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Trang 4Учебно-методическое пособие “Test Your Grammar Skills” чено для студентов, владеющих английским языком на среднем уровне (Intermediate Level), а также может быть использовано в работе с маги-странтами и аспирантами
предназна-Являясь частью учебно-методического комплекса по английскому языку для студентов механико-математического факультета, пособие будет полезным широкому кругу лиц, желающих проверить и закре-пить приобретенные знания основных грамматических явлений, пред-ставляющих значительные трудности в изучении английского языка.Основные задачи пособия – контроль знаний, развитие навыков и умений перевода с русского языка на английский язык и с английского
на русский, использование изученных грамматических явлений в тексте английской речи Задания разработаны с учетом трудностей пройденного материала и предназначены для предотвращения наиболее типичных ошибок
кон-Пособие состоит из шести разделов, а каждый раздел – из пяти стов по одной из тем: времена, модальные глаголы, неличные формы глагола, наклонение Виды заданий включают: анализ форм и функций, эквивалентный перевод грамматических структур
те-Характер заданий определяется как общими задачами пособия, так и спецификой каждой конкретной темы В разделах, где рассматриваются неличные формы глаголов, большое внимание уделено определению форм причастий, герундия и инфинитива, их функций в предложениях Полезными и интересными являются задания, в которых есть сопостав-ление с русским языком Это позволяет выявить ряд закономерных грамматических соответствий, используемых при переводе
Отдельные задания, представленные в разделе «Модальные лы», разработаны на основе связного текста Сюжет текста позволяет поддерживать интерес студентов к грамматическому материалу и пред-ставляет грамматику не как нечто отдельное, а как неотъемлемую часть языка в целом
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I Fill in the gaps with the right present forms.
1 “Is Andy here?” “I don’t know I … him all day.”
a) haven’t seen b) haven’t been seeing c) see
2 “Where is Nick?” “He is upstairs He … his homework.”
3 Betty’s bus … at 5 o’clock I must go and meet her at the bus station
4 Have you seen my record book? I … for it all morning
a) am searching b) have been searching c) have searched
5 Look, Jack, I … honest with you Your chances to win this game are low
6 Nowadays noise is becoming a major pollutant We … to noise which usually
varies between 35 and 60 decibels
a) are subjected b) have been subjected c) is subjected
7 A new university building … in the center of the city
a) is being constructed b) has constructed c) constructs
8 I travelling by sea on sunny days
II Fill in the gaps with the right past forms.
1 We were happy to hear that we the exam
a) were passing b) had passed c) passed
2 My uncle had been the headmaster of that school for thirty years before he …
3 She … home when she saw the accident
4 They … the mountain for two hours before they reached the top
a) had been climbing up b) had climbed up c) climbed up
5 I … the news when the telephone rang
a) watched b) was watching c) had been watching
6 She told us that her baby … two weeks earlier than expected
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a) had been shouted at b) was shouted at c) was shouted
8 When I entered the room the last applicant … a) was interviewed b) has been interviewed c) was being interviewed
III Fill in the gaps with the right future forms.
1 She is worried that he … to catch the train
a) will not have managed b) is not going to manage c) won’t manage
2 This time next year we … together around Europe
a) will be travelling b) will travel c) are going to travel
3 Janet, … you … tonight or not?
a) will … leave b) are … leaving c) have … left
4 By the time we arrive home, she … cooking the meal for us
a) will finish b) is going to finish c) will have finished
5 When I … home, I … you a call
a) will come, make b) come, will make c) will have come, makes
6 I hope water pollution level … soon
a) will drop b) will be dropped c) will have dropped
7 The work at the historical documents … by tonight
a) will have been finished b) will be finished c) will have finished
8 The spaceship “Challenge” … next year
a) will launch b) will be launched c) have been launched
IV Fill in the gaps with the right tense forms.
1 Dave … at Linguistic University for several years before he decided to enter
a Medical School
a) will have studied b) have studied c) had been studying
2 I … never … such a beautiful flower before
a) have … seen b) had… seen c) will … see
3 Sue … a bike to school, but now she walks
a) used to ride b) was used to ride c) was using to ride
4 We … probably … our work tonight
a) had … finished b) are … finishing c) will … finish
5 She … the room all morning and felt exhausted
6 John … many questions! He is so boring
a) has always been asked b) always asked c) is always asking
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8 Danny won’t phone us until he … more details about the event
V Choose the right interrogative forms for the following sentences.
1 The group of businessmen has just arrived from Moscow.
a) Where has the group of businessmen just arrived from?
b) Where the group of businessmen has just arrived from?
c) Where the group of businessmen has arrived just from?
2 I don’t know the traffic rules yet.
a) Who don’t know the traffic rules yet?
b) Who not know the traffic rules yet?
c) Who doesn’t know the traffic rules yet?
3 We met when we both were working abroad.
a) When we met?
b) When did we meet?
c) When did we met?
4 It had been snowing for two days when the sun came out at last.
a) How long it snowed when the sun came out at last?
b) How long it had been snowing when the sun came out at last?
c) How long had it been snowing when the sun came out at last?
5 I’ll see Mr Brown at the conference anyway.
a) Whom will you see at the conference?
b) Whom do you see at the conference?
c) Whom you will see at the conference?
6 The film was being shown from five until seven yesterday
a) When the film was being shown?
b) When was the film being shown?
c) When was being the film shown?
7 Assessment tests have recently been introduced.
a) Have assessment tests been recently introduced?
b) Have been assessment tests recently introduced?
c) Have been recently introduced assessment tests?
8 Mum cooked dinner three hours ago.
a) Cooked Mum dinner three hours ago?
b) Did Mum cook dinner three hours ago?
c) Did Mum cooked dinner three hours ago?
