I. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление времён группы Continuous (Present, Past, Future) и группы Perfect (Present, Past, Future) в действительном и страдательном залогах. Выпишите сказуемые и укажите их видовременные формы.

1. According to schedule this train was due to arrive at 12.30, but because of track repair work, it is being delayed.

2. The passengers were invited to get on the train and now they are saying good bye to those who had come to see them off.

3. China is planning to construct several thousand kilometers of track for the transportation of passengers and trains.

II. Перепишите и переведите предложения, поставив глагол в нужную форму.

1. The new three wagon Tank Train (to test – Present Perfect Passive) in severe winter conditions on the Alaska Railroad.

2. The construction of both the bridge and the dam (to complete – Future Perfect Passive) by the beginning of the navigation season.

3. At present 2,500 km of high speed lines (to construct – Present Continuous Passive) in Europe and Asia.

III. Перепишите и переведите предложения, выбрав правильную     форму сказуемого (Active or Passive).

1. Air-conditioning system always (maintains; is maintained) the optimum temperature and humidity in the carriage.

2. A new high-speed railway line (is building; is being built) in the North of Russia now.

3. The flood (has caused, has been caused) considerable damage to the railway track.

IV. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление модальных глаголов. Подчеркните модальные глаголы в английских предложениях и в переводе

1. Both direct and alternating current may be used on electrified railways.

2. Steel, which is used for the production of rails, must be of high quality.

3. The double-track railways are more convenient than single-track railways because the trains need not wait for the other trains to pass.

V. Образуйте от данных глаголов две формы Participle I. Полученные причастия переведите на русский язык

Model: to read – a) reading – читая, читающий;

                               b) having read – прочитав

1) to process; 2) to break; 3) to buy; 4) to pass; 5) to connect; 6) to know; 7) to require; 8) to fulfill; 9) to invent; 10) to take; 11) to tell; 12) to forbid;
13) to damage; 14) to sign; 15) to report.

VI. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление Participle I в функциях определения и обстоятельства. Подчеркните причастия I в английских предложениях и в переводе.

1. The journey from London to Norwich (184 km) takes exactly two hours, including stops.

2. The Oktyabrskaya Raiways offers additional discounts for passengers travelling to Finland with children under the age of 17.

3. In 1786, William Murdock, an English engineer, constructed a working model of a small steam locomotive.

VII. Образуйте от  глаголов данных в скобках, Participle II. Полученные причастия переведите на русский язык

Model: a (to write) article – a written article – написанная статья.

1) the (to carry out) experiment; 2) freight (to deliver) 2 hours ago;
3) a wagon (to use) for the transportation of liquid goods; 4) new electronic devices (to display) at the exhibition; 5) (to ensure) minimum of service;
6) an (to overcrowd) bus; 7) fuel (to use) in jet engines; 8) a new Metro station (to decorate) with marble and bronze; 9) (to take) measures;
10) a driver (to fine) for over-speeding.
 

VIII. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление Participle II в функциях определения и обстоятельства. Подчеркните причастия II в английских предложениях и в переводе.

1. The research did not give the expected results because of the mistake in the computation.

2. The total length of the bridge built across the Volga at Saratov is about two miles.

3. Signals installed at frequent intervals along the total mainline inform the train driver of the position of other trains.

X. Перепишите и переведите текст.

LONDON UNDERGROUND

The London Underground (it is often called the Tube) is the oldest metro in the world. It has been used for passenger transporting since 1863. Nowadays the London Underground is the most popular means of city transport because it is relatively cheap, convenient, quick and safe. Its length is about 400 km. Every day the Tube carries over 2.5 million passengers.
The total number of passengers carried by the Underground each year is enormous and it is constantly growing.....
 

XI. Ответьте на общие вопросы в соответствии с содержанием текста.

1. Has the London Underground been used since 1860?

2. Does the London Underground carry over 2,5 million passengers a day?

3. Do all Metro trains go under the ground?

4. Are all stations equipped with escalators?

5. Has safety always been one of the main concerns of London transport?

6. Can any accident happen through human error in the London Underground?

7. Is the number of passengers carried by the London Underground constantly growing?

8. Do express trains stop at all the stations on their way?

9. Are there twelve Underground lines in London?

10. Do all the underground lines have their own color?