Уроки по английскому языку

A little revision (continued) According to my dictionary, this word means* «carefree». During the night, a burglar broke* into the castle and stole* all her jewels. You erase it with a «rubber», not a «robber», you silly thing1. The advertisement says that if you pour milk onto this cereal2, it will crackle. He bought two … Читать далее

1. Поставьте this или these. Переведите предложения. … cream isn’t good. … is my air-plane ticket. … books belong to his children. … river is the longest in the region. … trainers were made in Italy. 2. Поставьте that или those. Переведите предложения. … tomatoes are not fresh. … bag is mine. … letters are … Читать далее

1. Напишите следующие глаголы в форме причастий. Причастие I Перфектное причастие I Причастие II Work Read Leave Go Laugh 2. Распределите следующие предложения по группам. The garden was full of children, laughing and shouting. (Сад был полон детей, смеющихся и кричащих.) Could you pick up the broken glass? (Ты не мог бы поднять разбитый стакан?) … Читать далее

Make and do1 Here are a few examples of these two verbs. Try and learn these sentences, but it is really a question of practice. What is she doing*? — She is making* a birthday cake for her daughter. Before you go* out, please make your bed and do the washing-up. Is he doing well … Читать далее

1. Снова систематизируем то, что мы узнали к настоящему. Если что-то неясно, обратитесь к тем предыдущим урокам, в которых впервые вводились данная структура или слово. 2. Наши знания о глагольных структурах расширились, мы познакомились с инфинитивом, узнали о способе его выражения: To плюс основная форма глагола: To plaint, to prefer. 3. Познакомились и с настоящим … Читать далее

1. Раскройте скобки и поставьте глагол в форму Future Perfect Tense. Обратите внимание на отрицательные и вопросительные предложения. By the end of the spring we… (do) five exams. (К концу весны мы сдадим пять экзаменов.) You… (eat) something by the time the bus arrives? (Ты съешь что-нибудь к тому времени, когда приедет автобус?) By the … Читать далее

English also «adopts» words very easily, so that often people do not realise that they are foreign words. So all nationalities feel* at home4 speaking English! Doctor, tell me frankly what is wrong with me5: not in Latin or Greek, but in simple, plain words. There is nothing wrong with you; you are a drunkard … Читать далее

Here are some sentences with the verbs of the last few lessons: Joan types1 letters all morning. David receives a call from a friend. Joan cooks2 at home if she is not too tired. — Is your husband still working? — Yes, he is not home yet. Wait for him, he’s extremely3 busy. The phone4 … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Как обычно давайте прочитаем объяснения к урокам 50-55. Мы также должны просмотреть материалы уроков 50-53, чтобы вспомнить правила образования прошедшего времени. Прочитайте текст этих уроков в английской версии, заглядывая в перевод, если что-то вам будет непонятно. Неправильные глаголы [см. урок 54, объяснение2], с которыми мы познакомились в этих уроках, … Читать далее

A talkative neighbour I must tell* you about my holiday! Eventually1, we had to go* to France. We couldn’t get* a hotel2 anywhere in Spain. Have you ever been to France? No? You should go* there some day, it’s fascinating. We couldn’t get* a charter, so we had to take* a normal flight, which was … Читать далее

Conditionals What can I do for you, sir? — I’d like to speak* to Mr. Davis. I’m sorry, he isn’t in. Would you like to see* somebody else? No, but would you take* a message1 for me, please? I’d be delighted2. «Would»3 is the conditional in English and is placed in front of the infinitive. … Читать далее

A touch of ‘flu1 David woke* up with a headache2 and a sore throat. He called Joan and told her he felt* ill. She took* his temperature3 and saw* it was 102° (one hundred and two degrees)4 so she called the doctor. David was sleeping* when the doctor arrived. — Hello. What’s the matter with … Читать далее

How is your English getting on1? Have you noticed that every day you are learning new words and expressions? You can now hold* conversations2, read notices, ask your way — even argue with someone! We must continue to add new material every day, So that, at the end of the course, you will be able … Читать далее

1. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в необходимую форму. It’s still snowing. It… (snow) for hours. (Все еще идет снег. Он идет много часов.) Steve… (date) four girls this weekend. (Стив ходил на свидание с 4 девушками в эти выходные.) They… (win) two prizes so far. (Они пока выиграли 2 приза.) I… (attend) a swimming-pool for … Читать далее

1. Задайте общие вопросы к предложениям. Н-р: Mary grows beautiful flowers in the garden. (Мэри выращивает красивые цветы в саду.) – Does Mary grow flowers in the garden? (Мэри выращивает цветы в саду?) The weather is cold today. (Сегодня холодная погода.) – Is the weather cold today? (Погода холодная сегодня?) John was tired after work. … Читать далее

1. Раскройте скобки, употребив глагол в Present Simple, Past Simple или Future Simple. We… (go) roller-skating last Saturday. Our granny… (bake) meat-pies every weekend. We… (write) an essay tomorrow. I really… (enjoy) the opera yesterday. Where your husband… (work) five years ago? British people… (prefer) tea to coffee. Tom, you… (meet) me at the railway … Читать далее

Some more traditions If you go to the Tower of London1, you will see* six ravens. These birds — or rather2 their ancestors — have been there since the eleventh century. But, today, they are there for a very important reason. According to tradition, the British Empire will remain only as long as3 there are … Читать далее

Emergency…!1 The ninety-ninth lesson reminds2 me of the police. Why? — Because, if there is an emergency and you need the police Or an ambulance or the fire-brigade, You simply dial3 nine-nine-nine. The operator replies immediately: Emergency. Which service do you require? Excuse me, I’m a foreigner4. Could you show me how to use the … Читать далее

1. Поставьте подходящее неопределенное местоимение somebody, anybody, nobody или everybody. Переведите предложения. Why is it so quiet here? – Because… came to my party. Can… give me a haircut? – I’m sorry, but there isn’t… available at the moment. … is busy. … is coming here. Have you seen… in the office? He is completely … Читать далее

Aphorisms Don’t criticise society1: only those who can’t get* into it do that. The only way to get* rid of2 a temptation is to yield to it. An ex-President, re-visiting the White House: «It’s a nice place to visit, but I prefer to live here.» The best way to forget your troubles is to wear* … Читать далее

Начнем с имен числительных 1 — one 2 — two 3 — three 4 — four 5 — five 6 — six 7 — seven 8 — eight 9 — nine 10 — ten 11 — eleven 12 — twelve 13 — thirteen 14 — fourteen 15 — fifteen 16 — sixteen 17 — seventeen … Читать далее

Problems Patient. — Doctor, help me. I keep talking to myself. Psychiatrist. — Don’t worry sir, it’s not uncommon. In fact, thousands of people do it. Patient. — Yes, but doctor, you don’t realise how stupid 1 sound! At their first meeting, a psychiatrist asked his patient a few standard questions. «- What is the … Читать далее

1. Поставьте в диалоге глаголы из скобок в форме Future Simple или Future Continuous. — Well, Alex. When I… (come round) tomorrow? Is 6 p. m. OK? — Yes, I… (wait) for you tomorrow evening but please, don’t come at 6. I think I… (work) then. — OK. What time you… (be) free? — I… … Читать далее

1. Подставьте по смыслу следующие глаголы в предложения, используя настоящее простое время. Не забывайте об окончании –s, там где это необходимо. Переведите предложения. Eat (есть) – drink (пить) – live (жить) – forget (забывать) – sell (продавать) – Rise (подниматься) – belong (принадлежать) – invite (приглашать) Н-р: She eats boiled eggs for breakfast. (Она съедает … Читать далее

1. Найдите и подчеркните в тексте прилагательные. Переведите рассказ. My favourite painting is in a light oval room with large windows. It was painted by a famous Italian artist. An elegant lady rides a black horse in a beautiful park. Three small funny dogs are running behind them. The woman looks happy and excited. I … Читать далее

