C. Parrots have got ... 1) a small head. 2) a powerful beak. 3) a short tongue.

### Task 1 (C, D, E) *Note: To answer these questions accurately, a text about parrots is required, as the questions depend on specific information from the passage. However, based on general knowledge typically tested in such school tasks: * **C. 2) a powerful beak.** (Parrots are biologically characterized by their strong, hooked beaks). * **D. 1) it is difficult to catch them.** (Studying wild birds is generally difficult due to the challenge of catching and tracking them). * **E. 3) seeds.** (Most parrots in the wild primarily feed on seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries). --- ### Task 3 * **A.** Last month I **2) took** part in a swimming competition. (Past Simple tense is required for a completed action in the past). * **B.** I swam **3) better** than the other swimmers... (Comparative degree of the adverb 'well' is needed because there is a comparison with other swimmers). * **C.** I **1) have been** interested in swimming for five years. (Present Perfect is used with 'for' to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present). * **D.** I think **2) everybody** should learn to swim. (The context implies that learning to swim is a universal skill that everyone needs). * **E.** ...and now I **2) am learning** to dive off a diving board. (Present Continuous is needed for an action happening around the current moment). **Ответ:** | A | B | C | D | E | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 |