I.Определите грамматическое время и залог. Поставьте предложения в от¬рицательную и вопросительную форму. Переведите предложения на русский язык. l. They were studying the draft contract at 10 o'clock.
2.We apply to a Stock Exchange for a permission to issue shares.
3.The customer had seen the new equipment at the factory before he or¬dered it from us.
4.Our equipment is bought in lots of countries.
5.I am translating a very interesting article at the moment.
5.The firm has already discussed prices with the buyers.
7.My brother had a very hard day yesterday.

3) There are many apples on the apple tree. | There are not many apples on the apple tree

4) There is much jam on the saucer. | There is not much jam on the saucer

5) There is much water in the kettle. | There is not much water in the kettle

6) There are many knives and forks on the table. | There are not many knives and forks on the table

7) There are many nuts and mushrooms in the forest. | There are not many nuts and mushrooms in the forest

8) There is much butter for tea. | There is not much butter for tea.

9) There are many cups in the cupboard. | There are not many cups in the cupboard

10) There is much bread for dinner. | There is not much bread for dinner

The modern way of life involves a lot of conveniences. These are dishwashers, microwaves, electric grills, radiophones, home entertainment systems and so on. They all are needed to various extents. Sometimes it is a waste of time to use all of them at the same time. Some people say they make our lives easier as well as save time and energy. Indeed, they are priceless as they are easy to use and carry. On the other hand, if you want to use them, you have to have enough time for it. Why? For example, you need to put your kitchenware and some dish soap into the dishwasher, switch it on and after all you take all the kitchenware out. Besides washing the dishes, you have to do your homework, see your friends and do the shopping. By the way, the dishwasher can break as well. So are you for or against the luxury?