Two of Everything

— Mary, is it true, have you got two houses?

— Oh, yes. I've got one in London and one in the country.

— Oh, me got a very small flat. It's got two rooms, and a kitchen, and a bathroom.

— Poor you! And I've got two television-sets. One upstairs, one downstairs. Both colour of course.

— Marvellous! Our TV is very small. It's black and

white.

— And I've got two cars. They both have stereo radios.

— Oh, my husband's car is very old. He's got a Mini.

— And I've got two villas. One in Spain, and one in

France.

— Gosh, that's wonderful! You are very lucky.

— Well, yes, but I've also got a little problem.

— Pardon, you've got a problem?!

— Yes, it's very embarrassing.

— What is it?

— Well, I've also got two husbands.

Ex. 142. Read the proverbs and give their Russian equivalents.

1. Little by little and bit by bit. 2. A little help is worth a great deal of pity. 3. A little learning is a dangerous thing. 4. Little things please little minds. 5. Little strokes fell great oaks. 6. Many are called but few are chosen. 7. You win a few, you lose a few. 8. More haste, less speed. 9. Least said, soonest mended. 10. Fewer clients, less money.

Ex. 143. Insert (a) few, (a) little.

1. Wait, I'll pick... roses for you from my garden.

2.... people could resist such a temptation. 3. The patient has made... progress in the last couple of weeks. 4. There is... progress in the business. We must take some measures to improve it. 5. — Could you give me... information on the trip? — There is... I can tell you, sir. It's out of the list. 6. Paul put... coins in the slot, thought..., and then dialed the number. 7. Let's go to the market and buy... fruit and... carrots. 8. There is... furniture in our country house. We need to buy... more things. 9. I'm still hungry. I think I'll have... more fish. 10. When I was a child, we kept... pigeons in our back yard. 11. If I accept that job, I'll make... more money.

12. There are... cars on the road today. It's Sunday. 13. Many questions were asked, but... were answered. 14. Wait..., there are still... things to attend to. 15. Even now there is... we can do to improve the weather.

Ex. 144. Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the words in bold type.

1. The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them: a man may live long, yet get little from life. 2. She was a woman of great charisma, and few could resist the force of her compelling personality. 3. It is best to listen much, speak little, and not become angry. 4. Less is more. 5. Those fighter pilots, not much older than twenty, had defended England in the skies in 1940 and had been known as "The Few". 6. "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few," W. Churchill had said in his speech in the House of Commons. 7. She believed that the less people knew about you, the safer you were, for if they knew nothing, they could do you no harm. 8. But few things came as a surprise to Emma anymore. 9. Few doctors doubt now the importance of a diet. 10. If you are more careful, you will make fewer stupid mistakes. 11. She knew now that men like him were among the very few. 12. There are a few matters to attend to. 13. Try to persuade her to eat a little.

Ex, 145. Translate into English

1. У нас осталось мало бананов. Нужно купить немно­го. 2. — Не мог бы ты одолжить мне немного денег? — Извини, но у меня самого мало денег. 3. Почему так мало людей понимает меня? А мне так нужно немного понимания. 4. Признаюсь, я немного шокирована. 5. В баке слишком мало бензина, его хватит только на не­сколько километров. 6. Ты слишком бледная, тебе нуж­но немного косметики. 7. Мало кто знает про этот рес­торанчик, но мы тут уже были несколько раз. 8. Хотя у меня и мало опыта в этом деле, все-таки я могу от­ветить на несколько твоих вопросов. 9. В течение всей зимы у нас так мало солнечного света, всего лишь не­сколько солнечных дней. 10. Осталось мало надежды, никаких признаков корабля. 11. Еще немного терпе­ния, и те несколько вопросов, которые мы должны об­судить, будут решены. 12. Чтобы избежать недомога­ния, ешьте меньше; чтобы продлить жизнь, волнуйтесь меньше. 13. Власть в этой банановой республике на­ходится в руках немногих. Ex. 146. Combine the following words with many or much.

Spaghetti, sheep, a coin, support, traffic, a mug, housework, weather, a slice, knowledge, a notebook, furniture, a language, butter, equipment, a computer, deer, children, progress, scissors, means, linen, a fish, blankets, money, teachers, series, mail, sandwich, toast, make-up, light.

Ex. 147. Make the following sentences interrogative and negative.

