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Exercise 50
1. You speak English without mistakes. It's getting... (good).
2. Who's the... (popular) singer in your country?
3. The meal in this cafe cost... (little) than I expected.
4. The cartoons with Tom and Jerry are the... (funny) for me.
5. Who is the... (good) pupil in your class?
6. The weather was terrible, rather... (bad) than on Monday.
7. I'm three years... (old) than Mary.
8. The end of the year is the... (busy) time in my life.
9. I'd like to have a... (big) car than my old one.
10. Three kilometers is the... (far) distance I've ever run.
11. Among all the exams this one is the... (difficult).
12. The... (great) national holiday in our country is Victory Day.
13. Hard beds are... (healthy) for the back than soft ones.
14. Which month is the... (short) in the year?
15. This winter is... (warm) than usual.
Exercise 51
The Super Saver Department Store is 1. _______ (popular) store in the town. It isn't 2. ______ (cheap), and it isn't 3. (expensive). It doesn't have 4. ______ (good) products, and it doesn't have all 5. ______(bad). The furniture isn't 6. ________ (comfortable) you can buy, but it's 7. _________ (comfortable) than the furniture at many other shops. The clothes aren't 8. __________ (good) you can find, but they are 9. ________ (good) than the same ones at many other stores. You can ask why the Super Saver Department Store is so popular in the town. It is because the prices are reasonable and the products are high quality.
Exercise 52
My new job is great. I like it 1. _______ better than my old one. The people here are 2. ______ than I expected. Luckily my new boss isn't as rude 3. ______ my old one, Mrs Crossley, was. I hated her. She was the 4. ______ Friendly person I've ever met. Everyone here is older 5. ______ In fact I'm 6. ______ Person in the office. But I don't mind.
The good thing about the job is that I get a 7. ______ more money, although not much more than I did before. The bad thing is that the journey isn't 8. ______ simple as it was in my old job, where the bus took me straight there. Now I have to change buses. But I'm allowed to start work early. The 9. _____ I leave home, 10. ______ the journey is because the buses aren't so crowded.
| 1. | a) more | b) most | c) much | d) very |
| 2. | a) more nice | c) nicer | ||
| b) most nice | d) nicest | |||
| 3. | a) as | b) so | c) than | d) that |
| 4. | a)least | b)less | c) little | d) so |
| 5. | a) as I | b) as me | c) than I | d) than me |
| 6. | a) the youngest | c) more young | ||
| b)younger | d) the most young | |||
| 7. | a) bit | b) less | c) lot | d) much |
| 8. | a) as | b) less | c) more | d) same |
| 9. | a) early | b) earlier | c) earliest | d) more early |
| 10. | a) more easier | c) the easier | ||
| b) more easy | d) the easy |
Exercise 52
| 1. I met my... (good) friend yesterday in the shop. | ||
| a. goodest | b. better | c. best |
| 2. Ann is... (young) child in her family. | ||
| a. the youngest | b. the younger | c. young |
| 3. Henry is not... (tall) his elder brother. | ||
| a. taller | b. so tall as | c. tallest |
| 4. Your friend looked upset yesterday. I'm glad he looks... (happy) today. | ||
