Comment upon the way of introducing the sub-clauses. Translate into Russian.

1. Most of you have now successfully vanished your snails and even those who were left with a certain amount of shell have got the gist of the spell. 2. I mean, we’re talking about defending ourselves against V-Voldemort … it doesn’t seem fair if we don’t offer the chance to other people. 3. Harry had to admit that she was getting better; it was now hats and the socks. 4. In fact, the only way he would be spotted was if his Uncle Vernon or Aunt Petunia stuck their heads out of the living room window and looked straight down into the flower bed below. 5. All he knew was that he was not the only person in the room who had an inkling of what Lord Voldemort being back might mean. 6. What he said was he didn’t want to. 7. On the whole, Harry thought he was to be congratulated on the idea of hiding here. 8. I’d like to know what he’s really up to. 9. Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic, denied that he had any plans to take over the running of the Wizarding Bank…10. The only person left outdoors was a teenage boy who was lying flat on his back in a flower bed outside number for. 11. What on earth were they doing in a house that looked as though it belonged to the Darkest of wizards? 12. He dug the hand that was not keeping a firm grip on Trevor into his schoolbag…13. “Now – as I was saying, Quidditch tryouts will be held…” 14. “The thing is, Harry, I’m not sure they did,” said Hermione grimly. 15. Like you just said, it’s not a big deal. 16. But as he had hidden himself behind a large hydrangea bush this evening he was quite invisible to passersby. 17. Almost as though this thought had fluttered through the open window, Vernon Dursley, Harry’s uncle, suddenly spoke. 18. “If we throw him out, the neighbors will talk,” she said. 19. Though he knew perfectly well that Percy was highly ambitious, Harry’s impression was that Percy had not made a great success of his first job at the Ministry of Magic. 20. “Well, there are two fifth-year prefects from each House,” said Hermione, looking thoroughly disgruntled as she took her seat. 21. Harry turned and saw Angelina, Fred, and George all flying as fast as they could toward Katie. 22. She shouted so loudly that Professor McGonagall came sweeping down upon the pair of them from the staff table. 23. “How would it be if we tell everyone who’s interested to meet us in the village and we can talk it over?” 24. They walked down the main street past Zonko’s Joke Shop where they were unsurprised to see Fred, George and Lee Jordan …

Join the sentences, then identify the function of the linking words in brackets.

1. I don’t like doing the washing-up. My flatmate does the domestic jobs. (besides)

2. I can’t afford to lend her any more money. She already owes me $125. (moreover)

3. I enjoy my job. It’s very well paid. (not only.... but also)

4. He never does any homework. He managed to get a good mark in the test. (even though)

5. I’m afraid you’re not tall enough to be a model. You’re not very photogenic. (what is more)

6. He plays football like a professional. He isn’t a professional though. (as if)

7. She’s a very good teacher. She has no experience. (considering)

8. He has never bought anyone a present. He’s totally mean. (in other words)

9. She is quite shy. She wants be an actress. (and yet).

10. I’m going to phone him again. He doesn’t want to speak to me. (even if)

 

Replace the underlined words with synonymous ones.

She had given her daughter permission to go on the trip provided that they were accompanied by an adult. She was worried sick that something would go wrong and constantly told Sally that in the event of an accident she should ring up immediately. She didn’t want her daughter to go but, so as not to seem overprotective, she finally agreed. All Sally’s friends were going on the trip apart from Julie and she knew what they all thought of her. Julie’s parents wouldn’t let her do anything for fear that something terrible might happen. Consequently she had very few friends. Whenever there was a party, she was never invited. On the whole, Sally’s mother decided that despite the risks involved, she had to allow her daughter some freedom lest she too might become unpopular with her schoolmates.