1. There is a lot of fruit this year. 2. There are a lot of apple trees in our garden. 3. There are a lot of slang words in his vocabulary. 4. There is a lot of interesting news in today's e-mail. 5. There are a lot of things which you still don't understand. 6. There is a lot of snow in winter in Siberia. 7. There are a lot of sights in every capital. 8. There is a lot of pollution in big cities. 9. We had a lot of fun at the party. 10. There is a lot of sunny weather in Italy. 11. Helen has a lot of good ideas. 12. My elder brother helps me a lot. 13. One should have a lot of patience to catch fish. 14. English people send a lot of cards on Christmas. 15. This journalist wrote a lot of books about famous people.

Ex. 148. Insert a lot (of), lots of, plenty of, much, many, a great deal of.

1.1 wish you all... good luck. 2. Is there... oil in the Caspian sea? 3. We bought... food for the barbecue. 4. Do you have... homework to do for Saturday? 5. — How... exams did you have to take? — Quite.... 6. My sister drinks too... coffee. 7. He is so fat because he eats too... sandwiches. 8. These days people get... information from (the) Internet. 9. — Oh, Mother, I love him so.... — I think you love him too.... 10.... and... refugees came to Spain * and Italy. 11. There are... daffodils in England in spring.; 12. The earthquake caused... damage to the country. 13.... of the exhibition was devoted to his later works. 14. It was a big house with... windows. 15. — Feeling a bit better? —..., Doctor.... better. 16. That's happened... a time to me. 17. The information proved useful to... people. 18.... happy returns of the day! 19. Thank you very.... 20. She doesn't talk about her life.... 21. Now I feel... more confident. 22. It is... less likely. 23. We've got... time. 25. There are always... jobs to be done. 26. Take as... money as you need.

Ex. 149. Read the following proverbs and give their Russian equivalents.

1. Many a little makes a mickle. 2. Many hands make light work. 3. Many kiss the hand they wish to cut off. 4. Many would be cowards if they had courage enough. 5. More than enough is too much. 6. The more you have, the more you want. 7. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Ex. 150. Translate into English.

1. Компания тратит много денег на оборудование. 2. Есть ли большой спрос на видео? 3. В этом зале мно­го света и воздуха. 4. Ты слишком много думаешь о будущем. 5. В субботу мы смотрели пьесу В. Шекспи­ра «Много шума из ничего». 6. Многие считают, что образование — наилучшее капиталовложение. 7. Боюсь, что у меня сегодня не очень много свободного време­ни. 8. Многое было сделано, чтобы освободить залож­ников. 9. У тебя столько же шансов, как и у каждого из нас. 10. Был жаркий день. Толпы людей спешили в парк. 11. Нас слишком много, а здесь не так уж мно­го места. 12. — У вас много опыта в этой работе? — Весьма. Я много лет работал на «Сони». 13. Это слу­чилось много-много лет назад. 14. На телевидении не так много хороших передач. Очень много сплетен, очень много низкопробных фильмов. Очень многие хорошие фильмы показывают поздно ночью. 15. В те трудные времена так много было сделано для столь многих.

Ex. 151. Use all (all of) or both (both of).

1. The defendants were proved guilty. 2. They were unnaturally silent. 3. They live together in the same house. 4. These are problems of no importance. 5. He and Edith agreed to come. 6. Nick and Nelly would be cross with you if you don't come. 7. The children in the senior group can look after themselves. 8. Father and me can understand your feelings, Martin. 9. We are Indo-Europeans. 10. Her parents are teachers. 11. He got angry with them. 12. We were young, Tom and me. 13. She is fond of you. 14. The prospects excited and worried me.

Ex. 152. Translate into English

1. Все студенты счастливы. Все экзамены позади. 2. Она отдала детям все, что могла. 3. Вы оба мои друзья, я люблю вас обоих. 4. Все люди хотят быть здоровыми и счастливыми. 5. Все люди в зале пели вместе с певицей. 6. Вы оба должны сказать нам прав­ду. 7. Мы все иногда лжем. 8. Я забыла все об этом. 9. Дайте нам шанс — это все, что мы хотим. 10. Все это очень хорошо, но вы оба должны быть очень осто­рожны. 11. Мне совсем не нравится этот район. 12. Рита и Нина, не могли бы вы обе остаться после занятий сегодня? 13. Мы уезжаем, вот и все. 14. У нас есть все основания, чтобы поддержать ваше предло­жение. 15. — Оба главных актера были просто вели­колепны. — Все актеры хорошо играли.

