I was very hungry when I came back home. I had nоt had anything to eat … the day. for during while The Chairman of the…

FOR / DURING / WHILE

Ex. 1. Put in for or during

1. 1 lived in Mexico . six years. 2. I got a headache . this examination. 3. We visited Kioto . our holiday in Japan.4. Tho electricity went off . 2 hours .

. the afternoon. 5. Alex and his wife met.

. the war. 7. I usually get a lot of phone

calls . the morning. 8.She and her boyfriend have been together . a long time.

1. I shall become a student in … future.

a) near b) the nearest c) the near d) nearer

2. Are you looking for your clothes. in the washing machine.

a) It is b) they are c) there are d) there is

3. Do you remember when the First World break … ?

a) off b) down c) away d) out

4. Jack is … a man to be afraid of.

a) hard b) harder c) hardlier d) hardly

5. He … the company of his friends that`s why he didn`t come.

a) preferred b) have preferred c) has preferred d)prefers

6.This ancient house … now.

a) is reconstructing b) is reconstructed c)is being reconstructed

d) is being reconstructing

7.I wish it … not so cold now.I will catch a cold.

a) is b) were c) won`t be d) has not been

8. At last he agreed to be taken to … hospital.

a) — b) the c) a d) an

9. If I …. at home yesterday, I … you.

a) was / would call b) had been / would call c) had been / would have called

d) has been / would have called

10. I have two good friends; … is the same age as me.

a) none b) all c) both d) neither

11.The police prevented the thief … into the house.

a) to get b) from getting c) in getting d) get

12. I have … flowers in my garden now than I had last year.

a) less b) few c) little d) fewer

13.They allow … on the grass.

a) walking b)to walk c) walk d) to walking

14. Helen … in the repair shop yesterday.

a) has repaired her car b) had repaired her car c) had her car repaired d) repaired her car

15. I …. to Edinburgh than to London.

a) had better to go b) would rather go c) had better go

d) would rather to go

16. The music sounds too … .Please, turn it down.

a) loud b) loudly c) louder d) loudest

17. You ought to apologize.You … things like these to Granny.

a)mustn`t have said b) shouldn`t have said c) couldn`t have said d )needn` have said

18.Could you see … my pets while I`m away?

a) to b )for c) through d) at

19.We watched the ducks … in the pond.

a) to swim b) swimming c) swam d) were swimming

20.My mother always saw me … to school when I was very young.

a) out b) on c) off d) in

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1 A: How much material do you need?

B: Well, I need . for one large

curtain. Say about 5 metres. (material)

2 A: Why are Bill and Ellen moving?

B: Now that they have two children, their flat is

. for them. (small)

3 A: How about making an omelette?

B: I don’t think there are .

in the fridge to make an omelette. (eggs)

4 A: Did you visit Disneyland when you were in

Paris?

B: No. Unfortunately it was .

. from where we were staying. (far)

5 A: How did the interview for the job go?

B: Not very well. They said that I don’t type .

. for the position. (fast)

6 A: Let’s go on a picnic!

B: Isn’t it . outside

to go on a picnic? (cold)

7 A: Why are you going to the library?

B: It’s not . in here

for me to study for tomorrow’s exam. (quiet)

8 A: Was Matthew able to take the six o’clock train

to Berlin?

B: No. He didn’t wake up .

to catch it. (early)

9 A: Mum, do you know where my favourite jeans

are?

B: They are still in the clothes basket. I didn’t

have . to do the

washing. (washing powder)

10 A: Did Diana pass the course?

B: Unfortunately, she didn’t do .

in the final exam to pass the course. (well)

I Fill in was / were.

