2.
A: Kate is good at playing the guitar, isn't she?
B: Yes, I heard her play in a concert last week. She was great!
3.
A: Mike! Could you let the dog out?
B: No. Sorry, Mum! I'm busy helping Dad at the moment.
4.
A: There's no point in trying to do these exercises. They're too difficult.
B: You shouldn't give up so easily. Here, let me help you.
5.
A: How about going to the park?
B: I'd prefer staying in and watching a DVD.
6.
A: Where's Velma? I need to ask her something.
B: She isn't here. She always goes swimming at this time of the day.
7.
A: What would you like me to make for dinner?
B: Please, don't trouble yourself. Let's have a takeaway tonight - my treat!
8.
A: Did Sue manage to get here early today?
B: Yes, I saw her working on her computer as I came in.
Объяснение:
1. It was very cold yesterday.
2. When did you meet him?
3. I have not seen him since 1987.
4. Have you gathered many mushrooms?
5. Where have you put the newspaper? I want to read it, but cannot find it anywhere.
6. The new school began working last year.
7. At last, I have done all my homework: now I shall go out.
8. The building of the house began early in April.
9. The rain has stopped but a cold wind is still blowing.
10. We have already solved the problem.
11. Не(came a moment ago.
12. I've never spoken to him.
13. Не has just finished his work.
14. Have you (made) any spelling mistakes in your dictation?
15. What books did you read when you lived in the country? 16. They have not yet come from the south.
17. Не was ill last week, but now he has recovered.
18. If everybody has read this new novel, let's discuss it.
19. Have you booked tickets? Yes, I booked them several days ago.
20. - I can hardly recognize you. I haven't seen you since you
left for Moscow. - And you have changed so much.
21. Have you read all the books on this shelf?
22. I haven't seen my cousin since last year.
2. longest
3. longer
4. highest
5. most dangerous
6. larger
7. cleverer