- •U n I t 12
- •Reading drills
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Comments
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Give the verbs from which the following nouns are derived:
- •II. Find equvalents:
- •III. Memorize the following word-combinations.
- •IV. Translate the sentences paying attention to the italicized words:
- •V. Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs if necessary:
- •VI. Match each term in Column a with its definition in Column b:
- •1. «Prices act as signals to the market.» This means that
- •Comments
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Find in the text the terms corresponding to the definitions:
- •II. Say whether these statements are true or false and if they are
- •III. Change the sentences according to the pattern:
- •IV. Make the following sentences passive:
- •V. Answer the following questions:
- •Reading drills
- •1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words:
- •Comments
- •Vocabulary exercises
- •I. Give the Ukrainian equivalents for the following words and
- •II. Give the corresponding nouns to the following verbs:
- •IV. Say whether these statements are true or false and if they are
- •V. Define which of the following items best completes the statement:
- •VI. Complete the following sentences:
- •VII. Answer the following questions:
- •VIII. Replace the Ukrainian words and phrases by suitable English
- •Communicative situations
- •IV. Choose the proper form of the Infinitive in brackets:
- •V. Define the form of the Infinitive:
- •VI. Translate into English:
- •VII. Complete the following sentences using the Infinitive
- •VIII. Define the function of the Infinitive:
- •IX. Translate the sentences into English using the Infinitive
- •The Prepositional Infinitive Complex
- •X. Make sentences using the «for-phrases» with Infinitives:
- •XI. Change the sentences according to the Pattern:
- •XII. State the function of the Prepositional Infinitive Complex:
- •XIII. Translate into Ukrainian paying attention to the Prepositional
- •Infinitive Complex:
- •XIV. Complete the sentences in your own way:
- •XV. Translate into English:
- •Exercises for individual work
- •I. Choose the proper form of the Infinitive:
- •II. Paraphrase the sentences using «for-phrases» with Infinitives:
- •III. Combine the two sentences using «for-phrases» with Infinitives:
- •IV. Translate into English:
The Prepositional Infinitive Complex
X. Make sentences using the «for-phrases» with Infinitives:
|
It |
is was will be |
necessary important dangerous high time better essential impossible |
for |
me you him them journalists economists politicians |
to stay here. to go there at once. to cross the river here. to buy it to take a taxi. take different view. take some interesting politics. to deny the progress of science. |
|
The best thing |
is was will be would be |
for |
me you him us them |
to invite them. to see a doctor. to wait. to go there by plane. to go home. | |
|
I He/She We You They |
wait(s) waited will wait |
for |
me you him us them |
to speak. to go out. to send an invitation. to come back. to answer. | |
XI. Change the sentences according to the Pattern:
Pattern A: There was nothing to do there. (I)
There was nothing for me to do there.
1. Here is an example to follow. (everybody) 2. The idea was not clear enough to understand. (the young people) 3. He reached the age when it is necessary to think of the future. (he) 4. There was no reason to get worried. (I) 5. It was an expensive present to buy. (she) 6. The best thing is to send them a telegram. (I) 7. There was nothing to argue about. (they) 8. I think it will be dangerous to go to the Crimea in this old car. (we).
Pattern B: The sales are numerous. I can’t mention them all.
They are too numerous for me to mention.
1. He speaks too fast. I can’t follow him. 2. The results are numerous. They can’t remember them all. 3. The situation is difficult. We can’t overcome it at once. 4. The goods are very expensive. We can’t buy them. 5. The problem is too complicated. He can’t solve it now. 6. I am busy. I can’t go on a business trip right now.
XII. State the function of the Prepositional Infinitive Complex:
1. I have brought some books for my son to read. 2. For him to help his friend is quite natural. It’s natural for him to help his friends. 3. She waited for Helen to say something. 4. It is difficult for me to retell this text. 5. It was a good experience for him to watch his father repair their TV set. 6. It will be better for your child to spend more time outdoors. 7. The problem was too easy for her not to solve it immediately. 8. The teacher gave several examples for the students to understand the rule better. 9. There is nobody here for him to play with.
XIII. Translate into Ukrainian paying attention to the Prepositional
Infinitive Complex:
1. Have you got anything for me to read? 2. It will be convenient for all of us to have the examination on Tuesday. 3. Here is the information for you to process. 4. She waited for the teacher to speak. 5. The main idea was for the students to understand the importance of English for their future work. 6. He opened the door of his room for her to go out. 7. The lady was speaking too fast for me to catch what she said. 8. It was a natural thing for him to take part in the discussion. 9. For these problems to be carried out successfully we are to work hard.