Ex. 75. Translate into Russian

1. The exhibition is run on a commercial basis.

2. Let’s celebrate the occasion, shall we?

3. It’s a national holiday, so it’s celebrated by most people in this country.

4. I wonder what made them break the law?

5. Every businessman should know civil law.

6. He asked where he could exchange dollars for the local currency.

7. He said the matter was hardly worth troubling about.

8. The buyers found that the goods met all their requirements.

9. They wrote that they required ten more machines.

10. He said the purpose of his visit was to talk about cultural exchange for the next years.

11. I’m sorry this seat’s engaged.

12. I tried to get through to him several times but the number was engaged.

13. A new stock exchange has been established.

14. The construction of the hospital will be financed by the state.

15. It’s considered an established fact.

16. He’s considered an outstanding actor.

17. After the concert reporters surrounded him.

18. The site is surrounded by a thick forest.

19. I thought you spoke Russian.

20. I knew he was a historical person.

21. I thought the seashore was a long way from the hotel.

22. He said the embankment was worth seeing.

Ex. 76. Translate into Russian

1. Please let us know the exact number by telex.

2. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established a long time ago.

3. We would like to establish good business relations with your company.

4. The company was established at the turn of the century.

5. If you compare the two projects you will see a similarity between them.

6. We’ll make every effort to minimize the production costs.

7. This project is, without any doubt, worth the money it costs.

8. Is the article worth reading?

9. Trade and cultural contacts already existed between Russia and England at the time of Ivan the Terrible.

10. I have similar ideas on the subject, but I wouldn’t say mine are exactly the same as yours.

11. We can offer you another model of similar quality.

12. I’m happy to say that the college founded a few years ago has grown into an important research centre.

13. These two pictures can’t be compared. One is clearly so much better than the other. There’s no comparison between them!

14. The contract would have been cancelled if they hadn’t fulfilled all their financial obligations.

15. I wasn’t sure the book was worth reading.

16. The speaker said it was a historic discovery.

17. Did you say it was a historical novel?

Ex. 77. Translate into Russian, pay attention to the verbs with prepositions

1. Now I can give you a definite answer to the question you asked me about last time.

2. Let me show you the models you’re interested in.

3. I’m afraid they can’t settle the problem you’re talking about for such a long time.

4. I’ve read the article you told me about from beginning to end.

5. Have you met the man you’re going to work with?

6. Unlike many other cities, it isn’t very noisy.

7. Unlike many other people, he prefers to travel by train.

8. This is only a preliminary plan.

9. A preliminary agreement has already been signed.

10. The building is still under construction.

11. The gallery is under reconstruction.

12. We operate the equipment according to the instructions.

13. According to a preliminary arrangement there will be another discussion before the contract is signed.

14. According to the latest reports, the situation hasn’t changed.

15. There’s no doubt that all the financial obligations will be fulfilled.

16. That piece of land is, without any doubt, the best site for the construction of a health centre.

Ex. 78. Put the questions to subordinate clauses using interrogative words: why, when, on what condition

1. He will leave the office when he finishes the work.

2. They wll carry out that research provided they get this new device.

3. She will not go to college as she doesn’t feel good.

4. I’ll leave college before he comes there.

5. She needs help because she lives quite alone.

6. They will take a plane if they go to Kiev.

7. He came late yesterday because he had a lot of work to do at his office.

8. We’ll send them a telegram as soon as he arrives.

9. She will visit her parents this week if she is not too busy.

Ex.79. Translate into Russian

1. We were looking forward to seeing him in Moscow.

2. Please turn on the radio!. They are giving commentary on the contest.

3. Frankly, the chances are a hundred to one against us.

4. Don’t you think the picture looks better from a distance?

5. I’m sorry I had no opportunity to discuss the matter again.

6. When I left the house I felt a strong wind blowing.

7. We all expect the situation to improve in future.

8. I could see them shouting something, but I couldn’t hear a word at such a distance.

9. It would be fair to say that each of us has every opportunity to improve his or her English.

10. I was told that some distance behind the church there was a beautiful lake.

Ex. 80. Put the verb into the correct form will/won’t or the Present Simple

1. Before you…(leave) don’t forget to shut the windows.

2. I…(phone) you as soon as I…(arrive) in London.

3. Please don’t touch anything before the police ( come).

4. Everyone… (be) very surprised if he…(pass) the examination.

5. When you…(see) Brian again, you…(not/ recognize) him.

Ex. 81. Choose a proper word one or it

1. It’s a very useful article. Read ….very carefully.

2. I’m looking for a coat for my daughter. I saw…in our shop window that I liked. Could I have…?

3. “Let’s have a snack in a café today”. “good idea! I know…round the corner. …is very nice”.

4. It’s so convenient to work with a computer. I’m going to buy…when I have enough money.

Ex. 82. Use the correct verb form (infinitive with or without to, gerund or participle) in these sentences

1. Miss Wade used ( drive) a car, but she is very old now.

2. You will soon get used to (drive) on the other side of the road.

3. Don’t forget (bring) my book back on Monday.

4. You did not remember (bring) my book back last time I lent you one.

5. Don’t you remember (meet) me in Naples two years ago?

6. Will it ever stop (rain)?

7. From time to time we (look) at them.

8. Remember (put) the coat out before you go to bed.

9. I do not feel like (go) to the office this morning.

10. How did the cat get into the house? I remember (put) it out last night.

11. You will soon get used to (read) from right to left after a few lessons in Arabic.

12. Did I hear you (say) you would like (sell) your motor-cycle?

13. I don’t mind (go) to bed early, but I don’t like (get) up early.

14. I saw her (look) into a shop window in Oxford Street yesterday.

15. Stop (worry) about these verbs now. This is the last sentence.

Ex.83. Put the verbs in bracket in a proper grammar tense.

1. I…(not/belong) to a political party.

2. Hurry! The bus ….(come) I…(not/want) to miss it.

3. The River Nile….(flow) into the Mediterranean.

4. …(it/ever/ snow) in India?

5. We usually…(grow) vegetables in our garden, but this year we …(not/go) any.

6. Can you drive? – No, but I….(learn). My father…(teach) me.

7. You can borrow my umbrella. I…(not/need) it at the moment.

8. I usually…(enjoy) parties but…(not/enjoy) this one very much.

9. George says he’s 80 years old, but I…(not/believe) him.

10. Ron is in London now. He…(stay) at the Hilton Hotel. He usually …(stay) at the hotel wnen he’s in London.