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Прочитайте текст с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1 - 8. Определите, какой вариант ответа соответствует данному пропуску.
 

history of cosmetics

Cosmetics are becoming of more importance in ... [daily/regularly/routine/customary]  life; they are used regularly by increasing numbers of people and very large quantities are consumed each year. When were cosmetics first used by people? Even ... [if/when/so/as]  we examine the history of cosmetics, it is extremely difficult to say when cosmetics were first used. Archaeological excavations confirm that they were used in the early stone ... [age/stage/time/generation]  and we can safely assume that cosmetics have a very long history. 

Why did early societies use cosmetics? If we examine the purpose of cosmetics, the most ... [obvious/visible/conclusive/exposed]  is protection of the body from the elements of nature, such as heat and sunlight. Early people painted themselves  ... [with/by/in/on]  oils or mixtures of oils, clays and plant materials to ... [protect/cover/care/look]  themselves against dryness from cold, burns from strong sunlight, and irritation from insect bites. ... [Additionally/Apart/Although/Despite], cosmetics were used for religious purposes. Fragrant woods for example were burnt to produce smoke and incense that would ward ... [off/back/out/on]  evil spirits.

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GAP 1
DAILY

COLLOCATION

DAILY LIFE

The ordinary things that you usually do or experience: There were events affecting the daily lives of millions of people

 

 

GAP 2
IF

FIXED PHRASE

EVEN IF

Despite the fact or belief that; no matter whether: I'll get there, even if I have to walk.

 

 

GAP 3
AGE

COLLOCATION

STONE AGE

A very early time in human history, when only stone was used for making tools etc:  The Stone Age is usually divided into three separate periods--Paleolithic Period, Mesolithic Period, and Neolithic Period.

 

 

GAP 4
OBVIOUS

ADJECTIVE

OBVIOUS

Easy to see or understand: The obvious way of reducing pollution is to use cars less.

 

 

GAP 5
WITH

VERB + PREPOSITION

PAINT STH WITH STH

To cover a surface or object with paint: Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint.

 

 

GAP 6
PROTECT

VERB + PREPOSITION

PROTECT AGAINST

To make sure that somebody/something is not harmed, injured, damaged, etc: Physical exercise can protect you against heart disease.

 

 

GAP 7
ADDITIONALLY

ADVERB

ADDITIONALLY

ADDITIONALLY => IN ADDITION Additionally, the bus service will run on Sundays, every two hours.

 

 

GAP 8
OFF

PHRASAL VERB

WARD OFF

To protect or defend yourself against danger, illness, attack, etc: Don't forget insect repellent to ward off the mosquitoes.