Лексика. Грамматика. Подготовка к ОГЭ по английскому языку

y much to make Christmas stay, but they how to do so. NOT KNOW
"We are so bare," complained one tree. "If we only had our pretty green
summer dresses," said other trees.
20 "Hush, children, hush," whispered North Wind in а gentle voice, which
was unusual for the of all winds. "Go to sleep. " While they BAD
slept something happened.
21 When the trees awoke they found that someone, perhaps North Wind,
had cast over each of а lovely soft cloak of spotless feathery ТНЕУ
white.
Seagull problem
22 The councillors of Dumfries, Scotland, are determined to do something
about the seagull problem. Dumfries is the town in the region THREE
invaded bу seagulls which attack people. The birds protect their nests.
23 Local authorities declared that next spring special anti-gull "task-force"
the gull nests. "Seagulls are а menace to Scottish towns," said DESTROY
Environment Minister Michael Russell.
24 "Recently, they aggressive to other birds, pets and even BECOME
people. "
25 Councillor Jack Groom said the time for talk was over, adding that it
was time for action before people were hurt bу the gulls. MANY
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