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EXERCISES

ENGLISH A) Choose the best option to fill in the blanks in the paragraph.

Cybersecurity (1)---- a minor concern in the past, but with the increasing reliance on digital technology, securing
our online data has become more evident. Companies and individuals (2)---- the necessary precautions to protect
sensitive information from cyber threats. They (3)---- in security measures and up-to-date software systems to avoid
potential risks. Additionally, artificial intelligence (AI) (4)---- of great assistance, as AI-powered security systems (5)----
cyberattacks in real time. In the future, AI (6)---- a more significant role in cybersecurity, as it is capable of analysing vast
amounts of data and identifying patterns. However, while AI enhances security, it is not a perfect solution, and human
attention is still essential. Users (7)---- educated about best practices for online safety and be careful about sharing
personal information. Soon, thanks to advancements in technology, AI-powered security systems (8)---- to evolving
cyber threats more efficiently, which will make our digital world safer and more secure.
1. a) had to be 3. a) should invest 5. a) can prevent 7. a) don’t have to be
b) used to be b) are able to invest b) need to prevent b) are allowed to be

c) was able to be c) are allowed to invest c) get used to preventing c) need to be
d) was about to be d) used to invest d) have got to prevent d) mustn’t be

2. a) would take 4. a) couldn’t be 6. a) is able to play 8. a) would respond
b) don’t need to take b) is to be b) is expected to play b) are used to be respond
c) can’t take c) has to be c) must play c) will be able to respond

d) must take d) was about to be d) has to play d) aren’t likely to respond

B) Circle the correct option.

1. I think Kate might / ought to come to the party tonight if her schedule allows.

2. Would you / Would you mind lending me your laptop for a few hours? I need to finish an important assignment, and
mine just stopped working.

3. You should / would consider taking a short break every hour while studying to allow your brain to rest and recharge.

4. I can / must help you move your furniture to the new apartment this weekend if you’d like.

5. Could / Should I borrow your car for tomorrow’s road trip? I promise to fill up the tank and return it in the same
condition.

6. Why don’t you / How about giving your parents a surprise party for their anniversary?

7. Do / Would you mind if I take a look at your notes? I just want to make sure I didn’t leave out anything important.

8. Is it likely that the team will / had better meet their sales goals by the end of the quarter, considering the current
market conditions and their recent performance?

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