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1 Моя дочь говорит по телефону уже 2 часа.
a) My daughter has been talking on the phone for 2 hours already
b) My daughter was talking on the phone for 2 hours already
c) My daughter had been talking on the phone for 2 hours already
2 Вчера я смотрел телевизор в то время, как моя мама готовила ужин.
a) Yesterday I watched TV while Mum was cooking dinner
b) Yesterday I was watching TV while Mum was cooking dinner
c) I watched TV while Mum cooked dinner
3 Самолет улетает завтра в 6 часов.
a) The plane is flying tomorrow at 6 o’clock
b) The plane flies tomorrow at 6 o’clock
c) The plane will fly at 6 o’clock tomorrow
4 Если ты приедешь днем, мы пойдем в театр.
a) If you come in the afternoon, we will go to the theater
b) If you will come in the afternoon, we will go to the theater
c) If you will come in the afternoon, we’re going to the theater
5 В это время вчера он выступал на конференции.
a) This time yesterday he had made a report at the conference
b) This time yesterday he made a report at the conference
c) This time yesterday he was making a report at the conference
6 Я прочитаю эту книгу к следующему месяцу.
a) I will read this book by the next month
b) I will have read this book by the next month
c) I will be reading this book by the next month
7 Мы будем путешествовать всю следующую неделю.
a) We will be travelling all next week
b) We are travelling all next week
c) We will travel all next week
8 Я обычно немного отдыхаю после работы.
a) I have a little rest after work usually
b) I usually have a short rest after work
c) I am usually having a little rest after work
9 Не шумите! Дети спят.
a) Don’t make a noise! The children are sleeping
b) Don’t make a noise! The children sleep
c) Don’t make a noise! The children have been sleeping
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a) We will have moved into a new house in a month
b) We will move into a new house in a month
c) We are moving into a new house in a month
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I Fill in the gaps with the right present forms.
1 Is it Jim? He … so different in this black suit
2 We are all here now except Tom who … lunch
3 Mike … to his friend for half an hour now
a) has talked b) is talking c) has been talking
4 Lily … a lot of classes and now she has to study at night
a) is missing b) has missed c) have missed
5 You … the keys to the garage
a) are always losing b) loose always c) have lost always
6 Today grave concern… about the pollution of water, air and soil
a) has expressed b) is expressed c) expresses
7 The contract on the tractors’ supply …at the Board meeting now
a) is discussed b) is being discussed c) is discussing
8 We … often … to play for this club
a) are … invited b) has … invited c) are … inviting
II Fill in the gaps with the right past forms.
1 It had been raining all day and the roads … very wet
2 When … to take a course on statistics?
a) had she chosen b) has she chosen c) did she choose
3 George was angry He … for Nora for two hours
a) was waiting b) had been waiting c) waited
4 The students … their books and did the exercises
a) were opening b) had opened c) opened
5 It was easy for him to get lost because he … in a big city before
6 Tom … to the teacher while the others … notes
a) listened; were taking b) was listening; were taking c) was listening; took
7 He … out of the class at yesterday’s Maths lesson
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a) were employed b) were being employed c) employed
III Fill in the gaps with the right future forms.
1 She … her translation by 10 o’clock
a) will finish b) will be finishing c) will have finished
2 This time next week I … on the beech
a) will sunbathe b) will be sunbathing c) am going to sunbathe
3 They … eighteen next month
a) will be b) will have been c) shall be
4 When the sun … we … a) will come out; starts off b) comes out; will start offc) will have come out; start off
5 … you …to town to do the shopping today?
a) are … going b) will … go c) shall … go
6 Scientists … a cure for this disease by 2010
a) will find b) will have found c) will be finding
7 None of the goals in education … quickly and easily
a) will achieve b) will have achieved c) will be achieved
8 Don’t worry! The letter … by 6 o’clock
a) is written b) will write c) will have been written
IV Fill in the gaps with the right tense forms.
1 We … along the forest road for two hours when we … a house
a) were walking; have seen b) had walked; saw c) had been walking; saw
2 We … Neil this week, but we … him a couple of weeks ago
a) haven’t seen; saw b)didn’t see; have seen c) haven’t seen; see
3 I … to the market myself last time but now I don’t remember how to get there
4 I’m tired, but if you … me strong coffee, I … working
a) will make , go on b) will make, will go on c) make, will go on
5 Sarah is in her room She … the piano
6 We’ve got the tickets, and tomorrow evening we … to the theater
7 A through train for Liverpool … in 5 minutes
a) starts off b) start off c) will start off
8 By this time tomorrow I … already … in Venice
a) will … arrive b) am … arriving c) will have … arrived
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1 The system of centralized testing has been introduced in order to ensure
national uniformity.
a) Why has been the system of centralized testing introduced?
b) Why has been introduced the system of centralized testing?
c) Why has the system of centralized testing been introduced?
2 The negotiations are being held at the conference hall now.
a) What are being held at the conference hall now?
b) What is being held at the conference hall now?
c) What is held now at the conference hall?
3 Bill remembered about their coming for lunch.
a) Who remembered about their coming for lunch?
b) Who did remember about their coming for lunch?
c) Who remember did about their coming for lunch?
4 The general health state is declining in African countries.
a) Where is declining the general health state?
b) Where the general health state is declining?
c) Where is the general health state declining?
5 When a child she dreamt of going to China.
a) What did she dream of when a child?
b) What she dreamt of when a child?
c) What did dreamt she when a child?
6 The magazine will have been published by September.
a) When will the magazine have been published?
b) When the magazine will have been published?
c) When will the magazine be published?
7 He usually gets up at six o’clock.
a) Does he usually get up at six o’clock?
b) Do he usually get up at six o’clock?
c) Does he usually gets up at six o’clock?
8 Yesterday it was raining heavily unlike today.
a) Was raining it heavily yesterday unlike today?
b) Was it raining heavily yesterday unlike today?
c) Was it yesterday raining heavily unlike today?
VI Choose the most suitable translation for the given sentences.
1 Мой сын плавает в бассейне уже час.
a) My son has been swimming in the pool for an hour already
b) My son has already swam in the pool for an hour
c) My son is swimming in the pool for an hour already
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a) Yesterday we had supper at 8 o’clock
b) We was having supper at 8 o’clock yesterday
c) Yesterday at 8 o’clock we were having supper
3 Концерт начнется в 7 часов Не опаздывайте!
a) The concert starts at 7 o’clock Don’t be late!
b) The concert will start at 7 o’clock Don’t be late!
c) The concert is starting at 7 o’clock Don’t be late!
4 Если вам понравится это место отдыха, то мы поедем туда в ющем году.
следу-a) If you’ll like this resort, we’ll go there next year
b) If you like this resort, we’re going there next year
c) If you like this resort, we’ll go there next year
5 В это время завтра мы будем пролетать над Парижем.
a) This time tomorrow we’ll fly over Paris
b) This time tomorrow we’ll be flying over Paris
c) This time tomorrow, we are going to fly over Paris
a) I hope I will be back in half an hour
b) I’m hoping I’m back in half an hour
c) I’m hoping I will be back in half an hour
8 Ты уже посмотрела этот фильм?
a) Did you see this film yet?
b) Did you saw this film yet?
c) Have you seen this film yet?
