1. This morning it (rain). I can see Janet from my window. She (stand) at the corner of 5th and Pine. She (hold) her umbrella over her head. She (wait) for the bus. 2. Right now I (look) at
Janet. She (look) angry. I wonder what’ s the matter. She (have) а frown on her face. She certainly (have, not) any fun right now. 3. I can’ t afford that thing. It (cost) too much. 4. I (own, not) an umbrella. I (wear) а waterproof hat on rainy days. 5. The house is in а mess, because we’ve got the workmen in. The plumber (put) in а new bath, the electricians (rewire) the system, and the carpenter (build) us some new bookshelves. 6. You (hear) the wind? It (blow) very strongly tonight. 7. You (see) my car keys anywhere? — No, I (look) for them but I (not see) them. 8. Why you (walk) so fast today? You (walk, usually) quite slowly. — I (hurry) because I (meet) my mother at 4 о’clock and she (not like) to be kept waiting. 9. You (recognize) that man? — I (think) I have seen him before but I (not remember) his name. 10. Look at that crowd. I (wonder) what they (wait) for. 11. Stop! You (not see) the notice? — I (see) it but I can’t read it because I (not wear) my glasses. What it (say)? — It (say), "These premises are patrolled by guard dogs. 12. You (need) another blanket or you (feel) warm enough? 13. It (save) time if I (take) the path through the wood? — No, it (not matter) which path you take. 14. I (save) up because I (go) abroad in July. 15. I (think) it is а pity you don’ t take more exercise. You (get) fat. 16. The plane that you (look) at now just (take) off for Paris. 17. Tom never (do) any work in the garden; he always (work) on his car.— What he (do) in his car now? — I (think) he (polish) it. 18. That film (come) to the local cinema next week. You (want) to see it?. 19. How Peter (get) on at school? — Very well. Не (seem) to like the life. 20. Why Mrs Pitt (look) so angry? — Mr Pitt (smoke) а cigarette and (drop) the ash on the carpet. 21. This is our itinerary. We (leave) home on the 8th, (arrive) in Paris on the 9th, (spend) the day in Paris, and (set) out that night for Venice. — That (sound) most interesting. You must tell me all about it when you (get) back. 22. This story is about а boy who (make) friends with а snake which he (find) in his garden. Then he (go) away but he (not forget) the snake and some years later he (return) and (look) for it. He (find) the snake who (recognize) its old friend and (coil) round him affectionally. But, unfortunately, the snake is by now a full-grown boa-constrictor and its embrace (kill) the poor boy. — The snake (feel) sorry about this? — I (not know). The story (end) here. 23. How you (end) а letter that (begin), "Dear Sir"? — I always (put), "Yours truly", but Tom (prefer) "Yours faithfully". 24. What the word "catastrophe" (mean)? — It (mean) "disaster". 25. What you (wait) for? — I (wait) for the shop to open. — But it (not open) till 9.00. — I (know) but I (want) to be early as their sale (start) today. 26. Why you (smoke) а cigar, Mrs Pitt? You (not smoke) cigars as а rule. – I (smoke) it because I (want) the ash. This book (say) that cigar ash mixed with oil (remove) heat stains from wood. 27. Who (own) this umbrella? — I (not know). Everybody (use) it but nobody (know) who (own) it. 28. You (mind) if I (ask) you а question? — That (depend) on the question. — It (concern) your brother. — I (refuse) to answer any questions about my brother. 29. The last train (leave) the station at 11.30. 30. You (enjoy) yourself or would you like to leave now? — I (enjoy) myself very much. I (want) to stay to the end. 31. How you (get) to work as а rule? — I usually (go) by bus but tomorrow I (go) in Тom’s car. 32. Why you (put) on your coat? — I (go) for а walk. You (come) with me? — Yes, I’d love to come. You (mind) if I bring my dog? 33. You (belong) to your local library? — Yes, I, do. — You (read) а lot? —, Yes, quite а lot. — How often you (change) your books? — I (change) one every day. 34. You (like) this necklace? I (give) it to my daughter for her birthday tomorrow. 35. These workmen are never satisfied; they always (complain). 36. You (write) to him tonight? — Yes, I always (write) to him on his birthday. You (want) to send any message? 37. Tom and Mr Pitt (have) а long conversation. I (wonder) what they (talk) about. 38. You (believe) all that the newspapers say? — No, I (not believe) any of it. — Then why you (read).
