Чудесные английские существительные. Wonderful english nouns

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д) feel like

1. У гнома нет настроения купаться. Погода плохая. The dwarf doesn’t feel like swimming. The weather is bad.

2. Что-то мне не хочется смотреть фильм. Я лучше почитаю что-нибудь. I don’t feel like watching a film. I’d better read sth.

3. Принцесса грустит. Ей не хочется танцевать. The princess is sad. She doesn’t feel like dancing.

4. У Шрека нет настроения разговаривать с ослом. Он хочет, чтобы его оставили в покое. Schrek doesn’t feel like talking with the donkey. He wants to be left alone.

5. Что-то мне не хочется ложиться спать. Еще рано. Давайте немного прогуляемся, что ли? I don’t feel like going to bed. It’s too early. Let’s have a walk, shall we?
Упражнение 8. Переведите предложения, используя ‘can’t help’, ‘can’t avoid’.

1. 
   Принцесса не могла не рассмеяться, когда она увидела придворного шута (court jester). The princess couldn’t help laughing when she saw the court jester.
   
2. 
   Людоед не мог избежать того, чтобы обратиться за помощью к друзьям. The ogre couldn’t avoid turning to his friends for help.
   
3. 
   Я не мог не удивиться, когда услышал ваш вопрос. I couldn’t help being surprised when I heard your question.
   
4. 
   Похоже, мы не сможем избежать разговора с начальником. It seems we won’t be able to avoid speaking to the boss.
   
5. 
   Лекция была такая нудная, что студенты не могли сдержать зевоты (yawn). The lecture was so boring that the students couldn’t help yawning.
   
6. 
   Услышав такую грустную историю, Баба-Яга не смогла сдержать слез. At hearing such a sad story Baba Yaga couldn’t help crying.
   

Упражнение 9. Переведите предложения, в которых русское деепричастие в отрицательной форме (не делая) превращается в ‘without doing’.

1. 
   Не говоря ни слова, Элиза продолжала вязать рубашку из крапивы (nettle). Without saying a word Elisa went on knitting a nettle shirt.
   
2. 
   Золотая рыбка уплыла в море, ничего не ответив старику. The golden fish swam away into the sea without giving an answer to the old man.
   
3. 
   Все студенты выполняли упражнение не отвлекаясь. All the students were doing an exercise without distracting.
   
4. 
   Пираты выслушали обвинения не возражая. The pirates listened to the accusations without objecting.
   
5. 
   Он вышел из ресторана не заплатив. He left the restaurant without paying.
   
6. 
   Никогда не начинайте делать упражнение, не прочитав задание внимательно. Never start doing an exercise without reading the task attentively.
   
7. 
   Осел смело пошел по мосту, не оглядываясь назад. The donkey went fearlessly over the bridge without looking back.
   
8. 
   Лестница такая скрипучая (squeaky), что невозможно подняться по ней, не наделав шума. The stairs are so squeaky that it’s impossible to walk up without making noise.
   
9. 
   Гном вылечился от простуды, не посещая врача. Травы – лучшее лекарство от простуды. The dwarf got over his cold without visiting the doctor.
   
10. 
    Ничего не объясняя, водяной (water sprite) перестал общаться с кикиморой. The water sprite stopped communicating with kikimora without explaining anything / a thing.
    

Упражнение 10. Обобщим свои знания. Переведите предложения на английский язык.

1. 
   Гном продолжал работать, не обращая внимания на дождь. The dwarf went on working without paying attention to the rain.
   
2. 
   Я не возражаю против того, чтобы навестить гнома. I don’t object to visiting the dwarf.
   
3. 
   Профессор согласился на проведение занятия в его аудитории. The professor agreed to conducting the lesson in his lecture room.
   
4. 
   Принцесса отрицала, что знакома с ведьмой. The princess denied having met the witch before.
   
5. 
   Я был удивлен не увидев гнома на озере. I was surprised at not seeing the dwarf at/on the lake.
   
6. 
   Людоед был счастлив получить должность егеря (hunter). The ogre was happy about getting a job as a hunter.
   