1. The lionss _______ thirsty yesterday.

2. His sisters ______ at home 20 minutes ago.

3. I ____ sad 2 weeks ago.

4. Their parents ______ busy 5 minutes ago.

5. Tom’s family _____ friendly 10 years ago.

6. Linda and Kate _____ doctors 3 years ago.

7. Kevin ______ twenty-six last year.

8. They ______ in the kitchen 5 minutes ago.

9. Tom ______ at school the day before yesterday.

10. The child ____ in the living-room 15 minutes ago.

11. Dina _____ in our town last month.

12. Jill’s children ______ happy yesterday.

13. Mike’s wife ______ angry 10 minutes ago.

II Fill in was / were.

1. _______your son good at English many years ago? — ___________

2. _____ his friends at the playground yesterday morning? -_____________

3. _____ her aunt in New York last month?

4. ______ the white bike in the street 2 hours ago? — ____________

5. _____ the red bikes on the road 3 hours ago? — ___________

6. _____ the girl in the yard 15 minutes ago? — ___________

7. ______ Ann’s cat on the sofa 5 minutes ago? — __________

8. _______ students at the circus yesterday? -___________

9. _____ the film interesting? — ____________

10. ______ the weather hot yesterday? — ___________

11. _____ men hungry 5 hours ago? — ____________

12. _____ his brother a rich man last year? — _______________

III Fill in There was / There were.(-,?)

1. __________ a chair in the bedroom last week.

2. __________five photos on the wall last year.

3. __________ a supermarket in my town 20 years ago.

4. __________ four desks in the classroom last year.

5. _________ two markets in your city many years ago.

6. _________ a shop in the park last month.

7. _________ thirty cows on the farm last Monday.

8. ________ducks in the river 5 minutes ago.

9. _________ a pen in the bag yesterday.

10. _________ a puppy under the chair 10 minutes ago.

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1.……it cold in England every winter? — No, it …very cold and rainy this winter.

a. was, is b. was, was c. is, is d. is, was

2. It was an interesting film, …?

a. isn’t it b. wasn’t it c. doesn’t it d. didn’t it

3. They ….stay with their grandmother next August, …not they?

a. will, won’t b. won’t, won’t c will, will

4. He is responsible for a social programme, …?

a. isn’t it b. isn’t he c. doesn’t it d. didn’t it

5. Who.… a dog at home? – John and Mary …a white poodle.

a. have, has b. has, have c. have, have d. has, has

6. She … some problems with her parents.

a. has b. am having c. have

7. How many aunts and uncles …?

a. have you b. do you have c. are you having

8. …….it rain much in New York in spring? — Yes, it….

a. is, does b. does, do c. do, do d. does, does

9. ……students….two classes of English every week?

a. does, has b. do, have c. do, has d. are, having

10. He knows this businessman, doesn’t he? — …., he does.

a.yes b.no

11. Students do their homework every day, don’t they? -…., they don’t.

a. yes b. no

12. They … to go to ice cream cafes and sandwich bars.

a. likes b. are liking c. like

13. You didn’t like the book, did you? — …., I did not.

a. yes b. no

14. Mark _______________ like English tea with milk.

a. isn’t b. don’t c. doesn’t

15. ________________ you cleaning the room?

a. Do b. Are c. Is

16. We I _____________ football matches on Sunday afternoons.

a. watch b. watches c. are watching

17. _________________ they having a music class at the moment?

a. are b. is c. do

18. Our Granny often … detective stories in the evenings.

a. are reading b. reads c. read

19. We usually ______________ out on Friday evenings.

a. eating b. eat c. eats

20. ____________________ crocodiles live in the Amazon?

a. are b. do c. is

21. My father … very hard at school every day.

a. work b. am working c. works

22. He ____________________ everybody in our village.

a. know b. is knowing c. knows

23. What are you doing? – I … a football match.

a. am watching b. watch c. is watching

24. The children … at monkeys now.

a. look b. is looking c. are looking

25. He is running to catch the train _______________.

a. now b. at night c. every day

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Выбери правильный вариант:

