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четвер, 12 травня 2016 р.


Choose the correct word.
1.     He felt ______ about Peter’s success.
Depressed      B. Jealous      C. Uncertain     D. Embarrassed
2.     She made a _________ mistake when she decided to leave her job.
Huge                B. Slight         C. High               D. Average
3.     He had the clearest _______ in his mind of his mother and father. 
View                 B. Look           C. Scenery        D. Image
4.     Jack felt _______ when he found out that his sister had moved to Australia
Angry                B. Surprised   C. Happy          D. Careless
5.     Many thousands have _____ from the new law.
Helped           B. Wondered   C. Benefited    D. Collapsed
6.     His mother came in carrying a ______ of magazines in her arms.
Group           B. Mass           C. Pile        D. Packet
7.     The council decided to demolish the ________ buildings on the Main street.
Abandoned      B. Dark            C. Remote      D. Lost
8.     She screamed and ______ the phone.
Fell               B. Moved       C. Looked   D. Dropped

Ex. 2
Complete the sentences using the verbs make, do or take. Note, that in many cases, you will need to change the form of the verb.

1. They're ______ a lot of noise, but so far they haven't made any progress.
2. The company is making a large profit, but in the meantime they're ______ a lot of damage to the environment.
3. She was asked to ______ a quick speech, but she took her time.
4. After we've done our homework, I think we should ______ the washing up.
5.  ______ a look at all these mistakes you've made.
6. Shall we ______ a taxi or go by train?
7. At first, he made a great effort to ______ an interest in his lessons.
8. This is a photograph I ______ of some friends we made when we were on holiday.
9. She told me to take a seat, and then went to ______ some phone calls.
10. Taking a test is a bit like ______ a crossword: you finish it eventually!
11. The policeman took my name and address, and ______ a few notes.
12. We had to ______ a lot of work before we began to make any money. 


Grammar

1. Put a verb in the right tense form
Julie (walk) for hours when she suddenly noticed that the sun (sink) in the sky. She (lose) track of time because she
(think) about the most important decision she'd ever had to make in her life.

Things
(not be) the same between Julie and her fiance, David, since he accepted a job in Paris. They (know) each other for almost five years, and in that time, they had never argued much. Lately, though, their relationship (become) stormy. They(seem) to be finding fault with each other and disagreeing about everything. For the first time, she (start) to wonder if she (be) ready for marriage. And with the wedding only twenty days away, she (need) to make up her mind soon.

Everything in Julie's life
(go) well until her world fell apart just a month before. A large company (offer) David an important position that would require him to move to France. As his wife, Julie would have to go, too. Why hadn't he discussed his decision with her?

Although Julie
(always want) to live abroad she felt very confused. Was she ready to move halfway across the world, leaving behind her friends and family and the only home she had ever known? If the answer was no, (she be) ready to say goodbye to the only man she (ever love)?

2. Decide whether the Present Simple or the Present Continuous should be used and form correct sentences.
1. ______________ (you, meet) your friend today?

2. ________ (you, understand) what I mean?

3. Susan _________ (work) on her project at the moment.

4. She __________ (go) to Switzerland once a week.

5. Does Mike ________ (work) in human resources?

6. This bottle _______ (contain) two liters of water.

7. ___________ (you, realize) how many people there are?

8. The games _________ (start, usually) at 8.00 in the evening.

9. _______________ (I, see) a doctor tomorrow.
3. Choose “will” or “going to” to express a future action.
(The difference between them is that "will" is used to express (spontaneous) decisions, while "going to" -- intentions. Still confused? Complete the conversations below using the verbs in the brackets. Good luck!)
1.
What ___________ (do) in the summer holidays?

