1. read books;
2. learn new words;
3. watch TV;
4. take a shower;
5. go for a walk;
6. meet friends.
7. Present Continuous.
1. Be quite! The children (to sleep).
2. Look! This is Carol. What she (laugh) at?
3. What you (do)? You look so busy.
4. I cant read todays newspaper, my father (read) it.
8. Present Simple Present Continuous.
1. He usually (to drink) coffee but now he (to drink) tea.
2. She (to play) tennis twice a week.
3. I (not/to want) to go out as it (rain) now.
4. Tomas and Lisa (to have) a long conversation. I (to wonder) what they (to talk) about.
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1. I studyat the University.
2. We learngrammar rules and structures.
3. I am doing my homework now.
4. I like to learn English.
Speech exercises
1. ( , ).
1. How long have you been studying English?
2. Do you like your English lessons?
3. How much time a day do you learn English?
4. What is the purpose of your English course?
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3. 2 , (The Noun), (The Verb).
| The Noun | The Verb |
4. .
| 1. dialogue 2. text 3. homework 4. communicate 5. knowledge 6. discuss books | a) speak with somebody b) information, which you have learnt c) speak about the book after reading it d) task which you do at home e) conversation between two people f) a number of connected sentences |
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6. :
1. What are they talking about?
2. What was Janes home task?
3. What should Max do for the next lesson?
4. Is it easy for him to do it?
An essay
A: Hello, Max!
B: Hi, Jane. What are you doing?
A: I am getting ready for my English lessons now.
B: Do you have a lot to do?
A: Oh, yes. I should read the text and do some exercises.
B: Is that all?
A: No, I should learn all these words for the next lesson. And what about you?
B: Well, I have only one task - to write an essay.
A: What is the theme?
B: Is it difficult for me to learn English?
A: Oh, it is an interesting task. What are you going to write about?
B: I dont know what to write exactly. Can you help me?
A: Ok. What do you usually do at the English lessons?
B: Well, we read the texts, do different exercises and learn grammar.
A: Is it difficult for you?
B: Its hard to say. I think yes, but I learn a lot of new words and it is interesting for me to read English texts. Also I like to do grammar exercises.
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A: Do you listen to English cassettes?
B: Sure, and even watch video.
A: Is it difficult for you?
B: Yes, it is. But we learn to pronounce words and phrases correctly.
A: What else do you do at the lessons?
B: We make dialogues with each other and learn to ask questions and to communicate.
A: So, is it difficult for you to learn English?
B: Yes, it is. But it is a pleasure for me to learn English.
A: So if you write about that, you will get a good mark, I think.
7. . .
1. Jane is doing her home task for the English lesson.
2. She cant help Max to write an essay.
3. At the English lessons Max reads texts, does different exercises, listens to English cassettes and watches video.
4. It is not difficult for him to learn English.
5. He likes to learn English.
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- Does he like to learn English?
- Why does he learn English?
- What does he do at the English lessons?
- How long does it take him to do homework?
- What is he good at?
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| to be interested in a high level of knowledge to speak to foreigners to communicate with other people to learn new words to answer the teacher's questions to make up dialogues to do grammar exercises | to speak on different topics to discuss books, foreign films to translate from English into Russian it takes me... to get ready for to be good (not bad) at... to work hard at |
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14. 1 :
1. Is it easy to learn foreign languages?
2. When did you begin learning English?
3. What was the process of learning?
4. How long did it take you to get ready for your English lesson?
5. Can you speak English well?
6. How can you improve your English?
7. Can you read English books in the original?
8. Have you got any English books and dictionaries at home?
9. Why do you want to learn English?
15. 2 :
1. Is learning a foreign language an easy thing?
2. How does the writer's experience of learning the language compare with yours?
Test. Is it difficult to learn English?
1. I ___ doing my homework now.
a) are b) am c) is
2. Five minutes to nine.
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a) 9:55 b) 8:05 c) 8:55
3. I wash _______.
a) myself b) yourself c) himself
4. She ____ English.
a) like b) likes c) to like
5. _____ book is more interesting than _____ books.
a) this; those b) these; that c) these; those
Module II
Unit 5. Let's talk about films.
