Контрольная работа №3

Для успешного выполнения контрольной работы вам необходимо проработать следующие разделы грамматики:

5. Passive Voice

6. Past Perfect.

7. Согласование времен в косвенной речи

8. Complex Object.

9. Gerund vs.Infinitive.

Упражнение 1. Раскройте скобки, используя глагол в Passivevoice

1. We (invite) to the presentation but we didn’t go.

2. This exhibition is very popular. Every year it (visit) by thousands of people.

3. A new manufacturing plant (build) next year.

4. - Where is the printer? - It (repair) tomorrow.

5. - Shall I send the fax? - No, you needn’t. It (send) two hours ago.

6. Many buildings (damage) in the fire last week.

7. It is a famous company, but in a few years its brand name (forget).

8. This is a bicycle factory. It (build) in 1958.

9. My bag (steal) from my car yesterday.

10. Computers (used) by millions of people every day.

Упражнение 2. Выберите правильную форму глагола в Passive или Activevoice

1. The information will send/ will be sent to you as soon as possible.

2. A new built/was built last year.

3. We quoted/were quoted the prices last week.

4. Who invented/was invented this new model of computer?

5. He didn’t do his job properly and sacked/was sacked.

6. Is this model still for sale? No, it sold/was sold two months ago.

7. Who made/was made an appointment with Mr.Brown?

8. Every time I travel by plane, my flight delays/is delayed.

9. I can’t give you the documents. They lost/were lost yesterday.

10. Tom will get a higher salary soon, he will promote/will be promoted.

Упражнение III. Выберите правильную форму глагола.

1. We can sign the contract tomorrow. We (have discussed/ had discussed) all the terms.

2. I phone the office at 5.30, but the secretary (left/ has left) already.

3. We decided to place an order for copiers with Wilson&Co. We (had never bought/ have never bought) any equipment from them before.

4. The production manager said they (modified/ had modified) their machines the previous year.

5. Why (didn’t you go/ hadn’t you gone) to the meeting yesterday? – You see, I (wasn’t finishing/ hadn’t finished) the talks by that time.

6. Mr. Major decided to visit their partners’ manufacturing plant. He (never was/ had never been) there.

7. Before Mr. Johansson went on business to Paris, he (was discussing/ had discussed) some business matters with the Managing Director.

8. The manager (answered/ had answered) all the urgent messages by 5.30 yesterday.

9. We couldn’t give him the job because he (hadn’t worked/ wasn’t working) in marketing before.

10. By the time I entered the hall, the presentation (started/ had started).

УпражнениеIV. Раскройтескобки, употребивглаголв Past Simple или Past Perfect.

1. The manager (be) very angry yesterday, because the secretary (forget) to phone Brown&Co.

2. By 6 p.m. yesterday I (make) several appointments with foreign businessmen.

3. I (come) at 7, but they (finish) the work by that time.

4. The customer (see) the new equipment at the plant before he (order) it from us.

5. We (expect) him to be an experienced programmer, as he (work) for Microsoft for 10 years.

6. You (have) a hard day yesterday? – Yes, by the time you (come) I already (check) all the documents.

7. Last week we (learn) Carston Ltd (not/ place) an order with us.

8. Mr. Stanley and Ms. Rodriguez (begin) to discuss the terms of delivery only after they (discuss) the price of the goods.

9. Last month we (place) an order with Brown&Co, with whom we never (do) business before.

10. Last week I phoned Mr. Warner to say we already (send) the second lot.

Упражнение V. Выберите правильную форму глагола.

1. Mr. Black asks if I (have signed/ had signed) the contract.

2. These computers are made in Taiwan. – I thought they (are/ were) American.

3. My boss needs more time to do the report. – I thought he (finishes/ had finished) it.

4. Mr. Bell asked us what discount (we could give/ could we give) him.

5. We expected that model (will be/ would be) very popular on the market the following year.

6. The office manager asked why we (send/ had sent) the enquiry to Blake&Co so late.

7. I couldn’t find Mr. Arnoux, so I asked his secretary (where she was/ where was she).

8. The secretary said she (must/ had to) come to work at 6.30.

9. The director asked his secretary (not to receive/ didn’t receive) any visitors.

10. The Prime Minister says that the unemployment (is falling/ was falling) this year.

Упражнение VI. Переведите следующие предложения в косвенную речь.

1. They told us: “We are ready to discuss the contract with you.”

2. The secretary explained: “The President left the office two hours ago.”

3. The letter said: “The customer will place a big order with your firm.”

4. She asked: “Will you send him this information?”

5. He said to me: “I’m afraid, I can’t come to the meeting.”

6. I asked the secretary: “When did you send the offer to Black&Co?”

7. The manager asked me: “What do you think of the new equipment of the British firm?”

8. The sales manager asked me: “Have you shown the visitors round the factory yet?”

9. Ms. Smith asked me: “Do you know anyone in Marketing Department?”

10. Mr. Jackson asked the secretary: “Give this message to Mr. Dupont, please.”

Упражнение VII. Выберите правильную форму.