| a. more happy | b. happier | c. happy as |
| 5. Where is... (near) post-office? | ||
| a. the nearest | b. the next | c. nearer |
| 6. Public transport in London is... (expensive) in Europe. | ||
| a. the expensivest | b. more expensive | c. the most expensive |
| 7. The 22nd of December is... (short) day in the year. | ||
| a. the short | b. the shorter | c. the shortest |
| 8. The Mars is... (cold) planet than the Earth. | ||
| a. the coldest | b. a colder | c. a cold |
| 9. My... (old) sister doesn't live with us. | ||
| a. elder | b. older | c. oldest |
| 10. This house is... (high) of all the ones in the street. | ||
| a. higher | b. the highest | c. as high |
| 11. Go to the library if you need... (far) information. | ||
| a. far | b. furthest | c. further |
| 12. I'm getting... (fat) after the holidays. | ||
| a. fatter | b. fattest | c. fat |
| 13. The problem was... (serious) than we expected | ||
| a. seriouser | b. as serious | c. more serious |
| 14. Let's go by train. It's much... (cheap). | ||
| a. cheap | b. cheaper | c. the cheapest |
| 15. I earn... (little) money than my husband does. | ||
| a. little | b. more little | c. less |
| 16. This hotel is much... (popular) among the tourists. | ||
| a. more popular | b. most popular | c. little popular |
| 17. He was one of the... (dangerous) criminals in the country. | ||
| a. dangerous | b. more dangerous | c. most dangerous |
| 18. Don't worry. The situation isn't so bad. It could be... (bad). | ||
| a. badder | b. worse | c. worst |
| 19. That was the... (happy) day in my life. | ||
| a. happy | b. happier | c. happiest |
| 20. This coffee is very weak for me. I prefer a bit... (strong). | ||
| a. strong | b. stronger | c. strongest |
Exercise 55
1. I'd like to buy... flowers for her birthday.
2. There aren't... supermarkets in this part of town.
3. Is there... cheese in this salad? It's very tasty.
4. The tomatoes in the shop didn't look very good, I didn't buy ….
5. There is... sugar in my coffee. I don't like bitter taste.
6. Yesterday I went to a restaurant with... of my friends.
7. Can you lend me... money?
8. I'm going to cook pancakes but we haven't... eggs.
9. I've bought... interesting books for you.
10. Ann didn't take... photos on her holiday.
11. There are... oranges in this shop, only apples.
12. When we were in that city, we visited... nice places.
13. It's very hot in this room and there is... fresh air, too.
14. I can do this job alone. I don't need... help.
15. I can't see... bread on the table. Bring me it, please.
16. It's better to go to the shop and buy... fresh salad.
17. I don't smoke. There are... cigarettes in my home.
18. Are there... vacant seats in this bus?
19. Would you like... tea?
20. This couple hasn't got... children.
Exercise 56
1. There was a thunderstorm during the night but I heard ….
2. There isn't... I like on the menu.
3. Fred isn't a nice person.... likes him.
4. She said... to me but I didn't understand it.
5. Would you like... to drink?
6. I can't hear … Can you turn the radio up?
7. Ann is lonely in London because she doesn't know ….
8.... has broken the window but we don't know who.
9. I didn't eat... because I wasn't hungry.
10. — What's that in your hand? — ….
11. I haven't invited... to my birthday party yet.
12.... will help you. You must do it yourself.
13. — What are doing tonight? —... special.
14. I might know what you are looking for.... is on the shelf.
15. Ken was in hospital for two days but... went to see him.
16. There wasn't... in the cinema. It was qute empty.
17. I'm looking for my keys. Has... seen them?
18. This is a secret. Please don't tell... it.
19. Listen!... is knocking at the door.
20. He is stranger in this place.... knows him.
Exercise 57
Dear Peter,
I've been here for two months and I don't like this place. I haven't met 1. ____ interesting. Also, it's very quiet in the evenings. All the shops and restaurants close early, the streets are empty. There's 2. _____ to go and 3. _____ good on TV.
Then yesterday 4. _____ told me about a sport club 5. _____ near my house. So I decided to try it. I found it — it's only ten minutes from my house and it's great. The people there are very friendly. 6. _____ tells you what to do — you can choose for yourself. In the middle of the evening 7. _____ s aid, 'Hello, I'm Tony. Are you doing 8. _____ later this evening? Would you like to go for 9. ____ to eat?, 'Yes, I'd love to.'
We had delicious pizzas and that night I thought to myself, 'This town is getting better! I haven't been 10. _____ for two months and now I've been tо two places in one evening and made a friend.'
All the best.
George.
