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Не понимаю, как; заставить девушку любить тебя больше; притворившись, что у нее болит голова; заставит Рози заснуть на несколько часов без всякого вреда для нее; ему понадобится врач, а не полицейский; Пилкинс поспешил к дому Ридллов; который выкрикнул; та смесь, что ты мне дал; сказал себе; есть человек, о котором тебе следует позаботиться.
Task 3. Translate the following sentences into English using the indicated words and word combinations:
| Indicated words and word combinations | Sentences |
| To expect smb to do smth | Роджер ожидал, что Мэри принесет ему удачу. Мы ожидаем, что от вас придет приглашение через неделю. |
| To change smb’s mind | После знакомства с ней, он изменил свое мнение. Сэм передумал сдавать вступительные экзамены на этот факультет. |
| To make smb do smth | Его слова заставили ее покраснеть. Решение Джейн заставило изменить мнение Майкла. |
| To do smb’s best | Я сделаю все возможное, чтобы избежать неприятностей. Ник сделал все возможное, чтобы хорошо сдать экзамен. |
| To be surprised to do smth | Я был удивлен увидеть его на экологической конференции. |
| Play a trick on smb | Его «надули» в страховой компании. Воришки обманули полицейских и украли драгоценности. |
| Watch for smb’s chance | Майкл выждал шанс и рискнул сыграть в карты. |
Task 4. Translate the following passage into Russian from “ Pilkins went home ” up to “ have dinner with us some day ”.
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Grammar tasks
We believe that your grammar is as good as your translation skills and you can do the following grammar tasks, can’t you?
Task 1. Read rules 7 and 11 in the grammar reference and use the Present Perfect or the Past Simple Tenses instead of the infinitives
1. I never (to hear) this story from my father.
2. He (to be) a reader of this magazine for years.
3. She (to be) ill last week.
4. My mother (not to come) home yet.
5. I (to be) there last year.
6. He never (to be) to Germany.
7. He (not to answer) my letter.
8. My mother (to go) to the country a month ago.
9. His mother not (to go) to school yesterday.
10. My mother just (to go) out. She never (to read) this book
Task 2. Read rule 11 in the grammar reference and use the Present Perfect Tense instead of the Present Continuous and insert JUST, YET, ALREADY, EVER, NEVER
1. I’m closing the entrance door.
2. She’s filling the coffee pot.
3. Are you visiting Mr.Brown?
4. Are you listening to that old record?
5. No, I’m not listening to that spoiled record.
6. Is he finishing his second translation?
7. They’re playing tennis on the tennis court.
8. We’re borrowing Stefan’s dictionary.
9. Is he traveling round London by double-decker bus?
10. Are you whitewashing the flat you live in?
Task 3. Paraphrase the following sentences using Gerund.
1. He hates... (play) cards.
2. I started... (learn) French two years ago.
3. They go...(run) every Tuesday evening.
4. Will you let me go...(ride) a horse?
5. Are you looking forward... (go) on holidays?
6. How about... (have) an ecological conference?
7. I can’t stop... (pretend) I don’t know him.
8. In his childhood he liked...(walk) down the hill.
9....(drive) fast in such weather is pretty dangerous.
10.... (climb) this mountain is a tremendous risk.
Task 4. Repeat rule 14 and put the following sentences using word combinations with Active Voice into Passive Voice and vice versa.
1. Pilkins made a stuff for Rosy.
2. Jim looked after everything himself.
3. They serve supper at seven.
4. The powder was given to Jim.
5. Pilkins received heartiest thanks.
6. A gun was taken by Mr Riddle.
7. A news of the tragedy was waited by Pilkins.
8. Lunch is made by Rosy.
9. He didn’t played any tricks on Rosy.
10. He put the powder into Mr Riddle’s coffee.
Retelling tasks
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By the moment you’ve done a lot. Prove us that you know some facts and details of the story quite well.
Task 1. Agree or disagree with the following statements. If you don’t agree with some of them share your own points of view.
1. Though Jim loved Rosy Mr Riddle wanted her to marry a richer man.
2. Rosy promised Jim to marry him and she never doubted it after.
3. Jim wanted a stuff that would make Rosy feel herself indifferent.
4. Pilkins agreed to take part in such a situation.
5. Pilkins decided to deceive Jim.
6. Mr Riddle agreed to treat Jim as Rosy’s husband.
7. Pilkins waited for the news of the tragedy and it came.
8. Rosy and Jim ran away to Las Vegas.
9. Jim played tricks on Mr Riddle.
10. Pilkins was very satisfied with the news.
Task 2. Now will you answer the questions on the text?
1. What relations were Jim and Rosy in?
2. How did Mr Riddle feel it like?
3. Why did Jim ask Pilkins to make a powder for him?
4. How did Pilkins react to such a request?
5. What was Mr Riddles behaviour after he had known the news?
6. How did Pilkins behave himself after he had given the powder to Jim?
7. Did Pilkin’s plan become true? Why so?
8. Why didn’t Jim play tricks on Rosy?
9. Who did play tricks on?
10. What did Pilkins feel at that moment do you think?
Task 3. In your point of view how many logical parts there are in the story? What are they?
Task 4. Right now try to retell the story to your partner or to your teacher. We believe that some phrases will be of great help to you. You can find them at the end of the grammar reference at p.117
OK. So now off you go to the next story!
Story 4. Lucky in Love
(after Jennifer Gay Summers)
Before reading the story be sure you know how to pronounce these proper names:
California
Lucky
Belgian sheepdog
Bosco
Jennifer
Dr Summers
OK. Do you think the story is about real love between a man and a woman? Well, let’s see if your expectations were right.
