1. Use the proper form of the verb. 1. The MD was (to try) to concentrate on his business letters the whole morning.
2. In 1999 Intel Corporation (to employ) 64,500 workers.
3. The government (to reduce) interest rates this year.
4. The Toyota Motor Corporation (to manufacture) its cars since 1937.
5. We knew that some big corporations (to go out) of business.
6. The company (to lose) all its money last year.
7. When I (to see) the Managing Director in the hall, he (to talk) to his clients.
8. I already (to sign) the cheque.
9. For centuries Russian businessmen (to trade) throughout the world.
10. Why banks (to close) thousands of branches over the last 2 years?
2. Make up questions:
1. It took me 15 minutes to get there. (How long…)
2. There is a hotel in the center of the town. (What…)
3. He was a great artist. (What…)
5. He shares his flat with his brother. (Who…with…)
3. Translate into English using there is / there are/ there was/ there were/ there will be:
В городе не было ни души. 2) Помимо Теда, в комнате было еще 2 человека. 3) На вечеринке будут все, кроме Джона. 4) В шкафу было много одежды. 5) Смотри! Там так много людей. 6) В стакане мало воды. Мне этого недостаточно. 7) Так мало студентов сегодня здесь, может быть еще слишком рано.
