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• 3. А. Новикова, В. В. Селезнева, Т. А. Тюкина
• Информация о книге
• ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ
• Part I VERBS
• MODALS
• Part II PREPOSITIONS AND ADVERBS
• Part III SAMPLE TESTS
• БИБЛИОГРАФИЯ
1 А. Новикова, В. В. Селезнева, Т. А. Тюкина
ТРУДНОСТИ АНГЛИЙСКОЙ
ГРАММ АТИКИ
ГРАММАТИЧЕСКИЙ ПРАКТИКУМ
THE DIFFICULTIES
OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR
PRACTICE BOOK
Под редакцией
Ь. Н. Поляковой
п
3. А. Новикова, В. В. Селезнева, Т. А.
Тюкина
Трудности английской грамматики. The
Difficulties of English Grammar
Грамматический практикум Practice
Book
Под редакцией А. Н. Поляковой
ebooks.@prospekt. org
Информация о книге
УДК 811.111(075.8)
ББК 81.432.1-9-2
Н73
Авторы:
Новикова 3. А., Селезнева В. В., Тюкина Т. А.
Рецензенты:
Алексеев А. В., кандидат филологических наук, доцент, доцент
кафедры английского языка No 6 МГИМО МИД России;
Бакулев А. В., кандидат филологических наук, доцент, доцент
Школы иностранных языков НИУ ВШЭ.
Настоящее учебное пособие адресовано студентам младших
курсов бакалавриата, обучающимся на факультете управления и
политики МГИМО МИД России, и абитуриентам, готовящимся к сдаче
ЕГЭ по английскому языку и прохождению дополнительного
вступительного испытания. Целью издания является формирование и
развитие у студентов и абитуриентов базовых умений грамматически
правильного оформления высказывания на английском языке, в
частности грамматических навыков употребления видовременных
форм английского глагола и способов выражения модальности в языке,
а также английских предлогов.
Текстовый корпус пособия представляет собой аутентичные
материалы информационного, повествовательного и описательного
характера, культуроведческой и научно-популярной направленности,
заимствованные из свободных электронных ресурсов и
адаптированные для учебных целей.
Учебное пособие разработано и апробировано на кафедре
английского языка No 6 МГИМО МИД России.
УДК 811.111(075.8)
ББК 81.432.1-9-2
© Новикова 3. А., Селезнева В. В., Тюкина Т. А., 2025
ПРЕДИСЛОВИЕ
Настоящее учебное пособие адресовано студентам младших
курсов бакалавриата, обучающимся на Факультете управления и
политики МГИМО (У) МИД России, а также абитуриентам,
готовящимся к сдаче ЕГЭ по английскому языку и прохождению
дополнительного вступительного испытания (ДВИ). Целью данного
пособия является формирование и развитие у студентов и
абитуриентов базовых умений грамматически правильного
оформления высказывания на английском языке, в частности,
грамматических навыков употребления видовременных форм
английского глагола и способов выражения модальности в языке, а
также английских предлогов.
Задания, предложенные в пособии, могут использоваться в
процессе обучения английскому языку совместно с другими
пособиями и учебниками уровня В1, направленными на формирование
речевой, социальной, социолингвистической, дискурсивной и других
составляющих иноязычной коммуникативной компетенции.
Текстовый корпус учебного пособия представляет собой
аутентичные материалы информационного, повествовательного и
описательного характера, культуроведческой и научно-популярной
направленности, заимствованные из свободных электронных ресурсов
и адаптированные для учебных целей.
Пособие состоит из двух частей. Первая часть содержит 178
заданий (sets), каждое из которых включает ситуации или текст, в
которых обучающиеся должны определить правильную личную или
неличную форму глагола в скобках. Вторая часть содержит 86 заданий
(sets), в каждом из которых обучающиеся должны заполнить пропуски
в ситуациях или тексте соответствующими предлогами или наречиями.
Будучи дополнительным материалом к основному курсу обучения
английскому языку, предлагаемые задания используются в
зависимости от дидактических целей, решаемых в конкретной группе
обучающихся, и могут представлять собой как цикл упражнений для
аудиторных занятий, так и составлять самостоятельную работу
студентов младших курсов бакалавриата и абитуриентов, готовящихся
к сдаче ЕГЭ по английскому языку и прохождению ДВИ. Выполнение
упражнений может осуществляться как на электронных платформах,
так и в письменном виде. Такое использование предполагает либо
полную автономность обучающихся, получающих возможность
самостоятельно узнать правильный ответ при условии размещения
заданий на обучающих платформах, либо проверку выполненных
заданий в аудитории с последующим анализом ошибок
преподавателем.
Учебное пособие разработано и апробировано на кафедре
английского языка № 6 МГИМО (У ) МИД России.
В соответствии со ст. 1274 части четвертой Гражданского кодекса
Российской Федерации «Свободное использование произведения в
информационных, научных, учебных или культурных целях», авторы
данного пособия использовали в своей работе с обязательным
указанием имени автора, произведение которого используется, и
источника заимствования правомерно обнародованные произведения и
отрывки из них в качестве иллюстраций в объеме, оправданном
поставленной целью.
Part I VERBS
1. When Ann arrived at the club at last, her friends
(wait) for her at the entrance. Ann said she was sorry
she was late and asked them how long they(be) there.
They explained to her that they(wait) for about fifteen
minutes and in their turn wondered where she(be). Ann
answered that she(hold) up at school by her teacher.
2. When Mark got to his country house, he discovered that water
(leak) through the roof. There were pools on the floor.
He(not/know) what to do and called his elder brother
for help. He was a plumber.
3. By the time the manager turns up, the customers
(wait) for him for several hours (swear) strongly. It’s
advisable that the manager(treat) the customers the way
they want to be treated or he(fire) soon.
4. — Bob, you can’t enter the room, as it(clean).
You (allow) to enter it as soon as it
(clean up).
— Ok, I’ll wait in the hall until it_(clean), but I’m
not sure if they (do) it quickly.
5. The weather _ (be) awful lately. It
(rain) for several weeks. I wish it (stop) (rain) at last! If it
(not/stop) in the next two days, I (go)
to the south for the weekend. I’m fed up with such weather!
6. —(you/meet) anyone at Bob’s birthday party?
— There(be) a lot of interesting people there.
—(the food/be) to your taste?
— Yes, I (eat) a lot. Look, I even
(put on) a little weight.
7. —(you/see) much of Ann recently?
— I(come) across her in the shop the other day.
—(you/speak) long?
— No, till her husband(come) to take her away. If
her husband (not/take) her away, I am sure we
_________(still/talk)!
8. When Alice(be) young, she
(never/bother) about her appearance but she does now. She
(spend) a lot of money on clothes this month already.
She(look) amazing recently.
9. — This girl didn’t even take the trouble
(apologize) to us for her behavior at the party.
— Well, she’ll never learn(be) polite. It is no use
(teach) her good manners.
10. I had my stereo (steal) because I failed
(lock) the door of my car, so I had the mechanic
(install) anti-theft alarm in my car. If I
(be) care fill then, it
(never/happen).
1. — You are late. Your watch (not/keep) right
time?
— Everything is OK with my watch. The traffic
(be) terrible. If the traffic (be) terrible, I
(not/be) late and you(be) angry with
me now.
2. No sooner (Ann/open) the drawer than she
(find) the photo which she (think)
she(lose) long before. She(search)
for it so long. She was happy(find) it.
3. Nick is said (have) business difficulties in the
last few months. I think that if he(listen) before to our
advice, he(not/be) in trouble now.
4. — This is the first time since we(be) married that
you (ever/mention) that you used to go riding. You
(enjoy) it?
— Yes, it(be) very exciting.
5. Ann didn’t expect (allow)
(invite) her friends from school(come) to the party. She
was so happy.
6. During my first visit to the picture gallery I
(find) that 1 no longer (like) the pictures which
(impress) me when I(first/see) them.
Probably my taste(change).
7. I would prefer (charge) less money for your
service. The final bill requires (correct), which means
(make) calculations again.
8. Bob’s advice (always/be) reasonable since I
(know) him and I(know) him since
childhood. I recommend that you(listen) to his advice
too.
9. Nina (study) in Rome for five years and then
(move) to Milan to do a course in Design.
—(she/fmish) the course yet?
— I don’t know, I(not/hear) from her for a long
time.
10. Ann, my cup is nearly empty! Someone(drink)
my tea. It’s outrageous!
—- It must(be) Tom, I’m sure of it.
1. He said that the people (wait) for the director
(sit) here for a long time. The director
(be/late) and no one(know) when he
(come) to the office.
2. — Look, Ann. The windows are so clean.
(you/wash) them?
— Of course not. They(not/look) so clean if the
window-cleaner(not/come) yesterday.
3. — Even if they(manage) to persuade John to run
for the office of Governor in the next election, but they didn’t, he
(never/elect). His ideas are too strange.
— Why, I (vote) for him, if I
(not/be) a foreigner. What he does is very interesting and I personally like
him.
4. I wonder where your younger sister is. She can’t
(stay) at her friends all this time. It is high time she
(come) back home. I wish she(be) more reasonable.
5. The car was heard(pull) up at the house. It
might (be) Tom or Bob. They promised to come
round to us in the evening.
6. — The weather is terrible. It(gc0 hotter
and hotter every day.
— I recommend that you (move) to the
countryside. It’s high time you (take) care of your
health.
7. 1(look) for my passport for some hours already
when Ann called and said that she(find) it in her bag. I
might (put) it there by mistake. If I
(not/be) so absent-minded, it(not/happen).
8. — It is no use (try) to make him
(do) what he doesn’t want to. It is hardly possible.
—-1 think it is worth(try), why not?
9. — John, I want us(return) home.
— Why?
— I don’t remember(switch) off the iron.
— Don’t worry. I saw you (switch) it off and
(put) it on the shelf.
— John, I wish you (not/think) that I am so
distracted.
10. The result was absolutely different from what they
(expect), and they (nearly/give) up
the experiment, but soon Ann (find) where they
(make) a mistake and they managed
(do) everything successfully.
1. Tom looks as if he (have) fever. Besides, he
(be) naughty, though he is always as good as gold. He
must(fall) ill.
2. — When they came to the gallery, they found that the art exhibition
(cancel) some time earlier.
— Why(they/not/inform) beforehand?
— You see, no one even(think) about it.
3. Ann, why didn’t you tell me about it? If you
(tell) me, I(help) you without fail.
4. Neither Sue nor her elder sister (have) any
chance of getting that job because they (have) no
experience in the publishing industry yet.
5. His clothes (be) dirty again. Evidently he
(work) in the garden. He is crazy about gardening.
6. — How long(they/know) each other?
— They (know) each other for ages. They
(go) to the same school for 11 years,
(study) at the same university for 6 years, and now they
(work) in the same company for already 3 years.
7. Alex (stop) and was looking at the beautiful
dresses displayed in the shop window. If (she/ not
spend) all her money the other day, she(buy) something
to her liking.
8. — A job worth(do) is worth(do)
well.(you/agree) with me?
— Of course, I do.
9. — I’d rather (listen) to the radio than
(see) this soap opera on TV.
— As for me, I prefer (watch) TV. You’d better
(take) a radio and(go) for a walk.
10. “Why don’t you have your hail'(wave)?” Bob
asked Helen. But she didn’t appear (hear) him. She
seemed(listen) to the sound of the ocean.
1. — Ann(live) in France for eight years, now she
(live) in Italy. Next June she(live) in
Rome for two years already. I am going to visit her in September,
(you/go) with me?
— With pleasure but only on condition that she
(invite) me herself.
2. — Sue, what(you/do) last weekend?
— I(go) to my brother’s new country house.
—(be) it far?
— No, it only(take) us thirty minutes by car.
—(you/stay) there long?
— We(stay) only for two days.
—(you/like) it there?
— Immensely.
3. Tom, it is the second decision different from the previous one you
(take) for the last few days. It really
(get) on my nerves. I think you(be) unreasonable now.
4. Hardly(they/arrive) at the platform when Kate
(realize) that she (leave) all her
documents at home. She (have) to return for them.
Luckily, she(live) not far from the train station.
5. I heard Mark (instruct) by his father
(come) home before midnight. I wonder if he
(listen) to his father’s advice. Teenagers are so difficult
to deal with.
6. Yesterday in a big shopping mall Alex(try) on a
lot of beautiful dresses for three hours, (buy) nothing
and (go) home absolutely exhausted. Now she wishes
she(stay) at home instead of(waste)
so much time there.
7. — The weather (be) awful lately. It
(rain) heavily for several weeks. If it
(not/stop) raining, I(go crazy ).
— Well, I suggest that you (watch) some good
movies or (clean) your Hat at last. You
(always/complain) that you have no time to do it!
—• It is a great idea!
8. — Mr Brown, we suggest (continue) the talks
until we (reach) a compromise on all points of the
agreement.(you/agree) with us?
— Yes, I think it is worth(do).
9. — My car(break) down, so Г11 have to get used
to(walk) every where.
— If I (be) in your place, I
(buy) a new car a long tune ago.
—-1 wish you(stop) giving me advice. It is up to me to
decide what to do.
10. The other day my sister Kate(take) to hospital.
She(knock) off her bicycle. The doctors examined her.
Fortunately, no injures(find).
1. — Ann, ask John where (he/walk) when
(the accident/take place) and what
(he/do) since he (leave) the scene of the accident. I
wonder if he(tell) you something.
— I am sure that he(tell) me everything. He trusts
me.
2. — Mark (just/leave) for Paris. Do you know
when(he/be) back?
— He(come) back next Monday.
3. Sam didn’t feel like (walk). He was used to
(pick up) at school by his father. On top of all that, his
father doesn’t encourage(walk) alone.
4. — Peter, I (not/see) you for ages! What
(be) on your mind lately? What
(you/do) for these past few weeks? The last time we
(meet), you(look) for a new job.
— Well, that’s not exactly true. I (think) of
changing my job. Luckily the other day I(offer) a new
position in the accounting department.
— Well, congratulations, Peter. 1 suggest that we
(go) to the restaurant to celebrate it. It’s my treat!
5. When John was a teenager, he used to (think)
that nothing would ever make him get used to(live) in
the countryside. Now everything(change) and he can’t
even imagine life without his country house.
6. Ann saw Tom (hear) the news and
(break) down. And then all of a sudden he went on
(laugh), which made Ann feel worried.
7. Alex (close) the door of her flat and
(take) off her shoes. It(be) another
exhausting day at the hospital where she (work) as a
doctor, and she(look) forward to(be
alone). Hardly(she/start) preparing her meal when the
phone(ring). She(ask) to return to
the hospital.
8. I hate(bother) you, but the client is still waiting
(give) a definite answer. It’s no good
(keep) him (wait). I recommend that you
_________(hurry).
9. — Bill, you know that I (earn) a lot since I
(work) here but I (not/have) a
holiday for a long time.
—-1 wish I(be) on the seashore now, but it is only a
dream!
10. —(Rita/phone) Ann as she
(promise)?
—-No, she. She said it(slip) her
mind because she (be) busy writing her history report
which she was supposed to submit the next day.
1. Ann, I used(have) a car that is similar to yours but
I(sell) it two years ago and(buy) a new
vehicle with the right-hand drive. Frankly speaking, the main advantage of
this model was its low cost but I still can’t get used to
(drive) it. I(consider)(buy) a new car
now.
2. When we got off the train, it(rain) heavily. It
(rain) for a few days, all the streets were wet and the
traffic (be heavy). It (take) us two
hours to get home.
3. — When John comes home, we(already/do) our
home assignment for two hours. We (finish) doing
everything by five o’clock and (go) for a walk.
(you/go) with us?
— With pleasure.
4. — I saw Mark(leave) the building at six o’clock
so he can’t(work) in the laboratory now.
— I’d better(go) and(see).
5. Ann (be ill) for three days already. She
(catch) a cold on Sunday, when she
(go) to the country and(get) wet through in the rain. She
should(not/go) to the country in such bad weather. If
she(not/go), she(not/catch) a cold.
6. 1 wonder when Helen(come). Ask her to send us
a message when she(know) the exact date of her arrival,
and we(meet) her at the station.
7. The police(still/look) for the bank robbers and
(already/arrest) a few people. I wonder if they
(find) the money which(steal).
8. By the time Alice cleaned the flat she(be/tired).
She (work) since morning. She
(wash) all the windows, (vacuum) the whole flat and
__________(iron) the clothes.
9. A tall thin man with a sharp-pointed face sat at the table
(lay) for dinner. He seemed(wait) for
somebody.
10. hi Rugby Union there are fifteen players in each team and different
skills(require) in each position. People of all shapes and
sizes (attract) to the game, because some positions
(suit) to very big people, while others can
(fill) by smaller people.
1. Ann(turn) the light back on,
(lie) on the sofa and (take) the book she
(read). It grabbed her from the very first pages.
2. — Helen(have) her music lesson now. Don’t call
on her.
— Ok, I will wait till she(finish) her lesson.
3. The children will stay indoors unless the wind
(go) down and the sun (come) out. Unfortunately, the
weather forecast doesn’t say if the wind(go) down.
4. — Can you return me the book now?
— I’m afraid not. I (read) it for three hours
yesterday but still have a few chapters(read). As soon as
I(finish) it, I will give it back to you.
5. Nick, you (always/grumble). If you
(not/stop) (grumble) and
(give) instructions to everyone, you
(quarrel) with all your friends.
6. Sue, you know, I didn’t mean (tell) Nick
anything about Ann, but he looked so upset that I couldn’t resist
(do) it.
7. — I(translate) the article by six o’clock. Why
didn’t you come to take it?
— I am sorry, I(completely/forget) about it.
8. A new building for a picture gallery(construct)
in the town now. When the building(construct), all the
pictures that the museum possesses(be displayed) in it.
9. Mark, I suggest that we all (get) together and
(discuss) the matter calmly. It’s time we
(make) it up.
10. Kate watched Tom (rim) across the garden,
(open) the window and (climb)
through it into the house without(stop) by anyone.
1. — Do you happen to know why Kate(not/invite)
to Sam’s party next Sunday? Everyone else(go).
— They(be) on bad terms with each other recently.
2. Can you be at this station to meet us? We(travel)
on the eight o’clock train, which(arrive) in the city at
three o’clock.
3. (you/see) the building that
(construct) on the comer of Bridge Street? They(build)
it for two months already and I don’t know when it
(finish).
4. I am considering (move) to the country. The
weather(change) for the worse for the last few days. It
is too hot outside. If the weather (be) too hot now, I
(never/go) to the country. It is so boring.
5. — Ann, you(already/be) thirty minutes late. It’s
the last time I(wait) for you that long! You know, I hate
(keep) waiting.
— Oh, I’m sorry, Sue. It happened because I(get)
in a bad traffic jam.
6. —Ann, I(not/see) you since we
(have) that wonderful party at the club. How(you/be) all
this time?
— I(just/retum) from a holiday in Crete.
— Really?(you/enjoy) it?
— Yes, it was the best summer holiday I(ever/have).
I recommend that you(go) to Crete too. It is a wonderful
place to relax.
7. Kevin had an awful day yesterday. He went to visit his sister Sue,
who(invite) him to spend the weekend at her place in
the country. When Kevin arrived at her place, his sister
(not/be) at home. The front door (be) open, and
everything in the house (be) upside down. Kevin was
very worried. He (calm down) only after Sue
(phone) him to say that she(go) on a
business trip quite unexpectedly and(be) in such a hurry
that she(forget) to lock the door.
8. When Mark phoned his travel agency, he(tell)
that his tom'(book) but his ah' tickets
(not/buy) because his visa(not/be) ready yet. The agent
said the tickets (buy) as soon as the visa
________(issue).
9. — Did you tell Alex about what(happen) at the
office?
— I didn’t have to do that. He already (know)
everything. It turned out that Bob(tell) him about the
events though the boss(order) him to keep it secret.
10. — What’s the matter with Mark? He neither
(phone) nor(visit) me in the past three months.
—(you/not/know)? He(go) to
China at the beginning of April.
—- It’s the first time I(hear) that.
1. — What(you/do) when you
(come) home?
— I(cook) some food, then we
(have) dinner and after that my father and I(talk) about
some business matters for a long time.
2. — Ann, can you imagine we(write) a test for
three hours on Wednesday?
—(you/always/write) such long tests?
— No, it was the first time we(write) such a long
test. We(be) exhausted by the end of the lesson.
3. —(Alex/move) to his new apartment?
— Not yet. It(still/redecorate).
— Why(the workers/do) the work so slowly?
— Alex (say) that nothing(do)
there now because he(have) problems with his business
recently but he hopes that everything(settle) by the end
of the month and they(continue) their work.
4. — Mark, could you turn off the TV set or at least turn it down? I
can’t concentrate on my work.
— Sorry, some important news(show). I must see
it. Now the presenter (speak) about the talks between
Russia and India which (hold) now. The deal we
(offer) by the Indian company
(depend) on their outcome.
5. If technology (not/develop) so fast in the last
decade, life (be) different now. New inventions
(not/appear), robots (not/replace)
people in many fields and the unemployment rate
(not/be) so high.
6. —- Sue, if you(have) any problems at work, ask
Mark, he(give) you the right advice.
— I(ask) him if he(still/work)
here but he was made redundant a month ago.
7. Nobody can definitely tell us when Jolin(come)
back from Paris. But as soon as he (return) we
(get in touch) with him.
8. — Kate, why(you/not/invite) Pauline to our last
party?
— She(not/ feel like)(come).
She (be) very tired because she
(plant) rose bushes in the garden.
— Really? How many(she/plant)?
— She didn’t tell me.
9. ''Hopes come trae sometimes,” said Jolin when he
(offer) a high position in the company. He really
(deserve) it. His hard work and dedication to the
company paid oft'.
10. — Ann used(consider) it difficult to organize
parties. But when she got used(do) that, it became easy.
—(John/help) her do it?
— Yes, of course. He is a great partner.
1. — Sheila told me the other day that Denis_(expel)
from university because he(skip) classes since the
beginning of the year.
— I wish you (stop) (listen) to
gossip! Denis(pass) all his exams two months ago.
2. — How long(Jane/prepare) for her final exams?
— For a week already, but it will be really difficult for her to pass
them because she(not/do) too well at university for the
last three months.
— How many exams(she/pass) yet?
— Only two.
— May success attend her!
3. Police(investigate) the case of the bank robbery
in our district. They(question) a few witnesses since the
robbery (report). Nevertheless, no one
(arrest) so far and the criminals
(stilVbe) at large. We hope that the investigation
(complete) soon and the criminals(catch).
4. — Ann, let’s visit Peter.
— Oh, no, it is too late. When we(get) to his place,
it (already/be) half past ten and I’m sure he
(go) to bed by then. He usually(go)
to bed early and(get) UP early too. He is an early riser.
5. — Tom will be surprised to learn that Ann(pass)
all her exams. It’ll be the first time he(learn) such good
news about her.
— I’m afraid Tom won’t believe it till he(see) her
student’s credit book with his own eyes.
6. — (you/participate) in the discussion of the
project yesterday?
—- No, my brother(fall ill) and I
(have) to take him to hospital. So, by the time I(arrive)
at university, the discussion (be) over. It was the first
time I(miss) such an important event but it was not my
fault.
7. — How(you/go) to university?
— Usually I (go) by car, but now I
(have) my car repaired and I (use)
public transport.
— If you (want), I can give you a lift. I
(leave) in five minutes.
8. — David, when(you/go) to Milan?
— In two days.
— I(go) there next month too.
—- Unfortunately, by the time you(get) to Milan, I
already(leave)
— What a nuisance! I wish you(show) me around
the city. You know Milan so well.
9. — Do you think Carol (get) the position she
(dream) of so long?
—- I don’t think so. If she (not/be) so stubborn,
there (not/be) such opposition to her promotion.
However, if she(change) her attitude to other people’s
opinions, perhaps she (get) it. It is desirable that she
__________(change)!
10. When will Mark stop(make) those jokes? He
(be) stupid now. (he/not/see) that
people(find) it ridiculous ?
1. — When(your country house/build)?
— I really don’t know. By the end of April the workers
(build) it for two years, but I am sure that by summer it
(not/be) ready. Yet I hope they(by)
the roof by the time autumn rains(start).
2. —(Mark/get) his degree yet?
— No, but next August he(be fully qualified). I am
sure he(pass) all his exams by the end of July.
—(he/start) searching for a job yet?
— No, but he(already/have) some work experience
and I think he(find) a job soon.
3. When (it/stop) snowing? By evening it
(snow) non-stop for eight hours already. If it
(not/stop) soon, all the city (cover)
with snow and the streets(be) impassable.
4. This school (open) last year in an old building
which(be) empty for years. I(work)
here for the last six months now. My day usually(start)
at eight o’clock. This week I (look) after twenty five
toddlers whose parents(want) some time to themselves
during the day. By next year I hope the number(rise) to
nearly forty.
5. John is very fit. He looks as if he(train) every
day. I can’t help (wonder) how he manages
(find) time to go to the gym. If I
(not/be) busy, I(go) to the gym too.
6. I(make) to work hard by my boss recently. So I
(work) for a fortnight already. I wish I
(be) at the seaside now but this is an unrealizable dream!
7. I (think) of going on a trip to France and
(wonder) for some time if Nick(like)
(accompany) me.
8. — Do you hear that Bob Brown’s house
(demolish) soon? A new metro station(build) there and
Bob(have to)(move) to a flat in the
suburbs. He is heartbroken. By winter he(live) in that
house for nearly sixty years.(you/think) it is possible to
deal with the problem somehow?
—- No, local authorities(discuss) it since last year
and (come) to the conclusion that such an important
project can’t be stopped.
9. — Look, Lucy(buy) something again!
— Yes, now she(always/go shopping)! She must
(get) a small inheritance lately. If she
(go on) like this, by the end of the month she(have) no
money left. She(spend) it all.
10. — I (not/hear) from Ann lately,
(she/be) very busy or(she/go) away
on holiday?
— She (be) on holiday since last Friday. She
(promise) me to write or phone every day but to my
regret I(receive) only one text message the other day.
— Well, it means Ann(have) a great time.
1. Dan won’t regret (spend) money on
(modernize) his house on condition that he
(get) his money back when he(sell)
it. Do you think he(manage) to do it?
2. I used(hear) the saying that children should be
seen and not heard. I was brought up that way, and then tried
(bring) up my children that way. Now I see my daughter
(permit) her children (do) almost
anything they want.
3. Ann was seen (enter) the house,
(take) the documents from the table and
(leave) the building. She(wait) for
outside.
4. —(Joan/write) her coursework?
— Unfortunately not. She hopes she(complete) it
by the end of the week. By the way, if you(offer) to help
her, she(write) it much sooner.
— I(offer) to help if I(have)
free time but I(have) so much to do recently.
5. The traffic (be) awful! 1 wish it
(start) moving at last! Ann (be)
furious if we (be) late for her birthday party. We
(expect) to be at her place at five. We should
(leave) much earlier.
6. — When (Carol and
Bob/celebrate) their wedding anniversary?
— On Sunday.
— I’m afraid, you (misinform), I am sure they
(have) their party only after their son
(come back) from his business trip. He(come back) one
of these days.
7. —(you/hear) the news about the Browns? They
(decide) to split up.
—-1 already(know) it, but I really don’t understand
why they(take) that decision only now. They are quite
different. They(have) many deadly quarrels since they
(get married). They should (get
divorced) a long time ago.
8. When I came to the meeting, a very important issue
(discuss). Mr Brown(make) a speech
but he (listen) to very inattentively. Everyone
(discuss) the ideas of the previous speaker and
(talk) in rather loud voices. To my mind, they
(be) impolite.
9. As soon as I(be) free, I(call)
you up, but I don’t know when (I/have) free time. I
(write) a report on history for two weeks already. It is
desirable that I(write) it by Monday.
10. (arrive) at the station two hours before the
departure of the train and (not/know) what to do, I
decided to go to the cafe where I came across a friend of mine who I
(not/see) for a long time. We were glad to see each other
and (talk) for about an hour and a half. We
(have) a lot to remember and discuss.
1. — Oh, Dad, the program is nearly finished. Can’t I go on
(watch) TV for a while?
— No, I want you to do your math homework and then go on
(write) your English essay.
2. Two years ago our company (take on) many
obligations. Since then we(meet) five of them and we
(already/be) halfway through with the last project. It’s
the first time we(do) everything so fast.
3. — John is unemployed now. If I (be) you, I
(offer) him a job.
— I (offer) him a job if I
(not/know) why he(sack).
— Really?
— Unfortunately he is not an honest man. He is completely unreliable.
4. When John was young, he used(hide) when his
English teacher came. Now he (see) his tutor once a
week and he looks forward to (meet) him. John
(make) great progress in English recently.
5. — How long(Carol and Ann/ know) each other?
— Next week they(know) each other for nineteen
years. They always (stand) together through thick and
thin. They(tie) closely.
6. — I am looking forward to(see) my sister Alex.
— When(she/come) back from Paris?
— The train(arrive) in Moscow at nine p.m.
—(you/go) to meet her?
— By all means.
7. Ann, it is the latest news. I wonder if(there/be)
any further information?
8. — Do you know, Jack, which of these two skills
(be) easier to learn: ice-skating or roller-blading?
— The level of difficulty is about the same but you usually get colder
when ice-skating.
9. — Rose claims(travel) around the world.
— Yes, she seems(be) to many places.
— It means that Rose is bound (gain) exciting
travelling experience.
10. Next month (we/decorate) our room for two
weeks already. I wonder what(the room/look) like when
we (finish) (decorate) it. I hope it
(be) beautiful.
1. —Watch out! You(step) in a puddle!
— Oh, thanks! It (rain) for five days already. I
wonder when(it/stop) raining. According to the weather
forecast it(stop) by Monday.
— I wish it(happen) soon!
2. — Ann (go) to Paris four years ago and she
(live) there ever since.
—(her brother/follow) her?
— Yes, he(join) her and(find) a
good job in Paris.
— No wonder, he is a skillful surgeon.
3. I saw John (hear) the news and
(break) down. Then all of a sudden he went on
(laugh), which made me (feel)
worried. He(behave) in a strange way.
4. — The inspector asked(see) my ticket and when
I wasn’t able (find) it he made me
(buy) another.
— He probably suspected you of (try)
(travel) without one.
5. They don’t allow (smoke) in here. They don’t
want (risk) (set) it on fire, but you
can(smoke) in the foyer during the interval.
6. — John(study) English for three years. Then he
(give) it up and (begin) to study
French. Now he(learn) it for two years already.
—(he/make) any progress yet?
— To tell the truth, I don’t know. Ask his sister.
7. — How (your first family
party/go)?
— I am afraid it (be) a bit boring. But we
(improve) since then.
8. —Ann, I seem(fall) ill. I(have)
a high temperature and a sore throat.
— You’d better (take) the day off if you
(not/feel) well tomorrow.
— Ok, I(do) it if I(not/be) better.
9. —- You weren’t all that busy. You might(help)
us. Why didn’t you do if? We expected you(visit) us.
— But I was really busy. I(prepare) for my final
test in English all day yesterday.
10. — He is only 16 years old but he (want) to
leave school at the end of the term and start working.
—- If he(leave) school now, he
(be) sorry afterwards. He(never/make) a career.
1. Tom said that he still (not/know) when he
(be able) to afford(buy) a car of his
dream. It is so expensive, but he hoped that by the end of the next year he
(save up) enough to buy it. May all his dreams come
true!
2. After becoming World Junior Champion at the age of 12, John went
on (win) the Senior Championship. He
(train) from morning to night every day because he
wants to be number one in the world.
3. —(you/know) that Sue(join)
our Sport Club? It is the first time I(hear) about it. It is a
bit strange. She(never/be keen) on sports.
— Probably, her views(change).
— Why(you/think) it(happen)
so?
— I think she(realize) at last the importance of a
healthy lifestyle.
4. Bob, it is high time you (make) up your mind
about (choose) a career. If you
(not/decide) soon, you(never/settle) down to anything.
5. — I expect it will freeze tonight.
If it (freeze) tonight, the roads
(be) very slippery tomorrow and we
(not/be able) to go to the country.
— I wish it(not/happen).
6. After(get)(know) Bob better,
I regretted (judge) him unfairly. He turned out
(be) a good person.
7. I wonder if Ann (forget) my number. I
(expect) her to call for the past three hours. It is not
typical of her (forget) (call).
Something must(happen).
8. — I am glad (pass) the last exam. It meant
(do) a lot more studying but it was worth it in the end.
— That’s true. A job worth (do) is worth
___________(do) well.
9. — Two days ago I (have) nothing to do and
(watch) TV for a long time.
— What(you/see)?
—- I (see) many news programmes. In the end I
(realize) that I was fed up with
(watch) and(go) for a walk.
10. Jolin (work) for the government since he
(graduate) from Harvard University. He
(always/enjoy) his work but now he
(think) about retiring. Yesterday he(talk) to the head of
the department for two hours about his job prospects but it is still not clear
whether(he/have) them or not.
1. —Ann,(you/see) my book? I
(look for) it for half an hour already. It(lie) on the table
for some days and then it disappeared.
— I haven’t got the slightest idea where it is. You
(always/put) everything in different places.
2. —(you/enjoy) yourself or would you like to
leave now?
— I’d rather we(leave), it is boring here.
3. When I reached Ann’s house at last, she
(just/leave) and therefore we only had time for a few words. If only I
(not/get stuck) in a traffic jam!
4. No sooner(Ann/come) home than she
(see) Masha (wait) for her in the
living room. She (wait) for Ann for an hour already.
Masha(come) unexpectedly early.
5. I (tell) that the problem
(not/consider) yet, but when it was I (inform)
immediately.
6. It was the third time his name(mention) and I
wondered who the man was. He turned out(be) the son
of our neighbor who(live) in the next apartment for five
years already.
7. Ann never forgets (remind) her child
(avoid) (talk) to strangers as she’ll
never forget(frighten) by a stranger in her childhood.
8. Rugby is a team game that(play) in Britain since
the middle of the 19th century. According to legend, it
(invent) at Rugby School in England in 1823 by a boy who
(call) William Webb Ellis. A game of football
(play) at school when Ellis suddenly picked up the ball
and ran with it. The story might (make up), but it
(tell) whenever the history of the game
(explain).
9. The rain that (fall) since early morning
(cease) by afternoon but a strong wind
(still/blow) and the sky(be covered)
with dark clouds.
10. The other day I (offer) a new job in a big
company. It means(get up) very early because it is far
away from my home but this job is worth it.
1. John stopped (pick up) the toy Tom
(drop) on the floor and ordered that the boy
(not/throw) toys all over the flat.
2. Lucy, we arranged for you(visit) the museum on
Sunday at three o’clock.(this time/suit) you?
3. — Everybody(be) here, aren’t they?
— No, Mr Black(not/come) yet. I don’t think he
(return) from abroad yet. He(arrive)
on Saturday.
4. By the time Ann(take off) her coat and skirt and
(put on) her flannel dressing-gown, Grandma
(be) quite ready and(wait) for Anna
in the living room.
5. The shop looked shabbier in artificial light: the shelves were dusty
and the ceiling(not/paint) since I went there. The shop
needed (repair), I suppose it was time I
(think) about it.
6. John couldn’t(hear) the news at dinner, because
his sister (arrive) yet. She (go
shopping).
7. 1 prefer(stay) at home to(go)
to the cinema in such appalling weather. It(rain) heavily
and a strong wind(blow). Let’s wait until the weather
(change) for the better.
8. — Where(you/be), Tommy? Look at your face!
You are a sight!
— Mummy, you(always/grumble)!
9. Standing near the taxi, Ann watched the luggage
(carry) into the house. The luggage(be) heavy.
10. At his departure Rose continued(weep) largely
through the fury at(leave) alone with Nurse Williams.
1. Kate (swim) for two hours. At twelve o’clock
she(still/swim). But when the first rain
(fall), she (turn) back and
(swim) towards the shore.
2. If you(send) the telegram the day before
yesterday as I told you to do, they(receive) it yesterday
morning. I wish you(listen) to my advice.
3. — I(work) on the article since morning, but I
(make) no progress so far.
— What makes you(think) you
(make) no progress? You (write) half the article. You
(make) very good progress.
4. — Jack, you look upset. What (you two/talk)
about?
— I(try) to explain to Bob that he is not right but
he(not/agree) as usual.
5. I (just/buy) a new book by Dan Brown. It’s a
very good book, beautifully (write) and very well
(translate). It is one of the best books by this author I
(ever/read).
6. (you/know) that the mistake
(make) by John at the beginning of the testing didn’t allow the examiner
(give) him an excellent mark.
7. — Mark, you know, I didn’t like the film which
(so much/speak) about now?
— Really? Don’t tell anybody you didn’t or you
(laugh) at.
— Let them laugh. Why should I like every film that
___________(talk) about?
— But if people talk about a film so much, I suppose it is really good.
—-Not always.
8. — Tom(stay) at his sister’s place, because he
(have) his flat (renovate) at the
moment.
— Do you happen to know when it(renovate)?
— I think they (complete) every thing by next
month.
9. Sue(work) at the school for eight years and then
she quit. Now she(work) at the university for five years
already.
10. — Betty, how long (you/wait) for Ann
yesterday?
— I(wait) for her for half an hour but she didn’t
come. I learnt later that she (fall out) with Alan and
(cry) all day, (forget) about
everybody and everything.
1. Climate change is a fact and it’s high time urgent measures
(take) to deal with it.
2. — It’s a secret, Tom.
— (you/understand) that no one else must
(tell)?
— Of course I do.
3. Jack’s study was in a mess. Judging by the books and papers on the
writing table, he must(work) since we left him in the
morning.
4. It was five o’clock. We(wait) for Douglas for
two hours already and had no idea when he(come). I
insisted that we(call) him.
5. I was sure they (talk) about me, because they
(break off) as soon as I(enter).
6. — Frank(take) his final examinations in spring.
Do you think he(pass) them?
— I am sure he (pass). He
(work) so hard.
7. Next month our English teacher (work) at the
university for twenty five years. I am sure that ten years from now she
(stilVwork) here as active as ever.
8. —(you/tell) that the bridge
(build) by the time we move to the town.
— Nobody(tell) me anything so far.
9. Kevin (see) to enter the house,
(take) the money from the drawer and
(put) it into his bag.
10. I(do) everything yesterday by five o’clock and
(wait) for Ann at the entrance. She was late as usual.
1. John, I am afraid I must be ofi' now. My parents
(come) to see me tonight. I (not/see) them for a long
time and I am looking forward to(see) them.
2. This morning I(get up) with a terrible headache
and (decide) to walk to my office instead of
(take) a bus. The weather(be) sunny
and it was nice to walk down the street.
3. (worry) by the news, I kept
(think) of the(not/finish) letter(lie)
on the table.
4. I remember Mother (reprimand) me when I
spoiled her favourite fish cake. Luckily, my error cost me only a reprimand
but nothing more serious than that!
5. Sue, I don’t think John(agree) to help you until
he(know) all the details of the plan.
6. By the time Alice (be) twenty five, she
(graduate) from university and(write)
several interesting short stories. She (become) a very
popular author recently. Her books are in great demand with the readers.
7. When Liz didn’t phone me in the evening as we
(agree), I knew something must(happen), I was right.
She(fall) ill.
8. Sam (finish) dinner, (wash)
the dishes,(sit) down in his armchair,
(open) the book of poems he(buy) the day before and
(start) to read.
9. The boy (play) chess for three hours when I
came, so I knew they(not/be able) to do anything else
that evening.
10. — Kevin, let’s have dinner. I(swim) for two
hours. I am very hungry.
— Dinner(be) ready in ten minutes. Wait a bit.
1._______ (you/hear) that Ann promises that when we
(see) Tom (work), we
_________(be) surprised?
2. — It sounds strange but I can’t remember what I
(do) at this time two years ago.
— Perhaps you (sleep). That is why you don’t
remember anything.
3. — Jack (tell) the other day that the issue of his
promotion (not/con sider) yet, but when it was he
(inform) immediately.
— By Monday they(consider) the issue for over
two months with no sign of result yet.
4. Ann (not/decide) anything by Wednesday, though
we (discuss) the situation long enough. She is so
indecisive.
5. It is not the first time you(disagree), is it? And it
is not the first time she(take) offence at me.
6. — John, what(happen)?
— 1(lose) my purse with all the money.
— Where(can/you/lose) it?
— I don’t know. I suppose I(have) it stolen on the
bus.
7. The book is so interesting! I (read) for three
hour's already. I(read) almost all of it. I think that by
tomorrow I(finish)(read).
8. Liz, I can’t afford (stay) at such an expensive
hotel. I’d rather we(find) something cheaper. There is
no point in(spend) so much money.
9. They claim(solve) the problem already but I am
not sure of it. I heard them hotly (discuss) something
personal a few minutes ago.
10. No sooner(I/enter) the room than a young man
(come up) to me with a glass of champagne. I
(be) sure it (be) the first time I
(see) him in my life and(not/know)
his name but half an hour later he (still/ask) me
questions about my relatives and (tell) me something
about his new business.
1. Kevin, I was so busy yesterday and didn’t know there was a train
strike. If ].(watch) the news, I(stay)
at home instead of(go) to the railway station.
2. John must (delay) by something serious. He
should(be) here at least an hour ago.
3. I wish I (have) the money to buy some new
clothes but at the moment I can’t afford(do) it.
4. If only Sue(graduate) from university, she
(not/be) in the situation she is in today. I remember
(tell) her to study but she(listen) to
me!
5. Mark, it’s high time you(take) some
responsibility for your actions. It’s time you(learn) to be
more particular about the way you speak.
6. (interest) in all sorts of things, he was himself a
very(interest) man.
7. If you walk into the road without(look), you risk
(knock down) by a car.
8. After (study) History for three years, he went on
(study) Political Science. If only he
(learn) foreign languages!
9. — Tom, let’s go for a walk, shall we? We(sit) at
home for two days already.
— Ann, I’d rather we(stay) at home. I don’t think
that the weather (change) for the better. It
(just/stop) raining but it may rain again soon.
10. Ann noticed John (leave) the office at three
o’clock without (see) by anyone so he can’t
(work) in the lab now as you say.
1. John had nothing(suggest) and didn’t feel grown
up enough(take) seriously.
2. — Would you like me(turn) down the radio a
bit?
— No, it’s all right. I am used to(work) with the
radio on.
3. Mary is so bossy. She acts as if she(own) the
place, but she is our maid.
4. The doctor’s recommendation was that Alex
(spend) the winter in Nice. Alex(have) problems with
health recently.
5. Robert resented(ask)(wait).
He expected the boss(see) him at once.
6. David says he’ll come and give a talk at the conference on condition
that we(pay) him a reasonable fee.
