I'm a secretary at a large business. I deal with people and incoming mail. Dealing with people is one of the most important parts of my job. I find it

1. All my sisters live in Summerville, but none of
them were born there.


2. What are you looking for?


3. The boy refused to tell us anything.


4. That is this week’s number one hit.

1) They are afraid lest the bank should refuse them a loan.
a. Вони побоюються, як би банк не відмовив їм у позиці.
b. Вони бояться, що банк відмовив їм у позиці.
c.Вони боялися, що банк відмовить їм у позиці.
d. Вони побоюються, що банку
доведеться відмовити їм у позиці.

2. Had we known all these facts at that time, this might have stimulated our interest
in this problem.
a. Якби ми знали тоді про всі ці факти, це могло викликати у нас інтерес до цієї проблеми.
b. Ми знали вже тоді про всі ці факти, і, можливо, це викликало у нас інтерес до цієї проблеми.
c. Якщо ми узнаємо про всі ці факти, це може викликати у нас інтерес до цієї проблеми.
d. Ми вже тоді могли знати про всі ці факти, і це могло викликати у нас інтерес до цієї проблеми.

3. The United States frequently urges that foreign countries deregulate their industries.
a. Сполучені Штати наполягають на тому, що іноземні країни часто дерегулюють свої галузі.
b. Сполучені Штати часто підбурюють іноземні країни не дерегулювали свої
галузі.
c. Сполучені Штати часто переконують іноземні країни у тому, що вони
дерегулювали свої галузі.
d. Сполучені Штати часто наполягають, щоб іноземні країни дерегулювали
свої галузі.

Как долго вы ее переводите? — Я перевожу ее уже час. 3. Я перевожу пять или шесть статей в неделю. 4. Где мой журнал? — Он лежит на вашем письменном столе. 5. Ваша книга лежит здесь уже несколько дней. Возьмите ее,

1. This investigation was often referred to. 2. The children’s drawings will be exhibited next month. 3. The twins were brought home by their elder sister. 4. The radio was invented by a Russian scientist. 5. A new modern building is being constructed in the neigh bourhood. 6. We usually don’t like to be laughed at. 7. The doctor must be sent for at once. 8. The child must be looked after. 9. The article was being discussed, when we came. 10. All the trees will have been planted by the time we come.

1. This is a long letter. 2. That is a green pencil. 3. What colour is this sofa? 4. What is your friend’s name? 5. I am a student from Russia. 6. What is that woman’s job?
7. Where is the child now? 8. That sofa is green. 9. Here is the businessman’s offer.

2. Замените выделенные слова личными местоимениями в объектном падеже

1. Translate this letter into Russia.
2. Answer these question, please.
3. Give the customer the offer, please.
4. He doesn’t know the manager and his assistent.
5. Ask the secretary to send the offer to the firm.
6. Show me and my colleague the new model.

3. Выберите подходящее местоимение в зависимости от смысла.

1. At the lessons (they, them, their) teacher asks (they, them, their) a lot of questions and the students answer (they, them, their).
2. (We, us, our) have a children’s room. (It, its) windows are large and (it, its) is very light. (We, us, our) children like (they, them, their) room.
3. Petrov is (we, us, our) student. (I, me, my) know (he, him, his) well. (He, him, his) English is good and (I, me, my) speak only English to (he, him, his). (He, him, his) help (we, us, our) a lot.
4. Поставьте следующие предложения в вопросительную и отрицательную форму.
1. These engineers work at the Ministry of Foreign Trade.
2. He has got a good job.
3. She has breakfast early in the morning.
4. Jane goes to the Institute every day.
5. There are cables and telexes on the desk.

a. Прочитайте и постарайтесь понять следующий текст.
Письменно переведите 1-3, 6 и 7 абзацы текста.

L o n d o n

1 London is the capital of Great Britain. It lies in the South East of England on both banks of the river Thames. London is one of the largest cities in the largest port and industrial centre in England. London is more than twenty centuries old.