9 На английском языке говорят во всем мире.
a) English speaks all over the world
b) English is spoken all over the world
c) The English language is being spoken over the world
10 Мы собираемся принять их приглашение.
a) We are accepting their invitation
b) We’ll accept their invitation
c) We’re going to accept their invitation
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I Fill in the gaps with the right present forms.
1 My car is dirty Who … it?
2 “How many exams … he … yet?” “I think, five”
a) does … pass b) has … passed c) have … passed
3 More and more forests … because of fires
a) are disappearing b) disappear c) is disappearing
4 I wonder if light … faster than sound
a) is travelling b) travels c) has travelled
5 The beauty contest … at 8:30 tonight
6 The museum … a large collection of paintings
7 Wait a minute! The document…by the secretary at the moment
a) is typed b) is being typed c) is typing
8 Ecological problems… much attention to nowadays
a) are paid b) have been paid c) is paid
II Fill in the gaps with the right past forms.
1 Ruth … early, … her breakfast and left home
a) rose; had b) had risen; had c) was rising; was having
2 She … an excellent player by the time she finished school
3 The party … by the time I …
a) had started; arrived b) started; had arrived c) started; have arrived
4 …she …this question yesterday?
5 I thought that old dress of yours … out
a) was thrown b) had thrown c) had been thrown
6 The patient … at hospital at 4 o’clock yesterday
a) was being examined b) was examined c) had been examined
7 We … last year when we were on a trip across Europe
8 We for an hour when we saw a light in the distance
a) had been walking b) walked c) was walking
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1 At 10 o’clock tomorrow morning I … my son to the dentist’s
a) will take b) will be taking c) will have taken
2 We … decorating the room before you get back
a) will finish b) will be finishing c) will have finished
3 The bus for Manchester … in 5 minutes
4 “John, … you … the car tonight?” asked Tom
a) do … use b) will …be using c) will … have used
5 I don’t understand this exercise …you …me?
a) Do … help b) Are … helping c) Will…help
6 If we don’t hurry, the party … before we get there
a) will finish b) will be finishing c) will have finished
7 Imagine! Next year my Grandpa … lectures at University for 40 years already
a) will be giving b) will have given c) will have been giving
8 The applicants … from 2 until 7 tomorrow
a) will interview b) will be interviewing c) will be interviewed
IV Fill in the gaps with the right tense forms.
1 A lot of trees … during the storm last week
a) blew down b)was blown down c)were blown down
2 How long … she … before she passed the exam ?a) had … studied b) had … been studying c) has … studied
3 I … hardly … the washing up when suddenly I heard a terrible scream
a) had … finished b) had … been finishing c) were… finishing
4 When I … the classroom, the students … a) were entering; stood up b) entered; stood upc) entered; was standing up
5 If you … to do it yourself, I … you
a) will not be able; help b) are not able; will help c) are able; am helping
6 I … what he … about
a) am not understanding; talk b) doesn’t understand; talksc) don’t understand; is talking
7 All the teaching material … after the classes start
a) are provided b) will be provided c) will provide
8 It’s a shame but the mail … yet
a) isn’t received b) hasn’t been received c) wasn’t received
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1 I haven’t seen Mark for weeks.
a) How long you haven’t seen Mark?
b) How long haven’t seen you Mark?
c) How long haven’t you seen Mark?
2 David met her as he was walking to work.
a) When did David met her?
b) When met David her?
c) When did David meet her?
3 The condition of my father’s health is improving day by day.
a) What improves day by day?
b) What is improving day by day?
c) What is improved day by day?
4 We will be using the photocopier for long.
a) What will be you using for long?
b) What will be using you for long?
c) What will you be using for long?
5 People used to work very long hours in those days.
a) Who did use to work very long hours in those days?
b) Who worked very long hours in those days?
c) Who used to work very long hours in those days?
6 The students hoped to be given better assessment for their research
works.
a) What did the students hope to be given better assessment for?
b) What hoped the students to be given better assessment for?
c) What the students did hope to be given better assessment for?
7 environment research centers are equipped with up-to-date devices.
a) Do environment research centers are equipped with up-to-date devices?
b) Are equipped environment research centers with up-to-date devices?
c) Are environment research centers equipped with up-to-date devices?
8 They did the shopping a couple of days ago.
a) Did they the shopping a couple of days ago?
b) Do they did the shopping a couple of days ago?
c) Did they do the shopping a couple of days ago?
VI Choose the most suitable translation for the given sentences.
1 Говорят, что он был за границей 5 лет.
a) They say he has been abroad for 5 years
b) They say he was abroad for 5 years
c) They say he had been abroad for 5 years
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a) I was reading Jack London when I studied at school
b) I read Jack London when I studied at school
c) I read Jack London when I had studied at school
3 Вчера она купила новый кошелек, так как потеряла свой старый.
a) Yesterday she had bought a new purse because she lost her old one
b) Yesterday she bought a new purse because she had lost her old one
c) Yesterday she bought a new purse because she lost her old one
4 Крис, ты очень груб Веди себя хорошо!
a) Chris, you are being very rude Behave yourself!
b) Chris, you is being very rude Behave yourself!
c) Chris, you have been very rude Behave yourself!
5 Я уверен, что они выполнят эту работу к 10 сентября.
a) I’m sure they will have done this work by September, 10
b) I think they will do this work by September, 10
c) I’m sure they would have done this work by September, 10
6 она плохо выглядела, потому что работала без выходных уже месяц.
a) She looked bad because she works without days-off for a month
b) She looked bad because she had been working without days-off for a month
c) She was looking bad because she worked without days-off for a month
7 Пока она разговаривала по телефону, дети разбили вазу.
a) While she talked on the phone, the children had broken the vase
b) While she was talking on the phone, the children breaked the vase
c) While she was talking on the phone, the children broke the vase
8 Мы сейчас очень заняты, так как завтра уезжаем.
a) We are very busy now since we are leaving tomorrow
b) We are being busy now since we will leave tomorrow
c) We are very busy now since we leave soon
9 об этом талантливом актере много говорят.
a) This actor speaks much about his talent
b) This talented actor is much spoken about
c) This talented actor is speaking much about
10 Письмо нашим деловым партнерам еще не отправили.
a) The letter to our business partners wasn’t sent already
b) The letter to our business partners isn’t sent yet
c) The letter to our business partners hasn’t been sent yet
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I Fill in the gaps with the right present forms.
