English

English is the language of the international communication in many areas of life: trade, air and sea transport, tourism, sport and entertainment. More and more people also need English for studying at universities and colleges. New ideas in science, technology and medicine happen so quickly that it is impossible (and very expensive) to translate everything into different languages. So most things are published in English, and if you want to keep up with the latest ideas in any subject, you need English.

Millions of people around the world want to learn English. Many of them come to Britain (and other English-speaking countries) to study at language schools, especially in the summer. There are thousands of different schools. They offer courses for children, teenagers and adults. There are courses in General English, Technical English, Business English and so on.

You should always try to find out as much information as possible before you choose a school. In particular, you should talk to other students from your country who have been to a language school to find out what you should expect.

If you go to a language school, you should try to speak English as much as possible. Students usually stay with a local family. This is a good opportunity to improve your English and to learn a lot about everyday life. You should also try to mix with students from other countries. This will help you with your English, and will also show you how important English is for international communication.

6. Answer the following questions briefly.

1. Where can you learn English in your country?

2. Why is English so important in your country?

7. Make up a plan of the text in the form of the questions of different types (not less than 10 questions).

II ВАРІАНТ

1. Rewrite the sentences in the Passive. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

1. Is the mechanic repairing Bill’s car?

2. An architect didn’t design this house.

3. The police have just captured the criminal.

4. Do they teach Latin at school?

5. Michael has made the preparations.

6. The children will post the letters.

2. Write down the following sentences. Underline the non-finite form of the verb. Define the non-finite form of the verb. Translate the sentences.

1. Subduing a wilful child is not an easy task.

2. Being driven by an old horse, the cart was moving very slowly.

3. Her taking medicine too often is the real cause for her illness.

4. Deeply flattered, John bowed from his hips as he had been taught at dancing school at Hayes.

5. She seems not to have turned a hair over this business.

3. Turn the sentences from direct into reported speech. Translate them into Ukrainian.

1. The shop assistant said to the child, "Don't touch anything."

2. Mother said to us, "Don't make any noise."

3. "What time does the train to Leeds leave?" asked Brian.

4. She said, "I don't like jogging."

5. He asked me, "How much did your new car cost?"

4. Define the type of conditional (1, 2, 3). Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian.

1. I'll be sure you are safe if you are beside me.

2. If Alfred were a poor man, without prospects, she would never look upon him.

3. If I had seen the rascal in the street or a tavern yesterday, he would not have had any chance to go by.

5. Read and translate the following text: