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2. . . the more.. the less.
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6. (Present), (Past) (Future) Indefinite . to be, to have Present, Past Future Indefinite. .
7. : : . there is (are).
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a) 3- Present Indefinite;
b) ;
c)
1. The postman brings us the newspaper in the morning.
a) s b) s c)-s
2. Toms son is very ill now.
a) s b) s c)-s
3. My sisters speak two foreign languages.
a) s b) s c)-s
4. He usually has his English in the morning.
a) s b) s c)-s
5. I do my exercises at home.
a) s b) s c)-s
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1. Read the grammar notes that follow this text.
2. We are going to attend the Music Festival next year.
3. He became a famous knitwear designer.
4. I passed my psychology examinations last week.
5. My sister is a student of the Rostov State University.
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III. . .
1. It is ___ today than it was yesterday.
a) warm b) warmer c) more warmer
2. This book is ___ than that one.
a) more interesting b) interesting c) the most interesting
3. London is ___ from Moscow than Paris is.
a) farther b) the farthest c) more farther
4. Mathematics is one of the ___ subjects at a technical college.
a) less important b) most important c) more important
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5. The ___ I thought of that plan, the ___ I liked it.
a) more less b) shorter longer c) better worse
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IV. . .
1. Give me ___ books to read.
a) some b) no c) not any
2. I dont have ___ magazines at home.
a) not any b) any c) some
3. Are there ___ flowers in the vase?
a) no b) some c) any
4. There are ___ pictures on the wall.
a) any b) no c) no any
5. ___ student knows the history of his city.
a) any b) - c) some
: Indefinite (Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite).
V. . :
1. Dinosaurs ___ million of years ago.
a) died out b) will die out c) die out
2. I ___ go shopping yesterday.
a) wasnt b) doesnt c) didnt
3. I ___ John tomorrow.
a) shall call b) called c) call
4. I like coffee but my sister ___ it at all.
a) dont like b) doesnt like c) shant like
5. There ___ ten students in the classroom now.
a) were b) are c) is
VI. .
LONDON
London is the capital of Great Britain. It lies in the South East of England on both banks of the river Themes. London is one of the largest cities in the world and the largest port and industrial town in England. London is more than twenty centuries old.
The heart of the capital is the City. The territory of the City is only about one square mile, but it is the financial and business center of the country. It contains almost all important English banks and offices.
The West End of London is famous for its beautiful monuments and palaces, fine parks, fashionable shops and big hotels. The East End is quite different from the West End. It is the district of factories, plants and docks. The narrow streets and poor houses of the East End present a contrast to the homes of the rich people in the West End.
There are many places of interest in London. One of them is Trafalgar Square with the Nelson monument 185 feet high. Buckingham Palace is the royal residence. Westminster Abbey is one of the most beautiful buildings in London. It contains the memorials of many famous citizens of Britain.
Across the road from Westminster Abbey are the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British government.
The Tower of London is one of the most interesting places in London. It was a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, now it is a museum.
London is famous for its green parks. Hyde Park is the most popular of them. It is the greatest park in London as well.
London is the center of the countrys cultural life. There are many picture galleries and museums there. The National Gallery houses a priceless collection of paintings. The famous British Museum is one of the best museums in the world.
VII. .
1) London lies in the North-East of England.
2) The capital of England is more than twenty centuries old.
3) The City is the financial and business center of the country.
4) The Nelson monument is one of the numerous places of interest in London.
5) The territory of the City is more than one square mile.
6) The seat of the British government is the Houses of Parliament.
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7) The British museum has a priceless collection of paintings.
8) Hyde Park is the greatest park in London.
9) Westminster Abbey is the place where you can see the memorials of many famous citizens of Britain.
10) There are factories, plants and docks in the East End.
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I. . . , , -s , .. :
) 3- Present Indefinite;
b) ;
c)
1. My sister goes to University by tram.
a) s b) s c)-s
2. The Bolshoi Theater is the countrys best opera house.
a) s b) s c)-s
3. They go home after classes.
a) s b) s c)-s
4. He has a dog and a cat at home.
a) s b) s c)-s
5. The cold weather affected everybodys work.
a) s b) s c)-s
II. , , .
1. I bought a very good tennis racket yesterday.
2. The meeting will take place in the Conference Hall.
3. You can buy leather boots in this shop.
4. This University was founded after the Second World War
5. I learn grammar rules every day.
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III. . .
