VIII. Заполните пропуски словами a lot of, much, many, (a) few, (a) little:

1. My friend does not know French well but he studies a lot of now.

2. I have not got much time now.

3. My daughter reads many books in English, because she wants to know English better.

4. We don’t have many customers. We only have a few.

5. He has got only a little friend. He does not go out much.

6. Our secretary never drinks much coffee during office hours.

7. There is little sugar in my coffee. Give me some more, please.

8. Would you like some tea? Yes, a little.

9. There are many good students in my group. They know English well.

10. Our company has little money, we can’t buy this equipment.

IX. Заполните пропуски, используя вспомогательные глаголы am/is/are или do/ don’t/ does/doesn’t:

1. Excuse me, do you speak English?

2. Where is your manager? – I don’t know.

3. Why are you still typing the letter? It’s time to finish it.

4. « What does your secretary usually begin her day with?» – «She always does something». «What is she doing now?» – «She is reading a report». ».

5. Mary is a good basketball player, but she doesn't play very often.

6. «Where are you come from?» – «the USA».

7. What’s funny? Why are you laughing?

8. Our engineers are discussing prices now. They are having talks.

9. It is snowing and it is very cold.

10. We don’t speak English much. We usually write and read.

X. Заполните пропуски, используя местоимения some, any, no:

1. They haven’t got any visitors today.

2. Will you give me any catalogues to look through in the evening?

3. I want to wash my hair. Where is there any shampoo?

4. It’s hot in this office. I’m going out for some fresh air.

5. I can do this job alone. I don’t need any help.

6. I see no telexes on my desk. Where are they?

7. Same people are hardworking, same are lazy.

8. «Are there same foreign newspapers on your table?» – «No, there are any foreign newspapers».

9. I would like to buy same mineral water. Let’s go to the supermarket.

10. This business letter is very short. You must add some details about new equipment.

XI. Дайте следующие предложения в отрицательной и вопросительной форме:

1. There is a telephone in my room.

Is there a telephone in my room?

There isn't a telephone in my room.

2. There are offers and letters on my desk.

Are there offers and letters on my desk?

There aren't any offers and letters on my desk.

3. There is a computer on our secretary’s desk.

Is there a computer on our secretary’s desk?

There isn't a computer on our secretary’s desk.

4. There are many books and business journals in our library.

How many books and business journals are there in our library?

There aren't many books and business journals in our library.

5. There are a lot of newspapers and magazines on the sofa.

Are there a lot of newspapers and magazines on the sofa?

There aren't a lot of newspapers and magazines on the sofa.

XII. Прочитайте и письменно переведите текст. Ответьте на вопросы после текста:

Natasha works at the Ministry of Trade. She is a secretary of Rossvneshtrans. Their firm does business with many countries: England, France, Spain, Italy and others. She usually comes to her office at 9 o’clock. She types many letters, offers and other documents during the day.

Many customers come to Rossvneshtrans every day to discuss business matters. The secretary always meets them. She prepares everything for the talks. At the talks parties discuss prices, terms of payment, shipment and delivery. In the evening Natasha goes to University. She studies languages there because she wants to become a good specialist in foreign trade.

Now Natasha is at her office. She is speaking on the phone with Mr. Bill, a representative of Bell&Co. She is writing down some details for the company manager. The manager is preparing for the talks. He has an appointment for Monday. Bell&Co are interested in a new model of trains. The manager and his secretary are preparing different catalogues and quotations for the talks. Natasha likes her job very much.

Перевод: Наташа работает в Министерстве торговли. Она - секретарь Rossvneshtrans. Их фирма имеет деловые отношения со многими странами: Англия, Франция, Испания, Италия и другие. Она обычно приезжает в свой офис в 9 часов. Она печатает много писем, предложений и другие документы в течение дня.

Много клиентов приезжает в Rossvneshtrans каждый день, чтобы обсудить деловые вопросы. Секретарь всегда встречает их. Она готовит все к переговорам. На переговорах стороны обсуждают цены, условия платежа, отгрузку и поставку. Вечером Наташа ходит в университет. Там она изучает языки, потому что хочет стать хорошим специалистом во внешней торговле.

Сейчас Наташа в ее офисе. Она говорит по телефону с мистером Биллом, представителем Bell&Co. Она записывает некоторые детали для менеджера компании. Менеджер готовится к переговорам. У него есть это назначение в течение понедельника. Bell&Co интересуются новой моделью поездов. Менеджер и его секретарь готовят различные каталоги и расценки для переговоров. Наташе очень нравится ее работа.

1. Where does Natasha work?

Natasha works at the Ministry of Trade.

2. When does she come to the office?

She usually comes to her office at 9 o’clock.

3. Who meets customers?

The secretary always meets customers.

4. What do parties discuss at the talks?

At the talks parties discuss prices, terms of payment, shipment and delivery.

5. When does the secretary go to University?

Secretary goes to University in the evening.

6. Why does Natasha study languages?

She studies languages there because she wants to become a good specialist in foreign trade.

7. What is the secretary doing now?

Now secretary is at her office. She is speaking on the phone with Mr. Bill, a representative of

Bell&Co. She is writing down some details for the company manager.

8. What is the manager doing at the moment?

At moment manager is preparing for the talks.

9. What models of equipment are Bell & Co interested in?

Bell&Co are interested in a new model of trains.

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