1. I’ll never forget (going) to school for the first time. I remember that day quite clearly.
2. David was happy (to find) his aunt.
3. I tried (to reach) the shelf but I wasn’t tall enough.
4. He likes (being invited) by his friends.
5. You don’t need (to paint) the door. It doesn’t need (painting).
6. Stop (arguing) and start (working).
7. ‘Did you remember (to lock) the door?’ ‘No, I’ll go back and do it now.’
8. If it is worth (doing), it is worth (being done) well.
9. ‘How did the thief get into the house?’ ‘I forgot (to shut) the window.’
10. They accuse him of (having robbed) their house.
11. If you can’t turn the key try (putting) some oil in the lock.
12. Have you finished (writing)?
13. He always helps me (to do) my homework.
14. He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can’t help (smiling).
15. She decided (not to buy) the car.
16. Do you mind him (being examined) by a cardiologist?
17. I don’t enjoy (going) to the dentist.
18. Excuse me for (breaking) your beautiful vase.
19. I clearly remember (having paid) him. I gave him $20.
20. After (saying) this he left the room.
1. A bad hair day. r) Неудачный день.
2. A big cheese. e) Важный человек, шишка.
3. A blind date. w) Свидание вслепую.
4. A real gaga. ab) Человек страдающий старческим слабоумием.
5. A shaggy dog story. a) Бессмысленный рассказ.
6. A top dog. d) Важная персона.
7. An acid test. x) Серьёзное испытание.
8. An old head on young shoulders. l) Мудр не по годам.
9. By hook or by crook. k) Любым путём
10. It is up to you. m) На Ваше усмотрение.
11. It’s a piece of cake. ad) Это очень легко.
12. Straight from the horse’s mouth. j) Из первых уст.
13. To be a bad egg. q) Непутёвый, никудышный человек.
14. To be as happy as a lark. b) Быть весёлым.
15. To beat around the bush. aa) Ходить вокруг да около.
16. To bite off more than one can chew. t) Переоценить свои силы.
17. To bring home the bacon. s) Обеспечить семью.
18. To cook someone’s goose. n) Навредить кому-то.
19. To eat one’s words. i) Забрать свои слова обратно.
20. To feel blue. g) Грустить.
21. To fish for… o) Напрашиваться на…
22. To have a finger in every pie. c) В каждой бочке затычка.
23. To have one’s head in the clouds. f) Витать в облаках.
24. To keep one’s eye on the ball. h) Держать руку на пульсе.
25. To keep one’s shoulder to the wheel. ac) Энергично взяться за работу.
26. To let the cat out of the bag. v) Проговориться.
27. To put all eggs in one basket. u) Поставить всё на одну карту.
28. To put two and two together. y) Смекнуть, что к чему.
29. To take it on the chin. p) Не падать духом.
30. You can’t have your cake and eat it too. z) Ты не можешь быть в 2 местах одновременно.
