Вставьте нужную форму прилагательного.

 

1) Today the streets aren't as (clean) as they used to be.

2) He speaks Italian (good) than English.

3) The situation has been growing (bad) and (bad).

4) The (much) you learn, the (much) you realize that you don't know (much).

5) The (far) areas of the country are blocked by snow.

6) This is (interesting) book that I have read.

7) He worked (hard) and (hard) as the end of the year came nearer.

8) The equipment here has become quite (obsolete).

9) She wore her (good) dress to her sister’s wedding.

10) I have got over (bad) of my cold.

Подчеркните нужное.

 

1) It is very/far more expensive to live in London than any other city in Britain.

2) It takes much/any longer to get to my workplace from our new residence.

3) You will have to spend many/much more money on this project.

4) The cost of living has become most/ even higher that we expected.

5) Trying to come to terms with them is very/ more frustrating.

6) It is most/far difficult to find a good HR manager for a company.

7) Walking is obviously the cheapest/ cheaper means of travelling.

8) The further/ far you have to go, the much/ more tired you become.

9) I can’t advise you any farther/ further.

10) This is my older/ elder sister.

 

Измените форму прилагательного.

 

1) We've been driving for hours. The weather is getting (bad).

2) This is the (good) route to take.

3) I am sure there must be a (good) solution to the problem.

4) This is one of the (far) villages in the neighbourhood.

5) Read (far) on.

6) He is the (old) employee in the company.

7) The (much) you pay, the (much) you get in return.

8) The (small) a flat is, the (low) the rent is.

9) Prices seem to be (high) all the time.

 

Переведите на английский язык.

 

1) Этот район представляет огромный исторический интерес.

2) Мать Тереза помогала беднякам Калькутты.

3) Исследование показало, что богачи контролируют 90% богатств страны.

4) Я посещаю вечерние курсы.

5) У нее золотистые волосы.

6) Все выглядели красиво на вечеринке.

7) Ты слышал последние новости?

8) Самый интересный город из тех, что я видел - Венеция.

9) Все здания здесь очень старые.

10) Движение на этой улице - более оживленное чем на других улицах города.

 

Типы сравнений

 

As … Прилагательное… as ….	His hands were as cold as ice	Холодные как лед
Not so/ as …Прилагательное… as ….	This press is not so/ as expensive as	Этот станок не такой дорогой как….
Such a(n)/ so …прилагательное … as ….	This is not such as informative report as his last one	Это не такой информативный доклад как предыдущий
Twice/ three times, half as … Прилагательное … as …	Their equipment is twice as cheap as ours	Их оборудование вдвое дешевле нашего
The same as ….	The offer is the same as the one we got last month	Такой же как и
После глаголов Look, sound, smell, taste + like	It looks like a book	Похоже (на вид, по звуку, по запаху, на вкус) на
Less … Прилагательное … than	This model is less expensive as model A	Менее дорогая чем
The least … Прилагательное … of/ in	Model B is the least expensive of all	Самая дешевая из всех моделей
The сравнительная степень… the сравнительная степень	The sooner you start, the sooner you’ll finish	Чем скорее вы начнете, тем скорее закончите
Сравнительная степень and сравнительная степень	The prices are getting higher and higher	Цены становятся выше и выше

 

 

Переведите на русский язык.

 

1) The Titanic was said to be the safest ocean liner in the world.

2) When I was a boy life was much better than it is now.

3) You couldn't meet a more wonderful person than our general manager.

4) My father was the most generous-hearted person that I've met.

5) Susan, the eldest daughter, usually stays up later than other members of the family.

6) I think the book is rather boring.

7) This film is the same as the one I saw last night.

8) The BMW uses twice as much petrol as the Volvo.

9) I've never seen such a beautiful butterfly.

10) The longer I had to queue at the bank, the more impatient I became.

9. Сравните, используя следующие прилагательные:

 

Professions:

Doctor, fireman, ballet-dancer – creative, patient, dangerous, well-paid, exciting,monotonous, courageous, popular, prestigious, exhausting, backbreaking

Means of transport:

A car, a plane, a bicycle – economical, healthy, fast, safe, spacious, luxurious, old, noisy, comfortable, easy to park

 

Sports:

Volleyball, karate, skiing – exciting, competitive, leisurely, relaxing, cheap, dangerous, boring, lonely, monotonous

 

Types of films:

 

Romance, horror film, cartoon – exciting, funny, violent, bloody, sentimental, intellectual, witty, humorous, dull, charming

 

Types of food:

 

Salad, junk food, stake – addictive, healthy, tasty, nourishing, easy to cook, expensive, popular

Light

 

Types of cars:

Rolls Royce, BMW, Jeep – practical, fashionable, luxurious, elegant, fast, sporty, prestigious, manoeuverable, compact, unreliable

 

Kinds of holiday:

 

Safari, package, fishing – expensive, dangerous, exciting, comfortable, monotonous, intellectual, exotic, relaxing

 

Types of dwellings:

 

Flat, cottage, castle – modern, homely, spacious, economical, cheap, impersonal, secure, cosy, noisy, luxurious, cramped

 

Types of documents

Letter, memo, report, e-mail, constitution, customs declaration – official, personal, formal, political, long, short

Переведите на русский язык.

 

1) The economy has returned to growth after the deepest contraction on record.

