Invention of Bubble Gum

Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. It is (A)_____ pink in colour and has a particular flavour.

In 1928 it was invented by Walter E. Diemer who worked for the Fleer Chewing Gum Company in Philadelphia. In his spare time Diemer was trying new gum receipts and, by accident, invented a (B)_____ gum.

It was less (C)_____ than regular chewing gum and it stretched more easily.

When Walter Diemer, who was 23 years old at that time, saw the bubbles, produced by his new gum, he saw the _(D)____ of making money.

He took the gum, which he had given the name Duddle Bubble, to the nearby grocery store and made a (E)______ to the salesmen to show the extraordinary features of his gum.

The new gum was very (F)_____ and popular with customers. Although Diemer never received a patent for his invention, he sold the recipe to his company and became a seniour vice president.

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On the great rocky plain of GIZA in Egypt, stand one of the world most remarkable buildings – three pyramids. There are quite a number of other pyramids in Egypt, but these are the largest and the most famous. There were erected more than 4, 000 years ago. Other great monuments 1 ______ (to fall) into ruins. However, these pyramids have stood the test of time. There were made of huge blocks of stone which were piled on top of one another with astonishing precision. It 2 _____ (to be) believed that over 1000, 000 men had needed to built the pyramids, but now the scientists think, the true figure is 10,000. Each kings himself supervised the construction while a pyramid for him 3 _____ (to build). This is because they believed in life after death and wanted much treasure 4 _____ (to bury) with them. Many scientists believe that since more tourists 5 ____ (to visit) the pyramids nowadays, the unique atmosphere inside the pyramids 6 ___ (to destroy).

7. Рекомендуемая литература для подготовки к экзамену:

1. Adam, J. - Longman Dictionary of Business English. –RELOD, 1993.

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5. А.Березина "Англ. язык для студентов университетов. Упр-я по грамматике", 2000.

6. Игнатова. Speaking English. Курс по разговорной речи.

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