2.
I ___________ (pass) my driving test at last.
3.
Oh, that's cool. I think __________ (go) to Germany to visit my grandparents.
4.
How long _________ (stay) there?
5.
Oh, I'm not sure. __________ (take, probably) at least a week. I _______ (visit, also) my uncle who lives nearby.
6.
And what __________ (you, now, do)?
7.
______________ (have, I) lunch in 30 minutes.
4. Complete the following sentences using the most appropriate forms of the verbs.
1. Jack has got a headache. He … sleep well recently.
a) can’t
b) couldn’t have
c) hasn’t been able to

2. I … sleep for hours when I was a little girls.
a) could
b) am able to
c) can

3. Tom … play tennis well but he … play a game yesterday because he was ill.
a) couldn’t, could
b) can, was able
c) can, couldn’t

4. I didn’t want to be late for the meeting. We … meet at 5 sharp.
a) were to
b) had to
c) could

5. Where are my gloves? — I … put them on because it’s cold today.
a) can’t
b) have to
c) needn’t

6. You … take an umbrella today. The Sun is shining.
a) needn’t
b) mustn’t
c) can’t

7. I’m sorry, you didn’t invite me to your birthday party. You … invite me next time.
a) must
b) should
c) need to

8. Well, it’s 10 o’clock. I … go now.
a) can
b) has to
c) must

9. You … smoke so much.
a) would
b) can’t
c) shouldn’t

10. We have got plenty of time. We … hurry.
a) must
b) needn’t
c) should

5. Translate the sentences into English.

1. Вы должны бросить курить.
2. Вечеринка была замечательная. Вам следовало прийти.
3. Ты можешь решить эту проблему.
4. Тебе следует навестить своего больного друга.
5. Тебе следовало навестить своего больного друга, но ты не навестил.
6. Не хотите еще чая?
7. Я вынужден был сделать это.
8. Я не знаю, почему мы спешили. Нам не нужно было спешить.
9. Я бы хотел пойти с тобой.
10. Ты можешь делать все, что хочешь.
11. Ольге нужно уделить больше внимания занятиям по английскому языку.
12. Я не уверен, но возможно он неправ.
13. Ему разрешили взять машину своего отца в прошлую пятницу.
14. Я могу считать до 50 на испанском.

середу, 11 травня 2016 р.

Final tests. Get ready to write!

1)  You have  lost your friend's book in the park.
Write a note to your friend  in which you:
  1.  apologise for losing his book;
  2. explain how it happend; 
  3. suggest buying him a new one;
2) You want to invite your English friend to your town for a few days. Write an e-mail in which you:
invite your friend to stay at your house;
suggest possible dates for the trip;
suggest activities you can do together when your friend arrives;

3) You have received an e-mail from your friend inviting you to go on a cycling holiday in Scotland. Write an e-mail in which you:
accept the invitation;
say why you are interested
ask whether your friend wants you to book tickets, accommodation, etc.

4) You recently took part in a school event which was very successful. Write a letter to your friend and inform:
 about the preparation before the event;
describe the event and talk about your part in it;
explain why it was successful.
5) You have received an e-mail from your friend who has just moved to a new town and is feeling very lonely.
apologise for not writing sooner;
say that you understand how your friend feels;
give advice on what your friend can do to feel less lonely;

6) You have received an e-mail from your friend inviting you to go clothes shopping
tell your friend you are excited to go shopping;
agree to go;
suggest something to do after shopping;
 to be continued......

вівторок, 10 травня 2016 р.

Ukrainian Biggest Cities.

Ukrainian Biggest Cities
Read the text “ Kyiv” and fill in the missing sentences (A-E). There is one extra sentence which you don’t need to use.
Kyiv
Kyiv is one of the biggest cities in Europe. The name Kyiv derives from the name of Kiy, one of four legendary founders of the city. 1) … This city with population of over 3 million people is located on the shores of the Dnieper River.
2) ... One half of its territory is occupied by parks and gardens.
Kyiv is a city of invaluable historical and cultural monuments, a city of great events and outstanding people. Everyone will find there something especially interesting for himself.
3) … Many famous artists, poets and writers estimated the unique beauty of this city. The most renowned landmarks include: Cathedral of St. Sophia with outstanding mosaics and frescoes dating back to the 11th century; Kyiv Pechersk Lavra featuring several monasteries and cathedrals; Golden Gate of Kyiv, which date back to 1037; and many other attractions.
Kyiv is distinguished for its rich cultural life. Theater lovers will find many theatres offering various theatrical programs. The Kyiv Opera House presents very good opera as well as a broad repertoire of ballets. Ivan Franko Theater is a center of Ukrainian drama, comedy, and musicals. A lot of various exhibitions are carried out in the city's numerous museums and art galleries.
Kyiv is also a scientific and educational center of Ukraine. Various universities and science academies including famous Kyiv-Mogilyanskaya Academy, which is one of the first scientific establishments in Eastern Europe, are located there.
Being the largest city of Ukraine, Kyiv is a leading industrial and commercial center of the country. 4) … The development of Ukrainian economy gave impulse to business activity of the city. There are a lot of new office centers, banks, trade exhibition centers and other commercial enterprises appearing in the city nowadays.
A  The art and architecture of the city are considered world treasures.
B It is a bustling capital of independent Ukraine, its administrative, economic, scientific, cultural and educational center.
C Kyiv is known as the greenest city.
D The city was located on the crossroads of trade routes that led to its rapid economic development.
E Kyiv's major industries include: food processing, manufacture of building materials, chemicals, and textiles.

