Is sue in the office today? - yes. i saw her (to type) a report as i came in. 2. i walked past the lake yesterday. - so did i. i stood for a moment to watch some children (to feed) the ducks. 3. marie is good at playing the piano, isn't she? - yes. i heard her (to perform) in a concert last week. she was wonderful. 4. is paul at home? – no. i saw him (to leave) for work as i passed by. 5. how do you know that steve took the letter? - i noticed him (to put) it in his briefcase. 6. did malcolm wash up properly? - yes, i watched him (to do) it to make sure. 7. is that joanne's fiancé? - yes. i noticed them (to hold) hands as they went into the cinema. 8. are there any children living next door? - yes. i often hear them (to play) as i'm hanging out the washing.
9. did sarah miss the train? - no, she didn't, i watched her (get on) the train before i left the station.
10. which is the best route into the city centre? - it doesn't make much difference, except i'd advise you (not to use) the high street during the rush hour.
11. is mr. wiseman free? - i don’t think so. i saw mr. saxild (to come) into his office half and hour ago. but i didn’t notice him (to leave). i do not recommend you (to speak) to him now. he's in a foul mood.
12. my parents don’t let me (to come) home later than 10 pm. they make me (to leave) the party when everyone else is still having fun. i hate it! - calm down and try to see their point. they worry about you. they love you. don’t let them (to worry). try to be considerate.
13. did you expect nick (to pass) his exam? - frankly speaking, i didn’t. i saw him (to make) cribs two days before the exam and i thought it (to be dishonest). - but i didn’t see him (to use) them during the exam. - i know and it makes me (to feel) better.
ЕЛКА
Ну и елка, просто диво,
Как нарядна, как красива.
Ветви слабо шелестят,
Бусы яркие блестят
И качаются игрушки -
Флаги, звездочки, хлопушки.
Вот огни зажглись на ней,
Сколько крошечных огней!
И, верхушку украшая,
Там сияет, как всегда,
Очень яркая, большая,
Пятикрылая звезда.
(Е.Благинина)
Д Е К А Б Р Ь
В декабре, в декабре
Все деревья в серебре.
Нашу речку, словно в сказке,
За ночь вымостил мороз,
Обновил коньки, салазки,
Елку из лесу привез.
Елка плакала сначала
От домашнего тепла.
Утром плакать перестала,
Задышала, ожила.
Чуть дрожат ее иголки,
На ветвях огни зажглись.
Как по лесенке, по елке
Огоньки взбигают ввысь.
Блещут золотом хлопушки.
Серебром звезду зажег
Добежавший до макушки
Самый смелый огонек.
Год как день вчерашний.
Над Москвою в этот час
Бьют часы Кремлевской башни
Свой салют - двенадцать раз.
(С. Маршак)
Children's poems about New Year
TREE
Well, the Christmas tree, just a miracle,
How Smart is beautiful.
Branches little rustle,
Beads bright shine
And swing toys -
Flags, stars, firecrackers.
Here the lights lit up on it,
How tiny lights!
And the top of the decorating,
It shines, as always,
Very bright, large,
Pyatikrylaya star.
(E.Blaginina)
DECEMBER
In December, in December
All the trees in silver.
Our river, as if in a fairy tale,
Per night paved frost
Updated skates, sled,
Christmas tree out of the forest brought.
Christmas tree crying first
From home heat.
In the morning crying stopped,
I am breathing, alive.
A little shake of her needles,
On the branches of the lights lit up.
As the ladder, on the Christmas tree
Vzbigayut lights up.
Shine gold firecrackers.
Silver star lit
Running to the top
Most bold light.
A year has passed, as yesterday.
Over Moscow in this hour
Kremlin tower clock strikes
His salute - twelve times.
(S. Marshak)
Однажды мальчик пришел с тяжелой корзиной, наполненной рыбой, фруктами и дичью. Он постучал в дверь, и Свифт случайно открыл, "Вот," сказал мальчик хрипло, "мой мастер прислал вам корзину с вещами".
Свифт, недовольный манерами мальчика, сказал ему: "иди сюда, приятель, и я научу тебя как немножко вежливее доставлять посылки. Подойди, представь себя Свифтом, а я буду мальчиком." Затем он вежливо снимает свою шляпу и обращается к мальчику: "Сэр, мой мастер прислал вам небольшой подарок, и умоляет вас сделать ему честь, приняв его."
"Ах, очень хорошо, мой мальчик" , ответил мальчик, "передай своему мастеру, что я очень обязан ему, и вот полкороны для тебя"
Свифт засмеялся от души и дал мальчику корону за его остроумие.