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1886 he became the Sheriff of Rattlesnake Town. He died in a gunfight with Jesse James. Billy fired his gun five times, but he didn't kill Jesse. He killed three horses, a dog, and a Deputy Sheriff. Then Jesse killed him. Billy wasn't wearing his glasses.

Wallace Morgan was a pirate. He lived from 1624 to 1657. He was a sailor at Captain Blood's ship. They sailed round the world three times between 1646 and 1657 without a map. Finally, in 1657 they arrived in England. Wallace died in his bath. He slipped on the soap and drowned.

Sir William Morgan lived from 1413 to 1452. He was very romantic. He loved lady Matilda Potter, the niece of the king. He wanted to marry her and asked her to marry him in 1432. She said "No". He asked her again several times. Finally, she married him in 1452. He died ten minutes after the wedding. While he was crossing the bridge he fell off and landed in the river. He was wearing his armour and weighed 400 kilogrammes.

EXERCISE № 279. The police believe that a certain man took part in a robbery in London last weekend. He told them that he was not in London at the weekend. His alibi is that he was in Scotland.

Fill in the missing words. Use the verbs: travel, see, hire, return, cost, buy, fly, stay, have, catch, arrive, pay, drive, go. Then work in pairs. Ask the “suspect” to close the book and ask questions on the details of the day till you catch him lying.

On Friday I ___ by tube to Heathrow Airport. I ___ some magazines at the airport. I then ___ to Edinburgh on a British Airways flight. I ___ dinner at the Taj Mahal restaurant in Edinburgh. After dinner I ____ a film at the Odeon Cinema. My ticket ____ 5 pounds.

Then I ___ at the Cumberland Hotel in Room 546. On Sunday morning I ___ a car and ___ to St. Andrews. I ___ a deposit of 20.00 pounds. In the afternoon I ___ fishing . In the evening I ___ to Edinburgh. On Sunday morning I ___ the 11.40 train to London. I ___ back in London at 17.50.

EXERCISE № 280. Choose the right answer:

1.I was worried because I hadn't had any news from my friends. They were travelling / travelled around Europe.

2.The tourists were dead tired because they had explored / had been exploring the city all morning.

3.When the friends arrived at the maze, people were already queuing / already queued to get in.

4.We were appalled at the amount of rubbish that people left / had left at the camp.

5.He worked / was working as a service manager when I met him.

6.The growth of AIDS cases started / was starting in the 1990s.

7.We could not visit the temple because the authorities closed / had closed it for restoration.

8.I couldn't go on, my feet really hurt as I had walked / had been walking all day.

9.That love story was absolutely gripping! Once I'd picked it up / I picked it up, I couldn't put it down.

10.It was a shock to realize they had known / had been knowing each other for over a year.

EXERCISE № 281. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct past tense form.

1.John asked not to call him that afternoon. He (finish) some important work.

2.I was really out of breath because I (run).

3.When we got acquainted they (think) of buying a new house, but they (not decide) where.

4.He (stand) by the map when the door noiselessly (open) and the general (come in).

5.Linnet ………… (look) at the carriage clock on the living-room mantelpiece. It …………

(say) five forty. Twenty minutes to wait before Simon ………… (arrive). She …………

(come) home from the store far too early, and now she ………… (not/know) quite where to put herself.

6.The air-company (refund) a great deal of money to angry customers after their flights (be cancelled).

7.Though they (clear) all snow off the motorways there were a lot of traffic accidents.

8.Not many people (go) to church when I was young.

9.When I arrived at the reunion, most people (chat) in small groups.

10.The kids were not up yet, so Jane (enjoy) the peace and quiet.

11.He invited me to the restaurant he (visit) for the last few months.

12.After she …………(shower), …………(do) her makeup and …………(dress), Emma

…………(make) a sudden decision. She would endeavour to reach Larry one more time.

13.I ………… (wonder) if you ………… (make) a long-term plans, and by that I mean do you have any other products up your sleeve as well as the perfume, the toilet water and the body creams?

14.He checked his mobile phone, which he ………… (leave) on the desk recharging, and

…………(find) messages from Linnet and Jack, made about half an hour earlier.

AROUND THE FUTURE

EXERCISE № 282. Put the verbs in brackets into a suitable tense. All sentences refer to future time.

1. When I (see) you tomorrow, I (tell) you my news. 2. As soon as we (get) there, we (phone) for a taxi. 3. I (go) to the library before I (do) the shopping. 4. We (wait) here until the rain (stop). 5. I (get) some money from the bank when it (open). 6. After you (take) the medicine you (feel) better. 7. You have to stay until you (finish) your work. 8. I (let) you know the minute I (hear) the results. 9. Before we (paint) the wall we (have to) peel the old paint off. 10. We (climb) over the wall as soon as it (get) dark.

EXERCISE № 283. Use the Present Indefinite or the Future Indefinite in If and When clauses. Pay attention to the type of clauses.

