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XV. a) Let the members of the class ask and answer questions as in
the model. Give a short answer using contracted forms. Add a sentence of
your own.
M o d e l : Is your sister a student?
No, she isn’t. She is still a pupil.
b) Respond to the negative sentence of your fellowDstudent as in the
model. Use contracted forms. Work in pairs.
M o d e l : His father isn’t a doctor.
No, he isn’t. He is an officer.
XVI. a) Give questions to the following sentences:
1. On Saturday Mr. Sandford is at home after four. 2. My
brother is still at the office. 3. Mr. Smith is a good doctor. 4. My
mother is glad to see you.
b) Each sentence describes a certain situation in a concise way. Some
points of the situation are already known to you. Find out some more
details about the situation by asking questions. Work in pairs. Use
conversational phrases expressing approval and disapproval where possible.
M o d e l : Mrs. Sandford is in the park.
Nice, isn’t it? Is she alone there?
No, she isn’t.
With whom is she there?
With Benny, her son, you know.
Yes, I see.
XVII. Let the members of the class ask and answer questions as in
the model. Use contracted forms.
M o d e l 1 : Is she as tall as her friend?
She’s much taller than her friend.
M o d e l 2 : Is Nina active?
She’s the most active of all.
XVIII. Translate the following into English:
1. В чем дело (что случилось)? — Джон болен. 2. Он лежит? —
Да, но ему сегодня лучше. 3. Том дома? — Нет, его нет. Он
обычно
бывает дома в пять. 4. В субботу я бываю дома в четыре. 5. Где
Бэнни? — Он в парке. 6. Кто он? — Он врач. 7. Доктор Сэндфорд
дома? — Он еще в больнице. 8.
Бэнни в парке, не так ли? 9. Когда
они бывают дома в субботу? — В шесть. 10. Они всегда рады видеть
вас. 11.
Какая жалость, что его нет дома. 12. Какая жалость,
она все
еще в постели.
