My favorite kind of sports is table tennis. It is a sport in which two or four players hit a lightweight, hollow ball back and forth with rackets. The game takes place on a hard table divided by a net. Except for the initial serve, players must allow a ball played toward them only one bounce on their side of the table and must return it so that it bounces on the opposite side. This game can be played inside or outside. Points are scored when a player fails to return the ball within the rules. Play is fast and demands quick reactions. A skilled player can impart several varieties of spin to the ball, altering its trajectory and limiting an opponent's options to great advantage.
I. 1. A well-known scientist works at this plant. – 1. На этом заводе работает известный ученый. а)
2. The students' hostel is within 20 minutes' walk from the Institute. – 2. студенческое общежитие находится в 20 минутах ходьбы от Института. в)
3. There are a lot of famous pictures in this museum. – 3. в этом музее много знаменитых картин. б)
II. 1. We have a large State Library in our city. – 1. У нас в городе есть большая государственная библиотека.
2. What are you plans for summer holiday? – Какие у вас планы на летний отдых?
3. My brother sometimes has dinner in the factory canteen. – 3. Мой брат иногда обедает в заводской столовой.
III. 1. The more often you visit this city, the more you like it. –1. Чем чаще вы посещаете этот город, тем больше он вам нравится.
2. The coldest time in winter is in January.
– 2. Самое холодное время зимой-январь.
3. That text is more difficult. – 3. Этот текст сложнее.
IV. 1. Almost any buildings in this city is attractive. –
2. We saw no old buildings in the city. –
3. There are some red and green apples on the plate. –