Grammar
1. , little, few, a little, a few.
1. Ive got ____ friends in England, you may stay with them.
2. It is so cold today, so there are ______ people in the street.
3. Have you got much money on you? No I have got __________ money.
4. Have you got any milk? Yes, Ive got ________.
2. ( II) :
be, start, read, have, finish, begin, act, think, buy, enjoy, speak, take, see, watch, build, feel, get, know.
3. Past Simple.
1. The film I (to see) last (to be) Sleeping Hollow.
2. Roger (to go) to the cinema yesterday. He (to meet) his old friends there.
3. What (to be) on at the cinema last week?
4. You (to like) Dirty Harry? I (not/to like) it. It (to be) boring.
4. Past Continuous.
1. Yesterday at 6 oclock I (to watch) a new film on TV.
2. Where were you yesterday, I (to phone) you at 4 oclock?
3. The pupils still (to write) their compositions when the bell rang.
4. When I went out yesterday, the sun (to shine) and the birds (to sing).
5. Past Simple Past Continuous.
1. The phone (to ring) while I (to watch) the film.
2. I (to meet) my friend when I (to walk) along the street.
3. He often (to go) to the British Museum when he (to study) at London University.
4. We (to listen) the music when he (to come).
6. Present Perfect.
1. I (not/to see) this film yet.
2. You (to see) The English Patient?
3. He already (read) these books.
4. We just (to see) a very funny film.
7. Past Simple Present Perfect.
1. You (to enjoy) the film? Yes, it is the best film I ever (to see)!
2. - Look! Somebody (to brake) the window!
- It was not me. I (not/do) it.
3. - You (to study) English at school?
- Yes, but I (to forget) most of it!
8. Present Perfect Continuous.
1. Mary (to learn) English for 3 years already.
2. We (to wait) you for an hour.
3. The ground is wet. It (rain).
4. Why are your clothes so dirty? What you (to do)?
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Speech exercises
1. ( , ).
Do you like to go to the cinema?
What is your favorite cinema?
What films do you like?
Who is your favorite actor or actress?
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3. ?
1. Some cowboys rob a train. ______________
2. A dead person comes back to life. __________
3. James Bond saves the world. _____________
4. Tom tries to catch Jerry. _______________
5. There are lots of songs and dancing. ___________
6. An ancient vase was stolen from the museum. ___________
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1. Name one science fiction film you have seen.
2. Who is your favorite film star?
3. Do you like thrillers? Can you name one?
4. What is your favorite cartoon?
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1. What cinema did Max go to?
2. What was on?
3. What did Max watch?
4. Did he like the film?
The film I saw last
A: Hello, Mark.
B: Hi, Max. Did you go to the cinema yesterday?
A: Yes, I spent a great time there.
B: Where did you go?
A: I went to the Luch cinema.
B: What was on?
A: There was a cartoon and three feature films: a detective film, a love story, and a thriller.
B: What did you watch?
A: I saw Butterfly Effect - a thriller.
B: Why did you choose it? I know you like cartoons.
A: Yes, I like cartoons but Ive already seen this one. So I made up my mind to watch feature films.
B: Was it difficult to choose one?
A: Oh, it was quite difficult. First I thought about love story, but I didnt choose it because the last love story I saw was very boring.
B: Then there was a detective film and a thriller.
A: Yes, and I decided to see a detective film next time.
B: So you saw Butterfly Effect. Was the film good?
A: It was a horror film but I liked it. Good actors played in that film and the plot was exciting.
B: I have not seen it. But Ive heard much about it.
A: So that is why I recommend you to go and to see this film.
7. . .
1. Max went to the Luch cinema.
2. He decided to watch a cartoon.
3. He didnt like the film he saw.
4. The plot of the film was boring.
5. Mark heard much about Butterfly Effect.
6. Max recommends him to go and see this film.
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10. :
- What was the cinema he visited last?
- What was on?
- Who was the director of the film?
- What actors played in that film?
