1. а) Tim was very exhausted. He tried keeping his eyes open, but he couldn't
b) James needed to borrow some money. He tried
to ask his best friend, but he was short of money, too.
c) Kids tried to put
the fireout but didn't succeed. Finally,someone called the firebrigade.
d) Kate rang the doorbell, but nobody answered. Then she tried
to knock on the door, but there was still nothing.
e) .A baby tried to
reach the toy on the table, but he wasn't tall enough.
f) Could you leave my room for some time? I'm trying to concentrate
2.
а)Our grandparents aren't able to look after themselves anymore. They need looking after.
b) Your hair is getting too long. It needs to cut
c) There is no need
in ironing my skirt. It looks nice and doesn't need
d) My coat is dirty. It needs cleaning
e) We worked hard and need a rest now. We want to
go away to a warm country for a short break.
Объяснение
1. The freshman was laughed at.
2. The headmistress was spoken to yesterday.
3. The babies were looked after with great care.
4. That old house was not lived in.
5. Jim was sent for and told to prepare a report on that subject.
6. Our friend was thought about all the time.
7. He will be operated on in a week.
8. The pupil's parents were sent for.
9. The newspaper was looked for everywhere.
10. The bed was not slept in.