1 What’s the matter? Why … you … at me like that?
a) are … looking b) have … been looking c) do … look
2 Listen! A lovely song … in the next room
3 It is clear that the time for action …
4 They … from large families
5 How long … on this problem so far?
a) do you work b) have you been working c) are you working
6 It is 7 o’clock now My brother … for his History class and I … a letter to
you
a) is preparing, am writing b) has been preparing, am writing
c) is preparing, is writing
7 No matter how long the holiday is, John … he wants a few days more
a) is always feeling b) always feels c) has felt
8 Highly qualified specialists… at numerous departments and faculties of the
BSU
a) have been trained b) train c) are trained
II Fill in the gaps with the right past forms.
1 She was upset because she … to prepare for the test
a) hadn’t managed b) didn’t manage c) managed
2 … you nervous before a test yesterday?
3 What … he … to you when you were in his office?
4 He was dizzy He … on the computer all night
5 John … an economic book while Ted … some magazines
a) was reading; was looking through b) read; was looking through
c) had been reading; looked through
6 The boy has received two letters from his parents since the time he …
7 He learnt that the land of Belarus … by Napoleon’s troops in 1811
8 When I came into the Dean’s office, the report of the researchers …
a) was discussing b) was being discussed c) had been discussed
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1 He … by Monday, so try to get in touch with him earlier if you really want to speak to him about that
a) will leave b) will be leaving c) will have left
2 You look so tired! I … tea for you
a) will make b) will be making c) will have made
3 We are going on holiday to Spain This time tomorrow we … the warm sea and sunshine
a) will enjoy b) will be enjoying c) will have enjoyed
4 The program of the festival … at the students’ meeting next week
a) will discuss b) will be discussed c) will have been discussed
5 I hope the Minister … by 7 o’clock at Gatwick airport
a) will have been met b) will met c) will be met
6 I was sure that everything … ready in due time
a) will have been b) would be c) will be
7 In ten years’ time I expect I … in London
a) am living b) am going to live c) will be living
8 I’m not sure whether this dress … soon
a) will be made b) will make c) will have been made
IV Fill in the gaps with the right tense forms.
1 I … on this composition for two weeks now
a) work b) have been working c) am working
2 She … for a better opportunity at the moment
3 Let’s look at the time table! The lesson … at 10 o’clock
4 As soon as I … there, I … you know about it by sending an e-mail
a) will arrive, let b) arrive, will let c) shall arrive, lets
5 Greg, you … exhausted What … you … all day?
a) look; have … been doing b) have looked; are … doingc) looks; have … done
6 I … a lovely message from Peter saying that he’s going to marry
7 He … drive to Oxford five days a week
8 “We … to send the documents by next Friday”, said Pauline
a) were asked b) have been asked c) had been asked
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1 Please, be quite! You are making so much noise.
a) Who are making so much noise?
b) Who is making so much noise?
c) Who makes so much noise?
2 There are so many unusual flowers in the garden!
a) What is there in the garden?
b) What are there in the garden?
c) What are in the garden?
3 A new course on the modern art for the next term was being discussed
c) When did the course on the modern art for the next term being discussed?
4 The Clarksons like spending ski holidays in the Alps.
a) Where like the Clarksons spending ski holidays?
b) Where are the Clarksons like spending ski holidays?
c) Where do the Clarksons like spending ski holidays?
5 He used to smoke 30 cigarettes a day.
a) How many cigarettes a day did he used to smoke?
b) How many cigarettes a day used he to smoke?
c) How many cigarettes a day did he use to smoke?
6 My children have been away for five months already.
a) Who had been away for five months already?
b) Who have been away for five months already?
c) Who has been away for five months already?
7 Poor Chris! He broke the leg when he was on holiday in Russia last
year.
a) Broke Chris the leg when he was on holiday in Russia last year?
b) Did Chris break the leg when he was on holiday in Russia last year?
c) Did Chris broke the leg when he was on holiday in Russia last year?
8 He was delivering a lecture at the BSU at 8 o’clock yesterday.
a) Was he delivering a lecture at the BSU at 8 o’clock yesterday?
b) Did he deliver a lecture at the BSU at 8 o’clock yesterday?
c) Was delivering he a lecture at the BSU at 8 o’clock yesterday?
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1 Ее телефон звонит уже 10 минут Почему она не отвечает?
a) Her phone has been ringing for 10 minutes already Why doesn’t she answer?
b) Her phone is ringing during 10 minutes Why doesn’t she answer?
c) Her phone has rung for 10 minutes already Why didn’t she answer?
2 Завтра вечером он будет готовить доклад об истории Вели ко тании.
бри-a) Tomorrow evening he’ll prepare a report on the history of Great Britain.b) Tomorrow evening he’ll be preparing a report on the history of Great Britain
c) Tomorrow evening he’s preparing a report on the history of Great Britain
3 Когда они приезжают в Брайтон в командировку?
a) When do they arrive in Brighton for a business trip?
b) When shall they arrive in Brighton for a business trip?
c) When are they arriving in Brighton for a business trip?
4 она спала уже 2 часа, когда мы возвратились.
a) She had been sleeping for 2 hours already when we came back
b) She had slept for 2 hours when we came back
c) She was already sleeping for 2 hours when we came back
5 У меня много дел, а ты постоянно отвлекаешь меня!
a) You always bother me! I’ve got so much to do
b) You have been bothering always me I’ve got so much to do
c) You are always bothering me! I’ve got so much to do
6 Не забудь взять цветы, когда пойдешь навестить Хейзэл.
a) Don’t forget to take the flowers when you go to see Hazel
b) Don’t forget to take the flowers when you will go to see Hazel
c) Don’t forget to take the flowers when you were going to see Hazel
7 Трейси думает, что они будут ждать нас в 5 часов на остановке.
a) Tracie think that they will wait for us at 5 o’clock at the bus stop
b) Tracie thinks they are waiting for us at 5 o’clock at the bus stop
c) Tracie thinks that they will be waiting for us at 5 o’clock at the bus stop
8 Я читал книгу, когда он вошел.
a) I read a book when he came in
b) I was reading a book when he came in
c) I read a book when he was coming in
9 Идет дождь Не забудь взять зонтик.
a) It is raining Don’t forget to take an umbrella
b) It has been raining Don’t forget to take an umbrella
c) It rains Don’t forget to take an umbrella
Trang 2110 он сказал, что они работали над этим проектом 3 года.
a) He says that they had worked on this draft for 3 years
b) He said that they were working on that draft during 3 years
c) He said that they had been working on that draft for 3 years
TeST 5
I Fill in the gaps with the right present forms.
