Lesson three Oral topic: in the chemical laboratory Grammar

Exercise 6. Express your satisfaction with the news according to the model.

Model:

We decided to translate it. – I’m glad it will be translated. He made up his mind to see you off. – I’m delighted I shall be seen off.

1. They decided to do this job at once. 2. She decided to finish the article. 3. He made up his mind to deliver this lecture. 4. She made up her mind to send a letter to Peter.

Exercise 7. Express your surprise in response to the statements given below. Use the model.

Model:

They will make the report in time. – Will the report really be made? He sent the telegram at once. – Was the telegram really sent? They have made the experiment. – Has the experiment really been made?

1. They built this house in the last century. 2. We shall finish the work today. 3. He prepared the report. 4. She’ll take her exam next month. 5. The museum greatly impressed them. 6. They have opened the exhibition. 7. He has done the translation.

Exercise 8. Practise verb-preposition combinations used in the passive voice. Change the active construction into a passive one as in the model.

Model:

They immediately sent for a doctor. – The doctor was immediately sent for.

Mind the translation of the following verbs:
laugh at – смеяться над;
look for – искать;
look through – просматривать;
look at – смотреть на что-либо, кого-либо;
look after – присматривать;
take care of – заботиться;
listen to – слушать;
call for – заходить за кем-либо;
put aside – откладывать в сторону.

1. They often laugh at this boy. 2. He will look for these documents. 3. We shall take care of your son. 4. The professor will operate on this woman. 5. We are looking through these articles. 6. We listened to the speaker with great interest. 7. The boy hurriedly put aside books and note-books. 8. The nurse will look after these patients. 9. Did you call for them yesterday? 10. I shall take care of the patient. 11. They didn’t look at him. 12. I will rely on your findings.