7. — I dread (think) what
(happen) to Mike. He is over three hours late.
— He must (oversleep). I saw him at Tom’s
birthday party at midnight yesterday.
8. Jane, you should(apologize) when you saw that
his feelings were hurt. Why didn’t you do it? You(be)
impolite.
9. — Kate, I regret(tell) about it.
— Sue, I regret(hurt) your feelings but 1 had to do
it, it might do you good.
10. Kate(come) home around ten o’clock. By that
time the children (fall) asleep, but her mother
(wait) for her(watch) TV.
1. — John, unless your sister (turn down) the
music, I won’t be able to concentrate.
— I’d rather you(ask) her to do it yourself. Why
should I ask her?
2. (pass) the driving test, I bought a car. I wish I
(teach) how to drive a long time ago. I still have little
practice.
3. — I can’t help (wonder) how Liz managed
(climb) the career ladder so quickly.
— Some of her influential friends must(help) her.
She is considered (be) one of the most prosperous
women nowadays.
4. Ann was made (scrub) the floor. She must
(do) it for two hours already and I don’t know when she
(be free).
5. John, it is so difficult(deal) with your brother
because he is used to(do) everything on his own.
6. The parcel seems(open) before it was delivered.
I think I’ll file a complaint.
7. (hear) the story twice, she didn’t feel like
(listen) to it again.
8. James(never/make) such a wonderful career if
he(not/study) so hard at university. He is president of
our bank now.
9. I wish I (know) the answer to this question at
yesterday’s exam! I wish I (work) harder during the
term.
10. Ann denied(see) me at the concert, though 1 am
sure I saw her(sit) in the stalls.
1. The board members went on(discuss) the next
item on the agenda but they couldn’t come to any conclusion, though they
(discuss) it for a long time.
2. — I prefer (wear) clothes of natural fibers to
(buy) artificial ones. What about you, Helen?
— So do I.
3. Tom recommended that the damages (assess)
immediately. We followed his advice at once.
4. John didn’t object to (examine). He was
accustomed to (take) various kinds of tests
(prove) his qualifications and (get)
the job.
5. I don’t mind (remind) you every day
(switch off) the light when you leave the house, but I
would appreciate your (try)
(remember)(do) it on your own.
6. — This museum is worth(visit) as it presents a
real biography of the city. I(be) there twice already and
would like(visit) it again.(you/join)
me?
— With pleasure.
7. John is said to(come) into a fortune when his
distant relative, Robert, died. Sometimes what looks like a disaster turns out
(be) a blessing in disguise.
8. — Dan, Pauline(make) a delicious cake. Would
you like a piece?
— No, thanks. I(not/eat) cakes.
— Since when(you/deny) yourself a treat?
— Since I(be) on a diet. I(put
on) three kilograms in the last two weeks.
9. — (you/know), Jack, that shooting
(grow) in popularity these days?
(you/ever/try) shooting?
— Yes, I (try) shooting but I
(not/like) it and very soon(quit) it.
10. Ann, hurry up. The train is likely (leave) in
several minutes. The lights are green.
1. — It is no use(arrive) half an hour early. We’d
only have(wait).
— You know, Ann, I don’t mind(wait). It’s better
(be) too early than too late.
2. Remember (take) your hat when you
(go out). The sun is shining so brightly and it is hot
outside.
3. Robert, what(you/do) when you were in Paris
this spring? We (do) a lot of sightseeing. Can you
imagine? Once when we(visit) the Eiffel Tower, we
(meet) Peter. He(pretend)
not to see us because he was there with his new girlfriend.
4. — It’s not the first time my car (break down)
since I(have) it.
— It’s high time you (buy) a new car, Tom. I
recommend that you(do) it as soon as possible.
5. News just(come in) of a huge fire in the suburbs
of the city. According to the first reports, it(break out)
during the day in the warehouse. The situation remains tense because the
fire is difficult to put out yet.
6. John hates his job but he can’t give it up since he has to earn his
living. But if he (come) into a fortune, he
(give up)(work) at once.
7. — I hear you (buy) a new house! When
(you/move)?
— I (move) one of these days. By the end of
December I (live) in a new house for three months
already.
8. Ann and Sue share an apartment. They sometimes
(argue) because Ann(always/make) a
mess in the room. Look, her jeans(lie) on the dressing
table again!
9. Martin, do you happen to know why Kate won’t stop
(tell) everyone how unhappy she is? She
(always/complain) about every thing. Look, Kate
(tell) Liz about her depression again. She
(not/see) that she(laugh) at?
10. Hardly(I/touch) the pillow when I
(fall) asleep. I(be) on my feet all day and
(get/tired).
1. Don’t you know, Jill, that I am not used to(tell)
what to do. Please, stop(do) it over and over again.
2. — You seem (do) everything already. When
(you/do) it?
— The other day.
3. — Do you feel like(walk)?
— I’d rather (go) by bus. The weather
(change) for the worse for the last two hours.
4. At eleven o’clock in the evening I (still/look)
through the notes I (make) at the lecture. The
information (be) new to me and I
(want) to make sure that I(have) no questions left.
5. John doesn’t know French. He can’t(translate)
the text. It was Ann who(do) it.
6. Nick(save) money for a new mobile phone since
he (see) the advertisement, but he
(not/save) enough so far.
7. When I first(come) to this house it was a quiet
area. But since then a new housing estate(build) and it
(become) very noisy. I (think) of
moving to the country.
8. I have collected all the documents that(need) for
the house sale. Can you take them to the lawyer’s office to
(sign).
9. You had better (go) and (see)
the boss and (say) what you
(already/do). If you(put off)(explain)
it to him, he(only/be) annoyed.
10. By the time the fireman (arrive), the house
(be) on fire from top to bottom, but it
(be) clear that if someone (give) the alarm earlier, they
might (stand) a chance of (save) the
building.
1. — Mark___________(spend) all his spare time writing books.
He says that by the end of next year he(already/write)
three books and all of them(become) bestsellers.
— Mark is so self-confident!
2. For years I(do) all my washing by hand, then
last year I (buy) a washing machine and I must say it
(make) washing day much less exhausting.
3. On Saturday afternoon I(see) Kate sitting in the
garden. “I (think) you (work) on
Saturday,” I (say)- “I(work) this
morning,” (explain) Kate, “but at lunchtime the boss
(go) off to play golf and(tell) us all
to go home. It’s high time he(give) us a whole Saturday
off actually. I (work) practically every Saturday since
the beginning of the year.”
4. — If you want a candid opinion, you’d better ask my sister. She
never(tell) white lies, she always(say)
exactly what she(think).
—(your sister’s frankness/annoy)
people?
— Yes, it(do). The average person
(not/want) a truthful answer, he (want) you to say
something agreeable.
5. Kevin(keep) looking at Ann, wondering where
he(see) her before.
6. — Dan, what(you/do)? 1 (look
for) you for ages.
— I(build) a barbeque in the garden.
7. When I came home, everyone (stop) talking.
They (talk) about my birthday and the presents and
(not/want) to tell me anything beforehand.
8. Tom(return) to the book he
(read) before his mother(enter). He
(try) to concentrate but he couldn’t. Her last words
(still/ring) in his ears.
9. When I got home, Bill(lie) on the sofa. The TV
set was on but he(not/watch) it. He
(fall) asleep and (snore) loudly. I
(turn) the TV set off and just then he(wake up).
10. I (see) my bank manager tomorrow. I
(ask) him for a loan.
1. If Nicole (not/study) at the Royal Academy of
Art six years ago, she (not/work) as a curator in the
National Gallery now.
2. Nick (always/lose) files because he often
(forget) to store information on an electronic device.
3. Look, Jane. Those women (still/argue). They
(argue) since we(play) tennis but we
(start) an hour ago. I wonder when they
(make up) at last.
4. Liza sounds as if she(be) on top of the world.
She is absolutely happy. Tom(just/propose) to her.
5. When I came home from school, my elder’ brother made me
(clean) up my room. I was made
(wash) the dishes, too.
6. Yesterday evening John went to the theatre. When he
(get) there, Mary(already/wait) for him.
She(arrive) early and(wait) for him for
half an hour.
7. My father(work) in that office for twelve years.
Then he _________ (got) a job in a bank. Next month he
8. I (work) there for two years already. (meet) my friends (walk) home. They yesterday when I (be) to the club
where they (play) football. They (go)
to a cafe for a drink and(invite) me to join them but I
(refuse) as my wife(wait) for me for
half an hour already and I(have to) hurry.
9. It’s the first time I (drive) a Porsche. It’s
fantastic, I(never/drive) such cars before.
10. Kevin couldn’t fall asleep so I suggested that he
(drink) some warm milk with honey. It usually helps.
1. We (go) on holiday next Friday. The plane
(leave) at five o’clock, so we
(sunbathe) in Florida by lunchtime!
2. The suspect claims (watch) TV at the time of
robbery. I think that he is telling a lie. He can’t(watch)
TV at that time, the electricity was cut off there because of the
thunderstorm.
3. Sue, would you consider (get) married to
someone twice your age? Why not if he is twice as rich as you are.
4. Alex, it’s strange that you(go) there without me.
You promised (accompany) me. You could
(call) me at least!
5. Mother (have) a rest in her room since she
(return) home. Don’t disturb her!
6. I hear Ann(fall) ill and she is in hospital now.
What hospital(she/take to)?
7. — 1 wonder if John (join) us when we
(tell) him about our trip to Mexico.
— No doubt he will. John (dream) of going to
Latin America since he(start) to learn Spanish.
8. — Jane, you (always/be) one of those people
who know exactly what they(do) every day next week
and how many tasks they(complete) by the end of the
next week?
— No, I am not that kind of person, unfortunately.
9. Mary’s skin looks so red because she(lie) in the
sun too long. It’s high time she(go) into the shadow.
10. —(you/know) the boy who
(talk) to Betty? I(never/see) him before.
—- It’s Bob Brown. It isn’t the first time he(invite).
Betty (meet) him at the art exhibition and since then
they(be) quite close.
1. As soon as we (hear) from suppliers, we
(let) you know when the goods(be)
in stock.
2. I’d rather you(not/call) tomorrow afternoon. 1
(entertain) visitors.
3. When we (get) to the airport we
(find) that all the flights (cancel)
because of the fog. We had no choice but(wait) for our
flight(announce).
4. After (get) (know) John
better, I regretted (judge) him unfairly. He turned out
(be) a good boy always ready to give a helping hand
whenever you need.
5. Ann, if we (not/leave) now, the party
(be over) by the time we(get) there. So,
hurry up.
6. At last you are here, Tom! I (wait) for more than
half an hour. I should(know) that you
(be) late.
7. On (graduate) from high school Dan went on
(study) at Eton. For him (be) a
student of that prestigious university was an achievement.
8. Sue advised her daughter Ann (resist)
(buy) more new clothes but Ann was used to
(do) whatever she liked and very seldom
(listen) to her mother.
9. In addition to (lose) the poor dog risked
(run) over by a car.
10. — Bob, why are you hiding?
— I would hate(notice) smoking in a public place.
1. The girl speaks of the book as if she(read) it, but I
know that she has never opened the cover. She is not used
(read) books in the original. She usually (read) a brief
plot summary to show that she knows everything.
2. Nick(date) Ann for 8 years already. It’s time he
(propose) to her. I wonder when
(he/do) it at last.
3. If Mark(arrive) a bit earlier, none of things that
went wrong (not/happen) and everything
(be) fine now.
4. Ann’s eyes are red. She looks as if she (cry)-
Tom(make fun) of Ann again.
5. The little girl was afraid (go) near the dog
because she was afraid of(bite). The girl didn’t know
that the dog was very kind.
6. (arrive) early for dental appointment, Tom spent
time (look) through the magazines
(lie) on the table.
7. (see) the movie before, I didn’t feel like
(see) it again and decided to go for a walk to the park.
The weather(be) wonderful.
8. (use) to(live) alone, John had
difficulty(communicate) with his roommates.
9. I’d rather(go) to the country yesterday but I was
too busy.
10. Some people believe that the Earth(damage) by
human activity now. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a
better place(live).
1. — Sally, do you remember(meet) Bob and Ann,
who we(get) acquainted with in Paris last year? Well,
they (come) to visit us next Friday. We
(not/decide) where to take them yet. We may
(go) for a drive in the country or
(organize) a surprise party for them on the bank of the river if the weather
_________(permit).
2. Mark suggested that we(go) to the country and
offered(give) me a lift-
3. Bob must(have) his flat decorated. There is a
strong smell of paint coming from his door.
4. — John, I’m afraid I can’t lend you my bicycle. I
(have) it repaired now.
— By what time (it/repair)? How much money
(charge) for repairs?
5. John, it is so nice to see you again. You are so fresh and tanned! It
looks as if you(have) a good holiday.
6. Neither John nor Jack(be) here now. They both
(just/go). I wonder when they
(return). I’ll wait for them here if you(not/mind).
7. When Tom was little, he used(be) scared stiff
when he watched horror films. It took him quite a long time to get used
(take) them easy.
8. The book is likely (publish) and
(appear) on sale pretty soon.
9. If I(not/miss) my last check up at the dentist’s, I
(not/have) a toothache now.
10. I saw a car (cross) the square and
(stop) before our door. I also saw a man
(dress ) m a black coat(get out ) of it and
(ring) the doorbell.
1. Robert is proud(work) in the company since its
foundation. The other day he (offer) the post of
Managing Director.
2. — Mary, do you think it’s better(love) and lost
than never(love) at all?
— To tell the truth, it’s difficult to say.
3. — Jack, why(you/smell) the milk?
— It (smell) a bit strange. I think it might
___________(go off).
4. — How much(the parcel/weigh)?
— I am not sure. The assistant (weigh) it at the
moment.
5. — Nick, you (work) here for too long and
(have) no promotion yet. Don’t you think it’s high time
you(find) a new job?
— By the time the summer comes, I
(definitely/find) a new job. I(already/look for) it now.
6. The girl (stop) and (wait)
until the train(pass).
7. — How long(you/know) Sue?
— I (know) her for four years already. We first
(meet) when we(enter) university in
2022.
8. Only Alice(dress) in a black tweed skirt and a
large white sweater and(sit) next to Mark on the sofa
seemed(relax).
9. Mary, we believe that you(be) busy since you
(arrive) in Moscow. But, please, find some time to visit
us. We miss you.
10. — The film (begin) at three o’clock and
(last) for more than two hours. Everyone
(enjoy) it?
—-1 am not sure. It’s a bit strange.
1. — Jill, why(you/wear) an engagement ring? You
are not engaged, are you?
— Don’t you know that Mark(propose) to me the
other day? I am looking forward to(marry) him in June.
2. When Sue looked at Nick, he was no longer smiling and lost in
thought again. “How quickly your mood(change)!” she
exclaimed. “What (you/think) about?” “I
(think) about my summer exams. I
(think) that I (fail) them all again. I
(not/work) hard this year.”
3. — Rita, come here for a minute, will you?
— Oh, what (you/want)? Can’t you see that I am
busy(clean) the windows in my room?
— I want you(help) me (move)
the table in the kitchen.
— Ok, 1(come).
4. —Alex, what(you/do) tonight?
— I(not/decide) yet. You know, I
(get) already used to(be) at home every night. I’d rather
(stay) in and (watch) a new film than
(go) out in such bad weather.
5. — John, who (you/talk) to on the telephone
when I came in?
— It was Alice. How long(you/speak) to her?
— We(speak) for two hours.
6. There was a strong smell and the sound of frying. Julia
(cook) something delicious for her guests since morning.
They(be) to come at two o’clock.
7. — The mayor of the city is said to(advise) the
police (undertake) an investigation of bribes in the
municipal council.
— That’s strange, usually he doesn’t allow
(investigate) such sensitive matters.
8. Do you happen to know what the matter with Ann is? She used to
(keep) her feelings to herself and now she
(always/complain) about every thing. It really gets on my
nerves. I am not used to(listen) to such things.
9. John, if you agree (risk)
(lose) your money, you can attempt(invest) in the shares
of the company.
10. — Kate, have you heard that at yesterday’s meeting the board of
directors discussed all the pros and cons of the deal and then went on
(consider) then' possible profits.
— Really? I didn’t attend the meeting yesterday, I can’t tell you
anything.
1. — Jane,(you/know) where Davis is? I am tired
of waiting for him. Soon I(stand) at the bus stop for
twenty minutes already.
— He might (get stuck) in a traffic jam or
something might(delay) him.
— He could (phone) me at least! I
(not/wait) for him so long.
2. Kate, I think you should put on something more formal. 1
(not/wear) this skirt to an interview if I
(be) you. It is too short.
3. — Jane, you’ll never believe what(happen)! Our
country house(burgle)!
— Well, Ann, we (have/our house/burgle) last
winter, so I know the feeling of disgust and loathing.
4. When I arrived at the meeting, the first speaker
(just/finish) speaking and the audience (clap).
Everybody(be/excited).
5. — Pauline, this time next month we(sail) around
the islands and you (take) your entrance exams to
university.
— But in a month we (already/retum) and you
(enjoy) the holiday in Nice.
6. Look, Ivanov(pass) the ball to Petrov and Petrov
(score) the goal. He is great!
7. — Tom,(you/be able) to go to the Alps with us
next weekend?
— No, I(be) in Paris then.
— It is great! There are a few things I’d like you to buy me while you
_________(be) there.
— Yes, of course I(do) it with pleasure.
8. — Did you remember (buy) the book I asked
you for?
— Sony, I didn’t. I (buy) it when I
(go out) again, I promise. This time I won’t forget.
9. —(you/complete) the arrangements for our trip
yet, John?
— Well, I (make) the reservations but there
(still/be) some details(confirm). Our
plane(leave) at six-thirty. So, be ready this time.
10. — Helen,(you/see) Jane today?
— Yes, I (see) her in the park, but I
(not/see) her since then.
—- If you(see) her, remind her about the interview
with Mr Stone.
— I will.
1. Ann, I suppose that when you(come) back in
five years’ time, all these old houses(knock) down. 1 am
sure of it.
2. — John, when(I/come round)? Is Monday still
Ok?
— Well, don’t come at five o’clock, 1(work) at this
time.
— What time do you think you(be) free?
— I expect I (finish) my work by seven.
_________(it/be) Ok?
— Yes, it is.
— By the way, Ann,(you/go) near the post office?
If you (go) past there, could you buy me some
envelopes, please?
— No problem. So,(I/see) you later.
3. Bob and Tom were soaked to the skin. They
(walk) in the rain. They(leave) their umbrellas at home.
4. The radio in Paul’s room(play) since six a.m. I
wish someone (turn) it off! It’s unbearable. Why not
(do) it yourself?
5. — You(not/clean) the kitchen yet?
— Stop (complain)! It’s the second time you
(ask) me to do it. Why is it so important?
— My elder sister(come) to stay tomorrow and I
don’t want her(see) the kitchen in a mess.
— Ok, 1(do) it soon.
6. Alex(try)(phone) John at the
office since morning but she can’t get hold of him. And we won’t be able to
see him tonight either. By the time we(get) home, John
(go out) to the club.
7. — How many times(Carol/be) late for work this
month?
— A lot of times.
— And how many times(she/be) late last month?
— Probably more than once. She has a hard time
(wake up) in the morning. I am afraid she(foe) soon.
8. Jill(speak) over the phone for a long time already,
it is time she(stop)(talk). She should
(do) her home assignment now instead of
(talk). She must(forget) about her exam in maths.
9. — Ken looked at Sue and understood that she
(cry). Her eyes were red. She must(quarrel) with Tom
again.
— How many times(they/quarrel) and how many
times(they/make it up)?
— I think a lot. It is time they(split) up. It will be
good for both of them.
10. George (question) by the police now. He is
accused of(steal) the neighbour’s bicycle yesterday. I
wonder if he(confess) to the crime.
1. — Who(interview) when you
(enter) the conference hall?
— John(be). He(interview) for
half an hour already, but looked relaxed.
2. — Why don’t you use your car, Sam?
— I (have) it repaired now. I
(have) a bad accident recently but I hope the car(be)
repaired by next Friday and I(be able) to give you a lift
as usual.
3. Andrew is not used to (tell) what to do. He’d
rather (be) on his own. So is his wife. They have so
much in common.
4. Mary, there appears(be) a car accident. I wonder
if there are any casualties. Let’s go and see, shall we?
5. The next time Nick saw Ann, he acted as if he
(never/see) her before. He(behave) strangely for the last
three days. I wonder what(happen) to him.
6. It was nice of Nick (offer)
(pay) the fare as I had no change on me.
7. The police insist their car (not/park) here and
(move) immediately. It’s advisable that they
(listen) to the police or they(fine).
8. If Sue (not/buy) such an expensive dress
yesterday, she (can/buy) shoes, but unfortunately she
couldn’t afford(do) it.
9. — You (hear) that Jane got Steve
(marry) her?
— It is unbelievable. Jane can’t(do) it. I’d rather
you(stop)(gossip).
10. Why didn’t Mark say anything? He must(give) no
opportunity to object. I wish Mark (say) something to
prove his innocence.
1. John is believed(tempt) fate for many years but
no one(know) what(happen) to him
in the near future. He is a risky man.
2. Sue’s mother insists that she(study) hard until
she(graduate) from university.
3. Managers enjoy (boss) other people but hate
(contradict), though some of them don’t mind
(give) a piece of advice if they(be)
in trouble.
4. — Robert, do you feel like (have) a cup of
coffee now?
— Not really. I’d prefer (have) tea and in
general I prefer(have) tea to
(drink) coffee after eight o’clock.
5. — The window wants (fix). I advise
(send) for a carpenter.
— I’ll do it if I(have) time.
6. —Alice doesn’t seem to object to(make) fun of.
— Yes, Alice is a very good personality. She is so easy
_________(deal) with.
7. Divers are reported (find) a Spanish ship which
is thought(sink) 400 years ago. The ship is believed to
(return) to Spain(carry) gold bars.
8. Peter congratulated Sue on(admit) to university
and advised(go) to the cafe to celebrate it. She was glad
(offer) such a good idea.
9. After his final exams, at which he didn’t do very well, Sam said he
was fed up with (study) but his mother was sure that
later he would regret(leave) school so early and insisted
on(he/stay) on for another two years.
10. — Kate, what (make) you
(think) that you are qualified to give advice on such matters?
— I think I am. That is my strong belief
1. Ann looked out of the window — it was cold and windy. Judging by
the puddles it(rain) heavily all night. She didn’t feel like
(go) out and decided(watch) a new
film. Ann was sure that by the end of the day the weather
(change) for the better and she (be
able) to go for a walk.
2. — How long(you/read) this book, Kate?
— 1(read) it for two days already. This is the best
book I(read) recently.
— Where(you/get) it?
3. — Tom (give) it to me as a present on my
birthday. The book is brilliant and is worth(read). As
soon as I(finish) reading, I(give) it
to you. I am the fastest reader you(ever/see), so you
(enjoy) it soon, too.
4. Kevin, don’t forget that you (be) at the railway
station at five o’clock tomorrow. Don’t be late or the train
(leave) before you(arrive) there.
5. — Is it the first time you (drive) a car, Mary?
— Of course not. I(drive) for two years already. I
am an experienced driver.
— Really? I do not think so, to tell you the truth.
6. — Where(you/be), Alex? What
(you/do)?
— I (clean) my flat. Can you imagine I
(wash) five windows?
— It’s great!
— What about you?
— I(stay) with my friends at the weekend and then
(go) to Rita’s party. Rita (graduate)
from university and now she (look) for the job as a
doctor.
— When(she/graduate)?
— Two months ago.
— Please, give her my regards in case you(see) her.
7. This young businessman is very afraid(go bust)
and therefore refuses (take) risks. He knows that if a
company (go bust), it is forced
(close) because it is financially unsuccessfill.
8. Neither Bob nor Jolin(be) in Moscow now. They
(go) to the South the other day but by September both of
them(be) in here already and you(be
able) to see them.
9. My little sister(learn) at school yesterday that
water(boil) at 100°I(tell) that Sue
(offer) a new well-paid job. She is very happy, to say
nothing of her mother, who always says that money spent on the brain
(be) never spent in vain.
10. If you (know) French well, you
(not/get lost) in Leon when you were there. If only you
(learn) at least one foreign language when you were at
university.
1. I don’t like either Bob or his brother Tom. They both act as if they
(know) all the answers to all the questions. It’s high time
they(stop) boasting!
2. If Jill (not offer) two well-paid jobs, she
(not be) in a dilemma now and(not
phone) me now asking for advice which one to choose.
3. Linda, you needn’t (ask) Ann the time of the
train’s departure. I could have told you when the train leaves.
4. You should (see) Robert’s face when Sue told
him about the wedding. It’s strange that she(do) it. It
was not generous of her.
5. When my sister called me, I (cook). 1
(cook) all day because the Browns
(come) to visit us in the evening. She asked me if I
(manage) to cook everything by their arrival. I answered that I
______________(already/finish).
6. Rita couldn’t help (smile) to herself,
(picture) how amazed her sister would be
(see) her at the party.
7. (know) that Mark’s phone had broken down, his
father bought him a new one. On top of everything else, the father bought
him a one-way ticket to Paris! Like I said, believe what you want.
8. — I remember (take) to Greece when I was a
child.(you/be) to Greece?
— Yes, I (be) there more than once. Last year I
(be) in Greece for three weeks. It was an unforgettable
trip.
9. Ann (come) here on business. Although she
(be) here only half a year, she(pick
up) enough English to be able to speak it quite well.
10. We used to (go) to bed at midnight or later.
Now we are asleep by ten because with one baby we have had to get used to
(wake up).
1. If Alan ________ (enter) university in 2020, he
(graduate) from it already and(work)
now in his brother’s company instead of(run errands)
for different people.
2. — Neither Mary nor Tom (be) to Australia and
(see) koala bears.
— Neither I. Let’s go there when we
___________(have) holidays.
— Oh no, it’s too far, it(take) us about twenty four
hours to get there. We’d rather (watch) a wildlife
documentary on TV.
— I don’t mind.
3. —What(you/do) from five to six yesterday, Jill?
— I(send) e-mails at this time.
— How many e-mails(you/send)?
— A lot.
4. By the time Sam (come) tomorrow, I
(paint) the fence in the garden for two hours and he
(have) to wait until I (finish)
painting.
5. Alex, something must be wrong with our plane. At least seven
airlines(take off) since we(be) here, and
we(still/wait).
6. John, frankly speaking, if I (realize) that you
were really serious about what you said, I(think) it over
much more carefully.
7. My dear brother, it is high time you (stop)
(rely) on our parents and try(stand)
on your own feet.
8. Mark is a reckless driver. It’s the third time he
(have) a bad accident and(treat) in hospital. I think he
should stop(walk) on the edge.
9. —- Sam appears(keep) the details of the case a
secret for the time being.
— Do you think he(reveal) them to me?
— No one (know) anything. I suggest we
_________(wait).
10. — Ann, I’ll have our boss (choose) me
(carry out) the research. Do you think I
(manage)(do) it?
—- Let’s hope for the best.
1. (do) the work very quickly, John decided
(go) to the park where his friend
(play) football. They (play) football for more than an
hour already and(go) home soon. He had to hurry.
2. — My bed is in a mess. Who(sleep) in it?
— I think it is John.
— He (always/sleep) in my bed while I
(be) away. I’ll punish him.
3. (find) a way out, we issued a joint statement,
which made us(feel) absolutely happy and relieved.
4. The police(search) Nick’s office all day today
but they(not/find) any incriminating documents so far. 1
am sure Nick (manage) (get away)
with this again. He is a very lucky man.
5. If Dan(know) about the company’s difficulties,
he (not/agree) to work for them. Now he wishes he
(go) to work for another company. Unfortunately, what
is done cannot be undone.
6. Nick doesn’t seem(be) quite well. He shouldn’t
hesitate (see) a doctor. I understand he is afraid
(go) to the doctor, but it is no good
(put) it off.
7. — Jane, isn’t it time for you(change) your job?
— I wouldn’t mind(change) my job, but not if it
means(move) to another city.
8. Peter denies(forge) the signature of the manager
and claims (not/see) the documents, but his boss is
determined(hold) an inquiry into the matter even though
it’ll involve(turn) it over to the police.
9. Robert, I think we’ll place a big order with your company provided
we (give) a discount. (you/support)
us?
10._______________They say that neither the party leaders not the president
(go) to call the mass media to account. I wish they
__________________(do) it!
1. The blouse Ann(wear) now
(suit) her very well. It(look) very beautiful and unusual.
I (not/see) anything like that before. I wonder where
(she/buy) it.
2. Peter(enjoy) the music that
(play) on the radio. He(hear) neither the melody nor the
singer before and (be) sorry he
(not/know) what the song(be) about.
3. To tell you the truth, I don’t know when Ann
(recover) but as soon as she(recover), I’ll let you know.
4. — 1(see) my editor tomorrow.
—(you/write) a book?
— Yes, I am and he wants me to sign a new contract.
5. — Liza, you (always/come) late. Don’t you
realize it’s not polite to keep people(wait)?
— I am so sorry, but I am not late on purpose. I
(hold) up in a traffic jam. The traffic(be) bad today.
6. We (wait) for Amanda for thirty minutes and
then(decide) to start watching the film without her. She
shouldn’t(be late).
7. Be careful, Ann. If you (not/stop)
(tease) Sue, she(quarrel) with you for
good.
8. — Bob, do you happen to know why Mark
(always/tell) all those silly jokes? Doesn’t he see he(be)
stupid?
— I’m afraid not.
9. I (need) your help immediately, Jill. There is
something wrong with my dog. It(have) a temperature
and it(hardly/breathe).
10. The parcel appears (open) before it
(deliver). I wondered who(do) it.
1. Tom: “Why does a woman say that she(shop)
when she(not/buy) a thing?” Ann: “Why does a man say
that he (hunt) when he (not/bring)
back any bag?” (принести добычу)
2. I wish I(learn) to distinguish between good and
bad but I am airaid this is impossible. 1 always lack common sense.
3. — Jane, look! In the typewriter there is a sheet of paper on which
someone(learn) to type.
— It(may/be) Tom. He asked me the other day
whose this typewriter was.
4. —Why(Carol/fail) her maths exam?
— She(revise) for it only for two days and
(not/leam) even half of the material she was to know. It
was the first time Carol(fail) since she
(study) at university.
— I am sure that by September she (revise)
everything and(pass) the exam easily and successfully.
5. When John entered the room, his classmates tried
(pretend) that they(not/discuss) him
but(chat) about different nonsense.
6. Kevin, I hope you don’t forget that the train
(leave) at five o’clock from Victoria Station. If you
(not/hurry) and (start) for the station right away, you
(be late) and the train(leave) without
you.
7. Sue was amazed. Her room looked almost brand new. The walls
(paint) a pale warm pink. The curtains
(draw) and the fire (light). All the furniture
(dust). The table(move) out but a wireless
set(add). Sue was absolutely happy. John
(do) everything to her liking.
8. — Julia, would you like(sit) or do you prefer
(stand)?
— I (sit) down in my office, so I’d rather
(stand) if you don’t mind.
9. —- Liz, Alan(come) at last.
— It’s good news.
— (you/fmd) your way all right then, Alan? I
(not/hear) you(ring) the bell.
— I didn’t find the bell, so I(knock) at the door.
10. The door(open) by Ann’s mother. '"Well, you
are just in time. I(make) cakes. Ann
(have) breakfast in the kitchen. Join her.”
1. “Jack(come) on Friday,” Sue announced. “Ann
(have) a message from him this morning.” “Oh, it is
typical of him to arrive whenever he (wish) but we
(have) our flat redecorated now. I don’t think this is a
good time for him to pay us a visit. I wonder where he
(stay).”
2. —Alison, why(you/be upset)?
— I (not/be) so upset if you
(invite) me to your party last Sunday. Everybody seems
(be) there except me.
3. — David(retire) recently.
— How long (he/work) for the company by the
time he(retire)?
— He(work) for it for 30 years and he
(do) the company a lot of good.
4. I am frequently told, “You should(save) some
money for a rainy day. You can’t count on(rescue) by
your parents every time you get into financial difficulty.”
5. Alex(tell) not to go there but he wouldn’t listen
and now he(have) serious financial problems which are
very difficult to solve once and for all.
6. Ronald.(realize) that he(be)
so interested in what Sofia (say) that he
(forget) to eat. Sofia was a great speaker.
7. Hardly (Tom/arrive) in Paris when he
(get) a call from home that his sister was seriously ill
and he(have) to return to Moscow.
8. John, do you hope that all the debts which you
(fall) into(pay) off by the end of the year?
9. — Barbara, you complain about feeling lonely but you have only
yourself to blame. You don’t even try (make) new
friends. Why don’t you join a club and stop(feel) so
sony for yourself?
— Well, I have little time for social life. There is always work that
needs (do) in the house and at my job. But I’ll start
going out, I promise.
10. — Dan, (you/have) breakfast when I phoned
you?(I/inteiTupt) you?
—- No, I (finish) breakfast. I
(not/do) anything special.
1. But for Ann, I(never/buy) tickets to the ballet in
the Bolshoy Theatre and (not/see) that amazing
performance. I was very gratefol to her for her assistance.
2. (consider) all the pros and cons of the contract,
the partners decided to sign it, but they should remember that the contract
(sign) yesterday cannot be fulfilled within a month.
3. If Brown (organize) his campaign better, he
(not/lose) the election and(become)
our President.
4. Yesterday we (play) football for three hours
because the weather was fine. Today we(play) football
for an hour but we are likely(stop) soon. It is going to
rain.
5. John, if your clothes(be) dirty, please put them
in the laundry basket. I am going to wash clothes and clean the apartment.
6. (spend) all the money, Ann couldn’t take a taxi
and was half an hour late for the classes as she(have) to
get to university on foot.
7. — Do you think the mayor will hesitate(take)
tough measures to stop people(protest) against banning
demonstrations in the city?
— What are you talking about? He hasn’t even considered
(take) any measures.
8. — Tom says he is short of money again.
— He(give) enough money recently, but you know
him! Nobody (spend) money quicker than he does.
Money(always/bum) a hole in his pocket!
9. — Do you know who (teach) Alice to speak
three languages so well?
— She(teach) Spanish and French when she was a
little girl, and later she learned Italian at university.
—(Alice/speak) these languages perfectly?
— Yes, she.
10. — Mark, what(you/do) here?
—- I(wait) for Nick. I(wait) for
him since five o’clock, but for some reason or other he
(not/come).
— It’s odd. He(never/keep) people waiting.
—-1 know. That’s why I’m a little worried.
1. John (be) on his feet all day long and he was
very tired. He(decide) to take a short break and
(go) for a walk to the park.
2. There(be) a table and five chairs in this room.
— It seems to me you are wrong. There(be) six
chairs in this room. Count them, will you?
3. We(stay) at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. It’s the fifth
time we(stay) here. The Ritz is the most expensive hotel
I (ever/stay) at, but it is worth it. You will not be
disappointed if you(decide) to stay here.
4. — Tom, which of the two do you think(have)
more chance of winning?
— It is hard to say. Both of them(practise) hard
recently and both(be) eager to win.
5. Scarcely(I/tell) Mark that I
(want) to go to Paris on holiday when his eyes(fill) with
tears as if I(bring) some terrible news. He didn’t want
(leave) alone in an empty apartment.
6. — Robert, I can’t, for the life of me, find my car key. I don’t
remember where I(leave) it. It is probably in my other
bag.
— Here is your key. You should (be) more
attentive, John. You(put) it in my bag instead of yours.
7. —(your mother/teach) English or French?
— She (teach) English. She
(teach) it for 20 years already. I am good at English thanks to her.
8. Andy, can you imagine Tom(deceive) me? If I
(know) that he is a dishonest man, I
(have) nothing to do with him.
9. After(examine) by the doctor, the young girl was
admitted to the team. She was definitely on cloud nine.
10. (witness) the crime, Ann was expected
(give) evidence in court, which made her nervous.
1. Ann sat on the porch ___ (smoke). Tom, who
(play) in the sitting room, came to see what she
__________(do)-
2. When Sam (go) out of the room, Kate
(stand) just outside the door, and he
(have) the impression that she
(try) to listen to what his father(say) in die kitchen.
3. Unless Bob (tell) us what’s wrong, we
(not/be able) to help him. Do you think he
(tell) us everything? It all depends on whether he
(trust) us.
4. John 0ay) the book on the top of the bookshelves
where other books(already/lie) and then he quietly left
the room.
5. Michael, you must stop (argue) and solve the
problem as soon as possible. Delaying the solution means
(suffer) defeat. I hope, you don’t mean(do) that.
6. — Have you. heard Alice’s father promised
(give) her a car if she stops(play truant).
— Well, promising doesn’t mean(give).
7. — The president of the company made the board of directors
(consider) the issue at once.
— Really? Is it possible that this board of directors was made
(consider) something at once?
8. Mr Brown turned out (be) the first to try
(talk) his partners out of the deal and he managed
(do) it.
9. John happened to (write) a good poem some
years ago and now he wants(have/it/publish).
10. Sam said he didn’t feel like
(go) home.
(stay) out late and
1. My friends (go) to Nice next week. They usually
(go) there in July but this summer they
(fly) earlier.
2. — John,(we/go) to the park?
— We’ll go to the park when the weather (be)
good, but 1 don’t know when the weather(be) good. It’s
still very windy and the weather is unlikely(change) for
the next few days.
3. — Neither Bob nor Tom (ever/be) to Rome.
What about you?
— I(not/be) to Rome either.
4. John offered(lend) me the money. 1 didn’t like
(take) it but I had no alternative.
5. — Do you happen to know what was in the letter?
— I don’t know. I didn’t like(open) it as it wasn’t
addressed to me.
— I wish you(read) it!
6. John would rather (earn) his living by
(sell) vegetables than(make) money
by(blackmail) people.
7. It’s no use (write) to Ann, she never answers
messages. The only thing(do) is(go)
and(see) her.
8. — Look, Dan. The fire seems(be) out
— It can’t be quite out. I can hear the wood
(crackle).
9. As a politician, Robert is very good at(avoid)
questions which are potentially embarrassing.
10. The results of your test, Bob, (finally/arrive)
and I regret(tell) you that the news
(not/be) good.
1. John, you ought to avoid(go) to the club tonight.
You (have) an exam tomorrow. You need
________(study).
2. 1 noticed a young woman(get) OU1 of the car and
(enter) the cafe. Then I heard her
(call) the police. Something must(happen).
3. I’ll leave a message at the office in case the customer
(phone). But it is difficult to say if he(do)
it today.
4. Twenty five years (pass) since this book
(first/publish). During this period several hundred
thousand copies of the book (dispose) of and it
(sell) practically in every country of the world where
French(teach) as a second language.
5. Joan (wake) early on Monday morning and
(lie) for a while thinking about the coming exam. She
(be) nervous since Friday, mainly at the thought of what
her parents(say) if she(fail) it. She
never(want) so badly to do well at the exam.
6. It (strike) me several times lately that I
(not/see) my friend Tom for a year already and I should
probably call him, but I(be/busy) for months till night
every day.
7. — Ann, the other day I (offer) a vacancy in
Brown’s company but I(not/decide) whether to accept it
or not. Do you think this job is worth(take)?
— Of course, it is.
8. The rain(stop) (fall) by the
time we (arrive) in the mountains and the sun
(shine) brightly in the blue sky. We were lucky to
(get) there so quickly despite the bad weather.
9. — Kate,(you/use) your computer this afternoon?
—-1(not/make up) my mind yet. I
(just/wake up).
10. — John, you (be silly) today. What
(happen)?
—-1 am nervous because I(lose) my driving license
and can’t find it anywhere. I(look) for it for an horn' and
a half already.
—(you/happen/see) it?
— Unfortunately not.
1. — The other day I (see) Ann. She
(look) exhausted. I think she (work)
too much.
— Yes, Ann (work) non-stop for a year already
because she(save) up in order to go to university.
2. Mary said that she(learn) French for the last few
months. She(look) forward to(go) to
France to study.
3. When our company (open up) its branch in
Africa, John will have to go there if he(not/want) to lose
his job. Still, it isn’t clear when they(open) it.
4. Maria said that she wished she(be) younger and
(can/solve) all her problems herself.
5. Pauline avoids (discuss) her future plans with
me. I think that she must(conceal) something. It is so
strange, we(be) bosom friends since childhood.
6. Mark has the gift of the gab. Whenever he
(speak), he(listen) to with great attention.
7. — Ann (gain) an appreciation for her course
work recently.
— Really? I am sure her sister helped her. She can’t
(do) so much in such a brief time.
8. It(snow) for five days by tomorrow morning.
When it(stop)(snow), I’ll be happy.
I don’t like winter at all.
9. — If I (be) you, I
(not/employ) Mary, she does not have much on the ball.
— Mary has a heart of gold, she is sincere and friendly. I think it is
very important for our work.
10. (spend) all weekend in the company of famous
artists and(gain) their trust, Tom made a breathtaking
portrait series.
1. — Where is Mrs Brown? I(search) for her since
two o’clock.
— She(not/come) to work today.
— How(you/ know) that?
— I (have) an appointment with her for five
o’clock. I(wait) for her for nearly an hour, but she
___________(not/show up).
— That’s strange. It’s the first time she(miss) an
appointment since she(be) our manager.
2. Mary didn’t allow her children(gulp) the food.
She wanted them(learn) good manners as she expected
them(invite) to high society one day.
3. The jeans I(give) for my birthday turned out to
be too tight for me(wear) and I
(give) them to my sister, which made her absolutely happy.
4. Ann, you can’t even imagine how much money I
(spend) recently. I (my jumper/clean) and
(my shoes/polish) at the hotel. Then when I
(my suitcases/take) to the railway station, the lock of
one of them(break), so I (it/fix). To
cut a long story short, it cost me a fortune.
5. Andrew is already in the third year of a top university. Since he
(study) there, he(learn) not only
two foreign languages but also a lot about politics and economics. Now he
is very tired because he (have to/work) hard at his
course paper which must be submitted tomorrow.
6. Sue told me that she(study) all day and needed a
break, so she (come) swimming with me if I
(not/mind).
7. Mark was on his way to the cinema where a new film
(be) on. He asked me if I (join) him. I
(agree) as I(not/see) the film yet.
8. Mozart is known to(compose) a lot of wonderful
pieces of music. His last work The Requiem is considered
(be) one of the greatest.
9. — Jane (not/stop) studying until she
(revise) all topics tonight.(you/help)
her as usual?
— I(not/decide) yet.
10. — If it (not/be) for her good looks, she
(not/make) such a great career as an actress. But for her
success, her family(not/provide) for so well now.
— You forgot to mention her talent.
1. — If you (be) more attentive and
(see) the entrance door, the burglars
(not/break in) and the valuables(not/steal).
