Практикум по грамматике английского языка. Для студентов I курса

Model: We have three lessons today, don’t we?

1.She will have an exam next week, …?

2.He hasn’t got a guitar, …?

3.English people have many old customs and traditions, …?

4.There was a letter for you on the table, …?

5.They will have a party in a month, …?

9.МОДАЛЬНЫЕ ГЛАГОЛЫ

Вариант I

I.Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой модальных глаголов

иих эквивалентов.

Model: Pete is a keen musician. He plays the flute and can also play the piano.

1.You … … read an interesting job advertised in the paper.

2.It’s a pity I … … get a ticket to the concert.

3.… … you design any new models for our party?

4.You … … take part in the game at the youth centre.

5.We … … afford expensive furniture.

6.… … I make a report on the drawing collection?

7.He … … exhibit his own collection of drawings for the public.

8.While we were walking through the gallery we … … see the display of some landscapes.

9.You … … look after this valuable book carefully.

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II. Выберите правильный вариант модальных глаголов и их эквивалентов.

Model: The graduates should know modern methods of designing.

1.Young people … choose any types of activities which give them mental relaxation and good exercises.

2.My friend says that we … be interested in visiting historical places.

3.They seem … to collect the antique after graduating from the Academy.

4.Young people … know how to plan their leisure time.

5.You … miss lectures any more.

6.… I participate in organising the folk festival?

7.… we attend the symphony concerts regularly?

9.… you agree thatAdvertising is a waste of money?

III. Откройте скобки, поставив глагол в Past Simple.

Model: You had to look for a job in marketing. (have to)

1.This product … be designed in our local newspaper. (have to)

2.It was so crowded that I … find a spare place in the hall. (can’t)

3.How much … you remember without looking at the text? (can)

4.As the ship entered the harbour, we … see the statue of Liberty. (can)

5.They were told that they … leave the hotel and enjoy the scenery. (can)

6.I have forgotten to bring my camera, so I … take any photos. (can’t)

7.The customers … read the ad about this new perfume. (must)

8.Cheques … only be accepted with a bank card. (must)

9.… I join a club? (can)

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IV. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1.The students should visit the museum after the lecture.

2.You mustn’t take notes, it is forbidden.

3.My friend says that we must be interested in visiting historical places.

4.Today’s young people can be called the tele-reading generation.

5.Ballet-dancers need to relax after hard trainings.

V. Напишите следующие предложения в вопросительной форме.

Model: He can read. – Can he read?

1.The students had to read meaningful texts for the exams.

2.We need to read this dull article.

3.The students can make a project «Welcome to my hometown».

4.Our friends are able to make up colouful ads for the show.

5.Good marketing can be a major factor in the company’s success.

Вариант II

I.Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой модальных глаголов

иих эквивалентов.

Model: May I leave my report on your desk?

1.She … … buy a dictionary.

2.We … … read this book for our discussion.

3.You … … find fashionable clothes at the boutique.

4.If it is a popular restaurant, you … … to book a table in advance.

5.Auniversity lecturer … … be late today.

6.You … … apply for a job in the accounts department of theAcademy.

7.They … … be more attentive at the lessons.

8.Anyone … … make mistakes.

9.You … … drive on the left in England.

II. Выберите правильный вариант модальных глаголов и их эквивалентов.

Model: She has to graduate from the academy in a year.

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1.What … … you do in that situation?

2.… … you use any of these phrases in your story?

3.He … … be your Dean.

4.I think you … … make a report about your good results.

5.My sister … … pass the exams in advance because she has got a backache.

6.The tourists … … live outdoor and enjoy the scenery.

8.When we have free time, we usually do something that … … amuse us.

9.… … I take this colorful advert?

III. Откройте скобки, поставив глагол в Past Simple.

Model: That girl couldn’t pass the exams last year. (can’t)

1.… … your father speak any foreign languages? (can)

2.Jane … … be able to help the students. (may)

3.Ann … … not take part in the concert. (may)

4.I … … get a driving license. (must)

5.Sometimes he … … work at the weekends. (must)

6.Julia … … wear glasses since her childhood. (have to)

7.The students … … play football at this time. (be to)

8.… … you phone to the Dean’s office? (can)

9.The student … … to pass five credits and three exams. (be to)

IV. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1.What can you say about some English traditions?

