6. Open the brackets using the Possessive Case where it’s necessary.

1. Those (men) bags are on the tables.

2. (Helen. Parents) car is in the garage now.

3. This (girl) name is Mary.

4. Do you know the (street) name?

5. The (book) characters are young.

7. Translate the following proverbs and sayings.

1. Best defence is attack.

2. Least but not last.

3. The more haste, the less speed.

4. Actions speak louder than words.

5. Of two evils choose the least.

6. Better late than never.

8. Fill in the blanks with the necessary article and explain its meanings.

1. Jane bought … dictionary. She paid much for … book.

2. The policeman saw … strange man near the bank. He recognized … man.

3. It is … beautiful flower. I am sure Mary left … flower here.

4. They arrived at … very old house. … house looked dark and unfriendly.

5. What … funny little dog! Is … dog yours?

6. I have … family. … family is not big but friendly.

7. They found … cottage in the forest. Not … sound came from … house.

8. We were having … interesting talk, but somebody came and interrupted … talk.

9. He has … wonderful chance, but I’m not sure whether he will use … chance.

10. We saw … comedy yesterday, but … film was so boring!

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct form. Choose the positive, comparative or superlative form of the adjective.

1. Money is _______, but isn’t _______ thing in life.

a) important

b) more important

c) the most important

2. Happiness is _______ than money.

a) important

b) more important

c) the most important

3. This coat is _______ of all.

a) an expensive

b) a less expensive

c) the least expensive

4. The painting is _______ than the one in your living room.

a) impressive

b) less impressive

c) the least impressive

5. Betty is _______ than Jane, but Kate is ________ of all.

a) a hard-working

b) less hard-working

c) the least hard-working

6. Of the three girls, this one is the _______.

a) pretty

b) prettier

c) prettiest

7. Which is _______ : five, fifteen or fifty?

a) little

b) less

c) the least

Read the text “BRITISH CHARACTER”, translate in writing the third and the forth passages.

British character

Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain traditions play a more important part in people's life than in other countries.

The British are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up. Some ceremonies arе rather formal, such as the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament. Sometimes you will see a group of cavalrymen riding on black horses through the streets of London. They wear red uniforms, shining helmets, long black hoots and long white gloves. These men are Life Guards. Their special duty is to guard the king or the queen of Great Britain and very important guests of the country.

To this day a British family prefers а house with a fireplace and a garden to a flat in a modem house with central healing. Most British love gardens. Sometimes the garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and a box of flowers. They love flowers very much.

The British like animals very much, too. Pet dogs, cats, horses, ducks, chickens, canaries and other friends of man have a much better life in Britain than anywhere else. In Britain they have special dog shops selling food, clothes and other things for dogs. In recent years the British began to show love for more "exotic" animals such as crocodiles, elephants, tigers, cobras, camels.

Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday and in Scotland it is not observed at all. But six days later, on New Year's Eve the Scots begin to enjoy themselves. All the shops and factories are closed on New Year's Day. People invite their friends to their houses. Greetings and presents are offered.

Some British traditions are strange, some are funny, but they are all interesting.

The British and tea are inseparable. 8 out of 10 people in Britain drink tea every day and Britain imports about 20% of all the world's tea. Tea makes up about half of all that a British person drinks. Tea has even played a part in British literature and history.

Do you remember the Mad Hatter's tea party in Alice in Wonderland? And there was the "Boston Tea Party" when a group оf Americans threw a delivery of tea from the ships into the waters оf Boston harbour because the ruling British government wanted to tax it. This particular tea party marks the beginning of the movement to make America independent.

Tea didn't come to Europe until 1610 and was introduced in Britain in 1657 by Catherine of Braganza, King Charles II's wife. But by the 1800s, the exotic drink became so popular that special ships ("clippers") were designed to bring it quickly from China.

Most people in Britain drink tea with black leaves although now herbal teas which do not contain caffeine are becoming more popular.

The British are very fussy about how their tea is made. They see the drinking of tea as the opportunity to relax for a few minutes. It's also regarded as a great comforter. If you've just suffered a misfortune in Britain and you call on a friend, you're likely to be told, "Oh well, just sit down and I'll make you a nice cup of tea"!

One of the moat striking features of British life is the self-discipline and courtesy of people of all classes. There is little noisy behaviour, and practically no loud disputing in the street. People dо not rush excitedly for seats in buses or trains, but take their seats in queues at bus stops in a quiet and orderly manner.

The British are naturally polite and are never tired in saying "Thank you", "I'm sorry", "Beg your pardon". If you follow anyone who is entering a building or a room, he will hold a door open for you. Many foreigners have commented on a remarkable politeness of the British people.

The British don't like displaying their emotions even in dangerous and tragic situations, and ordinary people seem to remain good-tempered and cheerful under difficulties.