1. This house is ___ than that one.
a) older b) more older c) old
2. This arm chair is ___ than that one.
a) comfortable b) more comfortable c) the most comfortable
3. My car is ___ than yours.
a) the best b) good c) better
4. Football is the ____ sport in the world.
a) less popular b) most popular c) more popular
5. The ____ we learn, the ___ we know.
a) more more b) better worse c) largerbigger
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IV. . .
1. ____ people like traveling.
a) no b) - c) some
2. He didnt make ___ mistake in his dictation.
a) some b) any c) no
3. Have you got ___ objections?
a) any b) some c) no
4. We had ___ time to discuss this problem.
a) no any b) any c) no
5. ___ picture of this museum is valuable.
a) any b) some c)
: Indefinite (Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite).
V. . :
1. Tom ___ busy at the moment.
a) is b) shall be c) were
2. I know how to use a calculator but I ____ know how to operate a computer.
a) arent b) dont c) doesnt
3. Peter ___ twenty five years old when graduated from the university.
a) is b) will be c) was
4. We ___ see him till Monday.
a) shall not b) were not c) are not
5. He usually watches TV in the evening, but yesterday he ___ to music.
a) listened b) will listen c) listens
VI. .
New York
New York is one of the largest cities in the world. It lies in the mouth or the Hudson River.
The centre of New York is Manhattan Island. Today Manhattan is the centre of business and financial life of the country. Very few people live m Manhattan, although the majority works here. Numerous bridges and tunnels link Manhattan with other districts of New York. In Manhattan there is Columbia University, one of the biggest Universities in the country.
New York is the city of sky-scrapers. Many sky-scrapers house banks and offices of American businessmen. There are many places f interest in New-York. For example, Central Park, Rockefeller Centre, the United Nations Building and the shopping districts,
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There are several theatres, museums and art galleries in New York. The most famous of them are American Museum of Natural History and Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has a magnificent collection of American and European pictures. There is New York Public Library, the biggest library in New York.
New York.
New York is a multinational city. People of almost all nationalities live here. At the turn of the 20-th century a lot of people came to the USA from different countries of the world.
The poorest part of New York is Harlem, the overcrowded.black community. Its population nsists of Negroes and Latin Americans.
New York is a city of contrast. It is a city of big business, money, wealth, beauty, unemployment, poverty and crime.
VII. .
1) New York is the city of sky-scrapers.
2) Many people live and work in Manhattan.
3) New Yorks American Museum is one of the most famous museums.
4) The inhabitants of New York are people of many nationalities.
5) Manhattan Island is one of the far districts of New York.
6) The United nations Building is one of the places of interest of New York.
7) Only Latin Americans live in Harlem, the poorest part of New York.
8) New York is a city of big business, money, wealth, beauty, unemployment, poverty and crime.
9) There are several theatres, museums and art galleries in New York.
10) The citys biggest library is New York Public Library.
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I. . . , , -s , .. :
) 3- Present Indefinite;
b) ;
c)
1. He always comes to his work in time.
a) s b) s c)-s
2. We had dinner at our friends.
a) s b) s c)-s
3. I write to my parents very often.
a) s b) s c)-s
4. My sister has a very cozy house.
a) s b) s c)-s
5. My mother has two sisters.
a) s b) s c)-s
II. , , .
1. This town is known for its Picture Gallery.
2. The government provides extra money for science teachers.
3. The bus stop is not far from the Institute.
4. I only like cowboy films.
5. Italy is called a country of wine drinkers.
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III. . .
1. This classroom is ___ than other classrooms.
a) larger b) the largest c) large
2. This exercise is ___ than that one.
a) difficult b) more difficult c) the most difficult
3. We have ___ interest in this work than you.
a) more little b) less c) the least
4. I am the ___ in my family.
a) older b) oldest c) old
5. The ___ I studied English, the ___ I liked it.
a) less better b) more more c) fartherworse
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IV. . .
