Вопросы, которые всегда задают

When were you born? – I was born in 1992.	Когда вы родились? - В 1992 году.
Where were you born? – I was born in Glasgow.	Где вы родились? – В Глазго.
What are you (most) interested in? – I am interested in politics.	Чем вы(больше всего) интересуетесь? – Политикой.
When was this house built? - It was built a century ago.	Когда построили этот дом? – Сто лет назад.
What is this town famous for? - It’s famous for its castle built in the eleventh century.	Чем знаменит этот городок? – Он знаменит своим замком, построенным в ХI веке.
Who was this novel written by? - It was written by Lev Tolstoy.	Кто автор этого романа? – Лев Толстой.
What language is spoken in Canada? – English and French.	На каком языке говорят в Канаде? – На английском и французском.
Why such a mess? – Sorry, the flat is being redecorated.	Что за жуткий беспорядок?- Извините, в квартире идет ремонт.
Has Mary been told about the meeting? – Yes Peter rang her yesterday.	Марии сказали насчет собрания? – Да, Петр позвонил ей вчера.
Could the pirates be relied on? – I don’t think so.	На пиратов можно положиться? – Не думаю.
Who else was invited to the dinner? – The Pitts and a few more couples.	Кого еще пригласили на обед? – Питтов и еще несколько семейных пар.
When was the doctor sent for? – Half an hour ago.	Когда послали за доктором? – Полчаса назад.
What hospital was she taken to? – I don’t know, you’d better ask Jack.	В какую больницу ее увезли? – Не знаю, тебе лучше спросить у Джека.
Have these dishes been washed? – Yes, certainly.	Эти тарелки мыли? – Да, конечно.

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Упражнение 1. Выберите правильный предлог.

а) like/as

1. Mr. Pitt’s children are so selfish. They treat their own house _________ a hotel. 2. I’ve hated hamburgers since I worked ________ a cook at MacDonald’s. 3. The rain was so heavy that we used plastic bags _________ hats to keep dry. 4. Last Saturday our shop was incredibly quiet – it was ______ a Sunday. 5. Bob never stops eating – he eats _________ a horse. 6. My flat in Tokyo was so small that I had to use the kitchen ________ an office. 7. To get some extra money, my sister worked ______ waitress during the summer holiday. 8. My mother works part-time _____ a cleaner. 9. Cathy looks just ________ her father. They’ve got the same features. 10. Waiter! This meat is overcooked – it’s _______ eating leather.

b) by/with

1. Hundreds of houses were destroyed _____ the storm. 2. The safe was opened _______ a key. 3. The thief got in _________ smashing the window. 4. The woman shot her husband ______ a shotgun. 5. Socrates killed himself ____ drinking poison. 6. The police caught the men ______ bugging their telephone. 7. The vandals set the car on fire ________ petrol. 8. The boy’s life was saved _______ his best friend. 9. Sorry, we don’t tale cheques, but you can pay _____ credit card. 10. Could you send the documents _______ e-mail? We need them as soon as possible.

c) at/in/on/-

1. I’ll be back _____ half an hour. 2. What are you doing ____ the weekend? 3. I hate getting up ____ Monday mornings. 4. I didn’t work ___ last week. 5. He never works ___ night. 6. It usually rains ___ October. 6. The witch’s birthday is ___ September 17^th. 7. We are going to the party ___ next Saturday. 8. See you ___ five to four. 9. It all began ___ 1950s. 10. We’re having a party ___ New Year’s Eve.

d) during/while/for/since

1. I’ve been here _______ three days. 2. It snowed heavily ________ the night. 3. I’ve worked here __________ October. 4. _________ lunch, he finally agreed to sign the contract. 5. They always phone _________ we’re having dinner. 6. I went to Roma a year ago and stayed ____ a month. 7. I met my wife _________ I was on holiday in Paris. 8. The dwarf has been ill _____ a whole week now. 9. You mustn’t talk __________ the lesson. 10. I’ve live in this town __________ last year.

Упражнение 2. Прочитайте правила отеля Sandy Beach.

a) Вставтье в пропуски отсутствующие служебные слова.

WELCOME TO THE SANDY BEACH HOTEL! Breakfast _____ served between 6.30 ___ 7.30. Don’t get up late ___ you will miss breakfast! The hotel doors ____ locked ___ 9.30 p.m. Don’t be late back _____ the pub! Dogs ______ allowed in the hotel ___ their owners behave themselves! The hotel elevator is ________ repaired at the moment. Use ____ stairs. The hotel minibus ____ stolen last week. Please walk ____ the station, it’s only 5 km. We _______ closed our small library. The books were being stolen. New showers have ______ fitted to all the rooms. ____ there is no hot water yet. Remember, cold showers are good ____ you! Guests will _____ informed of room prices when they check out. The hotel roof is going ____ be replaced this week. There will be some noise ____ inconvenience for guests on ____ top floor. Major credit cards can ___ be used to pay the hotel bill. We accept cash only. Bookings can not _____ made on ____ Internet. Have ___ good stay at ___ Sandy Beach Hotel!

b) Какое впечатление оставил у вас отель Sandy Beach? Хотели бы вы остановиться в таком отеле? Почему? Изложите свое мнение об отеле письменно.

Упражнение 3. Переведите предложения, используя модальные глаголы can/could/may/must/should/have to.

1. Мне пришлось рассказать все родителям. 2. Дракон такой высокий, что может достать до потолка. 3. Нужно сначала думать, а потом говорить. 4. Спасибо, можете идти. 5. Все пассажиры должны пристегнуть ремни. 6. Эта машина может выполнять два миллиона операций в секунду. 7. Придется нам сходить на этот дурацкий (lousy) концерт. 8. Полиция до сих пор не нашла ее, но они делают все, что могут. 9. Ты должен это видеть! 10. Я бы хотел открыть окно, если можно. 11. Вы не могли бы помочь мне поднять этот ящик? 12. Не следует так много есть. 13. Вы умеете водить машину? 14. Преподаватель заболел, и нам не пришлось писать тест. 15. Я могу опоздать, так что начинайте без меня. 16. Во время экзамена разговаривать нельзя. 17. Пиратам следует быть более вежливыми.

Упражнение 4. Прочитайте и переведите предложения. Вставьте в пропуски окончания –ing/-ed.

1. I had a frighten___ experience last Tuesday. 2. This girl has an annoy___ habit of biting nails. 3. I got bor___ to death by the lecture. 4. Trolls usually look disgust___. 5. You look scar___. Has anything frightened you? 6. That was an excit___ moment. 7. The dwarf was irritat___ by our coming late. 8. The movie was a thrill____ one. I’ve never seen such an interest___ film. 9. The concert was amaz_____. I was really amus___. 10. Everybody got excit___ before the exam. 11. The news was surpris____. We were all shock___ by it. 12. I don’t want to end up in such a bor____ job as a cleaner or a waiter. I am interest___ in continuing my studies and getting a challeng____ job somewhere in Europe. 13. Father always gets annoy___ when I start asking him for money. 14. I was astonish___ to hear that Mary was leaving the country. 15. This is the most bor____ novel I have ever read. 16. The work is so tir____, I feel absolutely exhaust___. 17. This candidate looks very promis___. I am convince___ that he will perfectly fit for this job. 18. To get an MBA in Europe is challeng___. But to be admitted you must have outstand____ intelligence and an advanc___ level of English. 19. We were so thrill___ to hear about the baby that we could hardly breathe. 20. Your reason for not attending the class doesn’t seem convinc____. I am sick and tir___ of your missing classes.