V. Заполните пропуски, употребив глаголы в скобках в соответствующем времени. Переведите предложения на русский язык

1. We (just/ talk) about him when he suddenly (come) in.

2. We were late. The meeting (start) an hour before.

3. He was tired because he (work) hard in the garden all day.

4. I (talk) over the phone when they brought me the letter.

5. If I (get up) early tomorrow morning, I (go) jogging.

6. We (walk) along a forest road for two hours when we saw a house.

7. And I began writing to you instead of going to the seaside, as I (plan) before.

8. Did you say anything when he asked you? – No, I didn’t. You see, if I (say) even a word, he (fly) into a rage.

9. Jack lives not far from us, but we (not/see) him often.

10. What’s the matter? You (look) very happy.

VI. Употребите частицу “to” перед инфинитивом, где необходимо

1. I like ... play the guitar.

2. My brother can ... speak French.

3. We had ... put on our overcoats because it was cold.

4. They wanted ... cross the river.

5. It is high time for you ... go to bed.

6. May I ... use your telephone?

7. They heard the girl ... cry out with joy.

8. I would rather ... stay at home today.

9. He did not want ... play in the yard any more.

VII. Подчеркните Participle I и Participle II. Определите их функции в предложении. Переведите предложения на русский язык

Образец: The used method is complex enough.

Participle II, определение

1. An exhibition showing the latest achievements in hotel equipment was organized in London.

2. Having obtained the necessary results, they stopped their experiment.

3. Being asked the student answered perfectly well.

4. The results received were of great importance for future work.

5. The plan made by this manager provides for a 12 percent increase in sales over last year.

VIII. Завершите следующие предложения употребляя герундий (gerund). Переведите предложения на русский язык

Образец: This book is worth (read) – This book is worth reading.

1. (have) good friends is important.

2. I don’t mind (wait).

3. They were afraid of (miss) the train

4. Is (learn) a second language difficult?

5. I thought of (take) a trip to Lake Baikal.

6. (Achieve) sustainability requires global, holistic and

practical solutions.

IX. A. Прочитайте и переведите заголовок текста.

Ответьте на вопросы

What do you know about International Standards?

What kinds of benefits do they bring?

B. Прочитайте текст

Benefits of international standards

International Standards bring technological, economic and social benefits. They help to harmonize technical specifications of products and services making industry more efficient and breaking down barriers to international trade. Conformity to International Standards helps to reassure consumers that products are safe, efficient and good for the environment.

International Standards are strategic tools and guidelines to help companies to tackle some of the most demanding challenges of modern business. They ensure that business operations are as efficient as possible, increase productivity and help companies to access new markets.

Benefits include:

• Cost savings – International Standards help to optimise operations and therefore to improve the bottom line.

• Enhanced customer satisfaction – International Standards help to improve quality, to enhance customer satisfaction and to increase sales.

• Access to new markets – International Standards help to prevent trade barriers and to open up global markets.

• Increased market share – International Standards help to increase productivity and competitive advantage.

• Environmental benefits – International Standards help to reduce negative impacts on the environment.

Benefits in figures:

• GBP 2.5 billion – annual contribution standards make to the UK economy.

• 80% – percentage of world trade impacted by International Standards.

• AUD 100 million – benefits to Australian economy from sampling standards in the mining industry.

• 84% reduction in transportation time due to standardization of container transport.

C. Проверьте, как вы поняли текст, сопоставив правую и левую колонки таблицы

Enhanced customer satisfaction	a) International Standards help to increase productivity and competitive advantage
Access to new markets	b) International Standards help to reduce negative impacts on the environment
Cost savings	c) International Standards help to improve quality, to enhance customer satisfaction and to increase sales
Increased market share	d) International Standards help to prevent trade barriers and to open up global markets
Environmental benefits	e) International Standards help to optimise operations and therefore to improve the bottom line

D. Завершите предложения в соответствии с содержанием текста

1. International Standards help to harmonize…

2. International Standards ensure that…

3. Conformity to International Standards helps…