— I wish I(not/be) so absent-minded.
2. I hate the very thought of (leave) alone on
Sunday. I distinctly remember(tell) you that 1 needed
you here with me. If you(leave) me, I’ll take offence at
you.
3. — Kate, do you know French?
— Well, I(learn) it for a year when I lived in Paris
with my husband and by the time we left the country, I
(know) a lot of words in French. Unfortunately, I
(never/speak) it later and now I am afraid I don’t remember a word. I wish I
(go on)(learn) it. I was silly of me
not to do it.
4. — Sue, you must regret(lose) that ring.
— Not at all. Easy come, easy go.
5. — Robert expects (have) the news in two
minutes.
— I don’t think we(have) any information so soon.
The witnesses(stilVquestion) by the police now.
6. Tom, your friend Mark is intolerable. He
(always/say) a wrong thing at a wrong time. It is high time you
(tell) him how to behave.
7. — Why is your apartment in a mess, Den?
— My younger brother (play) here and
(scatter) all his toys all over the house.
8. — How(Martin/feel) after the illness?
— He(recover) quickly now, though he still
(not/look) quite well. I hope that by next week he
(completely/ recover).
9. “Money should(make) to work,” Mark said.
He(follow) this rule since he
(graduate) from university and even in these tough economic times his
business(flourish).
10. Kate once mentioned(let) them down. She still
feels guilty about it, although as far as I know, they don’t have any grudge
against her any more.
1. There were deep puddles everywhere on the way to the school
because it(rain) the whole night.
2. When Jack married Ann, they(know) each other
for six years, since they(meet) at university.
3. I wish I (turn back) time and
(be) a young girl! But I know it is no use(expect) the
impossible.
4. If the patient (not/be) so sensitive, the doctor
might(tell) him the truth about his illness then.
5. (arrive) at the airport, we took a taxi to the hotel
and were just in time for dinner with our friends.
6. (you/hear) that the accused denies
(commit) any of the crimes the court
(just/charge) him with. I think he is a habitual criminal and must be
punished.
7.1 didn’t see my sister(leave) early in the morning
and I didn’t hear her(come) home in the evening. She is
as quiet as a church mouse.
8. Most of the world’s wealth is reported
(concentrate) in the hands of two percent of the people and practically all of
them are men. It’s not fair.
9. — Jane, how sensible you are!
— It’s the first time I(tell) that.
10. No one there could understand a word Robert said, but an
interpreter (send) for, Robert’s papers
(examine) and he (tell) that
he(fly) back on the first plane.
1. Both Tom and Bob(be) excellent swimmers but
neither(be) good at skiing.
2. The train is likely(leave) in several minutes. The
lights(be) green.
3. The student’s knowledge turned out(be) above
the average.
4. If they had the choice, they(study) liberal arts.
But they don’t have this option at their college.
5. Jack was furious when he phoned me. He(wait)
for Alex for an hour and a half but she(not/come). 1 am
not surprised. She is like that.
6. Last winter we (go) to the Alps and
(stay) there for two weeks. We were lucky with the
weather. It(be) perfect for skiing.
7. — Alice, I’m so glad to meet you. We(not/see)
each other for a long time. What (you/do) since you
(graduate) from university?
— I(look) for a job.
8. Ann put on the table the book that she(read) and
went to the kitchen to pour herself a cup of coffee.
9. The policeman demanded that the man(show)
him his license and recommended that he(get) °ut of the
car.
10. Mark, why (you/interrupt) Nick when you
came? We(listen) to him with great interest.
1. The hall was full. The audience(wait) for John
for half an hour. He was nervous. He(never/make) a
speech in his life.
2. — (you/leave out) this point on purpose or by
accident?
— Of course, on purpose. I didn’t feel like(hurt)
her feelings.
3. Ann says she was very tired yesterday. That’s why she didn’t speak
to John. (she/do) it if she(be/tired),
do you think?
4. — How(you/enjoy) your holiday at the sea?
— If (I/can) swim a little, I
(enjoy) it much more. But even so it was pleasant enough.
5. — Our company (try)
(address) the problem with funding for a long time already. It’s evident that
as no one in the company(come) up with any reasonable
suggestion we still can’t solve this issue.
— 1 think it’s better (hire) a good specialist and
make a fresh start.
6. Kevin doesn’t swim so well. He can’t (swim)
three miles so quickly.
7. —(you/hear) from Tom recently?
— We are happy to(receive) news of him at last.
He is on a business trip in China.
8. I was glad(be able) to do for them what they
(ask) me to do. I value their friendship very much.
9. — Your hair(need/cut).
— Yes, I know it. It’s high time 1 (go) to the
hairdresser’s but I(be) so busy recently.
10. Jane,(you/know) that if you want to be famous
after you (be) dead, either write things worth
(read) or do things worth(write)?
1. Sue, when you return, I (translate) the text for
three hours. It is so long and difficult. I don’t know when I
(complete) it.
2. When Jane called me, I(cook). I
(cook) all day and(make) two delicious apple pies.
3. According to the schedule, the plane (be to /
arrive) at Heathrow at five o’clock but because of the bad weather the flight
was cancelled.
4. Tom (never/sit) up late. He
(always/go) to bed on time. But yesterday he(have to)
read a lot for his exam and he(go) to bed late at night.
5. Mark (come) home and saw that everybody
(sleep). He(walk) on tiptoes to his
room and (switch on) the computer. He
(have) some more things to do.
6. — Kate, what you (do) at five yesterday? I
(try) to get you on the phone, but the line
(be) busy.
— You see, I (talk) to my sister. We
(discuss) the plans for our trip to California.
— How long(you/discuss) your plans?
— We(discuss) them for almost an hour.
7. I (not/see) Sue for ages and when we
(meet) at the airport the other day, I
(not/recognize) her at once. She (not/wear) her usual
jeans and a long oversize jumper. She(look) different,
(wear) an elegant dress and high-heeled shoes. Her taste
must(change).
8. — Sue, (you/have) a good time when you
(be) in Crimea?
— Yes, I(enjoy ) my holiday greatly.
9. No sooner (we/shut) the door than a storm
(break out). We were happy to
(come) home just in time.
10. — Is it the first time Alex(ride) a horse?
— Yes, it is. He(never/ride) a horse before.
1. — This is the third book by George Orwell I
(read).(you/ever/read) his books?
— Yes, of course. I(read) almost all his books. My
favourite one is “The Animal Farm”. It (impress) me
most of all.
2. The young and the old(suffer) from economic
recession nowadays, but Generation Y(suffer) the most.
3. I hear the rain(beat) against the window and it
seems to me it will never stop.
4. —(you/see) Ann yesterday?
— Yes, we(talk) all day yesterday about everything
that(happen).
5. — Ann, in your place, I(accomplish) a promise.
Why(you/not/do) that?
— 1 wish I(be) more clever at that time. Now I
(have) problems with my business.
6. — Hi, Jane. Glad to see you again.
— Hi, Ann. How are you?
— I am fine. I(return) from Egypt a few days ago.
— From Egypt? Tell me about your impressions.
— It (be) hot. The heat (be)
awful, but the sea(be) nice. I(swim)
a lot, (lie) in the sun and (go) on
some sightseeing tours. By the way, if you(decide) to
have a rest in Egypt, I advise(go) there in October when
the weather(be) more comfortable.
7. John(make) to apologize to his partners for what
he had done. I wonder who (make) him
(do) it. It must(be) Alex. He has an
influence on him.
8. — Important decisions are supposed to
(already/make) but put on hold until some conditions
(meet).
—-1(know) about it already.
9. Robert(hear) to say nothing about his plans. He
keeps them secret.
10. They say to whom much (give), much
(expect).
1. (Praise) what is lost makes the remembrance
dear. (W. Shakespeare)
2. “I(read) more in the last few weeks than in all
the years since I(leave) school,” Ann said.
3. This pair of boots(cost) quite a lot. The prices
(go up) constantly.
4. — The boy (cry) so bitterly. What
(happen)? — He(leave) a file with all
documents on the bus. He is afraid(tell) his parents about
it because he is afraid of(punish).
5. When John came to Tom’s office, Tom (look)
through his papers. He didn’t even notice John(come).
6. No sooner (Bob/arrive) at the station than the
departure of the train was announced. He was happy to get on the train at
the eleventh hour.
7. Mr Brown refused to hire Robert. They(work)
together for six years, and Robert (gain) a very bad
reputation as a specialist.
8. Hardly (Mark/start) reading a detective story
when his younger brother(come) and
(ask) to read a fairy tale for him.
9. — Sue, when(you/finish) your work?
— I (finish) it only after I
(obtain) some additional information.
10. I(gather) a whole basket of mushrooms by the
time you(wake up), Tom. I am an early riser and you
are a late-night kind of guy.
1. There is something (fascinate) about this girl.
She never ceases(fascinate) me.
2. — Kate, (you/see) Tom
(carry) an enormous bunch of flowers (wrap) in pale
rose tissue paper?
— Of course, I(have). These flowers are already
on my table.
3. When I was young, I liked to watch the planes
(land) and(take) off. I used to
(live) not far from the airport.
4. Jack and Sue are rumored to (divorce) two
months ago. 1 wish it(not/happen). I thought they were a
good match.
5. Tom was about(tell) Mary something when her
remark made him(change) his mind.
6. As soon as Mark (knock) at the door, he
(have) the feeling that he (make) a
mistake. The woman who (open) the door
(seem) a complete stranger, very different from the girl
he(expect) to find at that address. It proved that the girl
he was looking for (move) away three years before
without(leave) any forwarding address.
7. (enter) the room, I looked up at the ceiling
(paint) by some eighteenth century Venetian now
(forget). It was amazing.
8. (do) all that was required, Robert was the last
(leave) the office.
9. Mark was thankful for(tell) the news, though the
news(be) sad.
10. Do you feel like(have) a drink, Ann?
—- No, thanks. ГП enjoy (have) just a glass of
tomato juice.
— Do you know, Ann, that tomato juice is the most useful drink for
many people? Thanks, I will keep it in mind.
1. Robert, why(you/put) on your rubber boots?
— 1.(go) for a walk, but it(rain)
now. You(come) with me?
— Yes, I’d love to come. You (mind) if my sister
_________(join) us?
2. Alice went out of the door on tiptoe,(feel) her
way across the landing, (go) so softly down the stairs
that no one behind the(shut) door could hear her.
3._______(worry) by her son’s unexpected departure, Ann
kept(think) of the(not finish) letter
_________(lie) on his table.
4. Didn’t Alex admit(copy) Tom’s coursework?
— Of course not. He emphatically denied(do) it.
He lacks courage to tell the truth.
— He is afraid of (kick) out of college for
plagiarism.
5. John heard the clock (strike) five and knew it
was time he up. Mary was already waiting for him
in the kitchen.
6. By five o’clock the Browns (complete) all the
preparations for a housewarming party and (wait) for the
guests.
7. Bob is dirty from head to foot because he(play)
in the mud again.
— All little boys are the same, Ann.
8. Helen is fifteen minutes late. I am sick and tired of
(listen) to her excuses. She (be)
impolite again. I’d rather(go) home, I am not going to
wait for her any longer.
9. Jack, do you happen to know if the furniture in my office
(be) the latest design?
—- To tell the truth, I don’t. Ask your secretary.
10. Pauline, you (mind) if I
(ask) you a question?
— That(depend) on the question.
—- It(concern) your sister Alex.
—- I (refuse) to answer any questions about my
sister.
1. Mother: My dear boys, what(you both/do) at ten
pan. yesterday?
Jack: I(watch) a thriller on TV.
Tom: 1 (write) my coursework on history. Why
(you/ask), Mother?
Mother: When I arrived home last night, I discovered that
(our house/burgle). All our bicycles
(steal). You must(leave) the front door unlocked.
2. — Look, Ann, little Tom is trembling as if he
(see) a ghost. What(happen)?
— He is afraid(go) to the dentist.
3. Jack, I (just/smell) your roses.
(they/not smell) wonderful?
4. When you return home, I(translate) the text for
three hours. It’s so long. But I am sure that by the end of the week I
(translate) everything.
5. — Sue, (you/hear) him
(mention) your name at the meeting?
— No, I didn’t.
6. My house(decorate) now and I don’t know when
it(be) ready. I am not sure whether I(be
able to) move in before next month, but as soon as it
(decorate), I’ll let you know.
7. I hope I (buy) my own car by the time I
(be) twenty.
— Two years(be) a long time, John, you are only
eighteen now.
8. Rita, I won’t have you(tell) me what to do. I’ll
decide everything myself.
9. Mark heard (somebody/open) the door and
(slam) it behind them. Who could it be?
10. Jane, don’t forget it is necessary that you(be)
present at tomorrow’s meeting when the problem
(discuss).
1. Kate and Tom(argue) about modem ballet for a
long time,(try) to prove their point when the mother
interfered and called their arguments useless.
2. Sarah, (the director/ have a look) at the paper
yesterday?
— Of course not. He(be) busy all day.
3. No sooner (Ann/begin) to relax than the
telephone on the bedside table began to ring,(make) her
start.
4. After Kevin(be) there a few days, he sensed that
all was not going well. It was high time he(ask) Mary
for help. He wished he(not/go) there alone.
5. The more time we (spend) together, the more
your behavior (change). You
(become) more experienced and well-informed, and you
(have) far fewer friends, only precious ones.
6. Sue refused to hire Tom. They(work) together
for three years, and he(gain) a very bad reputation as a
specialist.
7. Alice(practise) to play the violin for a year.
But she(be) unable to play it.
8. The alarm clock (wake) Dan up every
morning. He(get up) and
(go) to the bathroom. After he (have) a cold
shower, he (make) breakfast himself and then
_____________(go) to university.
9. Well, my dear John, it(be) a very pleasant visit
and I am sure my boys(enjoy) it as much as I have. We
will be happy if you(come) to see us in the near future.
10. (tell) about the project, Mark knew what we
were going to discuss.
1. David, I (not/see) you since last year. What
(you/do) all this time?
— I(be) very busy. 1(collect)
material for my new book about famous detective writers.
—(you/find) a lot of information?
— Yes, of course, especially about the Queen of Crime, Agatha
Christie. She (know) all over the world. She
(write) seventy eight crime novels and nineteen plays.
(you/read) any of them?
— Yes, I have. I consider Agatha Christie(be) the
most successful writer in history. I know that one of her plays, the
Mousetrap, (start) showing in London in 1952 and it
____________(never/stop)!
2. (Ann/visit) her elder sister at her country house
last weekend as she(plan)?
— No, she (have) her car stolen on Friday and
instead of (go) to her sister, she
(spend) the day in the police station.
3. I asked Nick where (he/buy) his jeans but he
(not/answer) me anything and(leave)
the room without(say) a word. He behaved strangely.
4. Mary said she(visit) her friends the next day and
(invite) me to go with her. I(accept)
her invitation. Now I (look forward) to
(go) there as soon as possible.
5. Nick seems(recognize) that man. They used to
(work) in the same company.
6. Kate noticed a stranger(open) the door with a key
and (enter) the house. She was afraid
(move).
7. Jane, the repairs in your house will go on forever if you
(not/have) the workers (meet) the
deadline.
8. (sign) the contract, amendments cannot be made
because they can set a precedent.
9. Jane and Ann, you (always/argue) with each
other over trifles. I wish you(stop) doing it at last.
10. I don’t mind (live) alone, Ann. I
(do) it for many years. To tell you the truth, I like solitude
a lot because I never feel bored in my own company.
1. Sue, you must (be) very pleased when you
(hear) you(win) the prize. What you
(do) to celebrate?
— I(throw) a party.
2. Mark(offer) a new job the other day. Now he
(not/be able) (decide) if he (take) it
or not. He(have to/let) them(know)
by the end of the week.
3. What’s going on here? What’s all the noise?
— Sorry, my flat(redecorate).
4. Jack, I can’t hear anything. Stop (shout). I
forbid (shout). I’ll fall out with you if you
(not/do) it immediately.
5. Don’t you know, Pauline, that such clothes
(not/wear) now. They are old-fashioned.
— 1 can’t help(tell/you) that you are wrong. It is
the latest fashion.
6. Jack(have) a lot of problems lately and I don’t
know if he(be able) to solve them in the near future.
7. Sarah didn’t go to the party because she avoided
(meet) Megan. She didn’t want her to see how ashamed she was that she
(be/rude) to Megan.
8. Ann(not look) well since she
(operate) on. I hope she(recover) soon.
9. This is the third time I(ask) you to leave, Tom,
and you (not/listen) to me! It’s high time you
(understand) how to behave. Try
(avoid)(make) me angry.
10. I heard Robert (enter) the house and
(come) into the room. Then all of a sudden the door
downstairs was heard(slam).
1. Eventually Ann got accustomed(work) hard for
a large company and (become) independent of her
parents.
2. When you (arrive) tomorrow, I
(already/leave). If you(want) to see
me, come today.
3. — It is a couple of months since John(come) to
stay with us here.
— He tends(stay) for a long time, doesn’t he?
4. The book Sue(find) (look)
very old. She(realize) that it(can) be
valuable. That’s why she(not/throw) it away.
5. Jack told me a lie about what he (do) at five
o’clock yesterday. I’ll never understand why he(do) it.
6. — Did Max plead guilty?
— Yes, he admitted(commit) the crime. He is
said to(take) into custody in the courtroom.
7. Ann turns twenty in a week. I must remember
(send) her a birthday card.
8. — Linda, I couldn’t find you at the office at ten o’clock.
— I(meet) a delegation at the airport at that time.
9. — Kate is said to(lose) her job at the club
last month. Is it true?
— Yes, it is. I feel sorry for her. She(work)
there for a long time.
10. — Everybody in the class knew that a magnet
(attract) iron.
— It is ridiculous, but it was the first time Tom
(hear) about it.
1. — Nick, I(have) a sore throat.
— No wonder you (have) a sore throat! You
(eat) ice-cream all day.
2. — Sue, how long (you/try)
(save) up to buy a new car?
— Two years already.
— And how much(you/save)?
— Over five million rubles.
— I think that five million rubles(not/be) enough
to buy a new car.
3. When I came home, I found the table(lay) and a
lot of guests (wait) for me in the living room
impatiently. If I (not/delay) at work, we
(sit) at the table already.
4. — Since Mary (divorce) her husband, she
(suffer) from depression.
— How long ago(she/divorce) him?
— It is two years already.
— It’s high time Mary(find) a new husband. She is
so attractive.
5. Neither Sue nor Kate(start) a training program
yet. Both girls(be) busy at work seven days a week. I
wonder when(they/free) at last and
(start) practising for the contest.
6. Andrew, I would like to offer you some more cake but there
(be) nothing left.
7. If you (do) this work now, Tom, it
(save) you the trouble of(do) it on
Sunday.
8. — Bob, don’t call me between six and seven. I
(study) then.
— When(I/call)?
9. The police(know) everything about Robert for
years but he is still at large. It’s time the police(put) a
stop to his bad behavior. He(get) away with it for too
long.
10. Ann didn’t pay attention to Jolin’s cutting remarks as if she
(be/used) to(treat) like that.
1. Alex wondered where (I/buy) these jeans and
how much (Lpay) f°r them. I answered that I
(pay) a fortune. They were from the latest collection of a
famous designer.
2. —What(you/do) tonight, Ann?
— John(take) me out to the Chinese restaurant. He
wants to treat me to amazing Peking duck, which is served in compliance
with a special ceremony.
3. Take into account, Sue, that the more reasonable approach you
(take) to your studies, the sooner you
(start) to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
4. — John,(you/have) a new telephone?
— I(have) this telephone for two months already.
It is a birthday present from my elder sister.
— It’s a nice model. I(always/want) to have the
same.
5. — Do you happen to know, Liza, where Alex
(live) since her mother(be ill)?
— She(live) with her relatives, as far as I know.
6. Frankly speaking, Alice’s silence(puzzle) me for
some time already. It was not at all like her to let such things
(pass) unnoticed.
7. I was blind not to(see) the connection between
those two facts much earlier.
8. It was my friend Joe who suggested that the introductory talk at the
conference(give) by Mr Brown.
9. Mark(already/spend) a lot of time among books,
(look) for a probable solution to the problem.
10. Ann was greatly displeased(hear) about Tom’s
refusal(take) part in the tournament. In fact, Ann was
quite nasty about it.
1. It is very bad of Sam not(tell) me that before. If
he (tell) me everything, it
(not/happen) and we(be) in trouble now. If only Sam
__________(be) wiser!
2. It is (not/be) for their goalkeeper, United
(lose) yesterday’s match.
3. I don’t think you(meet) Brenda tomorrow but if
you(meet), you(not/recognize) her.
She(put) on a lot of kilograms!
4. — I am sure that John (give up) the idea of
leaving his home town if he(offer) a good job.
— It’s quite possible.
5. Kate (not/leave) the office tomorrow until her
secretary(photocopy) the report.
6. Ann, you cooked too much food, which wasn’t necessary. You
needn’t(do) it We had so few guests.
7. Kevin is late for work every day. I wish he(gut)
up earlier!
8. Alex, can you hear the speaker well? Yes, I can hear him all right but
I wish I(see) him too.
— If the speaker (stand) on a barrel, we
(all/see) him and that (be) much
better.
9. Tom, do you know that unless you(take) your
library book back tomorrow, you(have) to pay a fine?
10. Whenever you(go) to the centre of Moscow
now, you see blocks of flats(pull down) and huge hotels
(erect). In five years’ time all the private residents
(be driven) out and there’ll be nothing but one vast hotel
after another.
1. Sue and Ann understand each other so well as if they
(know) each other for ages. Isn’t it strange that they(make)
friends so quickly? There is a striking contrast between them.
2. When walking around Paris, John felt extremely excited
(walk) the streets of the city he(read)
so much about.
3. If Mark’s actions(not/contrast) sharply with his
promises, he (be easy) to deal with. It’s time he
(become) more responsible.
4. It was suggested to Ann that her nephew(leave)
in her care, his parents(go) on a business trip abroad for
a few months.
5. Ann suggested (go) down the harbor and
(see) if they(can) hire a boat.
6. — I wonder what I(do) this time next year.
— I expect you (be) a millionaire and
(travel) around the world with me.
7. — John, this is the third time you(speak) to Alice.
What is your impression of her?
— She is very kind and friendly. I hope you(like)
her when I(introduce) you to her.
8. — Kate, I(find) a way to avoid
(declare) my income and(pay) tax-
— You (look) for trouble, Jack. You
(avoid) (РаУ) lax since I
(know) you. Some day you (not/be
able) to get away with it and(arrest) for cheating.
9. At the age of forty Jessica was a first-rate plastic surgeon. She
(achieve) a lot since she (start)
working in that field.
10. We(paint) the house for two hours yesterday
but then Mark(come) and(invite) us
to the cinema.
1. Ann Brown works for a major advertising agency. She often
wonders how her life(change) if she
(be) more venturous. Sometimes she feels that if she
(make) braver decisions, her life (may/improve). It’s
high time she(be) a little more daring!
2. If John (not/miss) the last check-up at the
dentist’s, he(not/have) a toothache now. He wishes he
(go) to the doctor.
3. Jack acts as if he(know) nothing about the case
but I know he knows everything but just doesn’t want to reveal a secret.
4. — Do you know that Nick(date) Ann for eight
years already?
— Really? It’s high time he(propose) to her.
5. But for Nick’s cheerful disposition, he
(not/manage) to relieve boredom at the Smiths’ party yesterday.
6. If Alice(not/be) so particular about both clothes
and cosmetics, it (be) much easier for us
(select) a gift for her upcoming birthday.
7. (write) many years ago, the letter was difficult to
read. I asked Tom(help) me(make
out) the handwriting but, unfortunately, he was pressed for time.
8. Jane looks as though she(think) too much of her
image. Isn’t it time she (think) about something more
important!
9. The last seventy years (witness) sea changes
throughout the world. Ever since the American computer scientist John
McCarthy (coin) the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’ in
1955, the public(imagine) a future of sentient computers
and robots that think and act like humans.
10. The other day Polly told me that she (lose)
interest in drawing and was going to quit her drawing classes. I was
disappointed because I (always/hope) that she
(become) a famous designer.
1. When my younger sister told me that she (do
well) in all her exams and was going to study in MGIMO, I
(be) so astonished by the news that for a moment I was
lost for words, which was rare for me.
2. 1 do my shopping when I(be) in a bad mood or when I feel
like (have) some fun. I’d say I love the process of
(choose) and(buy) things. It really
makes me(feel) better.
3. I wonder if the bag(make) of fake or genuine
leather.
4. I can’t afford (buy) a new watch, so I think I
(my old one/mend).
5. — Jane, you look ten years younger.(you/your
hair/cut)?
— Exactly.
6. Sofia doesn’t allow(touch) anything in her room
without her permission. But if you allow yourself(take)
anything, it won’t escape her notice.
7. — The new film by the director is worth(watch).
— Do you suggest I(go) to the cinema with you?
— Of course I do.
8. John, I won’t have you (tell) me such rude
words. If you(do) it again, I’ll fall out with you.
9. Alice ordered that all the guest rooms(be) ready
by two o’clock, which was done immediately.
10. (miss) the train, Nick decided
(make) the best of a bad job by
(have) a leisure meal at the station restaurant.
1. There is no point in(telephone) John. He is
certain(leave) by now.
2. What a pity there(not/be) any money left in my
purse! I wish 1(not/spend) all my money on clothes.
3. If we (know) that you were there, we
(write) you a letter.
4. They appreciate (have) the information about
what(happen) in the park the other day. They are going
to share it with the police.
5. It (not/recommend) to us that we
(wait) for the doctor. We will have to get the doctor
(sign) this form. It is very important for us.
6. By the end of my tour next month I (give)
exactly the same lecture forty-five times and I(bore) at
all. The job of the lecturer is anything but(bore).
7. I(not/need) (tell) Alice the
bad news. She (already/hear) it. Martin
(tell) her the previous evening.
8. — I(try)(get) on the phone for the
last week. I think she must (go) abroad.
(you/have) any idea when she
(return)?
— Unfortunately not. I (not/see) Ann for a long
time. She neither(phone) nor(visit)
me since summer.
9. My sister said she(go) to play tennis when Tom
(come) back home, so she must
(play) tennis now as Tom(already/return).
10. Just think, Bob, this time last week we(ride) a
camel in the desert and(enjoy) our holiday in Egypt.
1. Ann’s face is red and swollen as though she
(cry). Somebody must(hurt) her.
2. We(spend) too much money on private tuition in
French for Nick recently. Isn’t it time he(start) to study
on his own?
3. You(be/able) to enter the building only on
condition that you(produce) your pass.
4. I don’t know what they (do) now but they
(hammer) in the house next door since seven o’clock in
the morning.
5. — John, someone(knock) at the door. Can you
get it?
— Sorry, I(have) a bath.
6. It’s my parents’ wedding anniversary today. They
(be) married for forty years!
7. Look, if I (know) where the place
(be), I(tell) you. But I don’t, so stop
(ask) me!
8. Brenda(take) on a full-time job last year when
her husband(make) redundant from the company where
he(work) for twenty-five years.
9. Sue (share) her house with her brother at the
moment. Apparently he(just/evict) from the flat for not
(pay) the rent.
10. — Bob, how long(y°u and Ann/'go out) with
each other?
— Next month we(date) for three years already.
— Isn’t it time you(get married)?
1. Tom put aside the book he(read) and. looked out
of the window. The ground was wet. It (rain) since
morning.
2. My brother was a proud man and was ashamed
(ask) for charity.
3. The driver was going so fast that he couldn’t avoid
(hit) by another car.
4. If you are considering (take) a trip to the
countryside this week, why not (book) one of the
excursions offered by our agency?
5. — Would you prefer(think) about the offer and
telephone us next week, Robert?
— I’d rather (do) it tomorrow. Next week I
__________(be) in London.
6. — I don’t think this famous singer’s CD
(release) yet.
— You are right. It can’t(release). Work on a new
album(begin) only next winter.
7. It(rain) all week. I hope it
(stop) by Saturday because I (look forward) to
__________(go) to the beach.
8. —You look really great, Pauline!(you/exercise)
at the fitness center?
— No, 1(work) in the garden,
(plant) raspberry and gooseberry bushes.
9. I(love) chocolate since I(be)
a child. You might even call me a chocoholic! No matter what chocolate I
(see), it’s mine.
10.1 (see) Judy for more than five years and during
that time I(see) many changes in her personality.
1. I don’t feel like (go out) tonight. I prefer
(stay) at home.
2. — Do you happen (know), Nick, if the Dean
ordered that the examination(begin) at ten o’clock?
— I (not/hear) anything about it. Ask the curator of
the group.
3. We walked to the door and I saw Vera(go) in
and down the hall.
4. I suggested that Alice (take) off her coat and
(move) towards the fire.
5. We arranged for them (visit) the museum on
Sunday. Do you think they(g°)?
6. Peter couldn’t(hear) the news at dinner, because
his sister(not/arrive) yet.
7. John didn’t utter a word, (know) that whatever
he said(meet) by the same silence.
8. Pamela had the satisfaction of seeing that Betty
(get) more and more ill at ease. She didn’t sympathize with her.
9. You can’t(remember)(tell) him
how to get here. If you (have), he
(arrive) long before now.
10. I(see) my future parents in-law tonight. Their
train (arrive) at two o’clock and at seven o’clock we
(go) to the restaurant. Now I(think)
about what to wear.
1. 1(see) her name in the papers rather often of late.
She(become) a very popular personality.
2. Many parents pay for tutoring they can’t afford for fear their
children(leave) behind.
3. — I(just/hear) that Peter is in Australia.
— Oh, (you/know)? He (fly)
out at the beginning of the month.
— (you/hear) from him? Does he like the life
there?
— Yes, I (get) a letter last week. He
(tell) me about his job. But he
(not/say) whether he (like) the life or not. He
(only/be) there three weeks.
4. Sam is only thirty but he(start) losing his hair
already. He (lose) it all by the time he
(be) fifty.
5. — I wonder I(do) this time next year.
— I expect you(still/work) in the same office.
6. Once I tried(bake) my own bread but it was a
disaster. Since then I(never/try)(do)
it again. The bakery is a stone’s throw from the house.
7. Although I like (eat) at restaurants, I remember
(go) to one particular place which was just about bad
enough(puit ) me off them for life.
8. John was a difficult child probably due to(look
after) by a series of different foster parents.
9. If I(realize) you(go) to Paris
yesterday, I (ask) you to bring me back some of my
favorite cheese.
10. Tom, please forgive me for (interrupt) but
would you mind(repeat) what you said again?
1. John heard the phone(ring) but it stopped before
he could answer it.
2. — Kate, don’t bother(call) a taxi. Sam offered
(take) us to the station.
— I suggest that you (not/rely) on him. The last
time he offered(give) me a lift he overslept.
3. —Are you sure that six months(be) a long time
to do it?
— Of course I am.
4. Dan can’t bear (leave) alone in the dark,
(be accustomed) as a child to(have)
a light on all night.
5. By next summer I expect I(be) fully qualified, I
(pass) all exams and(work) in my
father’s company.
6. — Clara, I think you should give up (sing)
because you have a very poor voice.
— Ann, 1 think you (be) impolite. You should
(be) more friendly.
7. The young man was absolutely happy. After
(thoroughly/examine) by the doctor, he (admit) to the
sports club.
8. The old clock (stop) a few years ago and
(not/work) since. I need to have it
(repair).
9. — Barbara says that her jeans (be) very
uncomfortable.
— She must(buy) the wrong size.
10.1 felt the dog(bite) me twice before it ran away.
Dan shouldn’t(leave) his dog unattended.
1. Mary (meet) Nick at three o’clock and
(say)i ‘I(not/see) you at school this
morning. You (skip) classes?’ ‘I
(not/skip) classes,’ replied Nick. £I(not skip) classes for
years. But this morning I(have) to take my little sister to
the doctor as our mother(fall) ill. ’
2. — When you (arrive) at the railway station
tomorrow, Sue(wait) for you. You will recognize her
easily. She (wear) a yellow suit and big sunglasses. I
hope you(return) home by dinner.
— We (return) if the train
(not/be late).
3. If Mark(drop) in, tell him I want to see him. Ask
him to stay until I(come) back.
4. I had my stereo (steal) because I had failed
(lock) the door of my car.
5. — Do you remember(teach) how to bake pies?
— Yes, my granny was a good teacher. I tried
(teach) my daughter but it turned out to be a disaster.
6. Since I (live) here, I
(never/see) Ann(do) something around the house. She
(always/watch) TV shows or (talk)
over the phone. She (tell) many times to start helping
her mother but she(not/ isten) to anybody.
7. I noticed Sue (pick) up something from the
floor and (put) it into the pocket. I wondered what
(it/can) be.
8. Why didn’t you tell me about it, Ann? If you
(tell) me about it, I (help) you and you
(not/be) in trouble now.
9. Nick said that he(never/speak) to Pauline before
and it was the first time he(see) her.
10. I am fed up. I(keep/wait) for forty five minutes
already! I am not going to stand here any longer. I
(leave).
1. —(you/go) for a walk on Sunday?
— No, I (stay) at home because it
(rain) all day yesterday.
2. Ann saw a stranger(run) out of the flat. She was
so taken aback that she (not/notice) what he
(look) like and what he(wear). She
only(see) that he(have) in his hand
her new Chanel bag which(lie) in her room on the shelf.
The bag(cost) a fortune!
3. Jack, if you(want) to offer Mark a job, do it
now, or by the time you (make) up your mind, he
(find) something else. Without doubt, Mark is the best
specialist in this field.
4. — I want to see Ann at college. As far as I know, the students
(write) a test now.
— They(still/write) it at twelve o’clock?
— No, they(finish) it by then.
5. Both my friends(look) for a job for a long time
already, but neither of them(receive) a good offer yet.
6. —(you/hear) Sam(play) the
guitar?
— No, it is the first time I(hear) that he can do it.
— He is an amazing guitarist. I enjoy his manner of performance.
7. — How long(Peter/have) a car?
— For half a year. He(have) two accidents since he
________(buy) it.
8. — Sue, where(you/be)?
— I(play) tennis with Tom.
— Who(win)?
— Tom, of course.
9. “No one (go) to hand me success. I must
(go) out and(get) it myself. That is
why I am here. To dominate. To conquer. Both the world and myself,” —
Unknown.
10. —(we/go) downstairs and meet the girl?
—- Let’s stay here, she (knock) at the door in a
moment, you’ll see.
1. Sam(start) the car,(turn) on
the radio, but before he(fasten) the seat belt.
2. Unfortunately, neither Ann nor Bob(go) in for
sports regularly. Both of them(be) lazy.
3. Carrots (be) rich in vitamin A; potatoes
(be) rich in vitamin C.
4. — Jack, I (phone) you yesterday as I
(promise). Why(you/not/answer)?
— I (work) in the garden and
(not/hear) the ring. If I(hear) the ring, I
(answer) at once.
5. — Sue, how long (it/take) you to paint the
fence yesterday?
— We (do) it for about three hours and
(be) very tired. Nobody offered
(help) us.
6. One of these days we(leave) for Rome and we
(meet) at last. I hope you look forward to
(see) me, too.
7. — Tom’s motorcycle looks very old. When
(it/buy)?
— It (buy) seven years ago and it
(be) in the accidents.
— Why(he/not/buy) a new one?
— He (buy) a new motorcycle last month but he
(have) it(steal) the next day!
8. — David, I would like to get some information about the project Mr
Brown(work) at now.
— I’m afraid, I don’t have it, but by the end of the week I promise I
(find) all the information you(need).
9. — Robert, how do you manage to remember so well all the places
you(visit)?
— If I(not/take) photos of the places I visited, I
(forget) everything.
10. —- Sue, your hah'(be) wet.
(you/swim)?
—-No, I(just/have) a bath.
1. Kate, I (starve)! We (drive)
since six in the morning. I suggest (make) a stop and
(have) lunch.
2. (work) in the garden all day, I
(feel) very tired and(go) to bed very early.
3. Robert stops (buy) cigarettes every day on his
way home from work. It’s high time he (stop)
(smoke).
4. John didn’t like(ask) about his childhood.
When(ask), he became depressed and upset.
5. Alice doesn’t seem to mind(make) fun of. She is
such a sweet, cheerful little girl with a good sense of humor.
6. If the project (discuss) now is approved, the
construction (begin) next year and
(complete) in 2029.
7. John used to (love) (visit)
Greece so much that he finally bought a house there. He never regretted
(do) it.
8. I went on a two-day trip to the country and took more clothes than
necessary. I needn’t (take) so many clothes on such a
short trip.
9. Tom spends money as if he(have) loads of it, but
I know he is in debt.
10. For a long time Ann (study) biology with a
view to (become) a doctor. I’d rather she
(choose) another profession and
(become) a top designer. She has the talent for(create)
models. She might become another Coco Chanel. Who knows!
1. — Since the moment Sam(appear) in our class,
he(ask) our teacher curious questions.
— (you/notice) that too? He is a strange boy. His
elder sister says that since Sam(be/bom), he
__________(be) a funny boy.
2. John did not remember (warn) the tourists of the
coming storm. That is why they(go) on a hike in the
mountains and(get) l°* s * 7 8t- John should
(be) more responsible.
3. Ann, it is so difficult for me to get used to(live)
in the countryside. I hate(live) there. I’m one hundred
percent urbanite.
4. — Let’s postpone (get) together until Sam
(recover), shall we?
— I don’t mind.
5. Mary (put) on the table the book she
(read) and(go) to answer the phone.
She (think) it (be) her son but it
(turn out) to be somebody who(dial)
the wrong number.
6. By the time I came to the meeting, the problem of financing
(still/discuss) though it(discuss) for
quite a long time. I wondered when it (solve) but
nobody(know) anything.
7. — John, do you agree that both offers have certain disadvantages
and that’s why neither of them(be) acceptable?
— That’s true.
8. — Mark, when(you/come) back?
— If everything (go) well, I
(return) by next Friday.
9. — Kevin, what(you/think) of David?
— I(think) he is clever and experienced.
— I(think) so, too. I(think)
of offering him a job. He deserves it.
10. — Mark, do you know what (say) about the
weather in the news report?
— Nothing much. It(expect) that the weather will
be frosty and sunny. Nice weather for walking.
1. If Tom(be) more reliable, we
(invite) him to take part in our campaign then.
2. If Robert (not/quit) his job himself, he
(make/redundant) anyway.
3. When David came home, he found his daughter
(play) a computer game, which she(not/allow) to do.
4. The issue(discuss) now is sure to
(attract) anybody’s attention.
5. (earn) much money in the last two months, John
needn’t(worry) about money matters now.
6. The workers of the enterprise were sorry to
(pollute) the river with chemical waste for years.
7. Jack was seen (leave) the house and
(disappear) around the comer.
8. Robert, you’ll get used to(work) in our company
when you(work) here a bit longer and only after you
(get) used to it,(you/find) the job a
lot easier. The matter is that it’s hard to say when you
(get) used to our company.
9. — Mark, do you happen to know when we(give)
that pay-rise which we(promise)?
— No one(know) anything yet. By the end of
the month the management(consider) the problem for
almost three weeks and I am sure(not/come) to any
definite solution. They are in no hurry to do anything.
10. The president of the company said that they(be
able) to go ahead with negotiations only after the dispute
(resolve), but nobody was certain if they (manage) to
resolve it soon.
1. Jack, I would have preferred(change) my clothes
before we walk out to dinner.
2. — Sofia seems(work) hard on a solution to the
problem. Don’t interrupt her.
— But I have some urgent questions(ask).
3. Next week, Clara (start) a new job. She
(decide) to leave her old job when her elder brother, who
(own) the company, asked her to join him. Clara is sure
that she(enjoy) the new job as she
(always/want) to work with her brother.
4. Mark talked about karate as if he(have) a black
belt but we know he’s only just started lessons.
5. Mr Brown, we(produce) this information sheet
with a view to(make) the registration procedure easier
for you. Read it carefully so that you (familiarize)
yourself with the procedure.
6. The weather (be) so warm that we
(wear) T-shirts even though it’s early October. I wish the
weather(be) warm all year round!
7. Sam always feels at home whenever he(be). He
is so easy(deal) with.
8. —Ann, I(go) to the Bolshoi Theatre tonight.
— I’d love (go) with you but I
(not/have) a ticket. If only you (tell) me about it in
advance.
9. — Jack, you may borrow the book as long as you
(bring) it back tomorrow.
— Of course, I will.
10. Peter thinks too much of himself. He
(always/blow) his own trumpet. It’s high time we(tell)
him what we think of him.
1. — Liza(make) to do the washing up. I wonder
who(make) her do it.
What (make) you think that she
(make)? She might (want) to do it
herself.
2. — I’d rather Kate (not/wear) my new jeans
yesterday. She(ruin) them.
— If Kate (have) her own jeans, she
(never/take) yours.
3. Mary is terribly sensitive to criticism. You shouldn’t
(tell) her anything about her new book. Do you know that
she had copies of the book(print) at her own expense?
4. Sue, I regret(be) rude to you last night. I am a
bit on edge because of my current financial embarrassment.
5. Tom looks as if he(spend) a month in the Canary
Islands. But I know that he (not/go) anywhere but only
(work).
6. The other day Linda(join) a fitness club so that
she (be/fit) and slim for the summer. It’s high time
I (follow) her example.
7. Tom, I’d rather you (keep) silent when I was
talking to the boss. You(always/interfere) in everything.
8. John (never/make) such a brilliant career if it
(not/be) for his wife’s connections.
9. Ann, remember that nobody (believe) in you
unless you(believe) in yourself
10. — Tom Brown(retire) next month. I think his
job(give) to Mark.
— I don’t agree with you, Jack. I’m sure Mark
(offer) a job in Milan, and Brown’s job(give) to Clara
Green. I know the manager(invite) her to an interview
about it soon.
11. Alex, do you know that if you work from home you may lose the
chance of(promote)?
1. I tried(convince) Ann to come downstairs but
she stayed (lock) in the room,
(refuse)(do) it.
2. (miss) a lot of lessons, Sue couldn’t do without
her friends’ help.
3. I heard the clock(strike) eleven. It was time for
me(go) to bed.
4. John is unlikely to(run) for president for a new
term. People of all ranks are reported(be) dissatisfied
with his foreign and internal policy.
5. Robert turned out(be) an unreliable partner. He
backed down at the last minute and refused(help) us. 1
wish we(not/trust) him.
6. Tom, when you see Ann, ask her when she
(leave) for Paris and if she(be able) to come round to us
before she(leave).
7. Sofia is too slim. She looks as though she(lose)
weight since I(see) her last time.
