Решить) 2. complete the sentences using an appropriate modal verb together with the verb in brackets: 1. i (not/eat) so much. now i feel sick. 2. a. i wonder why tom didn’t call me. b. he was really busy. by all means, he (forget) it. 3. you have signed the contract. it (not/change) now. 4. he was in prison at the time the crime was committed, so he (not/do) it. 5. you (arrive) at the office earlier. the meeting has already started. 6. i’m surprised nobody told you that the road was dangerous. you (warn). 7. a. we weren’t sure which way to go. in the end, we turned right. b. you went the wrong way. you (turn) left. 8. a. when was the last time you saw bill? b. years ago. i (not/recognize) him if i saw him now. gerund vs. infinitive 3. put the verb into the correct form (gerund or infinitive - the preposition “to” must be supplied were needed): 1. how old were you when you learnt (drive)? 2. i don’t mind (walk) home but i’d rather (get) a taxi. 3. i can’t make a decision. i keep (change) my mind. 4. he had made his decision and refused (change) his mind. 5. i had a really nice time this summer. i enjoyed (be) by the sea again. 6. a. but you promised to come to the theatre with me! b. i don’t remember (say) that. 7. a. remember (call) john tomorrow. b. okay, i won’t forget. 8. the water here is a bit brackish. i’d avoid (drink) it if i were you. 9. i pretended (be) interested in the conversation, but really it was boring. 10. i got up and looked out of the window (see) what the weather was like. 4. put the verb into the correct form (gerund or infinitive - the preposition “to” must be supplied were needed): 1. i can’t find the tickets. i seem (lose) them. 2. you can walk to your hotel. it’s not worth (take) a taxi. 3. i’m a bit tired. i don’t fancy (go) out. 4. tim isn’t very reliable. he tends (forget) things. 5. i’ve got a lot of luggage. do you mind (help) me?

Is Your brother a student now? - Yes, he studies at the University.

Ann plays the piano better than Susan. And who is playing now? - I think it is Susan. Present Continuous: действие происходит в данный момент

She often takes my dictionary but seldom remembers to bring it back. If tomorrow she asks for the dictionary again, I shan't give it to her.

What a beautiful dress you are wearing.' When did you buy it?

He is a night watchman. He works at night and sleeps in the daytime.

They say if you see a black cat, you do not  have good luck.

If Peter continues to drive his car carelessly, he'll get into a traffic accident

Have you heard about Tom? He is building a new house now.

If I have some time in the evening, I'll repair your bicycle.

She is giving two concerts inLondon next week.

Why are you smelling the meat? Isn't It fresh?

He's a doctor, but he is not practising at the moment.

Do you believe in God?

You are always complaining about the weather!

I'm afraid you can't see my daughter at the moment. She is having a music lesson. She always has it on Friday mornings.

She is still ill, but she is getting better now.

It often rains here at this time of the year?

She is always letting me down!

Don't interrupt me while I am talking to somebody else.

What is he doing! - He is trying to get the car started.

Where do you come from?-   I come from Russia.

Flowers always make a good present.

What does he mean by saying this? It sounds strange.

I write to my parents twice a month.

This carpet costs 30 dollars. Why not buy it?

I am writing this letter to you while the children are playing on the beach. Actually, they are playing here the whole day.

If we start at nine, we will have plenty of time for the shops. We will be free till half past four.

They always tell him everything. So I think, he knows about it already.

She is always  late for classes!

Present Simple используется 1) когда мы хотим сказать о действиях, которые происходят регулярно/вообще: Ann plays the piano better than Susan.

2) в придаточных условия и времени: If I have some time in the evening,...

Слова-подсказки: always, usually, sometimes, often, seldom, never, every day/week/month/year...

Present Continuous используется: 1) когда мы хотим сказать о действии, которое происходит в данный момент: She is having a music lesson.

2) запланированное действие; 3) для выражения раздражения, возмущения: She is always  late for classes!

1) -Who are you waiting for?

-I am waiting my friend.

2) -We're going to the theatre tomorrow.

3) -Small children eat 5-6 times a day.

4) -What are you doing?

-I am doing my homework.

5) -Do not noise! Students are taking exams.

6) -Call her later, she is busy now (или she is working now)

7) -Look, how bright sun is shining!

8) -I do not understand, you are talking very quietly.

9) -Are you listening, who is crying?

10) -I'm listening very carefully, but I don't hear anything. (или I hear nothing)

11) -We study English at the University.

12) -Say, they are moving tomorrow.

13) -Where are you living?

14) -In autumn, birds fly to warm countries, and now they are returning.

15) -Students study in the laboratory 3 times a week, and today they listen to English texts.