Task 1. Read the dialogue and fill in the gaps with “the” or “-“ if necessary. Mike: What’s on __1___ TV tonight? Lisa: There’s a comedy at 7-30, but I don’t remember __2__ name of it. M.: I’d like to watch it. You know, I love comedies. What time is ___3_ dinner? L.: About 8. I don’t want to eat and watch at _4___ same time. M.: Well, we can record __5__ film and watch it later tonight. L.: Oh, sounds quite reasonable. I think we can do it! Task 2. Answer the questions. 1 What films does Mike like to watch? 2 What time does the film start? 3 Can they watch the film at 7-30? Why? 4 How do they solve the problem? 5 Do you sometimes record the films?

1. I ate dinner at six o’clock yesterday. 2. A: Did Helen drive to work? B: Yes, she did 3. My neighbor bought a new car last week. 4. They went to Italy on their last summer holiday. 5. A:Did they swim at the beach? B: No, they didn't 6. My family and I saw a comedy movie last night. 7. First, we had done exercise, and then we drank some water. 8. Suddenly, the animal jumped and bit my hand.9. What time do you get up in the morning? 10. The Wright brothers flew the first airplane in 1903. 11. I think I heard a strange sound outside the door one minute ago. 12. When I was ten years old, I broke my arm. It really hurt. 13. The police caught all three of the bank robbers last week. 14. How many times have you read that book? 15. Unfortunately, I forgot to brought my money.

А) 8.05 - It's five minutes past 8 a.m.

8.10 - It's ten minutes past 8 a.m.

8.15 - It's a quarter past 8 a.m.

8.20 - It's 20 minutes past 8 a.m.

8.25 - It's 25 minutes past 8 a.m.

8.30 - It's half past 8 a.m.

8.35 - It's 35 minutes past 8 a.m.

8.45 - It's a quarter to 9 a.m.

8.50 - It's 10 minutes to 9 a.m.

8.55 - It's 5 minutes to 9 a.m.

9.00 - It's 9 o'clock sharp.

B) 1. Без двадцати двенадцать - It's 20 minutes to twelve

2. Без четверти три  - It's a quarter to three.

3) Половина пятого - It's half past four.

4) Четверть седьмого  - It's a quarter hast six.

5) Десять минут второго - It's10 minutes past one.

6) Ровно двенадцать часов - It's 12 o'clock sharp.