UNIT 10 Exercise V, p. 138
1. Victor wants me to repair his car. 2. I want you to phone Nina and invite her to the party. 3. I don't want him to go with us 4. Do you want me to help you? 5. We didn't want the children to swim in such cold weather. 6. My brother wanted me to book the tickets in advance.
Exercise I, p. 149
It was raining... I woke; It always rains; We had planned... we decided; We had missed...arrived; We had arranged... he had been waiting... we got; The play had already started... we went; I am working; I have been sitting... I haven't done; I feel; I have already had; I went... it rained; I shall book.
Exercise II, p. 150
1. Do you want to go to the theatre on Saturday? — I'd love to. I haven't been at the theatre for a long time. What performance do you suggest? — I'd like to listen to "Carmen".—Who sings the part of Carmen? — Helena Obraztsova.— She is a wonderful actress. Do you think we shall be able to get tickets? — M> friend promised me to get two tickets.— Thank you. That's very nice of you to invite me. I shall be looking forward to the performance.
UNIT 11 Exercise VI, p. 154
1. Sorry for bothering you.— That's OK. 2. Sorry, I promised to return the book today but I forgot.— Never mind. You may bring it back tomorrow. 3. I'm sorry I'm late.— Never mind, we'll be on time. 4. I am very sorry that I didn't warn you about my arrival in advance.—That's all right. I'm always glad to see you. 5. Sorry, I have lost your dictionary. I shall buy you a new one.— Don't worry. I've got one more dictionary. 6. Excuse my calling you so late.— Never mind. I have just come home myself. 7. I'm sorry that I didn't help you.— Never mind. I managed myself. 8. Sorry that I didn't call for your coat at the laundromat.— It doesn't matter. You may do it tomorrow 9. I'm so sorry that I have broken your favourite vase.— Forget it.
Exercise VII, p. 158
1. Shall I help you translate the article? —Thank you, I can manage. 2. Shall I switch off the TV set? — Please, do, it's late already. It's time to go to bed. 3. Shall I give you a lift home? — No, thank you. I'd like to walk. 4. May I switch on the tape-recorder? — Please, don't. I'm tired and I want to sleep. 5. Shall I wake you up in the morning? — No, there is no need, thank you.
11 think I shall wake up myself. 6. May I use your pen? — Certainly. 7. Let me help you.— There is no need, thank you. 8. Shall I buy some bread on the way home? — Do, please. 9. Shall I repair your
I TV set? — Yes, please, thank you. That's very nice of you.
UNIT 12 Exercise I, p. 172
I rang up... he was preparing; He said., he had packed... he hadn't bought; I promised.. I would help; I was free... I could; He thanked... added... he would be grateful; I brought... my friend started.
Mrs Hudson was...she began; She went... told... she hadn't been feeling; The doctor asked ... she had; She said she had; Her husband had died, Mike had fallen... she was afraid he wouldn't get, Earnest had joined; The doctor advised; her heart was; it wouldn't be .. she would do.
an old lady happened; she stopped; they had talked... the lady observed... she didn't think he was; The man assured...he certainly wasn't; He said... his relatives had sent; The old lady promised... she would look... went; a big piece of wood hit; She turned... saw; she asked what was wrong; he merely wanted.
John Robinson had just returned... was having; Dobson rang, he was... his friend had arrived; he felt... was not sure he would be able.
UNIT 13
Exercise I, p. 183
1. Excuse me, sir. Does the 27 bus stop here? — Yes. Where do you want to go? — To the airport.— The 27 will take you there.— Thank you. 2. Excuse me, sir, I'm afraid I'm lost. Can you help me? — Where do you want to go? — To the Minsk hotel.— It is five blocks away from here. Go along this street as far as the traffic lights. Do you see it? — Yes.— Then turn left at the traffic lights, walk three blocks and you will see the Minsk hotel.— Thank you.— Not at all. 3. Excuse me, how do I get to the Central Department Store? — Take a number 84 bus and go as far as the Central Department bus stop. It will take you about twenty minutes to get there. Ask somebody to tell you where to get off.— Thank you.— That's О. К. 4. Excuse me, does this bus go to the station? — No, you need the number 31. It will take you straight to the station. 5. What trolley-bus do you take to get to work? — I don't go by trolley-bus. First I take a bus, and then I change for the underground. 6. Could you tell me if there is a post-office not far from here? — Yes, there is one at the end of the street.