1. I’d like the secretary (to do/ do) this job as soon as possible.

2. The Sellers want the Buyers (increase/ to increase) the order if a discount is given.

3. What products do you expect the company (to introduce/ introducing) to the market?

4. We wanted the manager (gave/ to give) us instructions for the future talks.

5. I heard the businessmen (to discuss/ discussing) the price.

6. Let us (get/ to get) down to business.

7. We want (they/ them) to study the contract carefully.

8. The director made Mr. Brown (meet/ to meet) an important client on Sunday.

9. We would like you (to enclose/ enclosing) current price-list with your letter.

10. Mr. Washington is coming tomorrow. We expect (he/ him) to bring new catalogues.

УпражнениеVIII. Перепишите предложения, используя Complex Object.

1. The boss told me: “Don’t forget to send the order to Archer&Sons.” – The boss reminded ….

2. The manager told Mr. Collins: “Would you finish the report as soon as possible, please?” – The manager asked…

3. Mr. King told his secretary: “You can leave early if you like.” – Mr. King allowed…

4. We had to work hard on the training course. – They made….

5. The staff may have a break every hour. – The boss lets…

6. The demand is falling. The plant has to reduce its production. – The fall in demand has forced…

7. He was talking to someone on the phone. I heard him. – I heard …

8. I saw Mr. Jenkins. He was waiting for the Sales Manager. – I saw …

9. I want to introduce to you the new head of the Research and Development Department. – Let …

10. Mr. Wilson arrived yesterday. I saw him. – I saw…

Упражнение IX. Выберите правильную форму глагола.

1. She dislikes (to be told/ being told) how to run the department.

2. We look forward to (establish/ establishing) business relations with your company.

3. She hopes (to be sent/ being sent) to our Paris office when it opens next year.

4. The Sellers agreed (to deliver/ delivered) the first lot of goods in September.

5. We are ready (to sign/ signing) the contract if you reduce the price by 3%.

6. They suggested (to discuss/ discussing) the terms of the credit agreement.

7. I phoned Mr. Taylor after (to send/ sending) him an e-mail message.

8. At out last meeting in September we discussed the possibility of (adapting/ to adapt) this system to your company’s requirements.

9. They promised (placing/ to place) some new orders with our company next year.

10. Kerr&Co would like (to modify/ modifying) their old model.

УпражнениеX. Раскройте скобки, употребив герундий или инфинитив.

1. We expect great difficulties in (deliver) the last lot of goods.

2. They insist on (discuss) this matter at the next meeting

3. The Seller guarantees (correct) all the defects within a week.

4. I look forward to (see) you on Friday.

5. We were not satisfied with the service they provided, so we refused (pay) them.

6. Try to ask Mrs. Jenkins for help. She usually doesn’t mind (deal) with difficult customers.

7. When she finished (speak) she asked if anyone had any questions.

8. Our profits are up this year, so I expect my boss (give) me a pay rise.

9. Would you mind (ring) me back later today?

10. Our British partners agreed (offer) us a 6% discount if we increased our order.

УпражнениеXI. Перепишите предложения, подставив в пропуски слова из приведенного ниже списка.

advert agree appointment cancel competitive consider enclose further immediately supply

1. The Director was ill yesterday and had to __________ the meeting.

2. How did you learn about our company? – I saw an ___________ in a business journal.

3. We have discussed the price and the method of payment. Can we__________ the matter of delivery now?

4. With the letter we ___________ our latest catalogue and the price-list.

5. Do our terms suit you? – I’m afraid we can’t ___________ to your price. It’s too high.

6. I have an ____________ with Mr. Tanaka for Monday at 5 p.m.

7. Offer the latest models of our equipment of high quality at ___________ prices.

8. Could you deliver the goods __________? – I’m afraid we have too many orders now and can dispatch the first lot only in May.

9. Bronson&Co have been our partners for 30 years and we hope for __________ cooperation with them.

10. Please let us know if you can __________ us with 20 computers.

УпражнениеXII. Письменно переведите следующий текст.

Mr. Brown is a successful American businessman. He has been in business for about fifteen years. His company produces good equipment. The equipment sells well in his own country. But three years ago he realized he needed more customers. He wanted foreign firms to buy his equipment. He began looking for new customers in foreign markets.

After his company had entered some European markets, Mr. Brown decided to go to Russia to study the possibility to supply his goods to Russian companies.

Mr. Brown believed that one of the best preparations for a trip was reading about the country to which he was going. He learnt a lot about Russian economy, the country’s trade, its main suppliers, etc.

Before leaving for Russia he contacted the commercial representative of his country in Russia to get some information about the market and import duties. He also wondered if there were any changes in Russian business law.

His secretary booked a ticket, accommodation, and made some business appointments for her boss.

УпражнениеXIII. Ответьте на вопросы к тексту.

1. Where is Mr. Brown from?

2. Is he an experienced businessman?

3. What does his company produce?

4. When did Mr. Brown realize that he needed new customers?

5. Where did he want to sell his equipment?

6. Why did he decide to go to Russia?

7. What did Mr. Brown read about before his visit to Russia?

8. Who did he contact before the trip?

9. What information did Mr. Brown get from him?

10. How did his secretary help him to get prepared for the trip?