III. Translate the text into Russian.

Tips for parents.

By the age of two, most children will be trying to copy real words and will chat to themselves. Encourage this as much as you can. Your child learns language from you, so talk to him as much as possible right from the start, even if you find it a bit embarrassing.

From about the age of three, children begin to make friends and enjoy the company of other children. If your child is very shy, he might prefer just to watch other play for a while. Try not force him to take part. He'll soon join in when he feels ready.

Now is the time when most children will be ready to start going to a playgroup or a nursery school and many will start «big school» before they are five. This is when many parents realize, perhaps for the first time, that their parenting efforts are suddenly on view to the public.

Starting school can be an overwhelming experience for some children, especially if they have not been going to a nursery or playgroup. Try to find time, right from the start, to talk to your child's teacher about any worries or your child may have. You may also need to be extra patient for a while, as your child may find starting school quite a struggle at first, and may get tired and cross more quickly.

(From: Putting Children First)

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I. Grammar Exercises.

Supply the correct article where necessary.

1. I don’t usually like staying at … hotels, but last summer we spent a few days at … very nice hotel by … sea.

2. … government without … strong leader will not produce … good policies.

3. It isn’t easy, but I think we’re making … progress.

4. Make … love, not … war.

5. «No, I’ve heard … stories about … Englishmen, … Irishmen and … Scotsmen before and they are all … same.»

6. … temperature varies with … pressure.

7. … English of … 14^th century differs from … Modern English.

8. … London train was on … point of … departure. It was yet … early morning, … hour of … milkmen and … postmen. … station had … chill, unused, deserted look; … passengers were few.

9. It’s _ novel our teacher mentioned at … last lesson.

10. … Language is means of … communication.

Supply the correct prepositions where necessary.

1. If I have no classes on Saturday, I'll join …you.

2. My explanation seemed strange ... the teacher.

3. … the war we were … the same front.

4. She invited me … her room.

5. He gave her a big bunch ... flowers.

6. He was on old friend … ours.

7. It was the most pleasant party … my life.

8. We tried to speak ... him, but he did not want to listen ... us.

9. You will see the New Year … … us.

10. There is a table and a few chairs … the balcony.

Supply the correct forms of comparison.

1. We shall wait for a (dry) day to go on the excursion.

2. A bus is (fast) than a tram.

3. These people are (kind) than in my town.

4. He clearly did not like the explanation, and as he listened to it, he became (angry) and (angry).

5. He worked (hard) and (hard) as the end of the term came nearer.

6. Her son is (young) in class.

7. Bobby was a (quiet) child. He was (quiet) than his sister.

8. He was the (fat) man in the village.

9. My sister is the (tall) girl in her class.

10. Who is the (attentive) student in your group?

Supply the correct tense-forms.

1. Last night he (to finish) the book which he (to begin) writing a year ago.

2. What you (to do) here? – I (to prepare) for my report. – How long you (to prepare) for it? – Oh, I (to work) since morning.

3. He (to teach) at school for five years when the war (to break) out.

4. What you (to read)? – I (to read) a magazine. – How long you (to read) it? – I (to read) it for half an hour.

5. At this time tomorrow we (to discuss) your report.

6. When the teacher told the boy to recite the poem, the boy (to burst) into tears: he (not to remember) anything, though he (to try) to learn his lesson so hard.

7. Peter (to read) by the fireplace when the door (to open) and the maid (to enter). The cook (to follow) her.

8. The lecture (not yet to begin), and the students (to talk) loudly in the corridor.

9. What are you going to do tomorrow at 6 p.m.? – I (to take) exam.

10. While she (to read) this notice, a middle-aged woman (to appear) in the doorway.

Change the following sentences in Direct Speech into Reported Speech.

1. He asked m: «Do you want to go with us?»

2. «Do not move!» the officer said.

3. «Take this book and read it», said the librarian to the boy.

4. Nellie said: «I read «Jane Eyre» last year».

5. Our teacher said: «Thackeray's novels are very interesting».

6. My uncle said to us: «I buy several newspapers every day».

7. The teacher said to the pupils: «Next year we shall have six hours of Literature a week».