John saw* his neighbour smoking a pipe. He took* his own pipe out of1 his pocket and said* : «- Have you got* a match? — Yes, here you are.2″ Oh dear», said John, I have left* my tobacco at home. In that case», said* the neighbour, give* me back3 my match.» An actor saw* … Читать далее

1. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в форму Past Perfect или Past Perfect Continuous. Julia wanted to sit down as she… (stand) at work all day long. (Джулия хотела присесть, потому что она весь день на работе стояла на ногах.) She… (learn) “Eugene Onegin” by the autumn. (К осени она выучила «Евгения Онегина».) The rain stopped … Читать далее

1. Поставьте глаголы из скобок в форму Past Simple или Past Perfect. Simon… (be) very glad to see that his brother… (do) the homework. (Саймон очень обрадовался, когда увидел, что его брат сделал уроки.) By the time the film… (end), she… (fall asleep). (К тому времени, когда закончился фильм, она уснула.) I really… (feel) sick … Читать далее

1. Переведите предложения и определите значение модального глагола (совет, обязанность, упрек, недоумение). We should think twice before buying that yacht. You should have thanked the teacher. A real lady should be delicate in her words and doings. Why should I wash their cups? She shouldn’t be so light-minded. They should inform the police immediately. How … Читать далее

1. Выберите верный вариант восклицания. Переведите предложения. … (What/What a) wonderful opportunity! … (What/What a) big feet he has got! … (What/How) strange! … (What/What a) terrible disaster! … (What/How) fun! … (What/How) funny! … (What/What a) strange clothes she wears! … (What/What an) excellent result! … (What/How) exciting! … (What/How) an exciting adventure! 2. … Читать далее

1. Поставьте “so”, “such” или “such a/an”. Переведите предложения. It was… hard nut that I couldn’t crack it. The wine was… cold that we couldn’t drink it. She was… nervous that she phoned her doctor. Susan cooked… delicious food. We arrived… late that we missed the train. His son is… clever boy. Monkeys are… funny … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Просмотрите еще раз объяснения из уроков 85-90. Они не такие обширные и касаются в большинстве своем словарного запаса, который, надеемся, вы уже освоили. В последнее время мы не напоминали о неправильных глаголах, но они, наверное, уже сами «входят вам в голову». We have been talking — это новое время, … Читать далее

1. Переведите предложения с модальными глаголами. You might not like this salmon salad. The excursion might be quite dangerous. He might have been trying to contact you. She might not have noticed the approaching bus. I must have left my bag in the taxi. It must be raining outside. This electricity bill can’t be right. … Читать далее

Hello. Who1 is this? Oh, good morning sir. No, he’s not here. Have you got his office number? Wait a minute2. Ah, it’s four-two-six-eight3. Ask for extension thirty-five. It’s a pleasure4. Good-bye. Hello. Who? No, I’m sorry. You’ve got the wrong number5. That’s alright. Good-bye. Have you got a minute? This sentence is very strange: … Читать далее

1. Переведите предложения с пассивным инфинитивом. There is only one book to be translated. The walls seemed to have been painted recently. Samuel was glad to be invited to the party. Mary didn’t want to be found in her hut. I made a list of clothes to be bought for us. The bike to be … Читать далее

Husband and wife. On the train, David reads his paper. He stands because the train is full. People that travel to work every day are called «commuters»1. The journey takes twenty minutes and he has ten minutes to walk to the office. He hasn’t much time, so he walks quickly. He crosses the City and … Читать далее

The train stopped at a station but no one got* on. At the last minute, the door opened And an old gentleman with a grey beard and glasses1 got* into2 the compartment. «I just caught it!» he said, sitting* down heavily3. He took* off his glasses and wiped his face with a striped handkerchief. Everyone … Читать далее

