Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление времён группы Indefinite (Simple) (Present, Past, Future) в действительном и страдательном залоге. Выпишите сказуемые и укажите их видовременную форму и залог. I was told to come at 5 o’clock for the meeting.When the fire brigade arrived, it was too late to save the building.This mechanism activates the emergency brake.

I was told to come at 5 o’clock for the meeting. – Мне сказали прийти на собрание в 5 часов. – Past Indef. Passive

When the fire brigade arrived, it was too late to save the building. – Когда пожарная бригада прибыла, было слишком поздно тушить здание. – Past Indef. Active

This mechanism activates the emergency brake. – Этот механизм приводит в действие стоп-кран. – Present Indef. Active

1. Switch on the light. It (is getting) dark. 2. Put on a warm coat. It (is snowing) outside. 3. Look out of the window. Some students (are hurrying) to their first lecture. 4. It’s a fine day today. The sun (is shining), the wind is not (blowing). 5. We (are having) dinner right now. I’ll call you back later. 6. I (am wearing) my best suit and shoes today. I (am going) to an interview. 7. He (is looking for) this file but he can’t find it. 8. — What are you (looking) at? — I (am looking) at my old photographs. 9. It’s 10 o’clock but the child is still (sleeping). 10. I (am learning) Arabic, and I find it very interesting. 11. They are at a karaoke club now. They (are singing) there. 12. Look how many people (are walking) in the park. They (are enjoying) the fresh air and exercise. 13. What group are you (teaching) this year? 14. — How are you (feeling) today? — Thank you, doctor. I (am feeling) much better. 15. — Are you still (looking) for a job? — Yes, I am. 16. — What are you (thinking) about? — I (am thinking) about you. 17. — Why are you (sitting) here and (doing) nothing? — I (am relaxing). 18.— Are you (kidding)? — No, I’m absolutely serious. 19. — How are you (getting on)? — Thank you, I (am doing) fine.

1) Sandy reads historic books every day.

2) What is Liza doing now? — Liza is writing a letter.

3) Kate met with her friends 10 minutes ago.

4) When will Jill come to the office tomorrow?

5) Simon bought a ticket yesterday.

6) Mary read the text while Ann was translating the words.

7) Charlotte did her homework while her friend Megan was reading the text.

8) The Ivanovs went to the Hermitage last week.

9) The sun has not risen yet, but the sky is getting lighter every minute.

10) Sandy did not go to the shopping mall yesterday.