IV. Topic for discussion.

Holidays.

What public holidays in England do you know?

Which of them do you consider to be interesting?

Are there any differences between the celebration of public holidays in England and in Russia?

Which holidays in England and in Russia are the same ones? How are they celebrated?

How do you celebrate your birthdays, holidays?

Examination card №8

I Translate the article in written form (from English into Russian).

II. Translate the article orally.

III. Grammar card.

Speak about the Forms and the Function of the Infinitive.

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or the -ing form.

1)I will …feed...(feed) the dog this afternoon.

2)We had better …run...(run) or we will miss the train.

3)It was kind of him …to help...(help) me tidy the house.

4)She refused … to answer…(answer) his questions.

2. 2. Rephrase the following sentences, as in the example(I don`t think Ann should want the late film.

I don`t want Ann to watch the late film).

1) Why don`t you come to my party?

I would like…you to come to my party...

2) Mark fell info the swimming pool on his wedding day.

I`ll never forget that.

I`ll never forget…Mark falling into the swimming pool on his wedding day….

3) You have to finish this project today.

I need…you to finish this project today….

4. I don`t think my secretary should attend the meeting.

I don`t want …my secretary to attend the meeting…

2. 3. Rewrite the sentences using for, as in the example(He shouldn`t play his music so loud. It`s too late.

It`s toolate for him to play his music so loud)

1) You should move to the town centre. It will be more convenient.

It will be more convenient…for you to move to the town centre…

2) John should learn a foreign language. That would be a good idea .

It would be a good idea …for John to learn a foreign language…

3) There are shops in the hotel. Guests can do their shopping.

There are shops in the hotel…for guests to do their shopping...

4)The teacher spoke loudly. Everyone could hear him.

The teacher spoke loudly enough…for everyone to hear him...

4. Complete the sentences, as in the example( It is said that this orchestra is the best in the world. This orchestra is said to be the best in the world.)

1) It is thought that he will be attending the meeting.

He…is thought to be attending the meeting….

2) It is reported that the government has reached a decision.

The government…is reported to have reached a decision…

3) It is said that they were responsible for the damage.

They…are said to had been responsible for the damage...

IV. Topic for discussion. (Seasons and Weather.) Going Out

(What is the main topic of conversation among the English people?

How does weather influence the people?

What is your favourite season of the year in the part of our country you live in? And why? )

Examination card №9

I Translate the article in written form (from English into Russian).