1) But for the logical structure of the paper (but if it hadn't been for the logical structure of the paper), the lecturer would have failed to convey the main ideas of it to the audience. ИЛИ the main ideas of it wouldn't have been conveyed to the audience.
(НЕ ЗНАЮ КАКОЙ ВАМ НУЖНО ЗАЛОГ УПОТРЕБЛЯТЬ! Написала и в действительном и в страдательном. Сам выбирай!)
2) But for the lack of time (but if it had not been for the lack of time), the paper would have been translated into two working languages of the conference ИЛИ they would have translated the paper into two working languages of the conference.
3) But for your recommendation (but if it hadn't been for your recommendation), I wouldn't have known how to deliver the paper properly ИЛИ the paper wouldn't have been delivered properly.
4) But for his carelessness (but if it hadn't been for his carelessness), the application form wouldn't have been lost ИЛИ he would not have lost the application form.
5) But for sponsors (but if it hadn't been for sponsors), we would have failed to pay for the computer facilities ИЛИ the computer facilities wouldn't have been paid for.
6) But for shortage of funds (but if it hadn't been for shortage of funds), the conference would have been called twice a year ИЛИ they would have called the conference twice a year.
7) But for the efficient work of the editorial committee (but if it hadn't been for the efficient work of the editorial committee), the abstracts of papers wouldn't have been published in time. ИЛИ they would have failed to publish the abstracts of papers in time.
8) But for the taxi (but if it hadn't been for the taxi), I would have been late for the opening ceremony of the conference.
1. I am not acquainted with Mr. Jones, could you introduce me to him. I would like to make his acquaintance ___. 2. He greeted ___ me with a smile. 3. The chairman introduced the lecture to the audience. 4. It was necessary to make introductions ___ all round. There were many people present at the party. 5. On further acquaintance I found out that he is a very difficult person to deal with. 6. Remember me to you mother. She is such a nice person. 7. Give me kind regards to your sister. I haven't see her for ages. 8. How are you getting on? -Not too bad, thank you. 9. Fine, thanks. What about you? - Oh, more or less the same as usual. And how are things with you. 10. Hallo, Mary. How's life? - A bit hectic at the moment. I am very busy at work now and besides I've got my cousin staying with me. 11. You name has slipped out of my mind. 12. You take me for somebody else.
(НЕ ЗНАЮ КАКОЙ ВАМ НУЖНО ЗАЛОГ УПОТРЕБЛЯТЬ! Написала и в действительном и в страдательном. Сам выбирай!)
2) But for the lack of time (but if it had not been for the lack of time), the paper would have been translated into two working languages of the conference ИЛИ they would have translated the paper into two working languages of the conference.
3) But for your recommendation (but if it hadn't been for your recommendation), I wouldn't have known how to deliver the paper properly ИЛИ the paper wouldn't have been delivered properly.
4) But for his carelessness (but if it hadn't been for his carelessness), the application form wouldn't have been lost ИЛИ he would not have lost the application form.
5) But for sponsors (but if it hadn't been for sponsors), we would have failed to pay for the computer facilities ИЛИ the computer facilities wouldn't have been paid for.
6) But for shortage of funds (but if it hadn't been for shortage of funds), the conference would have been called twice a year ИЛИ they would have called the conference twice a year.
7) But for the efficient work of the editorial committee (but if it hadn't been for the efficient work of the editorial committee), the abstracts of papers wouldn't have been published in time. ИЛИ they would have failed to publish the abstracts of papers in time.
8) But for the taxi (but if it hadn't been for the taxi), I would have been late for the opening ceremony of the conference.