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CAN

(Саакян)

Ex 434. Read, translate and comment on the form and meaning of modal verb can.

1. On a clear day, you can see the shores of Haiti and Cuba from the summit of Blue Mountain Peak. 2.1 know you can do it because you have the courage. 3. Bungalows are for old people who can't manage the stairs. 4. She gave Mary the names of several friends, whom she could trust. 5. We wish we could rely on him! 6. If I could, I would get the moon for you! 7.1 can't wait to get back into the swing of things. 8. Warm thoughts can fill the day with sunshine. 9.1 can't stop talking! I just can't help it! 10. — Can I keep your CD till Sunday? — You could if it were mine. 11. Can this young girl really be my boss? 12. Oh, no! You can't have failed the exam again! 13. Can the child have been watching the telly all day long? 14. Ben can't be still sleeping! It's time he went to college. 15. Who could have expected him to become a politician? 16. You can't use your own name in a novel. 17. Even the best memory can let you down. 18. My God, what those walls could tell us if they could talk!

Ex 437. Insert can (not), could (not), be able to In some cases there can be more than one answer

1.... you tell me the time, please? 2. No more for me thanks. I... eat another thing. 3. Who is that outside? It... be the policeman — he has already been here. 4.1... open the drawer in my desk as it was stuck. 5. You... make an omelette without breaking eggs. 6. We loved the cake.... you give us the recipe for it? 7. Mr. Marshall is busy this week, but he... see you next week. 8. It... be 12 o'clock already! 9. We told him he... leave whenever he wanted to. 10. I'll get a car of my own as soon as I... drive. 11. Interpreters... translate without thinking. 12. It would help if you... give me friendly advice. 13. Sometimes gossiping... be a real pleasure. 14. He promises he... inform us of the turn of events in future. 15. Angela... speak French when she was four, she... do it now and she... speak it perfectly in some years. 16. He... sell his car unless he reduces the price. 17. My aunt... tell fortunes from tea leaves.

Ex 438. Make the sentences negative and interrogative to express Doubt or disbelief

Model He is lying. — Can he be lying? He can't be lying.

1. The night before the exam I went to a party. 2. She's drinking her tea from a saucer. 3. The bride is dressed in black. 4. The kid is drinking wine. 5. I left the gas on. 6. Angela threw the receipt away. 7. Brian is always late for work. 8. The judge sent an innocent man to prison. 9. It's late but the children are still watching the telly. 10. He has been in love with her all those years. 11. Her name is also Тамара. 12. Violet has been so rude to her friends. 13. I'm afraid we've missed our stop. 14. What a shame! We've run out of salt again! 15. We don't believe them. It's not like her to behave so!

Ex 440. Translate into English

1. Она никогда не может прийти вовремя. 2. Нельзя игнорировать влияние всеобщей компьютеризации. 3. Они были счастливы, что сумели помочь друзьям. 4. — Ты можешь ей помочь? — Мог бы, если бы хо­тел. 5. Она не могла заставить себя приняться за ра­боту. 6. Петр не посоветовался с отцом, а ведь он мог бы дать ему дельный совет. 7. Эмили и в голову не приходило, что с Робертом могло что-то случиться. 8. Не может быть, чтобы он был такой жестокий! Не мог он этого сделать! 9. Где она может быть? Неуже­ли она все еще делает покупки? 10. У него есть сла­бые стороны, это верно. И все-таки не мог он вас так подвести. 11. Не может быть, чтобы редактор не за­метила этой ошибки. 12. Я тебе не верю, ты не мог не узнать меня. Неужели я так изменилась? 13. Не­ужели вы его неправильно поняли? Ведь он так чет­ко все объяснил. 14. Неужели вы не нашли время, чтобы поговорить с сыном? 15. Не может быть, чтобы она неправильно истолковала его слова. Ведь это на него непохоже. 16. Он просто не мог этого сделать! Он не может быть настолько глуп! 17. Не могу не смотреть телевизор до конца по вечерам, и это про­сто ужасно. 18. Мне ничего не остается, как уступить вам. (Не могу не уступить вам.) 19. Ну что я могу сказать? Правилам нужно подчиняться. 20. В этой горячей точке могла разразиться война, но, к счас­тью, люди сумели предотвратить ее.

