17 By the end of the year, Eric will have worked on his new computer gadget for almost seven months.
Обоснование: В данном случае употребляется будущее время "future perfect" (will have + V3), чтобы выразить завершенное действие к моменту в будущем, в данном случае к концу года.
18 Will you help me to upgrade my Internet connection to broadband?
Обоснование: В данном случае используется будущее время "future simple" для выражения предложения и просьбы о помощи в будущем.
19 You can't carry all these bags yourself. I will take some of them off your hands.
Обоснование: Здесь используется будущее время "future simple" для выражения готовности помочь в будущем.
20 At this time tomorrow evening, I will be watching my favorite TV show.
Обоснование: Здесь используется конструкция "will be + V-ing" для выражения действия, которое будет происходить в определенный момент в будущем.
21 Be careful! You are going to spill coffee on your keyboard!
Обоснование: В данном случае используется конструкция "-to be going to + V" для выражения намерения или предсказания о неизбежном действии в будущем.
22 The train will arrive at 12:30, so we have plenty of time to get there.
Обоснование: Здесь используется будущее время "future simple" для выражения факта или события, которое произойдет в будущем.
23 Mr Higgins will give a demonstration of the new robot tomorrow evening.
Обоснование: В данном случае используется будущее время "future simple" для выражения запланированного действия в будущем.
24 Kate is retaking her driving test next week. – I know. She will have taken it three times by then.
Обоснование: Здесь используется будущее время "future perfect" (will have + V3), чтобы выразить завершенное действие к определенному моменту в будущем (в данном случае, к моменту следующей недели).
25 I will install the anti-virus software on your computer as soon as I get home tonight, I promise.
Обоснование: Здесь используется будущее время "future simple" для выражения готовности или обещания сделать что-то в будущем.
26 Are you having a dinner party tomorrow?
Обоснование: В данном случае используется Present Continuous, чтобы выразить запланированное действие в будущем.
1. A as safe as B safer than C less safe than D the safest
The correct answer is B safer than.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the safety of traveling by plane with traveling by train. The word "isn't" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is not as safe as train travel. Therefore, the correct answer is "safer than."
2. faster the fastest fastest very fast
The correct answer is the fastest.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the speed of traveling by plane with other means of transport. The word "definitely" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is the fastest compared to other means of transport. Therefore, the correct answer is "the fastest."
3. to flying to fly of flying of a fly
The correct answer is to fly.
Explanation: The phrase "to fly" indicates the idea or concept that the person enjoys. Therefore, the correct answer is "to fly."
4. less easy as easy easier the easiest
The correct answer is easier.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the ease of losing luggage when traveling by plane versus other means of transport. The word "losing" in the sentence indicates that it is easier to lose luggage when traveling by plane. Therefore, the correct answer is "easier."
5. less difficult as difficult more difficult difficulter
The correct answer is more difficult.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the difficulty of getting a seat on a particular flight with other means of transport. The word "often" in the sentence indicates that it is more difficult to get a seat on a particular flight. Therefore, the correct answer is "more difficult."
6. really organized more organized less organized as organized
The correct answer is more organized.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the organization of booking a seat on a plane versus other means of transport. The word "have to" in the sentence indicates that it is more organized to book a seat on a plane. Therefore, the correct answer is "more organized."
7. civilized as civilized more civilized less civilized
The correct answer is more civilized.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of civilization experienced when traveling by plane compared to other means of transport. The word "feel" in the sentence indicates that plane travel is more civilized. Therefore, the correct answer is "more civilized."
8. looked after looked about taken after taken care
The correct answer is taken care.
Explanation: The phrase "being" indicates that something is done for the person when traveling by plane. The word "really" in the sentence indicates that the person is taken care of. Therefore, the correct answer is "taken care."
9. as excited as exciting more exciting the most exciting
The correct answer is the most exciting.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the excitement of flying with other means of travel. The word "experience" in the sentence indicates that flying in itself is the most exciting. Therefore, the correct answer is "the most exciting."