8. By the time Mark remembered the note which he
(put) into the pocket, his clothes (be) already at the
cleaner’s.
9. —Ann,(you/remember) Kate well?
— I think so. She(live) here from the age of five.
When her family(move) to Tomsk, she
(be) already twenty years old.
10. This man seems (know) all European
languages. He is said(learn) them while travelling.
1. Ann is much too generous. By the end of the month she
(waste) her money and (be)
penniless.
2. — I wonder when we are going to have some sunshine.
— We (be) here for five days already, and it
___________(rain) all the time.
— I am sure by the time we(leave) Moscow, the
weather(change) for the better.
3. Kevin, if I(be) you, I(think)
twice before (buy) a car like that. Don’t waste your
money.
4. When we came to the office, our documents
(already/sign) and(lie) on the manager’s desk.
5. I (offer) a good job the other day but it is so far
away from home. Were it closer, it (make) me even
happier.
6. It (get) dark, Tom. I’d rather you
(go) home right now.
7. The chairperson demanded that everybody(be)
quiet. A very important question(discuss).
8. — Tom, if you(want) to pass the exam, it will
mean(study) hard. Are you ready for it?
— Of course, I am.
9. Mary, I couldn’t solve the problem and stopped
(think) about it. Do you support my decision?
10. When I found Sue, I could see she(cry). Nick
must(make fun) of her again.
1. Angela suddenly stopped (read). It was no use
(go) on. She looked up and found forty pairs of eyes
(stare) at her intently.
2. I asked Bob that afternoon about my book. He neither admitted nor
denied(take) it.
3. Bob, thank you for(let) me
(talk) to you. I(not/take up) a lot of your time.
4. The children watched the balloon(burst) when it
flew over the roof.
5. Helen’s relations suggested that her husband(go)
to work rather than(live) on her money.
6. At that hour Sue was unaccustomed to(disturb)
by anyone. She wanted everybody(leave) her alone.
7. Kate, you (get) a surprise the moment you
(open) the door. A large bunch of flowers
(wait) for you here.
8. — Jack, I(need) your advice at that time. That’s
why I (call). I (call) many times for
about an hour, but nobody (answer).
(you/be out)?
— Actually, I (sleep). Your calls
(not/wake) me up, because I(take) a sleeping pill.
9. Alice(stay) with her grandmother for a week and
then(return) home. Her holidays(be
over), it was time she(get) back to the office.
10. I’ve got a letter from my brother. He (say) he
(arrive) in Moscow in a fortnight and
(want) me to meet him at the station.
1. Unfortunately, Jack didn’t notice that Ann was busy. If he
(notice) it, he(not/disturb) her.
2. Robert looks as if he (not/sleep) for days
although yesterday he boasted of(spend) a nice week at
a quiet resort.
3. — It’s so strange that Alice(think) that Tom is
selfish.
— I always try(do) something nice for her and
give her a helping hand when she(need) it. I wish she
(change) her opinion about me!
4. (knock) at the door twice, Robert shouted,
“There is a gift for you, Mrs Brown.”
5. The weather was wonderful and I suggested(go)
home on foot, but the children didn’t feel like (walk)
because they were used(pick) up from school every day
by their parents.
6. Mark, I hate (bother) you, but the boy
(still/wait) (give) a definite answer.
Hurry up!
7. I (try) to see this film twice, but each time I
(fall) asleep in the first half an hour. I can’t understand
why it(get) the first prize at the contest. It is so boring!
8. Alex seemed (think) over what she wanted
(say). Don’t distract him.
9. Pauline, your job involves(take) decisions, and
sometimes you are bound(make) mistakes when you do
this.
10. Mike said, he(not/have) a single serious quarrel
with Ann since they(be) friends.
1. A major new deposit of oil (discover) in this
district. It (think) to be nearly twice the size of the
largest existing field.
2. No decision about any future appointments
(make) until all suitable candidates(interview).
3. Alice hates(have) her picture
(take). She is said(be) a naughty girl from birth. Her
behavior at college also leaves much(desire).
4. Dora looks unhappy. I can’t help(feel) sorry for
her. She(fail) all her exams again.
5. Mark(rise) from the table he
(sit) at and thanked the hostess for the wonderful dinner.
6. When John woke up, he could not believe his eyes: everything was
white, snow (lie) everywhere and
(glisten) like sugar. It must(fall) at night.
7. Tom is a heavy eater. He(never/suffer) from lack
of appetite. He(put on) five kilograms for the last three
months. It’s high time he (go) on a diet if he
(want) to be healthy and strong.
8. — John, did you notice the taxi(slow down) and
(stop) at the comer of the street?
— Unfortunately not. I was busy(write) my history
report and(see) nothing.
9. The quarrel between Mary and Ann(rise) from a
mere trifle and now they(not/be) on speaking terms with
each other for a week already. I wonder when they(make)
up.
10. After I(lie) for an hour or so, I felt better and
(go) for a walk with Michael.
1. — The new film(be) on for about a week but it
is still difficult to get tickets for it.
— Perhaps I (be able) to get your tickets if you
(want) to go. You should (tell) me
about it earlier.
2. After (invent) dynamite in 1866, Alfred Nobel
(become) a very rich man. However, he
(foresee) its destructive power too late. Nobel
(prefer/not/remember) as the inventor of dynamite, so in
1895 he (create) a fund (use) for
awarding prizes to people who (make) worthwhile
contributions to mankind.
3. I(come across) my school friend when I was on
holiday in China. I (be) happy to meet her as we
(not/see) each other since our prom. We
(talk) for a long time and(relive) our
old high school days.
4. Jane(sleep) for twelve hours already since she
(come) from university. She was pretty exhausted after
her math exam.
5. —(you/move) to the country next weekend?
— No, we(decide) to stay put.
6. — Bob, I am in two minds whether(go) to the
party or not. I’ve got so much work(do) but still need
some rest. What (you/suggest) I
(do)?
— (know) you like the back of my hand, I
recommend that you (stay) at home and
(finish) your work. If you(go) to the
party, you (constantly/think) about your work and
___________________(have) no Rm.
7. (Engross) in the book, Jill didn’t even notice
Tom (enter) the room and
(switch) on the TV set.
8. If my mother (not/take) me to the music
school in my early age, I(be) a music fan now but
(not/play) the piano so well and
(not/win) first prize at the international piano competition.
9. Jack proposed (change) the name of the
company but we were against it.
10. (make redundant) last month, Sue began
(look) for a new job.
1. George, you(not/study) hard enough this year
and(do) badly in your exam in June. In a nutshell, you
(have) to sit this year’s class again next year.
2. Kate tends(be/late) for work almost every day
but our manager doesn’t seem(care) about that. He is
rumored (be) in love with her since she
(come) to work in our company.
3. Bob didn’t want to make an impression that he
(fish) for information, so he stopped(ask) embarrassing
questions and quickly(leave) the room.
4. At yesterday’s meeting Ann(speak) for ten
minutes and then(step) aside to allow other speakers
(take) the floor. The meeting is said
(hold) in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.
5. Natalie turned out(be) better prepared than we
(expect), which (make) us all very
pleased.
6. John’s wages (be) so low that he
(have) to take a second job just to make both ends meet.
7. — Ken, do you know who(interview) when you
(enter) the classroom?
— Nick was.
8. Jane(go) to Africa the other day. It was hopeless
(try) (talk) her out of
(take) this dangerous trip.
9. Hardly(Ann/lay) the table when the first guest
(ring) the doorbell.
10. The book(lie) on the table for three days and
then somebody(lay) Й into my bag. I
(bring) you the book next time, without fail.
1. Jack, what is going on here? It(explain) to Ann
what her work (aim) at but she doesn’t seem
(understand) it.
2. Neither John nor Ann (come) home yet. They
(both/be) at school at the moment and I don’t know
when they(come) back.
3. — Sofia, you speak very good French.
— I(live) in Paris for twelve years next month.
4. Agatha(lay) the album on the top of the shelve
where other albums(already/lie), then quietly left the
room. Tom(follow) her.
5. — Ann says Nick (hardly/lose) any weight
unless he(change) his diet and(take
up) a sport.
— Of course, it is true. It (be) very reasonable
advice.
6. — Sue, I’ll join you for Mark’s birthday party providing that Nick
(go) there too. What(we/give) him
as a present?
— Count on me, I (help) you
(buy) the best gift.
7. — Barbara.(you/use) the computer tonight?
— No, why?
— I want (make) an apple pie and I need
(look up) the recipe on the Internet.
— No problem, you can use it whenever you
(want).
8. — Linda, do you happen(know) how many
guests there(be) at the party tomorrow?
— I hope there(be) about thirty people, not more.
_____________(you/come)?
9. Our teacher said that if I(not/put) much effort
into learning active vocabulary, I(end) up with not quite
good marks and(have) serious problems.
10. Yesterday during our talk Alice (tell) me that
she already (know) that Kate
(divorce) Jack and (leave) for her home town at the
weekend.
1. Robert, if you can’t remember a word, try(write)
it ten times. I am sure that by the next lesson you(be
able) to learn everything and(get) an excellent mark.
2. Pauline loves (give) gifts and she will never
forget (receive) a huge bouquet of roses on her
eighteenth birthday.
3. Love is a feeling that makes a woman(make) a
man(make) a fool of himself.
4. The doctor’s recommendation was that Kate
(spend) the winter in Switzerland, which Kate(do). She
always(listen) to the doctor’s advice.
5. — Jack, did you have any trouble (find) the
house?
— No, but I had a lot of difficulty(got) Й1. Nobody
seemed (know) where the key was. Someone
(put) it under the mat by the front door.
6. — Sue, I(see) a dentist tomorrow about a filling
I(need). I hate(go) to the dentist.
— So(do) I.
7. Ann’s clothes (be) wet because she
(walk) in the rain. She’d better
(change) into dry clothes as soon as possible.
8. It is expected that by the end of the day the jury
(reach) its verdict. I hope John (acquit) for lack of
evidence.
9. — Bob, why is the room so stuffy?
— Because too many people(smoke) here. Open
the window, will you?
10. — (you/hear), Ann? Someone
(scratch) behind the wall.
— It only (seem) to you. No sound
(penetrate) in here.
1. The British Museum is much too big(see) in an
hour or two. That’s why as we(have) very little time at
our disposal, we(manage) to see only one of the most
important exhibits in the British Museum: the Rosetta Stone of Ancient
Egypt. It(be) on public display at the museum almost
continually since 1802.
2. The conference (hold) in Hall 5 will soon be
over. Wait for me and we(go) home together.
3. Ann and Tom (meet) at Christmas and they
(not/part) for a single day since. They
(be married) for twenty years already.
4. The transport system in this country certainly
(not/improve) in the past few years. People(complain)
about the railways for years, and they are still as bad as ever. Nobody
(be able) to come up with a solution to that problem yet.
5. My tooth (hurt) all day yesterday. I
(have) to go to the dentist to have him
(examine) my tooth.
6. The enemy was reported(overthrow) the defense
and(advance) towards the city.
7. Robert, your report was too long. You needn’t
(go) into so much detail. It was boring.
8. — It is the third time our college (hold) the
competition. More and more students (take part) in it.
What sport(your younger sister/go) in for?
— Gymnastics. It is the second time she(take) first
prize.
9. — Mary, how(you/do) in your new job?
— Fine. There are many more responsibilities but the wages
(be) much higher. I am glad that I risked
(take) the job offer.
10. Mark, I(finish) the report by seven o’clock and
(be) home by eight.
1. — Sam, it is highly recommended that you(go)
over all the material before the test.
— Yes, I know. I(read) it for two days already.
2. Mary seems (study) this list of historical dates
for a few months already and(know) them like the back
of her hand. The knowledge of these dates is bound
(come) in handy.
3. — Ann (want) to see a live performance of
Linkin Park so long. Tomorrow she(go) to the show.
— When(the concert/start)?
4. Dan, I think your brother(have) a fever. That is
why he (be) so naughty today. It is desirable you
(give) him hot tea with raspberry jam and lemon.
5. It feels as though it (be) ages since they last
spoke and yet it was only two days ago.
6. Mary wishes she(not/have) to commute to work
every day. She finds it boring. But for commuting, Mary
(not/have) time to read morning newspapers.
7. All the flights out of Paris(cancel) today because
of bad weather. If it(not/rain) so heavily for a few days, I
(not/be) stuck in the airport now.
8. I was made (believe) that this problem didn’t
concern anybody.
9. — John, I hear you(have) problems for a few
months.
— Yes, but now things seem(pick up) gradually. I
hope we’ll manage(sort) everything out soon.
10. I dread(send) to Africa, at the same time I can’t
refuse(go). If I do, I risk(lose) my job.
1. Ken spoke much better. It was clear that he
(work) hard. He (make) great progress since I last
___________(see) him.
2. We (watch) the football match from seven till
eight o’clock. Don’t call me at that time, please.
3. The secretary announced to the visitors that the director
(already/sign) the document which
(arrive) by air-mail an hour before.
4. Much time (pass) since then. She
(grow) stronger. She (be) quite a
grown-up girl now.
5. Dan said that he(write) the report by four
o’clock the next day and nobody (make) him
(do) it earlier, because he(be/used)
to(think) every word.
6. Jane, as soon as I (be) free, I’ll call you. I
(never/take) part in such projects yet. That is why I don’t
know when I(have) free time.
7. Tom (come) home, (have)
dinner and (start) (watch) TV. He
(watch) it for half an hour already when he remembered
that he(not/call) his mother.
8. I (work) for an hour already by the time he
(come). We’ll have tea and then I’ll go on
(work).
9. The older you get, the wiser your decisions(be).
But don’t forget that your parents’ advice (always/be)
useful.
10.1 am sure that Mary(leave) for Soho as soon
as she (receive) a call from her husband who
(live) there for six months already. She is looking
forward to(see) him.
1. Paul was (shock). It was a
(shock) sight. The flat was engulfed in flames.
2. Neither Bob nor his sister(like) coffee. Neither
(do) their mother.
3. Evidence (show) that global warming is
definitely occurring. Urgent measures should(take).
4. — Jack, (you/hear) that the first English book
(print) in 1475 by William Caxton in Brugge, Belgium?
— I (never/hear) about it, thanks for the
information. I can (ask) this question at my exam
tomorrow.
5. Ann was made (scrub) the floor. She must
(do) it for two hours already and she doesn’t know when
she (finish)(do) it.
6. Mary didn’t expect(invite) to John’s birthday
party and was in two minds about(go) there.
7. If only local authorities(do) something about a
high level of environmental pollution in our city, they keep
(give) us promises but nothing changes!
8. It is impossible that Kevin(escape) from John.
John’s motorcycle was much faster.
9. Kate, phone me as late as you like. I(be/up). I
(watch) a football game on TV.
10. Tom Brown is said (boast) the other day of
having an authentic Monet in his collection of paintings, but there is no
point(believe) each word of his. Monet was a founder
of impressionism and it is impossible even(imagine) his
work in Brown’s private collection. It(cost) a fortune!
1. John, you didn’t watch the milk! If you(watch),
it(not/boil) over.
2. 1 hate the cold, I wish it(be) warm and sunny all
the year round.
3. Ann, do you know that the painting turned out to be a fake? If
Robert (follow) your advice, he
(not/be taken in).
4. Rose said that she (have) her first poem
published when she (be) sixteen. She added that she
(write) five more poems since then.
5. (live) through difficult times together, Jack and
Bob were close friends.
6. John asked Ann(embarrass) questions and she
felt really(embarrass). He shouldn’t
(do) it, she is only fifteen years old.
7. — People like it when they(allow) to do what
they want.
— Of course, they do.
8. — Sue,(you/invite) Kate to go to the club with
us?
— Not yet. I(do) it tonight but I am not sure if she
(come). She is said(be busy) from
morning till night recently.
9. Mark forgot(ask) by his sister Ann to pick her
up on the way from university and drove straight home. When Ann finally
(get) home on her own, she (be)
furious with him.
10. When Alice moved to a new home, she tried (make) the
place look more cheerful. She tried(paint) the walls a lighter shade,
(change) the curtains, (move) the furniture.
Nothing worked, it remained as gloomy as ever.
1. Mark, will you stop (treat) me as if I
(be) a child? I(study) at university
for three years already.
2. Alice appears(be dissatisfied) with the results of
her examination. She shouldn’t delay (ask) her elder
brother for help. I understand that she dreads(do) it, but
it’s no good(put) it off!
3. — John, (you/hear) that Sofia
(have) an accident the other day? She narrowly escaped
(kill). Now she(made) up her mind
(give up)(drive).
— She should (do) it a long time ago. If she
(be) a careful driver, she(not/meet)
with an accident.
4. —Alex, I wish you(believe) in me! I have plans
for us two that will require mutual trust.
— Well, Bob, but don’t forget that you never take the trouble
(think) about the consequences of all your plans.
5. The problem (discuss) now is very important.
Listen to it carefully.
6. — Kate, do you know that neither John nor I(be
going) to write an account of these events?
— Yes, I do. John(tell) me about it the other day.
7. — If I(be) rich, I(spend) a
lot of time travelling.
— If you(be) rich, I(join) you
with pleasure.
8. Jane, I wouldn’t advise you(go) to the country
on Sunday since it would mean(get up) very early in the
morning, I really don’t advise (do) it. We’d better
________(go) on Monday.
9. Dan, if your brother(want) to get into a good
university, it is essential that he(have) a good academic
record.
10. George was heard(say) that he had seen a man
(leave) the house, (get) into the car
and(drive) away.
1. Carol(leave) the house very late today. She
may(miss) the train and may(stand)
at the platform, kicking herself for not(follow) her
mother’s advice to get a head start. No one (know)
anything. It’s surprising that at her age she has no sense of responsibility.
2. Jack, it’s high time something(do) about your
discipline. You(not/attend) lectures at university for
two weeks already. If you (not/stop)
(play truant), you(certainly/have)
serious problems.
3. Mark(just/discharge) from hospital. Six months
(be) a long time to spend in hospital.
4. Pauline, do you know that good looks (be) all
you need to be a model?
5. Ann, I don’t advise you(sit up) late. The later
you(go) to bed, the harder it(be) to
rise in the morning.
6. — Tina,(you/see) my pajamas?
— What pajamas?
— My favorite pajamas(be) the ones with red and
white stripes.
7. Be careful, Jane. The stairs(be) too steep for you
to climb.
8. It was very difficult for Mark to afford(live) a
decent life because money(be) so scarce that it could
fairly be said not to exist at all.
9. There (be) little evidence that the country
(be/able) to widely use solar energy in the near future.
The problem(require) further research.
10. — Bob, do you like horror films?
— I used (like) them, but now I find them
disgusting. Tastes and preferences change over the years.
— I can’t help but(agree) with you.
1. — If I (not/go) to bed very late, I
(not/feel) so sleepy now.
— You(always/go) to bed very late, Jack. It’s high
time you(think) about your health.
— You are right, as usual, Sue.
2. Hardly(we/reach) the theatre when
the curtains (rise) and the show
(begin).
3. Nick likes (take) a cold shower every
morning. It removes negative energy and makes a person faster
(tune) in the desired fashion.
4. After Robert (leave) school, he
(work) for two years at a factory and then
(take) his entrance examination to the university.
5. There (be) silence. Andrew
(sit) still for a moment. The situation(get) even worse
than he(imagine).
6. Ann looked at me with those pleasant eyes of hers, which
(remain) as sympathetic as they (be)
more than twenty years before.
7. 1 hate that town in autumn. It (always/rain)
there. It (rain) when we came, and it
(rain) when we left.
8. The envelope (find) at last behind the dining-
room clock, though how it(get) there Mary couldn’t
even imagine.
9. — Who is(speak) next?
— I think, Mrs Thompson.
10. — Ann, why (you/wear) this heavy sweater?
Isn’t it a bit too warm for it?
— I(not/feel) well. I(shiver). It
(feel) as if I(have) a fever.
1. They say old love(not/rust). I also think that an
old, deep feeling(not/pass) with time.
2. “Mark, you should(do) it ages ago,” Tina said
with reproach. “Now it is too late, I (never/forgive)
you.”
3. Sam(always/interrupt) people! It is so annoying!
It’s high time we(tell) him what we think of him.
4. — Helen(have) a music lesson now. Don’t call
on her now.
— OK, I(wait) until the lesson
(be over).
5. —Alice, can you return me the book now?
— I am afraid not. I(read) it all day yesterday and
still have a few chapters (read). By Friday 1
(return) it by all means.
6. I am not sure if Jack(take) part in the concert,
but I hope he(receive) a prize.
7. The children will stay indoors until the wind(go)
down and the sun (come) out. Unfortunately, the
weather forecast(not/say) if the wind
(go) down.
8. While Susan (sweep) the floor, Maggie
(cook) dinner. They (expect) their
parents in the evening.
9. I like(watch) cartoons but I hate those cartoons
where Tom(always/chase) Jerry.
10. Alex, stand here! They(change) the guard in a
minute and you’ll get a good view.
1. Kate, you ought(see) the tie Jack had on. It was
something out of the ordinary.
2. (come) home rather late one Saturday night,
Clyde found his parents(worry) about the whereabouts
of his sister.
3. — Sofia, would you mind(open) the door?
— Not that I mind, but I(have) a bath.
4. The meeting was to(start) at five o’clock, but it
was postponed because of the speaker’s illness.
5. —Ann, where(you/go) on holiday this summer?
— I don’t know yet. I won’t make my plans until I
(speak) to my doctor.
6. My dear friends, I suggest that we all (get)
together and(discuss) the matter carefully.
7. (lose) the key, Donald couldn’t enter the room.
He (have) to call his brother (ask)
him for help. He had an extra key.
8. I liked (hear) fairy tales when I was a child, my
grandmother used (tell) us tales in the evening. We all
used (sit) around her, listening to her stories with
admiration.
9. Jack’s mood seemed (change) for the worse.
We’d better not(speak) to him now.
10. Flora was heard (say) that it would rain and
ordered that John(shut) the door to the balcony.
11. Last summer we(spend) our holiday in Sochi.
Every day we(go) to the sea shore
(lie) in the sun and (go) swimming. We
(hardly/arrive) when we (make)
friends with a few nice people. When we (leave) the
place, we (agree) that we again in Moscow. Almost twenty days (return) and we up. (meet) (pass) since we (not/even/ring) them
1. Robert(play) tennis for two hours every day. At
fifty five years old he is still as fit as a fiddle.
2. It’s four years since I(leave) my native town.
There must (be) many changes there. Recently 1
(receive) a letter from a schoolmate. He
(write) that there are many new buildings in the town,
that most of our friends (go) to other cities either to
study or to work. He (already/work) as a teacher in the
school where we (study). By next May he
(work) at school for three years.
3. It (constantly/rain) in the last few days. It
(grow) very cold. I am afraid that the summer
(already/be over) and autumn (set)
in.
4. Ann, you needn’t(bring) the book. Didn’t you
know I had it?
5. Andrew decided to leave the house ahead of time so that we
(meet) at the station.
6. — I (translate) the article by five o’clock
yesterday. Why didn’t you come to take it?
— I am sorry, I completely forgot(do) it.
7. Marta, we(just/speak) about your latest article.
It’s lucky that you(come).
8. It was slippery on the road as it(rain) a short
time before. We (stop) for the night earlier than we
(plan) and(make) a fire.
9. I wonder when Agatha(come). Ask her to give
me a call when she(know) the exact date of her arrival,
and we(meet) her at the station.
10. Flora was heard (say) that it would rain and
ordered that Jolin(shut) the door to the balcony.
11. Jack, you (always/grumble)! If you
(not/stop) (grumble) and
(give) instructions to everybody, you
(quarrel) with all your friends.
1. — Teresa (type) day and still
(not/fmish) the report.
— I hope she (do) everything by evening on
condition that you(help) her. Sue.
2. — Doctor, I (get) l°ts of aches and pains,
(be) anything wrong? I (be) terribly
worried.
— Alan, you (be) ridiculous now. Stop
(worry). Everything is OK.
3. John(just/complete) a course in engineering and
now(want) to pursue his studies by
(take) a Master’s degree.
4. For some years now Tina(believe) strongly in
reincarnation and(try) to persuade her friends to come
round to her way of thinking, but they (be) still not
convinced.
5. Martha(think) of going on a three-month trip to
Australia next year and.(wonder) for some time if any of
her fellow students (like)
(accompany) her.
6. While Thomas (spend) the last few months
working hard at his studies, his sisters (concentrate)
their attention on how to get their new business off the ground.
7. It(look) as if oil(leak) from
the pipe for some time. We (have) to dismantle the
machine if it(be put right).
8. I don’t feel like(go) to the supermarket again at
the moment. I’d prefer (wait) till the end of the month
when I (can) do all the shopping in one go.
9. —(you/be) to the Tower of London?
— No, not yet. I (want) to go ever since I
(arrive) in London, but something
(always/come) up. I hope (go) soon. Perhaps you
(like/come) with me?
10. The constant humming from the word-processor
(give) me a headache. I (have) to
take an aspirin.
1. I’d rather Ann(keep) it a secret, but she turned
out(be) very talkative, unfortunately.
2. Sam (always/try)(avoid)
people who are rather narrow in outlook. That is why 1 don’t quite
understand why Jack, this simpleton, (become) one of
his best friends.
3. — Pauline, I(go) to France in two days. Is there
anything I can get you?
—(you/pass) through Paris?
— Yes, I(spend) four days there.
— Then(get) me my favourite cheese.
4. The Egyptian civilization (be) the oldest that
(leave) us art. It(begin) about five
thousand years ago. The story of Egyptian art (cover)
three thousand years and(include) the art of different
periods.
5. — You(ever/be) to this picture gallery?
— Yes, I(visit) it once when 1
(be) young, and the pictures(make) a deep impression
on me. Since then I(not/be) there.
6. — I (not/see) Jack lately. When
(you/last/see) him?
— I (meet) him two days ago. I think that he
_________(change) a lot.
7. Jack was the first (raise) the question at the
meeting and the last(answer) it.
8. In order to make our demands effective and get the authorities
(fulfil) them, we suggested that there
(be) no return to work today.
9. It’s so difficult(deal) with Mark, because he is
used to (do) everything in his own way. I’d rather
(find) another partner.
10. Ann, thanks for the invitation, I’ll come to your place with pleasure
unless something(prevent) me(do) it.
1. The great majority of students(be) present at the
conference now. A great number of them(look forward)
to (listen) to your lecture, and each of them
(be) ready to answer your questions.
2. George needed to feel that he(listen) to, that he
(command) here and that his word
(always/obey).
3. While our coffee (make), I told him our sad
story, which impressed him greatly.
4. Peter, I don’t mind (travel) by bus, but I hate
(stand) in queues. I think it’s better
(go) by tube.
5. Max was tired, and by the time I (come), he
(fall) asleep. 1 had nothing to do but wait when he
(wake up).
6. I(just/put) a note with the address of the hotel
and the boy’s name into his pocket in case he(lose) his
way.
7. I am going to have my kitchen (repair). It’s
necessary that every crack(cover) between the floor and
the door.
8. Despite the bad traffic 1 managed(come) to the
Browns’ at half past six as we (agree). But I needn’t
(hurry), they(not/be) at home. They
(already/leave).
9. Dan must(study) German these three years. His
German is rather rich and fluent.
10. —(the last post/come)?
— Yes, it (come) half an hour ago. Jane
(already/read) a letter from Robert in her room now.
1. — John, clear up the mess before your mother
(see) it.
— I’ll do it on condition you(help) me, Ann.
— Unfortunately, I can’t help. I am up to my ears in work. Do it
yourself, John, and quickly.
2. Alex stood (lean) over the small rustic gate
(watch) the (retreat) figure of her
sister.
3. (Hear) the story twice, Ann didn’t feel like
(listen) to it again and left the room without
(notice).
4. — Sue, why are you sure that Robert didn’t commit the crime he is
accused of?
— He can’t(commit) this crime because he was out
of town on that day and I was with him.
5. Bob looked quite pleased. He(give) a fair
compensation for his ruined car.
6. Do you know, Jack, that the event was organized by two people,
neither of whom(be) a professional, but both of them
(be) really enthusiastic about sport.
7. By next year the Smiths(live) in Verona for five
years already. You don’t know how much 1 missed them. I am looking
forward to(see) them soon because one of these days I
(go) to Italy on a business trip.
8. — Mark, I’d like(get) a job.
— I’d much rather you (stay) at home and
(look) after the children, Ann.
9. Nobody told me that you were in hospital, Nick. If I
(know), I(visit) you by all means.
10. — Just think, Mary, last month at that time I
(lie) on a beach in Nice (enjoy) the sun and warm
weather and what(you/do) at this time?
— I(study) at university.
1. Peter, no matter where you(go), everyone will
recognize you. It is desirable that you (leave) the
country and as soon as possible.
2. 1 saw Ann (slip) an(i(fall).
Now she(sit) on the grass and(cry)*
3. Since the beginning of the show John(watch) a
fair-haired girl (sit) in front of him. He
(notice) her at once.
4. — They have spoiled my jeans at the dry cleaner’s
— What (happen) to them?
(they/fade) badly?
5. Jack went out last night and got soaked. — What
(happen)?(you/catch) in the rain?
6. Sue (live) in our town for ten years and then
moved to Paris. She (live) in Paris for twenty years
already and is unlikely(return).
7. Yesterday Sam(wait) for Ann for three hours but
she didn’t turn up. She must (forget) about the
arrangement. It’s typical of her.
8. — Mary,(I/start) tomorrow?
— I’d rather you(start) today, Bill.
9. — Do you agree that looks(be) less important
than personality in a partner?
— Yes, I do. I completely agree.
10. If the company(not/be biased) against young
professionals, it (not/fall) behind the leaders in the
market.
11. My father(work) in that shop for twelve years.
Then he (get) a job in a bank. He
(work) in the bank for a few years now.
1. — Jack, do you know that several days ago Henry was called on the
carpet by his boss?
— Really? He must (do) a bad job again. If he
(go) on like this, he (lose) his job
soon. He is likely(fire).
2. Alice (lie) on the new bed for fifteen minutes,
(sit) in the new armchair for five minutes and then said
that the old furniture(be) twice as comfortable as the
new furniture(be).
3. Bob and Sam(ride) bikes along a country road.
Suddenly Sam braked. He (notice) a strange object in
the grass by the road.
4. Ann, do you hear that the results of the test
(not/announce) to us until the papers(look through) by
Mrs Green? I am not sure that we (already/know) our
results by the end of next week. She is said to(fall) ill
yesterday.
5. The other day Nick (meet) Ann at the library.
She (come) to take some book for her exam and
(ask) the librarian about it. Nick
(recognize) her voice and(come) up to her.
6. Jack(call) a few days ago to ask for advice on
how to choose a computer. He(buy) a new one. What
(you/advise) him?
7. — Kevin, how long(you/be) here?
(you/eavesdrop)?
— I(look) for my documents.
—(you/find) them?
— Unfortunately not.
8. By the time the operation(be) over, the doctor
(be) so tired that he (can) hardly
walk but he(save) his patient’s life.
9. Mark was seen (leave) the building at eight
o’clock with a huge bunch of flowers,(get) into a taxi
and(leave). He(be) in a hurry.
10. — Sue, you’d better not (say) anything. I’d
rather(be) left alone.
— Ok, I(leave).
1. — Tom, since when (you/travel) around our
country? Which is the most interesting place(you/visit)?
— I think it is Altai, the place that captivates the imagination and
leaves a lasting impression.(you/be) to Altai?
— I (always/want) to go there but
(never/have) the opportunity.
2. Claire didn’t risk(accept) David’s invitation to
go with him on holiday because the previous holiday
(be) a complete disaster.(not/think) that the hotel could
be full, David(not/book) a suite anywhere.
3. — John, where is the desk lamp I(promise) to
fix?
— In Ann’s room. Try (not/make) a mess
because 1(clean).
4. (Examine) the two fax machines attentively, Bob
bought the cheaper one.
5. Your job involves (take) decisions and
sometimes you are bound(make) mistakes when you do
this.
6. At yesterday’s exam in English I couldn’t remember a lot of words
no matter how hard I tried (remember) them. I
(give) a bad grade, unfortunately. I am not very good at
(remember) different words.
7. Richard said his car (break) down while he
(drive) to work and he(have) to take
a taxi.
8. — Frank, do you know when (the exam
results/announce)?
— It (do) by yesterday. We
(already/know) them.
9. The managing director wasn’t happy about our choice and asked
who(interview) the applicants for the new position. He
said that no decision (make) about our future
appointment with all the candidates(interview) by him
personally.
10. My wages (be) so low that I had to take a
second job just to make both ends meet.
1. These two girls(be) as thick as thieves since they
(meet) in college. They always do everything together.
2. If Fleming (not/discover) penicillin in 1928,
many of us(not/be) here today.
3. Richard is a careless driver. It’s the fourth time he
(have) a bad accident. I think he should stop
(gamble) with death.
4. The parties are reported(consider) the question
of extending the agreement for six months already. I wish they
(come) to a decision at last.
5. We(live) in this house since 1970, that is to say
ever since my father(die). He(come)
to this country twenty years ago. He (be) bom in
America and (live) there until he
(get) married.
6. (that man/catch) any fish yet? 1
___________(watch) him for the last hour and he_
(not/move) once.
7. Quick! There (be) an accident. Phone the
hospital. The accident (happen) when that red (shoot) out of the side street without warning. car
8. Robert (live) in Rome for five years. Now he
(live) (go) to in Moscow. One of these days Barcelona on holiday and he
(suggest) that I(go) with him.
9. Ann would love (watch) a cartoon now
instead of (do) her homework. A good dressing-
down from mum is what she needs now.
10. — Sue, you should(see) Tom’s face when Ann
told him about Kate and Bob’s wedding.
bad.
I wish she(not/do) it. Tom will be hurt and feel
1. When we got off the train, it(rain) heavily. It
(rain) for a few days. All the streets were wet and the
traffic (be) heavy. It (take) us two
hours to get home.
2. — Who(speak) over the phone at five o’clock
yesterday? I couldn’t get through for an hour.
— It was Alice. She loves(talk) on the phone for
hours.
3. My dear girl, you (overeat) lately. You
(lose) your looks, you (lose) your
figure.
4. I can’t understand why you like this group. I
(listen) to their CD for the last twenty minutes and I
(not/hear) a single nice song.
5. — Sue, why (you/wear) that strange-looking
suit? It doesn’t fit you at all.
— Why, I (wear) it for a month, and nobody
(say) a word all this time.
6. Tom, I hate(bother) you at such a late hour,
but I(try)(reach) you all day today.
What(you/busy) with?
7. — Would you like me(turn) down the radio a
bit?
— No, it’s all right. I am used(work) with the radio
on.
8. Ann is very busy(write) her thesis. She is too
busy (go) to the parties.
9. Hardly (I/read) three chapters, when 1 heard a
conversation(go) on in the next room.
10. My friend Alice usually says, “Never marry for money, but many
where money(be).”
1.1 remember(descend) that hill in the twilight. An
age seems(elapse) since the day that brought me first to
London.
2. It is time Jean(tell) about her mother’s health. I
wonder when the doctor(do) it at last.
3. I (finish) my work for the day and
(rest) quietly in my armchair, thinking of the days that
_________(go) by-
4. Rice (grow) in this area for hundreds of years
now, but the government(try) to find an alternative crop
because rice(not/make) much profit last year.
5. They (already/rehearse) for an hour when he
comes.
6. Come on, if the sun(set) by the time we
(reach) home, we(lose) our way.
7. — Why(Jack/get) so furious when he saw the
article?
— The reporter(misquote) him.
8. If Jack (persuade) his friend to quit, he
(secure) a much better job long ago.
9. The journalist was heard(assure) the public that
they(inform) if some facts(come) to
light.
10. — Hilary, I am up to my neck in work. Ann offered
(help) me but I am afraid she
(not/do) anything.
— I think you are right. She doesn’t mind
(promise)(do) something but she wouldn’t care actually
_________(do) it.
1. When we arrived, the house(be) full already. In
a few minutes the curtain (go) up and the eyes
(turn) on the stage. The scenery(be)
very simple. The cast(be) pretty good and the leading
man’s acting was just magnificent.
2. Kate (read) the book ever since she
(come) from school and can’t tear herself away from it.
3. — John, how long(you/wait) for Adele?
— Half an hour. And how long(you/wait) for her
yesterday?
— Only five minutes.
4. The animal species (become) extinct by the
middle of the century if we (not/take) any measures
now.
5. Your coat(wear) out by the next season. You’d
better(buy) a new one.
6. The result was absolutely different from what we
(expect) and we nearly (give) up the experiment, but
soon Tom(find) where we(make) a
mistake.
7. The young man led him towards the elevator without saying a word.
It took them to the seventh floor where Mark(escort)
and(ask) to wait.
8. Don’t trust your opponents. They(criticize) you
non-stop until life itself(prove) you are right.
9. It (snow) heavily for three days and the
roads in the mountains were blocked. The weather forecast didn’t say when
it(stop) snowing.
10. — John still(not/understand) the rule.
— No wonder. He never (listen) to what I
(say) and he(not/listen) to me now
either. He(always/float) in the clouds.
1. The group of young scientists (arrive) in
Moscow tomorrow. They (complete) their joint work
with the British colleagues at Oxford and (achieve)
excellent results. Now we (expect) interesting
publications.
2. After we(be) there a few days, I sensed that
all was not going well.
3. Scarcely (he/finish) his speech, when the
audience(start) applauding violently.
4. I (wait) for Frank’s call since three o’clock
but he (not/call) so far. I wonder when he
(call) me at last.
5. I (not/see) the exhibition yet. It
(open) on Sunday but I(be) busy this
week. I don’t know if I(find) any time to go there next
week.
6. We can’t go to the theatre because it(restore)
now. When the work(finish), it(be)
really beautiful.
7. No sooner (I/finish) (clean)
my flat than my cat (jump) on the table and
(turn) over a vase with flowers. I regret
(let) the cat in the room. I shouldn’t
(do) it.
8. We packed his bags before he went downstairs to do his last show so
that he(be) ready to leave for Los Angeles the moment
he(finish) the show.
9. When I came home, Ann(already/wait) for me.
She (wait) for me for half an hour and
(be) very angry. I (have) to
apologize to her for being late. The traffic (be)
horrendous this morning.
10. — Alice, why are you crying? Is anything the matter?
— Nothing whatsoever. I(cut) onions.
1. My hair(be) wet. I(be) in a
shower.
2. Ann (fall) ill in April. She
(get) better now. I hope she(recover) by her birthday.
3. “The case (investigate) now at the meeting. It
should(investigate) a long time ago,” he said repeatedly.
4. If you call him at eight o’clock, he(not/be) at
home, he (still/wofk) in the library. He is used
(work) in the evenings.
5. The police(still/look) for the bank robbers and
(already/arrest) a few people. I wonder if the police
(find) the money which(steal).
Nobody(know) anything.
6. My younger sister(never/be) abroad. But she
(go) to France next week. She (look)
forward to(go) there.
7. The room was in a mess. Somebody (turn)
everything upside down and (scatter) all the things
around the room. He must(be) in a hurry.
8. Jack (talk) since the beginning of the meeting
and nobody felt like(interrupt) him.
9. “I came back for my bag,” she pointed to a plastic shopping bag full
of books under the chair where she(sit).
10. I haven’t got the slightest idea when the right time
(come) for us. When I (know)
something, I(let) you know immediately.
BRACKETS___________________________
1. We (see) John in many moods, but none of us
(ever/know) him(do) a cruel thing.
2. Yesterday at the English speaking club the students
(tell) a very interesting story. Then they
(ask) to compose dialogues. After the dialogue
(give), the students
(record). While the recording(listen) to, the rate of
speech(check).
3. Besides (have) a good job, my ambition is to
meet someone nice(share) my life with.
4. If anyone(ring), I don’t want to speak to them
whoever it(be).
5. —Alex, when(you/come) back?
— If everything(go) well, I(be)
at home by next Friday.
6. I (tell) that they would discuss this situation as
soon as Tom(return) from Italy.
7. Kate denied(see) me at the concert, though 1 am
sure I saw her(sit) in the stalls.
8. Robert(work) at the language all the time and
(make) great progress. His pronunciation
(be) quite good, only a slight accent
(remain).
9. — Ann, when I last saw you, you (leave) for
France on holiday. You(have) a good time?
— Yes, of course. I always (have) a good time
in France. We(be) in Paris for three days and then
___________(go) to Nice.
10. We took our umbrellas because we (be)
afraid it (rain) for the barometer
(fall) for some time.
1. Jack, you will see in a moment Alice (tell) us
about her diseases, visits to the doctors and such like.
2. — I looked at Ann and understood that she was very tired. I
wondered what she(do) all that time.
— She(work).
3. Jenny, come in time(not/miss) the beginning of
the film.
4. Our teacher said that the earth(go) round the sun
and the moon(go) round the earth.
5. The trainer isn’t sure if either Eva or Lily (be)
good enough to go to the tournament in Croatia. Neither of them
(meet) his demands so far
6. I am angry with Ann: she(keep) me waiting at
university for a long time yesterday.
7. I have tried(discuss) the problem with Rita but
she always (say) she is too busy. I’ve even tried
(ask) her to lunch with me, but she refused
(go)- _
8. Hany was the first (suggest) that his brother
(put) forward as the candidate for this district.
9. Kevin, stop (smoke)! The room
(be) full of smoke which (come)
from your pipe. Usually nobody (smoke) here, as
Mother(not/let) us(do) it.
10. Mark (solve) the crossword puzzle for hours
and he says he (be) about to solve it, as he
(think) over the last word.
1. — (you/find) the money which you
(lose) yesterday?
— Yes, I(find) it in the pocket of my coat.
2. — Peter,(you/hear) about the scandal involving
our boss?
— Yes, bad news(have) wings. It seems to me that
everyone(know) about it already.
3. I teach history at a secondary school. I(go) to
university here for four years and(get) a degree.
4. Ann, I think we(take) the wrong turn. We
(drive) on this road for twenty minutes and I
(not/see) a single house.
5. Two thousand dollars(be) wasted by him in the
casino the other day and now he(not/know) what to do.
6. It (rain) all day today. I suspect it always
(rain) on Sunday in England. Anyhow it
(rain) every Sunday since I(arrive)
here three months ago. I(already/begin) to get used to it,
but I (find) it rather monotonous!
7. — Can John(get) embarrassed?
— Yes, and even turned red. He was worth(look)
at.
8. I am right,I? He hasn’t come. So there has been
nothing to discuss,there?
9. Barely (he/ read) the first lines when he
(remember) (read) these words
somewhere else.
10. Alan, if you (tell) me the truth then, I
(know) what to do now.
1. By five o’clock they already (know) that I
(fail) the exam in maths. If I(study)
better, I(pass) it without fail. I wish I
(be) a diligent student.