1. I have ___ French magazines at home.
a) any b) some c) no any
2. We havent got ___ time.
a) any b) no c) some
3. Did you borrow ___ books from the library?
a) no b) some c) any
4.There is a cat in the room, but there is ___ dog there.
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a) any b) no c) some
5. ____ monument in this city has its own history.
a) any b) some c) no any
: Indefinite (Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite).
V. . :
1. I like dogs very much but I ____ cats.
a) doesnt like b) dont like c) arent like
2. He ___ to Moscow two days ago.
a) returns b) will return c) returned
3. The train ___ at 5 oclock tomorrow.
a) arrive b) will arrive c) arrived
4. My sister plays tennis but she ____ basketball.
a) prefer b) shall prefer c) prefers
5. I saw a film yesterday. The film ___ boring.
a) is b) was c) will be
VI. .
Philadelphia
One of the main cities of the United States of America is Philadelphia. It lies in the east of the US A.
Now Washington is the capital of the USA, but Philadelphia was the first capital of the United States of America from 1790 till 1800. Many people consider that Philadelphia is an important political centre of the USA, because in this city in 1787 people adopted the first constitution.
Philadelphia is a seaport and shipping centre of the country. It is an important industrial centre. There are many important branches of industry in the city.
There are many places of interest in Philadelphia, for example, the Independence National Historical Park. You will see many monuments in it, for example, the Liberty Bell. Now the Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom. The sound of this 'Bell told the people about the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. It was in July, 1776.
Philadelphia is one of the cultural centers of the country. The Parkway is the cultural centre of Philadelphia. There are many museums in the city. For example, the Philadelphia Museum of Art (one of the greatest museums of the world), College of Art, Academy of Sciences and Academy of Fine Arts.
There are a lot of.theatres, shops and hotels in the city. You will see Pennsylvania University in Philadelphia. This University has an interesting and large library. Philadelphia is a beautiful city with many sky-scrapers in it.
VII. .
1) Philadelphia was the first capital of the USA from 1790 till 1800.
2) You can see many theatres and monuments in Philadelphia, for example, the Liberty Bell, which is a symbol of freedom.
3) The Philadelphia Museum of Art is near Independence National Historical Park.
4) The sound of the Liberty Bell told the people about the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
5) Philadelphia is one of the cultural centers of the country because there are many museums there.
6) Pennsylvania University has an interesting and large library.
7) Philadelphia is the most important city of the USA
8) The first constitution was adopted in 1787 in this city.
9) Philadelphia is an important industrial and political centre of the country.
10) Washington is considered to be the center of the country because it is the capital of the United States of America.
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II. . . , , -s , .. :
) 3- Present Indefinite;
b) ;
c)
1) An Englishmans house is his castle.
a) s b) s c)-s
2) Peter Browns works as a manager.
a) s b) s c)-s
3) He usually has breakfast at 8 0clock.
a) s b) s c)-s
4) I hate writing letters.
a) s b) s c)-s
5) Michael plays tennis two times a week.
a) s b) s c)-s
II. , , .
1. Helen is a university student.
2. What are your plans for summer holiday?
3. Mr. Taylor and his wife listened to six oclock news.
4. This is a very interesting newspaper article.
5. There is a large State Library in our town.
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III. . .
1. The Volga is ___ than the Dnepr.
a) the longest b) longer c) long
2. This video cassette recorder ____ than that one.
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a) more expensive b) expensive c) the most expensive
3. Today we have ___ free time than you have.
a) the most b) much c) more
4. The Moscow underground is the ____ in the world.
a) better b) best c) good
5. The ____ we leave, the ____ we will arrive.
a) more more b) longer shorter c) earlier sooner
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IV. . .
1. He gave me ___ newspapers.
a) any b) some c) no any
2. He didnt ask me ___ questions.
a) any b) no c) some
3. Have you got ___ animals at home?
a) some b) any c) no
4. I cant buy a car because I have ____ money.
a) no b) some c) any
5. Tell me if you need ____ help.
a) any b) no c) not any
: Indefinite (Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite).