2.Where could I find the timetable of our faculty?

3.She must have seen this film.

4.John might be working in this office.

5.They could have stayed at a hotel.

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V. Напишите следующие предложения в вопросительной форме.

Model: He can read. – Can he read?

1.You must know the most famous case in legal history.

2.She can receive a grant for her course.

3.You have to take notes at the lecture today.

4.They should carry out some research work.

5.Ann may study for a second degree (Master of Science).

Вариант III

I.Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой модальных глаголов

иих эквивалентов.

Model: He can speak German without making mistakes.

1.… … we make up any sentences with these expressions?

2.They … … repair the roads.

3.The students … … to take notes at the lecture.

4.… … I have a word with you?

5.My aunt … … to give up drinking coffee.

6.Do you think I … … borrow your pen?

7.The children … … play in the streets.

8.… … I take part in the discussion of this question?

9.During my stay in Paris I … … visit many museums.

II. Выберите правильный вариант модальных глаголов и их эквивалентов.

1.… … I do the washing up for you?

4.How much … … you remember without looking at the text?

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5.I … … leave my car in the carpark.

6.Cheques … … be accepted only with a bank card.

7.He … … enter the club without a card.

8.They won’t … … drive a car until they are eighteen.

9.The house repairs … … cost more than the house is worth.

III. Откройте скобки, поставив глагол в Past Simple.

Model: You had to pay attention to this fact. (have to)

1.He … … work as an interpreter. (can)

2.I … … use a thermometer for measuring temperature. (may)

3.The teacher … … explain this rule to the students again. (have to)

4.We … … exchange French money intoAmerican money. (must)

5.She … … include these figures in her report. (must)

6.We … … walk home last night because there were no buses. (have to)

7.… … you possibly carry this bag for me? (can)

8.What TV programmes … … you watch last Sunday? (can)

9.You … … make a little less noise. (may)

IV. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1.We must have taken a wrong map.

2.You must enjoy having a relaxation.

3.Your friends will be able to take part in organising a festival.

4.He may be clever, but he hasn’t got much common sense.

5.This custom must be carried from the 18th century.

V. Напишите следующие предложения в вопросительной форме.

Model: He can read. – Can he read?

1.The roof must be repaired.

2.This ad could be a problem.

3.The walls of the room must be washed.

4.Asports center could be built on the empty site.

5.The New Year may bring everybody their heart desires.

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10. PRESENT SIMPLE ИЛИ PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

Вариант I

I. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does)

или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.How do you start work on the Film? – I (read) the script and (make) notes.

2.I (make) notes of our interview. I hope you don’t mind. – No, that’s OK.

3.What languages (you speak)? – English, French and Spanish.

4.I’m glad we (do) this interview in English. My French isn’t very good.

5.Who (play) that guitar? – My son, when he has time.

II.Выберите правильный вариант: Present Simple (do/does) или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.Vegetarians are people who (don’t eat / are not eating) meat.

2.Look out! My husband (comes / is coming).

3.Some people still think the sun (goes / is going) round the earth.

4.I (play / ‘m playing) tennis every weekend.

5.Who (sits / ‘s sitting) in my chair?

III.Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does)

или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.Jason (not/come) with us this evening.

2.What (this sign/mean)?

3.We (usually/meet) at the sports centre every Wednesday afternoon.

4.Greg (train) for the next Olympic Games.

5.Michael Burns is very rich. He (own) a department store.

6.John and Marry (play) chess at the moment.

7.Peter (not/usually/have) bacon and eggs for breakfast.

8.My father (buy) a newspaper every day.

9.Мr and Mrs Dean (not/go) to Mexico tomorrow.

10.(Pierre/speak) English?’– ‘No, but he (speak) French.’

Вариант II

I. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does)

или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

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1.Who (play) the piano upstairs? – My sister. She’s got a concert tomorrow.

2.What (she play)? – I think it’s a piece by Mozart.

3.(She play) anything else? – The violin. She’s very musical.

4.Your daughter’s very keen on sport, isn’t she? – She (play) tennis.

5.Where is she now? – She (play) tennis, as usual.

II.Выберите правильный вариант: Present Simple (do/does) или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.What (happens / is happening) in golf if you lose the ball?

2.An alcoholic is a person who (drinks / is drinking) too much and can’t stop.

3.Look! She (wears / ‘s wearing) the same shoes as me.

