Е.Р. Фонтанова - Self-Study Book in English Grammar for Junior Students of the Humanities (1110819), страница 4
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Why is your office in such a mess? - I have already been looking for his application foran hour, but I can’t find it.15. The change in climate often affects people’s health.16. You are always changing your mind. I don’t like it.17. There have been no changes in the banking sphere for the last 2 years.18. Our financial system is undergoing positive global changes.19. This event has fundamentally changed the policy of the ministry.20.
It has become easier to communicate information lately.21. We haven’t been communicating with them for the last 5 years.22. Effective communication is possible only if all participants speak English.23. One cannot deny that English is a means of intercommunication now.24. As far as any language is concerned, it develops to meet the needs of its speakers.25. Environment problems concern all of us, don’t they?26. We are mainly concerned with real facts.27.
We are concerned to find the correct decision.28. Deep concern is growing about the environment of our planet.29. Do you know anything concerning this plan? - No, I don’t.30. He has been overworking. That’s why he looks so tired. I am concerned about his health.31. That’s a matter of great concern for the whole country.32. The main concern of the book is to analyze these facts.33. The computer performs calculations and processes information34. In spite of the development of television radio is still one of the most important sourcesof information.35. How are they disseminating up-to-date information these days?36. Available information isn’t enough to make decision.37. He needs up to date information.38.
Eventually the flow of information that the man faces is increasing.2139. My aunt leads a quiet life in the country.40. In my opinion the existing system of education leads the society to the decay.41. The road leads downtown.42. How long have you been leading this firm?43. Despite some shortcomings, his leadership can be called energy and firm.44. All leading countries of Europe are taking part in this conference.45. The Internet, the most effective means of global communication, is rapidly spreading tothe developing countries.46. Your friendship means a lot for me.47.
What do you mean saying that?48. I have been trying to find optimal means for the last half an hour, but there is no result.49. The course is meant only for beginners.50. They have been using the most effective means of communication since they startedworking.51. These goods are by no means satisfactory.52. Does the end always justify the means?6.1.2.3.4.5.Accepting all this, historians suggest that the Celts were highly successful farmers.He proposed to her in the evening and she accepted his proposal.They have never accepted this approach.Has he accepted an offer of this company yet?It is generally accepted that influence of the American mass culture has been great lately.6.
What gave him an advantage over other sportsmen during the competition? – Hisexperience did.7. Why hasn’t he taken advantage of the situation?8. Helen has spoken English since childhood. That gives her an advantage over otherstudents.9. When she was young, her connections gave her an advantage over the others.10. By saving we have already gained an advantage over other companies.11. Tom’s university education gives him an advantage over other applicants who have neverbeen to a university.12. During the last years farmers of this region have applied extensively the latest agriculturalachievements.13. Have you filled in the application form for a new passport yet? - Yes, I have.14. He applied to the dean for permission last year.15.
What rule have you applied to this sentence?16. Last year they applied this method extensively and consistently.17. So far we haven’t paid much attention to applied sciences.18. How did the culture of the early Britons change under the influence of Christianity?19. Old English changed greatly under the influence of Norman French.20. This work has influenced greatly the further development of science.21. He has never used his influence to help his son.22.
These facts didn’t have direct influence on after war events.23. How long in his youth was he under the influence of this philosopher?228.1. They have been using the most effective means of communication since they startedworking.2. Have you ever studied applied sciences?3. These means of communication have been widely used lately.4. Why has he been so long under the influence of this man?5. I have launched several programs, but I don’t like any of them.6. How long have you been leading this group?7. These words have been in common use since 90s.8.
He has known about the advantages of this method for a long time.9. We have got an advantage over other companies by selecting staff carefully.10. Someone has been using my bicycle. The chain has fallen off.10.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.The plot of the new novel has gradually developed in the author’s mind.It was an important stage in the development of the society.The lecturer didn’t develop this topic at the last conference.How long ago did the country start to develop its natural resources?She had been singing for many years before she finally developed into a star.When did they develop the new method?How long had he been developing this method before he presented it to the public?It was the London dialect from which the national language developed in the 14th century.9. The French in the past made great effort to oppose the influence of English on French.10.
He was making no efforts at that moment to change the situation.11. She was happy that she had entered the university without any efforts.12. Despite tremendous efforts to save the bank it has gone bankrupt recently.13. Conscious efforts haven’t helped you to become a gifted actor.14. He wasn’t cut for mental effort.15. Despite all efforts, the French army was defeated and suffered heavy losses in the battle.16.
Your success last year was worth the effort you had made.17. While I was going home I was thinking about the human nature.18. At that time he was studying the humanities at the university.19. He was fighting for human rights all his life.20. He was one of the most humane people I had ever worked with.21. He also marked a very humane attitude of doctors to patients at the meeting.22. Old English greatly changed under the influence of Norman French.23. How long had this playwright been under his influence by the time he wrote his novel?24. All morning they were discussing the influence of stars on people.25.
It seems to me that the spread of mass culture has negatively influenced the mentality ofthe nation.26. Most part of Europe happened to be influenced by the ideas of the Renaissance.27. When did this company launch a new product?28. Our profits increased last year as we had launched a massive advertising campaign.29. The first missile of this kind was launched in 1958.30. A month ago some influential politicians launched a new political movement.31. We launched a program of international exchange of students last year.32. Last week the Democratic Party launched its election campaign.2333. He launched a fierce attack on his political opponents at the meeting.34. Scientists have just delayed the launch of the spaceship.35. He has launched the project this week.36.
They had been providing the girl with the means of substance all the time until sheattained the degree.37. The hotel where we were staying during the holiday provided different services.38. At the meeting the president provided a complete explanation of economic policy.39. He had a large family to provide for.40. This software has provided the scientist with necessary statistics.41. The invention of the printing press provided educated people of the 15th century withbooks.12.1. I think that she won’t accept your views on economic situation in Russia.2.
They will probably apply to the Council for a grant.3. Many experts believe that the Greenhouse effect will bring significant changes to theEarth’s climate.4. There will be new discoveries in the area of communication in the 21st century.5. I’ll pass on your comments to the people concerned.6. Available information won’t help us, will it?7. The spread of these ideas will negatively influence the mentality of the nation.8. Information retrieval system will facilitate your work.9. This will lead, in my opinion, to further problems.
- Let’s not develop this topic, shallwe?10. Your hard work will by all means lead to a success.11. Stand here. They will be changing the guard in a minute and you will get a good view.12. We’ll have accepted his offer by tomorrow evening.13.1.2.3.4.5.6.7.The president hopes that all leading countries of Europe will take part in the conference.When are all applicants meeting?I am sure that this company will soon gain an advantage over its competitors.I’m afraid that we don’t accept cheques. - Then I’ll pay by credit card.I’ll be able to go to the conference in case we launch a new model.I don’t think he will communicate with us.The Democratic Party is launching an election campaign on Monday.14.According to the up to date information the Town Council is going to build a new swimmingpool in the centre of town.