1. Fill in –for-, or – since-

1. I have lived in this village…….I was born.

2. It has been raining…….hours. I wish it would stop.

3. My father has been the manager of this firm…….ten years.

4. …….I moved to York, I have been much happier.

5. Have you been waiting…….a long time?

2. Fill in the gaps with – how long, yet, for, already, always, ever, since, just -.

1. Can you do the washing –up for me, please? Don’t worry. Mike has……..done it.

2. Lucy has…….been musical, hasn’t she? Yes, she started playing the piano when she was 5 years old.

3. Shall we go to that new restaurant tonight? Yes. I have……..been there. It’s really nice.

4. Your dog has been barking…….three hours! I’m sorry. I’ll take him inside.

5. Have you finished reading that book yet? No, I’ve…….started it.

3. Put the verbs in brackets into the present perfect or present perfect continuous, using short forms where appropriate.

1. The pie is delicious. Is it? I…….(not/taste) it yet.

2. Have you found your umbrella yet? No, I…….(look) for it for an hour now.

3. You look exhausted. Well, I…….(clean) the windows since 8 o’clock this morning.

4. Can I have some more lemonade, please? Sorry, your brother…….(just/drink) it all.

5. Have you got new neighbors? Yes, they…….(just/move) to the area.

6. Fred…….(open) a new shop. Really? Where is it?

4. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. (4-6)

Dear Nick. This is just a short note to tell you I 1)……. (arrive) at the airport at 5. pm. on Saturday, 1 On December. I

2)…….(be) very busy recently, and that's why I 3)…….(not/write) to you for a while. I 4) (plan) this trip for

months, so now I 5)…….(look forward) to spending some time with you and your family. I 6)…….(hope) you will

be able to meet me at the airport. Please give my love to your wife and the children. See you soon, James

4. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. I don't need to wash my car. Jim washes/has washed it for me already.

2. Ian has been talking/is talking to his boss for an hour now.

3. Claire's train arrives/has arrived at 3 o'clock. I must go and meet her at the station.

4. “Would you like to borrow this book?” “No, thanks. I have read/have been reading it before.'

5. “Where are you going/do you go?” “To the cinema. Would you like to come with me?

j

4. Translate the sentences into English

1 .Что ты сейчас делаешь? Ничего. Я заканчиваю свой ланч.

2. Где ты был все утро. Я убирал мой дом с 8 утра.

3. Я видела этого человека.

4. Мы ждем тебя уже два часа.

5. Когда я был ребенком, я играл в теннис.

6. Солнце встает на востоке.

4. Это первый раз, когда я ем китайскую еду.

8. Джим приехал на вокзал, взял такси и поехал в гостиницу.

Test # 30

Complete the sentences using will or going to.

1. Yes something for dinner. (I/buy)

2. I don't know how to use this camera. It's quite easy.......you. (I/show)

3. What would you like to eat?.......a sandwich, please. (I/have)

4. Hid you post that letter for me?Oh, I'm sorry. 1 completely forgot.......it now. (I/do)

5 The ceiling in this room doesn't look very safe, does it? No, it looks as if.......down, (it/fall)

Read the situations and complete the sentences using will or going to.

1. It's a nice day. You've decided to sit in the garden. Before going outside, you tell your friend.

You: The weather's too nice to stay indoors........in the garden. (I/sit)

Friend: That's a good idea. I think....... you. (I/join)

2. There was a job advertised in the paper recently. At first you were interested but then you decided not to apply.

Friend: Have you decided what to do about that job that was advertised?

You: Yes,.......(I/not/apply) for it.

3. You…….and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep. Your friend is noisy.

You: Shhh! Don't make so much noise.......everybody up. (you/wake)

4. Why are you turning off the television? …….(I/watch).

5. Oh, I’ve just realized. I haven’t got any money. Haven’t you? Well, don’t worry…….you some. (I/lend)

6. I’ve got a headache. Have you? Wait there and…….an aspirin to you. (I/get)

7. Why are you filling that bucket with water? …….the car (I/wash).

8. I’ve decided to repair this room. Oh, have you? What color…….it? (you/paint

Put the verbs in brackets into the future simple, the present simple or the present continuous.

1. A: Aunt Maggie…….(come) to visit us tomorrow. B: I know. What time…….(she/arrive)?

2. A: Excuse me, what time…….(the train/leave)? B: At half past three, madam.

3. A: Michael Jackson…….(give) a concert at the Olympic Stadium next week. B: I know. I…….(want) to get a ticket.

4. A: I’m really thirsty. B: I…….(get) you a glass of water.

5. A: Are you looking forward to your party? B: Yes, I hope everyone…….(enjoy) it

Make questions to go with the answers. Use either the present simple or present continuous.

1. I come from a little town called Zug, near Zurich.

2. I think he is a consultant.

3. I’m writing to Markson’s to ask for an up-to-date catalogue.

4. No, not at all well. In fact, the factory is doing a three-day-week.

5. Our Sales Director goes abroad about three or four times a year.

MONEY

Choose the right answer

1. When you retire at the age of sixty, you receive a(an)…….from the government.

a) allowance b) fine c) grant d) pension

2. If production in that factory exceeds the target, the workers get a…….

a) bonus b) donation (пожертвование) c) gratuity (чаевые) d) premium

3. Income tax is…….to one’s annual income.

a) associated b) based c) dependent d) related

4. The…….of living has risen by 25% in the last six months.

a) cost b) expenditure c) expense d) price

5. The kidnappers demanded a…….of $ 1,000,0000.

a) fine b) penalty c) ransom d) reward

6. The World Bank has criticized the United States for not giving enough financial…….to the East European countries.

a) aid b) allowance c) loan d) premium

7. You can…….your basic wage by working longer hours.

a) effect b) help c) implement d) supplement

8. A salesman is paid a…….on the goods he sells.

a) commissions b) percentage c) provision d) salary

9. The President admitted taking…….and had to resign.

a) bribes b) fees c) fines d) premiums

10. In our country…….of $ 250 is paid weekly to a family with more than three children.

a) an allowance b) a fee c) an income d) a wage

11. Mr. Mean cannot bear to…….even the smallest sum of money for a charity appeal.

a) give in b) let out c) part with d) pay off

12. Mr. Rich earns $ 8 000 a month…….and $ 5 000 a month net.

a) bulk b) gross c) mass d) wholesale

13. You can only…….this postal order at a post office.

a) alter b) cash c) exchange d) pay

14. If they are not careful with their accounts, they will go…….

a) bankrupt b) broken c) penniless d) poor

15. The Finance Minister will be making a…….today about new rates of income tax.

a) declaration b) notice c) statement d) talk

16. If I had another $ 25,000 a year, I would consider myself…….

a) well deserved b) well done c) well-made d) well off

17. All the workers in our firm get a Christmas…….of $ 100.

a) bonus b) fine c) prize d) reward

18. “Can you…….something for the orphans?” he asked, rattling a collecting box.

a) give b) leave c) provide d) spare

19. Before starting a business, you have to raise the necessary……. .

a) capital b) currency c) investment d) savings

20. The usual reason for exemption from tax does not…….in this case.

a) apply b) concern c) impose d) regard

21. Mr. Unemployed is finding it difficult to pay the…….on his insurance policy.

a) bonuses b) fees c) profit d) premium

22. Our company made a record…….last year.

a) benefit b) earn c) profit d) winning

23. While you are away from the office on business trips, you will be given a daily…….of $ 50 towards meals and accommodations.

a) allowance b) fine c) permit d) reward

24. I hare the beginning of each year when all the…….start coming in an I have to find the money to pay then all.

a) accounts b) bills c) estimates d) receipts