7. 
   Отец взял ребенка за руку, чтобы не дать ему упасть. The father took the child by the hand to prevent him from falling.
   
8. 
   Не обвиняй ее в том что она совершила эту глупую ошибку. Don’t accuse her of making that silly mistake.
   
9. 
   Я настаиваю на продолжении (proceed with) банкета. I insist on proceeding with the banquet.
   
10. 
    Буратино горд тем, что не сделал ни одной ошибки в диктанте. Buratino is proud about not making a single mistake in the dictation.
    
11. 
    Дверь нужно смазать. Она такая скрипучая! The door wants greasing. It’s so squeaky!
    
12. 
    Этот диалог стоит того, чтобы выучить его наизусть. This dialogue is worth learning by heart.
    
13. 
    У меня нет настроения спорить с тобой. Давай вернемся к этому разговору позже. I don’t feel like arguing with you. Let’s revert to this subject later.
    
14. 
    Крыша требует ремонта. The roof requires fixing.
    
15. 
    Наконец, ведьме удалось найти ключи от сундука (chest). At last the witch succeeded in finding the keys to the chest.
    
16. 
    Сыновья людоеда увлекаются боксом. The ogre’s sons are keen on boxing.
    
17. 
    Я предлагаю обратиться за советом к морской ведьме. I suggest asking the sea witch for advice.
    
18. 
    Ковер в твоей комнате нужно почистить. The carpet in your room wants cleaning.
    
19. 
    Кто за то, чтобы поехать к морю? Who is for going to the seaside?
    
20. 
    Что-то мне не хочется ходить по магазинам. Я устала и хочу отдохнуть. I don’t feel like shopping.
    
21. 
    Эта пила используется для резки металла. This saw is used for cutting metal.
    
22. 
    Гном устал работать в саду. The dwarf got tired of working in the garden.
    
23. 
    Воры проникли в дом, забравшись через кухонное окно. The burglars broke into the house by climbing through the kitchen window.
    
24. 
    (After) Придя в лес, туристы развели костер. After coming to the forest the tourists made a fire.
    
25. 
    С ведьмой сейчас разговаривать бесполезно. Она очень сердита. It’s no use speaking to the witch now. She is furious.
    
26. 
    Стоит ли отвечать на это идиотское письмо? Is this idiotic letter worth answering?
    
27. 
    Нет смысла искать дорогу в темноте. Давайте остановимся на ночь прямо здесь. It’s no use looking for the road in the dark. Let’s stop for the night right here.
    
28. 
    Что используют для измерения скорости ветра? What is used for measuring the speed of the wind?
    
29. 
    После окончания школы Буратино планирует поступить в университет. After finishing school Buratino is planning to enter university.
    
30. 
    Этот человек не стоит твоих слез. This man is not worth your crying.
    
31. 
    Действия водяного достойны похвалы. Он опять спас утопающего (drowning man). The water sprite’s deeds are worth praising. He has saved a drowning man again.
    
32. 
    Я не привык к тому, чтобы меня ругали. I am not used to being scolded.
    
33. 
    Царь настаивает на том, чтобы Иван-царевич добыл ему жар-птицу.The tsar insists on Ivan the tsarevich’s managing to get the Ardor bird for him.
    
34. 
    Шрек жаловался на то, что осел постоянно болтает. Schrek complained about the donkey’s waffling about.
    
35. 
    Осел жаловался на то, что Шрек отказывается разговаривать с ним. The donkey complained about Schrek’s refusing to speak to him.
    
36. 
    Ведьма отрицает, что ее пригласили на бал. The witch denies her being invited to the ball.
    
37. 
    Мистер Питт уже привык к тому, что его постоянно ругает шеф.Mr. Pitt has already got used to being scolded by the boss.
    
38. 
    Мне нравится использование автором неформальной лексики. Иначе учебник был бы гораздо скучнее. I like the author’s using non-formal vocabulary. Otherwise the textbook would be much more boring.
    
39. 
    Когда людоед в таком настроении, разговаривать с ним бесполезно. When the ogre is in such a mood it’s no use speaking to him.
    
