- •Tenses the present simple
- •The present continuous
- •Answer the questions:
- •Stative verbs
- •The present perfect
- •Things to Do
- •The present perfect continuous
- •Around the present
- •The past simple
- •Used to/would
- •The past continuous
- •The past perfect and the past perfect continuous
- •Around the past
- •A Broken Vase
- •The Morgans
- •Around the future
- •Reported speech
- •10 Questions for James Cameron
- •Present tenses
Stative verbs
EXERCISE № 159. Ask your fellow-student:
what he/she sees through the window;
what he/she hears going on in the next room;
what he/she smells in the room;
if she remembers the author of the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”;
if she/he knows what time it is;
why she/he plan to learn Chinese;
if the book on the table belongs to him/her;
who one of your students reminds him/her of?
EXERCISE № 160. Translate the sentences. Explain the meaning of the verbs.
1. Our guides have several years' experience. |
1. have = possess |
2. I am having driving classes. |
2. have = take |
3. I weigh 120 pounds. |
3. weigh = be (my weight is ...) |
4. Our baby always screams when we are weighing her. |
4. weigh = measure |
5. We also think that he needs our help. |
5. think = suppose, have an opinion |
6. Are you thinking of getting away from it all? |
6. think = consider |
7. Mount Everest looks absolutely stunning |
7. look = be (a link verb) |
8. I'm looking at Mount Everest. |
8. look = use one's eyes to see |
9. This material feels so soft. |
9. feel = be (a link verb) |
10. She always drops something while she is feeling for her glasses on the bedside table. |
10. feel = look for |
11. It smells so delicious. |
11. smell = be (a link verb) |
12. I smell dinner cooking. |
12. smell = can perceive the smell |
13. I’m smelling the milk to see if it is not sour. |
13. smell = sniff at |
14. I’m just admiring your paintings. |
14. admire = watch |
15. I admire your paintings. |
15. admire = appreciate |
16. I am corresponding with my pen-friend in Thailand. |
16. correspond = exchange letters |
17. His expenses correspond to his income. |
17. correspond = be similar |
18. I see what the problem is. |
18. see = understand |
19. I'm seeing Fred tonight. |
19. see = meet |
20. I’m feeling the temperature of the water. |
20. feel = touch to check |
21. We are having some problems with our new employee. |
21. have = experience |
EXERCISE № 161. Use the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.
1. I (think) you (behave) rather foolishly. 2. Don't disturb Professor when he (think). 3. I (see) that you (have) some problems with this computer. Can I be of help? 4. How many parts this text (consist of)? 5. How much it (cost)? 6. Who this house (belong to) now? 7. Gerry always (find fault) with me. 8. I (find) it all very strange. 9. I (taste) the soup to see if there is enough salt in it. 10. Now I (see) everything clearly. 11. You (look) serious. What you (think) about? 12. We (have) dinner now but I will help you later if you (have) a problem. 13. Eva likes roses because they (smell) sweet.
EXERCISE № 162. What is the characteristic of a person who can hear you say the following:
Model: You are being clumsy. - You say this to a person who is generally careful and graceful.
You are being extravagant.
You are being rude.
You are being silly.
You are being irresponsible.
You are being friendly.
EXERCISE № 163. Finish the situations with the suggested verb either in Present Continuous or in Present Simple.
think
What..........you...........of Stephen Spielberg's latest film?
You're day-dreaming. What................you about?
I……………that all politicians tell lies.
I……………about my girlfriend. She's in New York at the moment.
expect
I...........................an important phone call from America. Could you tell me when it comes?
I...........................you're hungry after so much hard work. Shall I get you something?
appear
He...........................to understand what you say to him, but when you ask him a question, he isn't so sure.
Roy Pond..............................at Her Magesty’s Theatre in the role of King Lear.
smell
Something…...........................good in the kitchen. What’s cooking?
Why…..............you…...............the meat? Do you think it’s gone off?
Mmmmm! Dinner …………….good. What is it?
Why you………………those roses? They're plastic!
………….I a romance blooming?
weigh
I need to know how much the meat.........................to know how long to cook it for.
Why...................you.........................yourself? Do you think you've put on weight?
see
I.........................what you mean but I don't agree.
She........................a solicitor about her aunt's will.
John's not at home. He……………….the doctor about his sore throat.
I………………………….the problem but I can't help you. Sorry.
have
I usually pick up languages quickly, but I........................difficulties learning Chinese.
He........................more clothes than a department store.
Lisa can't answer the phone. She………………… a bath.
She…………..two new pairs of jeans.
look
It.........................as if it's going to rain.
What are you doing on your hands and knees? – I ……. for my button.
come
Alec and Mary are Scottish. They……………from Glasgow.
