Глава 12

12.1 Глагол "to get"

В американском английском глагол "get" используется очень часто в значении "становиться" ("become") + прилагательное, например:

I'm getting hungry.

You shouldn't eat so much. You'll get fat.

Также "get" используется в сочетании с причастием прошедшего времени ("-ed"). Причастие прошедшего времени употребляется как прилагательное для описания предмета:

We got worried, because they were late.

I got tired from all the work.

Чаще всего после "get" можно встретить "angry," "anxious," "big," "cold," "dark," "fat," "hot," "hungry," "late," "mad," "old," "rich," "sleepy," "tall," "thirsty," "warm," "well," "wet."

Упражнение 1. Вставьте подходящее по смыслу сочетание GET + причастие II

1. My boyfriend asked me to marry him. We...

A) got engaged B) got divorced C) got done

2. I heard a strange noise last night, and I...

A) got invited B) got scared C) got tired

3. After my shower, I...

A) got crowded B) got lost C) got dressed

4. I wanted to go to the party, but I didn't...

A) get killed B) get invited C) get worried

5. In the freeway accident some people...

A) got crowded B) got sunburned C) got hurt

6. Unfortunately, two people...

A) got confused B) got dressed C) got killed

7. I thought the book would be dull, but I really...

A) got interested B) got acquainted C) got tired

8. Jack didn't understand the teacher. He...

A) got crowded B) got married C) got confused

9. Our classroom has too many people. The class...

A) got drunk B) got crowded C) got engaged

10. I can go to the movies after my homework...

A) gets finished B) gets involved C) gets crowded

Упражнение 2. Вставьте подходящее по смыслу сочетание GET + прилагательное

1. It's late and I haven't eaten dinner yet. I'm...

A) getting hungry B) getting angry C) getting dirty

2. When it's late at night, most people...

A) get hungry B) get sleepy C) get angry

3. People who drink too much caffeine might...

A) get hot B) get angry C) get nervous

4. On a hot day, people...

A) get full B) get thirsty C) get busy

5. People who win the lottery...

A) get hungry B) get busy C) get rich

6. When you eat a big dinner, you...

A) get hungry B) get old C) get full

7. It's my birthday today. I'm...

A) getting old B) getting thirsty C) getting serious

8. If you spin around fast, you can...

A) get rich B) get quiet C) get dizzy

9. When students take a test, they usually...

A) get full B) get anxious C) get wet

10. When it snows outside, it...

A) gets cold B) gets warm C) gets late

Упражнение 3. Сопоставьте выражения из солонки В с предложением в колонке А.

Column A

Column B

A. When two people first meet, they... B. I don't feel very well. I think I'm... C. People who stay out in the sun too long... D. Some people drink too much beer at a party and they... E. When a movie isn't very interesting, people... F. Jack and Jill argued too often, so they... G. Some people who play the lotto... H. If a person has a problem, he or she might... I. People who commit a crime should... J. Two people who love each other very much... K. Look at my niece. She's growing up so fast. She's... L. At Christmas time, the stores... M. When it rains, all the flowers... N. My friend's hair is falling out. He's... O. After a shower, I use a towel to... P. Don't touch the trash! You'll... Q. Wow! Look at the time! It's... R. My cold is finally gone away. I... S. I've been running for half an hour. I'm really... T. Do what I say, or I'll...

1. get acquainted 2. get angry 3. get arrested 4. getting bald 5. got better 6. getting big 7. get bored 8. get crowded 9. get dirty 10. got divorced 11. get drunk 12. get dry 13. get lucky 14. getting late 15. get married 16. getting sick 17. get sunburned 18. getting sweaty 19. get watered 20. get worried