Контрольное задание №3

Выполните и оформите контрольную работу в соответствии с требованиями, представленными в п.1-5 содержания пособия. Для того чтобы правильно выполнить контрольную работу, необходимо усвоить следующие разделы курса: Reported Speech (просьбы и приказания в косвенной речи). Придаточные предложения времени и условия. The Past Continuous Tense. The Past Perfect Tense. Производные от some, any, no, every. Эквиваленты модальных глаголов.

Задание 1. Раскройте скобки, употребляя модальные глаголы и их эквиваленты.

1. Lawyers (to be allowed) to object the questions when they consider them improper under the Laws of evidence.

2. The judge instructs the jury on the laws that {to be) to guide the jury in their deliberation on a verdict.

3. The lawyer said he (not to be able) to change the verdict of the court.

4. They (not to be able) to be present in the court yesterday.

5. David Wilton stated he was astonished that anyone (can/not) think Lady Wyatt (may) steal as she was a very wealthy woman who (can) afford to buy anything she wanted.

6. The court (may be) delayed as the witnesses did not come.

7. You (have) to reserve a room in advance to get accommodation in the hotel next week?

Задание 2. Заполните пропуски производными от some, any, по, every (+body/one, +thing, +where).

1. The Constitution says about political parties, but over time

the US has in fact developed a two-party system.

2. Independence Day in the USA is a summer holiday and a day-off from work for almost .

3. who is an American citizen, at least 18 years of age, and is registered to vote may vote.

4. Mr. Bill stated that he was astonished that_____could think that Lady Wyatt might steal a scarf as she was a very wealthy woman who could afford to buy she wanted.

5. Magistrates are selected by special committees in every town and district. , not even Magistrates themselves, knows who is

on the special committee in their area.

6. We have else to go and with exams coming up shortly we would rather stay where we are.

Задание 3. Передайте следующие просьбы и приказания в косвенной речи.

Образец: Teacher: "Please, name the capital of the US." ?

The teacher asked the student to name the capital of the US.

1. Name the number of stripes and stars in the US flag.

2. Name some US states.

3. Clarify the words "American English".

4. Clarify the number of stripes in the US national flag.

5. Mention the first US President

Задание 4. Дайте развёрнутые ответы на вопросы, обращая внимание на употребление времён в придаточных предложениях времени и условия.

1. What will be done if the person is found guilty?

2. Who can you consult when you have some judicial problem?

3. What will happen if solicitors refuse to do their best for people they think or know are guilty?

4. If a person in Great Britain has a legal problem, what specialist will he go and see?

5. Once Parliament is dissolved, are all MPs unemployed?

6. What will happen if we have the same government in five years' time?

Задание 5. Раскройте скобки, употребив нужное по смыслу время.

Lady Wyatt's Written Account and the Store Detective's Report

L. W.: On Wednesday morning I went to Hall's Department Store to do some shopping and to meet a friend for lunch. In the Ladies' Fashion Department I (buy) a belt and a bag and (pay) for them. As I (wait) for the lift to go up to the Rooftop Coffee Lounge, I (see) a silk scarf that I (like). I (try) it on and (decide) to buy it. I (look) around for an assistant to pay but (can) not see anybody. The lift (come) and as I (be late) for my appointment, I (put) the scarf with my other purchases, intending to pay for it later on my way out. Unfortunately, I (forget) to pay and (be stopped) at the door by the store detective who (ask) me to go to the manager's office where I (be accused) of having stolen the scarf. It's quite ridiculous. I simply (forget) to pay.

Mr. Bell: I (be) on duty on the second floor when I (observe) Lady Wyatt trying on a scarf. She (look) at herself in the mirror, (look) round several times and then (put) the scarf in her bag. She then (go) up in the lift to the top floor cafe where she (meet) a man I (keep) up my observation and when they (leave) together, I (follow) them to the door.She (make) no attempt to pay so I (stop) her and (ask) ho- to accompany me to the manager's office. She (become) abusive and (refuse) to go with me until a policeman (arrive) on the scene.

Задание 6. Переведите текст задания 5.

Задание 7. Переведите следующий диалог.

A: I know there is a division of powers in the US, isn't there?

B: Oh, yes. Under the US Constitution the government in the country is composed of three branches: executive, legislative and judicial.

A: The US is a presidential republic, isn't it?

B: Yes, it is. The executive power is vested in the President, and he can veto legislation.

A: What term is the President elected for?

B: The President is elected for a term of four years. He can be elected for the second term, but no longer.

A: And when is the Presidential election held?

B: On Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

A: And who does the legislative power belong to?

B: The highest legislative body is the US Congress consisting of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate.

A: What is the number of Congressmen?

B: The Senate is composed of two members from each state. The number of Representatives in the lower House depends on the number of people in each particular state.

A: And how are laws adopted?

B: In order to become a law all bills must pass both Houses and must be signed by the President

Задание 8. Продолжите диалог, ответив на следующие вопросы.

1. When was the US independence declared? (1787, after the War of Independence)

2. Is New York the capital of the US?

3. As far as I know, the US is a federal state, isn't it?

4. What is the highest legislative body?

5. What term is the Congress elected for?

6. Who appoints Federal Judges in the US?

7. Who can be elected the President of the US?

Задание 9. Составьте диалог на основе следующего текста.

The judicial branch of the government is the system of courts in the USA Its job is to enforce laws. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. It consists of nine justices: one Chief Justice and eight associate justices.

The US President appoints the justices, but the Senate must approve them. The justices are appointed for life. The judicial branch works together with the legislative and executive branches to protect the Constitution and the rights of the citizens of the USA.

Задание 10. Раскройте скобки, употребляя глагол в страдательном залоге.

1. The Constitution of the United States (be adopted) as far back as in 787.

2. It (not/be altered) since fliea

3. The executive branch carries out the laws, which (be made) by the politicians.

4. The USA (be made up) of fifty states and the District of Columbia.

5. US citizens can (be abridged) of their rights only by court.

6. What freedoms and rights (be guaranteed) by the Constitution?