Ex. 15. Paraphrase the sentences using complex subject.1. They may get married soon. 2. Oil prices will certainly rise following the agreement to limit production. 3. Perhaps, the children will stay with the father after the divorce. 4. There was only a doubtful possibility that the old system would survive, (use "very unlikely") 5. After all his hard work, he will certainly pass his exams. 6. They will no doubt discuss these issues again at the next meeting. 7. It was possible that the team would win the match. They will deliver the table on Friday for sure. 9. It was very likely (that) she would win the election if the opinion polls were accurate. 10. I wanted to go somewhere where we would certainly have good weather. 11.// is likely that radioactive material was released during the fire. 12. Is it probable that he'll turn up now? 13. There is little likelihood now that interest rates will come down further. 14. She will certainly not make a hasty decision. 15. It's probable that electronic books will start to replace paper ones in the near future. 16. There was a strong probability that the resignation of the managing director would arouse new fears about the future of the company. 17. She's obviously had some sort of cosmetic surgery because she's at least 70 but looks about 50. Ex. 16 Translate into English using complex subject. 1. Вероятно, его отношение к спорту изменится после несчастного случая. 2.Наверняка, она обратится к нему за утешением и поддержкой. 3. Похоже, они уладят ссору. 4. По-видимому, в старости она не найдет утешения в детях. 5. Они наверняка удовлетворят ваши требования. 6. Маловероятно, что Джордж разлюбит Адель. 7. Есть ли шансы, что ты закончишь писать курсовую к концу недели? 8. Он может согласиться на наше предложение? 9. Может быть, они устроят вечеринку по случаю приезда сына. 10. Очень похоже, что они скоро разведутся. 11. Могут ли цены начать снижаться в ближайшем будущем? 12. Это предложение наверняка не будет встречено с энтузиазмом. 13. Есть ли вероятность, что ты соберешь необходимую сумму?
Ex. 17. Translate into English paying attention to the meaning of the verb кажется. He seems to know the truth. They are likely to leave soon. (seem = give the idea or effect of being) (likely = probable, expected) Кажется, он знает правду. Кажется, они скоро приедут,
1. Кажется, они были недовольны. 2. Кажется, он не закончит работу в срок. 3. Кажется, Джулия испытывает неловкость в его обществе. 4. Вы, кажется, не знаете этого правила. 5. Мы, кажется, знакомы с незапамятных времён, (since time immemorial). 6. Кажется, погода меняется к лучшему. 7. Кажется, погода изменится к лучшему. 8. Кажется, его выберут почётным президентом ассоциации. 9. Кажется, этот вопрос будет рассматриваться на следующей неделе. 10. Он, кажется, очень доволен своим помощником. С. noun / pronoun + passive verb + to-infinitive You can use the following common verbs in this pattern: acknowledge, allege, believe, consider, know, report, say, suppose, think, understand, be rumoured and some others, is acknowledged —- общепризнанно is alleged—- говорят, считают, что (якобы) is believed - полагают, думают, считают is considered - считают, полагают; считается is expected - предполагается, ожидается is known - известно is reported - сообщают; сообщается is rumoured - ходят слухи, поговаривают is said - говорят is supposed - полагают is thought - считают, полагают is understood - предполагают, предполагается, по имеющимся сведениям e.g. He is considered to be an expert on computers. They are thought to be hiding in the woods. Da Vinci is said to have designed the first submarine. Notes:The verb suppose can be used in this pattern. e.g. Between twins there's supposed to exist a special closeness. However, in the great majority of cases, this verb conveys the idea of duty. e.g. You are supposed to be in class. (You ought to be in class / It's your duty... / You're expected...) You are not supposed to say things like that. I'm your mother. Ex. 18. Paraphrase the sentences using complex subject. It is known that England conquered and colonised Wales in the 1280s. 2.The Pilgrim fathers sailed to America on the Mayflower in 1620. 3. Queen Victoria mourned Prince Albert's death for forty years. 4. In 1885, the German inventor Karl Benz produced the world's first motor car. 5. Pierre de Coubertin, a French archaeologist, revived the Olympic Games. 6. John D. Rockefeller gave about $ 500 million of his own money for good causes. He established the Rockefeller Foundation (1913) and the University of Chicago (1892). 7. Field hockey was brought to the USA by an English teacher visiting Harvard in 1901. 8. Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to ride in an automobile. (August 22, 1902). 9. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. The discovery was made by accident. 10. In the famous London smog of 1952, about 4,000 people (mostly infants and the elderly) died in two weeks from chest diseases such as bronchitis and pneumonia). 11. Albert Einstein was offered presidency of the state of Israel in 1952. He did not accept it.
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