V. . :
1. The film ___ at 6 oclock yesterday.
a) begins b) began c) will begin
2. He is a nice person but I ____ trust him.
a) dont b) isnt c) doesnt
3. I saw him yesterday. He ___ very angry.
a) will be b) are c) was
4. He ____ back home next week.
a) were b) will be c) are
5. I hope that you ___ quite well.
a) are b) was c) shall be
VI. .
Washington
Washington is the capital of the United States of America. It is one of the most beautiful and unusual cities of the United States. In Washington there is no industry. It is a political, administrative, cultural and educational centre of the country.
Washington is the seat of the US government; Washington's.government buildings include the White House and the Capitol. The White House is the official residence of the US President, where he lives and works. The Capitol is the building where the US Congress meets.
Not far from the Capitol there is the library of Congress, the largest library in the country. It contains more than 13 million books, more than 19 million manuscripts and the personal papers of the US Presidents.
There are some important museums in Washington, where you will see famous paintings and sculptures, the original of the Declaration of Independence, the largest blue diamond in the world, etc.
There are five Universities, several museums and galleries in the capital. You will not find a park or a square in the city without a monument or a memorial. The most impressive and the best known monuments are the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
There are no sky-scrapers in Washington. There is a law that forbids building houses higher than the Capitol. Thousands of tourists visit Washington even day.
VII. .
1) Washington is the capital of the United States of America.
2) The library of Congress, the largest library in the country, is situated not far from the Capitol.
3) Washington is a political, administrative, cultural and educational centre of the country.
4) The White House and the Capitol are Washingtons government buildings.
5) There are no parks in Washington.
6) There is a law that forbids building houses higher than the Capitol.
7) The original of the Declaration of Independence as well as the largest blue diamond in the world is in one of the museums of Washington.
8) There are five Universities and five museums in Washington
9) The Washington Monument is one of the most impressive and the best known monuments of the city.
10) The White House is the building where the US Congress meets.
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I. . . , , -s , .. :
) 3- Present Indefinite;
b) ;
c)
1. My brother has many friends.
a) s b) s c)-s
2. This is my sisters book.
a) s b) s c)-s
3. We often buy tomatoes and potatoes in the supermarket.
a) s b) s c)-s
4. Ann lives in Moscow.
a) s b) s c)-s
5. I am always in time for the lessons.
a) s b) s c)-s
II , , .
1. There are different types of rocket motors.
2. Where is the sports goods department? Its on the fourth floor.
3. What is the room temperature?
4. This scientist got two State prizes.
5. There are some students on the sport ground.
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III. . .
1.She ___ than her sister.
a) tall b) taller c) more taller
2.You are even ___ than before.
a) more beautiful b) beautiful c) the most beautiful
3.I earn ___ than a postman.
a) little b) the least c) less
4. She is the ____ pupil in the school.
a) most intelligent b) more intelligent c) less intelligent
5. The ___ is the day, the ____ is the night.
a) taller smaller b) shorter longer c) more worse
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IV. . .
1. He asked me ____ questions.
a) some b) any c) not any
2.I havent ___ money at all.
a) no b) some c) any
3.. Are the ____ pictures on the wall?
a) some b) any c) not any
4. There are ____ textbooks on the desk.
a) no b) no any c) any
5. You can buy stamps at ___ post office.
a) some b) no c) any
: Indefinite (Present Indefinite, Past Indefinite, Future Indefinite).
V. . :
1. I ___ John and Mary last week.
a) see b) saw c) shall see
2.I ___ live far from the center of town.
a) arent b) dont c) isnt
3.My boss ____ away for the next three days.
a) are b) were c) will be
4. Do you think this style ____ me?
a) suits b) suit c) shall suit
5. Harry ___ ill last week but now he is better.
a) is b) was c) will be
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STRATFORD-ON-AVON
Stratford-on-Avon lies at the very heart of England. It attracts people not by its history and connection with William Shakespeare, but also by its wonderful nature and typical English character.
Stratford stands on the river-Avon and is one of the oldest market towns. It preserves its own atmosphere. There are beautiful woods, green fields, a quiet river and lovely houses in it. You will not see modern buildings there. The houses are small and a lot of them are very old. Some of them date back to Shakespeares time.
