Exercise 24 Translate the following sentences.

1. Where is my suit? – It is in the wardrobe. 2. It is the book of a well-known English writer. 3. Have you watched this film? – No, I have not. But I am going to do it. 4. Look at this building. It is the highest building in our city. 5. It is important to learn new English words every day. 6. It is hard to learn this subject in a short time. 7. It is known that new railway will connect two big cities. 8. It is no use missing lessons. It would be difficult to pass the exam. 9. It was the railway that became the shortest way from Europe to Asia. 10. It is the railways that are the most popular means of travel. 11. It was only yesterday when we discussed the plan of work at the project. 12. It gets dark early in winter. 13. It was raining cats and dogs. 14. It got colder.

Exercise 25 Paraphrase the following sentences using the emphatic constructionIt is (was) … that (who, which).

1.The Cherepanovsconstructed the first steam locomotive in Russia. 2. Climatic conditions made the construction of this line difficult. 3. In 1891 the construction of Trans-Siberian railway began. 4. The first steam trains opened up a new era in transportation. 5. Railways are the safest and the most popular means of communications.

Exercise 26 Complete the sentences. Useit’s + A + to + B.

Model: It’s easy to understand him because he speaks very slowly.

1. ..., Jill. How are you? 2. ... at night. There is always a lot of noise. 3. A lot of cities are not safe. ... at night. 4. If you haven’t got a well-paid job, ... money. 5. ... warm clothes in hot weather. 6. Everybody is very friendly in this town. ... .

Exercise 27 What doesitrefer to in the following sentences?

Model: It’s very interesting. I’ve just read Chapter 10. (it = a book or a novel)

1. We stood on it and looked down at the river. 2. It landed ten minutes ago. 3. It’s next Saturday in St. Mary’s Church. Then the reception’s in the Bedford Hotel. 4. It isn’t very sharp. I can’t cut the meat. 5. I can’t see my face in it. It’s cracked. 6. It barked and ran after us. 7. Can I have it well done, please, with chips? 8. I like it dry and white. 9. I need a new bulb for it. 10. I don’t take it in tea, but I take one spoonful in coffee.

Exercise 28 Putthis, these, itortheyinto the gaps.

Model: A: Bob, this is my mother.

B: Hello, Mrs Smith.

1. Take ... bags into the kitchen. 2. I don’t like ... music. 3. Is ... book John’s? – Yes, ... is. 4. Are ... books Mary’s? – Yes, ... are. 5. How much are ... glasses? – ...’re very cheap. 6. ... exercise is very easy. – No, ... isn’t. ...’s difficult.

Exercise 29 Putthat, those, itortheyinto the gaps.

1. Is ... your brother over there? 2. Look at ... beautiful flowers! 3. What’s ... in your bag? 4. Is ... house Ann’s? – Yes, ... is. 5. Are ... boys your brothers? Yes, ... are. 6. How much is ... hi-fi? – ...’s $350. 7. Do you like ... shoes? – No, I don’t. ...’re horrible.