60.

Переведите на русский язык.

1. It is pleasant to deal with him. He is so responsible and patient. 2. It is difficult to deal with her. She is lazy and irresponsible. 3. It is nice to look at her. She is so beautiful. 4. It is difficult to teach him. He is so lazy. 5. It is not easy to translate this sentence. It is too long. 6. Sometimes it is difficult to keep your handwriting straight. Especially when you are in a hurry. 7. It is useful to follow his advice. His advice always comes in handy. 8. It is not good to play jokes on little children. 9. It is not good to spend a lot of money on restaurants. 10. It is wise to discuss this question with an experienced colleague.

61.

Вставьте соответствующие формы глаголов.

1. It is difficult (discuss) a question if you know nothing about the topic. 2. It is easy (spend) a big sum of money if you are fond of shopping. 3. It is nice (play) jokes on people if the jokes are funny and the people have a sense of humour. 4. It is pleasant (work) with a person, who is responsible and patient. 5. It is useful (follow) his advice because his advice always comes in handy. 6. It is interesting (talk) with him because he is well-educated and knows a lot. 7. It is not difficult (do) this exercise because it is rather simple. 8. It is not difficult (make) coffee if you have a coffee maker at home. 9. It isn’t nice (work) with him because he is lazy. 10. It is not easy (teach) children, especially if they don’t want to study.

62.

Переведите на английский язык.

1. С ним неприятно иметь дело, потому что он очень ленивый. 2. Со Смирновым приятно работать, потому что он очень трудолюбивый. 3. Деньги легко потратить, но тяжело заработать (earn). 4. Легко давать советы, но иногда им трудно следовать. 5. Приятно говорить с человеком, который тебя понимает. 6. Непросто обсуждать вопрос с человеком, если вы имеете разные взгляды на эту проблему. 7. Трудно поверить, что человек может хорошо работать, если знаешь, что он любит поесть и поспать. 8. Трудно поверить, что он не хочет платить за ее учебу. Он щедрый человек. 9. Не разумно доверять человеку свои секреты, если знаешь, что не можешь положиться на него. 10. Необходимо (necessary) часто играть на пианино, если вы хотите играть хорошо.

63.

Ответьте на вопросы, используя в качестве подсказки упражнения № 60–62.

1. Why is it pleasant to work with Smirnov? 2. How often is it necessary to play the piano, if you want to play well? 3. Why is it unpleasant to deal with him? 4. Why is it difficult to believe that he doesn’t want to pay for her studies? 5. Why is it difficult to earn money and easy to spend it? 6. Is it nice to look at her? 7. Why is it wise to discuss this question with an experienced colleague? 8. Why is it useful to follow his advice? 9. Is it interesting to talk with him? 10. Is it difficult to teach these children?

Оборот «Be + прилагательное + For Smb + инфинитив»

It is important for him to be attentive. Ему важно быть внимательным.

It is important for us not to be late. Нам важно не опоздать.

It is pleasant for me to talk to you. Мне приятно разговаривать с тобой.

It is important for her not to sign this document. Ей важно не подписывать этот документ. (Важно, чтобы она не подписывала этот документ.)

It is time for us to have dinner. Нам пора обедать.

It’s high time for us to talk. Нам давно пора поговорить.

Примечание: С выражением high time (time) употребляется инфинитив с предлогом for.

64.

Трансформируйте предложения по образцу.

It is interesting to study English.