1. … you like chocolate?                                                                 

a) Do;  b)Does; c)Are

2. What is … longest river in the world?

a) a;  b) -; c) the

3. It’s 5 o’clock in … morning?

a) -;  b) the;  c) a

4. My mother … a bad headache.

a) have got;  b) am; c) has got

5. … you( like )swimming?

a) Are you like; b) Do you like; c) Does you like

6. We …a car, but we are going to buy it.

a) don’t have;  b) aren’t have; c) hasn’t

6. There isn’t a cloud in the sky, but it … cloudy in the morning.

a) is; b) was; c) were

7. We (not/have) a holiday last year.

a) didn’t have; b) haven’t had; c) don’t have

8. It’s late. I think I (take) a taxi.

a) shall take; b) will take; c) am take

9. There … a cat under my bed.

a) wasn’t ; b) weren’t; c)aren’t

10. How many flowers … in the vase?

a) is there; b) are there; c) there is; d) there are

11. You are … who asks me this stupid question.

a) fifth; b) the fifth; c)five

12. Why are you sitting here? It is not your place, but … .

a) her; b) she; c) hers

13. Little Jane doesn’t like … new dress.

a) she; b) her; c) hers

14. My sister… three languages.

a)cans speak; b) can speaks; c) can speak; d) cans speaks

15. … dog is that?

a) Who;  b)Why; c) Whose

16. The book of my father. My … book.

a) father’s;  b) father; c)fathers’

17. It isn’t very cold today,…?

a) is it  b) isn’t it;  c) it is

18. Jack, are you listening to…?

a) my;  b) me; c) I

19. We don’t need to go to school today,…?

a) don’t we;  b) do I; c) do we

20. Emily often … to the disco.

a) going; b) goes;  c) go

21. Charly Chaplin … a famous actor.

a) was;  b) is; c) were

22. We can’t keep our dog in the hotel room, …?

a) can we;  b) can’t we;  c) we can

23. My favourite colour is … red. Do you like it?

a) the;  b) a; c) — ;  

24. No news … good news.

a) are;  b) is; c)was

25. … are flowers of life.

a) Childrens;  b) Children; c) Childs

26. Could you introduce me to … new friends?

a) you;  b) your; c) yours

27. Their flat is … than ours.

a) more large;  b) larger; c) the large

28. It is … to go for a walk, than to watch TV at home.

a) good;  b) the best;  c) better

29. Misha and Sasha usually … dinner at 4 o’clock.

a) having;  b) have; c) has

30. Tom plays football well, ?

a) don’t you;  b) doesn’t he; c) does Tom

31. What time . the film start?  

a) does;  b) is; c) do

32. We need . kilo of apples.

a) a;  b) any;  c) some

33. I need . money to go shopping.

a) some;  b) a; c) any

34. It wasn’t very difficult, … ?

a) wasn’t it;  b) isn’t it; c) was it

35. She is . tallest girl in the school.

a) a;  b) an; c) the;  

36. Do you like . my new glasses?

a) a;  b) an; c) the;  d) —

37. My green pencil … on the floor.

a) are;  b)am; c) is

38. Укажите сказуемое, которое следует вставить:

He . to the cafe tomorrow.

a)  goes   b) went c)   shall go d) will go

39. Укажите глагол, стоящий в Past Indefinite Tense.

a) takes   b) lived c) have d)  want

40. Укажите вспомогательный глагол, который следует вставить:

. You translate this text next evening?

a)   Will b) Did c) Do d)   Does

41. Укажите сказуемое, которое следует вставить:

. she work at the factory? a)   To do b) Does c) Do d) Have

42. Укажите английское предложение, содержащее правильный перевод русского:

Вы ходили в библиотеку?

a) Did you go to the library?  b) Will you go to the library?  c) Do you go to the library? d) Have you ever been to the library?

43. Укажите сказуемое, которое следует вставить:

 He . to the college in the morning.

a) to do b) went    c) go d) goes

44. Укажите английское предложение, содержащее правильный перевод русского:

Я учусь в колледже.

a)   I am studying at a college.   b) I study at a college. c)  I studied at a college. d) I will study at a college.

