Present Continuous
7. there is/there are
8.
9. some, any, no
Many, much, (a) little, (a) few, a lot (of)
11. .
I. , to be Present Simple'
1) Mr. Watson (to be) Marketing Manager.
2) I (to be) his assistant.
3) (to be) you very busy?
4) She (not to be) our secretary, she (to be) a typist.
5) It (to be) a computer programme.
6) We (to be) from the Russian Trade Delegation.
7) Our chief (to be) 39 years old.
8)...(to be) you a hotel receptionist?
9)...(to be) it a new price-list?
10)... (to be) they your regular customers?
II. :
1) That office is old.
2) Who is that man?
3) That is his order.
4) This postman delivers letters.
5) Do you know this manager?
6) This is an interesting offer.
7) This man is a manager.
8) That house is old.
9) The key is on this table.
10) This is a lovely city.
III. , . there is/there are, there is not/there are not:
: 5 desks Yes
: There are 5 desks in the office.
| A mirror | No |
| 4 computers | Yes |
| A carpet on the floor | No |
| A printer | Yes |
| 6 chairs | No |
| A big window | Yes |
IV. some, any no:
1) Are there .. letters for me?
2) She is receiving visitors at the moment.
3) The room is empty. There is............... furniture in it.
4) Its so hot! Would you like ......... juice?
5)........... German firms are going to do business with our company.
6) I am very busy. I have ..... time to speak to you now.
7) We have not got ... orders for these goods today.
8) Could you give me ............ tea?
9) Are they looking through........... price-lists now?
10) There are not . contracts here.
V. , , to have/have got:
1) I usually... lunch at 2 oclock.
2) Excuse me, can I.......... a look at your order, please?
3) Our secretary likes to keep fit, so she . a swim every day.
4) I .... some letters. Would you like to read?
5) Do you .... enough experience?
VI Present Simple Present Continuous:
1) She (to talk) to him on the phone right now,
2) We normally (not to hold) our conference in Spain.
3) Our Sales Manader usually (to deal) with important clients,
4) The delegation (to stay) at the Hilton until Friday.
5) ..... he often (to visit) the plant?
6) Our manager (not to write) a report at the moment.
7) This company (to produce) new equipment.
8)... they (to discuss) the terms of delivery now?
9) I always (to check) my e-mail first thing in the morning.
10) We (to develop) anew marketing strategy now.
VII much many a lot of
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1) How........... machines do you want to buy?
2) I havent got time, but Ill try to help you.
3) She meets .. customers every day.
4) Do you know.............. people in this company?
5) This client always asks questions.
VIII. , little/a little, few/a few:
1) We have.............. customers in New York and we send them orders every month.
2) If you think . you can give me the right answer.
3) I know . hotels in this town. All of them are very good.
4) The secretary usually makes appointments for Friday.
5)............. Russian people speak Japanese.
6) I am very busy. I have . time to speak to you.
IX. :
: Yes, Jim is a manager.
: Is Jim a manager?
1) No, our company does not have any orders for that model.
2) No, we are not busy now.
3) Yes, I usually send letters by fax.
4) Yes, she always stays with her chief at the meeting.
5) Tom knows about it, not Bill.
6) They are in Italy, not in Spain,
7) He is a very good manager, not a bad one.
8) It is easy to do it, not difficult.
9) It IS the right answer, not a wrong one.
X. :
1) doesnt want to discuss this matter with us, .?
2) They are already here, .?
3) We are going to discuss the offer right now, .?
4) We know the details of the contract, .?
5) It is their new catalogue, .?
6) They are already here, .?
7) There is a lot of furniture in our office, .?
8) He is sure of it, .?
9) They never agree with us, .?
10) He has got the necessary papers, .?
XI. ?
(I , ) work for Baker Publication Limited (It, its) is an old family firm. (We, us, our) start (our, us) work at nine. Mr. Baker is (we, us, our) Managing Director. (He, him, his) usually comes to the office at 10 o'clock,
(Him, his, her) secretary Sheila is young but (she, her, hers) has already qualifications and (her, she, he) speaks several foreign languages. (We, us, our) company specialises in publishing biographies. Many of (their, them, they) have veryinteresting foreign versions.
(We, us, our) office is in the center of New York. (It, its, his) windows are large and (it, its) is very light. (Mine, my, me) colleagues and (I, me, my) like (we, us, our) workplace.
XII. :
Mr. Svetlov is the director of TST Systems. The company is very large. They sell chemical equipment to many companies. Many customers come to TST Systems to discuss business matters with the managers of the company. They usually discuss prices, terms of payment, shipment and delivery. Now Mr. Svetlov is speaking on the phone and making an appointment with Italian businessmen. They are interested in the new model of chemical equipment and want to discuss the terms of the contract.
The Italian businessmen are going to visit Moscow next month and to have talks with TST Systems. Mr. Svetlov sent them a contract form yesterday. He wants to show them the new model of chemical equipment. Together with the Italian businessmen Mr. Svetlov is going to visit the plant outside Moscow.
