- •Practice: Translate from Russian into English:
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- •In the following tables, choose the form in the right column which correctly completes the sentence. In one or two cases, both forms may be correct.
- •Practice: Translate from Russian into English paying a:
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- •Translate sentences from Russian into English. Mind the use of –ing form or infinitive with the verbs:
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- •Practice: What is the difference in meaning or emphasis between the following pairs of sentences?
- •Translate from Russian into English:
- •Choose the most suitable words underlined.
- •Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
- •Put one suitable word in each space.
- •Rewrite each sentence so that it included the word in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same.
- •Put one suitable word in each space.
- •Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
- •Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.
Put one suitable word in each space.
It’s too late to buy any food. We’ll have to make ___ with what we’ve got.
I hardly ________ ask how much it costs!
Have you ever ________ taking a year off work?
I didn’t like the town first, but I ______ to love it eventually.
What do you ________ doing after this course has finished?
As soon as Sheila finished telling the joke, everyone burst out _____.
Jim and I _____ to meet at 6.00 but he didn’t turn up.
It ______ that we won’t need to pay so much after all.
I can’t wait for Saturday! I’m really _____ to see you!
I can’t ______ getting up at 6.30 tomorrow morning! I’ll catch a later train.
Rewrite each sentence so that it included the word in capitals, and so that the meaning stays the same.
I am sorry I didn’t go to university. – I regret …
Winning the football pools meant we could buy a new car. - … enabled…
There is a risk that he will miss the plane if he waits. - … risks…
I believed you were the murderer because of this clue. - …led…
Does using the hotel swimming pool cost extra? - … pay..
I think that this is the right street. - … appears …
Jean succeeded in finishing all her work on time. - … managed …
They said they would like me to stay with them in Florida. - … invited…
Calling Jim is pointless, because his phone is out of order. - …use…
It is compulsory for all students to leave a cash deposit. - … required…
Put one suitable word in each space.
The government _______ to reduce inflation by strict control of the economy.
I couldn’t __________ actually living in a place like that!
The arrested man _________ having been anywhere near the bank.
Carol _______ the customs officer to ignore the gold bars in her bag.
Did you ________ anyone waiting for me when you passed my office?
We ________ to split the cost of all the bills.
I was _________ to get to the station when I fell and injured my knee.
We strongly _________ all clients to take out their own travel insurance.
I don’t ________ turning off the gas, now you mention it.
Margaret doesn’t really ________ to ask staff to work overtime on Friday.
Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
Is that the manager? I have a complaint about my room. – Is that the manager? I wish…
You waste time if you copy your work out again, don’t do it. – Don’t …
I bet you wouldn’t ask David to come with you to the party! – I dare…
Brenda really hates staying in expensive hotels. – Brenda can’t stand…
‘Please don’t leave me on my own,’ Martin begged us. – Martin begged …
If you work for this company, you have to travel a lot. – Working for this company involves…
Joe doesn’t like it when people treat him like a child. – Joe resents …
You should go to the dentist’s at once. – Don’t put…
It was resolved that the matter would be brought up at the next meeting. – They resolved…
The police were told that the use of unnecessary force was forbidden. – The police were instructed…