40. 
    Это такая незначительная деталь, что ее едва ли стоит упоминать. The detail is so insignificant that it’s hardly worth mentioning.
    
41. 
    Ведьма пока избегает высказывать свое мнение. The witch has avoided expressing her opinion up till now.
    
42. 
    Старушка не привыкла поздно ложиться спать. The old lady is not used to going to bed late.
    
43. 
    Наконец Буратино удалось решить задачу про два яблока. At last Buratino succeeded in solving the task about two apples.
    
44. 
    Ведьма настаивала на том, чтобы показать мне, как управлять метлой. The witch insisted on showing me how to operate the broom.
    
45. 
    Мистера Питта несправедливо обвинили в краже автомобиля. Mr. Pitt was unjustly accused of stealing a car.
    
46. 
    Принцесса возражала против того, чтобы выходить замуж по расчету. The princess objected to getting married for money / convenience.
    
47. 
    Судья Криггс не привык к тому, чтобы его племянницы не повиновались ему. Kriggs the judge is not used to their nieces’ disobeying him.
    
48. 
    Шрек хотел избежать того, чтобы его отправили спасать принцессу от дракона. Schrek wanted to avoid being sent to save the princess from the dragon.
    
49. 
    Он рискнул вложить деньги в совместное предприятие. He risked investing money in a joint venture.
    
50. 
    Все пытались удержать ведьму от слепого следования моде, но она упорно носила то, что ей не шло. Everyone tried to keep the witch from blind following the fashion but she persisted in wearing clothes that didn’t suit her.
    
51. 
    Мы ничего не знали о том, что гном строит новый дом. We didn’t hear of the dwarf’s building a new house.
    
52. 
    Принц не упомянул, что уже встречал ведьму. The prince didn’t mention having met the witch before.
    
53. 
    Простите принцессу за то, что она истратила все деньги. Она такая легкомысленная (light-headed)! Forgive the princess for spending all the money. She is so light-headed!
    
54. 
    Простите, что прервал ваш телефонный разговор. Дело очень срочное. Sorry for interrupting your telephone conversation. The matter is urgent.
    
55. 
    К сожалению, мне не удалось произвести впечатление на работодателя. Unfortunately I didn’t succeed in making a good impression on the employer.
    
56. 
    Их деятельность не имеет ничего общего с лечением людей. Они просто шарлатаны (quack). Their activities have nothing in common with treating people. They are just quacks.
    
57. 
    Кикимора настаивала на том, чтобы ей показали дом гнома. Kikimora insisted on being shown to the dwarf’s house.
    
58. 
    У крокодила никогда не было проблем с тем, чтобы найти добычу. The crocodile has never had any problems finding prey.
    
59. 
    Баба Яга поблагодарила Ивана-царевича за то, что он был откровенен с ней. Baba Yaga thanked Ivan the tsarevich for his being frank to her.
    
60. 
    Если он будет продолжать распускать такие слухи, придется подать на него в суд за клевету. If he goes on spreading such rumours we will have to take him to court for slander.
    
61. 
    Несмотря на все достижения науки, люди упорно продолжают верить в сверхъестественное. In spite of all scientific achievements people persist in believing in supernatural.
    
62. 
    Пиноккио пристрастился ко лжи. Это плохой признак. Pinocchio took to lying.
    
63. 
    Мы с нетерпением ждем выхода в свет 27 части «Гарри Поттера». We look forward to “HP” 27 being published.
    
64. 
    Дети с нетерпением ждали, когда их поведут в цирк. The children looked forward to being taken to the circus.
    
65. 
    Я подумываю о том, чтобы съездить в Швейцарию. I am thinking of going on a tour to Switzerland.
    
66. 
    Я положил документы под пресс-папье (paperweight), чтобы они не улетели. I put the documents under the paperweight to prevent them from being blown off by the wind.
    
67. 
    Нужно помешать водяному привести свой замысел в исполнение (carry out a plan). We are to prevent the water sprite from carrying out his plan.
    
