I. Put the verbs in brackets into a correct form (ing-form or infinitive).
1. The snow kept (fall) and the workmen grew tired of (try) (keep) the roads clear.
2. He offered (lend) me the money. I didn't like (take) it but I had no alternative.
3. Do you remember (read) about it?
No, at that time I was too young (read) newspapers.
4. Did you remember (book) seats for the theatre tomorrow?
Yes, I have the tickets here. Would you like (keep) them? I am inclined (lose) theatre tickets.
5. Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).
6. I didn't know how (get) to your house so I stopped (ask) the way.
7. I wish my refrigerator would stop (make) that horrible noise. You can't hear anyone (speak).
8. He heard the clock (strike) six and knew that it was time for him (get) up.
9. I knew I wasn't the first arrive), for I saw smoke (rise) from the chimney.
10. There was no way of (get) out of the building except by (climb) down a rope and Ann was too terrified
(do) this.
11. I'm not used to (drive) on the left.
When you see everyone else (do) it you'll find it quite easy (do) yourself.
12. I don't like (get) bills but when I do get them I like (pay) them promptly.
13. Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it?
I didn't like (cross) it because of the bull. I never see a bull without (think) that it
wants (chase) me.
14. There are people who can't help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on banana skin.
15. It's no good (write) to him; he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.

                                                 My Hometown

I live in Taraz. It is one of the largest cities of Kazakhstan. It lies at the junction of the Talas River and the Turk-Sib Railway.

Taraz is one of the oldest cities of Kazakhstan. The first settlement appeared in the Talas River valley about twenty centuries ago. The ancient city of Taraz flourished as a stop along the Silk Road until it was destroyed by Mongol armies in the 13th century. About five centuries later, a new town called Auliye-Ata was established here. During its long history the town had different names and the last change was made in 1997 when Zhambyl became Taraz.

Now the population of the city is about 350,000 people. The modern city has large phosphate-processing works; a large power station; sugar, leather, and footwear factories; and a wool-washing plant.

I think Taraz is a beautiful city and an interesting place to visit. There are mosques, mausoleums and museums here. We have three universities and a lot of colleges and schools. There are also sports clubs and a large stadium, cinemas and one of the most beautiful buildings of our city – Regional Drama Theatre.

I love my city.

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                                                       Мой город

Я живу в Таразе. Это один из крупнейших городов Казахстана. Он расположен у пересечения реки Талас и Туркcиба.

Тараз - один из древнейших городов Казахстана. Первое поселение появилось в долине реки Талас около двадцати веков назад. Древний Тараз процветал как город-остановка на Великом шелковом пути, пока не был разрушен монгольскими войсками в 13 веке. Спустя пять веков здесь был основан новый город под названием Аулие-Ата. За свою долгую историю город имел разные названия, и последнее изменение произошло в 1997 году, когда Жамбыл стал Таразом.

Сейчас население города составляет около 350 000 человек. Современный город имеет крупные фосфатоперерабатывающие заводы; большую электростанцию; сахарный завод, кожевенный завод, обувная и шерстомойная фабрики.

Я думаю, что Тараз - красивый город и интересное место для посещения. Здесь есть мечети, мавзолеи и музеи. У нас есть три университета и много колледжей и школ. Есть также спортивные клубы и большой стадион, кинотеатры и одно из самых красивых зданий нашего города - Областной драмтеатр.

Я люблю мой город.

ответ:

as long back as i can remember i always liked football. i like playing football and watching it discussing players, coaches, trainers and judges. my father took me to football lessons when i was 6 and i was the smallest player in the team and other boys were already 7-8 years old. right now i’m 12 and i hope i can become a professional player one day. i understand that i need to train a lot and work on myself all the time.

i’ve made some progress already, for example, i play for my school team even though most of the team players are 13-14 years old. last year we couldn’t get any medals but i’m sure we are going to do better this year.