- Did he enjoy the film?
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14. 1 :
1. Do you like to go to the theatre?
2. How often do you go there?
3. What theatres are there in Krasnoyarsk?
4. Which is more popular today - the theatre or the cinema? Why?
5. When did you go to the theatre last?
6. What play did you see? Was it a success?
7. Who played in it?
8. Who was the author of the play?
9. Where were you sitting?
15. 2 :
1. Are theatres and cinemas in London the same as in Krasnoyarsk?
2. What differences or similarities have you noticed?
Test. Lets talk about films.
1. This is the last film I ____.
a) see b) saw c) seen
2. This is the most interesting film I _____.
a) ever have seen b) ever saw c) have ever seen
3. I ________ a book when telephone______.
a) was reading; rang b) read; was ringing c) was reading; was ringing
4. She ____ English at school. But she ____ much.
a) studies; forgets b) studied; has forgot c) has studied; forgot
5. ____ I have ____ water?
a) may; little b) must; a few c) can; a little
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Unit 6. Talking about holidays.
Grammar
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1. The train leaves ____ 13:45 ____ the platform number 5.
2. The picture is ___ the wall.
3. I was born ____ May, ____ 1885.
4. I have read this book ___ 15:00.
5. I am going ___ England next summer.
2. Present Continuous Present Perfect Continuous.
1. My father still (to work) in the office. He (to work) in this company since 1999.
2. They (to sleep) now. They (to sleep) for 2 hours.
3. Lisa (to speak) on the phone for half an hour and she still (to speak).
4. His grandmother (to read) a new book. She (to read) since morning.
3. Past Perfect.
1. They (to live) in Russia before they moved to America.
2. She (to read) the book by 13:00 yesterday?
3. The train (not/arrive) by that time yet.
4. I already (to cook) dinner when my mother came home.
4. Past Perfect Continuous.
1. I (to try) to find him for years but I failed.
2. We (to study) at school for 10 years before we entered the University.
3. What you (to do) in the garden before I came?
4. The child (not/to sleep) for an hour before we came.
5. Past Perfect Past Perfect Continuous.
1. She (to suffer) from flu when she was interviewed.
2. She (to suffer) from asthma when she was a child.
3. I (to finish) all my work, so I had very little to do.
4. I (to finish) some work in the garden and (not/to see) Sue come home.
6. Past Perfect Past Simple.
1. When I (to come) home, mother already (to cook) dinner.
2. By the time the train (to reach) the city, he (to make) friends with many passengers.
3. She (to give) me the book which she (to buy) the day before.
4. When we (to come) to the station, the train already (to leave).
7. Past Continuous Past Perfect Continuous.
1. Mary (to sit) on the floor. She was very scared. She (to watch) a horror film.
2. When I arrived, everybody (to sit) around the table and (to talk).
3. When we came he (to wait) for us. He (to wait) for a long time already.
4. Yesterday Lisa (to help) her mother about the house since morning and at 12 oclock they (to cook) dinner together.
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1. This man (to be) a writer. He (to write) books. He (to write) books since he was a young man. He already (to write) nine books.
2. What they (to do) now? They (to work) in the reading room. They (to work) there for three hours already. They (to be) students.
3. I (to stay) with some American friends in New York. I (to stay) with them for two weeks now. I (to have) a great time here. I (to take) the opportunity to improve my English. I just (to take) some pictures.
4. He (to do) his homework now. He (to do) it since morning and he (not/to finish) it yet.
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1. Yesterday I (to watch) TV. I (to watch) TV at 9 oclock in the evening. I (to watch) TV for half an hour before I realized that I (not/to finish) my homework.
2. I often (to go) to this cinema when I (to work) here.
3. When we (to come) to the bus-stop the bus already (to leave).
4. He (to go) for a walk after he (to have) dinner.
Speech exercises
1. ( , ).