Ex. 153. Insert each other, one another.

1. They can't help themselves, they love.... 2. The place is full of crazy people who talk to... all the time and ignore everybody else. 3. They have known... for years and years. 4. The members of this club meet regularly in...'s homes. 5. She and John looked at.... 6. He began

opening bottles,... after.... 7. We know..."s minds very well. 8. All the children kept silent. They didn't dare to look at.... 9. She found... excuse after... to postpone the meeting. 10. We'll get there... way or.... 11. He ate... sweet after... till the box was empty. 12. They hate

being apart. They phone... every day. 13. The business failed because the partners distrusted....

Ex 154. Read and translate the sentences Comment on the pronouns in bold type.

1. — What dress are you going to wear for the dance today? — The one which I bought in Paris. 2. The old man who(m) you met in the park was my uncle. 3. I do not like people who talk about themselves all the time. 4. Is it the car that used to belong to your father? 5. She is the biggest liar that I know. 6.1 need a place where I can work undisturbed. 7. Where is the man who asked for me? 8. We always look forward to Mother's cake, which she makes the size of a wheel. 9. We can't believe that it's true. 10.1 don't know what you have promised to the children. 11. We didn't know that you had promised Mike a new bicycle. 12. Nora didn't buy anything because she didn't see what she wanted. 13. What day suits you best? 14. Pizza sounds like just what I want.

Ex. 155. Insert that or what.

1.... shall we do next? —... is the question. 2. We all know... you are! —... is no secret. 3. A shopaholic!... is... you are! 4. Is......really occurred? 5. Don't you know... he always does... he wants? 6. You just don't realize... you are talking about and... is very sad. 7.... embarrassed me is... none of them ever thought of their mother. 8. Mother is absolutely sure......you've chosen as your future career is not... you really should do. 9. We greatly doubt......you say is true. 10. Is......you really mean? 11. — Money is... I need. — Everybody says... they need it. 12. Nobody knows... will happen in future. 13. Can anyone tell me... his phone number is? 14.1 fully believe... she is telling the truth. 15. Just tell me... you want and I'll get it.

Ex. 156. Insert the necessary pronouns.

1.... actor must learn his words by heart. 2.... actor has a different method of learning his lines. 3. Both books are good. You can have... of them. 4. I've got a few friends but... lives nearby. 5. There are shops on... sides of the road. 6.... professional musician has to practise regularly. 7. He painted several pictures in Italy but... of them has been found. 8. The Headmistress spoke to... child in the class individually. 9. Before you leave the coach, please make sure that you have... your belongings with you. 10.... my parents are still working. 11.... of my parents has ever been abroad. 12.1 had the choice of two jobs but... of them really suited me. 13. We looked in the library and in the canteen but there was no sign of Caroline in... place. 14. Ben and Sharon looked at...carefully.... had changed a lot. 15.... book on the shelf was a detective story.... of the books was by Agatha Christie. I looked at them but... appeared very interesting. 16. Christmas is a holiday that appeals to the child in... of us.

Ex. 157. Translate into English

1. Люди должны помогать друг другу. 2. Таня и На­стя — двойняшки, и они не могут жить друг без дру­га. 3. — Я голоден. — Я тоже. 4. Никогда ничего нельзя знать наверняка. 5. Ужасно, когда ты не мо­жешь вспомнить чье-либо имя. 6. — Какой арбуз хо­тите купить? — Большой, пожалуйста. 7. — Мне нуж­на пара туфель. — А как насчет тех, что ты купила месяц назад? — Они уже не мои, моя сестренка носит их. 8. Откройте дверь, дети, это я, ваша няня. 9. Они построили дом сами. Никто им не помогал. 10. Они для себя построили дом. 11. Призы были вручены самим президентом. 12. Все дети любят сказки. 13. Всем детям очень понравилась сказка. 14. У муж­чин, как правило, мало терпения. 15. Немного терпе­ния, и все будет в порядке. 16. — Еще немного сала­та? — Больше мне не нужно, спасибо. 17. Многие пы­тались открыть эту тайну, многое все еще остается неясным. 18. Ни одно из двух предложений мне не подходит. Они оба неинтересны. 19. Бабушка поцело­вала меня сначала в одну щечку, потом в другую.

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