Answer the questions using the words below.

tasteless, contagious, deep, stale, fireproof, edible, sour, worthless, straight, wet, marvelous, full, dull, experienced, sad,

1. Are the scissors sharp? – No, they aren’t. The scissors are dull.

2. Is the towel dry? – No, it isn’t. The towel is wet.

3. Is the kitten hungry? – No, it isn’t. The kitten is full.

4. Is the wine sweet? – No, it isn’t. The wine is sour.

5. Are these mushrooms poisonous? – No, they aren’t. The mushrooms are edible.

6. Is the surgeon skillful? –Yes, he is. The surgeon is experienced.

7. Is the view beautiful? –Yes, it is. The view is sad.

8. Is her hair wavy? – No, it isn’t. Her hair is straight.

9. Is the coin valuable? – No, it isn’t. The coin is worthless now.

10. Is the watermelon delicious? – No, it isn’t. The watermelon is tasteless.

11. Is the bread fresh? – No, it isn’t. The bread is stale.

12. Is the disease dangerous? – Yes, it is. And the disease is very contagious.

13. Is the lake shallow? – No, it isn’t. The lake is deep.

14. Is the fairy tale funny? – No, it isn’t. The tale is sad.

15. Is the watch waterproof? – No, it isn’t. The watch is fireproof.

 

Translate into Russian.*

1. There is a huge poplar in front of the house.

2. There is no water on the moon.

3. There are lots of mosquitoes by the river in summer.

4. There are white tigers.

5. There are potatoes in the sack.

1. Перед домом растет огромный тополь.

2. На луне нет воды.

3. Летом у реки летает много комаров.

4. Здесь есть белые тигры.

5. В мешке лежит картошка.

Translate into English.*

1. Для вас есть сообщение. (a message)

2. В группе нет мальчиков. (no)

3. На стене висит плакат. (a poster)

4. Времени нет.

5. Новостей нет. (news)

1. There is a message for you.

2. There are no boys in the group.

3. There is a poster hanging on the wall.

4. There is no time.

5. There is no news.

 

Fill in the gaps using am, is, are / was, were.

1. The homework was very difficult yesterday.

2. The weather is nice today. It was terrible yesterday.

3. When were you born? I was born in 1990.

4. Where was your sister born? She was born in Turkey.

5. Who are you with?

 

           Translate into Russian.*

1. Once there was an old man and an old woman.

2. There was a terrible car crash here this morning.

3. There was an accident at the factory yesterday.

4. In 1986 there was a nuclear explosion in Chernobyl.

5. In 1989 there was a terrible earthquake in Armenia.

1. Жили-были старик и старуха.

2. Сегодня утром здесь произошла ужасная автомобильная авария.

3. Вчера на фабрике произошел несчастный случай.

4. В 1986 году в Чернобыле произошел ядерный взрыв.

5. В 1989 году в Армении произошло страшное землетрясение.

 

Open the brackets.*

1. That homeless dog followed us again.

2. I can’t sleep. My neighbour is playing loud music.

3. I am not doing anything special at the moment.

4. At present I am learning two languages.

5. Give up smoking. You ruin your health.

 

You’ve got a new pen-friend. Complete the letter about yourself.

Lenin Street

Dmitrov

Russia

Dear Mike,

  I’m Oleg and I’m 18 years old. I’m a student and I live in Dmitrov .

There are 3 of us in my family: my father and my mother and me, of course. My father is a dpctor. He works at hospital. His name is Ivan. My mother is a teacher. She works at school. Her name is Irina. We live in a flat on the second floor.

  In my free time I love skating and swimming. My favourite group is Kipelov. Do you like them? I also like Roxette. I don’t like jazz.

  Well, that’s all about me. Write back and tell me about yourself.

Best wishes,

Oleg

Open the brackets.*

1. Once a man tried to cross the Pacific Ocean in a hot air balloon.

2. They installed an alarm in the house yesterday.

3. I heard a strange noise last night.

4. We decorated the flat completely last Monday.

5. They gathered berries, nuts and fruit.

 

. Open the brackets.

1. The phone is ringing. – I will answer it.

2. You can sit at the back – nobody wil see you.

3. I will accept any job.

4. Don’t worry. I will fix everything for you.

5. The doctor will see you in a moment.

 

Match the two halves

1. Why are you limping? E	a) Have you washed it?
2. Why are you looking so miserable? D	b) Have you lost something?
3. Why are you looking at me like that? J	c) Has she done her homework?
4. Why are you back so soon? I	d) Has anything upset you?
5. Why are you searching the drawer? B	e) Have you hurt your foot?
6. The car looks very clean. A	f) Has anyone seen him?
7. I really need my bicycle today. G	g) Has Dad repaired it?
8. The headmaster wants to see Tom. C	h) Have you dyed it or what?
9. Polly’s playing in the garden. F	i) Have you forgotten something?
10. Your hair seems darker than usual. H	j) Have I said something wrong?

 

Open the brackets.

1. I’m in luck. I have found a purse full of money.

2. My grandparents got married in Scotland.

3. You have eaten the whole loaf, haven’t you?

4. Has anyone taken my camera?

5. The plane landed ten minutes ago.

 

Open the brackets.

1. The exam was easier than we thought.

2. This jacket is too large. I need a smaller size.

3. It was the happiest day of my life.

4. My toothache is worse than it was yesterday.

5. July is the hottest month of the year.

 

 Translate the sentences.

1. You have to make a choice between us.

2. Ann has to wear glasses because she is short-sighted.

3. I don’t have to wear a uniform at work.

 

1. You must take your shoes off in here.

2. You must leave immediately.

3. You must be home before 11 o’clock.

 

1. I think you should /ought to accept the job.

2. You should / ought to practice your English more often.

3. A person should/ ought to eat enough vegetables.

 

1. Shall I open the window?

2. Shall I help you?

3. Shall I heat you the food?

 

1. You needn’t speak so loudly.

2. You don’t need to speak so loudly.

3. There’s plenty of time. You needn’t hurry.

1. Вы должны сделать выбор между нами.

2. Энн приходится носить очки, потому что она близорукая.

3. Мне не нужно носить униформу на работе.

 

1. Здесь вы должны снять обувь.

2. Вы должны немедленно уйти.

3. Вы должны быть дома до 11 часов.

 

1. Я думаю, вам следует согласиться на эту работу.

2. Вам следует чаще практиковаться на английском.

3. Человеку следует есть достаточно овощей.

 

1. Мне открыть окно?

2. Вам помочь?

3. Тебе разогреть еду?

 

1. Тебе не нужно говорить так громко.

2. Не нужно так громко говорить.

3. Времени много. Вам не нужно торопиться.

 

Tea Leaves

Many years ago people didn’t know about tea in European countries. Many people did not even know the word tea though drinking tea was very popular in the East.

Once a young sailor came back from India. He returned from a far-away country and brought his mother a gift. It was a box of tea. The old woman didn’t know anything about tea, but she liked the smell and invited all her friends to come and try it.

When her guests arrived she invited them to the dining table. The old woman treated them to cakes, fruit and tea leaves. When the sailor entered the room and saw a big plate filled with tea leaves he understood everything. He smiled when he saw his mother’s friends eating tea leaves with butter and salt. They pretended they liked it, but it was clear they did not enjoy eating the leaves.

“Where’s the tea, mum?” the sailor said. His mother pointed to the plate in the middle of the table. “No, these are only leaves, but where is the water?” “The water? I threw the water away, of course”.