They’ll be here very soon. They ………… by car.
not/enjoy
We………………. this party at all. The music is too loud.
We ……………………going to big parties.
watch
Be quiet! I……………my favourite programme.
I always……………….it on Thursday evenings,
be
….. she always so polite? – No, she ….. (just) polite today.
hear
I ………. you are leaving.
My grandfather is getting old and he can’t …… very well.
She just …….. (not) what I’m telling her.
The judge ……the witnesses this afternoon.
feel
He …… very sad.
My eyes ….. really sore.
I …….. in my bag for the keys.
I …. certain I'm right.
fit
The dress ….. like a glove.
They …….. smoke alarms to the house.
admire
I really ……… people who can work in such difficult conditions.
I ………. (just) your jacket, Delia.
consider
We …………selling the house.
We ………. (not) her suitable for the job.
correspond
The American FBI ……… to the British MI5.
I …………… with several experts in the field at present.
come
He …… from Italy.
……… that quote from Shakespeare?
……. you to the party?
mean
The sign …… “slow down”.
You …… to call us but you never do.
EXERCISE № 164. Translate from Russian into English.
Они очень богаты. У них две виллы и яхта. А поскольку сейчас лето, то полагаю, что они прекрасно проводят время. – Мне кажется, все любят яхты и море. |
They’re very rich. They have got two villas and a yacht. I suppose they are enjoying themselves as it is summer now. – It seems to me that everyone enjoys summer and yachts. |
Зачем ты нюхаешь рыбу? – Мне кажется она не свежая. Она плохо пахнет. |
Why are you smelling the fish? – I think it is not fresh. It smells awful. |
Я чувствую, ты хочешь мне что-то сказать. – Я чувствую себя не очень хорошо и не смогу пойти с тобой в кино. – Понимаю. |
I feel you want to tell me something. – I am feeling/I feel unwell so I can’t go to the cinema with you. – I see. |
Я вижу, ты пробуешь мое новое блюдо. Как тебе еда? - В пище чувствуется привкус чеснока (taste of), а я его не люблю. |
I see you are tasting my new dish. How do you find the food? - The food tastes of garlic and I don’t like it. |
Что мама делает? - Взвешивает ингредиенты для пирога. – Как думаешь, сколько весят эти три яблока? |
What is Mum doing? – She’s weighing the ingredients for the cake. – How much do these three apples weigh? |
Наташа – такая послушная девочка, не так ли? – Это она только сейчас такая послушная. Обычно она довольно-таки капризна. |
Natasha is an obedient girl, isn’t she? – Well, she is just being obedient now. Usually she is rather naughty. |
Завтра я иду к парикмахеру. Я хочу сделать новую стрижку (have a new haircut done). |
I am seeing my hairdresser tomorrow. I want to have a new haircut done. |
Мы подумываем о покупке новой машины. – Но ваша машина в отличном состоянии. Не думаю, что стоит покупать новую машину. |
We are thinking of buying a new car. – But your car is fine. I don’t think it is worth buying a new car. |
Пирог выглядит потрясающе. Надеюсь, и на вкус он хорош. |
The cake looks wonderful. I hope it tastes delicious as well. |
Сегодня в 5 суд заслушивает показания свидетелей. Я думаю, что вскоре вы получите известия от своего адвоката. |
Today at 5 the court is hearing witnesses. I think you will be hearing from your lawyer shortly. |
Я жду письмо сегодня. Мы думаем, что оно принесет нам добрые вести. |
I am expecting a letter today. We expect it will bring us good news. |
Я вижу, ты вставляешь новый замок. Что случилось? – Я потерял ключи. – Тебе помочь? – Помоги, что-то замок не подходит. Не знаю, что и делать. |
I see you are fitting a new lock. What’s up? – I have lost me keys. – Can I help? – Do, please. The lock doesn’t fit. I don’t know what to do. |
Ты выглядишь потрясающе в этом платье. А ткань такая мягкая на ощупь. И сидит это платье на тебе отлично. |
You look/are looking great in this dress. And the material feels so soft. And the dress fits you perfectly well. |
Этот актер в новом фильме играет роль вампира. – Да, кажется, ему сопутствует удача, и он становится все более популярным. |
This actor is appearing as a vampire in a new film. – Oh yes, he appears to be rather lucky. He is getting more and more popular. |
У меня болит голова. – Прими таблетку аспирина. |
My head is hurting. – Take an aspirin. |
Почему этот человек измеряет улицу? – Он хочет знать, сколько ярдов в длину имеет эта улица. |
Why is the man measuring the street? – He wants to know how many yards this street measures. |