2 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. Example: Have you ever been (go) to Paris? 1 Had my motorbike test been on a wet day, I’m sure I (not pass) it. 2 This time on Monday I (have) my final exam. 3 They (finish) repairing my computer by Saturday, so I’ll go and collect it then. 4 If I (be) in your shoes, I would ask for a salary increase. 5 I wish I (not wear) these trousers today. They’re too warm for this weather. 6 How long (sit) here? I’m sure I saw you when I went past this morning. 7 Is it OK if I ring you in an hour or so? I still (not read) your report. 8 I hope lots of people can come to the party. (ask) Alan yet? 9 If you (have) stomach ache on and off for a month, you should see a doctor. 10 When I arrived at work I realized I (leave) my briefcase on the bus. 11 ‘Jenny and Tim don’t like swimming.’ ‘Neither (do) our children.’ 12 Bob wishes he (speak) German. He’s going to be working in Berlin a lot. 13 I (talk) to my neighbour when you rang, so I didn’t hear the phone. 14 I’ll come for a walk as soon as I (do) the ironing. 15 Who (know) what the solution to this problem is? 16 I (climb) for three hours when I realized that the weather was getting worse.
The situation is a political hot potato.
(Ситуация – политический спорный вопрос)
• I have written a novel, but journalism is my bread and butter.
(Я написал роман, но журнализм – мой хлеб насущный)
• I’m not surprised that he’s a gangster as he was always a bad egg.
(Я не удивлён тому, что он гангстер, ведь он всегда был негодяем)
• I’ve finished my exams, and now I’m as cool as a cucumber.
(Я закончил сдавать мои экзамены, и теперь я невозмутим)
• I’ve finished the crossword. It was as easy as pie.
(Я закончил разгадывать кроссворд. Это было проще простого)
• My youngest nephew is always full of beans.
(Мой младший племянник всегда в приподнятом настроении)
• Eat healthily! Remember - an apple a day keeps the doctor away!
(Питайся правильно! Помни - по яблоку в день – и доктор не нужен!)
• You must choose between the car and the overseas holiday. You can't have your cake and eat it too!
(Ты должен выбрать между машиной и поездкой за границу. Ты не можешь усидеть на двух стульях!)
• If you’re not careful about what you say to your friend, you’ll be eating your words.
(Если ты не следишь за тем, что говоришь своему другу, ты будешь забирать свои слова обратно)
• He’s wealthy because he has a finger in every pie - importing, exporting, a local business, online sales...
(Он богат, потому что у него есть затычка в каждой бочке – импорт, экспорт, местный бизнес, онлайн продажи…)