Test 6. Fill in: is or are.1. Your trousers _____ in the wardrobe.2. Where______ his scissors?3. There_____ a lecture on history today.4. The

19th century, every house-owner had to plant near his house 7-8 decorative or fruit trees. That tradition has been followed through to the present.

Tithin the city there ar nine parks.

Central Recreation PArk.

It's located at the end of Gogol Street in the eastern part of the city.

The first saplings for the park were bought from the Chu Valley. Now, it is the most popular park where residents and visitors enjoy their time among its 100 hectares of picturesque lanes and flowers-beds. The park offers the variety of recreation facilities, such as a stadium, tennis, amusement rides, a cinema, numerous snack-bars and cafes.

The 28 Panfilov's Guardsmen Parks

THe park is located just across from the Otrar Hotel. The park has the Glomery Memorial with its Eternal Flame and the Memorial LAne. THe Flame is a popular stopping spot fot wedding parties and you will often see them making photographs next to it. It was during the Moscow BAttle, 1941, when 28 fighters of the 1075th redimen of the 316th infanty division resisted 50 German tanks.

The division was raised in Almaty and was led by general Ivan PAnfilov.

This beautifulpark with its shady lanes and splendid flower-beds is our residents' most popular recreational place who enjoy the place and singing of birds.

1. Говорят, что он хороший товарищ. 2. Мой отец хочет, чтобы я поступил в училище. 3. Она наблюдала, как дети играли в футбол. 4. Мы не ожидали, что наши друзья придут к нам в гости се- 'одня вечером. 5. Мамахотела, чтобы мальчик вымыл посуду. 6. Известно, что у этой компании есть свой воздушный флот. 7. Он не позволил ей плакать. 8. Мальчик хотел, чтобы родители помогли ему сделать уроки. 9. Мы видели, что он переходит улицу.

... going to concerts. I always enjoy ... them very much. 2. Comra de Petrov explained ... me that he was late ... classes because he had missed ... the seven o’clock train he usually took. 3. I’m afraid you won’t be able to catch ... the five o’clock train, and if you go ... the next one, you won’t be able to reach ... the place ... time. 4. “We’ve neither been ... the theatre, nor ... the cinema ... a long time. Let’s go ... the theatre tonight, shall we? ... the way, do you know

what’s......the Maly Theatre?” “No, but it’s all the same

... me. I always enjoy everything there. It’s one ... the best theatres ... Moscow.” 5. I’m always angry when people come ... the theatre after the lights have gone .... 6. When this actress appears ... the stage, the audience always greet her ... a storm ... applause. 7. I don’t want to see the play. I neither like the play itself nor the novel it’s taken .... 8. Why is Gleb late? He’s either missed ... the nine o’clock train or something really serious has happened ... him. 9. My son came ... Leningrad yesterday. He said that the city had made an unforgettable impression ... him. 10. If I manage to finish my work ... time. I’ll be glad to join ... you. 11. If you go ... Kiev ... business, take every opportunity to visit all the museums there. 12. When this actress plays the part... Eliza, the theatre’s always packed.

13. The other day a man came......me ... the street and

asked me to give him a light. It was an old friend, and I was surprised that he hadn’t recognized me ... once.

I entered college. I have been learning about French history and culture 2) ……… the past two years, and have recently been looking into the possibility of studing in France 3) ……… one month this summer. I have dreamed about strolling in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles 4) ……… so long. 5) ……… I began my studies, I have become aware of the significant contributions that French leaders, writers, artists and scholars have made to the world. My professor has been travelling to France 6) ……… over 20 years and he is still fascinated by its beauty and culture. 7) ……… his first trip in 1965, he has written many books about his travels there which are highly regarded all over the world.

(1) Fill in the blank with the correct word. Use is, are + some
1. There … cereal in the cabinet. 2. There … eggs in the refrigerator. 3. There … cookies in the cabinet. 4. There … bananas on the counter. 5. There … rice in the refrigerator. 6. There … bread on the counter. 7. There … oranges on the counter. 8. There … apples in the basket. 9. There … peanut butter in the cabinet. 10. There …donuts on the counter. 11. There … coffee in the cup.

this book is mine and ......are dave's
they aren't talking to....today
this magazine comes out....week
that watch is gold,......are silver
you have ...two days to register for the course.
some people work during the day,.....work at night
we usually help .....with our homework
i have my hair cut...month
would you like...biscuits?
brothers and sisters look after ....
i saw mark...day
can i have ...piece?
where are ....children?
are there any....questions before we go?
2.fill in the gabs with the correct pronoun or pos adjective
if you saw a person in trouble,wouldyou help?
somebody has parked...car across the drive.
my aunt left ....bag ere when she visited us this morning
if a colleague of mine got promoted,i'd be hapy for...
everyone brings .....own lunch to work with....
my mother has cashed....car
he told each person to order whatever...
the police inspector askeed everybody in the room to give...names

suburbs: clean air and an abundance of foliage are enough (1) ... . But services such as municipal water and sewage disposal are often a rarity in very rural areas. In city areas, it is fairly easy to access transportation with city bus systems and taxis. The opposite is the case in rural areas: (2) ... . With greater distances between houses, even getting groceries can be a difficulty. So if a person loses his / her driver's license or vehicle for some reason, it's a real hardship in a rural area. It has been said that village life encourages a greater sense of community and gives some perspective on what is important. When a family faces a hardship, (3) ... .If there is a death in the family, members of the community are right there with condolences. If someone falls ill, the community pulls together to raise money for the family. The reactions to these kinds of situations are much different in urban areas. Many city-dwellers don't know their neighbours beyond a "hello" as they pass each other in the hall. Some don't even say that much. Perhaps they feel they don't need their neighbours, (4) ... . People in rural areas organise more events together than urbanites do. From church dinners to local fairs, to the community's summer barbecue, most people have their fingers in the pie, in one way or another. It is these types of events that (5) ... .In urban areas, special events are often competing against each other, since there are often many happening at the same time. Many people who attend these urban events haven't got any particular sense of pride for them, (6) ... . While one could argue that city life is more exciting and at times more convenient, it's not necessarily better than country life. a) as they are just spectators of the event, not coordinators. b) without your own transportation, it is difficult to get around. c) the way people in the rural areas have come to depend on theirs. d) to convince many city-dwellers that country living is for them. e) help to bring a community together, because those who attend can claim ownership of the event. f) often those in a rural community are quick to help wherever they can.