Hello, Joan, is David in? No, I’m afraid not. He isn’t home yet. Is he still working? Yes; Sometimes he works until nine. Oh well, I can’t wait. Tell him there’s a darts match1 at the pub tonight. What time? — About half-past eight. If he’s back in time2, I’ll tell him3. Thanks. Bye Joan. … Читать далее

Let’s learn some useful expressions. When English people1 meet* for the first time, they say*: «How do you do?» The answer is: «How do you do?» After this first meeting, you may say «How are you?», or simply «Hello.» Younger people find* these formulas too formal and try to avoid them. People rarely shake* hands … Читать далее

An Englishman and a Frenchman are discussing their respective1 countries. Of course, says the Englishman, you Frenchmen are not gentlemen. And why not? replies his friend, slightly annoyed2. Well, for example, if you enter a bathroom by mistake3, And you see a young lady washing, what do you say? We say «Excuse me, madam». Exactly, … Читать далее

Learn1 this page as usual, then answer the questions with the help of2 the preceding lessons. What is the popular name for the Underground? Where else can you find* 3 an underground railway system? What is it called? Is the Tube expensive? Why is it dearer4 than the Parisian Metro? Why must you keep* your … Читать далее

1. Перепишите предложения, используя конструкцию “have something done”. Обратите внимание на временную форму глагола. Н-р: She didn’t cut her hair herself. (Она не стригла свои волосы сама.) – She had her hair cut. (Она подстриглась.) Tim didn’t clean the windows himself. (Тим не мыл окна сам.) Mary doesn’t usually deliver the food to her house … Читать далее

1. Выберите в скобках правильную степень прилагательного: Nick is (happier, the happiest) boy that I know. – Ник – самый счастливый мальчик, которого я знаю. Of the six cars, I like the silver one (better, best). – Из шести машин мне нравится серебристая больше всего. Jane’s notebook is (cheaper, the cheapest) than mine. – Ноутбук … Читать далее

Mr Marsden is David’s boss. He is the editor1 of the newspaper for which David works. There are many responsibilities2 in his job, but he enjoys3 it very much. In his wife’s opinion, there are too many responsibilities; she never sees him! She prefers her son’s job. He is a bank clerk and is home … Читать далее

1. Заполните пропуски подходящими личными местоимениями. Н-р: John drinks apple juice because… likes… . (Джон пьет яблочный сок, потому что… любит… .) – John drinks apple juice because he likes it. (Джон пьет яблочный сок, потому что он любит его.) My uncle has a new car, but… doesn’t drive… . Anna has three sons. … … Читать далее

Meeting a client at the airport David was waiting near the arrival lounge at Heathrow’s1 Terminal One. He was waiting for a client who was coming* from Geneva. The loudspeaker crackled and he heard* a voice say: «British Airways announce the arrival of Flight One Oh Seven (107) from Geneva.» David started looking for his … Читать далее

1. Переведите предложения и определите значение модального глагола (способность или неспособность делать что-либо, выражение сомнения, недоумения, запрет или разрешение, вежливая просьба). You can’t be rude to your sister. Could you drive me to work? Could Greg have said this? Next year I’ll be able to speak English fluently. I’m sorry but I can’t come to … Читать далее

Difficult to please A man is trying to entertain1 his guest in a club. — Would you like2 a Scotch? — No, thank you. I tried it once and didn’t like it3. I never tried it again. — Well, have some beer. — No, thank you. I tried some once and didn’t like it. I … Читать далее

Some stories Confirmed bachelor1 . — Believe me, all women are silly; I have only met* one intelligent woman in my whole life. Why didn’t you marry her then? I asked her, but she refused me. Barber: — Have I shaved you before, sir? Customer: — No, I got those scars during the war. Listen, … Читать далее

Revisions and Notes Повторение и объяснения Как обычно читаем объяснения из уроков 120-125. В основном они касаются лексики, которую скорее всего вы помните. Можете гордиться тем, как много вы уже знаете. Вернемся еще раз к безличным формам — см. урок 202. One — выражает безличность в большей степени, чем you. One must obey one’s parents … Читать далее