1 Throwing Mum and Dad a surprise party for their anniversary this year is really a …bright..idea!
2 Why don’t you take part in the cooking contest. I’m sure you’ll be the winner!
3 If you see a spider, make sure you don’t kill it; I’ve heard it’s bad luck.
4 We always sing Christmas carols during the holidays, as it is a strong tradition in my family.
5 Over the years, this organisation has raised a lot of money for different local charities.
6 The night sky burst with colour when the magnificent fireworks display began.
7 Henry really enjoyed the opportunity to experience life as a knight at England’s Medieval Festival last month.
8 It’s amazing how the town residents have transformed the local square into an open-air theatre for next week’s music festival.
9 The children were thrilled to see Disney floats at this year’s colourful …street parade.
10 Take a spare change of warm clothes with you on your camping trip; I’ve heard it gets quite cold in the mountains at night.
1 Mark stepped aside so that Molly could go in.
2 Peter and Greg were able to catch fish as they had fish hooks.
3 Sandy used to be able to speak Norwegian well.
4 Megan couldn't lie comfortably as the raft was small.
5 Meredith couldn't wash her hair as she hadn’t bought shampoo.
6 Mary couldn't stop crying then.
7 When Megan was an infant, she could only cry.
8 In a year, Melody will be able to speak Chinese.
9 The information can't be true! I don’t believe Nickolas.
10 Jane couldn't read any of the books she’d borrowed from Greg.
11 Melody’s brother can understand her ambitions.
12 Why don’t you ask Sally? Sally might be able to help you.
13 Benny couldn't walk because of sharp pain in his left foot, that’s why he got a taxi.
14 Bob wasn’t able to make his decision yesterday.
Choose the correct form of the verb. To or -ing?
1. I enjoy listening to music.
2. My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.
3. If you invest your money on the stock market, you risk to lose it.
Задание 2
Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. It was a nice day, so we decided to go for a walk.
2. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford going out very often.
3. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train.
Задание 3
Read the sentences and choose the right answer.
1. We were able to translate the letter into English without using a dictionary.
2. It was a long day. I was tired after running from shop to shop.
3. We lost our way because we went straight on instead of turning left.
Задание 4
Read the sentences and put the verbs into the correct form.
1. We tried to put the fire out but without success. We had to call the fire brigade.
2. Please leave me alone. I’m trying to concentrate.
3. He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can’t help smiling.