1 Everybody knows that education … children for life
2 He… always… books from me! Doesn’t he have his own?
a) does … borrow b) is … borrowing c) has … borrowed
3 “I’m tired I … for 5 hours already”, said Tom
4 In our country we … lessons at most of schools on Saturday
5 How long … you … Alison, the girl which lives next door?
6 The dinner is served but the children … outside
a) still play b) have still been playing c) are still playing
7 Along with rare books, the latest scientific editions…at the exhibition
a) are being shown b) is being shown c) shows
8 Tonight’s football match…as some players are suffering food poisoning
a) has cancelled b) is being cancelled c) has been cancelled
II Fill in the gaps with the right past forms.
1 Brenda … here for a year before she entered the University
2 This time yesterday morning he … to work
3 I … my breakfast by the time the others …
a) had, were waking up b) was having, woke up c) had had, woke up
4 It … for two days when suddenly the sun …
a) was raining, came out b) rained, was coming out
c) had been raining, came out
5 Neil … TV while Leon … the piano
a) watched, had been playing b) was watching, was playing
c) had watched, played
6 Yesterday the teacher …to explain past tenses to the students
Trang 227 They … dinner when suddenly somebody … at the door.
a) had, had knocked b) had had, was knocking c) were having, knocked
8 When the President of the company came into the office, the contract … a) was being discussed b) was discussed c) discussed
III Fill in the gaps with the right future forms.
1 I can’t see you on Thursday afternoon I … my granny
a) will visit b) am visiting c) visit
2 Leave the car here Perhaps the police … it
a) won’t notice b) will not have noticed c) are not noticing
3 I hope that by the time we reach home, the rain … a) is stopping b) will stop c) will have stopped
4 When you get to the station, I … for you outside
a) will wait b) will be waiting c) will have waited
5 This time next week I … on the golden beach in Spain
a) will be lying b) will lie c) am lying
6 When I … you tomorrow, I … you the latest news
a) will see, will tell b) will see, tell c) see, will tell
7 I’m sure you … this film It is a box office hit
a) will enjoy b) will have enjoyed c) are going to enjoy
8 We believe that some agreement … soon
a) will be arrived at b) will arrive at c) is arriving at
IV Fill in the gaps with the right tense forms.
1 While the journalist … to the students, the teacher entered the room
2 … to the store? If you are, can you buy an ice-cream for me, please?
a) Are you going b) Have you gone c) Do you go
3 We don’t know yet if the timetable … tomorrow
a) has been changed b) will be changed c) is changed
4 Jake knew something very strange … in his own house
a) was going on b) is going on c) had gone on
5 I wasn’t sure if the food … in time
a) would be delivered b) is delivered c) would deliver
6 The crops … by the season of rains
a) will harvest b) will be harvested c) will have been harvested
7 He … the ball hard and this time it … into the back of the net
a) hit, flew b) hits, flew c) hit, flies
8 I … my friend’s mobile phone because I … mine at home
a) was using, had left b) was using, has left c) had used, left
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1 My neighbours went on holiday to Paris last year.
a) Who did went on holiday to Paris last year?
b) Who went on holiday to Paris last year?
c) Who did go on holiday to Paris last year?
2 There are a lot of sights in this part of London.
a) What are there in this part of London?
b) What is there in this part of London?
c) What there are in this part of London?
3 Tom and his friends have already had a football match on the school
pitch.
a) Have Tom and his friends had a football match on the school pitch yet?
b) Did Tom and his friends had a football match on the school pitch yet?
c) Had Tom and his friends had a football match on the school pitch yet?
4 The beautiful fountain is being built in the town center now.
a) Is the beautiful fountain being built in the town center now?
b) Is being the beautiful fountain built in the town center now?
c) Does the beautiful fountain being built in the town center now?
5 I will have done half a way by tonight.
a) What will have done you by tonight?
b) What will have you done by tonight?
c) What will you have done by tonight?
6 Bill Gates established the Microsoft company in 1957.
a) When established Bill Gates the Microsoft company?
b) When did Bill Gates established the Microsoft company?
c) When did Bill Gates establish the Microsoft company?
7 Yesterday at 10 o’clock Jane was having a swim in the nearby pool.
a) Where was Jane having a swim at 10 o’clock yesterday?
b) Where was having Jane a swim at 10 o’clock yesterday?
c) Where Jane was having a swim at 10 o’clock yesterday?
8 I have too little time left to complete the decoration of the house by
Trang 24VI Choose the most suitable translation for the given sentences.
1 Все эти дни он много работал.
a) He works hard all these days
b) He is working hard all these days
c) He has been working hard all these days
2 Дождь шел уже полчаса, когда я вышел из дома.
a) It was raining half an hour when I went out
b) It rained half an hour when I went out
c) It had been raining for half an hour when I went out
3 Я полагаю, что он примет решение до собрания.
a) I suppose that he will have made a decision before the meeting
b) I suppose that he’ll be making a decision before the meeting
c) I suppose he’ll make a decision before the meeting
4 она стояла на платформе до тех пор, пока поезд не скрылся из виду.
a) She was standing on the platform until the train disappeared from view.b) She had been standing on the platform until the train disappeared from view
c) She stood on the platform until the train had disappeared from view
a) Hurry up! Somebody is waiting for you in the hall
b) Hurry up! Somebody has been waiting for you in the hall
c) Hurry up! Somebody waits for you in the hall
7 Чем он занимается? – он художник.
a) What is he doing? – He’s an artist
b) What does he do? – He’s an artist
c) What he does? – He’s an artist
8 Наша группа сдает экзамен по топологии в пятницу в 8 часов.
a) Our group is having an exam in topology on Friday at 8 o’clock
b) Our group will have an exam in topology at 8 o’clock on Friday
с) Our group has an exam in topology on Friday at 8 o’clock
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a) I was coming back home when it started raining
b) I came back home when it started raining
c) I was coming back home when it was starting raining
10 Я рекомендую его как хорошего специалиста, так как знаю его уже
10 лет.
a) I recommend him as a good specialist since I know him for 10 years
b) I recommend him as a good specialist since I have known him for 10
years
c) I recommend him as a good specialist since I have been knowing him for
10 years
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TeST 1
I Fill in the correct modal verb.