Lviv
Lviv is a major industrial and cultural center on the Western region of Ukraine.
Lviv was founded as a fort in the mid-13th century by Prince Danylo Halitski, and named after his son Lev (Leo), which means lion. Hence, the lion is the historic symbol of the city. Lviv was located on the crossroads of trade routes that led to its rapid economic development.
Lviv is an outstanding example of the fusion of the architectural and artistic traditions of Eastern Europe with those of Italy and Germany. Lviv is steeped in history. Its historic churches, buildings and relics date from the 13th century. It is famous for its ancient cathedrals, museums, art galleries, and theatres. The central part of Lviv is included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage.
Lviv Picture Gallery has one of the largest collections of European paintings in the country, with over 1000 paintings on display, and 5 000 in storage.
Lviv is also an important education centre of Ukraine. It is home to three major universities and a number of smaller schools of higher education. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv is one of the oldest in Central Europe. It was founded as a Jesuit school in 1608.
Lviv astonishes with diversity of entertainments. One of the interesting peculiarities of Lviv is paying much attention to drink­ing coffee. According to it, every 'true' resident of Lviv should have at least a cup оf this aromatic drink a day.
A sightseeing tour to Lviv will make you sure that it is really cultural capital of Ukraine. Lviv is very special and beautiful city and enjoyable to visit.

Odessa
The City of Odessa is often referred to as ‘The Pearl of the Black Sea’. Odessa is a beautiful city on the Black Sea coast. It is the 3rd largest city in Ukraine, the most important city for trade and the 2nd most popular city for tourism in Ukraine. In contrast to other cities of the former Soviet Union, Odessa is rich in Western European culture. Odessa is known throughout the world for its art and culture and has, what is considered to be, the second most beautiful and important opera house in the world.
The city has more local character than any other city in Ukraine. People of Odessa are very famous for their sharp wit and canny trading abilities.
Odessa is the most important port of Ukraine. With its beautiful harbor on the Black Sea, Odessa has become Ukraine's southern window to Europe.
In addition to the importance of the seaport, the city's industries include ship building, oil refining, chemicals, metal working and food processing. Odessa is also the home of a Ukrainian naval base and many fishing fleets.

