1 вариант
Use the correct form of a verb from the brackets to fill in the gaps in the reporting sentences. Translate the reporting sentences into Russian.
(admit, complain, refuse, offer, agree, deny, promise, advise, insist, remind)
«Don’t forget to buy some bread on your way home».
Ann ___ John to buy some bread on his way home.
«Let me repair your computer, Lisa».
Nick ___ to repair Lisa’s computer.
«Don’t worry, dad, I’ll return home at 11 o’clock».
Sheila ___ to return home at 11 o’clock.
«My new teacher is so unfair to me!»
Sam ___ that his new teacher is unfair to him.
«I’m sorry; I don’t want to lend you the money».
Lynn ___ to lend me the money.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
Lena asks me, « Do you read adventure stories? »
« Please, don’t go away, » Jane says to her friends.
The mother says to her children, « Don’t open the door to anybody. »
The boys ask Granny, « Is dinner ready? »
3. Convert the sentences from active into passive voice:
1) Grandfather is going to tell the children a story.
2) People make jam from fruit.
3) They will open the new sports centre soon.
4) Andrew hasn't cut the grass yet.
2 вариант
Use the correct form of a verb from the brackets to fill in the gaps in the reporting sentences. Translate the reporting sentences into Russian.
(admit, complain, refuse, offer, agree, deny, promise, advise, insist, remind)
1. «No, you really must be here on Wednesday».
Alex ___ that I should be here on Wednesday.
2. «Well, it’s true, I told you a lie».
Tom ___ telling me a lie.
3. «I’ll go to the party with you».
He ___ to go to the party with me.
4. «I didn’t take Tom’s car».
Sally ___ taking Tom’s car.
5. «If I were you I would apologize immediately».
Tim ___ Jane to apologize immediately.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
1. The girl asks the shop assistant, « What’s fashionable now? »
2. The customer says to the shop assistant, «Please, show me the fitting room. »
3. Kate says to her sister, « Don’t touch my things. »
4. He asks her, « Do you want to see the new film? »
Convert the sentences from active into passive voice:
1. Her mother woke Alice up at seven o'clock.
2. The boys walk the dog every day.
3. Sue asked the waiter to bring some water.
4. Her parents may not believe her excuse.
COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH THE MISSING WORDS: crowd – Sambadrome (2x) - Bandas - celebrations - Blocos - Carnival - samba schools (2x) – Axé - Greatest Show on Earth - costume
Carnival in Brazil
The Carnival in Brazil is a big part of the Brazilian Culture, and it is sometimes referred to by the Brazilians as the "_______________________________________________ ".
Salvador has large Carnival _________________________, including the __________, typical Bahia music. A truck with giant speakers and a platform where musicians play songs of local genres such as Axé music, Samba-reggae and Arrocha, is driven with the following __________________ both dancing and singing. It was originally staged by two Salvador musicians, Dodo & Osmar, in the 1950s. Several cities in the state of Bahia still celebrate Carnival this way, with as most popular the Carnival of Porto Seguro.
Another important part of the Brazilian Carnival takes place in the Rio Carnival, with __________________________ parading in the ___________________ ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). It's the largest Carnival event in this country, considered to be the largest of the kind in the world. Called "One of the biggest shows of the Earth", the festival attracts millions of tourists, both Brazilians and foreigners who come from everywhere to participate and enjoy the great show. ______________________ are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. Tourists are allowed to participate, paying ($500–750) to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade through the ____________________ with one of the schools. The price paid is used to buy the tourist's own _______________________ and also the costumes of the people who do not have the money to afford it. _____________________ are generally small informal groups also with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirical of the current political situation. But there are also a lot, about 30 of them in Rio de Janeiro, that are very big in number of participants, gathering hundreds of thousands of people. There are more than 400 blocos in Rio de Janeiro. _________________ are samba musical bands, usually formed by enthusiasts in the same neighborhood.
In 2011, the Carnival of Brazil, which is held 46 days before Easter, started on Friday with feasts and fanfare and samba parades on the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The most famous holiday event in Brazil, which occurs around Brazil and most of South America, known as _______________________, is happening from March 4 to 8 this year.
