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1. That day we stayed at home watching “Pride and Prejudice” on television. 2. In a few more minutes the first guests will be arriving wearing smiles and carrying presents. 3. Having said what I was obliged to say I want to tell you now how sorry I am that it has come to this. 4. Having discussed some minor problems we proceeded to the main business of the meeting. 5. Having settled this point to your satisfaction you will look round for something to take your mind off business. 6. Holding the child close to her she seemed to be showing him something. 7. Having written the last word she looked up interrogatively. 8. The kitten carried by one of the kids yelped and tried to run away. 9. Deeply hurt, the mother cleared the table without saying a word. 10. The guests looked at the smiling bride. 11. Smiling she showed us her son’s letter. 12. The shopping mall being built here will be the largest in this city. 13. Being asked for her opinion the new intern (стажер) blushed. 14. Having voiced his objection the lawyer sat down. 15. Having been told to wait in the lobby, she waited without objecting. 16. The robbers are reported to have been wearing knitted caps pulled low over their eyes. 17. Despite being poor young Estee was always well dressed. 18. In Victorian England a good child was not supposed to speak unless spoken to. 19. The stranger stood on the corner of the street, as if waiting for somebody. 20. It’s common knowledge that when seen from space, the earth is blue. 21. Who is the man being interviewed by the reporter?
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