1 Benjamin Franklin's first idea about electricity was published in 1752. Первая идея Бенджамина Франклина об электричестве была опубликована в 1752. 2 A pencil was connected to an electric wire. Карандаш был присоединён к электрическому проводу. 3 A lot of telegraph companies had been set up by 1861. К 1861 году было основано(создано, открыто) много телеграфных компаний. 4 More and more money had to be raised to lay a cable at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Приходилось собирать всё больше и больше денег, чтобы проложить кабель по дну Атлантического океана. 5 Nowadays news and business information can be sent instantly to almost every part of the world. В наши дни новости и деловая информация может быть отправлена незамедлительно практически в любую часть мира.
Задание 1. 1. His work was more careless than mine.
His work was the most careless in the class.
2. Basketball is more popular than tennis.
Basketball is the most popular (sport) in the USA.
3. This watch is more expensive than that one.
This watch is the most expensive in the shop
4. Tuesday is more convenient for me than Friday.
Tuesday is the most convenient for me of all week- days.
Задание 2.
1. I‘m going on a trip to New York.
2. Please make an appointment when you come.
3. My brother isn’t going with me.
4. Were you interviewed by Mr. Cooper?
5. Did you put your signature on this application form?
6. I have changed my appointment on Monday to Tuesday.
7. I can come any day besidesThursday.
Задание 3.
1. The performance must be over and there are many people leaving the theatre.
2. I don’t believe that he said it. He can’t say such things.
3. It is impossible that they should have refused to help you. They can’t break their promise.
4. Can you really mean this?
5. I’m sure my students must be at a lecture now; they never miss classes.
6. The message must be delivered in time as we received an immediate answer.
7. There is no doubt that was all prepared beforehand. He may watch you.