68. 
    Мне осточертело слушать одну и ту же музыку с утра до ночи. I am sick and tired of/fed up with listening to the same music from morning till night.
    
69. 
    Девочка призналась, что потеряла деньги. The girl admitted having lost the money.
    
70. 
    Вы не возражаете, если я возьму с собой собаку? Do you mind my taking the dog with me?
    

Упражнение-карточка 1.

1. 
   Его обвинили в краже денег. He was accused of stealing money.
   
2. 
   Не возражаете, если я допью (drink up)Ваш кофе? Would you mind my drinking up your coffee?
   
3. 
   Не возражаете, если я закончу подписывать документы? Извините, что заставляю вас ждать. Would you mind my finishing signing the documents? Sorry for making you wait.
   
4. 
   Довольно трудно ездить на машине, не нарушая правил. It’s rather hard to drive without breaking the rules.
   
5. 
   Не расстраивайтесь, что ваш малыш часто падает. Дети не растут, не расшибая коленки. Don’t get upset about your child’s falling so often. Children don’t grow without hurting their knees.
   
6. 
   Нельзя выучить язык, не прилагая к этому усилий. It’s impossible to learn a language without making effort.
   
7. 
   Бесполезно ждать шефа. Он в командировке. Секретарь сказал, что он не вернется до понедельника. It’s no use waiting for the boss. He is on a business trip. The secretary said he wouldn’t be back until Monday.
   
8. 
   Бесполезно запирать дверь. Фредди приходит в ваши сны. В снах нет дверей. It’s no use locking the door. Freddy comes in your dreams. There are no doors in dreams.
   
9. 
   Нехорошо (no good) списывать (cheat). Нужно учить правила, а не пытаться заглянуть (peep in) в тетрадь соседу. It’s no good cheating. You should learn the rules, not try to peep in your neighbour’s copy-book.
   
10. 
    Принцесса была такая нудная, что людоед не мог сдержать зевоту. The princess was so boring that the ogre couldn’t help yawning.
    
11. 
    Том всегда так смешно передразнивает учителей, что никто из нас не может удержаться от смеха. Tom is so good at taking off teachers that none of us can help laughing.
    
12. 
    Терпеть не могу брать деньги взаймы. Я делаю это только в крайнем случае, когда нет другого выбора. I hate borrowing money. I do it only when there is no other way out.
    
13. 
    Пожалуйста, продолжайте работать. Я не против подождать. Please, go on working. I don’t mind waiting.
    
14. 
    Сару много раз наказывали, но она продолжает врать. Мне кажется, ей просто доставляет удовольствие злить родителей. Sarah has been punished a number of times but she goes on lying. She seems to enjoy/like making her parents angry.
    
15. 
    Прочитав (After) статью, Том пришел к выводу, что бесполезно пытаться отыскать истину в средствах массовой информации. After reading the article Tom came to a conclusion that there’s no point in trying to find the truth in mass media.
    

Упражнение 11. Прочитайте текст и поставьте в пропуски герундий или инфинитив. Не забудьте использовать предлог, если он нужен. Внимание! Вам может понадобиться и отрицательная форма.

I went to primary school in a small town in central England, and I made a special friend there, whose name was Sarah, She and I got used to going everywhere together, both at school and at weekends. On Sundays, we would arrange to meet outside my house with our bicycles and go off with a picnic. I remember having a great time on those days. Our two families even spent holidays together because we couldn’t stand being separated! In in 1988 our family moved to a large town 300 miles away, so we kept in touch by phone, and I kept on writing to her for several years after. On my first day at my new school, I complained bitterly about not having a close friend, but I soon succeeded in making new friends. As the years passed we stopped writing, and lost touch. About 6 months ago, I had a phone call. It was Sarah who was studying at university close to where I lived. She had managed to get my number from my parents. We agreed to meet the following Friday. Although we hadn’t seen each other for 10 years, we found that we still got on well, and promised each other to keep in touch again, and now we are thinking of going on holiday together in August.
Упражнение 12. Герундий или инфинитив? Переведите предложения, обращая внимание на смысл глаголов.

