a. In my country you ____________ get married when you are 16.
b. Women ___________ vote in England until 1922.
c. Last night I __________ get into my house because I had forgotten my key.
d. I phoned the Gas Board because I thought I ___________ smell gas, which is very dangerous.
e. “Hello. Is that the dentist? ___________ I make an appointment to see you, please?
f. I’m learning car mechanics because I want ___________ to service my own car. It costs a fortune if you send it to the garage.
g. Many night animals ______________ see very well, but they have a highly developed sense of smell.
h. If you __________ do this exercise, you’re very clever!
II. Ниже даны два диалога с перепутанными репликами, в которых один человек просит разрешения, а другой дает его. В одном диалоге Mr Roberts и Mr Thomas разговаривают в офисе, а в другом диалоге разговор идет между отцом и сыном. Поставьте реплики в правильном порядке, сформировав два диалога. Обратите внимание на различия при выражении позволения что-либо сделать.
a. But I’m taking Dave to see his girlfriend in hospital.
b. Yes, what is it?
c. I told you. I need it.
d. It’s not a very convenient time at the moment.
e. Well, as you know, my father can’t walk very well, and he needs to go into hospital. I was wondering if I could have a day off work?
f. Thank a lot, Dad. I won’t be home late.
g. Oh, please. He won’t be able to go if I don’t give him a lift.
h. That’s very kind. I’ll make up the time, I promise.
i. No, you can’t. I need it.
j. Mr Roberts? Could I have a word with you?
k. I’d be terribly grateful. He wouldn’t be able to go if I weren’t there to help him.
l. All right. I suppose I can walk. The exercise will do me good.
m. Well, if that’s the case I suppose you should.
n. Dad, can I have the car tonight?
Диалог 1. Диалог 2.
- Mr Thomas: - Son:
- Mr Roberts: - Father:
III. Заполните пропуски словами из списка. Каждое слово можно использовать только один раз.
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Foreign students in Britain (1) ________ usually stay with family or they (2) _______ be able to find a cheap hotel if they’d (3) ________ be on their own. Those who (4) _______ to improve their English very quickly normally stay with a family. Students who come to Britain for more than three months (5) _______ register with the police. If you stay for less than three months, you (6) ________ register at the police station. All foreign students (7) ________ to register with a doctor although it is not compulsory. You (8) ________ need medical help during your stay. If you fall ill, you (9) _________ go directly to a hospital unless it is a serious emergency. Phone your doctor first.