Use the verbs in brackets in the proper tense form. a) Present Continuous.

1.The children (to go) to school by bus today. 2. She (to write) a letter now. 3. Mary (to clean) her teeth. 4. My sister (to wash) up dishes in the kitchen now. 5. We (to swim) across the river. 6. The cat (to run) across the yard. 7. My father (to read) a magazine. 8. The children (to play) football at the moment. 9. I (to drink) water. 10. The teacher (to stand) at the blackboard and (to write). 11. I usually read at night, but now I (to watch) TV. 12 They (do) their homework.

б) Past Continuous.

l. The weather was nice. Several boats (to sail) along the river. 2. She (to go) to the library when I met her. 3. She (to sing), all (to listen) attentively. 3. Last Monday at 9 o’clock John (to have) a test in grammar. 4. He (to talk) and (to talk). 5. All (to laugh). 6. He (to drive) too fast that is why the police stopped him. 7. She (to clean) the windows when we came. 8. Yesterday at 5 I (to read) a newspaper.

в) Future Continuous.

1. Tomorrow at 9 o’clock they (to finish) their work. 2. This time next month I (to sit) on the bank of a river. 3. Come at 12 o’clock sharp. All (to watch) TV then. 4. Next time when you see me I (to wear) my new dress. 5. This time next week you (to enjoy) yourself in the South

Many people like watching TV in their free time. It’s one of my favourite pastimes too. However, I try not to spend a lot of time in front of the screen. I usually watch music channels, new and interesting films, funny cartoons and educational programs. I’d like to tell you a little bit about my favourite TV program. It’s an informative show called “Galileo”. It is named after a famous scientist Galileo Galilei, who liked making experiments. I watch this program regularly and try not to miss the next issue. It is usually shown at weekends. Each time the presenter of the program Alexander Pushnoy explains different phenomena of nature and shows amazing experiments. Most of all I like the part with these experiments. In my opinion, “Galileo” show is interesting not only for children but also for adults. Not every adult knows seemingly obvious facts. For example, why the sky is blue, why the sugar is sweet, how the paste is colored in tubes. This program can surprise even the most skeptical spectator. Usually each edition contains five different stories and experiments. Together with the presenter you can travel to distant places and even transfer in time. The “Galileo” team has several special agents, who conduct the experiments at scientific laboratories, factories and plants. Sometimes they travel into past or future. Some episodes are shot in foreign countries, such as Japan, the USA, Ukraine, etc. My favourite program ends with the words “The world is more interesting than you think”. I absolutely agree with this statement and I always recommend my friends to watch “Galileo”.

Winter is the nicest season!

In winter I can have a very good time. I can enjoy skating, skiing, playing snowballs and sledging. Winter is the time for fun! In winter it snows much. Forests and fields are white with snow. They look wonderfull in winter! Snow sparkles in the sun. Frost paints on the windows and there are many icicles hanging from the roofs.

I think winter is a beautiful season!

Перевод:

Зимой я могу проводить время очень хорошо. Я с удовольствием катаюсь на коньках, лыжах, санках и играю в снежки. Зима - время для веселья. Зимой много снега. Леса и поля белые. Зимой они выглядят великолепно. Снег сверкает на солнышке. Мороз разукрашивает окна, а с крыш свисают сосульки.

Я думаю, зима - красивое время года. и перевод