Упражнение-карточка 2.

1.Я никогда не видел эту женщину, поэтому я не знаю, как она выглядит. I have never seen this woman, so I don’t know what she looks like.

2.Джон был расстроен, потому что не знал, куда он положил документы. John was upset for he didn’t know where he had put the documents.

3.Сэм был растерян, потому что он не помнил, куда он дел ключи. Sam was at a loss as he didn’t remember where he had put the keys.

4.Я не могу понять, что сказал Джон. У него сильный акцент. Если бы он говорил медленнее, я бы возможно, поняла его. I can’t understand what John said. He has a strong accent. If he spoke more slowly I might have understood him.

5.Не спрашивайте меня, будет ли экзаменационный тест трудным. Я его еще не составила. Само собой, если вы занимались хорошо, вы легко напишете его. Don’t ask me if the examination test will be difficult. I haven’t drawn it up. It goes without saying that if you have been studying hard you will easily cope with it.

6.Не могли бы вы объяснить мне, как пройти к оперному театру? Я только что приехал в Уфу и не уверен, в ту сторону я иду, или нет. Could you explain to me how to get to the Opera theatre? I have just arrived in Ufa and I am not sure if I am walking the right way.

7.Джек сказал, что чем раньше они покинут «Титаник», тем лучше. Роуз ответила, что мест в лодках нет. Jack said the earlier they left the Titanic the better. Rose replied that there was no room in the boats.

8.Ведьма сказала себе, что дети спят и пора вскипятить воду для бульона в самой большой кастрюле. Она считала, что из детей получается замечательный бульон. The witch said to herself that the children were sleeping and it was time to boil the water for the broth in the biggest saucepan. She believed that children gave wonderful broth.

9.Шерлок Холмс сказал, что это элементарно и удивился, что Ватсон сам не додумался (hit upon) до правильного ответа. Sh. Holmes said it was elementary and was surprised that Watson hadn’t hit upon the right answer himself.

10. Сэр Генри Баскервиль сказал дворецкому, что терпеть не может овсянку и поинтересовался, не последует ли за ней хороший кусок мяса. Sir Henry Baskerville told the butler that he hated porridge and wondered if a good piece of meat would follow it.

11. Мальвина сказала Буратино, что он отвратительно вел себя и будет наказан. Она попросила Артемона проводить проказника в чулан. Malvina told Buratino that he had been a bad boy and would be punished. She asked Artemon to take the naughty boy to the larder.

12. Людвиг 14 не сказал родителям, что ему в школе поставили двойку за отсутствие хитрости. Он знал, что они расстроятся, но не смогут понять его. Ludwig 14 didn’t tell his parents that he had been given a bad mark for the absence of agility. He knew that they would get upset but still wouldn’t be able to understand him.

WORD POWER

A. Fill in the blanks with “refuse” or “deny” in the appropriate form.

1. The Minister categorically refused to sign the document.

2. Janet was the only child in the family. Her parents refused her nothing.

3. She was accused of working for the enemy but she denied the fact.

4. The waiter brought the bill but the customer refused to pay.

5. My offer was refused.

6. It’s hard to deny that Bob is a good man.

7. We don’t absolutely deny the possibility of miracle.

8. The application didn’t meet the deadline and was refused.

9. I would refuse to deal with such an unreliable person.

10. Spinoza didn’t deny the existence of God.

11. Brakes refused to act and the car crashed into a tree.

12. He asked her to marry him but she refused.

B. Fill in the blanks with “include” or “involve” in the appropriate form.

1. More than 30 software firms were involved in the project.

2. included among the guests were a number of famous musicians.

3. They are deeply involved in debt.

4. We were involved with the technical details.

5. Have you included the chairman in your list of committee members?

6. Does the job involve travel?

7. The war involved a great increase in the national debt.

8. Do you include walking among your amusements?

9. I didn’t realize putting on a play involved so much work.

10. At law school Hilary became heavily involved in student politics.

11. Our party included several retired couples.

12. The price includes postage charges.

13. I don’t want to get involved in some lengthy argument about who is to blame.

14. The team is looking strong, especially now they have included Roscoe.

15. The Mafia could well be involved in this series of murders.

16. Most people don’t realize how much effort is involved in writing a novel.

17. Is service included in the bill?

18. I would never go climbing on my own – there’s too much risk involved.

C. Fill in the blanks with “stay” or “remain” in the appropriate form.

1. I don't think Park Street is the place for you to stay.

2. I remain, my dear friend, affectionately yours.

3. Would the audience please stay/ remain seated?

4. His wife seemed utterly indifferent whether she went or stayed.

5. ‘La Strada’ remains one of Fellini’s best films.

6. Why, is Tom leaving? Wouldn't he stay to dinner?

7. On the way home that phrase stayed with me.

8. We have nearly finished. Just several points remain to be settled.

9. Hi! Didn’t know you were here, in London. Where are you staying?

10. It only remains to me to thank our hosts.

11. I know Benson has a PhD but the fact remains he has no practical experience.

12. Stay with me tonight. I’m so lonely.

D. Fill in the blanks with “carry” or “bring” in the appropriate form.

1. The ship could carry 70 passengers.

2. They are going to bring one of their friends with them.

3. This motorbike has carried me five thousand miles.

4. Then I saw Phil walking towards me. He was carrying a briefcase.

5. Any goods brought to our country must be carefully checked.

6. You have to carry a mobile so that they can call you in at any time.

7. Having him talking all the time usually brings me to a state of exhaustion.

8. The official number of people carrying the AIDS virus is low.

9. Frogs eat pests which destroy crops and carry diseases.

10. Bob is a good chap. He always brings everything to an end.

11. The water brought my shoes to a state of a total mess.

12. Insects carry the pollen from plant to plant.

13. The lecturer was a whiz. He carried his audience with him.

14. The statement brought him into a state of furious anger.

15. The walls carry the weight of the roof.

16. The money will carry me through the week.

17. The book carries many tables, that’s why I am so slow with it.

18. I had to bring the car to a halt for I couldn't keep my eyes on the road anymore.

E. Fill in the blanks with “influence” or “affect” in the appropriate form.

1. Rakhmaninov’s music deeply influences me.

2. Stop yelling. Shouting affects the voice.

3. This disease affects the central nervous system.

4. Don’t let me influence your decision.

5. What influenced you to take the job?

6. How will the new tax affect people on low incomes?

7. We were all deeply affected by the news of her death.

8. Claude’s work strongly influenced generations of musicians.

9. Bruckner was much influenced by Wagner’s orchestral music.

REVISION

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