III. Use the correct form of the word.

Changes I came to the United States from Poland four years ago. My life (A)________________________ a lot since I came here. In my country I didn’t work. I studied and took care of my newborn son. At first I had a problem with English. I couldn’t understand people around me, so I went to school to learn how to communicate. The (B)________________________ problem I had was the (C)_________________________. In Poland I had parents and friends whom I could count on. In America my husband and I were alone. We had to become adults right away. We found a place to live, and my husband found a job to get money for our bills and food. Our parents and all our friends were far away from us and (D)___________________ help us anymore. Now, many things have changed. I have been at college for three years and I have learned English well. I have found a part-time job in an office at the college. My husband has found a good job that he (E)________________________. My son has learned English, but he hasn’t forgotten Polish, and he has started kindergarten. This new life hasn’t been easy, but now we feel much (F)________________________. We’ve made new friends and feel (G)________________________.

CHANGE TWO LONELY CAN LIKE GOOD COMFORT

IV. Fill in the blanks with so or such.

1. The weather was _____ nasty that she decided to stay at home.

2. He drove at _____ a high speed that I got frightened.

3. The show was ______ amusing that we couldn't help laughing.

4. He was ______ shocked that he couldn't say a word.

5. There were _____ few participants present that the meeting was cancelled.

6. The girl looked ___ sick that the mother called the doctor in.

7. The programme was ______ entertaining that nobody wanted to miss it.

8. They made _____ brilliant report that the audience burst out applauding.

9. There were _____ many interesting books that he did not know which to choose.

10. I have been studying for _____ a long time that I have got a headache now.

 

V. Use for, since or ago.

1. Dad isn't at home. He went to the work an hour ___________

2. Jill hasn't been there _____________ three years.

3.-Is it snowing? - Yes, it started two hours ________________

4. They have lived there ________________ 1984.

5. They got that flat twelve years _______________

6. We haven't seen each other _________________ that evening at Mr. Grey.

7. I phoned him two days _______________

8. Our family haven't heard from him ______________ five months.

9. Oh, John! As usual you are late. I've waited for you _________________ 11 a.m.

10. He has worked for this company _____________________ April.

11. I haven't spoken to Mary _______________ Christmas.

12. Two years _____________ Deny bought a car.

13. Mr. Pembroke doesn't often mow the lawn. He hasn't cut the grass ___________ ages.

14. I have never sailed again __________________ that journey.

15. We have been waiting here now ________________ an hour.

 

VI. Put the verbs in brackets into correct voice and tense-forms.

1. Don’t enter the room! A student (to examine) there. 2. The event (to report) by the newspapers before they arrived home. 3. After the accident he (to take) immediately home. 4. The letter (to type) by the typist when I came in. 5. I am sure that his work (to complete) by the end of the month. 6. Some new magazines just (to bring). Would you like to look them through? 7. The exercises usually (to correct) by the teacher at home. 8. I can’t show you my written work as it (not to return) by my teacher. 9. Many new houses (to build) in our town lately. 10. We think that the ship (to charter) next week. 11. They will pay the money as soon as the goods (to deliver). 12. The goods not (to examine) yet at the custom-house. When they (to examine)? 13. The question (to discuss) now at the conference is very important. 14. This bridge (to build) in 1945. 15. The contract (to type) before the director comes to the office. 16. Important scientific work (to carry on) by that institute. 17. All the students (to examine) by five o’clock. 18. The documents not (to sign) yet by the manager. They (to check) now. 19. She (to frighten) by a loud noise in the street. 

 

VII. Translate into English.

1. Я посмотрел только часть статей, остальные еще печатаются сейчас. Как только весь нужный материал будет готов, его принесут вам. 2. Когда я приехал в отпуск в родную деревню, там строили новый клуб. Я уверен, что теперь он уже построен. 3. В нашей стране много внимания уделяется спорту. 4. Ваши экзаменационные работы сейчас проверяются, поэтому я не могу еще сказать вам, как вы их написали. 5. Когда было построено новое здание Московского университета? 6. Разве ты не понимаешь правило, которое нам только что объяснили? 7. Если он не придет, этот вопрос не будут обсуждать. 8. Узнай, пожалуйста, куплены ли уже билеты в театр. 9. Не беспокойтесь. Все будет сделано вовремя.

 

МОДУЛЬ 38.

 

Test 38.

 

I. Paolo is now in Australia. It is his first day at the Victoria School of English. Complete the conversation between Paolo (P) and one of the teachers (T) with a word from the box in each space. There is one extra word you do not need.

qualifications social much have many

registration experienced there all inclusive

 

P: Hello. Could I (1) ___________ some information about the school, please?

T: Certainly. What would you like to know?

P: Could you tell me about the teachers’ (2) ___________, please?

T: Of course. Our teachers are all very (3) ___________ and have passed compulsory teaching examinations.

P: That’s great. How (4) ___________ Italian students are there at the school right now?

T: I’m not sure. Just a minute, please, I’ll check for you. There are two other Italians here at the moment.

P: I see. Could you tell me about the (5) ___________ programme? Are (6) ___________ any activities in the evening?

T: Yes. There are regular social activities, film evenings, parties and visits. These are (7) ___________.

P: Thank you. I’m very glad I booked a course at your school! Do you have my

(8) ___________ form? I sent it from Italy last month.

T: I’ll have a look for you. Could you tell me your name, please?