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(A) 1. At the gate the car came to a stop. 2. Nobody will hear you if you speak in a whisper. 3. What's the trouble? 4.I felt a light touch on my shoulder and turned round. 5. I hear he has published two stories in big magazines this month. That's a nice start for a young writer. 6. For what day do they plan their return to town? 7. His pictures have been on show at the National Gallery.
(B) 1. Who made the discovery that lightning is electricity? 2. Who will help you with the preparations for the conference? 3. Nobody wanted you to make a quick decision. 4. Have you heard of his refusal to take part in the match yet? 5. The new bridge is the pride of the young engineer. 6. These books are on sale in the book shop at the corner. 7. We had little choice in the matter. 8. She always makes her appearance when she is least of all expected.
Ex 10 In the following groups of sentences, explain the meaning of the words in bold type; say which phrase is used literally and which has a figurative meaning. Translate them into Russian.
1. (i) I called at his office yesterday, but found him out. (ii) He was unable to find out the answer. 2. (i) The secretary took out several sheets of paper and prepared to make notes, (ii) He called every Saturday night to take out the girl to dinner or, perhaps, to a dance. 3. (i) He brought out his stamp album and proudly showed his latest buy. (ii) The discussion brought out all the different ideas that we had on the matter. (iii) I'm sure that a study of the problem will bring out many surprising things. 4. (i) Are you coming out with me? (ii) When did the book come out? (iii) It came out that she knew the truth all the time. 5. (i) She smiled and held out her hand to me. (ii) My opponent was an expert chess-player and I didn't believe I could hold out against him much longer.
