Exercise 4. Complete the sentences using one of the words from the list. Sometimes you need a orsome. glasses scissors shorts news species means series
1 My eyes aren't very good. I need ..….
2 This plant is …... very rare …...
3 Footballers don't wear trousers when they play. They wear……
4 The bicycle is ……of transport.
5 The bicycle and the car are ……of transport.
6 I want to cut this piece of material. I need ……
7 Ann is going to write …… of articles for her local newspaper.
8 While we were out walking, we saw 25 different……of bird.
9 What time is ……on TV.
Exercise 5. Choose the correct form of the verb, singular or plural.
1. I don't like very hot weather. Thirty degrees is/are too warm for me.
2. Gymnastics is/are my favourite sport.
3. The trousers you bought for me doesn't/don't fit me.
4. The police want/wants to interview two men about the robbery last week.
5. Physics was/were my best subject at school.
6. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine isn't/aren't sharp enough.
7. Fortunately the news wasn't/weren't as bad as we expected.
8. Three days isn't/aren't long enough for a good holiday.
9.I can't find my binoculars. Do you know where it is / they are?
10. Do you think the people is/are happy with the government?
11.Does/Do the police know how the accident happened?
Exercise 6. Most of these sentences are wrong. Correct them where necessary; put 'right' if the sentence is already correct.
1 Susan was wearing a black jeans
2 The committee haven't made a decision yet.
3 Many people has given up smoking.
4 There was a police standing at the corner of the street
5 Has the police arrived yet?
6 I need more money than that. 100 dollars are not enough.
7 This scissors is not very sharp.
8 Brazil are playing with Italy in a football match next Wednesday.
9 I like your parents. They're very nice persons.
10 I'm going to buy a new pyjama.
Exercise 8. Make the following sentences plural.
1. It’s a very difficult question to answer.
2. Is this your scarf?
3. What is the child’s name?
4. This strawberry is still green.
5. Her son always keeps his toy in the box.
6. Does your tooth still ache?
7. There is a new house in our street.
8. This man works at our office.
9. Yesterday I hurt my foot.
10. Why don’t you eat this potato?
11. Can you see a bird in that tree?
12. This story is not very interesting.
13. I heard her voice.
14. There was a gentleman in the room.
15. It’s a difficult word to write.
16. The child is sitting on a bench.
Customer (клиент) : I'd like a table for one, please.
Waiter: Right this way. Here you are.
Customer: Thank you. Can I have a menu?
Waiter: Here you are. My name's John and I'm your waiter today. Would you like to hear today's specials?
Customer: Certainly.
Waiter: Well, our today's starter is chowder soup and today's main course is salmon and chips.
Customer: Salmon and chips? Is the fish fresh?
Waiter: Yes it is. It came straight from our own fishing vessels.
Customer:Alright, I'd like the Salmon and chips.
Waiter: Would you like to have the starter soup?
Customer: Actually, I would like to have something else.
Waiter: Why don't you try our salad? Most customers order our fresh green salad.
Customer:Okay, I want to have the fresh green salad.
Waiter: Very good. Would you like something to drink?
Customer: Oh, I'd like a pineapple juice, please.
Waiter: OK. So that's a green salad, Salmon and chips and pineapple juice.
Customer:Yes, that's right.
Waiter: Here is your food. Thank you and enjoy your lunch.
Customer:Thank you.
Perhaps even small children know what a Big Ben is. Firstly, it’s the symbol of Great Britain and one of the most beautiful sights of London. Secondly, it’s the largest and the most famous clock in the world. Originally, Big Ben is a tower. It’s one of the highest towers of Westminster Palace. Officially, the clock has started its work on 31 May 1859. According to one of the theories the clock has been named Big Ben after Sir Benjamin Hall, who directed work on the casting of the bell. Another theory claims that it has been named after Benjamin Caunt, who was one of the well-known heavyweight boxers of the 19th century. Surprisingly, the tower of Big Ben used to be a prison where over riotous parliamentarians were kept. Big Ben has become a popular souvenir for tourists. Almost all visitors of London buy a small souvenir in the shape of the world-famous clock. Also Big Ben can be often seen in famous films and ads. Official name of the tower is the “Westminster Palace Clock Tower” or “St. Stephen's Tower”. Big Ben is only the name of the clock itself along with the bell. The history of Big Ben dates back to 1288, when it was built for the first time on Ralph De Hengham’s money. He was the chairman of the Supreme Court of Queen's Bench. However, the contemporary tower of Big Ben was built according to Charles Barry’s project in the 19th century, as the old building was destroyed due to the fire of 1834. Although Big Ben is very popular with spectators, no one is allowed inside of the tower. All the Londoners who live close to Big Ben can hear how the bell strikes thirteen at New Year’s Night.
Возможно, даже маленькие дети знают, что такое Биг Бен. Во-первых, это символ Великобритании и один из самых красивых достопримечательностей Лондона. Во-вторых, это самые большие и самые известные в мире часы. Изначально, Биг Бен является башней. Это одна из самых высоких башен Вестминстерского дворца. Официально часы начали свою работу 31 мая 1859 года. Согласно одной из теорий, часы были назван Биг Бен в честь сэра Бенджамина Холла, который руководил работой по отливке колокола. Другая теория утверждает, что он был назван в честь Бенджамина Каунта, который был одним из известных боксеров тяжеловесов 19-го века. Удивительно, но башня Биг Бен когда-то была тюрьмой, где содержались буйные парламентарии. Биг-Бен стал популярным сувениром для туристов. Почти все посетители Лондона хотят купить небольшой сувенир в виде всемирно известных часов. Кроме того, Биг Бен часто можно увидеть в известных фильмах и рекламах. Официальное название башни « Часовая башня Вестминстерского дворца» или «Башня Св. Стефана». Биг Бен является только название самих часов вместе с колоколом. История Биг Бена восходит к 1288 году, когда он был построен впервые на деньги Ральфа де Хенгема. Он был председателем Верховного Суда королевской скамьи. Тем не менее, современная башня Биг-Бен была построена по проекту Чарльза Бэрри в 19 веке, так как старое здание было уничтожено из-за пожара в 1834 году. Несмотря на то, что Биг Бен является очень популярным среди зрителей, никто не имеет права заходить внутрь башни. Все лондонцы, которые живут рядом с Биг-Бен, могут слышать, как колокол бьет тринадцать раз в ночь Нового Года.