Блох

Exercise 1. Say whether could is the form of the Indicative or of the Subjunctive. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Could I pick some roses as well? Or a mixed bunch of things? 2. It was a pity that she was ill and could not go. 3. Ed­mund, darling, could she have the bedside lamp out of your study, just for this evening? 4. In the old days, people could feed nearly all the animals. 5. If she had had money she could per­haps have paid for everything; as things were, she could do nothing of the kind. 6. He could think of nothing to say in reply and so he didn't. 7. I've broken it (the thermometer). How could I have cut myself on it if I hadn't? 8. Her literary agent friend rang up and asked if she could come down for dinner. 9. I just seem to know nobody who I could ring and say I just feel awful and I haven't a penny. 10. She went to the bed, and bent down so that Anne could kiss her. 11. The driver's face was of a complexion on to which you could have dropped a fried egg without anyone noticing. 12. The windows were open, and the scent of jasmine and roses could be smelled. 13. Janet tied to imagine what an unserious talk could have been like. 14. If only they could talk, everything would seem easier and better. 15. She couldn't come to Paris, she said; she was nursing Mrs Cornhill, there was nobody else in the house, and she couldn't leave. 16. It was a big barn and we could hide in the hay if we heard anyone. 17. If you're planning to open a shop or build a ship you couldn't have come to a better man. 18. She was so tired, she couldn't drag herself upstairs to dress. 19. After all if she couldn't do what she liked who could? 20. He could hardly have been so cool about it, so open, if there were anything in it.

Exercise 2. Comment on the form and meaning of the verb can. Trans­late the sentences into Russian.

1. I can't shift the bolts on the wheel, at all. I'll have to get help. 2. I speak three languages and I can't spell in any of them. 3. You could join her much later if she wants you to go on the yacht. 4. "Shall I fill some pots now?" — "You can do the whole thing if you like." 5. Could you stop the car, please, for a moment? 6. Oh, really. She can't put up with that! 7. I wish he could have a pony of his own. 8. All the shelves were wedged tight with books, but there still existed large numbers of books which could find no place in the shelves. 9. How could she have been so cold, so unloving to this adorable creature? How could she have been so blind? 10. "Oh, it's you, Sue." — "Yes. Can I come in?" 11. What is not done today, could be done tomorrow. 12. There was noth­ing he could do about it at the moment. 13. I could never have believed till I came here that natural courtesy could be such a wonderful — such a positive thing. 14. "Why didn't you stop all that?" — "How could I?" — "You could have found some way." — "Could I, I wonder?" 15. Where's Miss Laura? She came out right after me. Where can she be? 16. You can't live other people's lives for them. 17. If she could go away somewhere! 18. What can have happened?

Exercise 3. Use the verb can in the correct form followed by the appro­priate infinitive.

1. He... (to recite) long poems when he was six. 2. You... not (to take) the books out of the reading hall. 3. If you had met him in the street you... (to pass) him without tak­ing notice. 4. He hated himself for his behaviour, but... (to do) nothing to alter it. 5.... I (to come) in for a moment? 6. You... not (to do) it. I don't believe it. 7. I wonder where she is. She... not (to stay) at her friend's all this time. 8. 1... (to help) him but I didn't know he needed help. 9. Such problems... (to solve) easily. 10. He... (to see) that every­ thing in the flat was in full order. 11. How... she (to work) in the garden now? It is already dark. 12. Of course, there were many things I... (to answer) to this. But I kept silent. I simply... not (to refuse). They would have been hurt. He wasn't old... He... not (to be) more than forty.... you (to work) all this time without any break? 16. She... not (to forget) what had happened the day before.

Exercise 4. Translate into English using the verb can.

