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CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES (6)
| VOCABULARY EXERCISES |
36. Paraphrase using the active vocabulary:
1. High inflation usually leads to high interest rates. Likewise, interest rates decline when inflation is low. 2. Many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they eat. 3. Most people need to increase their daily ratio of fruit and vegetables. 4. Any increase in the cost of transporting goods will be passed on to users. 5. Jones is a very widespread name in Great Britain. 6. Sue was from New Zealand and Raj was from India, so English was the language they both spoke. 7. Everybody knows that two’s company, three’s a crowd. 8. This argument is unlikely to be recognized by the court as true. 9. Lionel’s father had to put up with the fact that his son didn’t want to continue working in the family business. 10. Experts are examining the engine but the cause of the problem hasn’t yet been found out. 11. The police are trying to discover who the murderer is. 12. Opposition leaders have proclaimed their loyalty to the new government. 13. I heard this from a source that can be trusted. 14. Eating healthily and taking regular exercise is the only effective method of losing weight. 15. During the voyage we could get news of the outside world only on the radio. 16. The first item on the a'genda (в повестке дня) today is the problem of public transport. 17. There’s nothing wrong with you – you are just tired. 18. What’s wrong with the computer? It won’t load. 19. As people become more well-to-do, so their standard and style of living improves. 20. When socializing with his co-workers he would put on a hearty, over-bearing manner. 21. People tend to make conclusions about you based on your appearance.
37. Complete the sentences with the derivatives of the words given in the right-hand column:
| 1. The Washington Post is believed to publish information from ______________ sources. 2. The British Queen is the head of the ________________ and there is a meeting each year for all its heads of government. 3. The two documents looked _______________ to me but the criminologist could tell the difference. 4. These departments are seen as the most ______________ parts of the government. 5. San Francisco and Rio de Janeiro are _____________ situated, both standing at the entrance to great natural harbours. 6. One of the major goals of the organization is to develop a sense of __________________. 7. The company has always shown a shrewd understanding of what ________________ want. 8. The Russians are proud of their literary ______________. 9. The English language is known to have certain ________ _________ with German. 10. The government is determined to reduce the country’s total energy __________________. 11. George spent all his _________________ in less than a year. 12. People tend to make _________________ about you based on your appearance. | rely common identify power similar common consume heir similar consume heir assume |
38. Complete the sentences using the word combinations given in the box:
| to consume electricity to arrive at a hotel to have political attitudes | to finish work to be powerful to hide the gun | to assume a name to be a legal heir to have merits |
1. Please phone the manager no matter when… 2. They will remain friends no matter what… 3. Doris will continue using the washing machine now matter how much… 4. Morel will never make us give up our principles no matter how… 5. The police are sure to find the man no matter what… 6. The tourists will be given dinner no matter how late… 7. Upon Mrs. Grundy’s death the house will go to a vet clinic no matter who… 8. Sally will never be promoted here no matter what… 9. The detective is likely to find evidence no matter where the criminal…
39. Develop the ideas.
1. At its most basic, classes are known to be... 2. People who share political attitudes, consumption patterns and cultural interests usually... 3. Success in school remains linked tightly to the class because... 4. At a time when medicine has made extraordinary advances... 5. New research on mobility indicates that an overwhelming majority of Americans are likely... 6. Many parents cultivate in their children the habits that the meritocracy rewards. For that reason... 7. When it comes to investing in their children, it is... 8. As the once tight connection between race and class doesn’t matter any more... 9. At a time when the old system of inherited privilege has been replaced by merit, most Americans are concerned with... 10. It is common knowledge that the American dream...
| GRAMMAR EXERCISES |
The For-to-Infinitive Construction
| The Subject | It’s not easy for Jean to find a full-time job. It’s not for you to decide. | |||
| The Object | She is anxious for her husband to get a promotion. Paul thinks it best for me to stay here. | |||
| The Attribute | There is no place for him to go. It’s not the right time for the committee to raise the issue. | |||
| The Adverbial Modifier of Purpose | He opened the window wide for the patient to breathe freely. | |||
| The Adverbial Modifier of Result | The water was too cold for the children to swim. The weather is warm enough for the children to go out. | |||
| Exceptions | it | is was will be ... | nice kind sensible ... | OF sb to do sth |
40. Paraphrase the sentences using the For-to-Infinitive Construction.
Model 1: T – The water is too cold. The children cannot swim.
St – The water is too cold for the children to swim.
Model 2: T – This film is quite interesting. You can watch it.
St – The film is interesting enough for you to watch it.
1. The tea is too hot. I cannot drink it. 2. Andy is a skilled carpenter and shop fitter. You can hire him to rebuild your studio. 3. The day is too windy. The boys cannot play badminton. 4. The coffee is too strong. Sally cannot drink it. 5. The news is too exciting. She cannot keep it to herself. 6. The street is too busy. Children should not cross it alone. 7. The report is not detailed enough. We cannot rely on it. 8. Pauline is not sociable enough. The producer is unlikely to turn her into a TV hostess.
Model 3: T – This is a lesson which you should remember for the rest
of your life.
St – This is a lesson for you to remember for the rest of
your life.
1. In London it is common that people spend an hour-and-a-half or more travelling to and from work. 2. Henry is just the person who you should turn for advice in case of need. 3. With modern telecommunication and computers, some people find it convenient to work from home. 4. The typical pattern was that English women ceased working once they married and devoted their time to the household. 5. Colin was anxious to help his wife. He wanted her to find a part-time job which would enable her to fit in with child care and family responsibilities. 6. This is an opportunity which you should jump at without hesitation. 7. I left the letter with the secretary so that Mr. Dobkin should sign it. 8. You can take an optional course in the History of Arts. Professor Donaldson has arranged it for you.
41. Complete the sentences. Translate the for-phrases into English.
1. The main thing is (чтобы фирма закупила новое оборудование). 2. He asked (чтобы его друзей приняли в клуб). 3. There is no need (им участвовать в заседании комитета). 4. The boy has a good ear for music; you have only to play a tune once (и он сможет тут же сыграть ее) from memory. 5. It was so cold inside that the landlord had to turn on the heating (чтобы путешественники могли расположиться на ночь). 6. Send a fax (чтобы они зарезервировали гостиницу для участников конференции). 7. Is it possible (что Ричард поверит своему деловому партнеру) after he has let him down? 8. Michael is just the man (c которым вам следовало проконсультироваться).