Exercise 9

1. My sister is a keen rambler. She likes long walks across the countryside at weekends.

2. The airport is situated within an hour's drive along the motorway.

3. You should go to a travel agency and get familiar with travel brochures.

4. How long did you have to stay in the departure lounge before your flight was called?

5. I decided to see my friend off to the coach station and on the way back home do the shopping.

6. This kind of adventurous holiday appeals most to young people.

7. Unfortunately our car broke down on the ring road en-route to the airport.

8. The sight of the snow-covered mountain top glittering in the sun took the tourists' breath away.

9. The new bypass considerably reduced the traffic through the centre of the town.

10. Our flight was delayed, so I missed the connection in Frankfurt-on-Maine.

11. I've never had a desire to travel as a backpacker. I prefer travelling in style.

12. After completing this complicated project we wanted a relaxing holiday in a quiet place at the seaside.

13. In the summer we rented a small house in the heart of the countryside. We had difficulty in finding it for the first time as the house was located off the beaten track.

14. There is nothing to declare in my luggage, so I can go through the green channel.

15. The beach was found rather a long way from home - within 30 minutes' walk, but we didn't mind walking and admiring the beautiful countryside.

16. The speed limit on the dual carriageway is 60 km an hour.

17. It's time to get going. It's getting dark and we may get lost.

18. When we reached the hotel, it was late but we checked in quickly, got the key and made our way to the room.

19. Approaching the city centre, the driver slowed down.

20. My friend offered to pick me up from the airport as I had a lot of luggage.

21. The cruise was cancelled because of the stormy sea.

22. Where did I put my guidebook? It should be somewhere here.

23. It's time you set out / off if you want to catch the train.

24. The road was blocked so we had to take another route through the old town.

25. Passengers travelling first class needn't be worried about uncomfortable and cramped seats.

Unit 8 Exercise 4

1. He didn't think she could recognise his car from such a long distance.

2. He never recognised her talent though he couldn't help appreciating her beauty.

3. After the repair work the appearance of the hotel has changed beyond all recognition.

4. He has just received a doctorate in recognition of his contribution to seismology.

5. Her question puzzled me and it took me a while to answer it.

6. Rehearsing Shakespeare, the actor never stopped puzzling over the complexities of his verse and prose.

7. He left for his summer cottage to puzzle out what to do next.

8. Politicians remain puzzled by the British election results.

1. 9. Many employees expressed their puzzlement at the managers' decision.

9. To my mind, the source of his difficulties is lack of experience in this field.

10. Military sources say the boat was heading south at a high speed.

11. English is not the only foreign language on the curriculum of this school.

12. My brother is learning to be a doctor.

13. The company failed to learn any lessons from the experience of their work in that region.

14. Only after her husband's death did she learn about his affair with Betty.

15. A learner driver has to get some driving experience before taking a driving test.

16. The meeting was attended by finance ministers from many countries.

17. They attended college together in their younger days.

18. The main thing now is to attend to the injured.

19. Her attendance at University was never regular.

20. This year attendances at the exhibition have decreased by 30%.

21. Beginners have to work under the supervision of experienced builders.

22. Every student has got a supervisor to advise them on their graduation papers.

23. If the car you've rented is unsatisfactory, you can always exchange it for another (one).

24. I haven't seen him for a long time, but every year we exchange greeting cards at Christmas.

25. He paid them huge salaries in exchange for their votes in the election.

26. The last case of chicken pox was recorded in the seventies of XX century.

27. Was the concert broadcast recorded or live?

28. He's got an irreproachable service record.

29. The company's profits reached a record level.

30. The rehearsals prevented her from studying for law school exams.

31. I suggest that every member of the committee (should) study this document.

32. Do you compete in the 100 m race?

33. Our sales have decreased considerably due to competition from foreign companies.

34. The bank is not performing as well as some of its competitors.

35. She couldn't stand the competitive spirit among her colleagues.

36. This company is known for highly competitive prices of their goods.

37. How are your driving lessons? Making progress?

38. Life was hard, and it became harder as the war progressed.

39. One prominent symptom of the disease is progressive loss of memory.