7. Глагол «to be»

I. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола «to be» (am, is, are, was, were, will be), обращая внимание на обстоятельство времени.

Model: My room is clean and tidy.

1. There … a good film on TV yesterday evening.

2. It … difficult to find a job now.

3. How old … you? – I … 18.

4. There … a sofa and two armchairs in our living-room.

5. My mother … the only person I could talk to.

6. Health … priceless.

7. There … only two faculties at our institute in 1972.

8. Two heads … better than one.

9. Where … you from?

II. Напишите следующие предложения в вопросительной форме.

Model: Nikita Mikhalkov is my favourite director. – Is Nikita Mikhalkov your favourite director?

My favourite director

There are many Russian film directors that I am fond of. But Nikita Mikhalkov is my favourite at the moment. I am always glad to see his new productions. Most of his films are a success with the public. Some of his films are rather complicated. My friends are great cinema-goers too. And what about you?

III. Напишите следующие предложения в отрицательной форме.

Model: They are late for the classes today. – Are they late for the classes today?

1. He was a bad pupil when he studied at school.

2. The actor’s performance was bad and the director was angry.

3. I was fond of dancing when I was a child.

4. There are some books on the shelf.

5. There are a few popular songs in her programme.

6. The pictures of this book are bright.

7. Jack and I are students of the Conservatoire.

8. The end of this film is dull.

9. She was very glad to see us.

IV. Ответьте на следующие вопросы.

Model: What are your parents? – My parents are teachers.

1. What is your address?

2. What are your parents?

3. You are a student of the Academy, aren’t you?

4. When is your lunch-break?

5. Are you free on Sunday?

6. Who is your friend?

7. Is he fond of reading?

8. Who is his favourite Russian poet?

9. What are your future plans?

10. You are happy, aren’t you?

V. Переведите на английский язык.

Меня зовут Джордж.

Я – бизнесмен.

Мне 30 лет.

Наша семья большая.

Мои родители немолодые.

Моя сестра – студентка.

Ее зовут Аня.

Она не замужем.

Мой брат – учитель.

Его имя – Джон.

Он женат.

Имя его жены – Кэт.

Кэт – профессиональная певица.

8. Глагол «to have»

I. Заполните пропуски соответствующей формой глагола «to have» (have, has, had, will have). Model: English people have many old customs and traditions.

1. I usually … a sandwich and a cup of coffee for my lunch.

2. When I first met Sue, she … long hair.

3. We … a party last Saturday.

4. My mother … a good ear for music.

5. The English alphabet … 26 letters.

6. He … a lot of trouble with his car yesterday.

7. When did you … English lessons?

8. … he got a bicycle?