Unit 10. CHECK

Variant I

1.Each of these sentences has one verb in the past simple tense and one verb

in the past perfect tense. Complete the sentences. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

Arnauld ...1… (know) all about Martin’s life, because Martin ...2… (tell) him about it.

Bruce Springsteen ...3… (become) famous with his record Born in the USA, but in fact he ...4… (already make) several records before then.

I realized I ...5… (meet) Pedro before, the moment I …6… (see) him.

I …7… (not be hungry) at lunchtime because I ...8… (have) something to eat earlier.

I remembered that I …9… (see) the film before as soon as it …10… (start).

2.Make one sentence from two using the participle.

11.I was sitting in the park. I was writing a letter.

12.I knew you wanted to go to the concert. I bought a ticket for you.

13.The match was cancelled last week. It will be held next Sunday.

14.He was cooking dinner. He burnt himself.

15.The man was standing next to the car. The policeman came up to him.

3.Choose the right word.

16.York was founded / found / found out by the Romans in the year 71 AD.

17.I don’t found / find out / find him an easy person to deal with.

18.I’ll go and find / find out / found what’s going on outside.

19.He borrowed / lent a car from his friend for a few days.

20.Can you borrow / lend me $4 until tomorrow?

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4.Find the mistake and correct it.

21.If John would be here, he would know what to do.

22.If you went to China next year you will need a visa.

23.If I don’t arrive, they wouldn’t have known what to do.

24.That’s the woman who’s son won the gold medal.

25.The hotel that we stayed was near the beach.

5.Fill in the missing preposition if necessary.

26.We have similar views … many things.

27.We can offer you other models … similar quality.

28.There were gradual changes … the better.

29.We operate the equipment … the instructions.

30.The gallery is … reconstruction.

6.Write it in English.

31.Какой из городов был построен в соответствии с архитектурным планом – Лондон или Нью-Йорк?

32.Стоит ли читать эту книгу?

33.Чем знаменит Нью-Йорк?

34.Реконструкция потребует больших денег и колоссальных усилий.

35.Надеюсь, что эта модель удовлетворит всем вашим требованиям.

36.В отличие от многих других городов, этот не очень шумный.

37.Он считается лучшим специалистом в этой области.

38.Если сравнить эти два проекта, мы увидим сходство между ними.

39.План, безусловно, правильный.

40.Какова цель вашего визита?

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Variant II

1.Each of these sentences has one verb in the past simple tense and one verb

in the past perfect tense. Complete the sentences. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

Sam …1… (not want) anything to eat, because he …2… (have) lunch on the plane.

We …3… (not go) to see the film, because Jim …4… (already see) it.

Kate …5… (have) a long chat with Amanda, because Amanda …6… (just come back) from her holidays.

When I …7… (see) the pizza, I remembered that I …8… (not eat) all day. Mr Wilson …9… (take) the train, because his son …10… (borrow) the car.

2.Rephrase the sentences using two simple sentences.

11.The houses were damaged by the flood. They will be rebuilt.

12.The city has houses. They represent various architectural styles.

13.He lost his keys. He was getting out of his car.

14.He was very strict. He never allowed his students to miss classes.

15.He came into the room. He was carrying a suitcase.

3.Choose the right word.

16.I’ve just borrowed / lent $50 from Mr Harris.

17.If Mr Harris had known me, he wouldn’t have borrowed / lent me a penny.

18.Eton College was found / found out / founded by Henry VI in 1440.

19.I couldn’t find / found/ find out that book anywhere and thought that I had lost it.

20.Wait here. I’ll go and find / find out / found the shortest way to the seafront from the policeman.

4.Find the mistake and correct it.

21.What would you do if you would win a million pounds?

22.Perhaps I will become an interpreter when I finished studying English.

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23.You wouldn’t have felt ill if you didn’t eat so much.

24.The town which I was born has changed greatly over the last fifty years.

25.Mrs Johns whom is now seventy years old still lives in High Street.

5.Fill in the missing preposition if necessary.

26.We have similar opinions; my opinions are similar … hers.

27.This model can be used … several purposes.

28.Millions of people in New York are engaged … industry, banking and fi-

nance.

29.Where can I exchange my dollars … pounds?

30.We would be grateful … you if you could send us your latest catalogues.

6.Write it in English.

31.Согласно последним сообщениям, ситуация постепенно меняется к луч-

шему.

32.Дело не стоит того, чтобы тратить на него время.

33.Город славится замечательной планировкой.

34.Нам потребуется большое количество опытных специалистов.

35.Это будет нелегко, но мы приложим все усилия, чтобы сделать это как можно скорее.

36.Самолет приземлился вовремя.

37.Это место занято.

38.Он считается выдающимся актером.

39.В этом нет сомнения.

40.Новая линия метро все еще строится.

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