1. У детей богатое воображение. Они могут легко при­думывать разные истории. 2. Ты можешь взять словарь. Мне он больше не нужен. 3. Не может быть, чтобы она была так груба с вами. 4. Неужели она и сейчас- думает обо мне? 5. Неужели это правда, что она вышла замуж за Джона? 6. Вряд ли они приедут сегодня. Уже поздно. 7. Если бы не ваш зонтик, я бы вся промокла. Дождь лил как из ведра. 8. Не может быть, чтобы сейчас было лишь три часа. Ваши часы остановились. 9. Я могла бы вам это сразу сказать, но мне не хотелось расстраивать вас. 10. Не может быть, чтобы вы этому действительно вери­ли. 11. Не мог он принять вас за другого. 12. Можно мы возьмем Джека с собой? 13. Неужели они опоздали на поезд? Они же вышли из дома очень рано. 14. Нет, малыш, зимой мороженое на улице есть нельзя. 15. Вы не могли бы продиктовать мне эту страницу? 16. Неужели они ждут нас у другого выхода? 17. Вы не могли бы привести свой пример? Нельзя давать примеры только из учебника. 18. Не может быть, чтобы это была Лора. Ее в то время не было в городе. 19. Неужели он был прав?

Крутиков

34. Use can in the correct form followed by the appropriate infinitive.

1.... you (to call) a little later? I'm afraid I shall be busy till seven. 2.... it (to be) a joke? 3. You... not (to see) him at the meeting. He was ill. 4.... we (to cover) fifteen kilometres? The village is not yet seen. 5. He... not (to forget) your address; he has visited you several times. 6. If you had let us know, we... (to send) our car for you. 7. I should be very much obliged to you if you... (to lend) me your dictionary for a couple of days. 8. I don't believe her, she... (to fail) to recognize me. 9. He said he... (to manage) the task by himself. 10. Why didn't you ask me? I... (to do) it for you.

35. Translate into English using the verb can.

1. He может быть, чтобы он опоздал. Он всегда такой пунк­туальный. 2. Неужели он произвел на вас впечатление рассеян­ного человека? 3. Не может быть, чтобы я неправильно вас понял. 4. Он не мог прочитать эту книгу так быстро; она трудна для него. 5. Не может быть, чтобы она не нашла вашего дома. 6. Вряд ли она забыла об этом; я об этом напоминала ей только вчера. 7. Неужели вы не помните, что я возвратил вам эту книгу? 8. Разве мог кто-нибудь подумать, что эта команда займет пер­вое место? 9. Если бы не хорошая погода, экспедиция не смогла бы подняться на вершину горы. 10. Неужели вы не нашли мою книгу?

MAY

Крутиков

36. Analyse the meaning of the verb may. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I said to Mrs. Micawber: "May I ask what you and Mr. Micawber intend to do, now that Mr. Micawber is out of his difficulties? Have you settled yet?" 2.-He said I might come to him any day I liked. 3. "The door was open," he said. "Might I see your wife for a minute?" 4. If he walks from the station, he may arrive in the course of the next half-hour. If he drives, he may be here at any moment. 5. Here Miss Murdstone ceased her speech, and shutting her mouth, looked as if she might be broken, but would never be bent. 6. It was some special occasion. I don't remember what. It may have been my birthday. 7. He may not have learned the news, that's why he looks as if nothing had happened. 8. We might have gone about half a mile, when the carrier stopped short. 9. Mrs.Mic-awber beckoned to me to climb up and put her arm round my neck, and gave me just such a kiss as she might have given to her own boy. 10. I do think, after all I've done for them, they might be more thankful. 11. Eliza is upstairs. Higgins. Upstairs!!! Then I shall jolly soon fetch her down­stairs. But you might have told us this half an hour ago. 12. Whenever you may come, you are always welcome. 13. 1 desire that there may be no wrong impression as to my daughter's breeding. 14. I borrowed the halfguinea that I might not be without a fund for my travelling expenses. 15. A faint wind moaned through the trees, and Tom feared it might be the spirits of the dead.

