EMPHATIC CONSTRUCTIONS1. Rewrite the sentences using emphatic constructions starting with the words given:
1) He promised not to do it again. He did….. 2) She was promoted a year after she had been hired. It was …. 3) When did you accept their proposal? When was …. 4) Have some more coffee! Do …. 5) I need a good night’s sleep. What ….. 6) Daniel spread those rumors about his boss. It was …. 7) Why can’t you ever be at work on time? Why is it that ….
2. Rewrite the sentences using “ what ” to emphasize the important parts:
1) This country needs strong government. 2) We worry about the present economic situation. 3) People want public money be spent on public services. 4) It is important that policy decisions are made on the basis of what is right for this nation. 5) Our policies reflect the importance we attach to the needs of common people. 6) You need to check that everyone gets adequate food supply. 7) You have to ensure that everyone is safe. 8) You should not worry about your future. 9) You must concentrate on the nearest task. 10) You should remember not to fall into panic.
3. Rewrite the sentences using emphatic structures:
1) “Who did you meet in the office?” – “Mrs Jones.” 2) “Where did you go after the meeting?” – “To the club.” 3) “When did you realize you are in danger?” – “ When I was being chased by another car.” 4) “Is it certain that you have met this man before?” – “Yes.” 5) “How did you recognize the man?” – “By his voice.” 6) “Should we telephone your husband or your mother?” – “My mother.” 7) “What was in the safe?” – “ The company’s money.” 8) “Who are you to meet there?” – “My old friend.” 9) “ Where is the café situated?” – “In Regent street.” 10) “ Who told you about the murder?” – “My neighbor.”
4. Rewrite the sentences emphasizing the words in bold:
1) The Beatles recorded Let it Be. 2) Paul McCartney sang the lead. 3) Ann put up the Christmas decorations. 4) Where did you spend your holidays last summer? 5) The video was recorded in my studio. 6) Shakespeare died on the day of his birthday. 7) Pushkin wrote Eugene Onegin. 8) I’ve met them in France. 9) We discussed business. 10) She was wearing a long purple dress.
5. Translate the following sentences into Russian:
1) The whole cost of government did impose a heavy burden upon the taxpayers. 2) It was not until this year that I went out in public, with my shirt buttoned all the way to the top, and no tie. 3) The US interests and ideologies do differ from those of NATO. 4) It was not so long ago that young Chinese dreamed of owning a bicycle and a watch, and there were only two brands to choose from. 5) It was not until early September that companies as diverse as DuPont and Procter and Gamble took action to offset the rising cost of raw materials. 6) “We do have a good relationship with Washington, D.C, and I am not ashamed of it,” said Jeb Bush, the governor and brother of the president. 7) “We hope that Israel will stick to its plans because it is on that basis that we based our hopes for progress,” said the Egyptian foreign minister. 8) “I don’t care if I hold marks or euros, it’s the level of prices that bothers me,” said a German woman. 9) It is Sweden that seems likely to lead the way into the common currency for Britain. 10) “It is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture,” said George Bush.
6. Translate the following sentences into English:
1) В чем я не нуждаюсь так это в ваших советах. 2) Что необходимо изменить – так это политику компании в отношении работников пожилого возраста. 3. Это Кейт порекомендовала мне обратиться к вам за советом. 4. Я и вправду написал отчет, но оставил его дома. 5. Как бы ни был мне дорог мой друг, но истина - дороже. 6. Чего не люблю – так это когда меня прерывают на полуслове. 7. Что она сделала в конце концов – она обратилась за помощью к психологу. 8. Я старался изо всех сил – но в срок так и не уложился. 9. Как бы ни долог был этот путь нам придется пройти его до конца. 10. Ни за что б не подумал что у него такая юная и красивая жена.
INVERSION 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given:
1) It was only when the office phoned me that I found out about the meeting. Find Not until……………………………………..about the meeting. 2) The facts were not all made public at the time. Later Only ……………………………..all made public. 3) The response to our appeal was so great that we had to take on more staff.
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