1. I am not sure if people (come) to that event. 2. And what if he (not recognize) me? 3. If you (screw it up), I don't know when the next opportunity (arise) and if it (arise) at all. 4. Don't forget your old colleagues when you (be) rich and famous. 5. She has decided that she will weigh 120 pounds even if it (kill) her. 6. If I (not hear) from you for another ten minutes I will ring up our second choice. 7. She will be late for work if she (not get) a move on. 8. I will figure something out if I (know) exactly if the committee (arrive). 9. Ask her when she (be) ready. I will be waiting outside. 10. I will be waiting outside when she (be) ready. 11. You will feel comfortable if you (borrow) some of mine. 12. She has asked you to make up your mind if you (borrow) some of hers.

EXERCISE № 284. Ask your partner questions about the future actions that will take place in the natural course of events.

1.What will you be doing this time tomorrow?

2.What will you be doing if I call you at 7 tonight?

3.What will you be doing in five years' time?

4.Shall we be meeting tomorrow?

5.What will you have learnt to do by the end of the year?

EXERCISE № 285. Give grounds for saying the following.

Model: I can't give him your love. (not see) I shan't be seeing Nick tomorrow.

1. Don't ring me up in the morning. (revise for the exam) 2. Don't nibble the bread. (have dinner in a minute) 3. Leave things alone now. (clear up tomorrow morning) 4. I can't join your company in September. (study) 5. Come at 5. (wait for you outside the school)

EXERCISE № 286. In two weeks' time you will be having a holiday. You can't wait to leave for a warm country. You are daydreaming and say: In two weeks I will be lying on the beach …

EXERCISE № 295. Different people interview James Cameron. Read their questions and write them in indirect form.

10 Questions for James Cameron

1.I connected with Avatar's message about taking care of our planet. How can we create our own Pandora here on earth? —Julie Patrick, Manhattan Beach, Calif.

2.Is Avatar a Native American story? —Robert Thijsen, Oranjestad, Aruba

3.Will there be an Avatar 2? If so, will it include the same characters? —Jonathan Clarke, Taipei

4.What was the most powerful motivator for writing Avatar? —Marc Monroe, Paris

5.Do you have a formula for creating a blockbuster film? —Michael Lawrence, Nashville

6.Which character trait is the most important secret to your success? —Daniel Kronlid, Umea, Sweden

7.Have you ever considered making a small-budget film? —Yusef M. Taylor, Washington

8.Why are your movies so long? —Carolina A. Miranda, Brooklyn

9.How do you think the use of 3-D will affect cinema? —Josh Coppenbarger, Normal, Ill

10.Now that Avatar has surpassed Titanic as the highest-grossing film ever, do you plan to take another 12-year break? —Gerardo Valero, Mexico City

EXERCISE № 296. What do these notes say?

Please write in BLOCK The notice tells us to write in block letters.

LETTERS

All packages must be signed for

Just published – Indian Cookery by Poppy Tobin Signed copies available on request

Do not leave your luggage unattended at any time

Please do not touch the exhibits

Parcels and heavy items should be taken to window 7 for weighing

Please do not talk to the driver while the vehicle is moving

Please speak quietly in the library area

Sorry! Lift to women’s fashions out of order – use escalator in TV department

Changing rooms next to lift. Customers may take in no more than 4 pieces of clothing

These animals are

dangerous. Do not cross the safety fence

IT IS FORBIDDEN TO MOVE COMPUTERS FROM THIS ROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE HEADTEACHER

Read instructions before equipment is switched on

Please knock before entering

Job applications to be left at reception not with security guard

EXERCISE № 297. Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech. Use introductory verbs beg, ask, order, advise, remind, promise, offer, demand, call, greet, etc.

1.“Don’t put sticky things in your pockets,” says Tommy’s mother.

2.“Please, please, don’t do anything dangerous,” says his wife.

3.“Remember to book a table,” says Becky.

4.“Why don’t you open a bank account?” says Ted.

5.“Will you help me, please?” she says.

6.“Good morning, Mr Christie,” she says.

7.“Don’t drive too fast,” she says to her husband.

8.“Don’t forget to thank Mrs Jones when you are saying good-bye to her,” says his mother.

9.“Can you change the bulb for me?” she says.

10.“Why don’t we go to the cinema this evening?” says Harry to Helen.

11.“Switch off the TV,” he says to her.

12.“Shut the door, Tom,” she says.

13.“You are a slowcoach, Becky,” she says.

14.“Lend me your pen for a moment,” I say to Mary.

15.“Don't watch late-night horror movies,” I say to them.

16.“Don't believe everything you hear,” he says to me.

17.“Please fill up this form,” the secretary says.

18.“Don't hurry,” I say to the boys.

19.“Don't touch that switch, Mary,” I say.

20.“Open the safe!” the raiders say to the bank clerk.

