Ex. 2 Choose the correct form of the pronoun in each of the following sentences

1. Richard is expecting (us/our) to go to class tomorrow.

2. You shouldn’t rely on (him/his) calling you in the morning.

3. They don’t approve of (us/our) leaving early.

4. George asked (me/my) to call him last night.

5. We understand (him/his) having to leave early.

6. John resented (George/George’s) loosing the paper.

7. We object to (the defense attorney/ the defense attorney’s) calling the extra witness.

8. We are expecting (Henry/ Henry’s) to call us.

9. They are looking forward to (us/our) visiting them.

10. Susan regrets (John/ John’s) being in trouble.

Ex. 3 Complete the conversation. Put in a to-infinitive or an ing form.

e.g. A: I hear you sometimes sail to France in your boat.

B: That’s right. I really enjoy sailing.

1. A: Are you going to organize our trip?

B: yes, of course, I’ve agreed ….. it.

2. A: You wear a uniform at work, don’t you?

B: Yes, I have to, though I dislike ….. it.

3. A: Do you think they’ll approve the plan?

B: yes, I’m quite sure they’ll decide …. it.

4. A: What time will you be back?

B: Oh, I expect ….back some time around nine.

5. A: Did I remind you about the dinner tonight?

B: Yes, thank you. You keep …. me.

6. A: Was your decision the right one, do you think?

B: yes, luckily. In the end it proved…. the best thing for everyone.

7. A: Do you still work at the post-office?

B: No, I gave up … there last year.

8. A: have ICM bought the company?

B: Well, they offered …it.

9. A: I’m sorry you had to wait all that time.

B: Oh, It’s all right. I didn’t mind…

Ex.4 Make sentences from the notes.

e.g.: Tessa/want/ buy/ a new coat/soon.

Tessa wants to buy a new coat soon.

1. We/must/ avoid/waste/ as much time.

2. Sometimes/a country/refuse/take part/ in the Olympics.

3. I/like/see/the Rocky Mountains/ some day.

4. I/mean/give/Judy/a nice welcome/yesterday.

5. I/always/like/see/my doctor/once a year.

6. The buses/usually/stop/run/before midnight.

7. I/can/t/face/get up/at five/tomorrow.

8. Last year/we/make/an agreement/work together.

9. Yesterday/you/promise/ carry on/shoot/the film.

10. My father/seem/get better/now.

Ex.5 Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.

e.g.: The man kept ask us for money. The man kept asking us for money.

1. We’ve finished to decorate the flat.

2. I regret say what I did.

3. Tessa decided go not to work.

4. Do you mind help me?

5. I’m beginning getting worried.

6. I can’t afford buy a new car.

7. I hope to avoid to make things worse.

8. Peter seems gone away already.

Ex. 6 Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

e.g.: I wish I hadn’t sold my bike.

I regret selling my bike.

1. The children were eager to see their presents. (want)

2. I hate to get up in the dark.(stand)

3. By chance I saw your brother yesterday. (happened)

4. The shop usually operates ten minutes late. (tends)

5. Would you like to go for a walk? (fancy)

6. The police continued to watch the house. (carried)

7. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my mind. (forget)

UNIT II: MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE. EQUIVALENTS OF MODAL VERBS

Making telephone calls.

1. Read and compare two dialogues. Which one is a private call and which is a business call. What difference is between them?

a)Sue: 7946 0008

Caller: Hello, could I speak to Jack Dawson, please

Sue: Yes, I’ll just get him for you. Who’s calling, please?

Caller: David Whitaker.

Sue: John! Phone!

Caller: Thanks.

Sue: He’s just coming.

Caller: Thank you.

b)Secretary: Acme manufacturing, may I help you?

Kunstler: Yes, please. This is Otto Kunstler from Swiss Trading Associates

calling for Tom Jones.

Secretary: Would you spell your name, please?

Kunstler: Yes: it is K-U-N-S-T-L-E-R.

Secretary: Thank you. Do you know which Department Mr.Jones is in?

Kunstler: I think he is in Marketing. Could you look it up for me?

Secretary: No trouble. Hmm, it looks like he is in Advertising.

Kunstler: Thank you. Could you put me through, please?

Secretary: One moment please. Oh, I'm afraid his line is busy. Would you like

to leave a message ?

Kunstler: Yes, please. Can you ask him to call? My telephone number is 7856

7563.

Secretary: Ok, I'll make sure that he receives your message.

Kunstler: Thank you very much. Good bye.

Secretary: Goodbye. Thank you for calling.

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