Task 1. Identify the structural type of the subject as simple, phrasal, complex or clausal. (6 points)
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Task 2. Identify the type of the subject “it” as 1) notional or formal; 2) personal, demonstrative, impersonal, introductory or emphatic. (22 points)
1. It is better to give than to receive.
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2. It’s Jack calling.
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3. It’s the empty can that makes the most noise.
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4. Is it snowing at the moment?
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5. The play was skillfully written – it was destined to become a classic.
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6. It is too early for lunch now.
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7. It is impossible for us to sign this document.
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8. It was not until after midnight that the phone call came.
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9. It is about time we all got moving.
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10. It is so difficult to make a good film.
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11. It was there and then that Jim saw how futile his efforts had been.
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Task 3. Use it or there. (12 points)
1. is no use crying over spilt milk. 2. Darling, is nothing to complain about! 3. was no point in running after her. 4. is about 5 miles from here to the resort. 5. was in India that Sheila was hoping to start a new life. 6. is no time for another bed-time story. Too late, kids! 7. is time to start thinking about your future. 8. comes a time when you have to take a side. 9. is no accident that the two men had the same first names. 10. is fun for me to be with you on this trip. 11. is little probability of financial assistance being provided this year. 12. is rugby that William plays at the end of the week.
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Task 4. Translate the part underlined into English. (5 points)
1. Бессмысленно оставаться here any longer. No good will come of it. (Use “it”) Translation:
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2. Неудивительно that your translation doesn’t sound correct. You should consult English-English dictionaries more often. Translation:
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3. Мало надежды that he will come – it’s already too late. Translation:
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4. Именно с тобой I need to speak about the matter. Translation:
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5. Должно быть очевидно that money does not grow on trees! Translation: