Вариант 4

I. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием -s, и какую функцию это окончание выполняет, т.е. служит ли оно: а) показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола в Present Indefinite; б) признаком множественного числа имени существительного; в) показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. The first mention of the city dates back to the first century B.C. (before our era).

2. The doors of the Oxford University are open only to those who can pay its high tuition fees.

3. The 185-feet-high Nelson’s column is in the middle of the square.

II. Перепишите следующие предложения и переведите их, обращая внимание на особенности перевода на русский язык определений, выраженных именем существительным.

1. During its twenty-century-old history the city experienced several dramatic events.

2. London is now an important seaport.

3. Both British and foreign artists take part in the performances of this concert hall.

III. Перепишите следующие предложения, содержащие разные формы сравнения, и переведите их на русский язык.

1. The biggest port in Europe is in London.

2. The more experiments we carry out, the more data we obtain.

3. Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

IV. Перепишите и письменно переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на перевод неопределенных и отрицательных местоимений.

1. Any monument in London has its own history.

2. Nobody knew anything about this experiment.

3. The names of some streets and squares are living history of the City.

V. Перепишите следующие предложения, определите в них видо-временные формы глаголов и укажите их инфинитив; переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. The British Museum contains the richest collection of the Greek ancient art.

2. In the middle ages, London was a very rich and independent city.

3. A lot of people from all over the world will come to visit these fine sights.

VI. Прочитайте и письменно переведите текст. Дайте письменные ответы на вопросы к нему.

MY DAY OFF

A lot of people in our country work five days a week but students work six days. They have only one day off. It is Sunday.

I like this day very much. You needn't hurry anywhere and you may go wherever you like and do whatever you like. As I get very tired during the week I let myself sleep a little longer on Sunday. Sometimes I don’t get up till nine or ten o’clock. I read newspapers, books or listen to music.

As soon as I get up, I air the room, make my bed, have a shower, and clean my teeth. On Sundays my parents sleep a bit longer too, that is why we have neither breakfast nor lunch but brunch. All of us like porridge and fried eggs for breakfast, my parents usually have coffee with milk but I prefer apple juice. We do not go shopping on Sunday as my mother does it on Saturday. So after twelve o'clock I am free.

People spend their days off in different ways. Some of them prefer to stay at home and read a book or visit an art exhibition, a museum or a sport event. In the evening, as a rule, they go to a theatre or to see their friends. Other people prefer to spend their days off out of town.

As for me I also like to spend my days off in the country. I go in for sports, and on Sunday I go to the tennis court and play tennis for about two hours. I have been playing tennis since my 8th form and I can say that it helps me relax and feel well during the whole week. On my way home I usually drop in at the confectionery and buy a cherry cake because we are used to having something tasty for dinner. Sunday is the only day when we have dinner together. That is one of the reasons why I like Sundays.

After dinner we often go to the park which is not far from our house. It is very pleasant to walk there. We enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery around us, and heart-to-heart talks.

In the evening we all get together. We have light supper, watch TV or read books. At ten o'clock on Sunday I start preparing for the university as I am always short of time on Monday morning. I enjoy my days off very much.

1. How long is the students’ weekend?

2. What does the family usually have for breakfast on Sunday morning?

3. What way do people spend their days off?

4. How long has the storyteller been playing tennis?

5. Why does he drop in at the confectionery after tennis?

6. How do you usually spend the evenings on your days off?

VII. Дайте английские эквиваленты следующим словосочетаниям:

1) можешь пойти, куда пожелаешь;

2) проветривать комнату;

3) поздний завтрак;

4) яичница-глазунья;

5) разговор (беседа) по душам;

6) испытывать недостаток времени.