Ex 43 Paraphrase the following sentences according to the model and translate them into Russian.

 

Model: When he called to see me, I had not had breakfast yet.

He called to see me before I had had breakfast.

 

1. When we arrived at the station, the train had not left yet. 2. When the bell rang, he had not finished his composition yet. 3. When he asked this question, they had not finished the discussion of the problem yet. 4. When it began to rain, they hadn't crossed the river yet. 5. When he left, the telegram had not arrived yet. 6. When he got off, the train had not stopped yet.

Ex 44 Answer the following questions according to the model. Make use of the phrases.

 

Model: How long did (will) they wait? (the train, start)

They welted {will wait) till (until) the train started (starts).

 

the mother, come; get an answer to their letter; it, get dark; it, get too hot; somebody, wake up; move to the South; everybody, leave

How long: 1. was he ill? 2. did (will) they stay in town? 3. did the baby cry? 4. did they play football? 5. did they stay in the Crimea? 6. did he sleep? 7. did he stay at the party?

Ex 45 Insert 'before' or 'till' ('until').

 

1. I forgot all about the letter — I was outside. 2. He had died just — the war started. 3. She didn’t know what was happening to her — it had happened. 4. We must do something — it's too late. 5. He thought for a moment — he answered her. 6. Sit here and wait — I finish my interview. 7. He couldn't do anything — he found the document. 8. Think twice — you take this dangerous step.

Ex 46 Translate the following sentences into English.

 

1. Она еще не задала вопрос, а он уже знал ответ. 2. Дети играли на улице, пока не стемнело. 3. Он молчал, пока я не задала ему этот вопрос. 4. Я советую вам подумать, прежде чем вы примите решение. 5. Вы никогда не научитесь писать статьи, пока не попробуете сами написать что-нибудь. 6. Ребенок убежал до того, как пришел врач. 7. Они добрались домой до наступления темноты. 8. Она успела сесть на автобус до того, как он тронулся. 9. Игра продолжалась до тех пор, пока не пошел дождь. 10. Я не уеду до тех пор, пока не приведу свои дела в порядок.

 

(d) introduced by the conjunction 'while'