Compare. It's (high) time (for sb) to do sth

It's (high) time (for sb) to do sth

It's time to go home.

Пора идти домой.

It's time for us to go home.

Нам пора идти домой.

It's time sb did sth

It's time we went home.

Нам давно пора идти домой.

3. Here are a few situations. Read them and write sentences using 'It's time (sb) did sth'.

1. You haven't had a holiday for a long time. You say:
It's time I...

2. It's 10 o'clock in the evening. Your children are not in bed yet. You say:
It's time the children...

3. You have ordered the taxi. You are waiting for it. It is late. You say:
It's time it...

4. John is going on holiday tomorrow. He hasn't packed his suitcase yet.
You say:

It's time John...

■ Compare

Use 'had better' only for a particular situation (not for things in general).

The negative form is 'had better not'.

You can use 'should (not)' or 'ought (not) to' for all types of situations to

give an opinion or to give advice.

It's very cold today. You'd better (should) put on a warm coat.

We'd better not go out today.

I think you should consult a lawyer.

You should not waste so much money.

4. What will you say in these situations? Use 'had better (not)' or 'should (not)'. Sometimes either is possible.

1. It's going to rain. I... take an umbrella.

2. You look ill. You... go to work. You... stay at home.

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3. You may be late. You... hurry up.

4. If you are not sure you are right, you... insist on it.

5. The problem is very important. We... consult a specialist.
6.1 think everybody... learn foreign languages at school.

7.1 don't want to upset her with this bad news. I... tell her anything.

8. It's a very beautiful little town. I think you... visit it.

9. We've almost run out of petrol. We... stop somewhere to fill up.

10. We have plenty of time. We... be in a hurry.

11. I'm having an exam the day after tomorrow. I... go out tonight.
I... study for the exam.

12. If you don't know how to spell a word, you... look it up in the
dictionary.

5. Complete the following sentences using 'should (not) do', 'should (not)
be doing', 'should (not) have done'.

1. It was a very good party. Why didn't you come? You.... (come)

2. The boys are playing football in the garden. It's late. They... in bed. (be)

3. Do you think I... for this job? (apply)

4. I ate too much at the party. I really feel sick. I... so much, (eat)
5.1 wonder why they're so late. They... here an hour ago. (be)

6. What a beautiful view! You... some pictures, (take)

7. I'm sorry I didn't follow your advice. I... what you said, (do)

8. You smoke too much. You... so much, (smoke)

9. You... everything you read in the newspapers, (believe)

10.1 think you were very rude with her yesterday. You... to her. (apologise)

11. You are driving too fast. The speed limit is 60 miles an hour. You... so
fast, (drive)

12. You look tired. You... to bed now. (go)

13. You went to bed very late last night. You... to bed earlier, (go)

6. Your friend is going on holiday. Give him / her some advice. Use 'It's
time you did...', 'If I were you, I'd...', 'You should (not)...', 'You'd better
(not)...'.

7. Rewrite the following questions beginning with 'I wonder'.

Example: Why is he late?

I wonder why he is late.

1. How long does this journey take?

2. When was this monument set up?

3. What materials is this skyscraper built of?

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4. How tall was the first skyscraper?

5. Will we witness the emergence of even taller buildings?

6. Why did people build big towers and houses in the past?

7. When was the Home Insurance Building constructed?

8. Why was the Home Insurance Building demolished?

9. How did it happen?

10. Does the time suit everybody?

11. Are glass walls cheaper than masonry or concrete ones?

12. Who wrote this article?

8. Put in the correct article a / an or the.

Warwick [worik] Castle*

This is, quite simply,... greatest medieval castle in Britain. With... history that dates back over 1, 000 years, Warwick Castle will take you back in time - to... world of splendid banquets, bloody battles and royal luxury.... castle really brings history to life. Visit the waxworks displays of Madame Tussauds, where you can watch and hear... Earl of Warwick's preparations for battle. Feeling brave? Then take... look at... ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured. Alternatively, relax with... stroll through... castle's beautiful gardens.