1. 
   Нет смысла пытаться объяснить людоеду. Он не понимает шуток. It’s no use trying to explain things to the ogre. He doesn’t understand jokes.
   
2. 
   Если у вас икота, попробуйте задержать дыхание на несколько секунд. If you have hiccups try holding your breath for a few minutes.
   
3. 
   Он забыл, что звонил маме, и позвонил во второй раз и в конце разговора сказал: «Не забудь позвонить мне вечером.» He forgot phoning his mother and called her a second time. At the end of the conversation he said: “Don’t forget to call me in the evening”.
   
4. 
   Помню, как мы мечтали о спасении принцессы из лап дракона. I remember our dreaming of saving the princess from the dragon.
   
5. 
   Я всегда помню, что нужно позвонить друзьям по особым датам. I always remember to call my friends on special occasions.
   
6. 
   Ведьма любит готовить. Сегодня она хотела бы приготовить пиццу с мышами и лягушками. The witch likes cooking. Today she’d like to make a pizza with mice and frogs.
   
7. 
   Многие люди предпочитают оставаться за городом в жаркие дни. Many people prefer to stay in the country when it’s hot.
   
8. 
   Я бы предпочел не отвечать на ваш вопрос. I’d rather not answer your question.
   
9. 
   Дракон не разрешает курить в доме. The dragon doesn’t allow smoking in his house.
   
10. 
    Дракон разрешает гостям курить на балконе. The dragon allows his guests to smoke on the balcony.
    
11. 
    Водяной никогда не забудет, как впервые встретил кикимору. The water sprite will never forget his first meeting kikimora.
    
12. 
    Перестань укорять меня. Ведь мы остановились, чтобы поговорить. Stop reproaching me. Didn’t we stop to have a talk?
    
13. 
    Сожалею, что сказала вам это. I regret telling you about this.
    
14. 
    С сожалением сообщаю вам, что рейс откладывается на два часа. I regret to inform you that the flight is put off for two hours.
    
15. 
    Это был чудесный бал. Гости продолжали танцевать всю ночь. It was a wonderful ball. The guests went on dancing all night long.
    
16. 
    Окончив школу, Мистер Питт продолжил учиться в Оксфорде. After finishing school Mr. Pitt went on to study at Oxford.
    
17. 
    Если вы хотите усовершенствовать свой английский, можете попробовать смотреть фильмы. If you want to improve your English you may try watching films.
    
18. 
    Баба Яга пытается бросить сплетничать. Baba Yaga is trying to give up gossiping.
    
19. 
    Когда я был ребенком, я имел обыкновение ломать игрушки. When I was a child I used to break toys.
    
20. 
    Когда я стала студенткой, мне пришлось привыкать к тому, чтобы много читать. When I became a student, I had to get used to reading a lot.
    
21. 
    Ребенок боится, что его отругают. The child is afraid of being told off.
    
22. 
    Я боялся услышать ответ на свой вопрос. I was afraid to hear the answer to my question.
    
23. 
    Не возражаете, если я познакомлю вас с водяным? Do you mind my introducing you to the water sprite?
    
24. 
    Вы бы не возразили, если бы я познакомил вас с водяным? Would you mind my introducing you to the water sprite?
    
25. 
    Я не хотел сделать вам больно. Простите меня. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I am sorry.
    
26. 
    Если Буратино будет продолжать лениться, это приведет (use mean) к тому, что его исключат из школы. If Buratino goes on being lazy it will mean his expelling from school.
    
27. 
    Я люблю устраивать вечеринки для своих друзей. I like arranging parties for my friends.
    
28. 
    Я люблю выйти из дома пораньше, чтобы не опоздать на работу. I like to leave home early not to be late for work.
    

WORD POWER
A. Make your choice using the right word from the brackets.