Vinnytsia
Vinnytsia is a regional city situated upon the Southern Bug River. The population of the city is over 400 000.
The city is first mentioned in 1363 as a Lithuanian fortress of Vennytsia. The name of the city comes from 'veno' - a dowry. It is known from history that Podillia, where Vinnytsia is situated, was acquired by Princes Koriatovych. The Transcarpathian Prince Fedir Koriatovych was the governor-general of Podillia.
After the Union of Liublin of 1569 Vinnytsia became a Polish town. In 1793 it was united with Russia.
Vinnytsia is an important industrial centre of the Right-Bank Ukraine. The leading industries include machine-engineering, wood working and producing of building materials.
The city is one of the cultural and educational centres. Vinnytsia boasts of the Teachers Training Institute and the Medical and Polytechnic Institute, the Russian Drama Theatre, the Philharmonic Society and the House of Organ Music. The city boasts of the Literary Memorial Museum of M. M. Kotsiubynskyi and the museum-estate of M. Pyrohov.
The architectural image of Vinnytsia is represented by the wooden churches of Nicholas (1746) and Yurii (1726), by the complex of former monastery buildings of the 17th century, the memorial complex of Glory and the monument to M. I. Pyrohov.
The city is the capital of the Vinnytsia Region established on February 27, 1932. The region includes 26 districts, 17 towns, 29 settlements and 1456 villages.
Exercises
1. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.
1) This city… population of over 3 million people is located … the shores of the Dnieper River.
2) Kyiv is distinguished … its rich cultural life.
3) The development of Ukrainian economy gave impulse … business activity of the city.
4) Lviv was founded … a fort in the mid-13th century … Prince Danylo Halitski, and named … his son Lev (Leo), which means lion.
5) Lviv was located … the crossroads of trade routes that led … its rapid economic development.
6) It is home … three major universities and a number … smaller schools of higher education. Ivan Franko National University of Lviv is one of the oldest … Central Europe.
7) The City of Odessa is often referred … as ‘The Pearl of the Black Sea’.
8) It is the 3rd largest city in Ukraine, the most important city … trade and the 2nd most popular city … tourism in Ukraine. In contrast … other cities of the former Soviet Union, Odessa is rich … Western European culture.
            9) Vinnytsia is a regional city situated … the Southern Bug River. The population of the city is … 400 000.
            10) It is known from history that Podillia, where Vinnytsia is situated, was acquired… Princes Koriatovych.
11) Vinnytsia boasts … the Teachers Training Institute and the Medical and Polytechnic Institute, the Russian Drama Theatre, the Philharmonic Society and the House of Organ Music.
           12) The architectural image … Vinnytsia is represented … the wooden churches … Nicholas (1746) and Yurii (1726), by the complex of former monastery buildings of the 17th century, the memorial complex of Glory and the monument … M. I. Pyrohov.
Grammar
Ex.1 For each sentence, choose the best word or phrase to complete the gap from the choices below.
1. When we arrived in London it was sunny but all the streets were wet so it _________________ raining.
2. First we ____ to the supermarket to buy the food and then we went to the off license to buy the beer for the party.
3. When we __________ for six hours we were very tired and we decided to stop for a rest.
4. When I arrived at the party, dinner had already started and everybody __________ .
5. When all the guests ________ home after the party we discovered that somebody had broken the toilet seat.
6. While I ___________ along the street yesterday morning, I met somebody who I had been at school with twenty years ago.
7. When I looked in the cupboard I saw that I ___________ anymore coffee because I had drunk it all.
8. When Dilea arrived for her morning class, the classroom was empty because all the students ____________ in the computer room.
9. At ten to nine on Friday morning, I was running as fast as possible to school because my alarm clock ___________ off.
10. Last night, the children were very scared. I think one of them ___ a ghost.
11. When Samuel returned to Switzerland he was very fit. During his time in England he ________________ ten miles every day.
12. When I went to Australia, I ______________ a kangaroo before.

1.
A. probably
B. probably was
C.had probably been
D.probably have been
2.
A.went
B. were going
C.gone
D.had gone
3.
A. were walking
B.had walked
C.had walking
D.walked
4.
A.ate
B.was eating
C.was eaten
D.has eaten
5.
A.went
B.gone
C.have gone
D.had gone
6.
A. walked
B.was walking
C.had walked
D.had been walking
7.
A.didn’t have
B.wasn’t having
C.hadn’t had
D.hadn’t been having
8.
A.worked
B.had worked
C. were working
D.had been working
9.
A.didn’t go
B.wasn’t going
C.hadn’t been going
D.hadn’t gone
10.
A.saw
B.had seen
C.was seeing
D.seen
11.
A.walked
B.was walking
C.had walked
D.had been walking
12.
A.didn’t ever see
B.wasn’t seeing
C.had never seen
D.hadn’t been seeing




Ex. 2
You have to fill each space either with the past continuous, past perfect simple or past perfect continuous (progressive).

1. I was exhausted at the end of the exam. I ______ (write) for over two hours.
2. When thieves stole my favourite leather jacket, I was really upset. I ________ (have) it for over ten years.
3. Please step out of the car, Mr. Jones. Do you realize you _______ (drive) at over 90mph?
4. We didn't really want to go and see the musical again. We _________ (already see) it twice - so we said "no" and we went to a restaurant instead!
5. I arrived over an hour late to the office and everyone was working. Actually, they ________ (work) for over two hours on the new project and I felt really guilty.
6. The kitchen was full of steam when we arrived. Joan was in the kitchen and she _______ (cook) a huge meal for everyone at the party.
7. It was a bit embarrassing to arrive at their house and find Mary looking so sad. I think she ________ (cry) before we got there.
8. No-one even noticed when I got home. They _______ (all watch) the big game on TV.