Exercise 58
1. Do you like... new flat? You look happy.
2. I know Mr Brown but I haven't met with... wife.
3. The Greens are my relatives.... house is not far from here.
4. It's Carole's birthday party. We will meet all... friends there.
5. I saw Liz with... husband yesterday.
6. I'm football fan. It's... favourite sport.
7. Where is... car? It's over there.
8. I can't touch with Ann. Do you know... phone number?
9. They're going to sell... old house.
10. Please, cut... hair but not very short.
11. Oxford is famous for... university.
12. It was slippery so I fell down and hurt... leg.
13. Aunt kissed Emma on... cheek.
14. The fans were all shouting at the top of... voices.
15. Henry introduced me to... friends.
16. She is a great actress, tonight... performance was excellent.
17. Take the rabbit out of... cage – we need to clean it.
18. My grandparents live in Paris,... flat is in the centre.
19. Michael has lost... passport in the airport.
20. I can't understand you. What's... problem?
Exercise 60
1. This isn't Lara's bag.... is black.
2. I know Jack's handwriting. This copy-book is ….
3. Don't use my computer, it's only ….
4. I don't want to think about it. It's their problems, not ….
5. Tom was with the new girlfriend of ….
6. It's a nice camera. Is it...?
7. Can we use your washing machine?... is broken.
8. I'm meeting a friend of... this evening.
9. He didn't have an umbrella, so she gave him ….
10. I've passed my exam. Have you passed...?
PERSONAL PRONOUNS
Exercise 61
1. 
Who is that strange man? Why are you looking at...?
2. This is my new girl-friend. Do you know...?
3. Where are my shoes? I can't find ….
4. I can' t find my keys. Where are...?
5. We are going to the cinema. Let you join...!
6. — Where is the newspaper? — You're sitting on ….
7. I hope they haven't gone without ….
8. I don't like noisy parties. I never go to ….
9. She needs some money. Can you lend it to...?
10. This is your letter. I'll bring it for ….
11. I'm talking to you. Please listen to ….
12.... is a very nice man. I trust him.
13. Mary wants these books. Can you give... to...?
14. Ann never drinks milk. She hates ….
15. She is not friendly. I don't like,,,.
Exercise 68
1. The doctor said to me that I (shall/should) rest for a week.
2. She says she (will come/would come) on time.
3. He said that he (is going/was going) to learn Spanish.
4. I say the weather (will be/would be) fine sooner or later.
5. He said that they (were/had been) friends at school.
6. I asked my sister what she (has/had) bought as a birthday present.
7. My cousin said he (can/could) ski very well.
8. Mother says to her son to (go/went) to the dentist.
9. He said that he (is/was) staying at Rites' Hotel then.
10. I always say he (is/was) a very clever man.
11. She asked if her knowledge of French (is/was) good.
12. Kate said that she (has/had) many pets at home.
13. Jack said that he (wants/wanted) to find a new job.
14. He says to everyone he (has/had) just heard this news.
15. He said that he (lived/had lived) in Moscow many years before.
16. The teacher asked who (is /was) present that day.
17. The police warn the people that they (must/had to) be careful on the roads.
18. She said that it (is/was) a secret between us.
19. My friend says he (has/had) just returned from London.
20. Bob said he (will/would) leave soon.
Exercise 69
A. Повествовательное предложение.
Подл. + said / told + that + подл.+ сказуемое в нужном прошедшем времени.
1. 'I'm going to the seaside soon,' she said.
2. 'The film will be interesting,' I hoped.
3. 'I have just bought the tickets to the cinema,' she told us.
4. 'Breakfast is served from 7 till 9,' said the waiter.
5. 'Everything must be ready in time,' he ordered.
6. 'I'm sorry that I lost your ticket', he said.
7. 'It wasn't me who took your glasses', he said.
8. 'I'm sorry for making you angry yesterday', he said
9. 'The weather is so cold but I haven't got a jacket', she said
10. A gardener is cutting the grass at the moment', she warned
B. Вопросительное предложение.
Подл. + asked + if (whether)/Bonpoc. слово + подл. + сказуемое в нужном прошедшем времени.
1. 'Does this bus stop at the next station?' asked Helen.
