Жизнь и творчества русских писателей

усвоения лексико-грамматических навыков.

The word in capitals above each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank space. Fill each blank in this way.

TROUBLE

This boy is a real … in our area.

ARGUE

I can tell you my … for travelling by car.

PUNISH

If a pupil behaves badly the teacher can punish the child. Of course, the ... isn't severe.

Complete the sentences using the prepositions: for, against, in, with.

Why do you argue … your parents?
May I trouble you … the bread?
You can tell us your arguments for and … travelling by plane.
He is … luck.

Write another sentence with the same meaning using the Passive Voice.

Example: The old man punished the naughty boy. — The naughty boy was punished by the old man.

Students use computers at their lessons.
The girl cleaned the room yesterday.

3. The writer will publish his new book next year.

4 Complete the sentences.

Example: If Mike ... (do) his best at school, his parents would be happy with his marks.— If Mike did his best at school, his parents would be happy with his marks.

1) I … (help) if I … (have) more time.

2) If he didn't do sports, he often ... (fall) ill.

3) If she ... (be) more energetic, she ... (try) her chance.

5 Choose the correct pronoun:

1. His parents want ... to behave well at school.

a) him b) he c) his

2. I want ... to pay attention to your grammar.

a) your b) you c) yours

3. They expect ... to arrange a party.

a) I b) my c) me

6 Cultural Awareness.

… school is famous as the place where the poet Lord Byron was educated.

a) Harrow b) Eton c) Rugby

2. In several states of Australia there are … .

a) “Schools of the Air” b) “Schools of the Water”