Here you will visit Shakespeares birthplace. It is a museum now. In one room there is a little wooden desk, which he sat at, when he went to school. There is a wonderful garden behind the house. Round the corner there is Grammar school that Shakespeare attended.
Thousands of people from all parts of England and foreign tourists come here on Shakespeares birthday (23-d April) every year.
Among other sights there is a monument with the statue of the great poet on the top and with characters from his plays round it.
And, of course, you will visit the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, a redbrick building on the banks of the Avon. It is a living memorial to the poets work. The Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the best known and largest theatre companies in the world, which regularly performs here and in London.
VII. .
1) Stratford-on-Avon is a town where Shakespeare was born.
2) Some of the old houses in Stratford date back to Shakespeares time.
3) There are beautiful woods, green fields, a quiet river and modern buildings in Stratford.
4) The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a redbrick building that stands on the banks of the river Avon.
5) In Stratford you can visit Grammar school that Shakespeare attended.
6) One of the sights of Stratford is a monument with the statue of Shakespeare on the top and with characters from his plays round it.
7) Stratford-on-Avon is one of the oldest market towns and it preserves its own atmosphere.
8) There is a wonderful garden behind the Shakespeares house.
9) Shakespeares house is situated on the banks of the Avon.
10) Many tourists come here only because they want to visit Shakespeares birthplace.
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1.- : ) Simple (Present, Past, Future); Continuous (Present, Past, Future); .
2. : Participle I (Present Participle), Participle II (Past Participle) , - .
3. : ) : can (could), may - to be able to, to be allowed to; ) : must, - to have to, to be to, should, ought to.
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1.
He... for his help
)was thanked
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1. : - Simple, Continuous, Perfect (Present, Past, Future); - Simple (Present, Past, Future). . .
1) The president... by his wife on his recent tour.
a) accompanies
b) was accompanied
c) accompanied
2) The picture... soon by the painter.
a) will be finished
b) was finished
c) finished
3) They... to Britain twice.
a) have been
b) has been
c) are
4) It... at 12 oclock yesterday.
a) is raining
b) was raining
c) rained
5) She...him long before he left for India.
a) knew
b) had known
c) has known
d)
2. : - Participle I, Participle II.
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1) The... team slowly left the field.
a) defeating
b) defeated
2) Everyone finds the circus...
a) exciting
b) excited
3) When she met him he was a... man.
a) breaking
b) broken
4) Oliver lay... with mud and dust.
a) covered
b) covering
5) At the moment there walked into the room... himself with a stick a stout old gentleman.
a) supporting
b) supported
3. : .
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1)...I have your book for a moment?
a) Might
b) Must
c) May
2) Our teacher... speak three languages.
a) can
b) must
c) may
3) Your coat is quite new. You... buy another one.
a) mustnt
b) neednt
c) cant
4) Id like... play chess.
a) to have to
b) to be able to
c) may
5) Students... interrupt their teacher.
a) cannot
b) neednt
c) mustnt
4. .
Great Britain
Great Britain (official name the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) is situated on two large islands, the larger of which is Great Britain, the smaller is Ireland. In addition to these two islands Great Britain includes over five hundred small islands.
The total area of Great Britain is 240,000 sq. km,its population is over 56 mln people.
In the north west and west the country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, in the east by the North Sea, it is separated from France by the English Channel.
The island of Great Britain is divided into two parts: mountainous and lowland.
There are no very long rivers. The most important rivers are the Thames (the deepest) and the Severn (the longest).
Great Britain consists of four main parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Administratively Great Britain is divided into 55 counties. The biggest cities of the country are London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy. Officially the head of the state is the Queen (or the King). However, the power of the Queen in Great Britain is not absolute. She acts only on the advice of the ministers and Parliament. Parliament in Great Britain exists since 1265 and is the eldest in the world. It consists of two Houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
Great Britain is a highly-developed industrial country. The main branches of British industry are machine-building, ship-building, metallurgy, electronics, etc.
5. .
1.Great Britain(official name the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) is situated on two large islands.