1 She … be Italian with a name like Smith!
2 Someone’s at the door – That … be Joan
3 You … have been crazy to do something as dangerous as that
4 He … have been the murderer because he has an excellent alibi
5 I … not be able to come, so don’t wait for me
6 It … be cold tomorrow
7 Who … have done such a terrible thing?
8 We … have been ready hours ago
9 He … have been the one who started the fire but we’re not really sure
10 You … make less noise while other people are asleep
11 You … be a member of the library before you can borrow books
12 The rain went on and on It … stop
a) won’t b) wouldn’t c) shouldn’t d) couldn’t
II Complete the sentences using
a) must b) mustn’t c) have to d) will have to
1 Julie is trying to train her dog: You … sit when I tell you to!
2 The teacher who is speaking to the students: You … try to talk to each other during the exam
Trang 273 The doctor to a nurse, about a patient with a bad heart: He … stay in bed for
several weeks
4 Mr Wilson phones his wife at 6 pm: I’m afraid I’m going to be late I … finish
some letters
5 The immigration officer notices that a traveller hasn’t signed his new passport:
You … sign it as soon as you get it
6 Mr Wilson explains why he is taking a pill: I … take these pills for my blood
III Find the Russian equivalents for the following English sentences.
1 Ann was able to swim across the river although it was very wide.
Trang 287 Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.
b) С какой стати я не сдам экзамен, если я хорошо разбираюсь в физике
2 You … register for the exam until the end of March
giving permission
3 … I go by car or by train?
asking for advice
4 … I help you clear the table?
making offer
5 You … borrow my car tonight because I need it
refusing permission
6 We … hire a video and stay in tonight
making suggestion
7 You … have taken the car without asking me
criticism
8 … you like a lift to the airport?
making offer
9 You … to have revised a bit more
giving advice
Trang 2910 She … have been in France last year.
certainty negative
V Fill in the sentences using the modals
a) could b) couldn’t c) was/were able to.
Stephen was able to climb the mountain, but Julie couldn’t do that without his
help.
Stephen and Julie were spending a few days camping with some friends in
Snowdonia On a climb, there was a difficult section Stephen has long arms,
and 1 climb this easily, but Julie is not so tall and 2 reach the hold In
the end, she 3 reach it by standing on her friend’s shoulders “Never mind”
he said “I 4 get up this bit the first time I tried.” The rest of the climb was
easier, and they 5 reach the top by 12 o’clock It was warm and sunny, and
they 6 see the whole of Snowdonia
VI Fill in the blanks with
a) had to b) didn’t have to c) needn’t have.
Carla and Alev had a class at 9 o’clock Carla left at 8.30 and Alev left at
8.50.
Alev 1 run all the way, while Carla 2 hurry at all Actually, Alev
3 run, as the teacher was 10 minutes late! At lunchtime, they went to a
cafeteria There was a long queue, and they were late back for the afternoon
class “We 4 wait for ages to be served”, Carla explained “You 5
waited at all,” another student said “I went to that new cafeteria in the square,
and 6 wait more than a minute.”
TeST 2
I Fill in the correct modal verb.
1 It … be weeks before the building is actually finished
2 You … even have lost your job by then, who knows?
3 It … be a good movie - the reviews have been very good
a) can’t b) should c) could have d) must have
Trang 304 That … be Tim coming home now Go and open the door for him, will you?
5 Things … have been worse - everything seemed to be going wrong at once.a) shouldn’t b) couldn’t c) mustn’t d) may
6 … I speak to the manager, please?
7 They … have brought us a bouquet of flowers for our anniversary, but it was very kind
a) needn’t b) couldn’t c) mightn’t d) didn’t need to
8 You … clean the floor I’ve done it
a) mustn’t b) needn’t c) couldn’t d) can’t
9 It’s five o’clock He … to be here by now
10 On Saturdays I … come to the office for a couple of hours
11 If you want to get a better job, you … get some more qualifications?
a) are able to b) are allowed to c) may d) should
12 Jane … be her daughter They are nearly the same age
a) can’t b) mustn’t c) doesn’t have to d) needn’t
13 It took a long time, but I … repair the car
a) could b) managed to c) might d) had got to
14 When I was eighteen we … two years in the army
a) had to do b) must have done c) may have done d) should do
II Choose the most appropriate sentence for each situation.
1 Yesterday was payday I don’t believe you’re short of money already.
a) You shouldn’t have spent all your pay already
b) You mustn’t have spent all your pay already
c) You can’t have spent all your pay already
2 It was Linda’s suggestion to go for a meal Surely she doesn’t think I’m going to pay for it all?
a) She can think I’m going to pay for it all
b) She can’t think I’m going to pay for it all
c) She must think I’m going to pay for it all
3 George has been engaged to Kay for three months Today he received a box with the engagement ring in it and all his letters to her.
a) Kay may have changed her mind about marrying him
b) Kay ought to have changed her mind about marrying him
c) Kay must have changed her mind about marrying him
Trang 314 When Tina got back home, she couldn’t find her purse Perhaps a
pickpocket stole it.
a) A pickpocket can’t have stolen it
b) A pickpocket may have stolen it
c) A pickpocket should have stolen it
5 Isobel said she was short of money, but she’s just moved into a new flat!
Her uncle owns property in this area.
a) She can be renting it from him
b) She should rent it from him
c) She must be renting it from him
6 This parcel is making a ticking noise Don’t open it! I’m sure it’s a bomb.
a) It can’t be a bomb!
b) It must be a bomb!
c) It may be a bomb!
7 I don’t know who would send me an alarm clock for a present My brother
sometimes plays practical jokes on people, so perhaps it’s from him.
a) It must have been sent by my brother
b) It can have been sent by my brother
c) It may have been sent by my brother
8 Anna’s always such a punctual person The meeting started half an hour
ago but she’s not here I know the traffic’s very bad this morning.
a) She could have been held up in the traffic
b) She must have been held up in the traffic
c) She may have been held up in the traffic
III Complete the following news items by choosing a, b or c.
