Make up a definition using the model:
Sir Christopher Wren (a concept) is an English architect (a class of objects), who (connection) lived in the 17th century and has become famous for his creation – St. Paul’s Cathedral (characteristics).
1) The City
2) The Tower of London
3) St. Paul’s Cathedral
4) The Houses of Parliament
5) Westminster Abbey
6) Buckingham Palace
7) Trafalgar Square
8) The British Museum
Since и For употребляются с временной группой perfect, в аспекте простом и длительном.
Разница только в функции и группе глагола. Глаголы состояния не будут употребляться в аспекте continuous, для обозначения длительности и результата : вот пары предложений с глаголами состояния и действия, для иллюстрации:
* They have been married since July.
* They have been reading this book since Monday.
* We have had this car for 5 years.
* She has been going to singing classes for 2 years.
* I have hated broccoli since childhood.
* I have been learning English since childhood.
B There are mistakes in seven out of these ten sentences. Rewrite them correctly.
1 Roosevelt that became famous for his military achievements was the 26th president of the US.
Roosevelt, who became famous for his military achievements, was the 26th president of the US.
2 I’d like John to come to our party. He tells so funny jokes.
I’d like John to come to our party. He tells such funny jokes.
3 Our biology teacher made a great influence on Tom’s future career.
Our biology teacher had a great influence on Tom’s future career.
4 Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, what is considered unacceptable.
Many pupils use their mobile phones at school, which is considered unacceptable.
5 Richard used to be crazy about British rock groups such as The Rolling Stones. correct
6 I read an article who discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.
I read an article that discussed the issue of euthanasia in some depth.
7 He was such unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.
He was so unpredictable that Ann decided to break off her engagement.
8 I got fed up with being criticised by people from other advertising agencies. correct
9 There are a lot of teenagers who have a good command of a foreign language. correct
10 Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may be forced to commit suicide.
Fresh evidence suggests that the woman may have been forced to commit suicide.
C Complete the idioms with one appropriate word. Then explain in English the meaning of each idiom.
1 It’s a pity he let the cat out of the bag. It’s a pity he revealed the secret.
2 Margaret has always been the black sheep of the family. Margaret has always done things that brought embarrassment to her family.
3 I’m not going to join the rat race. I’m not going to compete with them for power and money.
4 She has a bee in her bonnet about dancing. She never stops talking about dancing.
5 My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels like a fish out of water when she goes abroad.
My Scottish niece, who only speaks English, feels very uncomfortable when she goes abroad.