Выпишите существительные, которые употребляются только во множественном числе (25 существительных).

athletics, cattle, scissors, taxes, pyjamas, economics, police, news, means, goods, pants, subjects, billiards, darts, outskirts, premises, mechanics, spectacles, clothes, stairs, maths, shorts, tights, gymnastics, congratulations, crossroads, patience, scales, lodgings, foundations, equipment, research, authorities, soap, contents, looks, countryside, traffic-lights, tongs, toothpaste, headphones, delays, binoculars, electronics, eyes, trousers.

Вставьте артикль, где необходимо.

1. ___boy said that he wanted two candies.

2. ___Great American Lakes are ___Lake Huron, ___Lake Superior, ___Lake Ontario, ___Lake Michigan and ___Lake Erie.

3. It was twelve o'clock but Andrew was still in ___bed.

4. Where is ___brief-case? I put it on ___table.

5.___ north of ___Scotland is known for its wild beauty.

6. In summer they seldom go to ___college.

7. Could you phone later, please? Kate's having ___bath.

8. ___America consists of two parts, ___South and North America, doesn't it?

9. Let's meet at ___church. It's on the left of ___university.

10. When___ father came home, he had ___dinner and then watched ___TV.

Раскройте скобки, употребив сравнительную или превосходную степень прилагательного или наречия.

1. He is (good) student in the group.

2. Mathematics is (difficult) for him than physics.

3. That is (incredible) story I have ever heard.

4. There were (many) students at the lecture today than yesterday.

5. The Beatles were (successful) pop group.

6. This is the (good) chocolate cake I have ever eaten.

7. Carol sings as ______ as Mary, but Cindy sings the_______. (beautiful)

8. Motor-cycles are (noisy) than cars, aren't they?

9. This matter is (urgent) than that one.

10. The world's (expensive) perfume costs $550 per bottle.

Раскройте скобки, употребив правильную форму местоимения.

1. Look at (me/ mine/my) new watch. Do you like (it/them/its)?

2. These books are (her/hers). Give (them/their/theirs) to (hers/ her).

3. She has not read a line of (you/your/yours), how can she criticize (you/your/yours) books?

4. The clock has stopped. Something may be wrong with (it's/it/its) spring.

5. He is a friend of (us/our/ours). (He/ His/Him) house is opposite (us/our/ours).

6. Употребите глаголы to have или to be в нужной форме.

1. My mother... the only person I can talk to.

2. Fortunately the news... not as bad as they had expected.

3. What ... you fond of? My hobby ... drawing.

4. My mother ... three children.

5. What country ... she from?

5. We … a lot of problems now.

6. This place ... very famous.

7. He … at home only in the evening because he …very busy at work.

8. Yesterday the weather … nice.

9. You all … born in the USSR.

10. They … a cottage in the country two years ago.

Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. Is there a bookcase in her room? - Yes, there is.

2. There is no light in the classroom.

3. There are some boys in the yard.

4. There was too little ink in my pen to write two letters.

5. Were there very many mistakes in your dictation?

6. Are there any pictures in your room? - Yes, there are some.

7. There are no notebooks there.

8. How many apple-trees are there in this garden? - There are twelve apple-trees in this garden.

9. Is there any chalk on the table? - No, there is no chalk on the table.

10. There's an armchair and a lamp in the corner.

Раскройте скобки, употребив правильную форму глагола.

1. If he (ring) me up tomorrow I (tell) him about it.

2. He said he (to read) this book.

3. When you (see) him last?

4. On entering the drawing-room he (find) that his two friends (get) up and (wait) for him.

5. Where (be) Peter? He (have) his English lesson now? – No, he (have) his English tomorrow.

6. When I (come) yesterday I (see) that my friend (do) his lesson.

7. Where she (be) yesterday? – She (visit) her friend. They (play) chess the whole evening.

8. My father (watch) an analytical programme on TV, while I (prepare) for the examination.

9. If we (put) in cameras, they (stop) people stealing things.

10. We (not to solve) the problem yet.

11. Pete and Ann (to paint) the house by next Friday.

12. At this time tomorrow we (discuss) your report.

Часть 2.

READING

Прочитайте текст, переведите текст на русский язык, выпишите незнакомые слова и письменно ответьте на вопросы.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 244,000 square kilometres.

The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Their capitals are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast respectively. Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales and does not include Northern Ireland. But in everyday speech "Great Britain" is used to mean the United Kingdom. The capital of the UK is London.

The British Isles are separated from the continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. The western coast of Great Britain is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea.

Shakespeare called Britain a "precious stone set in the silver sea" because of its natural beauty. It has a varied countryside where you can find mountains, plains, valleys and sandy beaches. Ben Nevis in Scotland is the highest mountain, but it is only 1343 metres high.

There are a lot of rivers in Great Britain, but they are not very long. The Severn is the longest river, while the Thames is the deepest and the most important one.

The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. It is mild the whole year round.

The UK is one of the world's smaller countries. Its population is over 58 million. About 80% of the population live in cities.

The UK is a highly developed industrial country. It is known as one of the world's largest producers and exporters of machinery, electronics, textile, aircraft and navigation equipment. One of the chief industries of the country is shipbuilding.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. In law, the Head of State is the Queen.

In practice, the Queen reigns, but does not rule. The country is ruled by the elected government with the Prime Minister at the head. The British Parliament consists of two chambers: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

There are three main political parties in Great Britain: the Labour, the Conservative and the Liberal parties.

Questions

1. The UK is an island state, isn't it? Where is it situated?

2. What countries is the UK made of? What are their capitals?

3. What channel separates the British Isles from the European continent?

4. Who called Britain a "precious stone set in the silver sea"?

5. The surface of the British Isles varies very much, doesn't it?

6. What's the highest mountain on the British Isles?

7. Are there a lot of long and deep rivers in Great Britain?

8. Why is the climate of the British Isles mild?

9. Is the UK a large country?

10. What's the UK's population?