a) 1) (be) a foreigner she couldnt get accustomed to our life for a long time.
2) (live) abroad for many years, he speaks English without a foreign accent.
3) (know) everything about this man, we couldnt trust him.
4) I didnt notice a letter (lie) on the table.
5) The article (publish) in the latest issue of the local newspaper carries an interesting material for the young people.
b) 1) I am sorry for (be late).
2) I enjoy (spend) my week-ends on the bank of the river near the forest (gather) berries and mushrooms.
3) Is the American screen version of the novel War and Peace worth (see)?
4) The students finished (discuss) the question of their (go) abroad in summer but still couldnt stop (argue).
5) I cant help (feel) sorry for animals (live) in the Zoo.
c) 1) (read) English books in the original is a real pleasure for me.
2) My aim is (graduate) from the University successfully and (become) a good specialist.
3) (pass) the exams well I have (work) hard during the term.
4) I am sorry (keep) you waiting.
5) I meant (go) there but I couldnt.
d) 1) I wish (see) the manager.
2) Its no use (wait).
3) Im looking forward to (see) you.
4) Dont forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.
5) My mother told me (not, speak) to anyone about it.
6) He tried (explain) but she didnt want (listen).
7) Would you mind (show) me how the lift works?
8) Im beginning (understand) what you mean.
9) The boys like (play) tennis but hate (do) lessons.
10) He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) Good-bye.
11) Please, go on (write), I dont mind (wait).
12) The doctor advised him (give up) (smoke).
13) I prefer (drive) to (be driven).
14) I advise you (start) (look) for a flat at once.
15) After (discuss) the matter for an hour the committee left without (reach) any decision.
16) Most people prefer (spend) money to (earn) it.
17) Its not good for children (eat) too many sweets.
Exercise 8. : , .
1) He offered (lend) me the money. I didnt like (take) it but I had no other way out.
2) What was in the letter? - I dont know. I didnt want (open) it as it wasnt addressed to me.
3) Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).
4) He heard the clock striking seven and knew it was time for him (get up).
5) I can hear the bell (ring) but nobody seems (be coming) (open) the door.
6) Did you advise him (go) to the police? No, I didnt like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.
7) Im not used to (drive) on the left.
8) Its pleasant (sit) by the fire at night and (hear) the wind (blow) outside.
9) Its no use (write) to him, he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.
10) Ask him (come) in. Dont keep him (stand) at the door.
Exercise 9. . .
1) The English being conservative, many old traditions are still observed in England.
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2) Their address having been lost, we couldnt write them about this news.
3) On leaving the house I saw my bus approaching and hurried not to miss it.
4) I have never heard her play the piano so wonderfully.
5) Shakespeares works are known to be translated into many languages of the world.
6) Its for him to solve this problem.
7) Our taking part in the English conference helped us greatly to improve our knowledge of the language.
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The city of Kirov is the center of the Kirov region.
The Kirov region is in the South-West of Moscow.
The climate is continental.
The region is rich in oil.
The region consists of 39 districts.
Kirov is old and modern at the same time.
It was founded in 1374 on the banks of the Volga river.
First it was called Vyatka, then Khlynov, and then it was given a new name Kirov.
They say the town stands on 7 hills.
The population of Kirov is rather large. Over 600 million inhabitants live in Kirov.
The town is devided into 4 residential areas.
There are few fashionable buildings, shops, restaurants and offices in the town. And in the streets you can see many old buildings.
Kirov is an important industrial and economic center.
There are no industrial enterprises in Kirov.
Kirov is a scientific and educational center.
Kirov cannot be called a cultural center.
Kirov has a lot of places of interests.
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The most beautiful streets in Kirov are
The longest
The oldest
The heart of the city is
Such brunches of industry as
Such machine-building enterprises as
The most famous educational establishments are
Kirov is a great cultural center, because there are many
Cinema-lovers may go to
Children can visit
Music-lovers may listen to
The art-lovers may go to
Kirov has many places of interests. They are
One can also buy souveniers:
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What city is the center of the Kirov region?
Where is the Kirov region situated?
What is the climate in the Kirov region?
What is the region rich in?
Is the region large or small? Prove it.
When was Kirov founded? What was its ancient name?
What is the population of Kirov?
How many residential areas are there in Kirov?
What are the most beautiful streets in Kirov?
What brunches of industry are highly-developed in Kirov?
Why is Kirov the town of students?
What are the most famous educational establishments in Kirov?
Why is Kirov a great cultural center?
What places of interests do you know in Kirov?
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I. . (center; North-East; continental; rich; 39 districts; 18 small towns)
II. . . (was founded; ancient name; was called; was given a new name)
IV. . (is situated; 7 hills; population; inhabitants; the longest; the oldest; 4 residential areas; the most beautiful)
V. . (brunches of industry; such enterprises as; there are many)
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VI. . (there are many; a town of students; the most famous)
VII. . (there are many; popular with the Kirovites; cinema-lovers; children; those who are fond of music; art-lovers)
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Jane made her choice long ago.
She wanted to become a doctor.
Her choice was not sudden.
When she was a child, she liked to play with dolls.
Then at school Mathematics was her favorite subject.
Jane doesnt like children.
They say, Jane is just cut out for a teacher.
Medicine is her cup of tea.
1. :
Choosing a is no for Mike.
He decided to take over from and to follow their .
It is their family .
Mike wants to it.
This occupation is , and to people.
Today this occupation is
But he cares about his , not the .
2. :
Has Nick worried about his future and career?
Did his parents try to help him in choosing his career?
Did he know, what he needed?
Is driving his cup of tea?
Is Nicks choice a matter of an occasion?
Whom is he thankful to for this occasion?
3. :
At school George studied Mathematics with pleasure.
George liked to argue very much.
His mother gave him a piece of advice.
His friends suggested him to become a lawyer.
Now he is thankful to his friends.
To be a lawyer is his cup of tea.
George is just cut out for a lawyer.
4. :
Anns life-time dream was
1. to become a teacher.
2. to become a doctor.
3. to become a shop-assistant.
Her dream
1. came true.
2. will never come true.
3. will come true soon.
Her mother
1. wants Ann to become a shop-assistant.
2. wants Ann to become a teacher.
3. wants Ann to become a manager, a lawyer or an accountant
Her mother
1. made her enter the University.
2. suggested her to enter the University.
3. advised her to enter the University.
Ann studies at the Faculty of Management
1. with pleasure.
2. without pleasure.
Ann thinks, that
1. parents should decide for their children, what occupation to choose.
2. every person must make his own choice.
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6. Managers Duties/ Accounting/ My Future Profession a lawyer ( ), , .
7. The Pope and The Price of Fish ( ) Crime Will Be Out Sooner or Later ( ) (. )
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