1. The origin of the name Belarus hasn't been defined by scientists yet. 2. Belarus was attacked and occupied by all sorts of aggressors many times. 3. The book-printing business in Belarus was started by Francisk Skaryna in the 16th century. 4. During the years of World War II many Belarusian woods were cut down and burnt by the fascists. 5. The economy of the republic was restored by the Belarusian people with the help of all people of the former Soviet Union. 6. The Independence Day is celebrated by the Belarusian people on the 3rd of July. 7. Tractors and automobiles, refrigerators and TV sets, computers and other goods are produced by the Belarusian industry. 8. Grain, vegetables, herbs and flax are cultivated by the Belarusian farmers. 9. The first dictionary of the Belarusian language was published by I. Nosovic in 1870. 10. The Belarusian language has been greatly influenced by the Russian and Polish languages.
1. Present perfect I have done my homework already. We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill. Have you seen this film? I haven’t seen him since then. Has she come yet? 2. Past simple I have finished reading “Dracula” this week. I’ve studied Spanish since childhood. I visited the Louvre last year. She spoke to him in a low voice. Did you see Jenny two days ago? 3. Past progressive When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped. Were you sleeping when I called? In the morning our elevator was not working. I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.
2. Belarus was attacked and occupied by all sorts of aggressors many times.
3. The book-printing business in Belarus was started by Francisk Skaryna in the 16th century.
4. During the years of World War II many Belarusian woods were cut down and burnt by the fascists.
5. The economy of the republic was restored by the Belarusian people with the help of all people of the former Soviet Union.
6. The Independence Day is celebrated by the Belarusian people on the 3rd of July.
7. Tractors and automobiles, refrigerators and TV sets, computers and other goods are produced by the Belarusian industry.
8. Grain, vegetables, herbs and flax are cultivated by the Belarusian farmers.
9. The first dictionary of the Belarusian language was published by I. Nosovic in 1870.
10. The Belarusian language has been greatly influenced by the Russian and Polish languages.
I have done my homework already.
We have no classes today, our teacher has fallen ill.
Have you seen this film?
I haven’t seen him since then.
Has she come yet?
2. Past simple
I have finished reading “Dracula” this week.
I’ve studied Spanish since childhood.
I visited the Louvre last year.
She spoke to him in a low voice.
Did you see Jenny two days ago?
3. Past progressive
When you called I was taking shower.
Charlie and me were already driving home when the engine suddenly stopped.
Were you sleeping when I called?
In the morning our elevator was not working.
I was sleeping when someone knocked at the door.