4.What (are you looking / do you look) at? –Astrange bird.

5.I (stay / ‘m staying) with John for a few weeks until my flat’s ready.

III.Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does) или

Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.Jack (seem) to be unhappy these days.

2.Sam(stay) with his aunt at the moment.

3.Itrarely(snow) in my country.

4.The bus (leave) at half past five.

5.My parents (look for) a new house at the moment.

6.Water (boil) at 100°C.

7.I (think) about your father.

8.I (not/see) what the problem is.

9.Why (you/look) at me like that?

10.Now I (understand) what she wants.

Вариант III

I. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does) или

Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.What’s that delicious smell? – My husband (cook).

2.Is that usual? – Yes, normally I (go) shopping and my husband (cook).

3.Who (play) that guitar? – My son, when he has time.

4.What a lovely clock! – It (not work). I’m afraid it’s been broken for years.

5.Could I use your phone? – I’m afraid it (not work) at the moment.

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II.Выберите правильный вариант: Present Simple (do/does) или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.We (usually stay / ‘re usually staying) with Peggy when we got to Chicago.

2.Can you explain why water always (runs / is running) downhill?

3.What (do you do / are you doing) with my coat?

4.Nobody (gets / is getting) up early for fun.

5.Not many passenger planes (fly / are flying) faster than sound.

III.Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Present Simple (do/does)

или Present Progressive (am/is/are doing).

1.What time (you/get up) in the morning?

2.(you/go) to Tom’s party on Saturday night?

3.Sharon (always/complain) about the weather. She’s never happy.

4.Jason (know) a lot of British people.

5.The children (build) a sandcastle at the moment.

6.The moon (shine) at night.

7.I (think) he’s away.

8.You (know) what I (mean).

9.She (always/complain).

10.We (always/start) at nine.

11.PAST PROGRESSIVE ИЛИ PAST SIMPLE

Вариант I

I. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глаголы в Past Simple (did) или Past Progressive (was/were doing).

1.At six o’clock this morning I (have) a wonderful dream, but then the alarm (go) on.

2.When I walked in they (talk) about babies.

3.I saw Sid when I (come) to work this morning. He (do) shopping.

4.She (meet) her husband while she (travel) in Egypt.

5.While I (talk) to Mrs Singleton somebody (walk) into my office and (steal) the computer.

6.When Jake (come) in everybody (stop) talking.

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7.I (look) out of the window and (see) that we (fly) over the mountains.

8.I (wake) up to find that water (pour) through the bedroom ceiling.

9.He (break) his leg while he (play) football.

10.She (tell) me she (have) a bad time with her husband.

II. Выберите правильный вариант: Past Simple (did) или Past Progressive

(was/were doing).

1.This time yesterday I (was lying/lay) on the beach.

2.I (went/was going) to see how she was and found she (cried/was crying).

3.Toddoften(was riding/rode) horses when he was a boy.

4.Mother(wasbreaking/broke)thevasewhile she (wasdusting/dusted)it.

5.Steve(had/washaving)anaccidentyesterday.

6.I(cleaned/wascleaning)thewindowwhenthetelephonerang.

Вариант II

I.Раскройтескобки,употребляяглаголывPastSimple(did)или Past Pro-

gressive (was/were doing).

1.I (clean) the house while he (work) in the garden.

2.When we (find) the cat it (play) under the bed.

3.Joan (have) a shower when the window cleaner (come).

4.Grandma(knit)whileGrandpa(smoke) his pipe.

5.WhenI(arrive)home,Father(paint) the front door.

6.Bob and Sally (walk)whenit(start)torain.

7.What(you/talk) about whenI(come)in?

8.I (read)mynewspaperwhenthey (knock) at the door.

9.AsFiona(wash) the glass, she (cut) her finger.

10.My brother (build) a sandcastle while I (swim)inthesea.

II. Выберите правильный вариант: Past Simple (did) или Past Progressive

(was/were doing).

1.Bill (wrote/was writing) a letter when his mother came home.

2.It (rained/was raining) while I was waiting for the bus.

3.I (played/was playing) the guitar when I was young, but I don’t any more.

4.Debbie (was singing/sang) in the school choir manyyearsago.

5.Liz (cleaned/was cleaning) the windows when I saw her.

6.He(watched/waswatching)TVwhenthetelephonerang.

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