Упражнение 17. Употребите глаголы в скобках в нужной форме:
The Barbican Centre, which was opened in the City of London, is an enormous complex which contains two theatres, an art gallery, a Sculp¬ture Court, a library, three cinemas, two restaurants and two exhibition halls. The Centre (to start) officially in 1970 and (to open) in March 1982. There are two resident companies: the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Shakespeare Company - who (to base) in the Barbican and will be providing a good part of the program. The building itself is very interesting: it (to build) on eight levels, four of which are under¬ground. Parts of the building (to complete) still, but it is open to the public and definitely worth a visit.
Упражнение 11. Употребите следующие предложения в страдатель¬ном залоге, изменив конструкции.
Образец: People say that he was a clever man. It is said that he was a clever man. He is said to be a clever man.
1. They say that paper has been invented in China. 2. Some people consider that Hamlet is the summit of Shakespeare's art. 3. They say that Nick lived on potatoes and vinegar. 4. People know that he is armed. 5. They believe that he was killed at the front. 6. We expect that the expedition will reach the South Pole in May. 7. We consider that she was the best singer in America.
Упражнение 12. Поставьте глагол в скобках в нужной видовременной форме:
1. This piece of music (know) to me. But it (never play) so wonderfully before. 2. When I came into the cinema, a new film (show). I was sorry that I (not, tell) about the show before and was late for the beginning as the end impressed me greatly. 3. It is raining and football (not, play). 4. The students (work) at the laboratory the whole evening yesterday. 5. Nick was late for the party, so when he came into the room all the guests (introduce) to each other, some of them (dance) and some (sing) in the next room. 6. The mother (tell) not to worry about her sick boy. He (examine) soon by the doctor. 7. We (discuss) the problem already when you came. 8. The weather changed for the worst. It (rain) heavily. The windows (break) by the strong wind. 9. When you come here in summer, their house (repair). 10. It's a very good class. It (teach) by Mr. Smith. 11. I (give) a kitten. It (call) Pussy, but my little sister (call) it Push. 12. I (introduce) to him last week but I am afraid I (not recognize) him if I meet him again. 13. I (not, see) anything of Moscow yet.
упражнение 17
started
opened
is based
is built
are still complete