10. Translate into English with possessive case.
1. Глаза у кошки зеленые. 2. Игрушки детей в большом ящике. 3. День рождения моего отца в мае. 4. И что за совпадение! Это любимый торт и моей мамы. 5. Я люблю книги моего мужа. 6. Как зовут того молодого человека? 7. Он показал мне письмо своей сестры. 8. Она взяла коньки своего брата. 9. Дайте мне тетради ваших учеников. 10. Принесите вещи детей. 11. Вчера дети нашли птичье гнездо. 12. Это семья моего друга. Отец моего друга — инженер. Мать моего друга — преподаватель. 13. Чья это сумка? — Это сумка Тома. 14. Чьи это словари?. — Это словари студентов. 15. Вы видели книгу нашего учителя? 16. Мне нравится почерк этого мальчика. 17. Я слышу голос моей сестры. 18. Она открыла окно и услышала смех и крики детей. 19. Она поставила мокрые сапоги мальчиков к печке. 20. Это бабушкино кресло. 21. Я считаю, что ответ этого студента отличный. 22. Мой муж много знает о романах (книгах) Агаты Кристи. 23. В воскресенье у Дианы был день рождения. 24. Вчера вечером мы смотрели телевизор в доме моего друга. 25. Собака Лизы прыгнула с нами в пруд.
Exercise 11
Exercise 12
Вариант 3
1. Put in to be in Present Simple.
1. Where... you? — I... in the kitchen. 2. Where... Fred? — Не... in the garage. 3. Where... Lisa and John? — They.. at college. 4.... you busy? — No, I... not. Mike... busy. Не... the busiest person I’ve ever met. 5. It... ten о’clock. She... late again. 6. How... you? — I... not very well today. — I... sorry to hear that. 7. We... interested in classical music. 8. Vera... afraid of snakes. 9. My grand-mother... not nervous and she... rarely upset. She... the kindest person I’ve ever seen. My grandmother... really wonderful. 10. I... sorry. They... not at the office at the moment. 11. Where... the keys? — In your jacket. 12. What... the time, please? — Two о’clock. 13. It... the biggest meal I’ve ever had. 14. Which sport do you think... the most dangerous? 15. Chess and aerobics... not as exciting as sky diving and figure skating. 16. Debt... the worst kind of poverty. 17. The game... not worth the candle. 18. Do you have any idea where he...? 19. Used сага... cheaper but less reliable than new cars. 20. What... the weather forecast for tomorrow? 21. Art... long, life... short. 22. You... the best friend I’ve ever had. 23. I don’t remember what his telephone number.... 24. Two heads... better than one. 25. You... right. That... а lot of money! Coffee... very expensive this week.
2. Rewrite sentences using to be in Present Simple:
1) Mr. Watson (to be) Marketing Manager.
2) I (to be) his assistant.
3)...(to be) you very busy?
4) She (not to be) our secretary, she (to be) a typist.
5) It (to be) a computer programme.
6) We (to be) from the Russian Trade Delegation.
7) Our chief (to be) 39 years old.
8)...(to be) you a hotel receptionist?
9)...(to be) it a new price-list?
10)...(to be) they your regular customers?
3.Make it plural:
1) That office is old.
2) Who is that man?
3) That is his order.
4) This postman delivers letters.
5) Do you know this manager?
6) This is an interesting offer.
7) This man is a manager.
8) That house is old.
9) The key is on this table.
10) This is a lovely city.