2. In addition to these two islands Great Britain includes over five hundred small islands.
3. The total area of Great Britain is 500,000 sq. km.
4.In the north-west and west the country is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, in the east by the North Sea, it is separated from France by the English Channel.
5. There are no long rivers in Great Britain.
6. Great Britain consists of four main parts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland.
7. Administratively Great Britain is divided into 75 counties.
8. Great Britain is a parliamentary monarchy.
9. The capital of Great Britain is Glasgow.
10. Great Britain is a highly developed industrial country.
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1. : Simple, Continuous, Perfect (Present, Past, Future); - Simple (Present, Past, Future.)
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1. The devil is not so black as he....
a) is painted
b) was painting
c) paints
2. The new building of our University... to the visitors tomorrow.
a) was shown
b) will be shown
c) showed
3. I... him for a long time
a) know
b) has know
c) have known
4. He... a car when we saw him.
a) is driving
b) was driving
c) will be driving
5. The students... their last exam before holidays began.
a) passed
b) pass
c) had passed
2. : - Participle I, Participle II.
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1. The third and the largest painting was the last work... by the artist.
a) doing
b) done
2. It seems to be a very... story.
a) interesting
b) interested
3. The circus tent is always filled with... children.
a) exciting
b) excited
4. It was a letter... by someone in close touch with Celia.
a) written
b) writing
5. The servant took us into a large hall... with flowers and carpets.
a) decorated
b) decorating
3. : .
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1.... I come in?
a) Can
b) May
c) Might
2. We... not get the medicine and returned home without it.
a) might
b) had to
c) could
3. The boy... drive my car if he passes his exam.
a) may
b) will be allowed to
c) can
4. My lips were stiff. I... hardly speak.
a) could
b) might
c) had to
5. Every member of a trade union... pay a small sum of money.
a) must
b) could
c) might
4. .
The United States of America
After its 200th birthday the United States of America still holds the leading position in the western world. What makes the USA the leader is its economic, political and military dominance over other countries.
The United States are situated in the central part of the North American Continent between the two oceans: the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West. They border with Canada and Mexico.
The country consists of three separate parts. They are the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and the rest major part of the USA.
There are many big cities and towns in the USA: New York, San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles are the biggest of them.
The United States of America is a parliamentary republic. The government is divided into three branches: legislative (the US Congress), executive (the President and his Administration) and the judicial (the US Supreme Court).
There are two main political parties in the USA: the Democratic (symbolized by a donky) and the Republican (its symbol is an elephant).
The US President is both head of state and government. He is elected for a four year term. Presidential elections are held every leap year on the first Tuesday after first Monday in November.
Each of the fifty states of the USA has a constitution patterned after the federal Constitution.
The Presidency means not only a man: means an institution the executive branch of the government.
5. .
1. The United States of America still holds the leading position in the world.
2. The United States of America are situated in the central part of the North American Continent between the two oceans: the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Pacific Ocean to the West.
3. The United States of America border with France and Portugal.
4. The country consists of three separate parts: the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska and the rest major part of the USA.
5. The biggest cities of the USA are: Mexico, Lima,Dublin.
6. The United States of America is a parliamentary republic.
7. There are two main political parties in the USA: the Democratic and the Republican.
8. The US President is both head of the state and government.
9. The President is elected for a seven- year term.
10. Each of the fifty states of the USA has a constitution patterned after the federal Constitution.
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1. : - Simple, Continuous, Perfect (Present, Past, Future); Simple (Present, Past, Future).
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1. At the Customs House I... to open my suit-case.
a) asked
b) was asked
c) am asking
2. The monitor of the group... next week.
a) will be elected
b) was elected
c) has been elected
3. They... since last year.
a) have been divorced
b) were divorced
c) will be divorced
4. I... slowly down the street when somebody called me.
a)was walking
b) am walking
c) will be walking
5. After she... she felt better.
a) had cried
b) cries
c) has cried
11) : - ParticipleI, ParticipleII.