2. — I am looking forward to(see) my daughter.
— When(she/come) back from her business trip?
— The London train(arrive) in Moscow at 6 p.m.
sharp.
3. We (buy) a computer at last! Now it will be
easier for me to work.
4. Sheila likes the novel so much that everything she
(read) so far (seem) ordinary and
uninteresting. She even (think) that she
(not/like) any other book so much and that one
(remain) her favourite.
5. The child’s curiosity annoys me. He(ask) me
questions all day! He(ask) me ten questions just for the
last half an hour.
6. Kate(stop) and was looking at the shop window.
She couldn’t take her eyes off the blue dress she(dream)
of so long.
7. I know Alice hates me, but why(she/be) so nice
to me now? She definitely wants something from me.
8. Jessica is said to(work) for the company for
thirty years already.
9. Tom couldn’t move to a new house because it
(not/be ready) yet and(still/be built).
10. The living standards (change). Every month
things(get) more and more expensive.
1. The traffic (be) very heavy in this street. Be
careful at the comer. When the traffic lights (be) red,
don’t cross the street.
2. Robert (enter) the office,
(come) up to my desk and (stop) in front of me. I
(know) at once what he was going to say. 1
(suspect) for a long time that he was going to leave.
3. — Tom and Mary (leave) for the Netherlands
tomorrow.(you/go) with them?
— Yes, of course. I(buy) the ticket as early as two
months ago.
4. For thirty years now I (study) people. 1
(not/know) very much about them. Some people
(say) that then' first impression of a person
(be) always right. For my part, I find the longer I
(know) people, the more they
(puzzle) me. My oldest friends(be) those of whom I can
say that I(not/know) the first thing about them.
5. — Kate, do you watch much television?
— No, I prefer(read) books to
(watch) television although I know that most people
(get) their news first from television, usually evening news programs.
6. — Jack,(you/hear) that Alice
(get married) one of these days?
— Of course, I . This is the only thing that
(talk) about for several days.
7. My elder sister(work) at school for eight years
and then (quit). Now she (have) a
prestigious job at a major bank. Her career counts with her more than
anything.
8. (Feel) tired and (have)
nothing more to do till the train left, Kate sat down on one of the armchairs
in the hall.
9. Tina, do you know that your brother Mark is a man
(love) and(respect) by his friends? But
he is so difficult(deal) with.
10. I wish our efforts(produce) some results, but
they unfortunately didn’t.
1. —Where(this noise/come) from?
— They(throw) crockery at each other in the next
flat.
—(this/happen) before?
— Well, they(have) a good many rows but this is
the first time they(throw) crockery.
2. Jack’s mother: Jack(be) ready in a moment. He
(finish) breakfast.
3. — (you/decide) what you
(do) this weekend?
— Well, Mark (phone) last night about coming
down this weekend.
— Really?
— Yes, he(come) on Friday.
— Oh, I’d like to see him.
— I(phone) him up tonight and arrange something.
4. — Hello, Jack. I(not/see) you for ages.
— No, it is two years since we last(meet). What
_________(you/do) recently?
— I(study).
5. — Ann, is it true that you(learn) Russian with a
view(introduce) your products here?
— Yes, I have, but I (not/leam) much yet; there is
still a long way for me to go.
6. Last night I (clear) out that old desk that you
(give) me when I (come across) a
pile of old letters with a red ribbon round them.
7. Despite the problems that the government(have)
in the last two years, it (somehow/manage) to stay in
power. This is rather surprising as they(come) to power
with only a small majority.
8. When I came to the party, it(be) in full swing.
Someone (play) the piano and the guests
(dance). Nobody (notice) me
(come) in.
9. It was the second time you(lie) to me. That’s
why I never believed you afterwards.
10. Sue (be) very busy lately so she
(forget) about our arrangement I
(wait) for her in the cafe for an hour yesterday but she
(not/come).
1. Anita understood why Phillip (not/come) the
previous evening. He was busy(do) his urgent work.
2. When the guests came, the hostess(still/lay) the
table.
3. — (you/hear)? Someone
(scratch) behind the wall.
— It only (seem) to you. No sound
(penetrate) in here.
4. We (go) on holiday next Friday. The plane
(leave) at five a.m., so we(sunbathe)
in Bermuda at lunchtime! We’ve got a lot of luggage and neither of us
(want) to drive, so we(get) a taxi to
the airport. My sister (never/fly) before so she
(probably/be) quite nervous. By the time we
(get) there, we(fly) for quite a long
time and so we(be) exhausted
5. The biggest event in Tom’s life(happen) when
he(be) twenty two. He (just/leave)
college and he (look) for a job. One day the phone
(ring). It was a woman who(offer)
him a job as an actor. She (see) him in a play at the
university and (enjoy) the performance. He
(take) the job and since then he(be)
very successful. Last night he (discover) that he
(win) an award for his performance in the play.
6. Alex, I promise you that I(not/tell) your secret to
anybody. Even if somebody (ask) me about what
(happen) that day, I (not/reveal) the
truth to a single person.
7. Since I (begin) acting, I
(perform) in two plays, a television commercial and
a TV drama. However, I (never/ever/speak)
publicly before I(come) to Hollywood in 1985.
8. When Jack(enter) the room, I
(not/recognize) him because he(lose) so much weight
and(grow) a beard. He looked totally different!
9. It is already 9:30 p.m. and I(wait) here for
over an horn'. If John(not/get) here in the next five
minutes, I(leave).
10. (you/hear) that Ben (fire)
last month? He(work) for that import company for more
than ten years and he (work) in almost every
department. Nobody knew the company like he did.
Pauline, you (always/be) one of my friends who know
what they(do) every day next month and how many different
problems they(manage) to solve by the end of the next month.
You are all incredible. You usually(check) your diary because
you(have) a habit of keeping your arrangements in order since
college years. I also write down my appointments in a diary on a regular
basis, but my sister Ann never (do) it and just
(hope) she (remember). For example, the other day we
(plan) to go to the exhibition of Modem Art but she perhaps
(forget) all about it by the time it (be) time to
leave for the exhibition. Unfortunately, she is very absent-minded but she
(never/ keep) a diary in her life. Ann(always/ try)
to remember her appointments, but each time she(fail). She
(just/not/feel) like (plan) her future. Last June
Ann (make) a serious mistake. She (miss) an
examination in history at university. By the time she
(remember) it and (get) there, the professors
(already/ examine) everybody. I hoped that it(encourage) her
to buy a diary but she still(rely) on her memory. I am afraid
that Ann might even miss her own wedding. By the time she
(arrive) at the church, her fiance(already/leave). I hope this
(not/happen).
My nephew Philip is only eighteen years old but he(be)
already a promising designer and always(make up) incredible
dresses. Next Friday starting from the morning he(take part)
in his university “Best Designer Competition”. Philip
(already/make up) his mind which of his new dresses he
(show). I(never/see) such extraordinary and beautiful dresses
as he creates. All our family(come) to see Philip in the show
and give him all the support we can. I only hope Philip(do)
his best and(take) first prize!
A. Hey, Jack! Where (you/be)? What
(you/do)? I(wait) for your call for some hours already.
B. Oh, Robert, I regret (stand) you up, but the most
unbelievable thing (happen) to me in the morning. After
(arrange) to meet up with you in the High Street at five
o’clock, I got there thirty minutes earlier than we(arrange).
Since the weather was very bad and it started to rain, I decided
(go) into the luxury shop round the comer to kill some time. As I was
having a look at a beautiful red-striped necktie, a man(stand)
next to me began(act) in a suspicious way. I watched him for
a while and finally I saw him(hide) a very expensive tie in his
bag and discreetly(leave) the shop. I didn’t waste any time. 1
ran after him. Regrettably, the shop security guard saw me
(run) and mistook me for a shoplifter. He chased me and soon caught me
just as the police arrived. You see, Robert,(be) in a hurry to
catch the thief, I forgot(place) the tie 1 was holding back to
the shelf. I tried(explain) the situation to the police but they
wouldn’t listen to me. So, I was taken to the police station where I
(spend) two hours. Luckily for me, the CCTV camera
(install) in the shop revealed the real thief and I was set free.
After (clear up) the misunderstanding, the shop manager
apologized to me for(cause) such inconvenience and even
gave me two very expensive ties that I liked as a gift.
THE ONE CHAN GE THAT WORKED
Three years ago, when I was stuck in a traffic jam, I decided to stop
(visit) a park I(pass) by many times. Now I go
there at least one morning a week. I must(pass) it 100 times
already until one day in 2022,(stick) in Melbourne traffic, I
glanced towards the park in Bayside and saw mist(rise) from
the trees as if they(exhale) into the dawn sunlight. The sight
cheered me,(lift) the pall of the workday grind ahead. Right
then I made a resolution to interrupt my commute at least once a week by
(visit) the park and I(keep) to it ever since.
The next day I left the stream of traffic, parked the car and walked into
the park (skirt) the cricket oval where dogs
(chase) sassy swallows(skim) the grass just out of reach. Past
there is a quiet pond where you will find ducks and turtles, and beside it is
one of those forgotten patches of land where nature gets to do her thing
unhindered.
As I approached what would become my special place, the traffic noise
faded and worries vanished. I reached a small patch of green where
understorey saplings rise almost branchless beneath an ancient white-
trunked eucalyptus, (protect) by its vast embrace. I felt its
protection, too. As I stood there in the company of trees, I closed my eyes
and inhaled. I couldn’t help(smile). After countless visits, 1
(discover) that the need to spend time in green spaces is
universal.
I still can’t explain why greenness has such an effect on us, except that
it may be the fundamental colour of growth, and of life. Grey is not.
Concrete may be useful, but it cannot sustain us.
I urge you to find your nearest patch of wild. If you
(not/know) where that is, find one. Change your usual route, just a little,
and spend a few minutes there. Go into that green place and breathe.
(Adapted from “The one change that worked: I got out of my car in the
middle of my commute and sat under the trees” by Andrew Herrick,
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/17/the-one-change-
that-worked-i-go t-out-of- my-car-in-th e-m iddle-of- my-comm ute-an d-sat-
under-the-trees)
Sue, (you/ever/hear) the story about an eccentric
professor who was removed from his home on Monday? This was unusual
because his home for the last two months (be) Hartsfield-
Jackson Atlanta Airport. The professor(move) into Hartsfield-
Jackson, the world’s busiest airport, as part of an experiment on modem
living conditions. He(want) to find out if it was possible to
live comfortably inside one of the terminal buildings.
The professor(tell) the authorities nothing about his
research because he(think) they would not cooperate. Until
Sunday(use) some left luggage lockers as his wardrobes, he
(have) his meals in the restaurants and cafes and
(do) his washing in the public toilets.
The professor(originally/plan) to live at the airport for
just a week, but he liked it so much that he(extend) his stay.
“I (always/find) interesting people to talk to and I
(have) everything I(need),” he said. The
professor was discovered when security cameras(show) that
he(use) different places each night to avoid detection, but he
(find) one seat especially comfortable and
(decide) to make it his home.
Security guards then(watch) hours of CCTV footage to
discover the pattern of his movements before phoning the police, who
(arrest) him while he (have) his morning
shower. The police spokesperson (say), ’'Ad
(take) action in case he(plan) a terrorist attack. It
(look) very suspicious but actually the professor(do) anything
wrong and he(allow) to leave the airport peacefully, which he
did.”
Readers respond to a piece by the author Jeanette Winterson in which
she praises OpenAI’s metafictional short story. Jeanette Winterson asserts
that “humans will always want to read what other humans have to say”. But
she neglects the fact that every piece of writing, film-making or art
(create) by artificial intelligence and then
(consume) by humans is one less piece of writing, film-making or art
created by a human being that will have the chance(read) and
(enjoy) by humans.
One can only wonder if Winterson(hold) the same view
if she (be) now at the start of her career, rather than
(have) 40 years of success behind her.
Nowadays we(already/see) creative jobs like editing and
graphic design (outsource) to AI in dozens of industries. Is
Winterson really so naive(think) that the same won’t happen
in literature if AI writing (continue) to
(champion) by influential people like her and (publish)
prominently in outlets like the Guardian?
My question and challenge to the editor is simply this: when
(be) the last time a short story(write) by a human
being (publish) on your website in a position of such
prominence? You(give) a story written by AI a huge audience.
Why not now (do) the same for an aspiring, young, human
writer?
(Adapted from “For great stories, we need people, not AI” by Henry
Futcher, https ://www. theguardian. com/technology/2025/mar/l 9/for-great-
stories-we-need-people-not-ai)
I am not a theatre-goer at all and it is not because I don’t like
performances but it’s just a habit I(never/get) into. However,
the other day I decided to go to the theatre as my friends
(always/talk) about the new play and finally(wear) me down.
It(star) some actors whom I(never/hear) of. We
got to the theatre very early and found a lot of people already
(wait) outside, which suggested that my friends (not/be) the
only ones who(think) it was worth(see).
In the long run, the play turned out(be) not half as bad as
I (expect) though the plot was too complicated for me. One
character (accuse) of lying. Although he was completely
innocent, he told his friends that he regretted (tell) them lies.
He promised that he(not/do) it again. Why didn’t he just deny
it all?
Another character was a middle-aged woman called Sarah. She
insisted on(continue) her extravagant lifestyle even when her
cousin reminded her that she was no longer rich since Sarah’s husband
(leave) her. He warned her that she (lose) her
home if her debts became too large. Sarah was a rather absent-minded
character. She then told her cousin that her husband(agree) to
pay her a monthly allowance but it was clear that no one knew where her
husband was. Was she slightly mad? Or, perhaps, she(lie) as
well.
To cut a long story short, there was a happy ending and everything was
OK but I(not/think) of going again.
Ever since the day I(decide) to enter Harvard University
to study medicine, I (worry) whether the decision I
(take) was the right one. I (always/want) to
become a doctor and my family(give) me a lot of support.
As I(already/submit) my application form to Harvard, it
is too late to change my mind. However, since then I(hear) a
lot of negative things about Medical School at Harvard, and lately some of
them (begin) to bother me. I(grow) up in a
fairly small town and I(spend) all my life there. I
(always/dream) of(study) at a prestigious American university,
so when Harvard(accept) my candidacy I(grab) at
the chance.
Of course, I(tell) my parents about my doubts and they
advised me that I(think) everything over so as to be sure of
my decision. But when I(tell) my friends they
(be) shocked by my hesitation, (say) that I
(miss) the chance to study at the Ivy League University.
Now I cannot but hope that this gossip about the university
(not/be) true.
Thousands of workers protesting at the planned closure of the local
recycling factory in Normandy have begun a protest outside the factory in
Green Road. It (reveal) the other day that production at the
factory where over 5000 local people(employ)
(transfer) to the existing Luton plant in Calais next February. Only a few
new jobs(expect) to be created.
“Why (we/not/inform) about it in advance? We
(tell) about it only five days ago,” said Tom Brown
representing the workforce. “It’s about time companies(start)
thinking about how local communities(affect) by their
policies. Most of us own our houses here. How are we going to keep
(pay) the mortgage and find a job? I wish I
(know).”
“What is happening is unconstitutional and illegal,” said another
employee, Adam Smith, who(work) at the factory for 15 years
before retiring.
The Director of the factory was asked what(do) at the
moment to help those who (make) redundant. “Every effort
(make) over the past month to offer early retirement to those
who qualify,” he told the reporter when(question) about why
the workers (not/tell) about the closure earlier. The Director
said that the company(promise) a government loan to keep the
factory open, but at the last minute the government (back
down) and (decide) not to provide the loan after all. “So,
don’t blame the company, we have done our best!”
Five years ago, when my sister Ann decided(retire) from
the position of Chief Executive Officer and(sell) her shares in
the company, all the relatives thought she(go) crazy. But as it
proved she was just the first of many of her friends(do) this.
Indeed, (escape) the pressure of everyday working life
(take) precedence for many people recently. They can’t bear
the idea of (work) until they are in their late sixties, only
(retire) to some boring country village and
(spend) their time (take care) of flowers in the garden or
(chat) with the neighbors. They might prefer
(live) life to the full now, before they are too old(enjoy) it.
(buy) a motorbike and(travel) around the world
is a popular option.
Less adventurous types would rather (buy) a small
farmhouse and (live) off the land. Personally, I fancy
(sail) around the world in a yacht. As for Ann, she bought a
house in the countryside and spends her time(walk) around
the village and(paint) landscapes from her chair in the sitting-
out area.
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
CONFIRMS LAUNCH OF NATURAL
HISTORY GCSE
Teenagers may be able to learn about the importance of newts, bats
and jumping spiders after the government announced the introduction of a
GCSE in natural history.
The qualification (campaign) for by nature lovers for
more than a decade, but despite a curriculum(draw up), the
measure(stall).
(announce) the new GCSE in parliament, the Education
Minister said it (equip) young people “to understand and
respect the natural world and contribute to the protection and conservation
of the environment locally, nationally and internationally”.
Mary Colwell, a naturalist and author who (begin)
campaigning for a natural history GCSE in 2011, said she was “delighted”
Labour(commit) to this “hugely good news”.
“Education is the most important thing we can do for the planet at the
moment. To start to create a society that (know) and
(understand) the natural world is the biggest step forward we
can take,” she said. “David Attenborough said we need(fall) in
love with the Earth again. This is one way of(help) the next
generation do that because it(show) them the wonder of it.”
The government will consult on the GCSE’s subject content later this
year. According to Colwell, the criteria (draft) under the
previous government(need) (revise) to ensure
the GCSE provided young people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
with fieldwork opportunities(learn) about the wildlife in their
local neighbourhoods.
(Adapted from “Department for Education confirms launch of natural-
history GCSE” by Patrick Barkham,
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/21/department-for-
e ducation-confirms-natural-history-gcse)
NASA ROVER DISCOVERS LARGEST
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS YET FOUND
ON MARS
Nasa’s Curiosity rover has found the largest organic compounds that
(ever/see) on Mars, raising questions about whether life
(emerge) on the red planet billions of years ago.
The compounds(detect) in a 3.7bn-year-old rock sample
(collect) in an ancient Martian lakebed that is believed
(contain) all the necessary ingredients for life in the planet’s
warmer, wetter past.
Tests onboard the rover(find) that the rock contained
long-chain alkanes, organic molecules which are thought(be)
remnants of fatty acids. The compounds can (make) by
lifeless chemical reactions, but are essential parts of cell membranes in all
(live) organisms on Earth.
The researchers do not claim(find) a biosignature — an
indicator that life was once present on Mars — but one expert said the
material (represent) the best chance that scientists
(ever/have) for identifying remains of life on Mars.
The Curiosity rover(cover) more than 20 miles (32km)
across the Gale crater since it(land) on Mars in 2012. Six
years into the mission, it (detect) traces of relatively short
carbon-chain molecules in the ancient mudstone. However, the latest study,
(use) a more sophisticated analysis technique, revealed the
presence of much larger organics.
Work on Earth showed that the Martian rock sample,
(know) as Cumberland, probably(contain) carboxylic acids,
or fatty acids, that converted to alkanes in the heating process. These acids
(consider) universal products of biochemistry, terrestrial, and
perhaps Martian.
Further analysis of the organics only deepened the intrigue. When
organisms on Earth make fatty acids, the compounds tend
(contain) more even numbers than odd numbers of carbon atoms. This is
because some enzymes build fatty acids by(add) two carbon
atoms at a time. The scientists saw hints of this in the Martian organics, too.
The finding suggests, at the very least, that organic signatures of life
can(preserve) in Martian rock for billions of years, giving
hopes that if life (ever/emerge) on the planet, its remnants
might still(find).
The pressing question is what (do) next. Curiosity
(carry) a second sample of the rock that scientists want to
analyse for even larger organics. This might provide further evidence for
more fatty acids(contain) even numbers of carbons.
While the discovery is promising, further analysis is needed to
definitively determine the origin of these organic molecules, which requires
(bring) Martian samples back to Earth for more sophisticated
testing.
(Adapted from “Nasa rover discovers largest organic compounds yet
found on Mars ” by Ian Sample,
h ttps Wi n n v. th eguardian. com/scien се/2025/т ar/24/n as a- curiosity- rover-
mars-long-chain-alkanes-rock-sample-discovery)
MICROPLASTICS: HARMFUL
POLLUTION MUST BE STOPPED
Recent research from a team of Chinese environmental scientists about
the impact of microplastics on crops and marine algae adds to a
(grow) body of evidence about the disruption
(cause) to living systems by plastic pollution. Their analysis showing that
plastics could limit photosynthesis (the conversion of sunlight into chemical
energy) must (take) seriously. Their findings suggest that
staple crops (reduce) by about 12% nowadays. If
(confirm), this discovery carries huge implications for global
agriculture and food supplies and could intensify efforts
(tackle) plastic pollution.
There is no single route by which microplastics prevent plants from
(grow). They are believed(block) sunlight and
nutrient absorption, and(do) damage to soil and cells. This
can lead to reduced levels of chlorophyll — the pigment essential for
photosynthesis, which, in turn, could worsen food insecurity and hunger,
particularly in regions already(face) these challenges.
The extent of the contamination of the Earth by microplastics
(widely/document). The tiny particles,(form)
by the breakdown of plastics in the environment, (find) in
human tissues and in remote areas like the Arctic. The more than 500m
tonnes of plastics that are produced annually, most of which
(dump) rather than (recycle), leave their mark everywhere.
Plastic is already understood (pose) serious hazards to
animals (include) sea creatures, which can
(poison) and (injure) by it. It also ruins landscapes, with
serious implications for the people who live in them and anyone trying
(make) a living from tourism.
But there is still much (learn) about the less obvious
forms of damage(cause) by plastic pollution to humans and
ecoystems. Links to strokes, heart attacks and preterm births are all cause
for concern. One new study, (present) at a conference in
January 2025, found that microplastic pollution was 50% higher in the
placentas of babies bom prematurely.
Despite the (grow) evidence of the harmful
effects of plastic pollution, international efforts to address this crisis
(fail) so far. Negotiations for a UN treaty on plastic
pollution,(hold) in South Korea in December 2024,
ended without an agreement. Almost all single-use plastics
(make) from fossil fuels, and fossil-fuel states and
businesses, heavily (represent) at the summit,
actively opposed any limitations on plastic production. Although
(support) by over 100 countries, a final deal
______________(not/reach).
It is high time action (take). Plastic will
continue to have its uses, but it is essential that the uncontrolled
proliferation of single-use items(stop). Fossil-fuel
interests must(confront) over plastic pollution just
as they are challenged over global warming(cause)
by coal, oil and gas.
(Adapted from “The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful
pollution must be curbed ”,
h ttps Аб n n v. th eguardian. com /с от men tisfree/2025/таг/16/th e-guardian -
view-on-m i c ropla st ics-h a rmful-pollution - must-be- curbed)
MEETING A TRAVEL BLOGGER
I’m Jessica, a Brooklyn native, journalist, content creator, speaker, and
educator with a mission to inspire you(actively/explore) and
(continually/learn).
My love for adventure started at a young age. Asa child, I
(spend) most of my summers with my grandparents in the Dominican
Republic. It wasn’t until I (turn) 16 that my mother
(give) me a choice that would forever change my life: a cool
sweet sixteen party or a trip to Spain. Of course, I(choose)
the latter!
Since that initial European adventure in Spain, I
(not/look back). 1(graduate) with a degree in Journalism and
(obtain) an editor position at a travel publication. There, I
(inteiview) hotel managers from top destinations,
(discover) the best spots for food, relaxation, and nature.
Following this, I (take on) a role at Google,
(create) travel content as a strategist and editor for Google Maps.
Ever since, I(spend) the past seven years
(share) my journey and travel tips with friends, family, and on social media
with people all around the world. I(travel) to some of the
world’s greatest wonders and call New York City my home base.
(Adapted from https://travelingwithjessica.com/about)
Margaret is sure she’ll never forget(go) on a
date with her future husband Jack and his parents. Everything
(go) wrong from the very start. Margaret
(forget) (set) the alarm
clock before (go) to bed and overslept her
appointment with a hairdresser. So she didn’t have time
(a beautiful hairstyle / make) as she was going to be
terribly late. Jack and his parents (already/wait) for
her at the restaurant in the country club. So she rushed out of the house
without even(stop)(look)
at herself in the mirror. As it turned out later, Margaret even forgot
(remove) one of the curlers from her hair, which
made her (look) utterly ridiculous.
(drive) to the restaurant, Margaret
(get stuck) in a traffic jam. On top of everything
else, she (leave) her mobile phone behind and
couldn’t call Jack to warn him that she
(be) late. When Margaret (get) to the
restaurant at last, (apologize) for
(be) half an hour late, Jack went on
(talk) with his parents without
(pay) any attention to her. Obviously, he meant
(teach) her a lesson. She was so ashamed of
(be) late and felt so embarrassed that she was afraid
(sit) down to the table and kept
(stand). At last, Jack and his parents stopped
(talk) and looked at her. Margaret bitterly regretted
(get) up so late and(dress)
in a hurry. She looked frustrated and Jack’s parents seemed disappointed. To
cut a long story short, but for Jack’s love for Margaret, Margaret and Jack
(never/be) married for fifteen years already,
(have) four charming girls and Jack’s parents
(not/be) so happy,(surround) by
the caring son, daughter-in-law and beautiful little girls. All’s well that ends
well.
IMPACTS OF TOURISM
There is no denying the fact that tourism (become) an
ever-expanding global phenomenon, (serve) as a bridge
between economies, environments, cultures and (offer) a
unique lens through which the world(explore). However, the
rapid and significant growth of tourism also (bring) to the
forefront critical challenges that cannot(overlook).
A lot of tourists visit the most famous archaeological site in Jordan,
Petra, also known as the Rose City because of the colour of the stone from
which it(carve). One can find there not only Greek and Arabic
inscriptions (chisel) into the soft red stone, but also
inscriptions (make) by our contemporaries. At the entrance to
one of the ruined temples of Petra, there is an inscription
(chisel) into the rock. It looks as if it(be) there for centuries. It
(modal verb I carve) by one of King Herod’s soldiers, when
they were imprisoned in the town in 40 BC. But closer inspection reveals
that it is not so ancient at all. It reads: 4Shane and Wendy from Sydney were
here. April 16th 1996’.
The ruins of Petra(discover) in 1810 by Johann Ludwig
Burckhardt, a Swiss explorer, and nowadays they are believed
(suffer) a lot from overtourism. Petra(regularly/include) on the
World Monument Fund’s list of the most endangered sites in the world. The
biggest threat is increased tourism, as annual visitor numbers
(reach) over 1 million in 2019 and(rise) to around 900,000 per
year in the post-pandemic period.
It is crucial that travelers(travel) responsibly to lessen the
impact of tourism on the area and keep Petra safe for future generations.
(Adapted from “Visiting Petra? Here’s how to do it responsibly” by
Lauren Keith, https ://www. lonelyplanet. com/articles/responsible-travel-
petra)
THE LOCH NESS MONSTER
There are many monsters who are reported(live) in many
lakes worldwide. Probably the most famous is the legendary Loch Ness
Monster. The Scottish folklore tale of the Loch Ness Monster seems
(be) around for over 1,400 years and with over 1,000 sightings
during the last 100 years. In recent times, “sightings” have been mainly
between the 1930s and the present.
The first(know) photo of the beast was captured by Hugh
Gray near the village of Foyers in 1933. (see) ‘an object of
considerable dimensions’(emerge) two or three feet out of the
water not far from him, Gray pulled out his camera and took several
photographs of what appeared(be) an animal-like tail before it
sank out of sight.
London newspapers began (send) correspondents to
Scotland,(offer) a reward for the capture of the beast. Interest
continued (rise) in August the same year, after George
Splicer’s sighting was published in the Ivemess Courier. The sighting was
caught by Mr. Splicer and his wife while (drive) along the
A82. The couple were reported (see) ‘a most extraordinary
form of animal’ (cross) the road in front of their car,
(describe) it as a ‘monster fish,’ ‘sea serpent,’ and ‘dragon’.
Since then the creature, (nickname) Nessie, has reached
global attention. The strange creature is rumoured(live) in the
waters of Loch Ness for decades, yet little evidence has been found
_______(prove) this.
The first (report) sighting of the monster is said
(make) in AD565 by the Irish missionary St Columba when he
came across a giant beast in the River Ness.
Another famous sighting is a photograph(take) in 1934
by Colonel Robert Kenneth Wilson. It was later exposed as a hoax by one
of the participants, Chris Spurling, who, on his deathbed, revealed that the
picture was staged. It showed what looked like a long neck and head
(rise) from the water. However, it turned out(be)
a toy submarine(buy) from Woolworths with a head and neck
(make ) of wood.
90 years later, a series of talks took place on November 25, 2023
(celebrate) the first official photo. One of the talks was given
by Richard White, from Muir of Ord in the Highlands, who is believed
(take) the cleanest photographs of the monster in 1997.
No one has ever come up with a satisfactory explanation for the
sightings — although in 2019, ‘Nessie expert’ Steve Feltham, who has
spent 24 years (watch) the Loch, said he knew what Nessie
was.(use) all the evidence available, he thought it was actually
a giant Wels Catfish, native to waters near the Baltic and Caspian seas in
Europe.
Meanwhile, scientists go on (search) for Nessie, and
people continue (share) experience of(see) the
monster.
(Adapted from ‘'The fake Loch Ness photo that sparked nearly a
century of ‘sightings How the elusive Nessie has been spotted 1,155 times
since world-famous 1933 snap ” by Frankie Elliott,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12726031/The-fake-Loch-Ness-
photo-sparked-nearly-century-sightings-elusive-Nessie-spotted-1-155-
times-world-famous-1933-snap.html; “How a 1933 photo (maybe of a dog)
sparked the Loch Ness monster craze ” by Samantha Drake,
h ttps Wi n n v. wash ingto про st. com/h is to ry/2023/08/2l/lo ch-n ess-monster-
photos-scotlan d-h ugh-gray)
DESIGNING BABIES
One of the greatest scandals in modem science began in the late 2010s
with an advertisement for HIV-positive couples looking to have children
through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The ad(put out)
by a scientist named He Jiankui, a biologist then at the Southern University
of Science and Technology in China. This advertisement, which appeared in
various publications, caused a debate that continues to this day.
Dr. He offered a unique solution for couples
(want) to have children despite their HIV status. He and his team used IVF
(create) embryos for several pairs. Then, they
employed a revolutionary gene-editing technology called CRISPR
(alter) a specific gene within each embryo. This
was a groundbreaking step, as it was the first time that genetically modified
embryos(implant) into a woman’s body.
In November 2018, just before the second International Summit on
Human Genome Editing, MIT Technology Review revealed that the
experiments(take place) and resulted in the birth of
two babies with(edit) genomes.
This controversial experiment(widely/report)
in the media and(cause) outrage among Dr He’s
colleagues. It soon became clear that Dr. He’s work not only had technical
failings, but also he(break) fundamental scientific
principles. According to Chinese news reports, he
(forge) approval documents from an ethics review board. On top of all that,
China forbids gene editing in human reproduction (the practice
(ban) in many other countries, including Britain
and Canada), and Dr He was not licensed to practice medicine. Dr He
(detain) by Chinese authorities and
(eventually/sentence) to three years in prison for
the illegal practice of medicine.
The condemnation of Dr He’s work came in part from his careless
approach to the lives of the people he “treated”. The world knows nothing
about the twins and the state of their health, nor about a possible third
CRISPR child who was reported (be bom) to
another couple shortly after the twins. Questions about the quality of the
edits themselves and what consequences they might have on the children
thus remain unanswered.
The implications of Dr. He’s actions, and the potential for future
applications of similar technologies, raise profound questions about the
ethics of manipulating human embryos.
(Adapted from “Designing Babies ”,
h ttps://www. econom ist. com/tech nology-quarterly/2025/02/21/design ing-
babies)
KINDNESS OF STRANGERS
Hardly(I/put) something in the oven when the
phone rang. It was my husband, who hesitated for a moment before he said:
“I(just/sting) by a stingray. Can you come down to
the beach?”
He(take) the car to drive down for a swim, so
I was going to have to walk. It was a hot January day and
(take) me about 15 minutes on foot, so when 1
passed a house a few doors down with two cars parked outside, I knocked
on the front door. I(never/meet) them before, but I
thought, the worst they can say is no. I told them what
(happen) and one of them
(drive) me.
By the time I got to the beach, the ambulance
(already/start) treating my husband. He was in shocking pain. The sting ray
(go) right through his foot — it was dreadful.
Because his blood pressure(drop), he was starting
to lose consciousness.
A woman saw me (walk up) and said: “Are
you Trish?” She (call) the ambulance and waited
with my husband until it arrived. She(stick) around
to make sure I was OK, and was so kind to me. Soon another woman came
up to offer a nice cold bottle of water from her cai fridge. Next, two guys I
(never/see) before picked up all my husband’s stuff,
asked where(the car / be) and put it in the boot for
me. One of them even offered (drive) me to the
hospital.
My husband(spend) the afternoon in hospital
and(go) back the next day for surgery to make sure
there was nothing left in the wound that could poison him. He
(be) on crutches for a week or two after that, but he
was OK.
The next day, those neighbours who (drive)
me down to the beach(put) a note in the letterbox
to say they(hope) my husband was alright They
(now/become) friendly acquaintances, which is
lovely.
It’s heartwarming to think that people will help in an emergency and
do what needs(do) to help someone. I hope that if I
(be) ever in that sort of situation, I
(help) someone else too. I
(not/look away).
(Adapted from “The kindness of strangers: my husband was stung by a
stingray, then the whole beach stepped up ” by Patricia Guglielmino as told
to Katie Cunningham,
h ttps://www. th eguardian. com/lifean dstyle/2025/mar/31/kin dn ess-of -
strangers-my-h us ban d- was-stung- by-a-stingray-th en-th e-whole-beach -
stepped-up)
WISH YOU WEREN’T HERE! HOW
TOURISTS ARE RUINING THE
WORLD’S GREATEST DESTINATIONS
In the 20 years before Covid, international tourism doubled,
(reach) 2.4 billion arrivals in 2019. While tourism
(rebound) somewhat since the pandemic, it remains below pre-Covid levels.
But people increasingly don’t want a bounce back. Tourist transport
accounts for 5% of global emissions, and people are flying into the
heatwaves those create.
Every location has a different challenge with tourists. On Catalan
nudist beaches, it may be that they(wear) too many clothes; in
Barcelona, there are simply too many people. Whether that turns the entire
place into a giant hotel (9.5 million people are reported(stay)
in Barcelona’s hotels in 2019, a fivefold increase on 1990) or a human
traffic-jam (one-way walking systems (introduce) in
Barcelona’s city centre), it is impossible to imagine that(be) a
pleasant, livable experience for the host citizens.
In Dubrovnik, tourists are just too (annoy). The story
went around in 2023 that wheelie suitcases (ban) from the
cobbled old town, a prohibition with quite a substantial fine (€265). In fact,
it was just a video suggesting that if people (pick up) their
bags, there(be) a lot less grating.
There is a similar story to Dubrovnik in places such as Prague and
Budapest: wherever there is a medieval city centre, it becomes unbearable.
Paris, with its vast boulevards, (less/affect) by overcrowding
but smaller tourist destinations aren’t large enough for everyone who wants
to see them. In Paris, at peak tourist season, all the Parisians,
(include) many in hospitality and retail, are away and confused-looking
tourists wonder why everything(shut).
Other cities can increasingly relate to this. Tourists often behave
differently when on holiday, acting out of character and disregarding local
customs. In August, 2023, a woman was seen(walk) across the
Trevi fountain in Rome to fill her water bottle. In June, people saw a guy
(carve) his and his girlfriend’s names into the Colosseum.
Venice (reach) a point where tourists outnumber
residents, creating a theme-park atmosphere. UNESCO
(even/threaten) to blacklist the city as a World Heritage Site due to its
failure(address) the issue of mass tourism and climate change.
The impact of tourism on local communities is a complex issue with
no easy solutions. While tourism can bring economic benefits, it can also
have detrimental effects on residents’ lives, cultural heritage, and the
environment. The question remains: how can we balance the benefits of
tourism with the need (protect) local communities and their
unique character?
Locals insist that tourists (respect) local customs and
(avoid) behavior that disrupts the community. Ultimately,
responsible travel involves(appreciate) the unique character of
a place and (leave) it as you found it, allowing others
(enjoy) its beauty and authenticity.
(Adapted from ‘'Wish you weren’t here! How tourists are ruining the
worlds greatest destinations" by Zoe Williams,
h ttps://www. th eguardian. com/tra vel/2023/а и g/17/wis h-yo и-w erent-h ere-
how-to urists-are-ruin ing-the-ivo rids -greatest-des tin at ions)
THE APPEAL OF WALKING
I never understood, people who enjoy intense exercise. Wine and
movies, sure, but exercise? I didn’t get it. I’d find excuses so as not to do
exercise, even faking illness to avoid (pay) cancellation fees.
I’d go to the park with the intention of (run) and end up
(lie) down in the grass with an ice cream. Exercise just wasn’t
for me.
And it’s not as if I (not/try). I attempted
(swim) and barre, power yoga and boxing. Each felt like torture and a waste
of money. I pitied those(trap) in gyms,(run) on
treadmills like sweaty, muscled prisoners.
For years, I believed I was just not the type(engage) in
physical activity. Then I started(walk) everywhere.
At first, it was out of necessity — I (just/move) to
London and couldn’t really grasp the concept of getting the bus in the right
direction. Back home in Omagh, Northern Ireland, walks meant
(drive) to a location and (trudge) through
uninspiring scenery. But in London, I discovered the freedom of exploring
the city on foot. Highgate Cemetery, Hampstead Heath, and even the silent,
banker-free streets of Moorgate on weekends were all within walking
distance. Discovering that I could move my body without
(feel) punished was a revelation. I felt sad for all the years I
(spend) sitting still.
Walking (become) my way of exercising without
realizing it. In the evenings, walking 90 minutes home from work feels like
(make) peace with the day, however good, bad or unremarkable
it might (be). Weekends are planned around walking, in
anticipation of(see) someone at the journey’s end. A few weeks
ago, I returned to yoga, a class I previously dreaded(take). To
my surprise, I enjoyed it and even went back for more. But the walk there
and back home was still the best part.
(Adapted from “The one change that worked: I loathed all forms of
exercise — until I moved to a big city and walked miles ” by Kate McCusker,
h ttps://www. th eguardian. com /life cm dstyle/2025/mar/31 /on e-ch ange-
worked-loathed-exercise-moved-big-city-walked-miles)
WILL TINKERING WITH HUMA N
EMBRYOS EVER BE WORTH THE
RISK?
In January 2025, a paper(publish) in the scientific journal
Nature sparked a heated debate about the potential benefits and ethical
implications of polygenic embryo editing — that is, making several edits in
the same embryo. Rather than just(cure) genetic diseases, it
aims (modify) multiple genes within a developing embryo.
The authors, (lead) by Julian Savulescu, a prominent
Australian philosopher, envisioned a future where this technology could not
only cure genetic diseases but also significantly reduce the risk of complex
conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. While
(acknowledge) the speculative nature of their proposal, they argued that the
potential benefits for those whose genes (edit) could be
substantial. But what about those who(not/edit)?
The very act of(choose) who gets edited and for what
purpose touches upon the core concerns surrounding germline editing, a
process that alters the genetic makeup of future generations. Families
(strike) by a genetic disease probably(modal verb
/ benefit) but they represent a fairly small group. Many
(interest) in enhancements that polygenic embryo editing
(modal verb / offer). This could range from (improve)
resistance to preventable diseases to potentially (alter) traits
like appearance and intelligence. Eventually it could mean
(create) so-called designer babies.
This raises serious concerns about(exacerbate) existing
inequalities. Some fear that the wealthy(modal verb / use) this
technology to “improve” their offspring, (create) a society
where those with disabilities or average genetic traits are further
disadvantaged. As Dr. Savulescu and his team stated in their paper, “Gene-
editing techniques (apply) to non-disease traits may deepen
inequalities and raise the spectre of eugenics.”
Others argue that the potential benefits of editing are far from
guaranteed. A genetic variant that is advantageous in one context might be
bad in another because there is a risk of complications and even death
during other infections. These unknowns are worth (worry)
about, argues Hank Greely, a lawyer at Stanford University.
There are also signs that editing embryos might in itself be unsafe.
Like regular gene editing, germline editing relies on the body’s natural
repair mechanisms (fix) the DNA after the editing process.
However, studies(conduct) at Oxford University revealed that
when embryo editing was used to make multiple cuts in human embryos, a
significant number of these cuts remained unrepaired. This suggests that the
early embryo struggles to repair DNA damage. Any unrepaired cuts
(modal verb / have) bad consequences for the developing
embryo.
With so many outstanding concerns, Dr Greely does not see germline
editing (take oft) in the next few decades. However, a
potentially less controversial option (develop): in utero
genome editing. This approach involves(modify) genes while
a fetus(still/develop) in the womb.(do) at a later
stage of development, it wouldn’t affect the germline cells (which pass on
genetic information to future generations), but (still/give)
doctors a chance(repair) a genetic mutation before the baby
(be bom). Like embryo editing it(modal verb / be
able) to reach cells that are otherwise difficult to access.
These findings underscore the need for caution and further research
before germline editing(become) a viable option for families.
(Adapted from “Designing Babies ”,
h ttps://www. econom ist. com/tech nology-quarterly/2025/02/21/design ing-
babies)
HYUNDAI FACING LEGAL ACTION
OVER CAR THAT CAN BE STOLEN
‘EFFORTLESSLY IN SECONDS’
The motor manufacturer Hyundai faces legal action over allegations it
failed (warn) its customers that one of its most popular models
of electric cars could(steal) “effortlessly in seconds”. Elliott
Ingram, an expert in digital security, (stun) when a CCTV
camera (install) at his home recorded a hooded thief
(steal) his Hyundai loniq 5 car in less than 20 seconds.
The thief is believed(use) a device, available online, to
mimic the car’s electronic key. It is the latest in a spate of thefts
(involve) the vehicle, and many owners now use a steering
lock. Ingram’s car (later/recover) by police, but he
(terminate) the lease and (seek) compensation
from the motor company. He says the South Korean car giant should
(warn) customers about the security vulnerabilities.
Hyundai promotes the convenience of its digital and smart keys, which
allow (lock) and (unlock) the doors and
(start) the engine while(carry) just a key fob or
digital key. The new technology (include) several security
measures but can(defeat) by criminal gangs.