2 The heart of the capital is the City. The territory of the City is only about one square mile, but it is the financial and business centre of the country. It contains almost all important English banks and offices.

3 The West End of London is famous for its beautiful monuments and palaces, fine parks, fashionable shops and big hotels. The East End is quite different from the West End. It is the district of factories, plants and docks. The narrow streets and poor houses of the East End present a contrast to the homes of the rich people in the West End.

4 There are many places of interest in London. One of them is Trafalgar Square with the Nelson monument 185 feet high. Buckingham palace is the royal residence. Westminister Abbey is one of the most citizens of Britain.

5 Across the road from Westminister Abbey are the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British goverment.

6 The Tower of London is one of the most interesting places in London. It was a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, now it is a museum.

7 London is famous for its green parks. Hyde Park is the most popular of them. It is the greatest park in London as well.

8 London is the centre of the country’s cultural life. There are many picture galleries and museums in the capital. The National Gallery houses a priceless collection of paintings. The famous British museum is one of the best museums in the world.

6. Задайте специальные вопросы к подчеркнутым в тексте словам (6 вопросов).

7. Задайте один альтернативный и один расчлененный вопрос к следующим предложениям текста (4 вопроса).


Образец: London is the capital of Great Britain.

А) Is London the capital of Great Britain or France?
Б) London is the capital of Great Britain, isn’t it?

1 There are many place of interest in London.
2 London contains the memorials of many famous people.

8. Выпишите из текста прилагательные в превосходной степени со словами, к которым они относятся.
9. Укажите, к какой части речи относятся слова каждой из данных ниже колонок. Подчеркните встречающиеся в них суффиксы и дайте исходные формы этих слов:

cultural Beautiful Residence
industrial Fashionable government
financial Different Collection
famous Priceless Painting
Building



10. Укажите, как соотносятся слова houses в 3-м и 5-м абзацах со словом houses в 8-м абзаце тексте

Письменно переведите 1-3, 6 и 7 абзацы текста.

L o n d o n

1Londonis the capital ofGreat Britain. It lies in the South East of England on both banks of the riverThames.Londonis one of the largest cities in the largest port and industrial centre inEngland.Londonis more than twenty centuries old.

2 The heart of the capital is the City. The territory of the City is only about one square mile, but it is the financial and business centre of the country. It contains almost all important English banks and offices.

3 The West Endof Londonis famous for its beautiful monuments and palaces, fine parks, fashionable shops and big hotels. The East Endis quite different from the West End. It is the district of factories, plants and docks. The narrow streets and poor houses of the East Endpresent a contrast to the homes of the rich people in the West End.

4 There are many places of interest inLondon. One of them isTrafalgar Squarewith the Nelson monument 185 feet high. Buckingham palace is the royal residence. Westminister Abbey is one of the most citizens ofBritain.

5 Across the road from Westminister Abbey are the Houses of Parliament, the seat of the British goverment.

6 The Tower ofLondonis one of the most interesting places inLondon. It was a fortress, a royal residence, a prison, now it is a museum.

7Londonis famous for its green parks.Hyde Parkis the most popular of them. It is the greatest park inLondonas well.

8 Londonis the centre of the country’s cultural life. There are many picture galleries and museums in the capital. The National Gallery houses a priceless collection of paintings. The famous British museum is one of the best museums in the world.

6. Задайте специальные вопросы к подчеркнутым в тексте словам (6 вопросов).

Образец:Londonis the capital ofGreat Britain.

А) Is London the capital of Great Britain or France?

Б) London is the capital of Great Britain, isn’t it?

1 There are many place of interest inLondon.

2Londoncontains the memorials of many famous people.

cultural

beautiful

residence

industrial

fashionable

government

financial

different

collection

famous

priceless

painting

building

1. What is your name? 2. How old are you? 3. Are you married or single? 4. Do you live with your parents? 5. Have you got children? 6. What’s your job? 7. How long does it take you to get to your work? 8. When do you begin your work? 9. Who is the head of your office? 10. What do you do during your working hours? 11. Does your office receive a lot of letters, cables and telexes? 12. Who sends answers to these letters and cables? 13. Do you receive foreign businessmen at your office?

