Переведите на английский язык, употребляя модальные глаголы, must, тау, might или can't.

Они, должно быть, работают за границей.

Они, может быть, работают за границей.

Может быть, они и работают за границей (хотя едва ли).

Не может быть, что они работают за границей.

Они, должно быть, работали за границей.

Они, может быть, работали за границей.

Может быть, они и работали за границей (хотя едва ли).

Не может быть, что они работали за границей.

Он, должно быть, на работе.

Он, должно быть, был на работе.

Он, может быть, на работе.

Он, может быть, был на работе.

Может быть, он и на работе (хотя едва ли).

Может быть, он и был на работе (хотя едва ли).

Не может быть, что он на работе.

Не может быть, что он был на работе.

Упражнение 525

Перепишите сначала все предложения, в которых модальный глагол тау (might) выражает разрешение, а затем предложения, в которых он выражает предположение. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. Не may have written the letter, but the signa-ture is certainly not his. 2. It might have been worse. 3. May I come and see you some day? 4. We asked the teacher if we might use dictionaries. 5. Children may borrow books from the school library. 6. I may show him your reports later. I don't know yet. 7. I think he might get into the Olympic team in 2014. 8. Mother, may I have a glass of warm milk? 9. I may have wrecked my own life, but I will not let you wreck yours. 10. Justice may be slow, mother, but it comes in the end.

Упражнение 526

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол тау.

• E.g. Possibly you left your book behind. You may have left your book behind.

1. Perhaps you left your umbrella in the bus. 2. Per-haps he went to the cafe to wait for us. 3. Perhaps it was Helen who rang you up. 4. Perhaps they came by plane. 5. Perhaps she had a very good English teacher. 6. Perhaps it was too cold for the children to go out. 7. It is possible that he took his children to the zoo. 8. Possibly they did not see us in the crowd. 9. Perhaps Robert used a dictionary. 10. Possibly Mary misunderstood you. 11. Perhaps Henry waited for us there. 12. Possibly Ann returned very late last night. 13. Possibly they have seen the new play. 14. Perhaps Nick has left his exercise book at home. 15. Perhaps my parents have gone to the Russian Museum.

Упражнение 527

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол тау.

1. Perhaps he is at home, but I am not sure he is. 2. It is possible that we studied at the same school, but I don't remember her. 3. Perhaps she was proud of her knowledge, but she never showed it to her classmates. 4. Perhaps there was a chance for him to win the match. 5. Perhaps Peter was as capable as the old workers, but he was given no chance to show his skill. 6. Perhaps they will come home very soon: be ready. 7. Perhaps the question was too difficult for her. 8. Try this delicious drink: perhaps you will like it. 9. Why didn't Nick ring us up? — It is possible that he forgot about it. 10. It is possible that your brother has never heard about this writer. 11. Perhaps she tried to enter the university, but failed. 12. It is possible that you asked the wrong people, that's why you didn't get the right answer.

Perhaps our friends will arrive here tomorrow.

Perhaps we have met before.

Упражнение 528

Вставьте модальный глагол тау или might. Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива.

1.... I (to ask) you to take off your hat? 2. She asked me if she... (to turn) on the light. 3. I am afraid it... (not to stop) raining by the morning. 4. Don't scold her: the task... (to be) too difficult for her, that's why she made rather many mistakes. 5. If they don't miss the train, they... (to arrive) on time. 6. Why isn't he here yet? What has happened? — Oh, he... (to miss) the train. 7. He... (to do) very hard work. That's why he looks so tired now. 8. Don't throw out the rest of the birthday cake. He... (to want) it for dessert. 9. It's raining cats and dogs.... I (to borrow) your umbrella, please? 10. Do you know where I left the car keys? — You... (to leave) them in the garage. 11. They don't know where the money has gone. It... (to steal).

Упражнение 529

Переведите на английский язык, употребляя модальный глагол тау.

