Вариант II

I. Прочитайте и письменно переведите следующий текст.

Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) is regarded as one of the great English poets and a powerful voice from the Victorian Age. Born the son of the parson, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge, winning a medal for his poetry. However, his first published work, at the age of twenty one, attracted little attention from the public and it was not until twelve years later that a third volume, "Poems", was to bring him the recognition he deserved. Many of those poems from his youth are today among his most famous. On the death of William Wordsworth in 1850, Tennyson had established himself sufficiently to take his place as Poet Laureate and it was during this period that some of his finest works were produced. The themes of his poetry range from medieval Romance to the forces of nature and through them con­stant attacks are made on the brutal hypocrisy of the Victorian era. There are those who would argue that this last area was more skilfully dealt with by the Victorian novelists rather than the poets, yet the strength of Tennyson's writings has ensured his place among the great literary figures of history.

II. Переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на Perfect и Perfect Continuous. (смотрите образец в варианте № 1).

1. We haven't been to a concert for over a year.

2. I haven't been swimming since we were in Spain.

3. Mary was sitting on the ground. She was out of breath. She had been running.

4. Ann had just got home when I phoned. She had been in London.

III. Перепишите предложения, выбрав правильную форму глаголов. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. She is | was | will have been | has been | rather unfriendly recently.

2. Since my last birthday, I skate | was skating | have been skat­ing | every day.

3. We have moved | had moved | have been moving | to a new flat recently.

IV. Поставьте глаголы в скобках в Present Perfect или Present Perfect Continuous. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. I (play) tennis since 2 o'clock.

2. Somebody (smoke) all my cigarettes. The packet is empty.

3. Mary is still writing letters. She (write) letters all day.

4. Look! Somebody (break) that window.

V. Переведите предложения на английский язык.

1. Мы купили новую машину.

2. Она интересуется медициной с детства.

3. Дождь идет с утра.

4. Он все еще смотрит телевизор. Он смотрит телевизор весь день.

Вариант III

I. Прочтите и письменно переведите следующий текст.

Many islands have now become dependent on tourism as their main source of income. The principal industries were originally farm­ing and fishing, with native islanders living off the land, but in con­temporary society these activities have been largely ousted to cope with the growing demands of tourism. Attracted by their beaches, the heat and the relaxed atmosphere, islands have now become a popular destination for the sun - worshipping holiday - maker. Every aspect of island life has hence been affected by this influx of foreigners. Restaurants, bars, cafes, discos, hotels and souvenir shops depend on tourists, and in fact could not exist without them.

Obviously a lot of money can be earned from such a flourishing industry. The six months of the peak season are a crucial time when the businessmen try to earn as much as they can. Apart from the commercial aspect, it can be said that islanders improve their ability to speak foreign languages. New buildings crop up to accomodate the ever-growing demands of tourists.

II. Переведите предложения на русский язык, обращая внимание на Perfect и Perfect Continuous (смотрите образец в варианте № 1).

1. He has been to the doctor twice, but he is still not better.

2. Why are you staring at me? I suppose you haven't seen a woman on a motorbike before?

3. "Was Tom at the party when you arrived?"

"No, he had gone home".

4. When I got home, everybody had gone to bed.

III. Перепишите предложения, выбрав правильную форму глаголов. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. I have left | have been leaving | a note to you here.

2. Oh, dear. What can we do? I'm sure something dreadful hap­pens | is happening | has happened.

3. I met Jim a few days ago. He comes | came | has come | had come | from holiday.

IV. Поставьте глаголы в скобках в Present Perfect или Present Perfect Continuous. Переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. You look tired. You (work) hard?

2. My brother is an actor. He (appear) in several films.

3. I (read) the book you lent me, so you can have it back now.

4. He (play) tennis since he was ten.

V. Переведите предложения на английский язык.

1. Мы везде искали его последние полчаса.

2. Земля мокрая. Шел дождь.

3. Я выпил 4 чашки кофе сегодня.

4. Он никогда не водил машину раньше.