Unit 12 Exercise I, p. 251
1 the; 2 the; 3 the; 4 the; 5 the; 6 the; 7 a; 8 the; 9 the; 10 a; 11 the; 12 a; 13 -; 14 -; 15 -; 16 the; 17 a; 18 a; 19 -; 20 -; 21 -; 22 -; 23 -; 24 -; 25 -.
Exercise 2, p. 251
1. When I was a student, I went in for sports. I was good at running and jumping. But when I became older, I gave up sports and I'm very sorry about it. This winter I'm going to go skiing and skating, and when summer comes, I'll go swimming and rowing. 2. I'm very fond of figure skating and I always watch on TV the international figure skating competitions. 3. I study at the Linguistic University. We have an excellent sports hall and all facilities for good physical training. 4. My brother dreams to achieve (to set) a record in swimming. He trains a lot. 5.1 prefer track and field athletics to boxing and wrestling. 6. Mountaineering is a dangerous sport. 7. My daughter is keen on sports. She is good at figure skating, she can swim and run well. 8. Are you going to take part in the boating race? — No, I'm off form now. 9.1 seem to know this man. He was an excellent runner once and now he trams young sportsmen. 10. By whom was the last world record
in high jump set? — I don't know. I'm not keen on track and field athletics. I prefer football. 11. Last Saturday my friend and I went to the stadium. Moscow Spartak and Minsk Dynamo were playing My friend is a Muscovite and he supports Spartak, and I'm a supporter of Minsk Dynamo. The game (match) was exciting Both the teams were in good shape. A Minsk forward was the first to score a goal. Some minutes later a Spartak halfback evened the score. The first half ended in a draw. In the second half the Dynamo players were stronger than their opponents and they scored another goal. They won by two goals to one. I was happy, but my friend was disappointed.
Unit 13 Exercise I, p. 308
A. Peter reminded Nick that they had no homework for the next day and suggested going to the cinema saying that he hadn't seen a film for a long time. It turned out that Nick had no money, but Peter said he had enough money for both of them. Nick thanked him and promised to pay back the money on Monday. At that moment their friend John appeared. He asked where they were going, and Peter answered they were going to the cinema. John wanted to know what film they were going to see. Peter said that they were going to see "War and Peace". John remarked that his parents had already seen that film, and they had enjoyed it very much. Nick asked why John hadn't seen the film together with his parents. John explained that he had been very busy that day. When Nick asked John whether he wanted to come with them, John answered that he did, but he had promised his father to repair his car. Nick invited John to go to the pictures together with them and promised that after the film they would all come to his place to help them with the car. John thanked his friends and asked them when the film began. Peter answered that it began at 12.30, and the boys hurried to the cinema.
B. Talking about the weather one day, Peter remarked joyfully that the day was lovely. Jane agreed saying that it was the first really warm day that spring because the weather hadn't been too good lately. Peter protested saying that there had been some sunshine every day. Jane remarked ironically that there had been
rain every day too. Peter called her a pessimist. Then he suggested having a picnic. With an exclamation of regret Jane said that she couldn't because she had to prepare for her exams. Peter begged her to go to the country at the weekend but she refused. Her friend was disappointed.
Unit 14 Exercise I, p. 338
make; feel; to enjoy; about being; to being; about Uncle Tom('s) visiting; would need; feeling; usually goes; to Uncle Tom('s) describing; gives; to taking; taking
Exercise 2, p. 339
1 a; 2 an ;3 -; 4 a; 5 a; 6 -; 7 -; 8 -; 9 -; 10 a, 11 -; 12 -;13 an; 14 the; 15 the; 16 -; 17 -; 18 -; 19 -; 20 a; 21 a; 22 -; 23 -; 24 the; 25 a; 26 -; 27 the; 28 -; 29 the; 30-; 31 the; 32 -; 33 -; 34 the; 35 -; 36 a; 37 a; 38 the; 39 the; 40 -; 41 a; 42 the; 43 the; 44 the; 45 the; 46 the; 47 the; 48 -.
Exercise III, p. 340
1.1 have a sore throat. It must be quinzy. 2. She is seriously ill. She has been taken to hospital. She may (might) be operated on. 3. You look ill. I advise you to consult a doctor — the sooner the better. 4. I'm suffering from insomnia. I don't know what to do. — Why don't you take up sports? It might help you. — I'm too old to go in for sports. 5.1 have a bad pain in my chest. I'm afraid it's pneumonia. 6. Helen is ill with scarlet fever. She's in hospital now. 7. He was treated for flu but it turned out to be pneumonia. 8. This is a good medicine for a headache (an earache, a toothache). 9. Have you been X-rayed? — Not yet. But I've just had my blood pressure taken. It's normal. 10. He has a weak heart. Yesterday he had a bad heart attack. He's in bed. The doctor told him to stay in bed for three days. 11. You have two bad teeth. You must go to the dentist's. — Three months ago the dentist filled two of my teeth, I wish I didn't have to have my teeth filled every three months. 12. The doctor prescribed me some medicine
and said that I could have the prescription made up at any chemist's. 13. Your eyes are swollen. What's wrong with you? 14. He has got over (recovered from) his bronchitis and now he is quite well. 15. You must take your temperature. Here's the thermometer. 16. You don't look well. What's the matter with you? Have you had a sleepless night? — I don't feel well. I think there's nothing serious. — If I were you I should consult a doctor.
17. Some days ago I woke up with a splitting headache. I had a running nose and a bad cough. Besides I had a sore throat. I took my temperature. It was 39.1 phoned my doctor. The doctor came and examined me thoroughly, felt my pulse, sounded my heart and lungs, took my blood pressure, looked at my tongue and throat. The doctor said that it was flue and that I should stay in bed for a few days. He wrote out a prescription for some tablets and a mixture and told me to take a spoonful of it three times a day. My wife went to the chemist's where she had the prescription made up. I followed the doctor's instructions and recovered in a week.
18. I'm a little sick. I have a slight fever, my body aches all over, I'm dizzy. I'm ill. 19. I have a pain in my back. I don't know what's wrong.