IX. Fill in the blanks with articles wherever necessaryold lady was going to take ...taxi. “Driver,” she said, “I want you to take me to ... station.” “Yes, madam,” said ... driver. “And you mustdrive slowly and carefully. Don’t do until ... policeman lowers his arm and please don’t rush round ... corners.”... taxi-driver was getting angry. All right, ... madam,” he said, “but if we have ... accident to what hospital shall I take you?

(USUALLY) 1. My sister (to get) up at eight o'clock. 2. She (to be) a school-girl. She (to go) to school in the afternoon. 3. Jane (to be) fond of sports. She (to do) her morning exercises every day. 4. For breakfast she (to have) two eggs, a sandwich and a cup of tea. 5. After breakfast she (to go) to school. 6. It (to take) him two hours to do his homework. 7. She (to speak) French well. 8, My working day (to begin) at seven o'clock. I (to get) up, (to switch) on the radio and (to do) my morning exercises. It (to take) me fifteen minutes, At half past seven we (to have) breakfast. My fa¬ther and I (to leave) home at eight o'clock. He (to take) a bus to his factory. My mother (to be) a doctor, she (to leave) home at nine o'clock. In the evening we (to gather) in the living-room. We (to watch) TV and (to talk).

1. (Did you go) anywhere yesterday? – We (went) to a party. Sheila (had) birthday yesterday. We (had) a wonderful time. – Really? It (was) so good? Who (showed up)? – Oh, all sort of people. It’s a pity you (weren't) there.
2. He (will come) to see me next year.
3. What (are you doing) at the moment? Can you help me with my project? – Oh, I’m busy just now. I (am fixing) my mixer. But if you can wait I (will help) - Yes, I can.
4. What (is Tom doing)? Why (isn't he practising)? – He (is having) some rest.
5. The stranger (climbed) into his car and (drove away), and when he (noticed) later that his speedometer (indicated) seventy-five, he (laughed) at himself but (didn't slow down)