ТЕМА 2. COMPARATIVE DEGREES OF ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS
(СТЕПЕНИ СРАВНЕНИЯ ПРИЛАГАТЕЛЬНЫХ И НАРЕЧИЙ)
Ex. 1. Choose the proper adjectives or adverbs and translate the sentences:
Model: Ann speaks English…… / good, well.
Ann speaks English well.
1. Nick performed … at the previous tournament / bad, badly.
2. Nick demonstrated a … performance at the previous tournament /bad,badly.
3. The team played … the last game / terrible, terribly.
4. It was a really … game / terrible, terribly.
5. Pete plays tennis… / good, well.
6. Pete is a … tennis player / good, well.
7. Please, don’t walk so … I’m tired / quick, quickly.
8. This player is very … and agile / quick, quickly.
9. One should think … while playing chess / careful, carefully.
10. Be … while crossing the street / careful, carefully.
Ex. 2. Group the words into three columns A, B, C.
1.cold; 2. important; 3. bad; 4. slow; 5. simple; 6. good; 7. useful; 8. far; 9. much; 10. easy; 11. comfortable; 12. ancient; 13. round; 14. expressive; 15. little; 16. widely; 17. hard; 18. low. 19. certainly; 20. friendly.
| A | B | C |
| er / est | more / most | irregular form |
Ex. 3. Compare the things and people.
a) of equal size and quality
Model: The Russian language is difficult. And Belarusian?
The Belarusian language is as difficult as Russian.
1. Jack is very athletic. And Bob?
2. Football is very popular with Belarusian teenagers. And hockey?
3. Jogging is very good for health. And walking?
4. Our team’s performance was very successful at the last championship.
And your team’s?
5. His coach is very qualified. And yours?
6. Synchronized swimming is very spectacular. And rhythmic gymnastics?
7. John did well in the exam. And Ann?
8. The coach can rely on Mary. She is very responsible. And Kate?
9. Anatomy is a difficult discipline. And biochemistry?
10. These girls are top-class gymnasts. Sue is very flexible. And Mary?
b) of different size and quality
Model: The USA is large. And Great Britain?
Great Britain isn’t as large as the USA.
The USA is larger than Great Britain.
1. Soccer is very popular in Great Britain. And rugby?
2. Jack is very good at team sports. And John?
3. Wembley stadium is very modern. And Dynamo stadium?
4. The Olympic Centre Raubichi is quite far from Minsk. And Staiki?
5. Helen is very nervous before the interview. And George?
6. Jack is a slow forward. And Ronald?
7. The examination in exercise physiology was easy enough. And in sports psychology?
8. English is a useful language if your are in sport. And Italian?
9. Some years ago David was a good footballer. And at present?
10. A Porsche is an expensive car. And a Fiat?
ТЕМА 3. MODAL VERBS (МОДАЛЬНЫЕ ГЛАГОЛЫ)
Ex.1. Write questions and answer them as in the model:
Model: Ann can play tennis very well /basketball.
Can she really play tennis very well?
No, she can’t play tennis very well.
She can play basketball very well.
1. Peter can swim very well /run.
2. Our students can play golf and cricket /football and volleyball.
3. Marry can participate in the swimming race /skiing race.
Ex.2. Write sentences asking for permission and answer them as in the model:
Model: (sit here)
May I sit here?
Yes, you may (Please, do)
Sorry, you may not.
No, you mustn’t.
1. I’m sorry. I’m late (come in).
2. (go home) I feel bad.
3. (train in the gym).
4. (miss tomorrow’s training practice).
5. Mike, (borrow your skis).
6. Ann, (take your tennis racket).
7. I’ve got some interesting information (speak to the coach).
8. (play football) with your team next Sunday.
9. (join your sports club).
10. (ask) you a few questions now. I’m sorry, I missed part of your lecture.
Ex.3. Complete the sentences in column A with suitable information in column B.
Translate the sentences:
A B
| 1. Ann must work hard 2. You mustn’t drink alcohol 3. Our students needn’t pay 4. Our applicants must pass sports proficiency tests successfully 5. All schools must have playing fields, gyms and sports grounds 6. Must we attend training practices every day? 7. Athletes must follow their coaches’ instructions 8. You needn’t overeat | 1. to be admitted to the University 2. to ensure PE classes. 3. No, you needn’t. 4. to pass her exam successfully. 5. to demonstrate excellent performance 6. to be in good physical condition. 7. when you drive. 8. to use a library and sports facilities. |
Ex.4. Choose the proper verb: “must”, “mustn’t” or “needn’t”. Translate the
sentences.
1. You…..play football in the street.
2. You…. train hard to be a success in sport.
3. All men aged between 18 and 40 in Belarus… take up military and physical training.
4. You… train much before the competition. You’d better have a rest.
5. Athletes …attend their training sessions regularly to be in good physical condition.
6. The students of the University…keep off smoking to become top-class athletes.
7. They… do all the exercises, it will be enough if they do four of them.
8. You… sit there in your wet clothes, you’ll catch cold if you do.
9. You… eat healthy food to keep fit.
10. If you want to achieve success and be the best in your sport event you… study your opponents.
Ex.5. Complete the sentences with “to have to ” in a suitable way.
Translate the sentences.
1. Remember! When you play cricket you (have to)wear a white shirt and white trousers, boots are also white.
2. Athletes (not, have to) speak English and French to participate in the Olympic Games.
3. Mary has seriously injured her leg. She (have to) see the doctor.
4. We (have to) climb the stairs as there was no lift in the building.
5. Ann has fallen ill. Who (have to) take part in the meeting instead of her?
Ex.6. Complete the sentences with the modal verbs or their equivalents in a suitable way. Translate the sentences:
1. If you want to be a physical training teacher or a coach you… enter the University of Physical Culture.
2. Nick … qualify for the first ranking at the last competition.
3. The students … use the University sports facilities for training and recreation.
4. Young athletes … train hard to achieve high performance.
5. Tom is in top physical form. He… beat his opponent.