37. Use may in the correct form followed by the appropriate infinitive.

1.... I (to ask) you to explain the rule once more? 2. She asked me if she... (to switch off) the radio. 3. I'm afraid it... not (to stop) raining by the evening. 4. We wish your journey..•. (to be) successful. 5. My neighbour lent me her opera-glasses that I... fully (to enjoy) the ballet. 6. No matter how bad the weather... (to be) she never missed her everyday stroll after dinner. 7. Don't be angry with her. She... (to do) it by mistake. 8. If nothing prevents them, they... (to arrive) ahead of time. 9. It... (to be taken) for a joke if his face had not been so serious. 10. You should not feel offended; they... not (to notice) you. 11. Tell him he... (to warn) me and not (to put) me in such an awkward position. 12. He... (to have) to walk a long distance, he looks tired. 13. There is no regular ferry there. You... (to have) to hire a boat.

38. Translate into English.

1. Право же, вы могли бы сделать это для меня. 2. Скажи ему, что он мог бы быть более внимательным к своим старым друзьям. 3. Хотя похоже на то, что будет дождь, но, кто знает, может быть, завтра будет хорошая погода. 4. Вы можете встре­тить это выражение в любой книге. 5. Я думаю, что вы сможете уговорить его, если попытаетесь. 6. Я думаю, что вы смогли бы уговорить его, если бы попытались. 7. Если бы вы выехали на десять минут позже, вы могли бы опоздать на поезд. 8. Как вы неосторожны! Вы могли бы сломать ногу. 9. Если бы у вас были облигации этого займа, вы могли бы выиграть. 10. Еще одна минута — и ребенок мог бы попасть под трамвай. 11. Если бы вы предупредили меня о его отъезде, я, может быть, пошел бы (мог бы пойти) проводить его. 12. Возможно, он и знал обо всем, но не показывал вида. 13. Может быть, об этом ничего не говорилось открыто, но почему-то все уже было известно.

БЛОХ

Exercise 5. Comment on the form and meaning of the verb may. Trans­late the sentences into Russian.

1. I think, when I'm twenty-five, then I may get control of money. 2. You may get up now. 3. The telephone went on ringing. Anne said: "It might be Edmund. He might have missed his plane." 4. Supper passed off better than might have been expected. 5. His eyes were so close together that I honestly thought they might run into each other one day. 6. Well, don't let's look on the black side of things. She may get over it in a few weeks. 7.1 wouldn't dream of getting in yours of Anne's way, whatever that may be. 8. I think she feels about you rather as she might about a daughter. 9. Oh please! You tell her. Tell her that you want me to stay. She might believe you. She never believes me. 10. Whatever her idea of fun might be she clearly wasn't having it, and did not much enjoy seeing other people full of any kind of cheer. "Why on earth did you shout about brandy in front of
the police?" — "You might have got us into trouble." He likes to be the first person to be looked after in this
house, and if I had a baby he mightn't be. 13. It was entirely my fault. Please, forgive me. May I kiss you? 14. "He might have killed me," she kept thinking. Indeed, had she stayed, there was a very good chance that he might do just that, by mistake, of course, as he seemed to do most things. 15. There is a chance de Winter might have been seen that night."I wonder if I might ask your advice," he said at last. "May I speak to you?" I said to the nurse. 18. I thought we might go and have a snack together before the show. 19. He seemed to observe them with a detached curiosity like that with which he might have observed animals in a zoo. 20. May it never be forgotten!

Exercise 6. Translate into English using the verb may.

1. Может быть, ей и не нравился новый учитель, но она его нисколько не боялась. 2. Можете зайти к нам после семи, если хотите. 3. Ты могла бы по крайней мере посове­товаться с сестрой! 4. Может быть, на вас никто и внимания не обратит. 5. Оливер спросил, можно ли ему получить еще тарелку каши. 6. Больному стало лучше. Вы можете навес­тить его завтра. 7. Тебе можно быть и посерьезнее. Ты уже почти взрослый. 8. Где же мой паспорт? — Возможно, ты забыл его дома. 9. Спроси их, можно ли нам тоже пойти с ними в поход. 10. Возможно, его не было на лекции. — Но он говорит, что он там был. 11. Она не была англичанкой, но ее можно было принять за нее. 12. Возможно, летом меня не будет в городе. 13. Он стоял довольно далеко от них и, возможно, не слышал их слов. 14. Как бы надолго ты ни уехал, я буду ждать тебя. 15. Ты мог бы купить мне эту книгу! Ты знал, что она мне очень нужна.

