V. Определите, какую функцию выполняет слово с окончанием –ed, и переведите предложения.

1. The first television set produced quite a sensation in 1939. The first television set was produced in 1939. The first television set produced in 1939 was a tiny nine-by-twelve inch box. 2. The new car model developed by our student design bureau will be shown on TV. The new car model was developed by our student design bureau. The new car model developed a speed of 50 miles an hour. 3. The trains equipped with robot engine drivers operate on some underground lines. 4. The talks between these two countries were conducted behind the closed doors. 5. The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. 6. The gas station on the highway was closed. 7. All the necessary information is stored in the computer. 8. When invented, the steam engine started the industrial revolution. 9. An undetected defect caused an accident. 10. One of the main advantages of the diesel loco is the low cost of the fuel consumed. 11. The heavy traffic on this section of track caused considerable delays of trains. 12. The wagons with insulated walls, roofs and floors are known as the refrigerator cars. 13. When acted by vibration, the rails damage the sleepers. 14. Most of the goods produced by this factory are exported. 15. The equipment required for carrying out laboratory experiments was very complex. 16. Though first developed for military purposes, radar can be used in modern cars. 17. New technologies reduce the number of workers needed. 18. He bought a used car, which broke down the next day. 18. Though conducted with great care, the test did not give the expected results. 19. Toyota Co., a very successful Japanese company, has increased their sales to 6 million cars and trucks a year. 20. The device required further improvement.

VI. Прочитайте и переведите словосочетания, обращая внимание на правила перевода определений, выраженных существительными.

1) freight and passenger transportation; 2) high-speed train movement; 3) the train tickets; 4) the physics laboratory keys; 5) the bus route length increase; 6) the locomotive and car-repair plant; 7) the energy consumption; 8) the railway transport exhibition; 9) the electronic passenger information system; 10) a standard gauge line; 11) 200 miles long railway; 12) a 1,000 horse-power diesel engine; 13) an air and liquid fuel mixture; 14) a steam locomotive efficiency; 15) a car service station; 16) a motor-car body; 17) the airplane wing; 18) a steam engine car; 19) the car speed calculation; 20) the train movement speed; 21) energy source. 22) the car parking-lot.

VII. Поставьте сказуемые, данные в скобках, в отрицательную форму. Полученные предложения прочитайте и переведите.

1. The old railway terminal (will be upgraded) next year. 2. This car (is) very expensive. 3. The plant (produces) engines for motorcars. 4. The very first railways (were used) for transporting passengers. 5. The accident (was) my fault so I (paid) for the damage to the other car. 6. There (are) dining cars in the commuter trains. 7. I (have) an extra ticket. 8. The contract (has been signed) yet. 9. He (performed) the task he had been given. 10. The car (was tested) on the mountain roads. 11. Freight electric locos (develop) a speed of 200 km/h. 12. Oil (is transported) in containers. 13. He (goes) by bus to work because he prefers to walk. 14. I (like) to travel by sea because I am seasick. 15. I (have) a schedule of this train. 16. The bus is already packed, it (will be able to take) all the passengers waiting at the bus stop. 17. “You (will have) trouble with this machine” – the mechanic said. 18. He (likes) to travel by car during rush hours. 19. We (can imagine) life without gas, electricity and other modern conveniences. 20. The book (has) many diagrams and pictures. 21. There (were) means of direct communication before the telephone was invented. 22. This work (is connected) with business trips. 23. We (have to wait) long for a bus in the morning because they run frequently. 24. I (know) why John (has answered) my letter. 25. Tom (said) anything. 26. Bus №10 (runs) here any longer. 27. They (charge) for parking near the office.