1. All these colleges (take up/make up) the university of Cambridge.

2. A tutor gives (personal/personnel) instructions to the students.

3. The witch was (adopted/admitted) to the University and granted a scholarship.

4. British Airways (declared/announced) the departure of Flight 371 to Cairo.

5. The teacher couldn’t (take out/make out) my handwriting.

6. The loud music in the next room (interfered/distracted) me from work.

7. If you have questions please (rise/raise) your hand.

8. You should (remind/remember) that our meetings always start in time.

9. Nick (managed/succeeded) to write the test well.

10. She never (loses/misses) a chance of talking to a foreigner to improve her English.

11. This is the most (ordinary/common) mistake all students make.

12. Flocks of birds often fly in “V” (form/shape).

13. The tiger (ran/escaped) from his cage.

14. He got multiple (injuries/damages) in that accident.

15. The dwarf’s new house is expensive but it doesn’t (suit/match) with the surrounding area.

16. Don’t let the children touch this vase! It is (valueless/priceless).

17. Many road accidents could be (avoided/escaped) unless the drivers exceeded speed.

18. Mr. Pitt managed to get the painting for less than the asking (price/cost).

19. The chairman (drew/paid) our attention to the next issue.

20. You should see more of your aunt: she is elderly and (alone/lonely).

21. He is very smart. His illegal activity will be impossible to (prove/approve).

22. You are right (besides/beyond) any doubt.

23. It is no use (blaming/accusing) him of behaving like this.

24. The teacher repeated the question but I (still/yet) couldn’t answer it.

25. Your offer sounds (rational/reasonable) but I’d like to consult my lawyer.

26. My computer has broken (out/down), so I’ll have to call the repair shop.

27. The witch gave me a (lift/elevator) to work this morning.

28. The water spirit has a (disgusting/disguising) habit of picking his teeth.

29. There was no furniture in the room. It was quite (empty/vacant).

30. Pam is very (sensible/sensitive). She is easily affected by any little trouble.

31. After a short interval the professor (proceeded/preceded) with his speech.

32. Our flat isn’t big enough for so many people. We won’t have (room/space) for everybody.

33. On the (entire/whole) the results were satisfactory.

34. The queen didn’t want to (accept/except) such a poor excuse.

35. Smoking will (effect/affect) your health, I warn you.

36. At that time the plague (spread/broke) out in the town.

37. I eagerly (accepted/admitted) Mr. Pitt’s invitation to a dinner.

38. That’s a very foolish attitude to (hold/keep).

39. His work was to (make/take) photos while flying over Siberia.

40. McEnroe was (in despair/desperate) for winning Wimbledon again.

41. They all came to the station to see the dwarf (out/off).

42. There is nothing for me (like/alike) having a nap after hard day’s work.

43. You are tired, you (would rather/had better) rest a little.

44. I’ve got (free/spare) cash about me today and can lend you two or three pounds.

45.You should always (break/keep) you promise.

46. The weather was nasty and the dwarf decided to (remain/stay) at home.

47. Why did you answer this question? It was not (intended/meant) for you.

48. More and more people are coming to appreciate the contribution he (made/did) to our society.

49. I was an hour late because of the (heavy/hard) traffic.

50. He hoped to be (awarded/rewarded) for years of hard work by getting a promotion.
B. Translate the sentences into English.

1. Старайтесь избегать революций. Они разрушают все. Try to avoid revolutions. they destroy everything.

2. Чтобы войти в эту секцию, нужно получить допуск (разрешение). To enter this section you have to get a permit.

3. Этот ресторан специализируется на мексиканской кухне. This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine.

4. Мистер Питт все время жалуется на погоду. Mr. Pitt is always complaining about the weather.

5. Друзья не одобрили мою идею. The friends didn’t approve of my idea.

6. Я уже принял решение и не собираюсь его менять. I have already made a decision and I’m not going to change it.

7. Джон интересуется открытиями и изобретениями. John is interested in discoveries and inventions.

8. Я сомневаюсь, что гном сейчас дома. I doubt that the dwarf is at home now.

9. Большинство людей предпочитает держать деньги в банках. Most people prefer to keep their money in a bank.

10. Мистер Питт – дальтоник (colour-blind), он не отличает красный цвет от зеленого. Mr.Pitt is colour-blind, he can’t tell red from green.

