Задание №22653 ЕГЭ по Английскому языку

Martin and Gilbert 

Gilbert was resolute in his determination that his son Martin would not be destined to toil on the shop-floor of a car factory for the entirety of his life. He dedicated countless hours to overtime work, making sure he earned enough money to 30                           that the boy could receive additional tutoring in maths, general science, and English. He felt duly 31                           when the boy successfully passed his eleven plus exam and secured a place at Manchester Grammar School. Gilbert's pride remained unwavering as Martin went on to achieve success in five O-levels and, 32                          , two years later, obtained two A-levels. Despite his disappointment, Gilbert attempted not to reveal it when Martin expressed his reluctance to pursue a university education.

"What career path do you envision for yourself, lad?" Gilbert inquired. "I've already filled out an application to join you on the shop-floor as soon as I finish school. The point is, Dad, I cannot be 33                           to spend my life engaged in a job I don't find enjoyable 34                           to fulfill one of your fantasies."

Gilbert vowed to reject the application in the morning. He scarcely uttered another word to his son before departing for the factory. For over a week, father and son maintained silence between them. It was Martin's mother who proposed a compromise. She 35                           that Martin should work at a hotel instead. He confided that he considered hotel management to be the least unappealing option he had contemplated thus far. He reluctantly 36                           to this solution.