4. COMPLETE THE TEXT WITH THE MISSING WORDS: crowd – Sambadrome (2x) - Bandas - celebrations - Blocos - Carnival - samba schools (2x) – Axé - Greatest Show on Earth - costume
Carnival in Brazil
The Carnival in Brazil is a big part of the Brazilian Culture, and it is sometimes referred to by the Brazilians as the "_______________________________________________ ".
Salvador has large Carnival _________________________, including the __________, typical Bahia music. A truck with giant speakers and a platform where musicians play songs of local genres such as Axé music, Samba-reggae and Arrocha, is driven with the following __________________ both dancing and singing. It was originally staged by two Salvador musicians, Dodo & Osmar, in the 1950s. Several cities in the state of Bahia still celebrate Carnival this way, with as most popular the Carnival of Porto Seguro.
Another important part of the Brazilian Carnival takes place in the Rio Carnival, with __________________________ parading in the ___________________ ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). It's the largest Carnival event in this country, considered to be the largest of the kind in the world. Called "One of the biggest shows of the Earth", the festival attracts millions of tourists, both Brazilians and foreigners who come from everywhere to participate and enjoy the great show. ______________________ are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. Tourists are allowed to participate, paying ($500–750) to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade through the ____________________ with one of the schools. The price paid is used to buy the tourist's own _______________________ and also the costumes of the people who do not have the money to afford it. _____________________ are generally small informal groups also with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirical of the current political situation. But there are also a lot, about 30 of them in Rio de Janeiro, that are very big in number of participants, gathering hundreds of thousands of people. There are more than 400 blocos in Rio de Janeiro. _________________ are samba musical bands, usually formed by enthusiasts in the same neighborhood.
In 2011, the Carnival of Brazil, which is held 46 days before Easter, started on Friday with feasts and fanfare and samba parades on the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The most famous holiday event in Brazil, which occurs around Brazil and most of South America, known as _______________________, is happening from March 4 to 8 this year.
Teacher’s answer (reading):
Carnival in Brazil
The Carnival in Brazil is a big part of the Brazilian Culture, and it is sometimes referred to by the Brazilians as the "Greatest Show on Earth".
Salvador has large Carnival __celebrations_____, including the _______Axé___, typical Bahia music. A truck with giant speakers and a platform where musicians play songs of local genres such as Axé music, Samba-reggae and Arrocha, is driven with the following ____crowd_________ both dancing and singing. It was originally staged by two Salvador musicians, Dodo & Osmar, in the 1950s. Several cities in the state of Bahia still celebrate Carnival this way, with as most popular the Carnival of Porto Seguro.
Another important part of the Brazilian Carnival takes place in the Rio Carnival, with _______samba schools____ parading in the ______Sambadrome______ ("sambódromo" in Portuguese). It's the largest Carnival event in this country, considered to be the largest of the kind in the world. Called "One of the biggest shows of the Earth", the festival attracts millions of tourists, both Brazilians and foreigners who come from everywhere to participate and enjoy the great show. ____Samba Schools_____________ are large, social entities with thousands of members and a theme for their song and parade each year. Tourists are allowed to participate, paying ($500–750) to buy a Samba costume and dance in the parade through the __Sambadrome ______ with one of the schools. The price paid is used to buy the tourist's own __costume______________ and also the costumes of the people who do not have the money to afford it. ______Blocos______ are generally small informal groups also with a definite theme in their samba, usually satirical of the current political situation. But there are also a lot, about 30 of them in Rio de Janeiro, that are very big in number of participants, gathering hundreds of thousands of people. There are more than 400 blocos in Rio de Janeiro. _____Bandas___ are samba musical bands, usually formed by enthusiasts in the same neighborhood.
In 2011, the Carnival of Brazil, which is held 46 days before Easter, started on Friday with feasts and fanfare and samba parades on the streets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The most famous holiday event in Brazil, which occurs around Brazil and most of South America, known as __________Carnival_______, is happening from March 4 to 8 this year.
