Focus on Grammar
Fill in the gaps with the prepositions.
SMALL SOUTHERN CHILDREN’S RAILROAD
The Small Southern Children’s Railroad is 3.6 kilometers long and connects the Gorky Park ____ the Forest Park.
There were ____ 40 children’s railroads in the former USSR. Few of them are still operational.
Carriages ____ the children’s railroad are relatively spacious and there is enough space inside both for children and adults.
The Small Southern Children’s Railroad is one ____ the oldest; it celebrated its 60th anniversary ___ November 2000. From May through November, young railroad enthusiasts and students of Kharkiv schools come here to acquire knowledge and practical skills ____ this industry. They drive locomotives, work as train attendants, switchmen, and yard masters. The Small Southern rolling stock consists ____ Diesel locomotives, ____ fifteen passenger carriages, and two steam locomotives in honorary ‘retirement’. The children’s railroad is very popular ___ the Kharkivites and guests and has _____ 20,000 to 30,000 visitors annually.
13. Translate the given words and phrases into English:
практичний досвід, рухомий склад, тепловоз, паровоз, почесна пенсія, локомотив, відвідувач, відносно просторий, пасажирський, галузь, залізниця, працювати стрілочником, простір, здобувати знання.
14. Try to guess the meaning of the following English words by their definitions:
1. a railroad a) a self-propelled engine driven by steam,
electricity, or diesel power and used
for drawing trains along railway tracks;
2. a carriage b) a person employed to assist, guide,
or provide a service for others, especially for
the general public;
3. to drive c) a railway coach for passengers
4. a locomotive to control and guide the movement of
a vehicle;
5. an attendant d) a permanent track composed of a line of
parallel metal rails fixed to sleepers for
transporting passengers and goods in trains
15. Make a report on the topic “Kharkiv”.
1. Fill in “there is”, “there are”, “is there” or “are there”.
Example: There are many gardens and parks in Kharkiv.
1) ………. the biggest square of Europe in Kharkiv.
2) ………… any state museums in the city?
3) How many theatres ……….. in Kharkiv?
4) ………….. a Philharmonic Society in the city?
5) …………… many libraries in our city.
6) ……………any institutions of higher education in Kharkiv?
7) How many state museums …………… in our city?
8) ……………. a circus in the city?
9) ……………. over 15 cinemas in Kharkiv.
10) ……………. any concert halls in the city?
2. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of to be going to.
Example: He is going to Moscow next week.
1) We ……….. to the Historical Museum tomorrow.
2) He ………… to the library in the afternoon.
3) ….. you ……… to my place tonight?
4) She ……….. to enter Kharkiv G.S.Skovoroda National Pedagogical University.
5) Where……. they ……. to meet?
6) We (not) …………. to the Gorky Park.
7) The tourists ………… to visit the Museum of Art.
8) We …………… to meet at the Pokrovsky Cathedral tomorrow.
9) I ……………. to take my children to the Small Southern Children’s Railroad.
10) She (not) ……….. to the Museum of Nature on Sunday.
3. In pairs ask and answer the following questions using I (don’t) think/expect I will or I hope/’m sure/’m afraid I will/won’t.
Example: Do you think you will pass your exams?
I hope I will/I’m afraid I won’t.
1. move/houses
2. take up/new hobby
3. make new/friends
4. start having/new hobby
5. have/party on/birthday
6. learn/drive
7. enter/the University
4.Underline the correct form of the verb.
Example: Tom isn’t free on Sunday. He will work/is working.
1. I will go/am going to a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come with?
2. My uncle has bought bricks. He will build/is going to build a house
3. It will probably rain/is probably going to rain tomorrow.
4. I’m sure Tom will get/is going to get the job. He has a lot of experience.
5. I can’t meet you this evening. A friend of mine will come/is coming to see me.
6. A: Have you decided where to go for holidays yet?
B: Yes, we will go/are going to Italy.
7. Don’t worry about the dog. It won’t hurt/isn’t hurting you.
8. It’s Julia’s birthday today. She’s bought much food. She will cook/is going to cook a lot.
- Fill in the gaps with the correct form of will or to be going to and the verb in brackets.