UNIT 14
Exercise I, p. 195
Victor asked George where he and his family were going to spend their holidays. George answered that they would go to one of the seaside towns in the Crimea. Victor wanted to know if they had booked the tickets. George said that he was going to do it on the next day. Victor asked how long they wanted to stay there. George answered that they were going to stay there about a month. In his turn George asked Victor where he would rest. Victor said that he wanted to go on a camping trip in the Alps. George was sure that Victor would have a good rest. Victor hoped he would
Exercise II, p. 195
The hostess asked her guest if he would like a cup of tea. The guest said that he would and thanked the hostess. The hostess asked the guest how he would take it and whether he preferred his tea strong or weak. The guest answered that he liked his tea strong and very hot. The hostess wondered how many lumps of sugar he took in his tea. The guest answered that he took four
or five lumps of sugar, for he liked his tea very sweet. The hostess asked if he liked milk in his tea. The guest said that he liked milk in his tea when he couldn't get cream.
Exercise I, p. 207
1. Fred asked a porter if the train for London had left and the porter answered that it had left ten minutes before. 2. John told Mary she was the most beautiful girl in the world... and told him not to talk such nonsense. 3. asked him what was wrong with it; told me to throw it away and buy a new one. 4. I asked her if she wanted to go to the cinema with me; she said she had already seen that film. 5. The manager asked me if I liked my work and I answered him that I did. He then asked me why 1 wanted to leave it then, so I told him I was moving to Glasgow. 6. I told him to take the first turning to the left and go as far as the post office. The man asked me how far it was and I told him it was about half a mile at the most.
Exercise II, p. 208
Mr Robinson greeted the Thompsons saying he was glad to see them in London. He asked his friends how long they had been there. Mr Thompson answered that they had been there only a few days, since Monday and he was sorry to say they had to return the following day. Mr Robinson asked if it was their first visit to London. Mr Thompson answered that it was his wife's first visit, but he had been there several times before. He had to come over at least once a year on business and felt quite at home in London. Mr Robinson asked Mrs Thompson what she thought of London. Mrs Thompson thought it was a wonderful place. Mr Robinson asked the Thompsons about their plans for that night and invited them to his place. Mr Thompson thanked Mr Robinson but he refused saying they were leaving the following morning and they had got a lot of things to do. He said that they might visit the Robinsons some other time.
Exercise III, p. 208
An old lady was going to take a taxi. She asked the driver to take her to the station. The driver agreed to do so. The lady told the driver that he must drive slowly and carefully. She warned him not to go until the policeman lowered his arm and not to rush round the corners as the road was very wet. The taxi-driver got angry with the woman because of her instructions and he asked her sarcastically what hospital she would like to be taken to if they did have an accident.
Exercise IV, p. 208
1. Yesterday I had a day off. I suggested to Ann going to the cinema, but she refused saying that she was getting ready for her exam in German. We agreed to go to the cinema next week. 2. The teacher asked me why I had missed so many lessons. I answered, that I had gone away on business. 3. When I was going to leave, my brother reminded me to bring him a Russian-Spanish dictionary next time. He said that he had to translate an article on electronics. I answered that I would call on him in two days and promised that I wouldn't forget about his request. 4. When I came home, my son was already sleeping. I wanted to talk to him but my wife told me not to wake him up because he was very tired as he had been repairing the car the whole evening. 5. The doctor advised me to spend more time in the open air and not to go to bed late. 6. Nina asked whether I would go to the party, and I answered that I would.
UNIT 15
Exercise I, p. 223
— Hello. My name is Kent. Last week I reserved a single room in your hotel.— Jast a moment. Yes, sir, we got your letter. I can offer you room 46 on the third floor.— Is there a shower in the room? — Yes, there is a bath and a shower.— That's fine. I hope there is a telephone in the room.— Yes, all the rooms in our hotel have got telephones.— That's very convenient. I must make some telephone calls. How much is the room? — 50 dollars a night.— All right. I'll take the room.—Then will you please fill in (out) the registration form? — All right. When do you serve breakfast? — From 7 to 9.30.— Is there a post-office in the hotel? — No, but it's quite near, on the other side of the street.—Thank you.