30 Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1 At last he returned to his native country to the little town where his childhood was spent. 2 The latest surgical instruments were used during this unique operation. 3 The trouble is that this student does not work properly at his English. 4 Before the experiment the substances are mixed in a large cup. 5 The commission will consider this offer carefully before accepting it. 6 In spite of the foot that the report was short, it covered the subject completely. 7 This instrument is preferred to all others because of its great reliability. 8 The doctor said that an urgent operation was needed. 9 They will do every thing in their power to help us. 10 I hope we shall never deal with this matter again. 11 The last experimental results were constantly referred to by the professor. 12 This airplane crosser the Atlantic in about 10 hours. 13 The Houses of Parliaments are situated in Westminster.

31 Ознакомьтесь с формами модальных глаголов, их эквивалентами и постарайтесь запомнить их.

Модальные глаголы и их эквиваленты

долженствование – must, should, to have to, to be to

физическая возможность – can, could, to be able to

разрешение – may, might, to be allowed to

1 My TV set broke yesterday. I called a TV repair man. But he could not come yesterday. He can’t come today either. He is too busy. He says he will not be able to come tomorrow, because tomorrow is Sunday, and he does not work on Sunday.

Прочитайте тексты 1 и 2 и постарайтесь определить, в каких случаях употребляется выделенная форма глагола.

2 Maria had to make an important decision recently. She lost her job as a bookkeeper when her company went bankrupt, and she had to decide what to do. She could find another job as a bookkeeper, but she decided to study computer programming. Maria thinks she made the right decision.

32 Заполните пропуски модальными глаголами can, may, must, should.

1. Nina is ill. She … stay in bed.

2. Drivers … stop when they see the red light.

3. Betty asked’. “… I open the window?”

4. Betty asked her father”. “… I go to the concert tonight?” Her father said, “Yes, you … go.”

5. Mary is free tonight. She … go to the dance.

6. Alee will have an English lesson tomorrow. He … study tonight.

7. Mark is a good student. He … speak Englishwell.

8. Thers is no ink in my pen … I write with a pencil?

9. My friend gave me an interesting book to read. She said, “You … keep it for seven days.”

10. You … do what the doctor says.

11. You … study much if you want to pass the examination well.

12. lu … not smoke in the dining-room.

13. Little children … go to bed early.

14. If you are ill, you … consult a doctor.

33 Отнесите информацию, о которой идет речь, к будущему и прошлому, используя соответствующую форму модального глагола или его эквивалент.

Образец 1: Не must learn the new words regularly. He had to learn the new words regularly. He will have to learn the new words regularly.

1. We must pass the examination in physics.

2. He must leave early in the morning.

3. You must read the text again.

4. They must begin their work at 9 o'clock.

5. She must go there at once.

Образец 2: He can skate well. He could skate well. He will be able to skate well.

1 He can continue his studies at the evening department.

2 I can meet you at the Metro station.

3 His father can help him in his studies.

4 I can translate this text without a dictionary.

5 She can play tennis after work.

Образец 3: You may open the window. You were not allowed to open the window. You will be allowed to open the window.

1. You may go home after classes.

2. They may continue the experiment.

3 The students may use dictionaries at the translation test.

3. He may take my pen.

4. The tourists may attend the sitting of the Parliament.