Two schoolgirls, who were sent home for wearing make-up, 1 miss their
university entrance examinations if they 2 return to school next week “If
the girls 3 take these exams,” complained one parent, “they 4 go to
university I know they broke the school rules, but the headmaster is being
un-reasonable.” The headmaster, James Craig, said, “The girls knew they 5
wear make-up, but they did However, if they are prepared to apologise, I 6
consider letting them return.”
1 a) could b) will be able to c) can
2 a) will be able to b) aren’t allowed to c) may not
4 a) won’t be able to b) won’t be allowed to c) may
5 a) are not allowed to b) are able to c) weren’t allowed to
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1 You can’t have lived in Tunisia for ten years without learning some Arabic.
a) Вы, должно быть, жили в Тунисе десять лет и не изучили арабский.b) Возможно, вы жили в Тунисе десять лет, не изучая арабский
c) Не может быть, чтобы вы жили десять лет в Тунисе, не выучив арабский
2 You must know Tokyo is expensive if you've lived there.
a) Вам следует знать, что Токио дорогой город, если вы жили там.b) Наверняка вы знаете, что Токио дорогой город, если жили там
c) Вы могли бы и познакомиться с какими-нибудь удивительными людьми во время вашей поездки в Африку
4 You can't be tired when you've just had a holiday.
a) Должно быть, вы не чувствуете усталости, так как только что лись из отпуска
верну-b) Вы не можете быть усталым, только что вернувшись из отпуска.c) Возможно, вы устали от проведенного отпуска
5 You must be exhausted after all your hard work.
a) Вам не следует так много работать, чтобы не чувствовать себя таким измученным
стран-b) Наверняка, вам трудно обустроиться в одном месте после долгих лет странствий по миру
c) Вам следует обосноваться где-либо, хотя вы и путешествовали гие годы по свету
дол-V Two possible paraphrases are given after each sentence below Decide which is the correct one.
1 No one can drive faster than 30 miles an hour in towns.
a) No one has the skill to drive faster than 30 miles an hour in towns.
b) No one has permission to drive faster than 30 miles an hour in towns.
Trang 332 I couldn’t walk until I was a year and a half old.
a) I did not have permission to walk until I was a year and a half old.
b) I did not learn the skill of walking until I was a year and a half old.
3 Stephen should pass his exams.
a) It is probable that Stephen will pass his exams.
b) Stephen has an obligation to pass his exams.
4 Will you answer the phone?
a) Are you going, in the future, to answer the phone?
b) I request that you answer the phone.
5 You should wear glasses.
a) My advice is that you wear glasses.
b) There is a probability that you will wear glasses.
6 I couldn’t start my car this morning.
a) I did not have permission to start my car this morning.
b) I did not manage to start my car this morning.
VI Determine the most appropriate modal verb for each request in order of
politeness:
a) Could, you possibly… d) Can you…
b) Will you… e) Could you…
c) Would you…
1 The air-conditioner won’t work
“Oh, excuse me … send an electrician to our room? The air-conditioner isn’t
working There must be something wrong with it.”
2 It wasn’t possible to open the window
“I’m afraid it’s me again … help us to open the window It must be stuck
3 The shower flooded the whole bathroom
“Look, our bathroom is full of water – the shower can’t have been properly
installed … send a plumber up as soon as possible?”
4 There was a lot of noise from below in the middle of the night
“Look here, we can’t sleep because of the noise coming from the room below
ours … tell them to stop it at once? They must be having a party.”
5 Next morning, Mona found a half-eaten sandwich in a drawer
“Look here, what kind of a hotel is this? Our room can’t have been cleaned
before we arrived … send someone up to clean it straightaway!”
VII Find the correct variant to complete the situations.
1 I don’t have a good ear for music and my english is bad.
a) I couldn’t sing English songs
b) I am not able to sing English songs
c) I can’t to sing English songs
Trang 342 I have travelled far and wide The sights I’ve seen in some countries are amazing.
a) I would like my son to can travel more
b) I will like my son to travel more
c) I would like my son to travel more
3 If he wants to do postgraduate work,
a) he ought to work harder
b) he should to work harder
c) he must to work harder
4 I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to get through my exam on Monday.
a) I had to stay up all night revising the course
b) I must stay up all night revising the course
c) I should stayed up all night revising the course
5 I admire your decision to go and work in Calcutta, but
a) your journey there must to have been exhausting
b) your journey there must have been exhaustingc) your journey there must have being exhausting
TeST 3
I Fill in the correct modal verb.
1 I borrow your pen? Mine doesn’t work
2 I … go to the bank I haven’t got any money
3 Lizzie … spell her name before she was three
4 … you help me with the shopping, please?
5 You … go to the post office I’ll go later
6 You … to study hard for your exams
7 You … to be at work by nine o’clock
8 No reporters … approach the scene of the accident
a) might have b) were allowed to c) needn’t
9 We … phone Mary It’s her birthday today
Trang 3510 What time … I pick you up from work?
II Find the modal verb which can’t be used in the given function.
1 You … go to the cinema
giving permission
2 You … have any sweets
refusing permission
3 … go for a walk?
making a suggestion
4 … stay at Paul’s house tonight, please?
asking for permission
a) Am I allowed to b) Could I c) Am I able to
5 You … have worked harder
expressing criticism
6 You … talk in the library
expressing prohibition
III Complete the following sentences by choosing the modals which make
sense in the context.
Various reasons 1 be found for the rapid destruction of tropical forests: a
particular country 2 need more land to grow food; its economy 3
depend on the export of wood; or the government 4 have begun a road or
railway-building project without considering the effects on the environment
The power of multi-national companies 5 become an important factor, too
Whatever the reasons, the results are easy to predict – many types of animal
6 disappear, and large areas of land 7 become deserts, as the soil is
exhausted In the long term this 8 lead to a serious reduction of oxygen in
the earth’s atmosphere There is no doubt that the thoughtless destruction of
tropical rain forests 9 be stopped before it is too late
Trang 365 a) can b) is able to c) needn’t
IV Choose the appropriate modals for the following Russian words to complete the regulations for foreigners:
a) must b) mustn’t c) needn’t
1 You нельзя bring animals into Britain.
2 You нужно have a passport.
3 You необходимо have a visa if you want to stay a long time.
4 You не нужно have a visa if you are from an EEC (Common Market)
country
5 You необходимо declare any restricted goods at the customs.
6 You не нужно declare cigarettes up to a certain limit.
7 You нельзя take guns into Britain.
8 You должны drive on the left.
9 You не нужно stop at pedestrian crossings unless someone is on them.
10 You не должны use the horn on your car except in an emergency.
V Find the right sentences.
