IV. Speak on the subject suggested by the following situation:

1. You went the theatre last week to see a first night performance of a ballet. You arrived rather late. Say what was going on in the hall as you entered.

The late-comers, to hurry, to their seats. The light, to go out. The curtains, to go up. The orchestra, to tune up. The public, to look at the stage waiting for the performance to begin.

2. A few days ago you went to the airport to meet a delegation of foreign scientists. The plane was due to arrive at 6.30 a.m. You were there at this time. Say what was going on at the airfield while you stood waiting for the plane to land. Planes, to land, to take off, to touch down. Passengers, to get excited, to board the plane, to go up (down) the gangway.

Friends relatives and acquaintances, to give some last minute advice, to wave good-bay, to watch the plane taking off and going up high.

3. Last night you went to a concert and enjoyed it listening to the delightful music played by the orchestra. You didn't like to get home straight after the concert was over. Describe what was going on around you walked in the cool night air.

Cars, to pass by. Pedestrians, to walk slowly and leisurely. People, to wait at the bus stop.

V. Put into Reported Speech the following statements:

Mother says, "Jane, Aunt Eliza is coming to tea in the evening". 2. My sister Mary says, "It is time to get up and start getting ready to your work". 3. Nick says, "I like to listen to the news on the radio while I am having breakfast". 4. My friend says, "If I have time I walk to the University, and if I have no time I take a bus". 5. The students say, "We must be at the University at 6 p.m.". 6. The teacher says, "You can easily translate this text without a dictionary. 7. Jane says, "I always help my mother to wash up the dishes after meals". 8. Jack says, "In our new flat we have all modern conveniences". 9. My colleague says, "On Sunday I don't like to get up very early".

VI. Put into reported Speech the following questions:

1. My friend asks, "Who wakes you up in the morning?" 2. When does your working day begin? Do you usually do morning exercises? Do you air your room before you go away? What do you usually have for breakfast? How long does it take you to get to the Institute? Do you go there by Metro or by bus? Is there a bus stop near your house? How long does your working day last? Do you go out for dinner? What time do you usually come home? Do you cook the meals yourself? Do you have supper with you parents at home? Have you time to watch TV programmes in the evening? Does your mother prefer to listen to the radio or to watch TV? At what time do you usually go to bed?

VII. Translate into English:

1. За окном была ночь. 2. Была тихая летняя ночь. 3. Ночь была тихой. 4. Был туманный ноябрьский вечер. 5. Вечером мы играли в бридж. 6. Позднее утро. Пора вставать. 7. Был вечер, и мы пошли гулять. 8. Думаю, что будет хороший день. 9. Нам предстоит тяжелая ночь. 10. Это произошло ранним утром. 11. Ночь была ветреная. 12. Пришла ночь, и он лег спать. 13. Я встал в шесть утра. 14. Она провела бессонную ночь. 15. Я работал с утра до ночи. 16. Я уговорил его остаться ночевать. 17. День уходил, я почувствовал усталость. 18. Я не могу описать красоту этой ночи. 19. Мы остались там на день, а вечером уехали в город. 20. Это случилось осенью 1980 года.