2. 'Have you reserved a seat?' I asked him.
3. 'Are you working now?' he asked her.
4. 'Did you sleep well last night?' I asked my mother.
5. 'Can you play the piano?' the teacher asked.
6. 'Will you come again? she asked
7. 'Why are you late?'I asked her.
8. 'Where were you yesterday?' his father asked.
9. 'Who has broken the window?' the teacher shouted.
10. 'Where will we meet next time?' I wanted to know.
11. 'What can I do for you?' she asked.
12. 'Why are you smiling?' he asked
С. Повелительное предложение.
Подл. + asked/ ordered/ told + (not) to + инфинитив.
1. 'Don't touch anything!' she ordered.
2. 'Lend me some money.' she asked.
3. 'Look at this paper,' he said.
4. 'Think well before you answer,' he advised.
5. 'Don't go alone in the evening,' she warned.
6. 'Don't lie to me!' my mother said.
7. 'Come with me', he suggested.
8. 'Don't play with matches,' his mother ordered.
9. 'Feed the dogs, please,' he asked me.
10. 'Sweep the kitchen floor,' she asked.
Exercise 70
1. He wanted to know if I had been to the party ….
a. this week b. that week c. next week
2. She asked me if I... her dinner.
a. like b. liked c. had liked
3. He said he... late that evening.
a. will be b. is c. would be
4. The secretary said that Miss Brown wasn't ….
a. there b. here c. in there
5. The children said they... like the film.
a. don't b. didn't c. hadn't
6. Ann says she... this film.
a. already saw b. had already seen c. has already seen
7. He asked me how I felt ….
a. this day b. today c. that day
8. She said that she... eighteen years old the following Sunday,
a. will be b. would be c. was
9. He said that they... to Britain before.
a. had never been b. have never been c. were never
10. My neighbour said that his son had gone away ….
a. ago b. before c. before long
11. She said that she... very busy then.
a. was b. is c. will be
12. The teacher told the children... so much noise.
a. don't b. not to make c. not make
13. He said that he... play different musical instruments then.
a. could b. can c. would be able
14. The girl said that her name... Jane.
a. is b. are c. was
15. He said that... weeks had been the longest ones in his life.
a. this b. those c. these
16. Peter agreed that he... to give up smoking.
a. has b. had c. have
17. He asked me whether he... the doctor.
a. would call b. will call c. should call
18. My mother told me... more quietly.
a. to say b. to ask c. to speak
19. She told me that she... to visit her relatives in Kiev.
a. is going b. was going c. would going
20. Julia said that she had to leave ….
a. now b. at the moment c. immediately
21. Ted asked if I... the drink.
a. liked b. would like c. like
22. The policeman asked what ….
a. happened b. did happen c. had happened
23. He said that he hadn't had anything to eat ….
a. this morning b. that morning c. at the morning
24. She says that she... think about it.
a. will b. would c. is
25. Kate said that she would see me ….
a. the following day b. tomorrow c in the next day
Exercise 84
1. The children watch too much TV.
2. I'm so tired because I don't sleep enough.
3. He is coming today for my birthday party.
4. The prices of food have doubled this year already.
5. She knows it's true.
6. There are no parking places in this street.
7. Children in England wear a school uniform.
8. You can translate this easy text yourself.
9. He has just called me from Moscow.
10. They have already built five houses this year.
11. The Olympic Games were in Beijing in 2008.
12. Everyone left the beach because of the bad weather.
13. They managed to get across the river in an old boat.
14. The plane took off twenty minutes ago.
15. The fashion models were wearing the designer's new Italian collection.
16. That meal was worse than the one we had last time.
17. When the show had finished, we went out for a meal.
18. I had done my homework by her coming.
19. In my last job I could work from home.
20. We used to play football on our school ground.
21. I promise I'll do it again.
22. You will want something to eat when you arrive.
23. She'll certainly try her best to be there on time.
24. They will come back to the camp next summer.
25. I will be preparing for my exam the whole week.