Саакян

Ex 441. Read and translate the sentences Comment on the form meaning of the modal verb may

1. Mum, may I have another sweet? 2.1 told him that he might go home. 3. At least you might phone your parents more often. 4. He seemed to read my mind. "Yes, you're right. I have plenty of faults. But I might have been very different, I might have been as good as you, and 253

perhaps wiser." 5.1 must check my diary. I may have a prior engagement. 6. He who falls today may rise tomorrow. 7. Fashions may be changing, but style remains. 8. A fool may give a wise man counsel. 9. Fortune may very well smile upon you one day. 10. May each day bring you closer to better health! 1 1. May this fresh bouquet of flowers brighten up your day! 12. Don't throw it away, it may come in useful, you never know. 13. When the ship is sunk everyone knows she might have been saved. 14. We knew that it might be tough to ask the necessary question. 15. — Might I trouble you, madam? — You might have knocked! 16. Very simply, he was afraid he might say the wrong thing. 17. A stumble may prevent a fall. 18. They toasted the baby with the ruby port. "May she be healthy, wealthy and wise."

Ex. 443. Use the required form of the infinitive in brackets after the verb may (might)

1. "I will go in first, shall I?" he said. "There's no light in the passage, and you may (fall) over something." 2. For all I hear he may still (live) in that old house of his. 3. Don't reject me, I might (do) a thing or two. 4.1 thought you might (discover) it accidentally during your last visit. 5. You might (get) the soldiers into no end of trouble if they had been convoys. 6. "All right this time," he said. "But you be careful in future, young man, it might (be) a very serious matter." 7. After all, Timothy might (make) a mistake, and the magician might (hide) in the village; it would never do to pass it by. 8. Who knows what may (happen) tomorrow? 9. But for your help it might (turn out) to be hopeless. 10. What a fuss! You really might (spare) me all this! 11. It appeared much better than it might (expect). 12. — How did the boy manage the task? — Not bad, it might (be) worse.

Ex 444. Translate into English

1. — Можно взглянуть на этот документ, инспектор? — Боюсь, что пока нет. 2. Решение может быть очень простым, можешь мне поверить. 3. — Можно мне вызвать портье? — Можно было бы, если бы вы жили в этом отеле. 4. Вы, возможно, приняли меня за сестру. Мы близнецы. 5. Я, может быть, совершаю ошибку, но я не вижу другого выхода. 6. Вы, возможно не осоз­наете этого, но вы великий человек. 7. Я был уверен, что могут появиться другие проблемы. 8. Он уверил нас, что мы можем прийти в любой удобный для нас день. 9. Ребенок поинтересовался, можно ли ему по­смотреть еще два мультика. 10. Он, вероятно, опазды­вает. Застрял, наверное, где-нибудь в автомобильной пробке. 11. Я не уверена, но, возможно, они встрети­лись на чьей-то свадьбе. 12. — Она выглядит так, слов­но ничего не случилось. — Она, вероятно, не слышала последних новостей. 13. Вы могли бы оказать им финансовую помощь! Теперь они обанкротились. 14. — Ты мог бы быть более отзывчивым, дорогой! — Уж какой есть. 15. Она решила, что может воспользоваться машиной отца. 16. На оленей можно охотиться толь­ко лишь в определенное время года.