1 a) He should to exercise regularly
b) He should exercise regularly
c) He should exercises regularly
2 a) You must study very hard last week
b) You must studied very hard last week
c) You had to study very hard last week
3 a) Although he didn't feel well yesterday, he was able finish his work
b) Although he didn't feel well yesterday, he was able to finish his work.c) Although he didn't feel well yesterday, he could finish his work
4 a) Might this letter be from my friend?
b) Is this letter may be from my friend?
c) Must this letter be from my friend?
5 a) “Could you lend me some money?” “Of course I could.”
b) “Could you lend me some money?” “Of course I can.”
c) “Could you lend me some money?” “Of course I will.”
Trang 37VI Choose the most appropriate modal verb for each request:
a) Will you c) Could you possibly e) Could you
b) Can you d) Would you f) was wondering if you could
1 Ernie and Mona were very polite: “Excuse me, … bring us a bottle of water
and two glasses?”
2 Later, Ernie was annoyed by someone smoking in the non-smoking section
He asked the stewardess: “Excuse me, … ask that man to stop smoking?”
3 The man who was smoking was less polite: “ … get me a cup of coffee,
love?”
4 When the stewardess asked him to stop smoking, he said: “ … tell him he can
move to another seat if he doesn’t like my smoke!”
5 When they were about to land, there was an announcement over the intercom:
“Ladies and gentlemen, we shall shortly be landing at Heathrow Airport …
please extinguish your cigarettes and fasten your seat belts.”
VII Choose the right translation for each Russian sentence.
1 Не может быть, чтобы он сказал это.
a) Can he have said it?
b) He can’t have said it
c) Could he have said it?
2 С таким же успехом вы можете подождать до вторника и уехать
ско рым поездом.
a) You might just as well wait till Tuesday and go on the fast train
b) You must just as well wait till Tuesday and go on the fast train
c) You should just as well wait till Tuesday and go on the fast train
3 Должно быть, профессор Браун сейчас экзаменует студентов.
a) Professor Brown must be examining the students now
b) Professor Brown must have examined the students already
c) Professor Brown may be examining the students now
4 она была рада, что не нужно идти туда вновь.
a) She was glad she didn’t have to go there again
b) She was glad she needn’t have gone there
c) She is glad she doesn’t have to go there again
5 Мы условились встретиться в половине седьмого.
a) We are to meet at half past six
b) We must meet at half past six
c) We were to meet at half past six
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I Fill in the correct modal verb.
1 “You pay the bills today.” “I know I promise I won’t forget.”
2 “… we go to the beach tomorrow?” “Yes That’s a great idea.”
3 “I’m going to the cinema Do you want to come with me?” “No, thank you
I … do my homework.”
4 “You … put that shirt in the washing machine.” “I know It has to be cleaned.”
5 “Was your suitcase very heavy?” “Yes, but I … carry it by myself.”
6 “ … you drive?” “Yes, but I haven't got my own car.”
7 “I … ride a bicycle until I was eight.” “Neither could I.”
8 “ … you open the door for me, please?” “Yes, certainly.”
9 “Ben had a hard time trying to find the leak in the pipe.” “But he … stop it, wasn't he?”
a) was allowed to b) was able to c) could
10 “I saw Tina in town last night.” “You … have seen her She's on holiday in Spain.”
11 “Where's Colin?” “I'm not sure He … be in the study.”
12 “I feel very tired today.” “You … have stayed up so late last night.”
13 “Did you phone Alan yesterday?” “No, I … He came round to see me.”a) didn't need to b) mustn’t c) have to
14 “ … you give me a lift to work tomorrow?” “Yes I'll pick you up at eight o' clock.”
15 “ … I help you, madam?” “Yes, I'm looking for the manager.”
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a) can c) must e) needn’t
b) can’t d) mustn’t f) have to
1 Is Jason at work today? – He … be His car isn’t in the car park
2 I can’t do my German homework It’s too difficult – I’ll help you I …
speak German
3 I’m going to watch television – All right, but you … stay up too late
4 We … book a taxi to take us to the airport – I’ll do it now
5 I didn’t know Rachel was in the choir – Oh yes She … sing beautifully
6 Shall I cook dinner tonight? – No, you … We’re going to a restaurant
7 Has Tim bought a car yet? – He … have bought it I saw him on the bus
yesterday
8 She … be very rich – Yes She’s got a huge house and an expensive car
9 I did the washing-up for you – Oh, you … have done that, but it was kind
of you
10 Would you like to come to my party on Saturday night? – I’d like to, but
Mum says I … visit my grandparents
III Find the modal verb which cannot be used in the given function.
1 Sally … invite us to her party
expressing possibility
2 They … be lost
expressing a positive logical assumption
3 You … do your homework before you go out
expressing obligation
4 She … be older than me
expressing a negative logical assumption
5 Steve … walk He’s broken his leg
expressing lack of ability
a) doesn’t have to b) can’t c) is not able to
6 … I paint the fence for you?
making an offer
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1 Don’t spend all your money, … ?
2 Going to town can be expensive, … ?
3 People shouldn’t spend all their money on clothes, … ?a) should people b) shouldn’t people c) should they
4 Banks must be pretty boring places to work in, … ?
5 They had to queue for a long time, … ?a) hadn’t they b) didn’t they c) did they
6 Let’s stop now, … ?
7 You weren’t able to reach him on the phone, … ?
8 I have to finish the report by tomorrow, … ?
9 You don’t have to work tonight, … ?
V Choose the right translation for each Russian sentence.
a) He has to be working late tonight
b) He must be working late tonight
c) He could be working late tonight
4 Наверняка, она будет работать завтра.
a) She should be working tomorrow
b) She must be working tomorrow
c) She might be working tomorrow
5 он не мог знать правду.
a) He was not able to know the truth
b) He couldn’t know the truth
c) He can't have known the truth