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I. C. Функции слова BECAUSE

1. из-за, вследствие

The fishermen didn’t go into the open sea because of the storm. Рыбаки не вышли в море из-за шторма.

2. потому что

The airplane did not start because the weather was stormy. Самолет не взлетал, потому что погода была штормовой.

I. D. Translate the sentences

1. He’s studying all day long because he wants to pass the exam. 2. Stone was widely used because of its durability. 3. The accident occured because of high speed of the car. 4. The plane was late because it was delayed. 5. Building engineers study geology because they must know the local ground, its composition and structure. 6. She liked Kew Gardens because it’s the most beautiful park in the world. 7. He entered the University because he wants to become a civil engineer.8. I work hard because I want to earn some extra money.

II. A. Insert because or because of

1. The airplane did not start … of the storm. 2. The policeman couldn’t help him … he couldn’t understand his English. 3. … the greater distance from the sun it is much colder on Mars than on the Earth. 4. Mathematics is studied at all technological Institutes … every engineer must know it well. 5. I’m learning English … I want to speak it fluently and find a better job. 6. … frequent breakdowns of the computer the task wasn't carried out in time. 7. I won’t see him tomorrow … he’s in Madrid.

II. B. Finish the sentences using because

a)Why do you like cats? / friendly/ – I like cats because they are friendly.

b) He can't lift the suitcase because it's too heavy.

c) Why can't a knife cut a stone? - Because it's too hard.

a)1. Why are you working hard? - / speak French / be a good specialist / 2. Why is he going to the butcher's? - / buy some meat / 3. Why is he going to the hairdresser's? - / make a hair-do / cut his hair / 4. Why is he going to Egypt? - / visit pyramids // Moscow - walk in Red Square, see the Kremlin // India - visit Taj Mahal /

b) jump over a house - tall / sunbathe at the North Pole - cold / throw a fridge - heavy / drink boiling water - hot / go through the forest in the middle of the night - dark

c) a bird eat an elephant? - a very tough skin /you lift a car? - heavy, strong / you touch the ceiling? - tall, high / buy Rolls Royce - expensive, rich /

II. C. Curriculum Vitae

Пepвoe действиe npи поиске pa6oты - это cocтавление резюме – resumeAmE / curriculum vitae (CV) BrE и conpoвoдumельного nucьма — covering letter


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