1. Have you ever been abroad?
2. Where have you been?
3. What country would you like to visit?
4. What means of travelling would you choose?
5. Have you ever sent postcards from foreign countries?
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| 1. fare | a) where you stand when you are waiting for a train |
| 2. dining carriage | b) it says when trains depart and arrive |
| 3. ship | c) what you must pay when you travel |
| 4. timetable | d) a place to eat in a train |
| 5. platform | e) it travels on water |
4. .
1. Travelling is the name of a modern disease.
2. The best part of travelling is planning the trip.
3. Travelling by ship is a great pleasure for everybody.
4. A big railway station is an interesting place.
5. Staying in the country is a very pleasant way of spending a holiday.
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Task 6. Read the dialog and answer the questions:
1. Who takes part in the conversation?
2. What are the speakers talking about?
3. What have they decided?
At the travel agency
A: Good afternoon, can I help you?
B: Good afternoon, sir. I would like a package holidayto the English speaking country next summer.
A: Oh, good! I'll book a hotel and arrange everything for you. The journey itself is delightful, especially when everything is ready for having rest and fun.
B: Ok, so what can you offer?
A: Well, what do you think of going to England for your holiday?
B: Oh, I have heard much about this country but I have never been to it. So, I think it will be great to visit it.
A: A very good choice! England is a marvelous country, especially in summer time. What exactly would you like to visit?
B: Well, I would like to spend some time in London and to make some excursions there. I think London is a beautiful city.
A: Oh, yes. You are absolutely right. London is a beautiful city. I can offer you an excursion around the city by bus. You will visit famous historical places and other sights of the city. A walk is included. If you wish you may visit National Gallery or Westminster Abbey. I'm sure you will like them.
B: Oh, that's very exciting indeed. After that Id like to go to the sea-side to sunbathe and swim.
A: Well, I can offer you to go to Brighton, the most famous resort in England. It is famous for sandy beaches and comfortable rest-homes. There is even a tourist camp if you want to have a walking-tour, to sleep in a tent and to be in the open air.
B: Sounds great! Thank you for your information. I must think it over.
Task 7. Read the dialog once again. Agree or disagree with the following statements.
1. The travel agent offers to visit England.
2. The visitor has already been to England.
3. The visitor decided to go to London to make some excursions.
4. Then the visitor decided to go to Brighton to have a walking-tour.
5. The visitor refused to go to England.
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10. :
1. Has he ever been to any foreign country?
2. What country would he like to visit?
3. What is his favorite means of travelling? Why?
4. How would he prefer to travel on his own or with the travel group?
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Task 12. Translate the following statements into English.
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1. Are you fond of travelling?
2. Why do people travel?
3. What do we see and learn while travelling?
4. How do different people spend their holidays?
5. What means of travelling do you know?
6. What are their advantages and disadvantages?
7. What places have you visited?
8. Some people prefer to travel on their own and hate travelling in group. What about you?
9. What countries would you like to visit?
15. 2 .
Test. Talking about holidays.
1. Have you ever been __ Egypt?
a) in b) to c) at
2. When does the train leave? It leaves __ 18.30, platform 3.
a) at b) on c) in
3. The train ____ when we came.
a) has left b) had left c) is leaving
4. She _____ for half an hour before I came.
a) had been sleeping b) has been sleeping c) was sleeping
5. He _____ an interesting film when she came.
a) watched b) is watching c) was watching
Unit 7. At the airport.
Grammar
1. Future Simple.
1. I (to work) tomorrow.
2. They (to go) to the cinema next Sunday.
3. We (to have) rest in Brighton next summer.
4. She (not/to cry) when you leave.
2. Future Continuous.
1. I (to say) more about that topic in my next lecture.
2. Next Friday at 5 oclock George (to celebrate) his birthday.
3. I (to leave) for London at 6.00 tomorrow in the evening.
4. He (not/to pass) his driving test next Monday.
3. Future Perfect.
1. Before Brandon gets home he (to eat) three bars of chocolate.
2. By next month I (to write) my first book.
3. When you get home I (not/to paint) the door.
4. When she is 23 she (to graduate) from University.
4. Future Perfect Continuous.
1. Next month they (to live) in this house for 6 years.
2. When she is 20 she (to study) English for 20 years.
3. When you get home I (to paint) the door for 10 minutes.
4. By next month I (to write) my first book for half a year.
5. Future in the Past.
1. He hoped you often (to visit) him.
2. She promised that she (to finish) the work by tomorrow evening.
3. We thought we (to play) tennis at 10 oclock tomorrow morning.
4. I knew that you (to paint) the walls for the whole day tomorrow.
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1. She thinks that she (to do) all the work by 5 oclock.
