Choose the appropriate forms of the verbs to complete the sentences. Andy came and said that they (had written/had been writing) their essays for an hour and a half.
They (have learnt/have been learning) poems by heart this year.
When I got to the party, it already (had started/had been started).
It (has been snowing/has snowed) since morning. When will it stop snowing?
Do you think it (will snow/would snow) tomorrow?
I thought you (will visit/would visit) your granny tomorrow.
They don’t know when Mr Green (return/will return).
Jane (comes/will come) if you (ask/will ask) her.
Jack (was putting/put) on his coat when the telephone (was ringing/rang).
Fred constantly (comes/is coming) to school unprepared for his classes.
Complete these sentences with would rather orhad better.
He … talk to someone who can help him.
We … fly than go by train: it will take us less time.
… you … have the blue balloon than the green one?
Use the appropriate function words to complete the sentences (down, out, off, up).
My friend was asked to beat… the rhythm of the song on a small drum.
He had to beat the dog … with a sack.
I could feel the sun beating … on my head.
He said that he had beating … the police.
Complete these sentences with the appropriate prepositions (about, at, in, of, with, on, to).
She is always shy … speaking in public.
We could hardly see each other’s faces … the twilight.
I am not familiar… these papers. Where have you found them?
3) Further research … the topic has not produced any result.
4) Where is the key … the front door?
5) She always returns … twilight.
5. Translate into Russian.
1) blue-eyed, 2) old-fashioned, 3) broad- shouldered, 4) absent-minded, 5) hand-written, 6) home-made, 7) weather-beaten, 8) well-paid, 9) poorly-dressed, 10) heart-breaking.
According … my estimation we’ll arrive… Rome in two hours.
I sent her an e-mail … vain hope that she might call back.
5. Translate into Russian.
1) progress-making, 2) well-educated, 3) easy-going, 4) low-paid,
5) low-lying, 6) well-meaning, 7) sea-loving, 8) narrow-minded, 9) smart-looking, 10)fast-developing.
my trip
travelling is the most exciting thing in the world. first of all, it lets us discover the world from different sides, visit different countries and experience their cultures and traditions. moreover, we have a chance to enrich our knowledge about life in general and particularly about ourselves. travelling also gives us an opportunity to meet new interesting people, learn new languages, taste different national dishes and develop our skills. that’s why i’m trying to travel as much as possible. last year i visited new-york, usa. i got there by plane. it took me more than 8 hours. the most exciting thig i saw was the empire state building. i had a fantastic time and learnt a lot about this marvelous and famous landmark.the first thing i’ve noticed about this beautiful building is that it looks like a giant pencil, with a tall and pointed top. i caught my breath, when i rose my head to see it at first. the architecture of the empire state building is gorgeous.. there was so much to see and do inside the tower. there were two observations with spectacular views, lovely coffee shops and some souvenir shops. i’ve bought several postcards, so that i will always remember that day.i felt a little sad when it was time to live. i had a good time in new-york and i hope to go there again next winter.