Question

Преобразуйте, если необходимо, слова данные в скобках так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически подходили содержанию текста. 1. This picture has been in Mr.Tanner's family for many years. His grandfather ______ (buy) it in a junk shop forty -five years ago. 2. However, he wasn't sure he liked it so he ____ (keep) it in his attic for mane years. 3. As he was very greedy he decided that this old painting ___(be) an excellent one. 4. The new bride hated the painting, so she gave it to her brother, Mick Tanner, who ___(be) the owner of the painting ever since. 5. Imagine Mr. Tanner's surprise when, a few weeks ago, he ___(inform) by a new customer, that the painting might be worth around $500 000. 6. The customer, a well - known art dealer, _____ (recognize) the signature on the painting the minute he saw it while he ____(have) a dinner in the cafe.

Answer 1

1. bought
2. kept
3. was
4. has been
5. informed
6. recognised
7. was having