English

English is the language of the international communication in many areas of life: trade, air and sea transport, tourism, sport and entertainment. More and more people also need English for studying at universities and colleges. New ideas in science, technology and medicine happen so quickly that it is impossible (and very expensive) to translate everything into different languages. So most things are published in English, and if you want to keep up with the latest ideas in any subject, you need English.

Millions of people around the world want to learn English. Many of them come to Britain (and other English-speaking countries) to study at language schools, especially in the summer. There are thousands of different schools. They offer courses for children, teenagers and adults. There are courses in General English, Technical English, and Business English and so on.

You should always try to find out as much information as possible before you choose a school. In particular, you should talk to other students from your country who have been to a language school to find out what you should expect.

If you go to a language school, you should try to speak English as much as possible. Students usually stay with a local family. This is a good opportunity to improve your English and to learn a lot about everyday life. You should also try to mix with students from other countries. This will help you with your English, and will also show you how important English is for international communication.

a) Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Where can you learn English in your country?

2. Why is English so important in your country?

b) Make up a plan of the text in the form of the questions of different types (not less than 5 questions).

c) Underline the sentence(s) in the passive voice.

II ВАРІАНТ

1. Fill in the infinitive or the gerund and translate into Ukrainian/Russian:

1. Phillip agreed _________ (paint) the garden fence.

2. I can’t ___________ (travel) to Australia alone.

3. Sarah enjoys _____________ (eat out) in the restaurants.

4. She came in without ___________ (knock) on the door.

5. He tried to avoid____________ (answer) my questions.

2. Fill in Future Simple, Present Continuous, Present Simple or construction to be going to and translate sentences into Ukrainian/Russian:

1. Don’t forget, Mr. Collins, you ___________ (have) business lunch with your partners tomorrow at 1 p.m.

2. You play the piano wonderfully. You __________ (be) a great pianist one day.

3. Pamela __________ (have) a baby in June.

4. It’s raining outside. Take an umbrella or you __________ (get) wet.

5. The art exhibition __________ (open) on 3 May and __________ (finish) on 15 June.

3. Fill in the definite article where necessary:

1. … Chicago is on … Lake Michigan.

2. … Grand Hotel is in … Baker Street.

3. We’re going to … Museum of Modern Art tonight.

4. Let me introduce … Doctor Johnson.

5. … Volga flows into … Caspian Sea.

4. Put the verb into correct form of the passive voice and translate sentences into Ukrainian/Russian:

1. Cheese _____________ (make) from milk.

2. When _____________ (the telephone/invent)?

3. This document is very important. It must ____________ (type) at once.

4. The money _____________ (pay) tomorrow.

5. Make the following sentences passive not mentioning the doer where necessary. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian/Russian:

1. He didn’t explain the traffic regulations to me.

2. They have organized a golf club here.

3. They are rehearsing a new play in the National Theatre.

4. We lost sight of the car when it turned round the corner.

6. Read and translate the following text: