Grammar exercises

I.

1) Was singing; 2) had been teaching; 3) wanted; 4) had been walking; 5) had sold; 6) had won; 7) was raining; 8) opened; 9) had got; 10) slipped; 11) had already bought; 12) had broken; 13) stayed; 14) sang; 15) opened; 16) were standing; 17) invented; 18) was washing; 19) were you doing; 20) did.

II.

1) had been jogging; 2) had been going out, decided; 3) was listening to, was doing; 4) didn’t they visit, were staying; 5) had been waiting, had got/got; 6) had been walking, realized, had got; 7) had been lecturing; 8) were, had been standing; 9) knew, had been crying, were; 10) had not seen, moved; 11) came, said, had swallowed; 12) put, took, forgot/had forgotten, had put; 13) thought, left, was, arrived, learnt, had left, found, had used/had been using; 14) was putting, rang; 15) was blowing, was pouring down, was standing, was driving, offered; 16) gave, thanked, said, had enjoyed, knew, had not read, were; 17) was trying, were saying, were, were speaking; 18) was, was, sat, circled, was raining, had been raining; 19) turned, lay, took, had been reading; 20) looked, went, saw, got up, was, wondered, had been staying, had gone, had come.

III.

1) bought, have not sold; 2) met, said, didn’t see, did you miss, didn’t miss, replied, haven’t missed, gave; 3) bought, asked; told, have waited/have been waiting, hasn’t come; 4) have you been, went, did you like, didn’t see, was; 5) have you seen, rang, got, has been, flew, decided; have you heard, got, arrived; 6) was, started, did you get, haven’t got, have only been; 7) said, said, hasn’t come; 8) rang, were, said, got, didn’t come; 9) have you seen, left, put; 10) has left, left, has anybody been appointed, have applied, has been decided; 11) has been, used, rode, have had.

IV.

1. a) Has he called you this week? b) This week he called me on Friday, as usual.

2. a) Guess, who I met in the underground today. b) Guess, who I’ve met today.

3. a) Today I’ve done very little, but there’s still time in the evening. b) Today in the afternoon I did very little, that’s why I’ll have to work in the evening.

4. a) This year we have renovated the flat/have had the flat renovated. b) This year I renovated the flat when I was on holiday.

5. a) I haven’t seen her today. b) I didn’t see her today at the lecture. Was she there?

V.

0. B; 1. A; 2. B; 3. C; 4. B; 5. A; 6. C; 7. A; 8. C; 9. B; 10.A

VI.

Would should be crossed out in the following sentences: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8.

VII.

1) used to sleep; 2) get used to waking; 3) used to be; 4) is used to having; 5) get used to studying; 6) used to; 7) get used to speaking; 8) got used to eating; 9) used to love; 10) used to jog.

VIII.

1) the sea; 2) sea; 3) bed; 4) the bed; 5) a bed; 6) the / a prison; 7) prison; 8) a prison; 9) hospital; 10) the hospital; 11) a hospital; 12) the school; 13) school, 14) a school; 15) court; 16) the court; 17) church; 18) the church; 19) a church; 20) a college, the college; 21) college

UNIT III

VOCABULARY EXERCISES

III.

1) If you are going to travel around Europe, it will undoubtedly be a cultural holiday. You will be able to visit galleries, museums, ancient castles and other historical sites as well as to admire interesting architecture of old European cities / towns and to wander through their narrow streets. In fascinating small villages you even will be able to see people in traditional dress, to buy handmade souvenirs and sample / try local specialities.

2) Many hotels offer tourists to touch medieval atmosphere. These hotels are built in style of ancient castles with stained glass windows and four-poster beds in the guest rooms and a roaring log fire in the hotel lounge. Although some of these hotels date back to the 14^th century, they have been restored to a high standard of comfort and furnished/equipped with all the modern conveniences.

3) If you enjoy the finer things in life, a break at a luxurious five-star hotel will be right up your street. This hotel is a stone’s throw from stylish and trendy boutiques and sights which are well worth a visit. Allow yourself the time to sample gourmet cuisine in the award-winning restaurant. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the leisure facilities of the hotel itself: to have a swim in a heated outdoor pool or to go to a fully equipped gym.

4) Ecotourism is becoming more and more popular. Tourist agencies promise that you will enjoy amazing views of unspoiled nature and spectacular falls, see animals in their natural environment and take leisurely strolls along white sandy beaches. If you appreciate a gentle pastime, such a holiday will appeal to you.

5) If you are an active / energetic person, an adventure holiday will be right up your street. You will be able to experience white-water rafting, to go scuba diving and kayaking and even hot-air ballooning.

IV.

c) R – E

1 – 2; 2 – 5; 3 – 1; 4 – 7; 5 – 10; 6 – 15; 7 – 12; 8 – 3; 9 – 13; 10 – 9; 11 – 4; 12 – 14; 13 – 6; 14 – 11; 15 – 8

VIII.

1. The Lake District in England is famous for its lakes and amazing views. This place is ideal for those who are enthusiastic about hiking.

2. Take a short trip to the monastery which dates back to the 18^th century. It will appeal to you as an expert on church architecture. Besides, the monastery is situated in a very scenic area on a hilltop.

3. Are you familiar with this designer’s works? He puts special emphasis on colour combinations which are out of the ordinary. His exhibition is open to the public for two months.

4. The employees of our agency who are experienced in organizing various events have put a lot of effort into making the music festival interesting and memorable.

5. We are all eager to listen to this outstanding economist’s lecture.

XII.

1. I’ve got backache and I can’t bend down. Could you help me do up my boots?

2. Every summer they cut off hot water in our town for three weeks. It’s so annoying!

3. We must cut down on the money we spend. We just can’t make (both) ends meet.

4. Smoking in public places must be done away with because many people are allergic to cigarette smoke.

5. To get to the station in time they decided to cut across the field.

6. I’m frozen to the bone. I think I could do with a cup of hot tea.

XIV.

1. Mary is such a good person, she is always willing to lend an ear and offer useful advice.

2. I work as a sales representative, so I live out of a suitcase. If I don’t get a move on, I’ll miss the plane. Last time I arrived at the airport in the nick of time and was to the last to check in.

3. Recently Martin has been working a lot to make ends meet. Meanwhile his wife is constantly buying various new things for the house which cost the earth but are absolutely useless.

4. I have felt / have been feeling a bit under the weather for the last few days. I hope, at the weekend I will be able to put my feet up and forget about work.

5. You must see the new film which is on at the Pushkinskiy cinema. I was on the edge of my seat until the very end.

6. Drop me a line, will you, when you know about the success of your discovery. – Well, it’s early days yet.