Ingram, 38, who lives in north London, said Hyundai
(warn) him of other modifications the vehicle required, but failed
(inform) him or other motorists about the security
vulnerabilities. He intends(file) a claim against the company
over the theft unless he(receive) compensation,
(cite) a breach of the Consumer Rights Act. In a letter to Hyundai, Ingram
wrote: “The thief was able to enter the vehicle and steal it effortlessly in
seconds.(I/inform) of this specific security risk, I
(take) additional deterrent measures, such as (install) a
secondary immobiliser or (use) a steering lock.”
Hyundai said in its response to Ingram that it(work) hard
to combat the thieves, but(not/plan) a recall of any vehicles.
“The software and hardware updates that we have and
(implement) will significantly reduce the risk of this particular form of
vehicle theft(occur) in the UK.”
(Adapted from "Hyundai facing legal action over car that can be
stolen ‘effortlessly in seconds'" by Jon Ungoed-Thomas,
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/29/hyundai-facing-
legal-action-over-car-that-can-be-stolen-effortlessly-in-seconds/
LEADING UNIVERSITIES URGED TO
TAKE NO MORE THAN 10% OF
STUDENTS FROM PRIVATE SCHOOLS
A new book by sociology professors Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman
from the London School of Economics offers a radical solution to boost
social mobility in the UK and improve access to elite professions. The
authors propose(limit) the number of private school students
(attend) Oxford, Cambridge, and other top universities.
The authors argue that pupils from prestigious private schools such as
Eton and Winchester (maintain) a disproportionate grip on
Oxbridge and Russell Group university places. They suggest these
institutions (limit) their intake of privately educated
undergraduates to a more representative 10% each year, compared to the
current 30% at universities like Oxford, Durham, and Cambridge.
The authors emphasize the crucial role that leading selective
universities play in (propel) individuals into elite positions.
The research shows that students from elite private schools who attend top
universities are 52 times more likely(reach) elite positions in
society than those from other schools. The pair point to the disproportionate
representation of Oxbridge graduates in elite positions,
(suggest) that these universities equip their alumni with specific skills or
networks that contribute to their success.
To overcome the heavy geographical bias in admissions, the authors
suggest(introduce) a lottery system for state-educated students
who meet the entry requirements. This would help(reduce) the
current overrepresentation of applicants from London and the South East of
England.
The authors argue that it is essential that leading universities
(open up) to a wider range of students if the UK truly wants to
achieve greater social mobility.
(Adapted from “Leading universities urged to take no more than 10%
of students from private schools " by Richard Adams,
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/sep/12/radical-action-more-
state-sch ool-pupils-oxbridge-oxford-cam bridge)
‘TOME RAIDER’ JAILED AGAIN FOR
STEALING VALUABLE BOOKS
A Cambridge graduate who(steal) more than £1 million
worth of rare books during his career as a professional book thief
(find) guilty of stealing books worth £40,000 from a celebrated
library and(sentence) to three and a half years in prison.
William Jacques, (nickname) “Tome Raider” after
(steal) hundreds of rare books in the late 1990s,
(draw up) a “thief’s shopping list”,(target) the most expensive
books he could access.
He used a false name (sign) in to the RHS’s Lindley
library in London before (hide) valuable books under his
tweed jacket. On one occasion, Southwark crown court(tell),
the defendant “was seen (place) something inside his jacket
and(walk away) with his left arm stiff against his jacket as if
(hold) something”.
This recent conviction follows his previous sentence in 2002, when he
(jail) for four years for(steal) over 500 rare books
from prestigious institutions like the British Library, Cambridge University
Library, and the London Library. This theft, one of the largest in British
legal history, involved(damage) many of the books to disguise
their origins.
Judge Derek Inman told Jacques he (hide) behind a
“shabby cloak of respectability” as he spent years systematically
(steal) valuable collections without anyone
(notice).
Jacques (be) a member of the three libraries for years,
ironically (inform) the British Library that he
(need) their facilities for “economic research”. He has an extremely high IQ
and(use) his knowledge of the antiquarian book trade to cheat
police, the court heard.
However, his scam (uncover) in 1999 when book
specialists noticed that identification marks on a rare philosophy book
(remove). Auction houses across Europe(notify),
and several realised they (sell) stolen books from Jacques,
(include) Christies who (deal) with his stolen
books on nine occasions since 1996. After his arrest, Jacques denied theft,
(claim) he collected and repaired antique books as a hobby.
However, he later(flee) to Cuba while on bail,
(transfer) a significant sum of money to bank accounts there. Seven weeks
later Jacques (leave) the Caribbean island, and
(return) to England. After a two-year investigation he(jail) and
(order) to pay £310,000 in compensation and costs.
Since then the stolen books, including valuable works by Galileo,
Kepler, and Newton, (recover) and libraries in Britain
(improve) their security systems, hi many there are now
closed-circuit TV cameras, and passes must (show). The
genteel world of letters has had a reality check.
(Adapted from “ ‘Tome raider' jailed again for stealing valuable
books ” by Sam Jones,
https://www.theguardian.eom/books/2010/jul/20/tome-raider-william-
jacques-jailed)
EAT YOUR GE-GREENS
Nowadays companies and scientists are actively promoting gene-
edited food as a technology completely different from the controversial
genetically modified (GM) foods of the past. They argue that, if
(allow) to, gene editing will bring benefits to consumers,
society and the climate in a way that GM never managed to.
Scientifically, gene editing is indeed different. While for a GM plant, a
gene from another species has been inserted into its genome (like a microbe
gene in com for insect resistance), gene editing involves
(modify) the plant’s own genes, creating changes that could
(happen) naturally. This means gene-edited plants can
(improve) without using DNA from other organisms.
English researchers are using gene editing to create
(improve) wheat varieties. They are developing strains with
(increase) yield, healthier starch, and higher iron content. They believe that
(edit) existing food staples can improve public health.
Other researchers are focusing on (enhance) the
nutritional value of foods. Gene editing (use) to increase
vitamin D precursors in tomatoes, allowing them (convert)
into the actual vitamin when(expose) to sunlight.
Gene editing also holds promise for addressing climate change
challenges. Scientists at UC Berkeley (use) gene-editing to
make rice more drought-resistant by limiting water loss. They
(also/work) on editing rice to enhance carbon capture and storage. Other
researchers(focus) on modifying methane-producing microbes
in rice paddies, a significant source of global methane emissions.
While gene editing is gaining traction, it faces resistance from some
sectors. In Europe, some national authorities are concerned about the
potential risks(associate) with gene-edited plants,
(include) their impact on insects and other plants. They argue that the
“naturalness” of edited crops is misleading and that a thorough risk
assessment is necessary.
The key question for gene editing is not whether it is a rerun of GM
technology, but whether it can effectively address public health and climate
challenges. Recent enthusiasm from policymakers suggests that gene
editing may(gain) acceptance as a valuable tool for improving
food systems.
(Adapted from "Eat your GE-greens ”,
h ttps forior. econom ist. com/tech nology-quarterly/2025/02/21/eat-your-ge-
greens)
CALVIN KLEIN JEANS FOR FREE!
Every week, Bastian Barria goes to the Atacama Desert in northern
Chile,(look) for items of discarded clothing in the sand. About
half of the hundreds of garments he finds are in perfect condition. He
collects what he can and adds them to the two-tonne pile of clothes he
(store) at a friend’s house.
On 17 March, 2025, 300 of those items, (include) Nike
and Adidas shorts, Calvin Klein jeans and a leather skirt, were listed for sale
online for the first time. The price? Zero. Customers had only to pay
shipping costs. The first batch sold out in five hours,(buy) by
customers from countries (include) Brazil, China, France, the
US and the UK.
Re-commerce Atacama is part of a campaign aimed at
(raise) awareness of the mountains of discarded clothes in Chile and of
textile waste globally. Chile (long/be) a destination for
secondhand and unsold clothing, (make) in China or
Bangladesh and(pass) through Europe, Asia or the US before
(arrive) in the country. In 2022, more than 131,000 tonnes of
clothing arrived in the country.
Some (resell), but up to 70% is estimated
(end up) in rubbish dumps in the desert every year; Chile forbids
(dump) textile waste in legal landfills because it generates soil
instability. The desert is one of the country’s most popular tourism
destinations, (know) for its otherworldly landscapes, but for
those living near the dump sites it (become) a place of
devastation. Pictures of a mountain of clothes (take) from
space went viral in 2023. In recent years, people have started
(bum) the waste in an attempt (hide) the extent of it. The
(result) toxic clouds of smoke are an environmental and health
concern for the(surround) communities.
The Re-commerce Atacama operation involves (select)
and(restore) the clothes to ensure they are in good condition
for resale. They(clean) and(make) available for
free, excluding shipping costs, on the digital platform. Anyone interested
can add their email(notify) when more clothes
(become) available.
About 92m tonnes of textile waste(create) annually and
every second, the equivalent of a lorry load of clothes ends up on a landfill
site somewhere around the world. This phenomenon is a consequence of an
increase in clothing consumption and the fast-paced production model of
the fashion industry. While 20 years ago, most labels(release)
four collections of clothes annually, now with the rise of fast fashion and
ultra-fast fashion, there can be as many as 52 collections a year.
Unsold inventory and unwanted secondhand clothes, most of which
come from markets in the US, Europe and Asia, (dump) in
countries in the global south. Another place where this problem is
particularly visible is Accra, Ghana’s capital, where webs of clothes litter
the shore.
The textile waste crisis is a global issue and it is high time we
(completely/rethink) the fashion system.
(Adapted from “Calvin Klein jeans for free! Branded clothes dumped
in the desert snapped up on anti-fast fashion website” by Sarah Johnson,
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/mar/28/atacama-
chile an-desert-cloth es-dumping- wes tern-fast-fash ion-in du s try)
WHY RECORDED MUSIC WILL
NEVER FEEL AS GOOD AS THE REAL
THING
In a world of music streaming services, access to almost any song is
just a few clicks away. Yet, live music continues(thrive).
People still fill sweaty basements, muddy fields and grand concert halls to
hear their favourite musicians(play). And now neuroscientists
(modal verb / know) why: live music (engage)
the brain’s emotion centres more than(record) music.
Concerts are immersive social experiences in which people listen to
and feel the music together through crescendos, key changes and drops.
They are also dynamic — artists can adapt their (play)
according to the crowd’s reaction.
It was this last difference that (lead) neuroscientists,
(base) at the Universities of Zurich and Oslo, to study the brain
responses of people(listen) to the music through earphones,
while a pianist(position) outside the room. The pianist
(show) the participant’s real-time brain activity as a form of
feedback. In the (record) condition, participants listened to
(pre-record) versions of the same tunes.
The scientists were interested in how live music affected the areas of
the brain that process emotions. In the live condition pianists
(instruct)(adjust) their playing in order to drive the activity in
one of these regions.
The results,(publish) in a scientific journal, showed that
live music (have) far more emotional impact. Whether the
music was happy or sad, listening to the pianist(play) in a
dynamic way generated more activity in different parts of the brain’s
emotion processing network. The researchers also found that participants’
brain activity tracked the acoustic features of the music, like tempo and
pitch, far more closely when it(play) live.
The study was far from(replicate) the real-life concert
experience, and the authors noted that the live music ended up
(sound) quite different from the (record) tracks, which may
(drive) some of the differences in participants’ brain activity.
But the results indicate that artists’ ability (change) the way
they play in response to the audience may be one aspect of what
(make) live music special. Some musical acts now attempt
(recreate) the real live concert experience with every thing but
the artist-—ABBA Voyage is a social, immersive show
(perform) entirely by (pre-record) hologram avatars. But
without ABBA’s musical master Benny Andersson’s ability
(read) the mood of the room, it will never quite match the real thing.
(Adapted from “Why recorded music will never feel as good as the real
thing ’ https .7/inn v. economist, com/scien ce- an d-
tech nology/2024/02/28/why-recorded-m usic-will-n ever-feel- as-go о d- as-the-
re al-thin g)
I HELD UF A PLANE TO CATCH A
THIEF
When(ask) where the safest place in the world is, some
might suggest the airport security queue. Vigilantly(monitor),
it sends me into autopilot: finishing my water, putting my luggage on the
tray, taking out my electronics, going through the body scanner and
collecting my belongings. But last August, my usual nonchalance
________(disappear).
My family, boyfriend and I(spend) a carefree two weeks
on holiday in Portugal. As we(arrive) at Porto airport for our
flight home, I (already/moum) the end of summer and my
return to medical school. I(just/step) away from the security
queue and (repack) my bag when I realised something I
(put) on the scanner belt was missing: my iPad.
(panic), I demanded that everyone (search) through their
luggage, but it was nowhere (find). Four years of medical
school notes, as well as countless unfinished articles from my year as a
journalist,(disappear).
We alerted a security guard, who seemed skeptical, and insisted that
my bag(rescan). That confirmed it: the iPad was gone. The
security guard called the police, our flight(modal verb / take
off) in 45 minutes and I(modal verb / find) my iPad before
then.
My family and I (greet) by a friendly policeman, who
said he(review) the CCTV. But then I remembered a way to
check: Find My iPhone. (open) the app, I saw my iPad,
(move) through the airport, away from me. The policeman
returned with footage of the culprit: an elderly, balding man in a white shirt
(accompany) by a little boy(wear) an oversized
blue rucksack. I wished I(so easily / fool).
At this point, we had only 30 minutes until our flight
(take off). While my mum and sisters (go) through passport
control, my dad, boyfriend and I (follow) the policeman. I
(show) him the location on my phone and he
(know) where to go. We tried(keep up) but(lose)
him in the crowd.(check) my iPad’s location, I saw it on the
other side of the airport. After 20 minutes of futile searching, we decided
(go) through passport control. The policeman reappeared,
(take) my details and promised(send) me a case
report for insurance purposes.
It seemed like the end. But on the other side of the airport, my sisters
(also/track) the iPad. While it (move) farther
away from me, it(draw) closer to them, to a boarding gate just
opposite our own.(rim) to the ground crew, they explained the
situation and asked them to hold the plane. The staff looked confused, but
called the police to confirm our story. The gate was deserted — everyone
(board) and the plane was about to depart. Our flight
(start) boarding, too.
Amazingly, the ground crew agreed (search) the plane
and one of the team members boarded. We sat in silence
(wait). But then we saw a figure (go) down the boarding
bridge with an object(hold) over his head: my iPad. None of
us could believe it. It seemed as if we(be) characters in a spy
thriller. We thanked the crew before(rush) to the back of our
boarding queue.
To this day, my family still spends hours around the dinner table
(debate) how the crew persuaded the elderly man
(surrender) my iPad. It (become) our favourite story
__________(tell).
(Adapted from “Experience: I held up a plane to catch a thief" by
Mtay a M<a ch es ney,
h tips Wi n n v. th eguardian. com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/04/experience-i-h eld-
up-a-plane-to-catch-a-thief)
A few years ago, Harvard professor Michael Sandel used an episode in
his Radio 4 series The Public Philosopher to discuss perspectives on the
value of work. He interviewed a diverse group of Dagenham residents,
(range) from low-paid retail employees to white-collar
professionals, and (draw) two principal conclusions: while
work (widely/view) as a potential source of self-esteem and
communal purpose, many felt (burden) by stress, job
insecurity, and a sense of disempowerment.
These feelings (reflect) in the impact assessments
(accompany) Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill, which
(now/pass) through the House of Lords. In 2022/23, for
example, 17.1m working days(lose) due to stress, depression
or anxiety — equivalent to an estimated £5bn in lost output. Around 2
million employees reported anxiety due to a lack of clarity over the number
of hours they will work, or shifts suddenly(change). A lack of
adequate employment protection means that some 4,000 pregnant women
and mothers(return) from maternity leave lose their jobs each
year.
For Labour, a party committed to(improve) the lives of
ordinary people, this bill represents a crucial step towards
(address) the challenges of the modem job market. Measures in Ms
Rayner’s bill such as the reform of zero-hours contracts, and better access
to sick pay, are a necessary response to an era in which the secure jobs of
previous generations (replace) by low-paid, insecure work.
This is a popular agenda with the public, particularly in communities
hardest(hit) by the deindustrialization of the 20th century.
However, despite its popularity, Labour seems hesitant
(push) forward with the bill. The Treasury’s concerns over economic
growth and lobbying from business groups(create) a climate
of uncertainty. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has even
suggested that increased workplace regulation could negatively impact
employment, prices, and productivity.
This assessment, however, is narrow and debatable. While greater
security and dignity for low-wage workers will come at a cost to employers,
the broader social and economic benefits are likely(outweigh)
these expenses. (improve) living standards,
(increase) participation in the labour market, and better health and
wellbeing outcomes will lead to a more productive workforce. By pushing
forward with Ms Rayner’s employment bill, Labour can begin to rebuild
trust with voters who feel their values (disregard) by the
current government
(Adapted from “The Guardian view on dignity at the workplace: good
for the economy as well as society ”,
h tips foi n n v. th eguardian. com /с от men tisfree/2025/apr/02/th e-guardian -
view-on-dign ity-at-the- workplace-good-fо r-th e-econ о my-as- well-as-
society)
In 1940, four teenage boys stumbled, almost literally, from German-
occupied France into the Paleolithic age. As the story goes, they
(take) a walk in the woods near the town of Montignac when
the dog (accompany) them suddenly disappeared. A quick
search revealed that their animal companion(fall) into a hole
in the ground, so the boys made the dangerous 15-metre descent
(find) it. They (find) the dog and much more,
especially on return visits (illuminate) with paraffin lamps.
The hole (lead) to a cave, the walls and ceilings of which
(cover) with brightly coloured paintings of animals unknown
to the 20th-century Dordogne — bison, aurochs and lions. One of the boys
later reported that, stunned, they(begin) to dart around the
cave like “a band of savages (do) a war dance”. Another
recalled that the painted animals in the flickering light of the boys’ lamps
seemed(move), although the build-up of carbon dioxide in a
poorly ventilated cave may(have) something to do with that.
This was the famous and touristically magnetic Lascaux cave, which
eventually(have to / close) to visitors(protect) its
artwork from the damaging effects of their exhalations. Today, almost a
century later, we know that Lascaux is part of a global phenomenon,
originally(refer) to as “decorated caves”. They
(find) on every continent except Antarctica — at least 350 of them in
Europe alone, thanks to the cave-rich Pyrenees — with the most recent
discoveries in Borneo (2018) and Croatia (April 2019). Despite their vast
geographical separation, these caves share striking similarities in their
decorations: handprints or stencils of human hands, abstract designs with
dots and lines, and large animals, many now extinct. The paintings are
believed(make) by our distant ancestors, although the caves
contain no depictions of humans(do) any kind of painting.
There are human-like stick figures, though, or what some archeologists
cautiously call “humanoids”, that can sometimes(find) on the
margins of the panels(contain) animal shapes. The non-human
animals(paint) with almost supernatural attention to facial and
muscular detail, but, no doubt to the disappointment of tourists, the
humanoids(paint) on cave walls have no faces.
This absence of human faces may seem surprising to some people
(live) almost 20,000 years after the creation of this cave art. hi
about 2002 we(enter) the age of “selfies,” in which everyone
seemed(fascinate) by their electronic self-portraits -— clothed
or unclothed, made-up or natural, partying or pensive — and determined to
spread them as widely as possible. This stands in stark contrast to the
approach(use) by our comparatively ego-free ancestors, who
went to great lengths, and depths,(create) some of the world’s
most breathtaking art — and didn’t even bother(sign) their
names.
(Adapted from “ 'Humans were not centre stage how ancient cave art
puts us in our place ” by Barbara Ehrenreich,
h tips /.ri n n v. th eguardian. com/artanddes ign/2 019/dec/l 2/h umans-were-not-
centre-stage-ancient-cave-art-painting-lascaux-chauvet-altamira)
THE APPEAL OF THE COMPANY
TOWN_____________________________________________________
Billund is a small town in Denmark with a population of a little over
7,000 people. It is also the birthplace and headquarters of the world’s largest
toy company. If you live in Billund, there is a decent chance either you or
one of your family(work) for Lego. If you visit for work, you
(probably/go) to Lego’s offices. If you go there as a tourist,
you(almost certainly/go) to a Lego-themed attraction.
Coming is a small town in upstate New York, with a population of
around 10,000 people. The town(give) its name to one of the
world’s leading glass companies, which moved there in 1868 and still has
its headquarters in Coming. If you visit for work, you are probably there
(see) a Coming employee. If you(go) for firn,
you are doubtless headed for the Coming Museum of Glass.
Such towns, however, seem (contradict) modem
economic principles. The prevailing wisdom suggests that cities are where
“agglomeration” encourages innovation: a larger population means that
more people come together to swap ideas. A bigger labour pool makes it
easier for managers (hire) people. For employees, too, there
are obvious risks in(live) in a place that is dependent on a
single firm.
Yet, despite these theoretical drawbacks, company towns continue
(exist). Hershey, in Pennsylvania, is still the home of the
chocolate firm that (create) it. In Germany Wolfsburg
(dominate) by Volkswagen. Elon Musk is reported
(build) a town in Texas to house employees of his various
firms.
And even if theory suggests that company towns have downsides, they
also have some advantages. Firms can easily draw on their heritage
(instil) a sense of culture among workers. This also leads to
deeper institutional memories and stronger relationships:
(retire) Coming scientists act as mentors to current ones, for example.
Confidentiality is also easier (maintain) in comparatively
remote places. Bill Gates’s decision(base) Microsoft in Seattle
rather than Silicon Valley was partly because it was easier
(keep) secrets there.
Being the boss of a big firm in a small town is likely
(change) the way that decisions(make). If the consequences of
corporate decisions affect your neighbours, friends and family members, the
incentives(make) more considered choices are sharper.
Company towns may appear strange, even cultish, to outsiders.
Imagine(live) in Billund if you’re not a Lego enthusiast or in
Coming if you’re not a fan of glass. But their persistence is not just an
accident of history. They have qualities that are worth(reflect)
on.
(Adapted from "The allure of the company town ”,
h ttps://www. econom ist. com/business/2025/01/3О/th e-allure-of- th e-
company-town)
On August 6th 1776 the London Gazette did what it(do)
for over 110 years. It named freshly bankrupted merchants. It advertised
imported linens and ostrich feathers, and listed the average price of com for
each of England’s counties. And when it added that the American colonies
(declare) independence, it reported the news as if it
(be) a failed business or a lost dog.
The Gazette is Britain’s oldest surviving newspaper, and the official
journal of government. (establish) in 1665, with courtiers,
government ministers and diplomats as its early journalists, it
(become) the government’s mouthpiece. In an age when rumour
(spread) fast, what was official was sacred,
(record) with the same presses that printed the Bible. “Published by
Authority”, its masthead declared.
Throughout its history, the Gazette (play) a significant
role in(document) bankruptcies and insolvencies. The fear of
being “gazetted” still(exist) today, just as it(do)
in the 17th century. Another role is (report) military
promotions and honours for public life.
As a daily publication, the Gazette is hardly thrilling. It
(have) no editor since 2012. It is really a database of bulletins which are
required (publish) there by law. It (survive)
because it is the mechanism by which things become official.
Yet its longevity and meticulous record-keeping make it
(fascinate). Browsing through its archives is like exploring an attic in search
of(hide) treasures.
The Gazette (survive) plague, fire, war, revolution and
misinformation. Its current publisher, the Stationery Office, is the
(privatise) publishing arm of His Majesty’s Stationery Office.
Although its news-gathering functions(long/go), its value as a
historical resource fulfils the ideals of journalism. There is value in
(keep) a reliable record. Trivia can help(capture)
the truth: something mattered enough to write it down.
(Adapted from “Britain’s oldest newspaper is a treasure trove of
trivia ’httpseconomist, com/britain/2025/01/3O/britains-oldest-
newspaper-is-a-treasure-trove-of-trivia)
AMAZON TAKES CONTROL OF
JAMES BOND: A NEW ERA FOR 007
After decades of thwarting muscular billionaires bent on world
domination, James Bond (at last / capture) by one. On 20
February 2025, the secretive global organisation known as Amazon
announced that it (acquire) creative control of the spy-film
franchise from Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the daughter and
stepson of Cubby Broccoli, who first(bring) Bond to the silver
screen in 1962. To buy control of the double-0 agent, Amazon is said
(pay) a nine-0 figure.
The Bond film franchise is still bankable after 60 years. It
(earn) around $21bn in today’s money. “No Time to Die” (2021), the latest
movie in the series, (come out) at a time when going to a
cinema often meant (wear) a face mask; it went on
(make) $900m. But the series seems creatively
(stick). Whereas a new Bond film used to come out every couple of years,
six years(pass) between “No Time to Die” and “Spectre”. The
wait for the next film may be even longer: there is still no script, nor an
actor(play) the leading role.
What made the Broccolis(surrender) their spy to such a
fate? Mr Wilson is 83 and plans to retire. Ms Broccoli is 64 and
(stilVmake) movies; she may simply (have)
enough of fighting with Amazon, whose streaming business model is
radically different from the blockbuster theatrical approach that
(sustain) Bond for 27 movies.
A longer-term reason for(sell) is a force even stronger
than Bond’s enemies: copyright law. America’s strict intellectual property
rules will keep 007 (lock up) until 2049, 95 years after the
publication of Ian Fleming’s first Bond novel. But elsewhere Bond is
slipping into the public domain. In Japan the books(be) out of
copyright since 2015, 50 years after Fleming’s death. In Britain, where
Bond-mania is strongest, they (become) public property in
2035. New interpretations are sure(follow).
Only time will tell how Amazon’s ownership(shape) the
future of James Bond. However, one thing is certain: the acquisition marks
a significant turning point for one of the most enduring and beloved film
franchises in cinematic history. The world will be watching closely to see
how this new partnership unfolds and what adventures await 007 in the
years(come).
(Adapted from “In James Bond, Amazon gains a thrilling new asset ”,
h ttps //б n n v. econom ist. com /culture/2025/02/26/in-james-bo n d- am azon -
gains-a-thr Uling-n ew- ass et)
SMARTER INCENTIVES WOULD
HELP INDIA ADAPT TO CLIMATE
CHANGE
Few places illustrate the challenges of(adapt) to climate
change as clearly as the world’s most populous country. India
(always/be) vulnerable to extreme weather events like floods and droughts,
but now all these problems(get) worse. Minimum
temperatures in the summer of 2024 were the highest since 1901,
(give) Indians little respite even at night. During the monsoon
in 2024, floods (destroy) villages and (bring)
towns to a standstill. In the dry season several big cities nearly
(run) out of water, including Bangalore, the (thrive)
technology capital.
India is not yet rich, but (already/invest) heavily in
climate adaptation: 5.6% of GDP in 2021, up from 3.7% in 2015. However,
these vast sums barely match the scale of the problem. Humid heat makes
outdoor labourers less productive,(cost) India the equivalent
of 7% of GDP annually. Scientists predict that most Indian cities
(run) out of water if they(not/conserve) it better.
Yet in 2021 nearly half of big cities(do) nothing to recycle
water.
The keys to faster adaptation are information, incentives and effective
government. Better information allows more rational decision-making. For
example, in Kerala researchers (develop) a cheap early
warning system for deadly mudslides(cause) by heavy rains.
This system relies on microdata(collect) by individual
farmers. From this, an NGO identifies villages at risk of mudslides,
(allow) precise and timely evacuation warnings.
If widely(spread), simple ideas can make a difference. In
the crowded slums of Mumbai, which can be five degrees hotter than the
fancier neighbourhoods nearby, NGOs (find) that teaching
people(plant) shade-giving trees on wasteland can reduce heat
stress and give children a cooler place (study). Long-term
solutions also include (invest) in education, as research
suggests that education fosters the cognitive skills and curiosity that help
people (adapt) to the new challenges (pose) by
climate change.
India needs a more joined-up approach: heat-resilient building codes to
encourage shade, ventilation and the use of sustainable materials; proper
planning for the millions who will be forced (migrate)
internally due to climate change. It is essential that the government
(invest) in better information gathering and
(establish) a water pricing system that will make people(use)
it with care.
(Adapted from “Smarter incentives would help India adapt to climate
change ’ https ://www. econ о mist, co m/leaders/2025/01/02/sm ar ter-
incentives-woidd-help-india-adapt-to-climate-change)
MODALS
Set 164. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
WITH MODAL VERBS AND THE
CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN
BRACKETS
1. — Robert, do you know who revealed to newspapers the company’s
future plans and strategies?
— It(be) someone close to the company.
2. Police think the criminal(leave) the country using a
fake passport. But they don’t have direct evidence.
3. Jack thought he saw Alice this morning but it(be) her.
She has been in Paris for a week already.
4. The Browns(arrive) in Omsk by now. Their plane was
due at five.
5. Rose agreed to look after the children, so we (take)
them to the nursery tomorrow.
6. — Kate, I can’t find my passport. Have you seen it?
— You(leave) it in the office yesterday, but I am not sure.
7. Why did you keep silent during the discussion, Alex? I needed your
support so much. You (back me up)! I never expected this
from you.
8. Joan (give up) smoking years ago. If she had, she
wouldn’t be in such bad shape now.
9. Monica (sell) her wonderful ring to pay off all her
debts. She won a large amount of money in a lottery the other day. So there
was no sense in doing it. But who(think)?
10. Poor Jenny. She(prepare) all that food. They phoned
to say they wouldn’t be coming.
11. My car isn’t there any more! It(steal) while I was
shopping, I am sure of it.
12. Daniel looked very happy. He(pass) his driving test at
last!
13. You(feel) ill on Sim day. My best friend saw you at
the cafe with Ann.
1. Max, I didn’t know you were going to Bob’s party yesterday. You
(tell) me!
2. I don’t know where the Smiths went but they(go) to
Paris or Vienne.
3. Frank(hear) us. Knock again.
4. A: I think 16-year-olds(allow) to have jobs. They are
old enough.
B: Well, I think they (spend) their time studying, not
working.
A: Yes, but I still think they(give) a choice about whether
to work or not.
5. The window was broken, so the thieves (get) m
through it.
6. The flat looks tidy. It(redecorate) not long ago.
7. The manager will be angry with me. I (post) these
letters as early as at 15.
8. Jack (leave) without saying good-bye. He is a well-
bred man.
9. The garden is beautiful. The people who lived here(be
keen) on gardening.
10. There are no seats in the restaurant. We(reserve) a
table beforehand.
11. You (come) on time. It’s impolite to keep people
waiting.
12. Jack, we know everything. You (bother) to tell me
lies.
13. Martin, why didn’t you help the elderly lady to carry the bags? You
(do) it!
14. We (meet) at the club at six o’clock sharp tonight.
Remember it.
15. Alice and Ann(meet) at the club at six o’clock but
Ann didn’t come for some reasons.
1. The President(visit) France next month.
2. 1(start) work last week but I changed my mind.
3. I (water) the flowers. Just after J. finished, it started
raining.
4. Sue, you(go) into so many details. Your report was too
long and boring.
5. May I go on with the work or (I/wait) for further
instructions?
6. Jack, you weren’t all that busy yesterday. You(help) us
to clean up the flat.
7. This book is wonderful. You(read) it.
8. According to the plan, a lot of dwelling houses (build),
but it didn’t happen.
9. The police are already here. Someone (inform) them
about the accident.
10. Tom(study) the subject thoroughly, he answered
every question without missing a beat.
11. —Where is Pauline? She(be) here ages ago.
— She(get lost) or she(decide) not to come.
1. Alice thought her cousin would visit her when he was in Moscow
last week, but he didn’t even phone. I suppose he (be) too
busy.
2. Alex, it was a mistake to park our car here. Now we have to pay a
fine. We(park) here.
3. — The problem you raised in your report is very important. You
(speak) at the beginning of the meeting.
— I couldn’t. Alan(make) that report, but he fell ill and I
had to substitute him.
4. It was obvious from the very beginning that John was determined to
go out of business. You(waste) so much time trying to reach a
compromise with him.
5. Robert knew every single detail about the event. I(tell)
him anything.
6. Jack thought he saw Adam at the exhibition but it(be)
him. Adam is in Cairo now.
7. — Sue, you(do) this work today. The deadline is in
three days only. — Really? I didn’t know about it.
8. — Mark, do you happen to know where Liza is?
— I am not sure but she(go shopping) or
(stay) at her friend’s place now. Call her when you have a moment.
9. It’s impolite to keep people waiting, Sam. You(come)
on time.
10. — Clara, what makes you think that Rose and Tom are going to
divorce?
— I heard Rose telling her mother about it. I think they
(think) twice before they do it. They (know) that there are
problems in every family.
— The only thing I know is that Rose(tell) her mother
about family disagreements because her mother has a weak heart. It was a
mistake.
11. Robert, this work is very important, it is extremely vital that you
(check) your answers for slips of the pen.
1. Ellen: Oh, no! Where’s my wallet? It isn’t in my handbag.
Max: Don’t panic. You(put) it into your pocket.
Ellen: My pocket is empty. Well I (leave) it in the bookstore or
in the coffee shop, I don’t know...
Max: Wait a minute. When did you last have it? You had to use the
telephone...
Ellen: Yes. Yes. I had to use my phone credit card. I(leave) my
wallet in the phone booth. Hurry up!
2. Anne: Ouch! These shoes hurt! But they are wonderful. I’m going to
buy them.
Dick: Are you mad? They(look) wonderful but they are not
comfortable. How can you buy them?
3. Nick: Something wrong?
Edna: Oh, nothing’s wrong. It’s just...
Nick: What?
Edna: Brenda was supposed to come home more than an hour ago. It’s
only a twenty-minute drive. I think she(have) a car accident.
Nick: Please don’t worry, Edna. She(go) to the supermarket or
she(be) still in the office.
Edna: She (be) in the office. I called half an hour ago, but
nobody answered the call.
Nick: Then she (get) stuck in the traffic jam. The traffic is
pretty heavy these days.
(a car horn sounds)
Nick: That(be) Brenda!
Edna: Oh, no! That(be) Brenda, she never blows her horn like
that.
Nick: Your guess is as good as mine, I should say. We just as
well go and check that it’s really Brenda.
1. A: Joan was really upset when she found out that someone had told
Alan about the surprise birthday party she gave him last. She thinks Joe told
him.
B: Joe(not/tell) him about it. He was out of town until just
before the party. He barely got there in time for the airport.
2. A: Albert has two full-time jobs this summer to make some money
for school in autumn. He(not/have) very much time to relax and do
other things.
B: That(explain) why no one answered when I dropped in a
little while ago. He(sleep).
3. A: Where’s that cold air coming from?
B: Someone(leave) the door open.
4. A: The roads are treacherous this morning. In places, they are
nothing but a sheet of ice. I (take) the bus to work this morning
instead of driving my car. I thought I would never make it!
В: I know it’s terrible outside. Jake still hasn’t arrived. He
(walk) to work right now. He doesn’t live too far away, and I know he hates
to drive on icy roads.
A: He (decide) not to come to work at all. He(work)
on his report at home this morning. I’ll check with his secretary. He
(call) her by now.
5. С: I (not/reach) Peter on the phone last night. I wonder
where he was.
D: He told me he was going to wash his car and then go to dinner at
the Bistro Cafe. He(wash) his car when you called and he
(not/hear) the phone, or he (leave) for the restaurant by then and
didn’t answer the phone at all.
6. A: I(see) Jim. Where is he?
В: hi his room. Knock on his door softly. He(take) a nap. He
didn’t sleep at night. He(write) his project.
7. A: Where’s your bicycle?
В: I don’t know. A friend of mine(borrow) it. Gee, I hope it
wasn’t stolen. Maybe Sally borrowed it.
A: Sally? She (not/borrow) it. She has a broken leg. Why
(she/want) to borrow your bicycle?
1. A: Why wasn’t Pamela at the meeting last night?
B: She (attend) the lecture at Shaw Hall. I know she very
much wanted to hear the speaker.
2. A: Why didn’t Diana open the door when I rang the door-bell? I
know she was home.
В: I have no idea. She(bathe) the baby. Who knows?
3. A: Look!it(be) Tom over there standing at the bus
stop.
B: Yes, it’s him. He(wait) for the 2 o’clock bus.
4. A: Where’s Carol?
В: I don’t know. She (РаУ) her aunt and uncle a visit. She
usually visits them every Friday evening.
5. A: Have you seen Jack?
B: Yes, I have. He is in the employee lounge drinking coffee.
A: What?! He (work) on his report right now. It
(submit) to the board of directors at 3 this afternoon. He(not/waste)
his time drinking coffee in the employee lounge.
6. A: Where’s Jenifer? I haven’t seen her for weeks. Is anything the
matter with her?
B: I’m not sure. She(travel) in Malasia. I think I heard her
mention something about spending a few weeks on the islands in the Pacific
this spring.
7. A: Mum, Alex has a test tomorrow that he(revise) for.
B: Really? Then he (not/watch) TV right now. He
(study).
8. A: You (watch) the movie on TV tonight. I highly
recommend it. It won seven Oscar Awards last year!
В: What is it called? I(not/see) it. Anyway I don’t remember
seeing any exciting movies for the last few months.
9. A: Have you heard that Kathy lost her way while driving to River
City?
B: It will serve her right! She (not/leave) her road map at
home.
10. A: Why didn’t Neil answer the teacher when she asked him?
B: He(not/listen) to her. He was too busy staring out of the
window. He(daydream).
11. A: George didn’t do very well on the test because he
(misunderstand) what he(do).
B: He (listen) more attentively when the teacher gave the
instructions.
1. — The instructions were in French. I translated them into English
for him.
— You(translate) them. He knows French.
2. —What’s happened to Jack? It’s 8.00 and there’s no sign of him.
— He(forget) that we invited him. I(telephone) him
yesterday to remind him. — Or he(get) l°st. He hasn’t been to this
house before. I (give) him directions. — Or he (have) a
breakdown or a puncture.
— A puncture(not delay) him so long.
— Or he(stop) for a drink and(get) involved in an
argument. Jack’s arguments go on for hours!
3. — Nobody has been in this house for a month.
— Nonsense! Here’s last Monday’s paper in the wastepaper basket:
somebody(be) here quite recently.
4. Two of the players spent the night before the big match at a party.
That was very foolish of them. They(go) to bed early.
5. — He says that when walking across Kensington Gardens, he was
attacked by wolves.
— He(not/be attacked) by wolves. There aren’t any wolves in
Kensington. He(see) some Alsatian dogs and(think) they
were wolves.
6. We(start) yesterday but the flight was cancelled because of
the fog, so we’re still here, as you see.
7. Mary to Ann, who has just toiled up six flights of stairs: You
(come) up in the lift. It’s working now.
8. — I left my car here under the No Parking sign; and now it’s gone.
It(be) stolen.
— Not necessarily. The police(drive) it away.
9. — He had two bottles of Coke and got frightfully drunk.
— He(not get) drunk on Coke. He(drink) gin with it.
10. He was riding a bicycle along the motorway when he was hit by
the trailer of a lorry. These big lorries are very dangerous. — Perhaps, but
Paul (not/ride) a bicycle along the motorway; bicycles are not
allowed.
1. —We’ve run out of petrol!
— I’m not surprised. I noticed that the tank was nearly empty when we
left home.
— You(tell) me! We(get) petrol at the last village.
Now we’ve got a 10-mile walk!
2. — I’ve written to Paul.
— You (not write). He’s coming here tomorrow. You’ll see
him before he gets your letter.
3. They(build) a two-storey house. It was their original plan.
But money ran out so they built a bungalow instead.
4. — Why didn’t you wait for me yesterday? — I waited five minutes.
— You(wait) a little longer!
5. — How did Peter get here?
— He(come) on a motorcycle. (It is possible.)
— He (not come) on a motorcycle. He doesn’t ride on
motorcycles.
— He(come) as a pillion passenger.
6. Why are you so late? You(be) here two hours ago!
7. — I’ve cooked scrambled eggs for Mr Jones, because of his diet,
and steak and onions for everyone else.
— You(not/cook) anything special for me. I’m not on a diet
any longer.
8. Fortunately that teapot didn’t hit anyone, but you
(not/throw) it out of the window, Ann! You(kill) someone.
9. — Look at this beautiful painting! Only a very great artist
(paint) such a picture!
— Nonsense! A child of five(paint) it with his eyes shut.
10. I wonder how the fire started. — Oh, someone(drop) a
lighted cigarette. Or it(be) an electrical fault.
11. There is only one set of footprints, so the kidnapper(cany )
his prisoner out. He(not/do) it in the daytime or he(be)
seen. He(wait) till dark.
1. Kerry’s rather late. She(miss) the train.
2. Travellers’ cheques(be exchanged) at most banks.
3. They’re not answering the phone so they(be) out.
4. Don’t phone her now. It (be) middle of the night in
Australia.
5. They (not/move) house yet. I saw them in town this
morning.
6. I haven’t seen Molly this week. I think she (visit) her
parents but I’m not sure.
7. Her exam results are coming out soon. She worked very hard so she
(do) well.
8. That woman’s just fallen over. Let’s go and see her: she(be)
hurt.
9. I don’t know where she is. She(not/still/play) tennis: it’s
been dark for the last hour.
10 .1 sent the letter two days ago so he(get) it by now, but you
can never be sure.
11. The encyclopedias (be found) on the second floor of the
library.
12. Jim’s been very quiet since his girlfriend went away. He
(miss) her.
13. I(come) and visit you at the weekend. Anyway, I’ll give
you a ring to let you know.
14. She was with a man I didn’t recognize. It(be) her brother
because he looked a bit like her.
15. The roads are fairly quiet today so we (have) a good
journey.
16. Do you think Josephine (be) at home now?’ ‘No, she
. She (have) a swim. She always does at this time in the
morning. ’
17. ‘Why do you think Tricia was in such a hurry?’ ‘I don’t know. She
(run) to catch the bus.’
18. These glasses(be) Tim’s: they look a bit like his.
19. It(not/rain): the ground’s completely dry.
20. I(join) the sports club in the summer but I haven’t decided
yet.
21. What a terrible thing to have happened. You(be) terrified.
22.1 told her you were coming so she(expect) you.
23. They’ve just rung the bell so the children(be) out of the
classrooms in a minute.
1. We(leave) at 11 o/clock last night because the last bus went
at 11.20.
2. I don’t think you(offer) to help him. You’ve got enough
work to do yourself.
3. They(not pay) to stay in a hotel. They can stay with us.
4. We’ve been staying in a hotel for the last two weeks so we
(not/cook) our own meals.
5. You(come round) for dinner one evening. We haven’t had a
good talk for a long time.
6. We(run) all the way to the station because we were about to
miss the train.
7. It’s your own fault that you’re so tired. You(not/go) to bed
so late.
8. Why the prisoners (be locked) in their cells all day?
9. Hurry up. You(not/have) a bath now. The taxi’s coming in
twenty minutes.
10. You(not/tell) him what happened. He would never forgive
us.
11. You(not/allow) Max to walk home from school every day
on his own. He’s too young.
