IV. Read the texts and answer the questions. Write A, B, or C.
A Billy Elliot
Stephen Daldry's first feature film is set in the north-east of England during the miner's strike of 1984. A motherless
boy, Billy Elliot, from a mining village, takes up dancing against the wishes of his father and elder brother.
Regrettably, the depiction of the working classes of that time is rather stereotypical.
The heart of the film, however, is in relationship that Billy strikes up with his dance teacher. Mrs Wilkinson is a
soul who finds as much genuine pleasure in the talent and hope of this 11-year-old as she does in the discipline and
support that she provides for him.
B Bend it like Beckham
Football's uncommon ability to bring a nation together is celebrated in this sweet, positive youth movie. Set in
modern-day London, the film tells the story of Tess, whose two greatest loves in life are David Beckham and
kicking a ball about.
Unfortunately, her family cling to traditional Asian values, and while they're willing to tolerate her fanaticism the
very idea of their daughter joining a local girls' team makes them angry.
Actresses Paraminder Nagra and Keira Knightly both have personalities, but credit should also go to the writer and
director for getting the balance right between humor and pathos, sporting and romantic action.
C Cinema Paradiso
A successful movie director in his 40s, Salvatore returns home to Sicily after hearing of the death of Alfredo, the ex-
projectionist at the village cinema. Most of the film is a flashback to Salvatore's World War II childhood and
adolescence when, obsessed by movies, he is befriended by the wise Alfredo. Their bond is one that contains many
highlights and tragedies and shapes the way for Salvatore to move out of his run-downvillage to pursue a dream.
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1. is not set in the UK?
2. wasdifficulttofilm?
3. is set in the 21st century
4. are about young people who have ambitions that their parents don't support?
5. is the first film by the director?
6. takes place over two different periods of time?
a) One-syllable adjectives ending in two consonants, add -er.
b) One-syllable adjectives ending in two vowels and a consonant, add -er.
c) Most adjectives ending in a vowel and a consonant, double the consonant and add -er.
d) Most adjectives with more than one syllable use more.
e) Adjectives of one and two syllables ending in y usually change y to i and add -er.
f) Short adjectives ending in e, usually add -r.
Объяснение:
Примеры из Упр. 1, иллюстрирующие указанные правила:
a) light - lighter
b) cheap - cheaper
c) big - bigger
d) common - more common
e) noisy - noisier
f) safe - safer
1) Mr. Brown said that he had been too busy toleave the office.
2. Mr. Brown said to his wife that he would go to that meeting.
3. Catherine said that she knew those two girls quite well.
4. Mr. Marlow said that his secretary hadn't finished the work.
5. Mr. Buddy added that our entire trip had cost us two thousand dollars.
6. The doctor said to me that my health would improve very quickily.
7. George remarked that he couldn't finish the work by that time.
8.The teacher informed us that we must study hard for the test.
9. Betty said frankly that I hadn't said the word correctly.
10. Mary said tome unhappily that she would never tell that story again.
11. He said that he had enjoyed the trip to Spain a great deal.
12. I said to her that I didn't understand that lesson.
13. Doris said to me that she liked my new summer dress.
14. Howard said that he was going to join a golf club.
15. Uncle Robert said that he had locked both of doors.
Объяснение:
При переводе прямое речи в непрямую следует всегда опускаться по временной лестнице вниз. Если в прямой речи у нас какое - либо из настоящих времен, то в непрямой речи будет . Если время, то ставим Past Perfect/ Past perfect continuous. Будущее время переходит чаще со словом would.