Jones:

Hallo. Is that Machinoexport?

Secretary:

Yes, it is

Jones:

This is Jones speaking. I’d like to speak to Mr Somov.Is he in now?

Secretary:

Yes. Just a moment, please.

Jones:

How do you do, Mr.Jones.

Secretary:

How do you do, Mr.Somov. I’d like to meet you and discuss our enquiry for boilers.

Jones:

Very good. Come and see us tomorrow morning, please.

Washington city and district , is the capital of the United States of America

located at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and flanked by Maryland on the north, east and south-east and by Virginia on the southwest. The city of Washington is coextensive with the District of Columbia , the federal district of the United States . Washington was named after George Washington and Christopher Columbus .The city’swas selected by President George Washington in 1791.AFrench engineer and architect was commissioned to plan the future capital. In 1800 the still unfinished city replaced Philadelphia as the nation’s capital.

Washington is one of the few national capitals founded solely as a seat of government. The original plan of the city took into account its future growth. As the new republic increased in size and wealth, Washington grew to become one of the most important and beautiful cities in the world. It is the site of impressive government buildings, magnificent monuments, important historical landmarks, fine museums, and broad, tree-shaded avenues and malls. Every year Washington is visited by millions of tourists from all parts of the United States and from many other countries of the world. But the city is also home to a large number of people – the place where they live , work, and raise families. As such, it is confronted by the same problems facing most large cities . The city as a whole is divided into four quadrants ( northwestern, northeastern, southwestern and southeastern) by lines running north-south and east-west though the Capitol of the United States . The central open space called the Mall is surrounded y public buildings and museums and I flanked on the east by the Capitol and on the west by the Lincoln Memorial. The broad Pennsylvania Avenue, which links the White House and the the capitol, is Washington’s ceremonial street and is the site of the president’s inaugural day parade. Capitol Hill is largely neighborthood of restored Victorian houses. Because of its great size, central location , and elevated position on Capitol Hill, the Capitol dominates the Washington skyline. There is a law in Washington not to build structures higher than the Capitol , so it is the highest. The US Congress meets in this building. Visitors may attend congressional sessions to watch legislators in action.

Mr. Smith Goes in for Art


Mr. Smith was a rich business man. He was seventy-six and he was ill.

“I can’t do anything with the old man,” his servant Koppel told the doctor. “He doesn’t want to eat. He doesn’t want me to read to him. He doesn’t like anything.”

“I have an idea how to make him interested in life,” the doctor said.

When he entered the old man’s room, he asked him, “How would you like to study art?”

“I like the idea! But how can I start?”

“I can ask a student from an art school to teach you.”

An art student named Frank Swain was invited to give lessons to Mr. Smith. The young man gave a lot of lessons, and when the doctor came, the old man always talked about art.

When spring came, Mr. Smith made a picture. It looked terrible. But the old man said, “I am going to give it to the exhibition at the Lathrop Museum.”

The reader must know that this exhibition was one of the most important in the USA and the Lathrop Museum gave prizes to the best artists.

“We must stop him!” Frank Swain said. “The picture is terrible and people will laugh at Mr. Smith.”

“No, no,” the doctor said, “the old man is ill and art makes him feel better.”

Two days before the exhibition was closed a letter came to Mr. Smith.

“Read it to me,” the old man asked Koppel.

“We inform Mr. Smith,” the letter said, “that he is given the first prize of one thousand dollars for his picture.”

Frank and Koppel were greatly surprised.

“I am happy to hear such wonderful news,” the doctor said. “Now you see, Mr. Smith, that art is much better than business.”

“Art is nothing,” said the old man, “I bought the Lathrop Museum last month.”