2. I knew that he (to come) soon.
3. I think she (to go) to sleep when she comes.
4. We suppose he (to pass) English exam tomorrow at one oclock.
5. He said that he (to learn) this rule by the next lesson.
6. Next year he (to work) in this company for 25 years.
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8. Present Simple Passive.
1. The passengers (to request) to arrive one hour before the departure time.
2. They (to permit) to use pencils and erasers for the tests.
3. She often (to invite) to the cinema.
4. I (to advise) to have a rest in Brighton.
Speech exercises
1. ( , ).
1. Have you ever travelled by air?
2. People always want to use the fastest way of travelling, dont they?
3. What are the advantages of travelling by air?
4. Is it dangerous for you to fly?
5. Do you know any flying rules?
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3. 2 , (The Noun), (The Verb).
| The Noun | The Verb |
4. .
| 1. take off | a) personal belongings which you take on board the plane |
| 2. luggage | b)planes do it at the airport |
| 3. hand-luggage | c) planes do it at the end of the flight |
| 4. land | d)place where your passport and visa are checked |
| 5. boarding pass | e) bags and suitcases |
| 6. passport control | f) a ticket which you show at the departure gate and to the stewardess |
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Task 6. Read the dialog and answer the questions:
1. Who takes part in the conversation?
2. What are the speakers talking about?
Travelling by air
A: Hi, Jane. Did you decide where to go on holiday?
B: Hi, Lisa. I think Ill go to England.
A: Oh, good! Are you going to travel by air?
B: Yes, it is the fastest way of travelling and my favorite means of travelling.
A: Really? Could you tell me a few general rules of travelling by air?
B: Certainly. What are you interested in?
A: When are the passengers requested to arrive at the airport?
B: Two hours before the departure time on international flights.
A: What must the passengers do before the departure?
B: First of all they must register their tickets and luggage.
A: What about the free luggage allowance?
B: It is depends on what class are you flying. So for the economy class it is 20 kg, for the first class passengers it is 30 kg.
A: What if I have an excess luggage?
B: Youll have to pay extra for excess luggage, I think.
A: What can I take as hand-luggage on board the plane?
B: You may take personal belongings, for example, bags, brief-cases, attaché-cases, umbrellas, coats and souvenirs bought at the duty-free shops at the airport.
A: Is that all?
B: Oh, no! Each passenger is given a boarding pass to be shown at the departure gate and to the stewardess when boarding the plane.
A: And are there any landing formalities?
B: Yes, there are some. First of all, youll have to fill in an arrival card, where you write your name, country of residence, current address, the purpose and the length of your visit. And then you will have to go through the passport control and the officers will check your passport and visa.
A: I see, and where can I get my luggage back?
B: In the luggage claim area. When you get your luggage you may go to the Customs.
A: I know there are two corridors at the Customs. Red is for Goods to declare and Green is for Nothing to declare.
B: You are absolutely right.
A: Oh, thank you for your information.
Task 7. Read the dialog once again. Agree or disagree with the next statements.
1. The girls discussed some general rules of flying.
2. The passengers are requested to arrive at the airport three hours before the departure time.
3. Before the departure the passengers must go through the Customs.
4. There is no free luggage allowance.
5. You can get your luggage back in the luggage claim area.
8. :
The general rules of travelling by air are
You may take on board the plane
The landing formalities are
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10. :
1. Which means of travelling does he travel by most often: by air, railroad or sea?
2. Does he sometimes feel uncomfortable during the flight?
3. Has he ever flown to any foreign country?
4. Can he stand long flights?
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Test. At the airport.
