Ex. 5. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences

1. The bridge ___ the island to the mainland.

a) is connecting b) connects c) is connected d) was being connected

2. The movement of trains was stopped on that section of the line because it ___.

a) is being repaired b) will repair c) was being repaired d) repairs

3. Passengers want to know what rail companies ___ to improve services.

a) are doing b) does c) were done d) are being done

4. Such materials as reinforced concrete (железобетон) and steel ___ for the construction of modern bridges.

a) use b) were being used c) will be used d) are used

5. Within five years, the railway ___ over seven million passengers a year.

a) carry b) was carrying c) will be carried d) was being carried

6. The train ___ Moscow; let’s start packing.

a) approaches b) is approaching c) will approach d) was approaching

7. A lot of foreign correspondents arrived in Japan when a new maglev train ___.

a) was testing b) tested c) was being tested d) is being tested

8. The train for Boston ___ from track 2.

a) is leaving b) leave c) will be left d) were leaving

9. The cigarette ban (запрет) ___ most troublesome for smokers on long train journeys.

a) are b) were c) will be d) isn't

10. The conductor ___ on good-naturedly (доброжелательно) about long train journeys but Donna scarcely (едва ли) heard what he said.

a) babbled b) will babble c) is babbling d) was babbling

Ex. 6. Put special questions. Begin with the question-words given in brackets.

1. The “Repin” train departs from St. Petersburg’s Finlandsky terminal. (What terminal)

2. A new railway line is being constructed across the desert now. (Where)

3. The accident happened on the level crossing. (Where)

4. Our train is standing at platform No 4 ready to leave. (What platform)

5. Fast trains stop only at large stations on their way. (What stations)

6. We were going to the railway station along the railway track. (Where)

7. Last year, train fares more than doubled because of inflation. (Why)

8. Passengers wait for the arrivals and departures of their trains in the waiting rooms. (Where)

9. The first-class cars are situated at the front of the trainset. (Where)

10. My elder sister is taking a course to develop her computer skills. (Why)

 

Ex. 7. Write the comparative and the superlative form of the adjectives below.

· difficult · high · heavy · useful · fast · safe · reliable · busy

· loud · comfortable · slow · cheap · expensive · quick · simple · accessible

· rare · common · low · little · important · simple · easy · deep

· suitable · close · dirty · good · powerful · small · strict · narrow

· bad · dangerous · early · famous · wide · late · convenient · broad