Example A: Why are you buying flour and eggs?
B: Because I’m going to make (make) a cake.
1. A: I have decided what to buy Mum for her birthday .
B: Really. What …………… (you/buy) for her?
2. A: Did you invite Jackie to the party?
B: Oh no! I forgot! I …………… (do) it tonight.
3. A: Could I speak to John, please?
B: Wait a minute. I ………. (get) him for you.
4. A: What are your plans for the weekend?
B: I ………… (spend) some time with my family.
5. A: What are you doing on Saturday night?
B: Oh, I ………………. (probably/stay) at home.
6. A: Have you cleaned your room yet?
B: No, but I promise I …….. (do) it this afternoon.
7. A: Look at that boy!
B: Oh, yes! He ………. (climb) the tree.
8. A: Jason is very clever for his age.
B: Yes. He says he …………. (become) a doctor.
10 A: I’m too tired to cut the grass.
B: Don’t worry! I …….. (cut) it for you.
- Fill in the blanks.
Example: short …shorter …the shortest
1. thin ……… ………..
2. heavy ……. ……….
3. famous …….. ……….
4. old ……….. …………
5. long ………… …………
6. small………. …………
7. friendly……. …………
8. interesting …. ………..
9. careful …….. ……….
10. popular…… ………..
- Complete the sentences.
Example: The red dress is …the most expensive … of all. (expensive)
1. The clown with the red nose is ……….. than the other clown. (funny)
2. John is …………… than Jim. (tall)
3. A horse is ………….. than a dog. (big)
4. Tina is ………………. than her brother. (short)
5. George is …………….than James. (fat)
6. Sally is ……………… girl in the class. (beautiful)
7. A mouse is …………….than a cat. (small)
8. Bert is ………………. of all. (tall)
9. The red T-shirt is ………….. of all. (expensive)
10. David is ……………… than Tom . (young)
- Complete the sentences with a superlative.
Example: It’s a very nice room. It’s …the nicest room… in the hotel.
1. This cathedral is very old. It’s ………….. in Kharkiv.
2. This square is very big. It’s ………………in Europe.
3. It’s a very expensive restaurant. It’s ………….. in the city.
4. This cinema is very popular. It’s …………….. in Kharkiv.
In the following sentences use one of the + superlative.
Example: It’s a very nice room. It’s… one of the nicest rooms… in the hotel.
5. Kharkiv is a very big city. It’s ……………. in Ukraine.
6. Our city is an important administrative centre. It’s ………………………… in Ukraine.
7. Kharkiv G.S.Skovoroda National Pedagogical University is a very prestigious higher educational establishment. It’s ……………………………. in our city.
8. It’s a very old castle. It’s ………………………. in Ukraine.
- Write the questions using the words in brackets and answer them.
Example: (what/large/city/your country? )What…is the largest city in your country?
1. (what/old/building/your city) What………………………your city?
2. (who/famous/singer/your country) Who ………………..your country?
3. (what/prestigious/higher/educational/establishment/Kharkiv) What………………………………………Kharkiv?
4. (what/popular sport/Ukraine) What …………………….Ukraine?
5. (what/big square/Kharkiv) What …………………Kharkiv?
6. (what/popular cinema/your city) What ……………………your city?
7. (what/beautiful parks/Kharkiv) What …………………….Kharkiv?
8. (who/intelligent person/you know) Who …………………….you know?
9. (what/expensive thing/you ever bought) What ………………………..you’ve ever bought?
10. (what/happy day/your life) What …………………….. in your life?
10. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of will or to be going to and the verb in brackets.
Example: I hope pollution levels … will drop…soon. (drop)
1. It’s late. I think I……… a taxi. (take)
2. ……..Tom ……… us tonight. (visit)
3. He ……….. fourteen next year. (be)
4. Look at the clouds! It………..(rain)
5. The phone is ringing. I ……… (answer)
6. He ……….. for his father when he leaves school. (work)
7. I’m sure we ………… his party. (enjoy)
8. Where you ………………? (meet)
9. There is a hole in the bottom of the boat. It ………… (sink)
10. Who ……… you ……… to the party? (invite)