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1. I felt suddenly small...beside those immense walls of stone.
a) standing
b)stood
2. Generally...,the problem is not so easy as it seems to be.
a) spoken
b) speaking
3. He stood for a while... my hands.
a) holding
b) held
4. Frankly... I cant approve of his behaviour.
a) speaking
b) spoken
5. He will certainly come if...
a) asked
b)asking
3. : .
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1....I call you Bob?
a) May
b) Can
c) Could
2. Why are you late? You... to have come at 10 a. m.
a) were
b) can
c) may
3. Dont make so much noise. We... wake the baby.
a) mustnt
b) cant
c) are to
4. Their son... stay up late last night to watch the World Cup on TV.
a) could
b) was allowed to
c) had to
5. Ive got a terrible headache.
- You... take an aspirin.
a) should
b) must
c) can
4. .
Canada
Canada is the second largest country in the world. It covers the northern part of the North America. Its total area is more than 9 mln sq km. Canadas only neighbour is the USA. The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
Most of northern Canada has subarctic or arctic climates, with long cold winters lasting 8 to 11 months, short sunny summers, and litle precipitation. In contrast, the populated south has a variety of climotological landscapes.
The total population is about 25 mln people with average population density of 2.8 per sq. km.
English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equal status and equal rights and previleges as to their use in all governmental institutions.
Canada is a federation of 10 provinces and 2 northern territories. The federal Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the Senate. The leader of the party that wins the largest number of seats in a newly elected House of Commons is asked to form the government.
Canada is a world leader in the production of asbestos, nickel and different other elements, forestry products and takes the first place in the world in the export of minfrals. It exports paper, metals, oil.Agriculture is of major importance to the economy as a whole and is basic in many areas. Canada is among the worlds leading wheat producers and is the second in the export of the wheat.
5. .
1.Canada is the first largest country in the world.
2. Canada covers the northern part of North America and its total area is more than 9 mln sq. km.
3.The capital of Canada is Ottawa.
4.Canada has short warm winters and long summers.
5. English and French are the official languages of Canada and have equal status and equal rights and previleges as to their use in all governmental institutions.
6.Canada is a parliamentary monarchy.
7. The federal Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the Senate.
8. The leader of the party that wins the largest number of seats in a newly elected House of Commons is asked to form the government.
9. Canada is a world leader in the production of asbestos, nickel, forestry products and takes the first place in the world in the export of minerals.
10. Canada is among the worlds leading wheat producers and the second in the export of the wheat.
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1. : - Simple, Continuous, Perfect (Present, Past, Future); - Simple (Present, Past, Future).
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1. The novel War and Peace ... by Tolstoy.
a) writing
b) was written
c) is writing
2. The agreement... at the next meeting.
a) will be discussed
b) are discussed
c) was discussed
3. He... away for a month.
a) has been
b) was
c) is
4. The family... a party when the post arrived.
a) was having
b) is having
c) had
5. He rose to fame after he... the novel Pickwick Papers.
a) has written
b) writes
c) had written
2. : - Participle I, Participle II.
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1. The doctor looked...
a) worried
b) worring
2. He did not even glance at the... man.
a) murded
b) murdering
3. He answered through the... door.
a) locked
b) locking
4. We stood on the bridge in the fog... for a taxi.
a) waiting
b) waited
5. He lay on his bed... a cigarette.
a) smoked
b) smoking
3. : .
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1. I have a thorn in my finger. I... remove it.
a) cant
b) neednt
c) may
2. They were so tired that they... stand on their feet.
a) might not
b) couldnt
c) mustnt
3. I have not finished writing my paper, so Ill... do it next term.
a) have to
b) be allowed to
c) could
4. On his way he... cross a narrow wooden bridge over a stream.
a) was allowed to
b) had to
c) could
5. They were told that they... continue the research work.
a) were to
b) could
c) may
4. .
Australia
Australia is lying south- east of Asia, between the Pacific and Indian oceans. Its the worlds smallest continent which is completely surrounded by ocean expances. Its total area is 7,682,300 sq. km.
The continent Australia is divided into four regions: a low, sandy eastern coastal plain, the eastern highland, the central plain, and the western plateau. Although Australia has a wide diversity of climatic conditions, the climate of Australia is generally warm and dry, with no extreme cold and little frost. It changes from comfortably mild in the sourth to hot in the central part and north.