11. Умные люди учатся на чужих ошибках. Clever people learn by other people’s mistakes.

12. Наконец продавщица уговорила меня купить платье. At last the salesgirl talked me into buying the dress.

13. Свитер дорогой, потому что он сделан вручную. The sweater is expensive because it’s hand-made.

14. Пчела – существо трудолюбивое. The bee is a hardworking creature.

15. Думаю, пришло время представить меня твоим родителям. I think, it’s time I was introduced to your parents.

16. Она так выросла, что я не сразу узнал ее. She had grown up so much that I wasn’t able to recognize her at once.

17. Я сейчас практически не гуляю. I hardly have any walks now.

18. Я не могу позволить себе заплатить сто долларов за юбку. I can’t afford to pay $100 for a skirt.

19. У людоеда хорошее чувство юмора. The ogre has a good sense of humour.

20. Он напоминает мне твоего отца. He reminds me of your father.
REVISION
A. Make the sentences passive according to the model:

They saw him do it. – He was seen to do it.

1. Everybody heard the witch say that. – The witch was heard to say that.2. The neighbours noticed the burglar get into the house. – The burglar was noticed to get into the house (by the neighbours). 3. The policeman saw the car disappear in the tunnel. – The car was seen to disappear in the tunnel. 4. The public made the poet read some more of his poetry. – The poet was made to read some more of his poetry.5. Don’t worry! We’ll let you go to the match. – You will be allowed to go to the match. 6. Tom’s father made his son apologize. – Tom was made to apologize. 7. They made the customer accept their terms. – The customer was made to accept their terms. 8. They consider the ogre to be an expert in his sphere. – The ogre is considered an expert in his sphere. 9. The princess regards her father a perfect example to follow. – The princess’s father is regarded to be a perfect example to follow. 10. Everybody knows that this theatre was built by a famous architect. – This theater is known to have been built by a famous architect. 11. They suspect that the water sprite helped the pirates. – The water sprite is suspected to have helped the pirates. 12. We expect that they have learnt the truth. – They are expected to have learnt the truth. 13. It was announced that the pop group had arrived. – The pop group was announced to have arrived. 14. It is understood that the partners have come to an agreement. – The partners are understood to have come to an agreement. 15. It was reported that the verdict was announced. – The verdict was reported to have been announced.
B. Make sentences according to the model:

You were in the bank. Two robbers broke in. – I happened to be in the bank when two robbers broke in.

1. You were there. The incident took place. – I happened to be there when the incident took place. 2. The hippo was in the bath. The telephone rang. – The hippo happened to be in the bath when the telephone rang. 3. You were watching television. There came a knock at the door. – I happened to be watching TV when there came a knock at the door. 4. You were sitting in a restaurant. A friend walked in. – I happened to be sitting in a restaurant when a friend of mine walked in. 5. You were passing by. A stranger stopped you. – I happened to be passing by when a stranger stopped me. 6. You were there. The flying saucer appeared. – I happened to be there when the flying saucer appeared. 7. The sheriff was in the club. A fight started. – The sheriff happened to be in the pub when the fight started. 8. You were talking about her. She came into the room. – We happened to be talking about her when she came into the room.9. An old man was walking past a hospital. He had a heart attack. – The old man happened to have a heart attack when he was walking past a hospital. 10. You were standing outside a hotel. A rolls-Royce drove up. – I happened to be standing outside the hotel when a Rolls-Royce drove up.
C. Change the sentences according to the model:

She appeared not to hear him. – She didn’t appear to hear him.

