Complete the sentences. Model:The symbol of Ireland in the shamrock. 1.The symbol of Scotland in the ... 2.The symbol of England

b) Out of the blue.
c) Unexpectedly.
d) Out of hand.
НАЙДИТЕ ЛИШНЮЮ ФРАЗУ

Betty:

Упражнение 1
Прочитайте приведенный ниже текст. Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами
в конце строк, обозначенных номерами 1 — 7 так, чтобы они грамматически соответствовали
содержанию текста. Заполните пропуски полученными словами. Каждый пропуск
соответствует отдельному заданию.

SIFTING THROUGH THE SANDS OF TIME
When you are on the beach, you are stepping on ancient mountains,
skeletons of marine animals, even tiny diamonds. Sand provides a
mineral treasure-trove, a record of geology's earth-changing processes.
Sand: as 1)... we play on it and as adults we relax on it. 1)CHILD
It is something we complain about when it gets in our food, and praise
when it's moulded into castles. But we don't often look at it. If we did,
we would discover an account of a geological past and a history of marine
life that 2)... back thousands and in some cases millions of 2)GO
years.
Sand covers not just sea-shores, but also ocean beds, deserts and
mountains. It is one of the 3)... substances on earth. And 3) COMMON
it is a major element that 4).... use - concrete is largely 4)MAN
sand, while glass 5).... of little else. 5)MAKE
What exactly is sand? Well, it is 6)... than fine dust. 6)LARGE
Depending on its age and origin, a particular sand can consists of tiny
pebbles or porous granules. Its shape may have the shapes of stars or
spirals, their edges jagged and smooth.
They 7).... from the erosion of rocks or from the skeletons 7)COME
Of marine organisms, which accumulate on the bottom of the oceans,
or even from volcanic eruptions.

Denis is the (good) friend. For me Maths is (difficult) than Literature. My sister is (tall) than me. This exercise is (easy) than that one. I think History is (interesting) subject at school. Ann is the (bright) student in our class.

Put the prepositions. They invited us at/to/in London. Who takes care about/for/of your pet? Did you meet anyone at / in /during Summer school in Britain? Will you go abroad at/ on/ in October? My best friend is from/ out/ in Britain. They travelled on/ in/ by a comfortable bus. We would like to learn more from/ of/ about London.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word Charles Darwin was a famous ( science). Paula wants to become an English (teach). I. Repin was an outstanding (art). I think he will be a successful (write) in the future. Madonna is a popular American (sing)

Choose the right variant: Present Simple, Past Simple, Future Simple.

1 You ____on holidays last year.

a) go b) went c) will go

2. He _____late for work yesterday.

a) is b) was c) will be

3. Every morning Tom ________early.

a) wakes up b) woke up c) will wake up

4. They _______ a lot of new subjects next year.

a) have b) had c) will have

5. Ann _____English well.

a) speaks b) spoke c) will speak

lot of people usually die because of a terrible event like a storm or a fire.

3 A ____________ film is usually about the future.

4 In ____________ the actors have to act, sing and dance.

5 A ____________ is about a certain part of America.

Mark /5

4 Complete the sentences with the correct words in the box.

gripping violent moving horror entertaining

1 The film was so ____________ that I cried at the end.

2 ____________ films give me bad dreams.

3 I couldn’t switch off the TV because the film was so ____________.

4 I like films that are ____________ for the whole family.

5 My mum refuses to watch ____________ films because she doesn’t like all the fighting.

books, other things, inventions, communicate, CDs, all parts of the country, information
Radio, television and the Internet are the great 1) … of the 20th century. In 2) … there are many papers giving information about films, concerts and 3) … that are happening in the local area. These days you can read books on 4) … . In the Internet you can find any 5) … you want. Also you can 6) … with your friends there. But I think that 7) … are forever.
Task 2. The word in capitals in the right column can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way (3 points).
1. Reading CD books you can see what’s happening in … . ACT
2. She … everything to the police. EXPLAIN
3. The famous … collected the most interesting material in the South Africa. REPORT
Task 3. Complete the sentences. Choose the correct variant (5 points).
1. The (new/ news) is shocking.
2. The (new/ news) film is shocking.
3. I have some (money/ moneys) in my pocket.
4. We have much (snow/ snows) in winter.
5. Her (hair/ hairs) is beautiful.
Task 4. Complete the sentences (5 points).
1. He agreed (to help/ helping) us with Physics.
2. We are fond of (to fish/ fishing).
3. His Dictionary was proved (to be/ being) useful.
4. He finished (written/ writing) the letter.
5. Children decided (to buy/ buying) the present for their teacher.
Task 5. Write the following statements in reported speech (6 points).
1. She says: “I saw you in the cinema”.
2. He said: “Helen left yesterday”.
3. My friend asked: “How long have you been here?”
4. She said to Richard: “Water the flowers”.
5. Mother said to the children: “Don’t touch the cat”.
6. The teacher asked: “Did you write your homework?”

1) A manager ... be sociable and polite, doesnt he?
2) Its hot and sunny. So I ... water my flowers every morning and afternoon.
3) Do they ... wear a uniform at school?
4) My friend ... go to school on Saturdays. He has got 5 lessons.
5) Do I ... do all these exercises? They are really boring.
6) Alice doesnt ... feed her pets. Her mother has already fed them.
7) Does each member ... speak English at the Explorers Club?
2.Complete the sentences. Use have to in the correct tense.
1) He studied at a Canadian school. He ... learn English and French.
2) Jessica writes about the wonders of nature. She ... travel a lot.
3) Yesterday, her son fell ill and she ... stay at home.
4) My older brother wants to be a musician. He ... play the violin for hours every day.
5) The students missed the bus and they ... walk to school in the rain.
6) If you want to learn more about Stonehenge, you ... read this book.
7) I cant play football this afternoon, I ... prepare for an exam.