Recast the following sentences using the verb can. 1. Is it possible that he is speaking about that particular day? 2. It is impossible that these discomforts have spoiled your journey. 3. I don’t think that he is looking forward to travelling with you, I am sure that he intends to spend the vacation in a rest home. 4. I doubt it greatly that they have gone to the country on such a nasty day. 5. I don’t believe that this suit is so expensive, it looks quite cheap. 6. I can’t believe it at all that he possesses a keen sense of humour now, he was never known to possess it in his youth. 7. I am quite convinced that he has not made everything up to the same standard, that is why the machine will not work. 8. He was not able to find shoes that would match his new suit in shade and colour. 9. How is it possible for her to make up for the lost time? 10. Is it possible that I shall have my photo taken just now? 11. Is it true that the boy has been sleeping for four hours already? He never sleeps so long, he may have fallen ill. 12. Is it possible that the advertisement has been hanging here for two weeks already? I pass this street every day on my way home but I never saw it up till now. 13. I can’t believe that he has been disconcerted by my remark. I did not say anything particular. 14. I doubt it greatly that she is overcome by sorrow, I saw her laughing ten minutes ago.

I have drawn a lot of pictures since I was 6.

I have have rread a lot of books since I was 6.

I have learnt to swim since I was 6.

Здесь можно задавать любые вопросы по образцу: Have you drawn a lot of pictures since you were 6?

I have been reading the book War and Peace for a couple of weeks.

I have been writing the article to the local newspaper for a couple of weeks.

I have been waiting for an answer from my pen-friend from America.

здесь можно задавать вопросы по образцу: Have you been reading the book War and Peace for a couple of weeks?

I haven't seen any film on TV this week.

I haven't played tennis this week.

I haven't visited my friends this week.

А здесь вопросы по образцу: Have you seen any films on TV this week?

Sometimes toys are passed down from generation to generation. Children get the old toys that their ancestors and relatives had. These toys can be called "the toys from the past". Usually families who are lacking in the finanical department do these kind of customs, but even those not too wealthy can have this practice. Some toys can keep their condition and not get too old or broken, but in a few generations the toys everntually have to be thrown out, and sometimes even earlier. For children the old toys are something of a wonder, for it was the toys that their ancestors and relatives played with. They might try to imagine the fondness that the owner of the toy had before for it, and how much fun they had playing with it. And with that, their love for the toy doubles.