1. She seemed not to know the real life. – didn’t seem to know 2. This man seemed not to care for rules. – didn’t seem to care 3. He was busy with the car and appeared not to see the policeman. – didn’t appear to see 4. The ogre seemed not to be enjoying playing cards but he had to. – didn’t seem to be enjoying 5. The boss never seemed to pay any attention to our needs. – didn’t seem to pay 6. The boy seems not to be healthy and happy. – doesn’t seem to be 7. Andrew appeared not to notice her. – didn’t appear to notice 8. The waiter seemed not to notice our anger. – didn’t seem to notice 9. Christine seemed not to take in what we meant. – didn’t seem to take in 10. He appeared not to have learnt the results of the investigation. – didn’t appear to have learnt

D. Add correct question tags to the following statements.

1. The pirates must have guessed something, mustn’t they? 2. Everybody has to ask for your permission first, don’t they? 3. You’d rather keep it a secret, will you? 4. She’d better end with him once and for all, hadn’t she? 5. Weddings in the old days used to be more showy, didn’t they? 6. You should be in bed by now, shouldn’t you? 7. You can’t speak Swahili, can you? 8. You’d better answer the telephone, hadn’t you? 9. Nothing could be better, could it? 10. My boss needs a new car, doesn’t he? 11. Let’s stay home, shall we? 12. I’m always making mistakes, aren’t I? 13. You’d rather be staying in bed, will you? 14. It was to happen, wasn’t it? 15. England needed a strong king at that period, didn’t she?
E. The sentences below have wrong tense and voice forms. Make the necessary corrections.

1. I know the dwarf for a long time. ____________have known_______________

2. If I have a car things would be fine. _________had_____________

3. The princess was ringing the bell six times. ________rang________________

4. The taxi should arrive at 8.00, but it didn’t turn up. ____should have arrived___

5. I haven’t seen him at four o’clock. _______didn’t see_________________

6. This property is belonging to me. _________belongs________________

7. Have you to work so late? ________________do you have_______________

8. It’s three months since I have seen him last. ______saw_____________

9. I wish we didn’t ask the witch to our party. _________hadn’t asked_________

10. I have never drove such a comfortable car. _________driven______________

11. I never thought the donkey will have the nerve to do it. __had thought___would have__

12. He is known to ruin his family. ___________have ruined________________

13. Hitler has started World War II in 1939. ______started________________

14. I haven’t been smoking since morning. ____________haven’t smoked_______

15. I didn’t know when he will come back. ______would come________________

16. We are probably moving in next month. __are moving/will probably move____

17. Has the race postponed? _____________been postponed______________

18. She works late this week. ________________is working____________

19. I heard him went down the stairs. ____________go_____________________

20. She is died in a car crash. __________________died____________________
F. Focus on phrasal verbs. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the phrasal verbs below:

a) get away with / set off / break down / pull away
Yesterday in London, a daring gang of bank robbers robbed a branch of Barclays while security staff were making a delivery. As soon as they had grabbed the money, the gang rushed out into the street and dived into their getaway car waiting outside. However, just as they were pulling away, the engine made a strange noise and the car broke down. The gang did not panic but jumped out and ran around the corner where they found bicycles leaning up against the walls of a college. So they each grabbed one and set off on their creaking machines. Strangely enough, because of the heavy traffic, they managed to negotiate the traffic more quickly than the police in their cars and they got away with over a million pounds in cash.
b) make off with / get away with / stake out / tip off / break in
My wife and children are on holiday at the moment, so I am home alone because I could not get the time off. Of course, the house is empty during the day and last week someone burgled it. I feel absolutely terrible, as if it was my fault. I am sure everything was secure - I had locked all the doors and windows and the dog was there.

They broke in through the backdoor. The police say they put some meat with sleeping pills through the letterbox and when the dog had fallen asleep they went in. They searched the whole house and they made off with all our electrical equipment like the TV, hifis, the children's computer, also my wife's jewellery and so on. It was a professional job - there were no fingerprints. Nothing to help us find out who could have broken in.

The police are investigating and they have spoken to all my neighbours. One neighbour tipped the police of that there was a strange person in our road all the time with a hat pulled low over his face several days before the break-in. The police sent a patrol car round, but they couldn't see anything or anyone suspicious.

Considering the stranger and some unexplained footprints they found in my garden, they think the thieves had been staking out the house for several days before breaking in.

I am really afraid they will get away with it, because so many criminals nowadays do. The footprints are not clear, there are no fingerprints, no one saw anyone they can identify, so unless the police find our possessions when they raid a criminal's hideout, we won't see our things again.