The total population is about 17 mln people with the average density of about 2 persons per sq. km. Most Australians are of British or Irish ancestry as the country was the British colony. More than 99% of the population speak English.
The capital of Australia is Canberra. Australia has a federal Parliamentary government. The Australian federation was formed from six former British colonies which then became states. The Australian constitution combines the traditions of British parliamentary monarchy with important elements of the US federal system.
Australia is the worlds largest wool producer and one of the worlds largest wheat exporters. The main sources of foreighn earnings are wool, food and minerals (such as iron, copper, zinc, plumbum) which also provide raw materials for home processing industry.
5. .
1. Australia is lying between the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
2. Australia is the worlds smallest continent which is completely surrounded by ocean expances.
3.The continent is divided into four regions: a low, sandy eastern coastal plain, the eastern highland, the central plain and the western plateau.
4.Australia has a wide diversity of climatic conditions, the climate of Australia is generally warm and dry, with no extreme cold and little frost.
5.The total population is about 20 mln people
6. Most Australians are of British or Irish ancestry as the country was the British colony.
7.The capital of Australia is Canberra.
8. The Australian federation was formed from French colonies.
9. The Australian constitution combines the traditions of British parliamentary monarchy with important elements of the US federal system.
10. Australia is the worlds largest wool producer and one of the worlds largest wheat exporters.
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1. : -
Simple, Continuous, Perfect (Present, Past, Future); - Simple (Present, Past, Future).
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1. The music... by Beethoven.
a) was composed
b) composed
c) composes
2. Many tasty things... by mother for our party.
a) made
b) will be made
c) makes
3.... you ever... to London?
a) Have been
b) Had been
c) Will be
4. The student... in the library from 3 till 5 yesterday.
a) was working
b) is working
c) woked
5. After she... the problem thoroughly she wrote a very good article.
a) has studied
b) studied
c) had studied
2. : Participle I, Participle II.
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1. It was an old woman... glasses.
a) worn
b) wearing
2. He shook his head as though... in wonder and admiration.
a) lost
b) loosing
3. If... tonight the telegram will be delivered early in the morning.
a) sending
b) sent
4.... an orphan at six, he was brought up by a distant relative.
a) Being
b) Been
5.... by appearances he looked like a man whose life was hard and full of sorrows.
a) Judging
b) Judged
3. : .
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1. The rain had stopped, so we... take umbrellas.
a) didnt have to
b) could
c) might
2.Well, you... write this exercise at home , said the teacher.
a) can
b) are to
c) had to
3. Im sorry I couldnt come yesterday. I... work late.
a) must
b) had t
c) might
4. They... take every Friday off last year.
a) were allowed to
b) could
c) will be able to
5.... I have your pen for a moment?
a) Might
b) Must
c) May
4. .
New Zealand
New Zealand is situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean on two large islands: the North Island and the South Island. Its total area is 268,112 sq. km.
The South Island is significantly more mountainous than the North Island. New Zealand has a temperate, moist ocean climate without marked seasonal variations in temperature or rainfall.
The total population is more than 3.3 mln people with the average population density of about 12 persons per sq. km. About 85% of the population are classified as Europeans. Most of them are of British descend. New Zealand is the member of British Commonwealth. English is the universal language.
The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. Like the United Kingdom New Zealand is a constitutional monarchy. Officially the head of the state is the British Queen (or the King) whose representative, the governor general, is appointed for a five year term. The government of New Zealand is democratic and modeled on that of the United Kingdom.
5. .
1.New Zealand is situated in the southwest Pacific Ocean on two large islands: the North Island and the South Island.
2.Its total area is 889,121 sq. km.
3.The South Island is significantly more mountainous than the North Island.
4. New Zealand has a temperate, moist ocean climate without marked seasonal variations in temperature or rainfall.
5. The total population is more than 5.3 mln people.
6. Most of the population are classified as Europeans.
7.New Zealand is the member of British Commonwealth.
8. German is the universal language.
9. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington.
10. Officially the head of the state is the British Queen (or the King) whose representative,the governor-general, is appointed for a five-year term.