2) Russia expects further confirmation of the stability of its financial system.

3) Russian service industries from banks to mobile phones retailers expanded in the past three months at the fastest pace since 2008.

4) Europe’s second largest travel company will likely sign an agreement with Intourist’s parent, Sistema.

5) Many Russians seek vacations in warm climates.

6) The active and successful development of the investment climate is the responsibility of local authorities.

7) The real estate sector can become even more attractive for investors if certain changes are made in the city’s planning policy.

8) Some people are less optimistic about the idea.

9) The situation in manufacturing new high-tech products is less dazzling than in other sectors of economy.

10) The introduction of tax benefits, extra value and logistics will help to create a more modern customs and tariffs system.

 

11. Переведите на английский язык:

1) В отличие от старшего поколения, которое было недовольно и молча наблюдало за событиями, наша молодежь более активна.

2) Мы не хотим назад в 90-ые годы – мы не хотим длинных очередей, фальшивых обещаний, финансовых пирамид и железного занавеса.

3) В последнее время появился целый слой местных богачей, которые стали почти официальными представителями регионов.

4) Новый виток развития гражданского общества дает основания полагать, что жизнь изменится к лучшему.

5) Большинство тех, кто участвует в митингах протеста не имеет ни малейшего понятия ни об экономике, ни о дипломатии, ни о реальном государственном управлении.

6) Мужчины считают, что женщины сейчас стали своевольнее и жестче, чем они были раньше. Они – более независимы, но и более грубы.

7) Женщины считают, что современные мужчины стали более мягкотелы, трусливее и пассивнее, чем их отцы и деды. Они – слишком капризны и совершенно безответственны.

8) В последнее время некоторые крупнейшие месторождения нефти и газа оказались в международной юрисдикции.

9) Только жесточайшими средствами удалось остановить волну этнических конфликтов в Киргизии.

10) Очень важно понимать, с чем может столкнуться Россия в ближайшее время.

 

 

VERB

Do	Make
One’s best/ worst	An appointment
Business with sb	An arrangement
A crossword	The beds
Damage to	A cake
One’s duty	Certain
An exercise	Changes
An experiment	Coffee
Good	A deal with smbd
One’s hair	A decision
Harm	A discovery
Homework	An effort
Housework	An excuse
A job	A fortune
Lessons	An impression
Smth for a living	Improvements
Miracles (for)	A joke
Research	A mess
Right/ wrong	A mistake
A service	Money
The shopping	A noise
A translation	An offer
The washing-up	Peace
Work	Preparations
	Progress
	A success of smth
	Sure
	A translation
	Trouble
	War

 

TENSES.

PRESENT FORMS.

 

 

Простое настоящее Present Simple	Настоящее Длительное Present Continuous	Простое Совершенное Present Perfect	Совершенное Длительное Present Perfect Continuous
Постоянная ситуация She works as a nurse	Временная ситуация They’ re staying at the Park Hotel at present	Действие, совершенное недавно He has tidied his room	Действие, начавшееся в прошлом и еще незаконченное He has been working here for 30 years.
Действия, повторяющиеся с определенной регулярностью I usually get up at 7.	Действие, происходящее в момент высказывания She is looking for a better job	Действие, время совершения которого неизвестно, связанное с настоящим He has lost his keys. (He is still looking for them)	Длительное действие, результат которого можно видеть в настоящем. She has been crying. (Her eyes are red)
Законы природы, непреложные истины Water freezes at 0” C	Для выражения досады, при наличии наречия “always” You are always interrupting me!	Изменения, происшедшие с человеком или предметом She has lost 5 kilos.	Действие, вызывающее гнев, раздражение, досаду, критику, требующее объяснения Who has been eating my porridge?
Расписание, программы (даже если речь идет о будущем) The plane leaves at 7.45	Договоренность (на будущее) They are visiting us tonight.	Акцент на количестве She has called on two clients since 9 o’clock.	Акцент на длительностиEmphasis on duration I have been cleaning the whole house.
Обозрения, спортивные комментарии, повествование событий Arshavin scores a goal!	Ситуация, меняющаяся на глазах The prices are getting higher.	----------------------	--------------------------
Every day/ week/ month/ year, usually, often, always, rarely, never, sometimes, in the morning/ evening/ afternoon, at night, on Mondays, etc.	Now, at the moment, at present, nowadays, today, tonight, always, still, etc.	Just, ever, never, already, yet(negations and questions), always, how long, so far, recently, since, for, today, this week/ month	How long, for, since

 

Определите время глагола.

 

1) He runs a large company.

2) The thief enters the room and opens the safe.

3) I am meeting our manager tomorrow.

4) He's lost his job.

5) She's been working for this company for 20 years.

6) He is talking to his boss at the moment.

7) Skill comes with practice.

8) She's been answering phone calls since 9 o'clock this morning.

9)The plane arrives at 8.30.

10) He's working hard these days.

 

Раскройте скобки.

 

1) I (write) on behalf of locals residents.

2) I (see) your advertisement in Sunday Times.

3) They (work) hard to raise money for the project.

4) I (try) to solve this problem for two years.

5) They already (make) some changes in the company.

6) They (persuade) their management to change flow policy.

7) They (use) advanced technology at many border check-points at the moment.

8) (Be) ever abroad?

9) He always (make) a lot of fuss about nothing.

10) Here (come) the boss!