CAN and MAY

Саакян

Ex 445. Fill in the blanks with can or may in the correct form

1. David... do the work. He is competent enough. 2. You... take the last copy if nobody needs it. 3.... I ask you to look after the child? 4.... you tell us of the final diagnosis? 5. You... never tell what... come to her mind. 6. A fool... ask more questions than a wise man... answer. 7. You... trust me, and who knows, you... need me one day. 8. Helen... grasp the idea, She... have been thinking of something else. 9.1 never thought that they... get lost in the area. 10. Alexei.. sometimes forget things, but he... always admit his fault, 11. —...I smoke here?—No doubt you..., but you certainly... not! 12.... you lend me your bicycle for today? 13. You... read this paper, it's not secret. 14. -, Why... she agree to join our party? — She... be busy or unwell. 15.... you please open the door?... I ask you for such a small service? 16. You... never go back to your past; you have got to move on.

Ex. 446. Paraphrase the following, using can or may in the necessary form.

1.1 wish you would mind your speech. 2. We are upset that he didn't apologize. 3. Daniel wished you had warned him. 4. Nancy's mother wishes her daughter were not so messy. 5. I'm annoyed she didn't offer to help. 6. He wished she would remember to write down his address. 7.1 think it was wrong of them not to invite us. 8. Nobody believes that he built the house all by himself. 9. Would you mind my using your fax? 10.1 don't believe that he is so sensitive. 11. Is it in your authority to cancel the flight? 12. It's irritating the way he treats his wife. 13. Dick thinks it was wrong of her not to consult him. 14.1 think you would remember to send Christmas cards. 15. Evidently they didn't notice us, or they would have greeted us. 16. Is it possible that he should have been so tough? 17. She is crying, perhaps the boss was rude to her. 18. Nobody believes that they have left the country for good.

Ex. 447. Read and translate the following sentences with concessive clauses.

1. However rich you may be, you cannot be sure of happiness. 2.1 will not believe it, though an angel may come and say it. 3. However kind he may be, we cannot count on it. 4. However badly he may work, we must give him a chance. 5. However wise she may be, she won't cope with the task. 6. However powerful a king may be, he cannot buy happiness. 7. Though he may live to be a hundred, he will never learn to be patient. 8. However little money I may have, I'll survive. 9. However much he may try, I still don't believe him. 10. Whatever may happen, life will still go on. 11. Accidents will happen, however undesirable they may be. 12. He is suffering, however hard he may try to hide it. 13. However badly he may have behaved to you in the past, he still remains your brother. 14.1 would gratify all your wishes, however unreasonable they may be.

Ex.448. Complete the following sentences.

1.1 shall buy it, however.... 2.1 am determined to go, whatever.... 3. However powerful a king..., he cannot force his subjects to love him. 4. Although Louis XIV... powerful, his later days were unfortunate for France. 5. Though he... live to be an old man, he will never change. 6. Although he... fifteen years old,....7. Although an elephant... a powerful animal,.... 8. Although he... a thief,.... 9. Though it..., I will help you to escape. 10. However wise..., he cannot answer this question. 11. He will never understand, though.... 12. Though you... in China, you will never master the Chinese language. 13. Although Belgium..., yet it has a very large population. 14. Though you... a millionaire, you cannot buy health. 15. The ships reached the harbour safely, although....

Ex. 450. Translate into English

1. Давайте сохраним наше мужество, как бы трудно это ни было. 2. Он не может вспомнить шифр, как бы упорно он ни пытался это сделать. 3. Хотя я и могу потерять все свои деньги, но к нему обращать­ся не стану. 4. Кризис неизбежен, как бы упорно мы ни пытались его предотвратить. 5. Хоть я и мог по­казаться скупым, но я дал то, что мог позволить. 6. Он не поблагодарил ее, хотя мог бы и сделать это. 7. Хотя кризис и будет ощутимым, компания оправится от его последствий. 8. Как бы много он в прошлом ни жертвовал на благотворительность, он и сейчас оста­ется богатым человеком. 9. Как бы плохо она ни водила машину, в отличие от тебя она ни разу не попадала в дорожное происшествие. 10. Что бы ни случилось, река вспять не потечет. 11. Образование может быть большим преимуществом, хотя путь к нему тернист. 12. Что бы вы ни думали, но такие вещи неизбежны. 13. Когда бы вы ни пришли, вам всегда рады. 14. Кем бы ни был этот человек, его нужно судить по закону. 15. Каким бы ничтожным ни был этот шанс, мы должны им воспользоваться-16. Хотя ветер может быть и очень сильным, наша палатка его выдержит.