45. Укажите сказуемое, которое следует вставить:

They . me to visit them yesterday.

a) to ask b) ask c) asked d)   as

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Complete the lines of each dialogue, using a ‘future in the past’ form and an appropriate continuation, as in the example. 3.05 Listen and check.

0 ‘Look, the shoe shop has closed down.»Oh, that’s a pity. There was a pair of shoes in the window that I liked. I was going to buy them….’

1 ‘Hi, Karen. It’s Graham here.’ ‘Graham, I don’t believe it! You must be a mind reader!

1 .

2 ‘Where’s Dad?’ ‘He’s gone back to work. They had an emergency at the factory.’

‘Oh no! I’ve got some really tough maths homework and he .

3 ‘Ms Sandford? This is the police. We’re trying to trace Frank Simmonds. I gather he works for you.’ ‘Well, today was his first day. He

at nine

this morning, but he didn’t turn up.’

4 ‘I don’t think this ticket permits you to break your journey.’ ‘It must do. The clerk at the ticket office

. if I couldn’t stop in Exeter.’

5 ‘What are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be on holiday?’ ‘Yes, that’s right.

we .***

. yesterday, but the airline strike prevented us going.’

2 Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets, as in the example

0 I fully intended to call you yesterday but I completely forgot! (was)

I was going to call. you. yesterday but I completely forgot!

1 In 1995 I left university and travelled to Singapore and met Tom, who I married two years later. (would)

In 1995 I left university and travelled to Singapore, where I met the man

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . twO years later.

2 We didn’t want to reveal the designs so soon but we were forced into it. (weren’t)

We

the designs so soon but were forced into it.

3 It was expected that the shuttle would make a further voyage, but technical failure prevented it. (have)

The shuttle

. a further voyage, but technical failure

prevented it.

4 The government revised its intention to increase fuel duty today as the rise in oil prices was already causing problems. (due)

The duty on fuel .………………………………. by the government today, but it didn’t happen because of the problems caused by the rise in oil prices.

5 We bought the cottage twenty years ago and, amazingly, we’re still living in it! (living)

When we bought the cottage, we hardly imagined that in it twenty years later!

6 The fire alarm went off and stopped the play from even starting! (about)

The fire alarm went off when the play .

7 I was so late that I expected the ceremony to be over by the time I arrived. (finished)

I was so late I expected that . . . . . . . . . by the time I arrived.

17. We rely on ……… the tickets for our trip to Australia.

A. Judy’s booked B. Judy to book C. Judy to be booked D. Judy booked

18. It is not hard ………. decisions when you know what your values are.

A. to be makingB. to have madeC. to makeD. to be made

19. My friend Marion is coming from Chile. I am sorry not ………. about it early.

A. to tellB. to be toldC. to have been toldD. to have told

20. I am awfully sorry ………. you in this stupid way.

A. to bother B. to be bothering C. to have bothered D. to be bothered

21. Anna tried ………. two birds with one stone.

A. to kill B. to have killed C. to be killing D. to have been killing

22. I am glad …. to stay with them their country-house.

A. to invite B. to be invited C. to have invited D. to have been invited

23. He seemed …. his way, so I approached him and offered help.

A. to loseB. to be losingC. to have lostD. to have been lost

24. Don’t disturb her. She went to bed very late. She may still …. .

A. sleep B. be sleeping C. have been sleeping D. have slept

25. We intended ………. a new house. But we couldn’t afford it; houses are very expensive nowadays.

A. to B. to have bought C. to be buyingD. to have been buying

26. Greg’s wife gave him along list of things ………. at the supermarket.

A. to buyB. to have bought C. to have been boughtD. to be bought

27. I meant ………. a job interview for you. I am sorry I couldn’t.

A. to have arranged B. to arrange C. to have been arranged D. to be arranged

28. There was nothing ………., but to wait for the next train which was due at six.

A. to doB. to be doneC. to be doingD. to have been doing

29. I was very upset and didn’t know whom ………. to for advice.

A. to turnB. to be turningC. to have turnedD. to have been turned

30. What did you come here for? It is mean of you ………. our holiday.

A. to spoilB. to have spoilt

Fill in the gaps with the following prepositions ! AT, BY, FOR, IN, INTO, OF, OFF, ON, OUT(OF), TO, UNDER, WITH

