Английский язык. Никитина С.Я - 18 стр.

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Ex. 5. Translate the sentences from English into Russian.
1. Americans think they are good drivers compared to drivers of other countries.
2. Experts from the Safety Laboratory have recently drawn up a plan to begin running
tests. 3. We should first try to determine how much it is going to cost and take into
consideration all possible expenses. 4. Vaccination is considered to be the most reliable
method of preventing infection compared to other existing methods. 5. The advantage of
this system is its reliability and speed, but avoid using it in winter. 6. The current boom in
long-distance travel has led to fierce competition between travel agents. 7. What she says
doesn’t correspond with what she does. 8. Railway authorities (management) are
promoting the development of more reliable rolling stock. 9. The current in this part could
carry a boat miles out to sea. 10. Working conditions determine people’s willingness to
improve their work.
Ex. 6. Choose the appropriate word given in brackets and translate the
sentences into Russian.
1. If we (extend, correspond, compare) French schools with British schools, we shall
find many difficulties. 2. Has your lawyer (drawn up, compared to, corresponded with) the
contract? – I’m afraid, he hasn’t. He’s been studying every detail. 3. The amount of
rainfall (compares, exists, determines) the size of the crop. 4. Select an honest and
(proven, reliable, precise) dealer who will supply you with high quality goods. You may
be sure that the goods will be delivered on time. 5. The contents of the box must (avoid,
compare, correspond) to the description on the label. 6. Congratulations on your
(promotion, consideration, operation)!
Ex. 7. Translate the sentences from Russian into English using the active
vocabulary of the lesson.
1. Лондон больше Парижа. 2. Составь список гостей, приглашенных на
вечеринку. 3. Нам приходится признать, что повышение по службе не сделало
Джека более надежным деловым
партнером. 4. Он решил уйти сразу (at once). 5. Вы
думаете, что это оборудование надежное? 6. Опасно купаться в реке, потому что
течение в этом месте очень сильное. 7. Задачей конференции является содействие
торговле между двумя странами.
Ex. 8. Put the
, a(n) or zero article in each blank. Translate the sentences into
Russian.
1. Living in … town can’t be compared with living in … country. 2. … analysis of
… traffic accidents determined that … seat belts reduced serious injuries by up to 90%. 3.
I’ve heard from … reliable source that … Elizabeth Taylor is getting married again. 4.
This word is no longer in … use. 5. … my daughter has just been promoted! 6. There are
… good chances of … promotion in this firm.
Ex. 9. The words last, latest, final are rather often mixed up because a non-
native speaker of English finds it difficult to see any difference in their meanings.