1.8. Write out 20 words from the following sentences in phonetic characters using proper phonetic signs. Mark the stress. 1. He was aware of an immense load of responsibility; it was indistinguishable from love.
2. Sometimes the pulsing of the drums was all but audible, at others they seemed to be beating only just round the comer.
3. But the minute hand of the electric clock above his bed jumped forward with an almost imperceptible click.
4. This man was quite possibly true, but not, in the present circumstances, admissible.
5. If you support this boy to be friendless, you deceive yourself.
6. His light summer business suit did not shout about that its possessor was likewise the possessor of numerous millions of dollars and property.
7. The man's appearance was singular.
8. He had complete confidence in his judgement.
9. A faintly contemptuous, faintly triumphant gleam showed in his eyes.
10. I was entrapped into contradicting myself.
Yura
Hello, Misha!
Misha
How are you doing these days?
Yura
Thank you, I am doing fine. I like summer holidays! At last I can do what I want and enjoy life as it is!
Misha
I am with you in that. How do you spend your free time?
Yura
I play computer games with my brother. That brings a lot of fun! Of course, it does. As far as I know, you are good at playing computer games!
Misha
If you like, we may play together!
Yura
No, thanks. My hobby is football. It brings me a good mood and new energy! I suggest watching a football match tomorrow.
Misha
Nice idea! I am already tired of computers. May I come with my brother?
Yura
Sure! See you tomorrow then!
Misha
See you tomorrow!
a) an b) the c) — d) a
2) He came before the bell. He came ...in time.
a) at b) to c) in d) for
3) We’ll have to walk to the .nearest .. shop, I’m afraid.
a) nearest b) next c) — d) near
4) …untill she doesn’t go, neither will I.
a) When b) Until c) If d) For
5) When I came in, the girl was sitting …on the floor.
a) of b) at c) for d) on
6) Last year we went to the … Black Sea.
a) the b) a c) — d) an
7) I …will visit her as soon as she arrives.
a) was visit b) will visit c) visit d) visited
8) He’ll succeed if they give … him a chance.
a) give b) gave c) will give d) gives