I. Перепишите следующие предложения. Определите по грамматическим признакам, какой частью речи являются слова, оформленные окончанием -s, и какую функцию это окончание выполняет: (Решение → 714)

I. Прочитайте и переведите текст письменно.
The Bald Eagle
In 1782, soon after the United States won its independence, the bald eagle was chosen as the national bird of the new country. American leaders wanted the eagle to be a symbol of their country because it is a bird of strength and courage. They chose the bald eagle because it was found all over North America.
Today, the bald eagle has almost disappeared from the country. In 1972 there were only 3,000 bald eagles in the entire United States. The reason for the bird's decreasing population is pollution, especially pollution of the riv¬ers by pesticides. Pesticides are chemicals used to kill insects and other ani¬mals that attack and destroy crops. Unfortunately, rain often washes pesti¬cides into rivers. Pesticides pollute the rivers and poison the fish. Eagles eat these fish and then the eggs eagles lay are not healthy. The eggs have very thin shells and do not hatch. Because many of the eggs did not hatch and pro¬duce more eagles, the number of eagles quickly became smaller.
Today, the American government and the American people are trying to protect the bald eagle. The number of bald eagles is slowly increasing. It now appears that the American national bird will survive.
II. Ответьте на вопросы, используя информацию, содержащуюся в тексте.
1. Why was the bald eagle chosen as the symbol of the United States?
a. It was the cause of the American independence.
b. It began to disappear.
с American leaders chose it because it is a bird of strength and courage, and it was found all
over North America.
2. Why has the bald eagle almost disappeared from the country?
a. Because in 1972 there were only 3,000 bald eagles in the entire United States.
b. The bald eagle has almost disappeared from the country because of pollution.
с. The eggs have very thin shells and do not hatch.
III. Найдите неверное слово в каждом предложении и замените его на верное.
1. The United States won its independence after 1782.
2. American leaders wanted the eagle to be a sample of their country.
3. They chose the bald eagle because it was found all over South America.
4. Today, a little over 200 years late, the bald eagle has almost disappeared.
5. In 1972 there were only 30,000 bald eagles.
6. Unfortunately, rain often washes crops into rivers.
7. The eagles have very thin shells and do not hatch.
8. Today, the American government and the American people are trying to pollute the bald eagle.
IV.Поставьте прилагательные в нужной форме и переведите предложения:
1. It was (good) result I ever had! 2. It will be (convenient) to go there by bus. 3. There are (many) people in China than in Australia. 4. He is (old) in the family. 5. The milkman was (fat) man in the village. 6. Which is (large): the United States or Canada? 7. What is the name of the (high) mountain in Asia? 8. I believe Spanish is (easy) than German. 9. Please be (careful) next time! 10. Who is (attentive) student in your group?
V. Вставьте местоимения my, his, our, your, her, their, its:
1. I won't take this hat. I don't like … colour. 2. These boys are cousins. … fathers are brothers. Hello, … name is Linda. 3. What is … occupation? – He is a lawyer. 4. What is … telephone number? – I have no telephone. 5. She went to … room.
VI.Составьте предложения из слов:
1. many, are, floors, your, there, house, how, in?
2. often, to, year, on, went, I, last, business, England.
3. him, at, waiting, 8.30, for, will, they, be.
4. you, single, are, or, married, ?
5. be, not, necessary, it, will.
VII. Переведите предложения:
1. My spelling is not so good as my reading. 2. It was less boring than we expected. 3. The film was as long as it was dull. 4. The sooner you return, the better. 5. He is as cunning as a fox.
VIII. Переведите предложения, используя can, may, must, have to, should:
1. Ей не следует это делать. 2. Я должен быть там вовремя. 3. Ты умеешь плавать? 4. Ему пришлось согласиться с нами. 5. Можно задать вопрос?
IX.Переведите на русский язык.
1. The new film is being demonstrated in all the big cinemas of the city. 2. This book has been recommended to us by our teacher. 3. The contract is being typed. 4. Have you been asked about it? 5. The contract is typed. You can read it. 6 The article is written in English.
7. The President and Vice-President of the USA are elected for a term of four years.
8. Scientific articles are often published in this magazine. 9. He was elected to the Supreme Court. 10. The magazine “The News” is illustrated with wonderful pictures.
X.Замените следующие действительные обороты страдательными:
Образец: They laughed at him. - He was laughed at.
1. They sent for the doctor immediately. 2. Everybody listened to her attentively. 3. They always wait for me after the lessons. 4. People speak much of him. 5. Why are they laughing at her? 6.. I wonder whether they will listen to him.7. They will look after the children well. 8. People will laugh at you if you say it. 9. Nobody took notice of this little boy. 10. Everybody lost sight of the boat in the fog.
XI. Выберите правильный вариант:
1.There aren't ... lions in this Zoo.
a. some b. any c. no
2. I've just baked ... cookies.
a. some b. any c. no
3.You can choose ... hat you like. They are all beautiful!
a. some b. any c. no
4.There is ... chocolate in the vase. I miss it so much!
a. some b. any c. no
5. There is ... wrong with the printer. It won't work.
a. somebody b. something c. anybody d. anything e. nobody f. nothing.
6.We have ... interesting for you. There is no news today.
a. somebody b. something c. anybody d. anything e. nobody f. nothing.
7.Did he say ...?
a. somebody b. something c. anybody d. anything e. nobody f. nothing.
8. He hasn't got ... money.
a. many b. much с a lot
9.Nell has got ... money. She can buy a new hat.
a. a little b. few c. little
10.Don't enter the classroom. The students ... an exam now
a. take b. are taking
11.He always ... dinner at this time
a. has b. is having
12. He ... a moment ago.
a. leave b. leaves c. left d. have left e. has left
13. He … just.
a. leave b. leaves c. left d. have left e. has left
14. I have been here ...
a. yesterday b. since yesterday
15. It snowed heavily ...
a. on Sunday b. since Sunday.