12. I don’t like(do) everything my boss tells me to do.
13. You (go) to that new French restaurant in town. It’s the
best restaurant I’ve ever been to.
14. Tom(not/get up) early in the morning but everyone else in
the house does.
15. If I fail any one of my exams, I(take) all of them again in
November.
16. You(work) when I came into the room, not talking.
17 .1(tell) him what you really think of him next tune you see
him if I were you.
18. The wedding’s been cancelled so I(not/buy) that new suit:
it was a waste of money.
19. I(take) the children to school every morning before I go to
work.
20. You(not/eat) in the lecture halls: it’s against the college
regulations.
21. I’d like you to come to the meeting but you(not/come) if
you don’t want to.
22. This letter(be hidden) where no-one will ever find it. Its
content (remain) a secret forever.
23. (you/wear) a uniform at work?
24. Please don’t say any more. I already know the truth so you
(not/lie) to me.
25. Employees(follow) the safety regulations.
1. You must(be) very pleased when you(hear) you
(win) the prize. What(you/do) to celebrate?
2. I(try)(get) John on the phone for the past week. I
think he must(go) abroad. (you/have) any idea when he
(be) back?
3. I(not/need)(tell) Alison the bad news. She
(already/hear). Chris(tell) her the previous evening.
4. I(really/must) (let) the college know where they
(can) contact me in case of emergency during the vacation. If I
(have), they(not/need)(got) in touch with the local
police.
5. Oh, Martin. What a lovely bunch of flowers you(give) пае.
How very kind of you. But really, you(do).
6. The interviewer(not/dare) ask the Minister the questions he
really(want) to. The atmosphere(be) too threatening.
7. Sam (offer) a new job. He (not/be able)
(decide) if he(take) it or not. He(have)(let) them
(know) by the end of the week.
8. I (spend) ages(make) preparations for the dinner
party but I(not/need)(bother). At the last moment, Philip
(ring)(say) he(not/be able)(come).
9. (you/be) sure the answer(be) what it(be)?
In my opinion, it(not/be) right. Surely you(forget)
(include) something essential.
10. I(have) a day off last week. I just(dare) not ask
my boss for another day off tomorrow.
A: Jack, have you heard anything about a jewelry store robbery that
happened in the High street the other day?
J: Yes, I have. I even know that John Fabrizio is wanted in connection
with this robbery.
A: But it definitely(be) John Fabrizio because he is
in jail now. It(be) another professional because it was a
very clever job. He(know) exactly what he was doing
because he didn’t leave even one single clue behind him. I thought it
(be) Tom Brown but he was in Cuba at the time of the
robbery, so it(be) him either. I(be)
sure but it (be) Robert Green because he is the only
suspect who doesn’t have an alibi, he (commit) the
robbery. He (still/hide) somewhere in London, he
(leave) the city so quickly. Unfortunately, the jewelry
store sellers say they won’t be able to recognize the criminal but I am sure
they (lie). They (be) afraid to help
the police because the criminal(threaten) to kill them if
they give any information about him.
J: I think it is necessary that the police(appeal) to
the public for help, so a witness(turn) up sooner or later.
Mr. Black had been murdered and everybody was wondering who
(do) it. Two police officers were speculating about the
murder.
Inspector Brown: It(be) Mrs. Black. I am totally
convinced it was her. She absolutely hated him. She
(use) a kitchen knife as the murder weapon or maybe an axe from the
garden tools.
Inspector White: It (be) Mrs. Black. She is not
strong enough to drag the body and put it in the car boot. It
(be) their elder son; I would bet all my money it was
him. He had a motive because Mr. Black had disinherited him a long time
ago, and everybody knew they hated each other.
Inspector Brown: It’s impossible. It(be) their elder
son because he has a solid alibi. He was hunting with his sister Ann at the
time of the crime, she testified.
Inspector White: Perhaps, but I still think Ann(lie)
to protect her brother. They(agree) on an alibi after the
murder. If you think about it, they (plan) the murder
together. It’s a reasonable possibility. Maybe Ann was afraid that her father
would disinherit her too because they had a difficult relationship.
Inspector Brown: That makes sense. They (kill)
him so that at least one of them could get the inheritance.
Inspector White: Well, if they wanted to get the money from the
inheritance, they (do) something else rather than
(kill) their father. Because now we’ll catch them and
they will be in prison and without a penny.
Set 178. COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH
THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS
IN BRACKETS
TACKLING YOUTH CRIME
The tragic death of Emma Lovell has ignited a strong public discussion
about youth crime in Queensland, Australia, prompting calls for immediate
action and new legislation. While understandable, this outrage
(modal verb / channel) towards effective solutions,
rather than simply (resort) to punitive measures like
incarceration. Despite public perception(fuel) by media
reports of teenage offenders, crime data indicates a decline in youth
offending rates over the past two decades. However, a small percentage of
young offenders are responsible for a disproportionate amount of serious
and violent crimes,(present) a significant challenge.
Research(suggest) that these repeat offenders often
have histories of severe childhood trauma, (include)
abuse, neglect, and exposure to substance abuse or mental illness within
their families. Incarceration not only fails (address)
these underlying issues but (modal verb /
also/exacerbate) them, leading to higher rates of re-arrest and re-
incarceration. A large percentage of children in detention
(await) sentencing, and studies (show) that pre-trial
detention increases the likelihood of future imprisonment, highlighting the
ineffectiveness of current approaches.
To truly improve community safety and rehabilitate young offenders,
we(modal verb / deal) with the causes of their offending
by helping them(develop) “psychosocial maturity.” This
involves (develop) essential skills such as impulse
control, understanding consequences, and resisting negative peer pressure.
Incarceration hinders this development by(limit) access
to education, job training, and overall well-being.
Instead of (engage) in political posturing,
policymakers (modal verb / prioritize) evidence-based
strategies (develop) in collaboration with affected
communities. (invest) in primary prevention, early
intervention, and community mobilization programs like Communities That
Care (modal verb / divert) at-risk youth,
(prevent) a cycle of trauma and crime. Frustrated
communities have every right to demand solutions. But they
(modal verb / demand) solutions that work.
(Adapted from “Why locking up youth offenders fails to reduce crime
— and what w should be doing instead" by Ross Hornet
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Part II PREPOSITIONS AND ADVERBS
1. So far, I haven’t had time to look all these documents,
Jane.
2. Due to her serious knee damage our daughter has stayed
from university for twelve days now.
3. Could you point the major differences between these
two theories, Nick?
4. Stop quarreling now, Tim. There is no point in falling
about such a trivial matter.
5. While travelling in Africa, he left his favourite pair of
walking shoes.
6. Jobs are not easy to come these days, one has to get a
proper education and acquire relevant skills.
7. — Did you know Mr Black — the geography teacher?
— Of course, I did. What’s up with him?
— The poor man passed last week and we attended his
funeral.
8. The detective Johnson has been looking the burglary
case for three weeks now, but his investigation has made little progress.
9. The free tickets for the band’s concert were snapped
within seconds by the enthusiasts flocking at the hall door.
10. Infidelity stands rather high among the reasons that make families
break these days.
ADVERB___________________________________________________
1. Severe measures had to be introduced to put the
turmoil provoked by the savage football fans in Madrid.
2. Tom, you may feel secure. I won’t let you down. I will stand
you whatever happens.
3. Jack is very clever at making stories. In the beginning,
we were all taken by the ones he told us yesterday.
4. I’d rather we didn’t eat the fish. Don’t you think it is giving
a strange smell?
5. Ann prides herself her sports achievements.
6. Sam couldn’t have been very attached to the cat as he decided to
give it at a stroke.
7. One customer asked who was authority in the store as
he wanted to make a complaint.
8. Where does this word derive ?
9. Now that the case is my hands, I don’t need to worry
any more. The other barrister has taken it.
10. Be honest me and say how you came
possession of the valuables.
ADVERB_________________________________________________
1. The success of our latest CD was far our wildest
dreams. Nobody had expected it to become so popular.
2. What Dan says is real. He is not the kind who makes
__________stories.
3. Sue says she hasn’t seen her homeland for ten years and that she
longs it a lot.
4. After five years of harsh physical training, he has finally succeeded
winning the competition.
5. These accused leaders were dispossessed their
belongings in case they wanted to suppress any evidence.
6. Some of the artefacts discovered during the excavation work will be
sold auction.
7. Don’t wake him up. He was the go all night and he
returned from work very tir ed.
8. The situation in the occupied territory is improving
degrees.
9. Ann, visit us again in summer when all the flowers in the garden are
full bloom.
10. All these documents are kept file so that we may get
them quickly whenever we need them.
1. John got into serious trouble after he had treated himself
too many books and had no money left for the bus back home.
2. We were all taken by the rude response that the boy
gave to his mother.
3. Mark takes my problems granted.
4. Hardly had I touched the handle when the burglar alarm went
5. It is characteristic this region that the weather can
change minutes.
6. Alice didn’t do anything wrong but the same token she
did nothing good.
7. — Why didn’t you answer the phone?
— Probably, I wasn’t call when it rang. I must have been
outside the house.
8. John has been great demand ever since he appeared to
be so skilled a guitar player.
9. What Martin says may sound a little irrational, still most of us agree
with him a large extent.
10. Would you mind turning the radio a little? I’m feeling
weary the noise it’s making.
1. Last time when I bought a TV aerial, I couldn’t figure
how to assemble the set.
2. Had Alex not come the influence of such a bad
company, he would never have got involved wrongdoing.
3. After his mother’s death Peter came the house and the
garden.
4. The CD player was repaired Kate’s expense.
5. Robert’s expertise in electronics is admirable. He’s got all the
information required his fingertips.
6. Despite a firm ban smoking in the office, several
people found it hard to abstain lighting a cigarette.
7. Tom, you sound foolish times, but your jokes may be
tolerated as long as they are reason.
8. According the barrister, Mark may be detained
virtue of the suspicious testimony he gave in court.
9. It’s rather my comprehension how they have succeeded
growing fruit trees on this barren soil.
10. Walter was so engrossed his reading that he didn’t
even hear the doorbell ringing.
1. — Is the place that they inhabit easy reach?
— On the contrary, they live at the back of.
2. The general’s strategy isn’t by any means consistent our
aim of averting an open conflict.
3. The rescue brigade will be standby in case something
unusual should happen.
4. I am extremely pressed money these days. Could you lend
me a few pounds, please?
5. It’s a great pity that those beautiful flowers are vulnerable
so much harm.
6. There is no better way to make her work hard than
promising her a reward.
7. The quality of the device does not come to our
expectations.
8. Were these photographs easy to come or did you have to
slick your neck to get them?
9. They hang in my pub, so I know their names by heart.
10. This is a small hotel and it can only take fifty guests.
1. Ann may seem to be crazy fashion, but she certainly knows
what is vogue.
2. If you happen to come the missing file, let me know at
once, please.
3. Kevin owes his precious life the lifeguard.
4. Sally has a strong distrust modem technology.
5. John’s mother claims that he is susceptible diseases.
6. I have been using Ann’s computer ever since she placed it
my disposal.
7. The party was full swing when the lights went.
8. Sara felt edge when she thought about meeting David.
9. Paul jumped joy when he was presented a new
car on his birthday.
10. Eventually Sam gave and accepted the job offer
their terms.
1. Anyone a diet must work every day in the gym in
order to get the best results.
2. Bob is having trouble keeping the rest of the
class.
3. You have missed too many classes, now you have to work really
hard to catch the group.
4. If you hold till the very end, the result will be very
rewarding.
5. What does the USA stand?
6. If you fall paying your bills, your electricity may
be turned.
7. second thought, I’ve decided to accept your offer.
8. I’m telling you once and all, don’t mention his name to me.
9. If you need any help to stage a social event, I am your
disposal.
10. John treated me a cold a new drug.
1. Now,the time being, he is living with me.
2. my time people didn’t wear such clothes.
3. I am rather bad at chemistry, which I attribute missing
several years of school.
4. The Irish stew is made meat, onions and potatoes.
5. Ann swims health. Her health has improved recently.
6. The statue is made bronze.
7. Whatever I ate for lunch is making me feel a bit the
weather.
8. I hope you will have a nice time at that resort. Shall I see you
?
9. We like Chinese food so we go to that restaurant once for a while.
10. When I am age, I’ll get married and move to the city.
1. Adam insisted having lunch before we carried on
the game.
2. Don’t expose this gas tin the open tire as it may result
an explosion.
3. John felt really sick heart after his girlfriend had walked
out him.
4.1 turned and hurried to catch the others.
5. One of the girls from my class objects taking part in the
performance and I don’t really know how to get her.
6. We all sympathized Ann when we had learned about her
mother’s unexpected death.
7. It was me who John used to take his confidence. Yet,
this particular occasion he refused to reveal his secret to anyone,
even me.
8. Mark showed his disgust the way he was treated refusing
to speak to anyone.
9. I know his conduct was intolerable but don’t be too hard
him.
10. Your scheme may sound interesting theory, but its
feasibility can only be checked practice.
ADVERB___________________________________________________
1. You’ll be a disadvantage in this job if you are lacking
patience and creativity.
2. I don’t approve his idea, but there is little I can do to
protect him trying his luck in the casino.
3. I wonder how they are going to cope such a complex
matter having no experience bookkeeping at all.
4. Jack, do you know that your brother is in love my younger
sister?
5. Who is responsible this awful mess on my desk?
6. Sam, can you see any relation these two occurrences?
7. Robert had always boasted being a good fighter, but when
I challenged him, he simply got cold feet.
8. According to the guidebook, this region is notorious floods
and tornadoes.
9. The owners of huge companies are more likely to benefit
the new law than the small business entrepreneurs.
10. I was tough. They had a hard time of persuading me
changing my mind the weekend plans.
1. You’d better ask Mark about the girl. I can’t tell you much as I only
know her sight.
2. Mike, I’m afraid you’ll have to buy a new hairdryer, this one is
repair.
3. Sue says she could do all the work her own. But I don’t
believe one person will ever be able to lift those heavy boxes.
4. The tanker had already been sea for two weeks when it
struck the iceberg.
5. Beware the heavy traffic in the centre of the city or else
you’ll waste least two hours in the jams.
6. It looks as if Tom has got addicted cigarettes. They both
smoke one packet a day.
7. Apart the constant electricity shortage, we were also
deprived the possibility taking everyday showers.
8. We didn’t see much of the landscape because our father drove
high speed all along the way.
9. As a result of a heavy rainfall the competition has had to be called
10. The season of dry weather has set too early this year.
1. After a pause, the judge asked the suspect to go on accounting
his motives.
2. At first I felt like going to the concert, but it was the price of the
ticket that put me in the end.
3. The pump breakdown has been brought by an electrical
fault.
4. Sam accused the other man being responsible the
collision.
5. Celine has always had a taste classical music.
6. Max and his roommate have nothing common.
7. The jury found Mr Black guilty misappropriating a huge
sum of money.
8. The secretary said my explanation was belief.
9. They cannot watch this film because they are still age.
10. Richard has had an alarm installed in his car fear of
having it stolen.
1. If your diet is deficient vitamins and minerals, the risk of
developing a serious disease is higher.
2. Why don’t you send a message return of post? It will be
delivered more quickly then.
3.1 did my best to be helpful planning the excursion, but they
seemed to pay no attention my remarks.
4. The fire brigade have earned a good deal of appreciation
their great courage displayed in the rescue action.
5. After some months spent in the local hospital, Alice has recently
recovered her bad injures.
6. — Is Jack work?
— No, he is still leave.
7. Ann is jobs at the moment, so she is struggling to make
ends meet.
8. We’ll discuss the affair a cup of tea.
9. The company is keeping its head above water this year, but it will
have to become more efficient the long run.
10. I’m afraid the meat is so you’d better have an omelette
instead.
1. Ann is studying hard. She is intent getting a good degree.
2. all likelihood, we will never know the real reason.
3. You can change your job. You can move house. But marriage is
life.
4. Jack arrived London two minutes ago. His train arrived
Victoria Station Platform 5.
5. Mike usually goes work his car. Alice goes
work bus.
6. Kate, congratulations your new job.
7. I don’t know if he will go hiking. It will depend the
weather.
8. Tom was operated a few weeks ago.
9. We complained the manager of the restaurant the
food.
10. Tom was very angry Sue and started shouting
her.
1. Our involvement the project started way back in 2005.
2. Don’t concern yourself matters that are not your business.
3. We are looking a young lady with a background
nursing.
4. Do you happen to know who is eligible benefit payment?
5. A capacity learning and listening is important for every
student.
6. Ann took wearing skinny jeans.
7. — Sorry, I am late. I was held at work.
— I think you have taken being late.
8. The coach of the team tried to lay the blame the players,
but they are unwilling to take the blame the failure.
9. Dumping waste rivers and lakes will lead an
environmental disaster.
10. Kindness and sympathy were his nature.
1. Such experiments are carried the world.
2. Computer viruses are the very least annoying and often
destructive.
3. The patient’s condition is giving cause concern.
4. The stylish gadgets are the cutting edge of audio
technology.
5. my surprise and delight we reached an agreement on that
vulnerable matter.
6. You will soon forget about him after he leaves.
sight,mind.
7. The plans of the TV channel are well way of broadcasting
live across the country.
8. A good rule thumb is that a portion of rice is two handfuls.
9. Such computer specialists are very rare, really few and far.
10. If you can’t do it for pleasure then do it the sake
your future.
1. Sally says she wants to build a new house scratch.
2. Jack was so surprised the news that he was a loss
________words.
3. Many had the flu a week ago, and she has been a bit colour
since then.
4. You can’t keep your children your thumb all their lives.
5. While Jane is her neck work, Mark is
his neck debt
6. Ever since they made her assistant manager, she has been getting
herself.
7. Even the extensive advertising campaign hasn’t prevented the
demand our printers falling.
8. The question was so delicate and problematic that there was nobody
willing to bring it.
9. In the face of all these arguments David had to back.
10. Greg took me on Friday night to a nice restaurant.
1. Ann has always stood me. We have been together
thick and thin.
2. You needn’t treat us anything, we won’t stay long for it is
only a flying visit.
3. Much to our regret, we inform you that there is no more demand
your products.
4. from being a passionate skier, Max also takes part
chess tournaments.
5. Nick takes great pleasure painting his landscapes.
6. Mark does lot of work for charity. He always does something
a good cause.
7. The contract wasn’t very big, but least we were paid
cash.
8. Never before have I felt such great ease as during my
holidays in the exotic surroundings.
9. Alice shouldn’t be taken to the park in summer as she is
allergic the tree pollen.
10. Jack was sentenced five years in prison
committing the crime.
1. Ann doesn’t want to decide anything until she has seen the facts
black and white.
2. I really take my hat to those eco-warriors — they stand
the environment.
3. It is common young college graduates to experience a
sense panic before the first job interview.
4.1 suggest we get work without delay.
5. A good team leader will always engage his staff, never
discouraging them coming up with ideas.
6. Jack asked Ann to take a fresh look his essay.
7. Unfortunately, John’s set of beliefs bear little resemblance
that of mine.
8. Ann’s latest book is concerned environmental issues, as a
lot of people feel concerned the rising levels of pollution and
global warming.
9. The scandal broke in the pressure of all the staff.
10. Working for a multinational company calls tolerance and
cultural awareness.
ADVERB_____________________________________________________
1. The scientists have finally broken and invented a vaccine
this disease.
2.1 could do a lot of help on your side.
3. Aiming for a promotion, new employees should put new
ideas and show initiative.
4. Sally has taken playing computer games since she was
given a computer.
5. The detective is looking the causes of the fire at the
moment.
6. John is accustomed working at night and sleeping in the
day.
7. The treatment was producing a desired effect the patient
day day.
8. Have you heard that new reporting is heavily biased this
business group?
9. Ann bought the bedside table a view keeping a
book and glasses easy reach.
10. The twin sisters are so much alike. It’s interesting how their parents
can tell them
1. We were let by the Browns, who had promised to support
our action, but didn’t appear at the charity event.
2. John is a draftsman profession, but he works as a clerk at
the post office.
3. Their political opinions have always been harmony with
ours and therefore we have been getting so well.
4. Ann, are you still illusion that Robert is in love
you?
5. The other day Jenny was offered a job as an interpreter in Paris. But
I guess she will have to brush her French before she is
fully accepted.
6. The mechanic was most kind and repaired my car no time
at all.
7. We don’t need any extra supplies, we can do with those we have
store.
8. George was not cut the job of a policeman
because of his excitable character.
9. Ann didn’t know the subject well, but best, she could
answer a few questions correctly.
10. These dangerous insects are peculiar the tropical regions.
ADVERB_________________________________________________
1. Jack got up at five, started his work half an hour later and stayed
there until six p.m. with no free time between.
2. Tom, remember, it is your own interest to pay your debts
in the shortest possible time.
3. Ann, is your house still offer or has it been bought by
anyone?
4. We could only try and guess who was fault even though
the facts indicated Robert’s guilt.
5. Mark meets with his clients only appointment.
6. Sue, I regret having crumpled your magazine. I didn’t do it
purpose.
7. I’d rather you didn’t order any fish for the second course. Haven’t I
told you about my dislike any kind of seafood?
8. Ronald isn’t very wasteful with his income, he prefers to put
some money for his studies in Cambridge.
9. Alice, it is no use looking the past only. You’ll be
better off if you start thinking your future.
10. Another ten well-trained engineers have been taken to
accelerate the design work in the assembly department.
1. Maria says she is too worn after working the nightshift and
she won’t help us lay the table.
2. This training is aimed those who prefer a heavy body
workout.
3. Jack, we don’t need this dictionary now, but the long run it
may prove useful.
4. Last time our team was a hair’s breadth of defeating our
rivals. I’m sure we’ll beat them in the approaching season.
5. Mr Black, John’s father is notorious his uncontrollable
indulgence gambling.
6. David was made to dispose his heavy luggage and take
only the most important items.
7. No wonder Tom burgled the test as he was so much strain
after his father’s death.
8. I’d say his outlook life is rather strange. He doesn’t work
or take any interest establishing a family.
9. I am very sorry, Ken, but you cannot watch the film. You are still
age.
10. Alex’s complaining really put me my stride and I couldn’t
concentrate my work again.
ADVERB_______________________________________________________
1. Frank is insistent weeding the garden now.
2. Alice isn't the only person capable translating this book
into French any means.
3. Jack, if you want to be a good driver, you must abide the
traffic regulations.
4. fear of getting soaked, Mark put his raincoat.
5. all probability, they have had problems with their son.
6. It’s nearly impossible to reach the peak of the mountain
foot.
7. Keep your hair on, Jack, even if the reporters keep accusing you
lying.
8. Ann, don’t believe a word of what they say and beware the
far-fetched theories they put at their gatherings.
9. I’m not convinced Robert’s comments had much to do the
affair. To me, they were rather the point.
10. It was Pauline’s brilliant erudition particular that attracted
Alex’s attention.
ADVERB_____________________________________________________
1. the early days of the British Security Service, officers were
recruited the ranks former colonial policemen.
2. Looking through papers, Sam came his father’s credit card.
3. Jack’s behaviour at the ceremony shows his contempt the
public.
4. They are seasoned travelers who always seek discount
tours, flights and hostels.
5. The musical instrument industry is having to reorient itself
the ageing population.
6. We have to adapt increasing demands and expectations in
our workplace.
7. You can adapt this fabric anything from divers’ suits to
gloves.
8. I am still two minds whether or not to apply to
university.
9. Meet Sara and you’ll know what it is like to get the wrong
side a witch.
10.____Twenty years ago pupils’ physical education grades counted
________nothing.
11. We are so overwhelmed making choices in life that we
forget to live.
ADVERB_________________________________________________
1. The intensive training Robert had done gave him the edge
other runners.
2. The idea was to pool resources a view the
lowering operating costs.
3. Mark is strongly favour capital punishment.
4. They complained the food and good reason.
5. There is nothing as depressing as living day day
with no purpose.
6. Jack longed the good old days when the old were shown
respect.
7. Adam has booked the flight, but not the accommodation. He will
play it ear when he gets there.
8. After all the problems we have had, we’re finally beginning to see
some light the end of the tunnel.
9. After a hard exhausting business trip he opted a day of
respite.
10. The dominant service sector accounts three quarters of
the economy.
1. Putting a serious face, Dan began to tell the story.
2. Alice picked a little Spanish while travelling in Peru.
3. The company management made an announcement that they were
concerned maintaining the present level salaries
payment.
4. I’d rather they didn’t play the importance of that decision.
5. Clara has crashed her car. Look,the bright side of it she
won’t pollute the air now.
6. If further improvements can be made, that would be all the
good.
7. Alina just wanted to keep appearances, so her manners
public were excellent, but at home her behaviour left much to be
desired.
8. All the resources and staff available were brought play to
cope the crisis.
9. The public only know what’s announced the news but not
what’s happening the scenes.
10. Jack, I didn’t mean to tell you that. It was a slip the
tongue. I am so sorry.
ADVERB___________________________________________________
1. Picking your nose in public is not illegal, but it is certainly an
offence good manners.
2. Resulting their exhaustive research into the matter,
scientists can now confirm that we are all getting older.
3. After the war several people were tried for crimes
humanity.
4. How does a frog differ a toad?
5. Little boys know how to get their parents.
6. When 1 was a secondary school teacher, I knew all my pupils
name.
7. — I am French birth, but I have German nationality.
— What do you do a living?
— I am a German polisher.
8. Take advantage this special offer! 50 per cent off'list price
while stocks last!
9. He went his own accord: nobody forced him to go.
10.1 advertised several times for someone to mow the lawn for me but
the end I had to do it myself.
ADVERB__________________________________________________
1. — Is everything OK, Tom?
— Don’t worry, Jack! Everything is control.
2. Do you agree? —a point, but I don’t think you
are completely right.
3. I never met Mr Black, but he was a great surgeon, all
accounts.
4. John has taken the watch pieces, and now I can’t put it
together again.
5. There is nothing illegal about my business dealings. Everything is
strictly board.
6. This isn’t a very nice house, but it is really handy the
station.
7. Are these animals peculiar Africa, or are they found
elsewhere?
8. Jack, how can you account the disappearance of my money
from the wallet?
9. All those favour the motion, raise your hands.
10. Please, stick the agenda, or we will never finish this
meeting.
1. For Romeo and Juliet it was love first sight.
2. They wouldn’t let me the pub because I was age.
3. Our house has been the market for months.
4. You are perfectly capable making your own bed, I would
have thought!
5. We walked tiptoe fear of being discovered.
6. You can have a suit made measure a very reasonable
price.
7. I’m surprised you, forgetting your briefcase like that.
8. We met at the hotel coincidence.
9. After nursing the whole family when they had flu, she was
completely worn.
10. Put the clock, it is twenty minutes fast.
1. My cousin George is obsessed keeping fit.
2. Dressed up those furs, you look a Russian princess.
3. They say that there is an exception every rule.
4. It was very good Sue to drive us to the airport.
5. Breaking his leg put Peter’s football career jeopardy.
6. The same rule applies, irrespective how much you have
paid.
7. With total disregard her own safety, Ann jumped in to
rescue the dog.
8. I’m afraid you are not eligible a pension until you are 65.
9. The muggers attacked the old woman and made her
money.
10.1 was totally baffled Tim’s behavior.
1. She is quick doing mental arithmetic.
2. Could you put me to Mr Jones, please?
3. The manager was sympathetic their request for a non-
smoking area.
4.1 was totally abashed his rude manners.
5. How can you put the noise in this house? I’ll go
mad.
6. Tuck your shirt your trousers!
7. We’d better have central heating installed before winter sets.
8. We were so taken by his decision to resign that we didn’t
know what to say.
9. People told one another the news. It was passed word of
mouth.
10. During the French Revolution the people tried to throw the
shackles of poverty.
1. It is very kind you to call my attention this matter.
2. They were very suspicious strangers so they kept following
us around and watched what we were doing.
3. The sports shop is 31, Pine Street.
4. Although she seemed to be a selfish old woman, she must be kind
________heart.
5. “This time I’m back good. I’m never going back to
Australia again,” he assured me.
6. James was not fooled by Helen’s charm. He could see right
her.
7. In our hi-tech world there are many things that we take
granted.
8. The engine was dirty so the car gave a lot of fumes.
9. Although he caused the accident, he got a small
fine.
10. He bought a mansion after he came a lot of money.
1. Exercising without first warming up can lead injury.
2. John takes a very irresponsible attitude his own safety — he
never wears a crash helmet.
3. We sat there speculating how the accident might have
happened.
4. There were so many people queuing a go on the ‘Wall of
Death’ that we decided to try the ‘Ghost Train’.
5. Fiona’s twisted ankle prevented her going skating.
6. Many people seem to enjoy exposing themselves risk.
7. You need to be able to devote a lot of time practice if you
want to become a top athlete.
8. Walking in the snow for over six hours led frostbite in Carl’s
toes.
9. We spent loads of money new equipment for our camping
holiday.
10. At weekends, our husbands indulge war games. They’re
like big kids really.
ADVERB____________________________________________________
1. Moral and social responsibility should be integrated every
child’s schooling.
2. It’s impossible to attend a task properly if you’re worrying
something else.
3. Kelly has great confidence her children’s abilities.
4. It’s a good idea to make notes what you’re reading if you
want to remember it.
5. Unfortunately, many university courses do not provide students
the basic study skills they really need.
6. Jack took early retirement as he was losing his grip the job.
7. Apparently, an interest in reading in later life is closely related
how much your parents read to you as a child.
8. Ron usually fills himself plenty of black coffee before
starting the night shift.
9.1 find it very hard to commit historical dates memory.
10. Lack of sleep can seriously interfere the ability to think
rationally.
1. I am full of admiration the way in which she handled the
negotiations.
2. They take great pride their son’s academic achievements.
3._____The Health Minister praised the nurses for their devotion
________duty.
4. She has a strong, simple faith God.
5. There was widespread public indignation the way the
hostages were treated.
6. He was arrested on suspicion murder.
7. He should show more consideration the feelings of others.
8. His commitment the cause of human rights was total.
9. He expressed utter astonishment the outcome of the
election.
10. Arachnophobia is an extreme or irrational fear spiders.
1. He took advantage the fine weather and went for a picnic.
2. The situation calls immediate action.
3. Paul has been leave from work for the past month.
4. He is a talented actor but his lack ambition holds him
5. He was forced to drop college when his father died.
6. Their house was cut from the village by the flooding river.
7. He was cheated his full holiday entitlement due to a
change in company policy.
8. You shouldn’t do your classmates just because they didn’t
pass their exam.
9. I’m really thirsty. I could do a cup of tea.
10. Your alibi is consistent our report.
1. Please take care your sister while I’m out.
2. You have no choice the matter. You have to do what he says.
3. My mother is confined a wheelchair so she doesn’t go out
very much.
4. If you can bear me a little longer, I’ll give you all the
information.
5. Did you notice a sale sign outside the house next door?
6. As soon as the leopard came sight, the hunter pulled the
trigger.
7. Even though they knew each other sight, they had never
exchanged words.
8. When the magician was asked the secret of his trick, he responded
a secretive smile.
9. You shouldn’t use aerosols because they are harmful the
environment.
10. None of us could agree what to buy our teacher as a
present.
1. Jim’s work failed to come his boss’s high standards.
2. She is very attached her pet hamster
3. He was charged assault.
4. Is Jane well? I haven’t heard her for months.
5. Catwalk models take a lot of pride their appearance.
6. George always falls girls with blond hair.
7. What we lack our flat is enough storage space.
8. Most people are indifferent the welfare of the homeless.
9. She is notorious telling incredible lies.
10. He asked her to write him a check 75 pounds.
1. John fell the rest of the class after being ill for three weeks.
2. The criminal was assured a fair trial.
3. You need to cut your summary— it’s fifty words longer
than necessary.
4. She cut the conversation to remind Bob it was time to go.
5. She came her favorite doll while she was clearing out the
attic.
6. Don’t do the washing up now, I’ll see it later.
7. If the boat was going to sink, there would be a great need
lifejackets.
8. If you persist calling me such horrible names, I’m going to
tell the teacher.
9. It is so typical him to be late an appointment.
10. This new hairdryer doesn’t comply British safety
standards.
1. The boy was named his father.
2. Joan is frightened spiders.
3.1 was shocked the price they charged this car.
4. Please put your cigarettes before takeoff.
5. They have run money for the political campaign.
6. Keep the food the dog or he’ll eat it.
7. Which of the twins you are referring?
8. His lack of punctuality resulted his dismissal from work.
9. He paid his shopping cash.
10. I’m not used people making fun me and I don’t
think it is the occasion laughter.
1.o ur surprise he insisted seeing this document.
2. He was unaware the circumstances.
3.1 found this brooch chance.
4. You shouldn’t look poor people.
5. She made a story to tell her children.
6. My boss and I get really well.
7.1 can’t make his handwriting.
8. Remember to be good time the opera because if you
are late they won’t let you the end the act.
9.1 was held for two hours by heavy traffic.
10. The manager will look your complaint.
1. It took him three weeks to get the flu.
2. The relationship my father and me isn’t good.
3. Chris is very determined to succeed his profession.
4. I’m so tired. I think I’ll turn early tonight.
5.1 wanted to become a dancer, but it didn’t work.
6. Prince William is the heir the British throne.
7. He was asked to leave short notice.
8. You are color. Aren’t you feeling ill?
9. My brother is brilliant mathematics.
10. My name is Elizabeth, they call me Liz short.
1. They let me have this antique chair nothing.
2. They arrived good time the lecture.
3.1 can’t cope the situation any longer.
4. They left the country dawn.
5. Ted reminds me an old acquaintance.
6. The students acted the dialogue turn.
7. We entered a contract with the other party.
8. She acts as if she were superior everyone.
9. He arrived London 6 p.m. a foggy
November day. We often have fogs November.
10.1 turned the job because the money wasn’t good enough.
1. He is working his new novel at the moment.
2. He plays squash his free time.
3. A car collided a taxi, but no one was hurt.
4. We mustn’t dispose our waste in the sea.
5. She is an attorney profession.
6. He denies any knowledge the scandal.
7. The film star came accompanied her agent.
8. They are bringing a sequel this television series next
summer.
9. I acted impulse and bought my wife a large bunch of
flowers.
10. We’d better go out for dinner, the food we have is not sufficient
the six of us.
ADVERB___________________________________________________
1. We agreed his plan and started making preparations at once.
2. None of us could agree what to buy for her birthday.
3. On our honeymoon we agreed everything, from food to the
weather!
4. The explorer arrived the conclusion that he was the first
person to reach the ancient site.
5. We made an appointment to see the cottage before we
decided to buy it.
6. Let’s settle with the waiter and go home. I’m feeling tired.
7. We ran Sally at the shops yesterday, 1 had not seen her for
months.
8. He is always running his boss although she actually treats
him well.
9. I’m terrified flying.
10. Our neighbors are very tolerant the noise we make.
ADVERB____________________________________________________
1. On seeing the picture, he broke and confessed his
crime.
2. This is a difficult task — do you think he will be it?
3. John was angry Anna’s attitude towards the children.
4. Ben was anxious Amanda to pass her driving test.
5. His story was remarkable, for the fact that it was only
partially true.
6. The cost of living has gone by as much as 25 per cent since
last year.
7. Becky mentioned something about setting her own catering
company.
8. She didn’t want him to jump the conclusion that it was all
her fault.
9. Mary decided to consider the proposal that was put to her a
few days ago.
10. James has had an argument Tina and is not speaking to her.
11. The villagers fear that the supply of water will not hold for
the summer.
1. There are many ways which you can make food tasty and
attractive children.
2. The increase of traffic in cities has resulted more people
suffering breath problems.
3. As the policeman handed me a speeding ticket, he said that nobody
was the law.
4. Everyone’s attention was drawn the noise in the street.
5. Many species of fish are in danger of being wiped by
increasing levels of sea pollution.
6. Don’t you think it would be a good idea to try and work our
problem.
7. The accountant was asked to go the document more
carefully.
8. Authorities are investigating the cause the fire.
9. Please,once in your life, try not to be late tomorrow.
10. During the festival, the streets were crowded people from
all over the world.
1. Although they decided to split, they will live in the same
house the benefit of their children.
2. Tina looked dazzling, made in her best clothes, for the
graduation ceremony at the university hall.
3. It was a smooth journey except a few unexpected incidents
that came along the way.
4. The army was called to put the rebellion.
5. He runs people all the time. He never says anything nice
about anyone.
6. Our babysitter lives close hand, so it is no problem calling
her a moment’s notice.
7. all accounts, she was a well-behaved little girl.
8. Several diseases may result not getting enough vitamin C.
9. If you don’t know her phone number, look it in the phone
directory.
10. Everyone joins with the choir at the end of the service.
1. David has no intention moving house soon.
2.1 tried to reason David but he was just too upset to listen.
3.1 decided to leave the club rather than submit new rules.
4. She was able to sympathize my situation as she’d been
through something similar before.
5. Doctors are meant to be sympathetic their patients’ fears.
6. Melanie is going to go the dancing competition.
7. John won’t be at work today, he has gone the flu.
8. Many people are ignorant the long-term effects of pollution.
9. Mary has been married John for nearly 5 years.
10. She quarreled with Andrew which television programme to
watch.
11. Mary hasn’t had the ability to take the company.
12. She was doubtful submitting her proposal.
1. Larry never had to advertise his business as people heard
him word of mouth.
2. My grandmother never looks a recipe. She prefers to cook
rule of thumb.
3. We were so amused his jokes that we laughed for hours.
4. Mike is not used working on a word processor.
5. Are you conscious the fact that you have caused us a lot of
trouble?
6. In the desert you can die thirst.
7. You are always cutting our conversations!
8. When is the writer’s new book coming?
9. Tom is not cut such a high-pressure job.
10. As she said, he’s a great person — that’s his character a
nutshell.
1. Babies are dependent their mothers everything.
2. Contrary what the newspaper said, the Minister had agreed
to sign the treaty.
3. She came to Tom’s party her own car; Bob came
foot.
4. She is very attached her husband.
5. He is very careless his clothes.
6. There is a great demand economical cars.
7. You’d better come a good excuse or you’ll be in
trouble.
8. While I was walking Oxford Street, I came a good
record shop.
9. You can’t blame me ruining your dress.
10. After selling the family estate, the young man came a lot of
money.
1. The death penalty should have been done long
before it was.
2. You shouldn’t do your classmates just because they are not
as quick as you.
3. I am not sure how the accident came but I suspect
somebody was being careless.
4. The prisoner broke his captors in a bid for freedom.
5. War in the Falklands broke in the early 1980s.
6. That’s characteristic Peter to refuse to help!
7. In a fit of rage she threw the vase her husband, but
fortunately it missed him.
8. He triumphed his competitors by flooding the market place
with advertising.
9. He’s new the job so he needs time to get used it.
10. The whole world was extremely anxious the refugees’
safety.
ADVERB____________________________________________________
1. I was very angry being woken up in the night by an alarm
bell.
2. The customer was very angry the assistant his
attitude towards him.
3. Some children are very awkward practical tasks.
4. Gripper Malone got the advantage Muscles Mason with a
half-nelson.
5. Her admission guilt shocked everyone; no one thought she
was capable murder.
6. You’d better set some money every month if you want to
buy a new car.
7.1 feel very uneasy leaving the baby with her for the evening.
8. After suffering a major illness, I was very vulnerable minor
illnesses such as cold.
9. There is little variation the way my family celebrates
Christmas from year to year.
10. The boys ran down to the garden and jumped the fence at
the bottom.
1. I can vouch Sam’s integrity, so I recommended we include
him in our discussion.
2. The prison officer is very unjust prisoners denying them the
basic rights.
3. Mr Helister has been unfaithful his wife and now she wants
a divorce.
4. Clara is unswerving her determination to become a lawyer.
5. I’ll stand you no matter what the others say about you.
6. Tom’s consistent absorption his books worried his parents.
7. The amount of water absorbed cotton wool is greater than
that absorbed paper.
8. The bank wrote to me to advise me their new overdraft
policy.
9. The doctor advised us travelling to Egypt without having the
proper inoculations first.
10. It was discovered that the murdered woman had cared passionately
political issues.
1. He came home the nick of time.
2. At the Chinese restaurant we started spare ribs, then had
chicken stir-fry and coconut ice-cream to finish.
3. The letters MP stand Member of Parliament.
4. He was against the plan at first, but they managed to talk him
5.1 can’t make anything in his writing.
6. The ringleader was lucky to get a suspended
sentence.
7. Those acting for the defendant propose to appeal the
sentence.
8. If he loses consciousness, give him a sip of brandy to bring him
9. Having decided to rent a fiat, we set contacting all the
accommodation agencies in our city.
10. The teachers at the school went with flu one after another.
ADVERB____________________________________________________
1. It was a minor illness and he soon got it.
2. The witness testified that he could bear what the defendant
had claimed.
3. These leather shoes are made hand.
4.1 tried the blouse in the fitting-room but it was obviously too
small.
5. When short skirts became unfashionable, I had to have all my
dresses let.
6. Unless we can prevent people from hunting snow leopards, the
species will die.
7. Frank thought that the other students would think he was English,
but his accent gave him.
8. Greg has just taken an exam history.
9. His legal training enables him to put his case very
convincingly.
10. Next students must enroll classes before the term begins.
1. Would you please refrain smoking while the lecture is in
progress?
2. I’m relying on you, gentlemen, so please don’t let me.
3. Suddenly I understood perfectly and everything fell place.
4. You can keep your shorthand by taking notes during
lectures.
5. As my exam is next month, I’ll take advantage the week off
to catch some reading.
6. My headaches are usually brought by worry.
7. The Second World War broke in 1939.
8. The debt should be paid full within thirty days of receiving
this statement.
9. The branch of the bank where I work is the suburbs.
10. Can you deliver this letter hand?
1.1 was in the middle of phoning Pete when we were cut.
2. Due the bad weather conditions, the lifeboat crew were
asked to stand case of emergency.
3. The trader asked a high price, but I managed to beat him.
4. We’ve run sugar. Ask Kate to lend me some.
5. Don’t read the whole book. Just glance the first pages
quickly.
6. I’m afraid we’ll have to call the match account of
the bad weather.
7. Mr Adventurous has taken painting since he retired.
8. The local amateur dramatic group are going to put a play by
Wilder.
9. She kept her wits her when she heard the intruder in her
house, instead of shouting she went out quietly and phoned the police.
10. Ann was told by her father for coming home late.
1. We consider Mr Thompson an authority English literature.
2. Russian composers made a great contribution world culture.
3. This is the key the upper door.
4. Each state regardless the population sends two senators to
Congress.
5. It’s nonsense, nobody is spying them.
6. She’ll never reconcile herself the new situation.
7. Don’t forget to congratulate her getting the prize.
8. The storm broke when the ship was still sea.
9.1 wanted this fence to be painted green. I didn’t want it to be
painted yellow.
10. Who cured you your headache?
1. Professor Brown lectures physics.
2. Do you know what countries France borders?
3. What does your final reply depend?
4.1 am sure Jane must have gone there curiosity.
5. The ticket is valid one fare only.
6. There is something suspicious people who always keep
silent.
7. It is loyal you to act like this.
8. Max doesn’t seem to be very good interpreting.
9. Everybody was surprised what had happened.
10. Your name the end of the letter should be written
hand, not typed.
1. What was done was done mutual consent.
2. Can you have really mistaken Alice her cousin?
3. Rosemary plays the piano ear.
4. The train arrived the station early the morning, all
passengers were fast asleep.
5. Who takes care your children while you are?
6. The car was travelling full speed.
7. Heat changes ice water.
8. The woman smiled me pleasantly.
9. I explained them that the lift was order. It
may have broken.
10. first, we sat the shade a large tree, but later
we went swim the river.
1. She refused to shake hands him. She must have been angry
him what he did.
2. The man died heart attack. He should have been more
careful his health.
3. It is very nice you to do this me.
4. Bill and Kate fell love each other first sight.
5. Switzerland lies Germany, France and Italy.
6. He was dismissed his post incompetence.
7. I’ll be grateful you your advice.
8. The old woman was run by a taxi.
9. The children were seen at the station by the entire family.
10. If you can’t talk your differences, you’d better break up.
1. This summer admission most cinemas is double what it was
last year.
2. The customer was angry the assistant’s casual attitude
towards him.
3. The government was anxious the influx of refugees into the
country.
4. You shouldn’t pass that opportunity of a once-in-a-lifetime
journey round the world.
5. After qualifying an accountant, he secured a well-paid job
with an oil company.
6. The state-funded health service accounts about 9 per cent of
public spending.
7. He cared the environment and gave an inspiring speech
the issue.
8. She seemed to have taken me as if I had offended her
somehow.
9. Her interest flowers stems her childhood in the
country.
ADVERB__________________________________________________
1. He is a talented actor but his lack of ambition holds him.
2. You mustn’t judge people the way they dress.
3. The businessman insisted that he had no knowledge the
necessary currency.
4. Many vegetarians argue that there is no justification eating
meat in this day and age.
5. Their new baby is named his father.
6. When 1 was abroad, I longed a traditional English Saturday
lunch.
7. The harassed mother juggled four bags of shopping, a
pushchair and a dog in the middle of the busy high street.
8. Jerry Mr Woddle has been named the new chairman of the
football club.
9. It never occurred me to borrow money.
10. Let’s go the plan once more to make sure it’s all clear.
1. Does the shed go the house or should I pay extra?
2. She had to cancel her holiday when she went the
flu.
3.1 am planning to go the poetry competition this year.
4. Suddenly the fire alarm went.
5. 1 asked the assistant which make hi-fi he recommended.
6. I’ve been asked to notify the personal department my new
address.
7. The doctor is not noted his tact when it comes to dealing
with patients.
8. the whole, I think your work is quite satisfactory.
9. As there was little time left, he outlined his plan brief
10. My mother has an obsession cleanliness and is forever
doing the housework.
1. My brother is so mean that he hates to part a single penny.
2. The villagers left their homes in the valley and moved to higher
ground as a precaution flooding.
3. The shop sent me the cooker approval as I wasn’t sure it
was the model I wanted.
4. Mrs Heath pleaded her husband not to resign his
job.
5. answer to your question, the meeting will take place next
Tuesday.
6. no account must you open your book the test.
7. The surgeon operated the woman with the fractured hip.
8. People were chosen random to try the new product.
9. He looks his older brother and follows his examples
everywhere.
10.1 don’t know how to make my rudeness to him.
1. You can reduce your vulnerability stress by taking a nap in
the afternoon.
2.1 play tennis, but just fun. I’m not very good it.
3. I’ve no idea why Tony is so angry. He never confides me.
4. Jane’s out in the garden thinking a problem to do with work.
5. There’s no need to exercise the point of exhaustion.
6. At weekends, I like to immerse myself the peace and quiet
of the countryside.
7. Bob’s finding it hard to focus his mind his studies at the
moment.
8. Dentists fall the category of high-stress occupations.
9. One of the greatest causes of stress the workplace is the
feeling of being undervalued.
10. Moving house often has a negative effect people’s mental
health.
1. All new models have been fitted a safety lock.
2. The main part of the house is very old. It dates more than
400 years.
3. The sudden movement of the train threw me balance and 1
fell head-first down the steps.
4. Erica is an excellent colleague. She goes her job calmly and
efficiently.
5. The school ran financial trouble when 80 per cent of the
staff went on strike.
6. As soon as the President stepped out of the car, guards moved
action to hold back the crowds.
7. The price of shares in the company went up over 50% when
they announced the discovery of the new oilfield.
8. We’ve decided to switch electricity solar power in
an attempt to be more ecologically friendly.
9. The over-use of fertilizers and pesticides is one of the greatest
threats wildlife today.
1. Don’t forget to tune tomorrow at 8.15 to find out who killed
Lady Redfern in the last episode of our Radio Murder Mystery series.
2. When packing, I always make a checklist so I can tick things
as I put them in the suitcase.
3. 1 think it would be best if you put your complaints in a letter
addressed to the manager.
4. They’ll eventually have to face the fact that the
company is going to be closed down.
5. It is said that Isaac Newton worked the law of gravity after
he’d been hit on the head by an apple!
6. I try and steer talking about politics with Steven but
he always gets back to it sooner or later.
7. The old lady had no trouble picking the thief at the
identity parade.
8. The police are looking the matter hoping to find a solution
soon.
9. When they heard the fire alarm, the audience made the exit.
10. After not speaking for several days, they finally made it.
1. I was reminded my childhood when I heard that nursery
rhyme.
2. My boss couldn’t tell me anything officially but the record
he told me a promotion was imminent.
3. He made the whole story; it was just the figment of his
imagination.
4. You’d better look the dates in the encyclopedia.
5. She wasn’t allowed in the cinema because she was age.
6. The coat was sale when I bought it so it was very cheap.
7. I’ll lend you the money condition that you pay it back within
the month.
8. He is an expert name only; he actually knows very little
about the subject.
9. He is a solicitor profession.
10. We still haven’t heard the insurance company about our
claim.
1. This summer dress was lined light cotton to make it less
transparent.
2. He was listening the radio when he heard the news of the
earthquake.
3. I’m expecting an important call; could you listen the
telephone while I pop out to the shops?
4. Classes have increased size since falling levels of
governmental funding have reduced the number of the teachers in the
schools.
5. 1 began to get impatient his continued lack of punctuality.
6. He joined when he was seventeen and he has been in the
army ever since.
7. Since passing his accountancy exam, George has had the salary
increased 10 per cent.
8. He has worn three pairs of running shoes in two months.
9. Joan threw books and papers the room whilst trying to find
her passport and her cheque book.
10. Nick has a talent acting.
1. He is a genius a pencil and can capture a likeness in a few
deft strokes.
2. He has a real genius languages and has already mastered the
rudiments of Greek!
3. The dispute occurred because the manager is so hopeless
people; he has absolutely no idea of how to handle his workforce.
4. Nervous about facing an interview panel, she hesitated the
door and took a deep breath before entering the room.
5. A strong draught blew into the room through the gap the
door.
6. He doesn’t seem to be very happy his new job; he always
looks rather worried and depressed these days.
7. Have you heard the lake “Loch Ness” in Scotland?
8. It will be good Thomas to have a strict teacher; he’s never
had any discipline at home.
9. The only way one can tell the twins is by their haircuts.
10. My parents advised me to think things before accepting the
job.
1. We need to think an exciting advertising campaign for our
new product.
2. We were turned at the door of the club for being improperly
dressed.
3. Nobody was taken by his story although it seemed
convincing at first.
4. The desk is so big that it takes most of the office.
5. The town council has decided to set a memorial to the
princess.
6. He threatened to set the dogs us if we didn’t get off his
property.
7. Please keep touch often after you have gone back to
America.
8. As she didn’t have a lot of cash, she bought the fridge credit.
9. The sight of the snake made him recoil horror.
10. Are you the mood for a walk on the beach?
1. A mother will usually stand her children no matter
what they have done,
2. It’s your turn to make some suggestions, I’ve run
ideas.
3. Some people can break the law and get it. Others
are punished.
4. He would get his work if you left him alone.
5. It took him a long time to grow the habit of biting
his nails.
6. She goes yoga and spends ten minutes every day
standing on her head.
7. I suppose you look me when I tell you I prefer
kidders to caviar.
8. — How are you getting at school?
— I am getting all right except English. I am very bad
English. I’ll have to work harder it, and spend more time
______it.
9. He was so absorbed his work that when I came, he
didn’t even look(raise his head).
1. He has lived 101 Cornwall Gardens 1966.
2. I have had a long day and I’m looking going to bed
early.
3. Look me at the station; I’ll be carrying the Financial
Times.
4. Why do you hang those old magazines? Give them
away if you don’t need them.
5. There is no point going car if we can’t park near the
theater.
6. It never occurred me to ask him proof his
identity.
7. He is not independent any means. He depends his
father everything.
8. Much Ado About Nothing is Shakespeare and you’ll find
more his plays the bookcase the comer.
9. He was wounded the shoulder a bullet fired
an upstairs window.
10. mistake 1 opened Mary’s letter instead my own.
She was very angry me and said that I’d done it purpose.
1. If you can’t afford it, you’ll have to do it.
2. The horse stopped suddenly and the rider fell, he couldn’t
get again help and there was no one sight.
3. The car skidded the tree, the windscreen was smashed and
the driver was cut the face splinters glass.
4. You look worried. Are you some sort trouble? Yes,
a way. I’m debt and my creditors want to be paid
the end the month, and the moment I haven’t got any
money the bank.
5. It was some time before he came after being knocked
6. The gun went by accident and wounded him the leg.
7. She is a good secretary but she is kept by her ignorance of
languages.
8. Drop any time you are passing, and have a cup of tea.
9. He wasn’t walking very fast. You’ll catch him if you
start at once.
1. After drinking half a bottle of whisky, he felt able to stand
his employer.
2. Whenever he runs a difficulty, he always comes to me
________help.
3. I’m afraid there is no milk left; we’ll have to fall
dried milk for our tea.
4. What is the cheapest way getting London
Edinburgh? Well, you could hitch hike there next nothing,
or you could go coach about 20 pounds.
5. I’m very sorry being late. It was good you to wait
________me.
6. My plans for starting a restaurant fell for lack of capital.
7. 1 hope the rain holds until my washing is dry.
8. She has grown so much that her mother will have to let all
her dresses.
9. If you really want to slim, you must cut on your sweets.
10. He died heart failure Tuesday night. His wife is
still suffering shock.
1. He invited me to dinner his club and the meal he
asked me advice his investments.
2. I’m charge while Smith is away.
3. Children used to look parents, now they are inclined
to regard them equals.
4. Several gambling clubs have been shut recently for breaking
the regulations.
5. The army fell when the enemy attacked.
6. He doesn’t care continental cookery. He thinks it’s too rich.
7. I don’t care the expense; I want the party to be a real
success.
8. His final argument brought me to his point of view.
9. He doesn’t like to be seen. He prefers to go to the station
alone.
10. The music faded in the distance as the street players moved
on.
1. They live the outskirts of a large town.
2. I was prepared to back her story because I knew it was the
truth.
3. Very short skirts worn with thick woolen tights are vogue at
the moment.
4. I bought an old car cheaply, cleaned it and sold it the next
day a profit.
5. I’m sorry, but I’m not liberty to tell you any more.
6. average, English students study at university for three years.
7. His style of writing is reminiscent Thomas Hardy’s.
8. I could do a little holiday now but I don’t know who will
look the children in my absence.
9. What is the agenda for today’s meeting?
10. Green vegetables are rich vitamins and minerals.
1. The Minister’s statement has no bearing this case.
2. He promised to take me for dinner on Friday evening.
3. Tom’s absorption his studies means he has no social life.
4.1 was always in trouble for answering when I was at school.
5. He put his car gear and drove off.
6. Strictly the record, his work is below standard.
7. all accounts, he is the best basketball player in the
association.
8. We are favor of abolishing experiments on live animals.
9. second thoughts, I don’t think I want to go to the concert.
10. You shouldn’t interfere business that doesn’t concern you.
1. The clowns walked into the ring stilts, looking about three
meters tall!
2. The stadium was packed people for the athletics meeting.
3. Janet holds the world record long distance swimming.
4. During the match, a message came the loudspeakers.
5. There is a craze skateboarding at the moment.
6. Harry last appeared the role of King Lear at the National
Theatre.
7. Have you got any tickets left the front stalls, please?
8. Alex accompanied Helen’s singing the piano.
9. The play was so bad that the actors were booed the stage.
10. David challenged Cathy a game of chess.
1. These folk songs have been handed from generation to
generation.
2. I was cut in the middle of my call because I ran of
money.
3. Don’t make your mind at once, talk it with your
lawyer first.
4. The room needs doing; it is very shabby.
5. They put a statue of Florence Nightingale after her death.
6. The diver’s supply of oxygen gave and he had to be brought
to the surface as quickly as possible.
7. He should try to make his loss of sleep by going to
bed early.
8. If you can’t find a room in a hotel, I could always put you.
9. He broke the conversation to remind us it was getting late.
10. We arranged to meet at the theatre but she didn’t turn.
Set 85. COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH
SUITABLE PREPOSITIONS.
HOW TO WORRY WISELY ABOUT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE________________________________________
Rapid progress AI is arousing fear as well as excitement. How
worried should we be the potential consequences of this powerful
technology?
In March 2023, The Future of Life Institute, an NGO, issued an open
letter calling a six-month pause in the development of the most
advanced forms of AL This letter, signed prominent figures in the
tech industry like Elon Musk, highlights the growing anxiety the
potential dangers of AL
particular, new “large language models” (LLMs) — the sort
that powers ChatGPT, a chatbot made OpenAI—have surprised
even their creators their unexpected talents. These models, trained
on vast amounts of data from the internet, can perform tasks ranging
solving logic puzzles and writing computer code
identifying films from plot summaries written emoji. Those
capabilities became apparent a wider public when ChatGPT came
in November 2022. A million people had used it within a week;
100m within two months. It was soon being used to generate school essays
and wedding speeches. Microsoft, Google and other tech firms began to
incorporate LLMs their products, to help users create documents
and perform other tasks.
Proponents of AI argue its potential to revolutionize various
fields, from medicine and climate change to energy production. However,
the rapid evolution of Al’s capabilities, exceeding even the understanding of
its creators, raises concerns the science-fiction disaster scenario
where AI surpasses human intelligence and control, leading
unforeseen consequences.
The fear that machines will steal jobs is centuries old. But so far new
technology has created new jobs to replace the ones it has destroyed.
Machines tend to be able to perform some tasks, not others, increasing
demand people who can do the jobs machines cannot. Could this
time be different? Previous technology has tended to replace unskilled
tasks, but LLMs can perform some white-collar tasks, such as summarising
documents and writing code.
Existing AI systems raise real concerns bias, privacy and
intellectual-property rights. As the technology advances, other problems
could become apparent. The key is to balance the promise of AI an
assessment of the risks, and to be ready to adapt.
(Adapted from "How to worry wisely about artificial intelligence ”,
h ttps://www. econom ist. com/leaders/2023/04/20/h о w-to-worry- wisely-
about-artificial-intelligence)
Set 86. COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH
SUITABLE PREPOSITIONS
RIASONS ТО BE CHEERFUL ABOUT
GENERATION Z
A vast cohort is coming age. Globally, some 2bn people were
bom between 1997 and 2012, and so are part of “Generation Z”. For each
generation there is a simple narrative: the Baby Boomers are frequently
associated the post-World War II economic boom, for example, or
Millennials are often linked the financial crisis of 2007-2009. For
Gen Z the popular view is that smartphones have made them miserable and
they will be worse than their parents.
However, in many respects the Zoomers are doing rather well. Thanks
growth and the spread of technology, youngsters in emerging
economies like Jakarta, Mumbai or Nairobi are far better than their
parents were. They are richer, healthier and more educated; those who have
smartphones are better informed and connected. In the rich world those of
Gen Z who are work are doing nicely too. Red-hot demand
workers helps, as does the fact that Gen Z-ers are wisely acquiring
marketable skills. More of them are pursuing science, engineering and
medical degrees; the humanities have fallen favour.
Wages for Gen Z are rising a much faster pace than they are
for older workers, and the youth-unemployment rate across the rich world is
its lowest in decades. Due Gen Z-ers’ stronger wage
growth, house prices as a multiple of earnings are roughly where they were
for millennials a decade ago. And young people today are least able
to put more of their salaries savings.
Already Gen Z-ers are transforming the world of work. They have
bargaining power—and they know it. They are not afraid to ask pay
rises, quit a better opportunity, or take things slowly and enjoy life.
Gen Z will shape society other ways, too. Young people’s
concern climate change will, as they reach voting age, make states
more likely to act. More broadly, Zoomers tell pollsters they want bigger
government. They may change their minds when they have to pay more
taxes—or they may not.
Growing in a rapidly changing world, Zoomers have learned to
navigate uncertainty and embrace innovation. Then* digital fluency and
comfort technology give them a distinct advantage in the modem
economy, allowing them to adapt new industries and opportunities
more quickly than previous generations. Moreover, Gen Z’s commitment
social justice and environmental sustainability suggests a desire to
create a better future for themselves and the world around them. This sense
of purpose and drive can be a powerfol force positive change.
(Adapted from “Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z'\
h ttps://www. econom ist. com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-ch eerful-
abo ut-gen er at ion -z)
Part III SAMPLE TESTS
I. Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. — Bob, you can’t enter the room as it 1)
(clean). You 2) (allow) to enter it as soon as it 3)
___________(clean) up.
— Ok, I’ll wait in the hall until it 4)(clean), but I
am not sure if they 5)(do) it quickly.
— I hope, they 6) (do) everything by three
o’clock.
2. The weather 7) (be) awful lately. It 8)
(rain) for several weeks. I wish it would stop 9)
(rain) at last! If it 10)(not/stop) in
the next two days, I 11) (go) to the south for the
weekend. I am fed up with such weather!
3. I had my stereo 12)(steal) because I had failed
13)(lock) the door of my car, so I had the mechanic
14) (install) anti-theft alarm in my car. If 1 15)
(be) careful then, it 16)
(never/happen).
4. When Ann arrived at the club at last, her friends 17)
(wait) for her at the entrance. Ann said she was sorry
she was late and asked them how long 18) (they/be)
there. They explained to her that they 19) (wait) for
about fifteen minutes and in their turn wondered where she 20)
(be). Ann answered that she 21)
(hold) up at school by her teacher.
5. By the time the manager turns up, the customers 22)
(wait) for him for several hours 23)
(swear) strongly. It’s advisable for the manager 24)
(treat) the customers the way they want to be treated or
he 25)(fire) soon.
6. — This is the first time since we 26) (be)
married that you 27)(ever/mention) that you used to go
riding. 28)(you/enjoy) it?
— Yes, it 29)(be) very exciting.
7. Bob’s advice 30)(always/be) reasonable since I
31)(know) him. I advise you 32)
(follow) his advice too.
8. Ann, my cup is nearly empty. Someone 33)
(drink) from it. It’s outrageous!
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. Лицо женщины, стоящей у двери, показалось мне очень
знакомым. Я, должно быть, встречал ее где-то раньше.
2. — Джейн, почему у тебя такие красные глаза?
— Я чистила лук. Я собираюсь приготовить луковый суп, поэтому
мне и нужно так много лука.
3. — Алиса, опять у тебя вся одежда грязная. Сними ее побыстрее
и положи в стиральную машину.
— Хорошо, я это сделаю, но только при условии, что найду что-
либо чистое у себя в шкафу.
4. Приближается осень, и дни становятся короче. Интересно,
какая погода будет этой осенью. Как бы хотелось, чтобы было бабье
лето! (Indian summer)
5. Джон, не вешай трубку. Тебе сейчас продиктуют список
документов, которые тебе понадобятся для визы.
I. Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. — Sarah, just think, next week at this time II)
(lie) on a tropical beach in Thailand eating mango and drinking delicious
juices. It 2) (be) the best holiday I 3)
_____________(ever/have).
— While you 4) (relax) on the beach, I 5)
(stress) out over our new project and by the end of your
holiday I 6) (lose) all my weight and 7)
(be) completely exhausted.
2. — Your flat is in a terrible mess! What on earth 8)
(you/do)?
— 19)(look) for my passport.
3. Yesterday in a big shopping mall Jane 10)(try)
on a lot of dresses for two hours, 11)(buy) nothing and
12)(go) home.
4. Hardly 13) (I/tell) Helen why I 14)
(come) when she 15) (give) a
surprised look. She didn’t expect me 16) (come) so
early.
5. I was sure Tom and Bob 17)(talk) about me,
because they 18) (break off) as soon as I 19)
(enter).
6. — I 20) (stand) at the bus stop when I 21)
(see) the speeding car 22)(crash)
into the lamp post. — How many cars 23)(there/be) on
the road? — I didn’t notice.
7. I 24) (tell) them that the problem 25)
(not/consider) yet, but when it was, they 26)
(inform) immediately.
8. A new stadium 27) (build) in our city now.
When it 28) (build), I 29) (be)
absolutely happy because I like 30)(do) sports and 31)
_________________(keep) fit.
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Линда, о чем ты вчера так долго говорила с Ритой по
телефону?
— О новом стадионе, который сейчас строится в нашем районе.
Мы обе с нетерпением ждем, когда его наконец-то построят.
2. —- Соня, я вижу, что ты расстроена и даже плакала, у тебя глаза
красные от слез.
— Мартин уже третий раз говорит мне, что я плохо готовлю.
—- Если бы я была на твоем месте, Соня, я бы давно перестала
ему что-либо готовить. Он ведет себя невежливо.
3. —- Том, ты не знаешь, где деньги? Пять минут назад они были
на столе.
— Вот они. Кто-то положил их на полку.
4. — Анна, ты давно знаешь Машу?
— Да. Раньше она мне не нравилась, а теперь мы лучшие друзья,
у нас с ней много общего.
5. — Ник, ты не против, если этот вопрос поднимут на
завтрашнем собрании?
— Конечно, нет.
I. Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. Му parents 1) (love) it if I 2)
(become) a doctor but I am not sure I’d be able to face
all those years of study. Also if I 3)(be) a doctor, I 4)
(have) all those hours you have to work.
2. Jack won’t earn much interest unless he 5)
(invest) it properly.
3. When 6) (you/leave)? I don’t know actually.
The embassy 7) (still/consider) my application. It 8)
(consider) for two weeks already.
4. When John was young, he used 9)(hide) when
the piano teacher 10) (come). Now he is used to
11)(see) his tutor once a week, and he looks forward to
it.
5. I 12) (meet) my friends yesterday when I
13) (walk) home. They 14)__________________(be) to
the club where they 15) (play) football. They
16) (go) to a cafe for a drink and 17)
(invite) me to join them but I 18)
(refuse) as my husband 19) (wait) for me for thirty
minutes already and I 20)(have) to hurry.
6. 21) (you/hear) from Alex lately? — No, I
haven’t. In fact, there 22)(be) no news from her for
some months. I wonder what 23)(she/be) up to all this
time.
7. Why didn’t you help me, Sam? If you 24)
(help) me, I 25) (not/be) in such a difficult situation
now.
8. The book 26)(lie) on the table for five days and
then it 27) (disappear). 28)
(you/see) it somewhere?
9. Jack asked me where 29)(I/buy) my jeans and
how much 30)(I/pay ) for them.
10. Rita, stop 31) (drive) so fast! Don’t you
remember 32)(pay) a huge fine last time?
11. The boy didn’t know that Tokyo 33) (be)
bigger than Moscow.
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Какая прекрасная сегодня погода!
—- Ты что шутишь, Лиза? Смотри, дождь идет. Уже третий день
льет, как из ведра (to rain cats and dogs).
— А мне такая погода нравится. Она гораздо лучше, чем жара под
сорок градусов, как было на прошлой неделе.
2. Алиса, почему ты не следовала советам доктора? Если бы ты
принимала лекарство, которое он тебе прописал, ты бы себя
чувствовала сейчас гораздо лучше.
3. — Как прошли выходные, Рита?
— Я планировала поехать за город, но погода испортилась, и я
решила никуда не ездить и осталась дома.
4. Разве ты не понимаешь, Том, что нам пора действовать? Ждать
больше нельзя. Чем дольше мы будем ждать, тем труднее будет потом
исправить ситуацию.
5. Анна смотрела, как поливали цветы в саду, и радовалась, что
они такие красивые и так великолепно пахнут.
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. —You are late, Jane. 1)(your watch/not/keep)
right time?
— Everything is OK with my watch. If the traffic 2)
(not/be) terrible, I 3)(not/be) late
and you 4)(be) angry with me now.
2. No sooner 5)(Ann/open) the drawer than she 6)
, (find) the photo which she 7)
(look) for so long. She was happy 8)(find) it.
3. Bob’s advice 9)(always/be) reasonable since 1
10)(know) him and I 11) (know)
him since childhood. I recommend that you 12)(listen)
to his advice too.
4. — Sue, my cup is nearly empty! Someone 13)
(drink) my tea. It’s outrageous!
— It must 14)(be) Tom, I am sure of it.
5. Jane said that the people 15) (wait) for the
director 16)(sit) in the office for a long time. The
director 17)(be/late) and no one 18)
(know) when he 19)(come) back.
6. It is no use 20) (try) to make Alice 21)
(do) what she doesn’t want to do. It’s hardly possible.
— I think it is worth 22)(fry), w^y not?
7. — When Nick came to the gallery, he found that the exhibition
23)(cancel) some time earlier.
— Why 24)(he/not/inform) beforehand?
— You see, no one even 25)(think) about it.
8. Rita 26)(turn) the light back on, 27)
(lie) down on the sofa and 28)
(take) the book she 29)(read).
9. The girl said that she 30)(never/speak) to me,
as it was the first time she 31)(see) me.
10. I noticed Jack 32)(pick) up something from
the caipet and 33)(put) it into his pocket.
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Джон, ты узнал адрес Анны?
— Нет, никто его не знает.
— А я узнал! Вот он.
2. — Как долго ты живешь в нашем городе?
—- С тех пор, как переехал сюда после окончания университета.
— А ты давно его закончил?
3. — Джейн, у тебя новая прическа ?
— Да, я недавно постриглась в парикмахерской, которую ты мне
рекомендовала пару месяцев назад.
4. —- Том, есть какие-либо свежие новости?
— Да, есть несколько новостей.
— Хорошие?
— Да, новости отличные, и я готов тебе их рассказать.
5. — На улице сегодня гораздо меньше людей, чем обычно.
— Конечно, уже третий день стоит очень жаркая погода. Гораздо
лучше оставаться в помещении.
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. — Ann 1)(go) to Paris rive years ago and she
2) (live) there ever since. 3) (her
sister / follow) her?
— No, she 4)(stay) in Omsk.
2. Tom, it is the third decision different from the previous two you 5)
(take) for the last two days. It 6)
(really/get) on my nerves. I think you 7) (be)
unreasonable now.
3. — Mark, I 8)(not/see) you for ages! What
9) (be) on your mind lately? What 10)
(you/do) for these past few weeks? The last time we
11) (meet) you 12) (look) for a
new job.
— Well, that’s not exactly true. I 13) (think) of
changing my job. Luckily, the other day 114)(offer) a
new position in the accounting department.
— Well, congratulations, my friend. I suggest 15)
(go) to the restaurant to celebrate it. It’s my treat!
4. The police 16)(look) for the criminals for the
last three days. I wonder if the criminals 17) (catch)
soon.
5. When John was young, he used 18)(hide) when
the piano teacher 19) (come). Now he 20)
(see) his tutor once a week, and he looks forward to 21)
(meet) him.
6. Hardly 22)(we/arrive) at the platform when I
23) (realize) that I 24) (leave) all
my documents at home. 1 25)(have) to return for them.
Luckily, 126)(live) not far from the train station.
7. — Your room is in a terrible mess again, Sue. What on earth 27)
(you/do)?
—-1 28)(look) for my new jeans.
— Can you 29)(look) for them all day? It’s high
time you 30)(clean) up your room.
8. Yesterday in a big shopping mall Ann 31)(try )
on a lot of beautiful dresses for three hours, 32)(buy)
nothing and 33)(go) home absolutely exhausted. Now
she wishes she 34) (stay) at home instead of 35)
(waste) so much time in the mall.
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Боб, ты помнишь, как когда-то на этой улице было так много
маленьких и уютных ресторанчиков? Куда они все подевались?
— Скорее всего, их все снесли, и полагаю, на их месте скоро
построят новый торговый центр.
2. Анна только что поставила на полку книгу, которую читала, и
взяла сразу же другую. Последнее время она так много читает!
3. Алекс дружелюбно нам улыбнулась и предложила пойти в кино.
Однако мы отказались, так как погода была шикарная, и мы
предложили ей пойти с нами в парк погулять.
4. — Марк, я уже десятый раз тебе говорю, что не знаю, где живет
Мэри, а ты меня все спрашиваешь и спрашиваешь!
—- Ты что, на меня сердишься?
— Конечно, я уже устал от твоих вопросов. Лучше спроси Тома,
он когда-то был ее лучшим другом.
— Спасибо, я так и сделаю в ближайшее время.
5. — Анна очень гордится своими волосами. Они у нее такие
густые и длинные.
— А ты не знаешь, где она стрижется?
— Конечно, знаю. В парикмахерской за углом. Это в пяти минутах
от ее дома.
— Правда? Я тоже раньше стриглась в этой парикмахерской, но в
прошлом году переехала в другой район и теперь стригусь в другом
салоне. Тебе нравится моя стрижка ?
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. Nick said that he 1)(never/speak) to me, as it
was the first time he 2)(see) me.
2. I am fed up. 1 3)(keep/wait) for half an hour!
I’m not going to stand here any longer.
3. He 4) (be) thirsty again, though he 5)
(drink) half of the bottle of juice since he 6)
(come) home.
4. The car needs 7)(service).
5. My friend 8)(learn) German at school for five
years, and now he 9)(study) French at university for
three years already.
6. The girl didn’t know that water 10) (freeze) at
32o Fahrenheit.
7. She 11) (turn) the light back on, 12)
(lie) down on the sofa and 13)
(take) the book she 14)(read).
8. A new building for a picture gallery 15)
(construct) in our city now. When it 16)(construct), all
the pictures that the museum possesses 17)(display) in
it.
9. Why didn’t you tell me? If you 18) (tell) me
about it, I 19)(help) you.
10) I noticed Sue 20) (pick) up something and
21)(put) it into the pocket.
11) Stop 22)(drive) so fast! Don’t you remember
23)(Pay) a huge fine last time?
12) Tell me how long 24) (they/be) married or
when 25)(they/get) married?
13) — 26)(you/hear) from Alex lately?
— No, I haven’t. In fact, there 27)(be) no news
from her for some months. I wonder what 28)(she/be)
up to all this time.
14) Yesterday I 29)(talk) to Nick on the phone for
two hours! — What 30)(you/talk) about for so long?
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Интересно, какая будет погода завтра?
— Думаю, будет довольно прохладно, возможно, пойдет дождь.
Такая погода типична для осенней Москвы. Не забудь взять зонтик,
когда будешь выходить.
2. — Как давно ты знаешь Ивановых?
— Не помню точно. Думаю, я знаю их с того дня, когда я
родилась. По крайней мере, они всегда были (и есть) рядом.
3. Маша сказала, что не знает, когда она вернется домой, но
пообещала, что как только она вернется, нам обязательно позвонит, и
мы с ней встретимся.
4. — Можно мне взглянуть на ваш журнал? В нем есть статья,
которая меня очень интересует. Она находится на 15-й странице. А вы
прочитали ее сами?
— Да, конечно, это самая интересная статья в журнале.
5. — Почему у тебя такой странный цвет волос, Маша?
— Мне вчера их покрасили.
— Где?
— В парикмахерской за углом.
I. Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. Where is David? I am tired of waiting for him. Soon I 1)
(stand) at the bus stop for twenty minutes already.
2. You’ll never believe what 2) (happen)! Our
house 3)(burgle)! — Well, we 4)
(our house/burgle) last year so 1 know the feeling.
3. — Sue tends 5)(arrive) late for work after the
weekend but our boss doesn’t seem 6) (care) about
that. He is said 7) (be) in love with her since she 8)
(work) here.
— How long 9) (she/work)? For two years
already.
4. It was silly of Bob 10) (fail) 11)
(pass) the interview, so you can’t imagine how
delighted he was 12) (invite) 13)
(come) once again.
5. I wish it 14)(not/rain) the day before. But for
the rain, they 15)(not/have) that bad accident. If only
they 16) (be) more careful then, they 17)
(not/be) in hospital now!
6. — Can Nina 18)(translate) this article since
morning? She must 19)(be) very tired. I wonder when
she 20)(finish) 21) (do) it.
— I think she 22)(do) everything by evening.
7. No sooner 23) (it/stop) raining than the sun
24)(come) out and we 25)(go) for
a walk.
8. Mary 26) (close) the door of her flat and
27)(take) off her coat. It 28)(be)
another exhausting day at the travel agency where she worked and she
29) (look) forward to 30)
(be/alone).
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. Раньше в этом районе было очень много деревьев. Интересно,
куда они все подевались? Скорее всего, на их месте будут строить
новый жилой дом.
2. — О чем вы вчера так долго говорили?
— О книгах. Когда я вошла, Марк делился впечатлениями от
только что прочитанной им новой книге.
3. Раньше я очень любила активный отдых и каждый год ездила
кататься на лыжах в Альпы. Теперь я привыкла спокойно отдыхать на
берегу моря, наслаждаясь солнцем и теплой погодой.
4. Сколько времени тебе понадобилось, чтобы осмотреть всю
выставку? — Около пяти часов. Мы купили билеты на нее онлайн
заранее.
5. — Анна, что ты думаешь об этом платье?
— Смотрится чудесно. Но оно тебе немного великовато. Тебе
нужно на размер меньше.
— К сожалению, размера меньше нет, но я все равно куплю это
платье и мне его переделают.
— Верное решение.
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. — How long 1)(you/do) your math homework
yesterday?
— 1 2)(do) it for almost three hours and then I
3) (go) for a walk. The weather was wonderful and I
4)(walk) until late at night.
2. — I’ve got the loaf, now I am looking for a breadknife 5)
(cut) it with.
— I saw Sue 6) (sharpen) a pencil with the
breadknife a few minutes ago.
3. I am delighted 7) (hear) that you 8)
(come) round on Friday. We 9)
(not/see) each other for a long time. I 10) (look)
forward to 11)(see) you.
4. — Ann, since when 11)(you/sit) on the porch?
— Since the sun 12) (shine) in the sky. I think
you’d better 13)(go) home, your nose is already red. —
I’d rather 14)(sit) for another five minutes. The weather
is so nice.
5. — If we 15) (know) the journey was going to
take so long, we 16)(set) off much earlier.
— Do you remember I suggested that you 17)
(check) for traffic jams, but you never 18) (listen) to
me. I wish you 19)(be) more reasonable.
6. Jack was made 20) (leave) the town and he
didn’t want the last money 21)(spend) on a room in the
suburbs. He didn’t expect 22) (offer) the shelter at
Ann’s place. He was too exhausted 23) (resist) 24)
(accept) the offer.
7. Mary asked me if I 25) (know) that the Sun
26) (rise) in the east. I answered that I
27)(know) it since childhood.
8. —-A lot of money 28)(spend) on Ann’s clothes
this month. I wondered why Ann’s mother 29) (buy)
her so many expensive clothes. I always see Ann 30)
(wear) ragged jeans and shabby T-shirts of hers!
— She wishes Ann 31)(change) her clothing style
at last!
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Катя, я уже знаю все, что ты мне хочешь сказать.
— Нет, пока ты не знаешь всего. Последние новости очень
интересные, и я могу с тобой ими поделиться.
2. — Моя подруга Нина очень много зарабатывает с тех пор, как
работает в нашем банке, но еще ни разу не отдыхала.
— А вы давно с ней дружите?
— Да, я знаю ее с детства. Мы обе мечтали поехать отдохнуть на
море, но пока ничего не получается.
3. Мне сейчас красят забор в саду. Интересно, когда же его
наконец-то покрасят? Дождь собирается.
4. Хотя Иван был уже в четвертом классе, он очень удивился,
когда учительница вчера на уроке сказала, что солнце встает на
востоке.
5. Я видела, как Катя пересчитала деньги несколько раз и отдала
их Марку. Он положил их в карман и быстро вышел из комнаты.
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. If the products 1) (deliver) by the end of this
week, the stores 2)(be) able to put them on sale before
the holiday 3)(start).
2. Ann’s eyes are red and puff and she obviously 4)
(cry). She must 5) (quarrel) with
Nick again. — Never mind. It’s not the first time they 6)
(quarrel). I am sure that they 7)
(make up) by tomorrow.
3. How long 8) (Rebecca/marry) to Edward? —
For only three years. Their love story is unusual. She 9)
(engage) to him for ten years and then they 10)
(marry).
4. Mary 11)(study) in London for three years and
then 12) (move) to Paris to do a course in Art and
Design. She is still there. I wonder when 13)(she/come
back) home. — I haven’t got the slightest idea but I am looking forward 14)
(see) her at my wedding in June.
5. — How long 15) (it/take) you to see the
exhibition yesterday?
— We 16)(walk) around for about three hours.
We 17)(buy) the tickets beforehand via the Internet.
6. When I 18) (come) into Pauline’s room, her
clothes 19) (be) all over the floor. No wonder, she
20) (pack) for her business trip. I wish she
21)(be) a neater girl!
7. — Do you remember 22)(teach) how to drive a
car?
— Yes, my father was a good teacher. I tried 23)
(teach) my son, but it turned out to be a disaster.
8. When you 24)(arrive) at the airport tomorrow,
Sue 25)(wait) for you. You will recognize her easily.
She 26)(wear) a yellow suit and big sunglasses. I hope
you 27)(return) home by dinner.
9. Jolin saw Ann 28)(leave) the office at 3 o’clock
so she can’t 29)(work) in the laboratory as you say.
Would you mind 30)(come) round to see her now? -— I
am not sure if we 31)(find) her at home. She might 32)
(go) somewhere.
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Что вы так долго делаете в саду?
— Мы сажаем сирень (lilac). Уже посадили три куста. Я обожаю,
когда весной сад наполняется ароматом сирени. Она так хорошо
пахнет!
2. — Разве ты не знаешь, что вступительный экзамен в
университет по языку опять отменили?
— Да, знаю и очень по этому поводу расстроена. Я так долго к
нему готовилась и была уверена, что сдам его хорошо. Как жаль, что
это случилось.
3. — Интересно, сможет ли Анна завтра пойти с нами в кино? Я
слышала, что она болеет гриппом уже целую неделю.
— Она уже поправилась. Я видела ее на днях на улице. Прекрасно
выглядит, так что наверняка она с нами пойдет.
4. Твой младший брат не может ответить на этот вопрос, так как
ему еще не объяснили это правило в школе. Перестань его ругать. Он
ни в чем не виноват. Если ты хочешь, чтобы он знал это правило
прежде, чем ему его объяснят в школе, сделай это сама. Только я не
знаю, зачем так торопиться, всему свое время.
5. —- Ты давно знаешь Лизу?
— Да, я знаю ее с тех пор, как мы вместе с ней работаем. Она
хороший и надежный друг. К ней всегда можно обратиться за советом
и помощью.
L Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужную форму, написав
правильный ответ в отведенном месте.
1. Can you answer the phone, please? Il)(have) a
bath. — This is the fifth time you 2)(ask) me to answer
it and it is the third bath you 3)(take) today.
2. Your bedroom looks completely different Of course, I
4)(my bedroom/redecorate) by a painter! — When you
5) (it/redecorate), you must 6)
(pay) a fortune! — Exactly.
3. Scarcely 7) (I/see) Sue when I 8)
(realize) that she 9)(cry). Her eyes
were red and puffy. She must 10)(quarrel) with Nick
again! — Never mind. It was not the first time they 11)
(quarrel), but they usually made up quickly.
4. Since I 12) (live) here, I 13)
(never/see) him 14) (wear) a
decent suit. He 15)(always/wear) those horrible jeans
and shabby T-shirts of his! He 16)(tell) many times to
change his fashion style but he is not used 17)(listen)
to anybody’s advice.
5. If Mark 18) (drop) in, tell him I want to see
him. Ask him to stay until 119)(come) back.
6. What 20) (you/think) about, Mary? I
21)(think) about moving to the country house as it 22)
(get) hotter and hotter every day.
7. I heard Sue 23) (instruct) by her mother
24) (come) home before midnight. I wondered if she
25) (listen) to her mother’s advice. Teenagers are so
difficult to deal with.
8. Since Mark 26) (live) in my house, he
27) (ask) silly questions. — 28)
(you/notice) that too? He 29)
(always/ask) curious questions and then 30)(answer)
them himself. He is such a bore! I wish he 31)(leave)!
IL Переведите с русского языка на английский следующие
предложения.
1. — Я слышала, что недалеко от вашего дома строится новый
супермаркет. Интересно, когда же его построят?
—- С каких это пор ты, Том, веришь всяким слухам?
— Просто недалеко от моего дома опять ремонтируют дорогу.
2. Я видела, как Анна дважды пересчитала деньги и вручила их
Марку. Он убрал их в карман и быстро вышел из комнаты. Он явно
куда-то очень спешил.
3. Они оба ничего не могли нам ответить на экзамене, и оба
получили плохие оценки. Надеюсь, что за лето они выучат весь
материал и к концу сентября будут готовы сдать экзамен. Им давно
пора взяться за ум (to come to one’s senses).
4. На вашем месте я бы не жаловалась, что вам не нравится этот
отель. Я предлагала вам выбрать отель поближе к морю, но вы меня и
слушать не захотели. Жаль, что вы меня не послушали. Теперь уже
ничего изменить нельзя.
5. — Как только увидите Машу, спросите ее, когда она уезжает и
сможет ли она зайти к нам перед отъездом.
— Маша никуда не уезжает, так как ей пока еще не
отремонтировали машину, хотя ремонтируют уже две недели.
БИБЛИОГРАФИЯ
ИНТЕРНЕТ-РЕСУРСЫ
1. www.dailymail.co.uk
2. www.economist.com
3. www.lonelyplanet.com
4. www.theguardian.com
5. travelingwithjessica.com
6. www.washingtonpost.com