10. least expensive less expensive more expensive most expensive
The correct answer is more expensive.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cost of flying with other means of travel. The phrase "may be" indicates that flying can be more expensive. Therefore, the correct answer is "more expensive."
2. Key word transformations:
1. John is as intelligent as Jacob. (than)
Jacob is as intelligent as John.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the intelligence of John and Jacob. The word "as" indicates that both John and Jacob are equally intelligent. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Jacob is as intelligent as John."
2. My sweater costs as much as your shoes. (expensive)
My sweater is as expensive as your shoes.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cost of the sweater and the shoes. The word "as much as" indicates that both the sweater and the shoes have the same cost. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My sweater is as expensive as your shoes."
3. I have never seen a better film. (the)
This is the best film I have ever seen.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the quality of the film. The word "never" indicates that the person has never seen a film better than this. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the best film I have ever seen."
4. I can't type as fast as Alex. (can)
Alex can type faster than me.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the typing speed of the person and Alex. The phrase "can't type as fast as" indicates that the person is slower than Alex. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Alex can type faster than me."
5. Nobody is as stupid as he is. (person)
He is the stupidest person in the world.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of stupidity of the person with other people. The phrase "as stupid as" indicates that the person is the most stupid. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He is the stupidest person in the world."
6. Your house is bigger than mine. (big)
My house is smaller than yours.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the size of the person's house with the size of the other person's house. The word "bigger" indicates that the other person's house is larger. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My house is smaller than yours."
7. You won't find a more reasonable price. (will)
This is the most reasonable price you will find.
Explanation: The sentence is stating that the person will not find a price that is more reasonable than this. The word "won't" indicates a negative future statement. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the most reasonable price you will find."
8. I've never met such a charming man before. (the)
He's the most charming man I have ever met.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of charm of the man. The phrase "never met such a charming man before" indicates that the person has never met a more charming man. Therefore, the correct transformation is "He's the most charming man I have ever met."
9. If we get there fast it will be better. (faster)
The faster we get there, the better.
Explanation: The sentence is expressing a conditional statement about the speed of getting to a place. The phrase "get there fast" indicates that getting there faster will result in a better outcome. Therefore, the correct transformation is "The faster we get there, the better."
10. I live nearer to school than you do. (than)
You live farther from school than I do.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the distance of the person's house from school with the distance of the other person's house from school. The phrase "nearer to" indicates that the person's house is closer to school. Therefore, the correct transformation is "You live farther from school than I do."
11. Cats are more sensitive than dogs. (than)
Dogs are less sensitive than cats.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of sensitivity of cats and dogs. The word "more" indicates that cats are more sensitive than dogs. Therefore, the correct transformation is "Dogs are less sensitive than cats."
12. No form of transport is as comfortable as the train. (the)
The train is the most comfortable form of transport.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of comfort of different forms of transport. The phrase "as comfortable as" indicates that no other form of transport is as comfortable as the train. Therefore, the correct transformation is "The train is the most comfortable form of transport."
13. He doesn't drive as carefully as my mother. (than)
My mother drives more carefully than he does.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the level of carefulness in driving of the person and the person's mother. The phrase "as carefully as" indicates that the person does not drive as carefully as the mother. Therefore, the correct transformation is "My mother drives more carefully than he does."
14. Helen doesn't cook as well as I do. (better)
I am a better cook than Helen.
Explanation: The sentence is comparing the cooking skills of the person and Helen. The phrase "as well as" indicates that the person cooks better than Helen. Therefore, the correct transformation is "I am a better cook than Helen."
15. No car is faster than this one. (of)
This is the fastest car.
Explanation: The sentence is stating that this car is the fastest. The phrase "No car is faster than" indicates that there is no other car that is faster than this one. Therefore, the correct transformation is "This is the fastest car."
