Card 12

I

1. If I hadn’t bought the newspaper, I wouldn’t have been able to see that job ad.(

2. We could ask Paula if she’d like to come riding with us. What do you think? I know she’ll enjoy it.(possibility)

3. The man seemed to be studying me and I felt uneasy in his presence.(comp.subj.pass.ind)

4. Your doctor advised you to go to bed early, so I really can’t understand your wanting to stay up late.(object.comp.object ,poss.case)

5. She could hear Bart moving about outside, whistling as he worked.(comp.obj.part.noun in common case.adv.mod.of manner)

II

1. It’s a pity we ate all food yesterday. - I wish we hadn’t eaten…

It’s a pity we had rainy weather when we were at the seaside. – I wish we had sunny weather when were at the seaside.

2. The dentist will see you soon. I don’t think he’ll be long. - The dentist is likely to see you soon.

3. People expect that government spending will rise by 3 per cent above inflation. - Government spending is expected to rise…

4. Crying over spilt milk never helped anyone. - It’s no use crying…

5. Tom had been seriously injured; he spent a month in hospital. - Tom spent a month in hospital having been seriously injured

III

1. Approaching the box-office, we saw a sign “Sold out”. People asking about a spare ticket were standing around. – Подойдя к кассе, мы увидели надпись «Все билеты распроданы». Вокруг стояли люди, спрашивающие лишний билет.

2. I can’t bear being asked about my trip. Everything went wrong from the very beginning. – Я не выношу, когда меня спрашивают о моей поездке. С самого начала все шло не так, как нужно.

3. After landing at the airport, we cleared immigration and customs. – Приземлившись в аэропорту, мы прошли через таможню и иммиграционную службу.

4. Going out of the airport, we saw our relatives and friends meeting us. – Выйдя из аэропорта, мы увидели, что нас встречают родственники и друзья.

5. I failed to book the tickets for the first night in advance and so had to stay in a queue. – Мне не удалось заказать билеты на премьеру заранее, поэтому пришлось стоять в очереди в кассе.

6. This romantic comedy is well worth seeing, as the cast is superb. – Эту романтическую комедию стоит посмотреть, так как актерский состав замечательный.

7. I would spend a holiday on a sea cruise but for my getting seasick. – Я бы с удовольствием провел отпуск в морском круизе, если бы не страдал морской болезнью

IV

1. Her eyes are red and swollen.

She must have cried. (Deduction)

2. Would you like to go to the cinema with me?

I’m afraid I can’t. I’m going to the theatre tonight. (Polite refusal)???????????

3. I’m really obese. I weigh almost a ton.

You must go on a strict diet. (strong advice)