1. This student is extremely shy. She may have (She will prob-
ably have) difficulty (in) coming in contact with the group.
group.) 2. Her explanations can be believed to/in some degree.
3. He has succeeded in life. 4. Joe has always had a great influence
on her. 5. The carpets have suffered from/have been damaged by
the damp/dampness. 6. Your story resembles the plot of a film
I’ve seen recently. 7. The large stockpiles/accumulation of
nuclear weapons in the contemporary world raise(s) the
extremely important problem of destroying them as soon/quickly
as possible (of their quickest destruction). 8. The transition of
the secondary school to compulsory eleven-year education raises
diverse/various problems before teachers. 9. As a result of their
discussion Mr. Mason will get all the necessary information.
10. The director had great difficulty with the new company.
11. “What do you think of/about classical music?” “It’s not my
cup of tea. I prefer jazz.” 12. Scientists hope that in the twenty-first
century the inhabitants of the Earth will be able to come in
contact with other civilizations. 13. The abundance/number of
rivers and lakes has a great impact/influence of the microclimate
of an area. 14. Mr. Mans reacted to his brother’s
remark/rebuke with dignity. 15. He made himself quite clear.
16. His group is studying the influence/impact this substance has
on micro-organisms. 17. The shape of these vegetables resembles
pears (These vegetables resemble pears in shape). What are they?