1. Where is my suit? It is in the wardrobe. 2. It is the book of a well-known English writer. 3. Have you watched this film? No, I have not. But I am going to do it. 4. Look at this building. It is the highest building in our city. 5. It is important to learn new English words every day. 6. It is hard to learn this subject in a short time. 7. It is known that new railway will connect two big cities. 8. It is no use missing lessons. It would be difficult to pass the exam. 9. It was the railway that became the shortest way from Europe to Asia. 10. It is the railways that are the most popular means of travel. 11. It was only yesterday when we discussed the plan of work at the project. 12. It gets dark early in winter. 13. It was raining cats and dogs. 14. It got colder.
Exercise 25 Paraphrase the following sentences using the emphatic construction It is (was) that (who, which).
1. The Cherepanovs constructed the first steam locomotive in Russia. 2. Climatic conditions made the construction of this line difficult. 3. In 1891 the construction of Trans-Siberian railway began. 4. Job satisfaction is more important than money. 5. Railways are the safest and the most popular means of communications.
Exercise 26 Complete the sentences. Use its + A + to + B.
| A | B |
| difficult, dangerous, | see you again, wear, |
Model: Its easy to understand him because he speaks very slowly.
1...., Jill. How are you? 2.... at night. There is always a lot of noise. 3. A lot of cities are not safe.... at night. 4. If you havent got a well-paid job,... money. 5.... warm clothes in hot weather. 6. Everybody is very friendly in this town.....
Exercise 27 What does it refer to in the following sentences?
Model: Its very interesting. Ive just read Chapter 10. (it = a book or a novel)
1. We stood on it and looked down at the river. 2. It landed ten minutes ago. 3. It s next Saturday in St. Marys Church. Then the receptions in the Bedford Hotel. 4. It isnt very sharp. I cant cut the meat. 5. I cant see my face in it. It s cracked. 6. It barked and ran after us. 7. Can I have it well done, please, with chips? 8. I like it dry and white. 9. I need a new bulb for it. 10. I dont take it in tea, but I take one spoonful in coffee.
| This / These | That / Those |
| - . These shoes over there are mine; - . Im going to Disneyland this month; - , . This room is very untidy. (The speaker is now in the untidy room); - , . John, this is Ann. Hello? This is Pam speaking. | - , . That chair over there is broken; - . We had a wonderful Christmas that year; - , , . She failed her exams. Thats bad; -, , , . Hello? This is Jo. Whos that speaking? |
Exercise 28 Put this, these, it or they into the gaps.
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Model: A: Bob, this is my mother.
B: Hello, Mrs Smith.
1. Take... bags into the kitchen. 2. I dont like... music. 3. Is... book Johns? Yes,... is. 4. Are... books Marys? Yes,... are. 5. How much are... glasses? ...re very cheap. 6.... exercise is very easy. No,... isnt....s difficult.
Exercise 29 Put that, those, it or they into the gaps.
1. Is... your brother over there? 2. Look at... beautiful flowers! 3. Whats... in your bag? 4. Is... house Anns? Yes,... is. 5. Are... boys your brothers? Yes,... are. 6. How much is... hi-fi? ...s $350. 7. Do you like... shoes? No, I dont....re horrible.
