1. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the sequence of tenses:
a) 1. They wrote that they required ten more machines. 2. My friend said he had a good dictionary. 3. I wasn't sure the book was worth reading. 4. Our teacher said that the term "engineering" had many Russian equivalents. 5. He was told that his friend was a good driver. 6. The teacher was glad that the students were listening to him so attentively. 7. I thought you spoke Russian. 8. I knew he was a historical person. 9. I thought the seafront was a long way from the hotel. 10. He said the embankment was worth seeing. 11. He said the matter was hardly worth troubling about.
b) 1. It was really surprising how the rate of exchange had gone up. 2. The teacher wanted to know how many students had joined the English circle. 3. He told us that all his drawings had been signed. 4. The students said they had finished all their drawings. 5. I didn't know Mr Carter had taken over as finance manager. 6. He told us they'd had a very useful exchange of opinions. 7. I knew that the students had organized a meeting.
1. There is time to go there on foot if you want to. - Еще есть время пойти туда пешком, если хочешь.
2. It is not the season for bananas. - Сейчас не сезон для бананов.
3. It is nearly time to say good night. - Почти пора пожелать спокойной ночи.
4. It is time for your medicine in half an hour. - Тебе пора будет принимать лекарства через полчаса.
5. There is time to finish this exercise before we go. - Еще есть время закончить это упражнение, прежде чем пойти.
6. There is time for another cigarette before she gets back. - Еще есть время/Мы успеем выкурить еще одну сигарету до ее возвращения.
7. There is a post office in the village. - В деревне есть почта (почтовое отеделение).