21.“Please do as I say,” he says to me.

22.“Help your mother, Peter,” Mr Pitt says.

23.“Don't make too much noise, children,” he says.

24.“Do whatever you like,” she says to us.

25.“Don't miss your train,” she says to them.

26.“Read it before you sign it,” he says to his client.

27.“Do sing it again,” he says.

28.“Don't put your hands near the bars,” the zoo keeper says to us.

29.“Buy a new car,” I say to him.

30.“Don't drive too fast,” she says to him.

EXERCISE № 298. Make the following questions indirect. Use ‘I wonder’, ‘I want to know’, ‘I ask’ or ‘Could you tell me’, ‘Do you know’.

1. Where can I see you next time? 2. How many bedrooms are there in your new house? 3. Do you have any questions? 4. Who is coming to the party? 5. Must we do this work now? 6. Was the party interesting? 7. When did she go to Florida? 8. Where is the crossing? 9. Did you see her yesterday? 10. Why does he dislike her? 11. Does Jane live in Moscow? 12. Did your brother study at Oxford University? 13. Do you play tennis every day? 14. What are you talking about? 15. Who is the author of the book? 16. What colour was her hair? 17. Are they at home? 18. Did she understand what I said? 19. When will she finish her novel? 20. When did you finish school?

EXERCISE № 299. Use say / tell / speak / talk:

1.“Could you … me the time?” … the old lady.

2.He … me to … up because he couldn’t hear me.

3.“I’d like to … to the manager please,” … the client.

4.Mr. Lawson … he could … French and Arabic.

5.I don’t … to Bob anymore; he is always … lies.

6.She … us not to … anything to her family.

7.The judge … the witness to … the truth and nothing but the truth.

8.“ … your prayer and go to bed,” Mum … .

EXERCISE № 300. Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech.

1.“I hit him over the head with a crystal vase and ran out of the house,” she said to the police detective.

2.“Someone has stolen the secret formula,” said the professor.

3.“I live in a spooky town where ghosts come out when night falls,” he said to the children.

4.“It’s going to be a tiring journey,” Sally said.

5.“I’ll go through the office files while you are looking through the desk,” Bob said to his partner.

6.“I really enjoyed the ride,” she said.

7.“Next month we’ll be enjoying the sunshine in Barbados,” said Paul to Ann.

8.“We are planning to visit the haunted castle tonight,” little James said to Cathy.

9.“Where were you last night at the time of the burglary?” the police inspector asked me.

10.“Was he using the computer to find the secret code?” the police asked.

11.“How did the Prince wake Sleeping Beauty up?” Karen asked Grandma.

12.“Has she finally decided to sail from Spain to Australia all alone?” he asked.

13.“Will you tell Harry he’s the worst detective you’ve ever met?” Fred asked Tim.

14.“Open the door at once!” the police said to him.

15.“Don't touch the switch with wet hands,” she said to him.

16.“Don't touch the exhibits,” the museum guide said to us.

17.“ Be quiet,” the teacher said to us.

18.“Phone me when you get to your sister's house” my friend said.

19.“ Don't smoke in the museum,” the museum attendant said to us.

20.“Don't be silly,” my wife told me.

21.“ Apologize to the little girl that you hit,” Oliver's mother said to Oliver.

22.“Don't disturb me while I am in the meeting,” my boss told me.

23.“Leave your homework on the front desk,” the teacher told us.

24.“I will order a pizza,” he said.

EXERCISE № 303. Report the dialogue. Don’t use the verb say.

A:Oh! It is a quarter to five! I am going to be late. Get me a taxi!

B:I can just as well give you a lift.

A:We won’t catch the 5.30 if you drive.

B:I’ll do my best.

A:Ok, ok.

B:I’ll wait for you outside. Please, be quick. You are always so slow.

A:Me, slow?! Never!

B:We’d better not start arguing.

(half an hour later)

A:Could you go faster, please?

B:There’s a hold up. I can’t help it.

A:Do you think we can get there by half past?

B:Well, it seems we can’t make it. Sorry...

A:Take me back home, please. I am tired. It took me too long to pack. And I really was slow.

B:It’s my fault. I should have hired a taxi for you.

A: Never mind. Let’s order something in and have a good time watching an old movie at home.

EXERCISE № 304. Retell these jokes.

A.

Diner: Do you serve crabs here? Waiter: We serve anyone – sit down.

(Serve – подавать на стол/ обслуживать) B.

A French man was sentenced to death for committing a murder. The fatal hour arrived and the prisoner's head was shaved. The priest, the lawyer and the warden came to visit the prisoner in his cell.

“Do you want anything?” the lawyer asked the prisoner. “A glass of wine, perhaps?” “No, thank you.”

“Would you like a cigarette?” “No”

“It is customary to grant the prisoner's last wish,” the lawyer explained. “Your last wish will be granted. What is it?”

“I want to study English,” the condemned man said.