1) What goods does TST Systems sell?
2) What is Mr. Svetlov?
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3) What is he doing now?
4) What companies does TST Systems do business with?
5) What matters do customers discuss with the managers of the company?
6) When are the Italian businessmen going to visit Moscow?
7) What are the Italian businessmen interested in?
8) When did Mr. Svetlov send a contract form?
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1. Present Continuous .
Past Simple.
Present Perfect.
Future Simple.
5. : n, may, must.
6. .
7. some, any, n.
1. , Present Continuous Future Simple:
1. I (not come) to the plant tomorrow.
2. I think Tina (go) on business to Italy next week.
3. _____ you (have) talks the day after tomorrow?
4. Maybe, I (stay) at home next Sunday.
5. The representatives of Simpson and Co. (not arrive) tonight.
6. Do you think you (sign) the contract next Friday?
7. Who (leave) for London this afternoon?
8. When you (meet) Mr. Bell?
9. He (not work) to day.
10. I am sure their manager (come) to our office tomorrow.
2. :
1. The Managing Director told us about the change of his plans.
2. My boss phoned me yesterday.
3. We were on a business trip last month.
4. They have just discussed the terms of the contract,
5. The secretary has sent the documents by air mail.
6. In June we will produce two new models.
7. They will accept our offer.
8. The hotel was very expensive.
9. They had a meeting the day before yesterday.
10. The plane for Moscow left on time.
3. :
1. Yesterday I phoned / Ive phoned the bank about my credit.
2. I work/ have worked here since the end of the last year.
3. Your taxi has just arrived/ just arrived.
4. Were enjoying our trip. We have made/ made a lot of useful contacts.
5. Ive seen/ saw Hugh Hopper a few days ago.
6. We went/ have been to an interesting seminar last week.
7. During the previous talks they agreed/ have agreed to lower the prices.
8. Have you looked/ did you look through the latest catalogue yet?
9. Im afraid Patricia left/ has left the office an hour ago,
10. Im afraid Patricia isnt here- she left/ has left the office.
4. :
: you/ to/ write/ letter/ can/ Mr. Dunn/ now?- Can you write a letter to Mr. Dunn now?
1. look through/ every/ the secretary/ morning/ must/ the mail.
2. now/ with/I/ make/ cant/ Mr. Green/ an appointment.
3. they/ the talks/ must/ at l1/ begin.
4. the room/I/ leave/ may?
5. show/ our/ can/ Mr. Blake/ you/ quotation?
6. he/ must/ the office/ go/ to/ day/ every?
7. study/ catalogue/ may/ this/I?
8. send/ mustnt / the contract/ you/ today
9. discuss/I/ now/ cant/ the matter.
10. invite/ the businessmen/ you/ to/ may/ the conference room.
5. :
1. : old, expensive, good, cheap, modern, bad.
2. : late, carefully, slowly, badly, long, early.
6. , : somebody, something, anybody, anything, nobody, nothing, everybody:
1. She said something but I didnt understand it.
2. Is there _____ youd like to clarify?
3. Im afraid there is _____ wrong with your order.
4. Will _____ help me with these documents?
5. _____ must go to the airport to meet Mr. White,
6. There is ______ interesting for us in this catalogue. Don't take it.
7. Would you like ______ to drink?
8. It was rather late, there was _____ in the office.
9. Have you heard ______ about their equipment?
10. ______ liked the visit to the plant, it was very interesting.
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We are interested _____ receiving offers _____ British companies.
Their telephone equipment is ______ high quality. It meets the requirements _____ their customers.
Can I speak ______ Mr. Petrov, please? - Yes, Im putting you ______.
We agree to accept payment ______ collection.
Our machines are ______ great demand ______ this price.
He was 10 minutes late ______ the meeting.
We can agree ______ this discount.
We cant agree ______ the Sellers that their price is attractive.
Three months ago Rossimport received an enquiry ______ compressors ______ their customers _____.
Is it convenient _____ you to have talks ______ them?
8. . 2 :
TRAVELLING ON BUSINESS
1. Boris Petrov is an engineer of a Russian foreign-trade organization. He often goes on business to different European, Asian and African countries. His rganization does tmsiness with lots of foreign firms.
2. Last month he was in Great Britain. He went there to sign contract for the purchase of some equipment, The talks were very difficult. Petrov and the British businessmen discussed prices, terms of delivery, terms of shipment and other business matters. The supplier agreed to reduce the price.
3. During his trip Petrov visited different plants where he saw the equipment in operation. He also attended a 3-day conference on financial management and met consultants from law firms. Boris was lucky with the weather. It was warm and it didnt rain. He was pleased with the trip.
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3. , .
4. .
5. .
10. :
1. Where does Petrov often go on business?
2. Who was in Great Britain last month?
3. Did he go there to have talks or for his holiday?
4. Did Petrov visit different plants?
5. What kind of conference did he attend?