1. How do I get . the public library? — Go to the end . this street and turn right ; turn left . the next traffic lights and then take the second turning . your right. This will bring you . Brook Street, and you’ll find the library . your left/

2. The boy was leaning against the wall . his hands . his pockets. «Take you hands . your pockets , » his father said to him.

3. When she was getting . the car one . her buttons fell . . Although we were . a hurry she insisted . stopping to look . it.

4. Mrs Jones is very keen . punctuality. Her lessons start dead . time and you get . terrible trouble if you are late.

5. Don’t leave your luggage . the corridor. It’ll be . everyone’s way. Bring it . the compartment and put it . the rack.

6. He sits . his desk all day . his head . his hands. It gets . my nerves.

7. . mistake I opened Maria’s letter instead . my own. She was very angry . me and said that I’d done it . purpose.

8. I always buy a newspaper . my way . the station and read it . the train. By the time I get . London I’ve read most . it.

9. He was charged . driving while . the influence . alcohol.

10. People who drop litter . the pavement are liable . a fine . € 50.

1. He explained the plan to us . detail.

2. . my opinion, the film was excellent .

3. Call the fire brigade quickly. The house is . fire !

4. Why are you so anxious . There is nothing to worry. .

5. Do you believe . monsters ?

6. Mr Jackson can’t speak to you right now. He’s . the phone.

7. The post office is closed because all the workers are . strike.

8. I’ve been . touch . the manager about the problem.

9. Marianne congratulated me . winning the race.

10. I’ll discuss the matter . my lawyer.

11. She loves the countryside because she was brought up . a farm.

12. She’ll never forgive me . lying to her.

13. My parents took me . a tour of Italy.

14. Tom is really fed up . his job.

15. The bank robber was sentenced . two years in prison.

1. Alexander Graham Bell. the telephone

A. had been inventing

B. was inventing

C. had invented

D. invented

2. Our neighbours called the police when they found out that somebody . into their house.

A. had broken

B. Broke

C. had been breaking

D. was breaking

3. Lynne. as she was cleaning the windows.

A. had sung

B. sang

C. was singing

D. had been singing

4. Mr Todd. for thirty years when he retired.

A. was teaching

B. taught

C. had taught

D. had been teaching

5. I . the door and stepped outside.

A. had been opening

B. was opening

C. had opened

D. opened

6. Eve was delighted to hear that she . the job.

A. had been getting

B. got

C. was getting

D. had got

7. It wasn’t raining when I left my office in the evening, but the ground was wet. It . all day.

A. had been raining

B. was raining

C. rained

D. had rained

8. We . in a hotel by the sea last summer.

A. had been staying

B. were staying

C. had stayed

D. stayed

9. Rescue workers . a man, a woman, and two children from cold rushing water.

A. had been pulling

B. were pulling

C. pulled

D. had pulled

10. I was running when I . on the ice.

A. had been slipping

B. was slipping

C. slipped

D. had slipped

11. My tooth .for a week before I went to the dentist’s.

A. had hurt

B. had been hurting

C. was hurting

D. hurt

12. We.along the beach when we heard a cry for help.

A. had walked

B. walked

C. had been walking

D. were walking

13. I could tell she.the competition because she couldn’t stop smiling.

A. won

B. had been winning

C. had won

D. was winning

14. Where . you yesterday?

A. were

B. were being

C. had been

D. was

15. While Joanne . her hair, Carl was cleaning the house.

A. was washing

B. had been washing

C. had washed

D. washed