Ex. 450. Translate into English

1. Давайте сохраним наше мужество, как бы трудно это ни было. 2. Он не может вспомнить шифр, как бы упорно он ни пытался это сделать. 3. Хотя я и могу потерять все свои деньги, но к нему обращать­ся не стану. 4. Кризис неизбежен, как бы упорно мы ни пытались его предотвратить. 5. Хоть я и мог по­казаться скупым, но я дал то, что мог позволить. 6. Он не поблагодарил ее, хотя мог бы и сделать это. 7. Хотя кризис и будет ощутимым, компания оправится от его последствий. 8. Как бы много он в прошлом ни жертвовал на благотворительность, он и сейчас оста­ется богатым человеком. 9. Как бы плохо она ни водила машину, в отличие от тебя она ни разу не попадала в дорожное происшествие. 10. Что бы ни случилось, река вспять не потечет. 11. Образование может быть большим преимуществом, хотя путь к нему тернист. 12. Что бы вы ни думали, но такие вещи неизбежны. 13. Когда бы вы ни пришли, вам всегда рады. 14. Кем бы ни был этот человек, его нужно судить по закону. 15. Каким бы ничтожным ни был этот шанс, мы должны им воспользоваться-16. Хотя ветер может быть и очень сильным, наша палатка его выдержит.

Ex 452. Translate into English

1. Вы, возможно, правы, но я все-таки не могу со­гласиться с вами. 2. Возможно, он получит первую премию. 3. Мне, возможно, понравится этот фильм, хот_ч мне не нравятся боевики. 4. Она, возможно, сумеет сдать историю английского языка с первого раза. 5. Она, воз, можно, смогла бы пройти интервью, если бы постар_а. лась. 6. — Могу я взглянуть на фото? — Да, конечно, 7. Не могла бы я пройти сегодня в банк без пропуска? 8. Вы, возможно, неправильно истолковали мои слова. 9. Когда врач сказал, что я могу покинуть больницу, то я просто не мог поверить в это. 10. Какая жалость, что ребенок не умеет плавать! Это может ему очень пона­добиться в жизни. 11. Каким бы важным это дело ни было, я не могу сейчас им заняться. 12. Кто бы он ни был, он должен играть по правилам. 13. Где бы вы ни были, мы всегда вспоминаем вас с любовью. 14. Как бы вы ни старались, но я не уступлю. 15. Все, что бы он ни сказал или сделал, всегда умиляет ее. 16. Ужас­но, когда ты не можешь вспомнить чье-то имя.

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Exercise 7. Fill in the blanks with the verbs can or may.

1. It... have been anything serious, or I should have re­membered. 2. You... have noticed that I happen to wear my hair rather long. 3. She... never remember clearly what came after. 4. You... have noticed he was not himself at lunch. 5. If she... only see what he's really like! 6.... I now and then come and sit here and talk to you? 7.1... have more questions to ask you later. 8.... you possibly lend us a hundred pounds? 9. It... have been some days ago — weeks perhaps. Or — it... have been yesterday afternoon. 10. One... not know, you see, what is important. 11. He chose an inside table against the back wall where he... look over the other tables to the people walk­ing in the street. 12. Of course, I... be imagining it, but I don't think I am. 13. Be careful — did you hurt yourself? You... have struck your head on that marble chimney-piece. 14. "Shir­ley, don't hate me." — "Hate you? How... I hate you?" 15.1... have one or two people coming in tomorrow evening. Why not join us? 16.1... not bring myself to forgive him. 17.... I order you something? 18. Shirley... have told you what she wouldn't like to tell me. 19. She... see no harm in just bringing Jose­phine on the terrace. 20. You... have seen Mr de Winter's name in the papers recently. 21. She turned on the light as though it... warm her. 22. Yes, it was awful, but what... I do? — You... have asked my advice! 23. Harry... often be seen sit­ting on the porch with a pipe in his mouth.

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