Read the text. Distinguish Fact from Opinion. Two of the statements below present facts, which can be proved. The other statement is an opinion, which expresses someone’s thoughts or beliefs. Label the statements F for fact and O for opinion. 1. . Ice carves are often sculptors of chefs.
2. . An ice carving is more elegant than a snow sculpture.
3. At some ice carving contests, teams make massive sculptures from 25 blocks of ice.

THE ART AND SPORT OF ICE AND SNOW SCULPTURE
Ice carving and snow sculpturing are sports as well as arts. The Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada hosts contests in these sports each winter. The region is a perfect site for these events. It has long cold winters and ample snowfall. The sculptures are works of art.
Ice carving is an art. Ice sculptures range from massive monuments to small decorations. The artists who make them may be sculptors or chefs. But ice carving is also a sport. Contests may last for days. Teams of two or more people sculpt blocks of ice the size of large suitcases. At some contests, a team works on one block of ice. At other contests, a team may create a sculpture from 25 blocks of ice.
The art of snow sculpturing attracts sculptors who normally work with other materials. They enjoy working with snow because they can make massive forms in a short time. In contests, teams of three or four people sculpt one large snow block. The blocks may be the size of a small room. They may weigh 35 tons. These contests last for two to five days. Artists work day and night to finish on time. Once completed, the snow sculptures are displayed. The sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts. [3]

I. When I called at his house, they told me that he had left an hour before. 2. When I came tothe station, I did not find my friend there as I was five minutes late and the train had left. 3. He wanted to visit the place where he had lived in his childhood. 4. The telegram came some minutes after he had left. 5. She looked very tired as she had worked hard. 6. I returned to the hotel only late at night as I had lost my way in the fog. When I  came up to my room, I saw Pete who was standing at the door of the room. He waiting for me as he had lost his key and could not get in. 7. When I woke up, it was already ten o'clock. I called my brother. Nobody answered. He had already left. 8. I went up to the open window. The rain had stopped and the sun was shining brightly. The birds in the garden were singing. The morning was fine. 9. When the rain stopped I look out of the window and saw John who was standing under a tree waiting for me.

Упр. 200. Раскройте скобки, : Present Simple, Past Simple, Present Continuous, Past Continuous. 1. Nina celebrated her birthday yesterday. Her room looked beautiful, there were many flowers in it. When I came in, somebody was playing the piano, two or three pairs were dancing. 2. Listen! Somebody is playing the piano. 3. I  like music very much. 4. When I  looked out of the window, it was raining heavily and people were hurrying along the streets. 5. What  were you doing at seven o'clock yesterday? — I was having supper. 6. When I  came home yesterday, I  saw that all my family was sitting round the table. Father was reading a letter from my uncle who  lived in Kiev. 7. Where were you  yesterday? — I was at home the whole day. — How strange. I rang you up at two o'clock, but nobody  answered. — Oh, I was in the garden. I was reading your book and did not hear the telephone. 8. What wereyou  doing at five o'clock yesterday? — I was working in the library. — I was there, too, but I did not  see you. 9. Yesterday I was working at my English from five till seven. 10. It was raining the whole day yesterday. 11. Where is your sister  now? — She is in her room. She is doing her homework.

 

Упр. 201. Раскройте скобки, : Present, Past, Future Simple; Present, Past Continuous. 1. Look at these children: they are skating very well. 2.Did You  skate last Sunday? — Yes, we were skating the whole day last Sunday. We will skate again next Sunday. 3. My brother can skate very well. He  skates every Sunday. 4. What are you  doing now? — I am washing the dishes. 5. What were you  doing at three o'clock yesterday? — I was having dinner. 6. are You haveing dinner now? 7. Where does your brother  work? — He  works at an institute. 8. was Your grandmother  sleeping when you came home yesterday? 9. What will your brother  do tomorrow? 10. I did not  go to the shop yesterday. I will go to the shop tomorrow. 11. Where was Kate  going when you  met her yesterday? 12. Every day the boss  enters the office at nine o'clock. 13. Yesterday the boss  entered the office at half past nine. 14. When will the secretary  come tomorrow? 15. At six o'clock yesterday we were listening to a very interesting lecture. 16. When I  entered the office, the secretary was typing some letters. 17. My friend  rang)me up at eight o'clock yesterday.