1. Может быть, это неправда. 2. Может быть, он занят. 3. Может быть, они знают. 4. Может быть, он все еще за границей. 5. Может быть, она опоздает. 6. Может быть, он сдаст экзамен. 7. Может быть, мы поедем на Волгу. 8. Может быть, она придет завтра. 9. Может быть, я куплю эту книгу в Москве. 10. Возможно, она пришлет нам письмо по электронной почте. 11. Возможно, они забудут принести газету. 12. Может быть, он уже сделал уроки. 13. Может быть, моя сестра уже поговорила с ними. 14. Возможно, они уехали за границу. 15. Возможно, мой брат забыл позвонить вам. 16. Возможно, она уже купила билеты. 17. Может быть, бабушка спит. 18. Может быть, дети играют у реки. 19. Возможно, они сейчас как раз обсуждают этот вопрос. 20. Возможно, они как раз сейчас обедают. 21. Может быть, он сейчас лежит на траве и смотрит на облака. 22. Возможно, она поменяла свои планы.

Упражнение 530

Перепишите сначала все предложения, в которых модальный глагол must выражает долженствование, а затем предложения, в которых он выражает предположение. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. You must take а taxi if you want to catch that train. 2. You must teil your mother about it. 3. But she must have seen him! 4. Oh, John, think how she must be suffering! 5. Is she waiting? She must have been waiting for an hour. 6. "Oh, Auntie," he answered, "you mustn't talk like that." 7. And remember, you must come and see the baby as soon as you can. 8. You must go home now, Georgie. 9. You must be a fool to think so. 10. The work must have been carried out in secret for qüite a long time. 11. The question must be solved before we begin doing anything. 12. Mind, you mustn't spend all the money.

Упражнение 531

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол must.

• E.g..Probably I left my textbook in the classroom.

I must have left my textbook in the classroom.

1. Probably you left your exercise book at school. 2. Evidently she has left the town. 3. Probably Mike has gone to the teachers' room. 4. Probably Tom and Nick are playing football. 5. Probably Helen has got а bad mark. 6. Evidently they have solved the problem. 7. Evidently the pupils have finished writing their essay. 8. Obviously he forgot to warn them. 9. Evidently the meeting was cancelled.

Evidently he forgot to send her a birthday card.

Evidently there was something wrong with the tape recorder. 12. Probably I left my bag in the canteen.

Probably. you left your umbrella in the bus.

Probably Mary forgot to call me. 15. Probably mother took my umbrella. 16. Probably I have seen you before: your face is familiär to me.

Упражнение 532

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол must.

1. I think it is time for the bell to ring. 2. I am almost sure they have this book in the library. 3. Probably he recognized you by your photo in the pa-pers. 4. He is sure to be in at this time. 5. Of course, she is trying to help you. 6. She is certain to be waiting for you at home. 7. Probably he was already ill. 8. There is little doubt that the first experiment failed. 9. No doubt, she knew what she was going to do. 10. I am sure she is fond of the child. 11. They are sure to have taken the wrong turning. 12. Probably he was taken there by car.

Упражнение 533

Перефразируйте следующие предложения, употребляя модальный глагол must.

1. Не is very old. I think he is nearly eighty. 2.1t is probably time to go now. 3. Probably they have changed the school curriculum. My granddaughter knows a great deal more than I did when I was her age. 4. It is probably a very difficult rule. 5.1 am sure it is pleasant to spend summer in such a picturesque place. 6. You have probably read books of this author before. 7. I feel sure they are preparing a surprise for us. 8. These old legends were probably composed about a thousand years ago. 9. It is probably nine o'clock now. 10. You have been absent very long. I am sure you feel hungry. 11. Where are the children? — They are at the river with Nick. I am sure they are having a very good time. 12. He has probably worked very hard to finish his book. 13. She is a very experienced doctor. I am sure she has been working at this hospital for at least fifteen years. 14. Look! Helen's Windows are open. I feel sure she is at home. 15. The Smiths have always been great football fans. I am sure they are at the Stadium watching the football match.

Упражнение 534