Task 2. For items 1–10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use from three to five words. 1. Bob was making fun of me when he said there was a snake on my bed. leg — Bob ___ ___ ___ ___ when he said there was a snake on my bed. 2. When he had finished his first book, he later wrote seven more. went — When he had finished his first book, he ___ ___ ___ ___ seven more. 3. I am sorry to tell you that you have failed the test. regret — I ___ ___ ___ you that you have failed the test. 4. People say that the company is having problems. said — The company ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ problems. 5. I think I should leave. better — I think I ___ ___ ___. 6. Please be quiet, (but I do not expect you will). wish — I ___ ___ ___ ___ quiet. 7. My sister is in hospital where they are taking her appendix out. having — My sister is in hospital ___ ___ ___ ___ out. 8. If you want a day off, you will have to find someone to replace you. stand — If you want a day off, you will have to find someone ___ ___ ___ ___ you. 9. I was sorry I could not stay longer. like — I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ longer. 10. I do not think she wants us to mention the subject. rather — I think she ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ mention the subject.

Перевод задания: Для пунктов 1–10 дополните второе предложение так, чтобы оно имело сходное значение с первым, используя данное слово. Нельзя изменять данное слово. Используйте от трёх до пяти слов.

1. Bob was pulling my leg when he said there was a snake on my bed.
   Боб разыгрывал меня, когда сказал, что на моей кровати была змея.
2. When he had finished his first book, he went on to write seven more.
   Когда он закончил свою первую книгу, он продолжил писать ещё семь.
3. I regret to inform you that you have failed the test.
   Мне жаль сообщить вам, что вы провалили тест.
4. The company is said to be having problems.
   Говорят, что у компании проблемы.
5. I think I had better leave.
   Думаю, мне лучше уйти.
6. I wish you would be quiet.
   Хотелось бы, чтобы вы были тише.
7. My sister is in hospital having her appendix taken out.
   Моя сестра находится в больнице, где ей удаляют аппендикс.
8. If you want a day off, you will have to find someone to stand in for you.
   Если вы хотите взять выходной, вам придётся найти кого-нибудь, кто вас заменит.
9. I would have liked to stay longer.
   Мне хотелось бы остаться подольше.
10. I think she would rather not mention the subject.
    Я думаю, она предпочла бы не упоминать эту тему.

Ответ: 1) was pulling my leg; 2) went on to write; 3) regret to inform; 4) is said to be having; 5) had better leave; 6) wish you would be; 7) having her appendix taken; 8) to stand in for; 9) would have liked to stay; 10) would rather not mention.