1. Have you ever travelled __ air?
a) in b) by c) on
2. The passengers are allowed to take personal belongings __ board the plane.
a) at b) in c) on
3. The passengers _____ to arrive at the airport.
a) are requested b) requested c) have requested
4. You _____ fill in the arrival card when you land tomorrow morning.
a) have b) will c) are
5. They expected he ____ at home in a few days.
a) would be b) will be c) would have been
Module III
Unit 8. At the office.
Grammar
1. Simple Active or Passive.
1. He (to tell) different interesting stories every day and he often (to tell) them to his friends.
2. When (to buy) these books? I (to buy) them last week.
3. Each New Year this film (to show) to us. Next New Year we (to watch) this film again.
4. Theatre tickets (to buy) tomorrow.
2. Continuous Active or Passive.
1. I (to read) now. The book (to read) by me now.
2. We (to watch) TV when you rang. An interesting film (to watch) by us when you rang.
3. She met a lot of friends while she (to walk) along the street.
4. I see that a group of tourists (to show) the sights of the city by the guide.
3. Perfect Active or Passive.
1. These letters already (to answer) when a secretary sent them.
2. This house (to finish) by next week. I (to paint) all the doors by that time.
3. They just (to tell) the truth to her.
4. I (not/to invite) to this party yet.
4. Present Passive.
1. Tourists always (to meet) at the station by a guide.
2. I want to buy some new books, these (to read) already.
3. This mountain never (climb) before.
4. They (to teach) drawing at the lesson.
5. Past Passive.
1. This book (to buy) yesterday.
2. We (to watch) an interesting film at 8 oclock yesterday evening.
3. I (to offer) an interesting job.
4. The work (to do) by the time my father came.
6. Future Passive.
1. By the end of the month this book (to write).
2. This work (to finish) tomorrow.
3. The house (to clean) by the time the dinner (to cook) tomorrow.
4. The film (to shoot) next year.
7. Passive Voice, .
e.g. We often speak about him. He is often spoken about.
1. The doctor will operate on him soon.
2. They sent for Jim.
3. Everybody listened to the lecturer with great attention.
4. We think about our friend all the time.
8. Passive Voice, .
e.g. The house can (to finish) soon. The house can be finished soon.
1. This book must (to read). __________________________
2. The box must (to send) tomorrow. ____________________________
3. Three of theses exercises must (to do) at home. ___________________________
4. The work can (to do) in some days. ________________________
9. , Passive Voice.
1. The letter (to send) by 3 oclock tomorrow.
2. He (to take) to hospital yesterday and he (to operate) on tomorrow.
3. Thousands of new houses (to build) every year.
4. When I saw that car yesterday it (to drive) very fast.
5. This room (not/to use) for ages.
6. When I came home the dinner (to cook) by my mother.
10. Active Passive Voice.
1. Nobody (to see) him yesterday.
2. The telegram (to receive) tomorrow.
3. He (to give) me this book next Monday.
4. Krasnoyarsk state agrarian university (to found) in 1953.
5. The book (to write) by next month.
6. These letters (to read) now.
Speech exercises
1. ( , ):
1. What do you see?
2. Whose office is it?
3. Is it comfortable to work here?
4. What do you want to add?
5. What would you like to put away?
2. .
3. 2 , (stationeries) - (office equipment).
| stationeries | office equipment |
4. , 2.
1. - I cant sum up these numbers, they are too big.
- Take my ______________.
2. - Do you know where the __________ are? I need to cut this sheet of paper.
- I dont know, but look for them in the ____________.
3. - I think that it is very convenient to work at the office nowadays. Modern equipment helps you.
- Yes, I totally agree with you. ____________ makes our life easier and not only at work. ____________ prints documents, _______________ makes copies.
4. - Oh, Ive broken _______________!
- Take _____________ to sharpen it.
5. If you have to make a schedule you need a _______________, but to write something take a ____________.
6. Jane cant live without ______________, she can talk all day long.
5. . , ?
6. :
1. What is the name of the company?
2. Who is a new employee of the company?
3. What is her job?
4. Does she like her office?
5. Who helps Brenda?
