1. Use the proper form of the verb. 1. The MD was (to try) to concentrate on his business letters the whole morning.
2. In 1999 Intel Corporation (to employ) 64,500 workers.
3. The government (to reduce) interest rates this year.
4. The Toyota Motor Corporation (to manufacture) its cars since 1937.
5. We knew that some big corporations (to go out) of business.
6. The company (to lose) all its money last year.
7. When I (to see) the Managing Director in the hall, he (to talk) to his clients.
8. I already (to sign) the cheque.
9. For centuries Russian businessmen (to trade) throughout the world.
10. Why banks (to close) thousands of branches over the last 2 years?
2. Make up questions:
1. It took me 15 minutes to get there. (How long…)
2. There is a hotel in the center of the town. (What…)
3. He was a great artist. (What…)
5. He shares his flat with his brother. (Who…with…)
3. Translate into English using there is / there are/ there was/ there were/ there will be:
В городе не было ни души. 2) Помимо Теда, в комнате было еще 2 человека. 3) На вечеринке будут все, кроме Джона. 4) В шкафу было много одежды. 5) Смотри! Там так много людей. 6) В стакане мало воды. Мне этого недостаточно. 7) Так мало студентов сегодня здесь, может быть еще слишком рано.
Complete the sentences below with appropriate modal verbs (should/ought
to/must/need/have to) and forms of the infinitives in brackets. Sometimes more than one variant is possible.
1. The weather was awful. I was glad I (not go) to work.
2. Fiona (not be) so rude to Mrs. Swift yesterday.
3. I’m afraid you (call) the doctor tomorrow.
4. Stephen (not) behave like that if he doesn’t want to be expelled from school.
5. You (think) earlier about the possible consequences.
6. Christine (not cook) yesterday, because she was invited to a birthday party.
7. Why I (do) the same task again?
8. Dan (get up) early yesterday to catch his train to Boston.
9. Linda (not buy) any milk. We have enough in the fridge. She only wasted
money.
10. My brother (study) even at night now – he’s taking his finals at college.
1. The ways of travelling: by plane, ship, train, car, and even on foot.
2. The Method of travel depends only on our capabilities and preferences.
3. I prefer with a car because it is so fast. You can save time and the best: you can stay wherever you want.
4. When we get tired of our daily routine, we need to change the environment. And travel is one of the best ways to break the monotony of our lives.
5. While traveling, I see new countries and cities, visit historical sites, meet new people, and try different dishes.
6. It brings us pleasure, impressions and makes life brighter.
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