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PART1

5.

The Capitol

It is one of the most interesting architectural areas in Rome. The whole complex (square and buildings) was built in the sixteenth century according to Michelangelo's designs.

Today the Capitol is the Town Hall. Placed on the Capitoline Hill, it had suffered during the centuries various remaking until it assumed the present shape. Since the ancient times it has been a very important place for the life of Rome, being first, a religious centre, and then, the seat for Roman Senate.

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1. Haven't they promised to come round tonight?

2. While I was looking through the old newspapers I came across some
useful information, which I decided to use in my report.

3. One of the partners came up with the idea of setting up a joint venture.

4. Prices seem to go up all the time and never come down.

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PART 2

4.

1. He could do nothing but obey the rules.

2. The children had nothing to do and they behaved badly.

3. The children could do nothing but promise to behave well.

4. I could do nothing but apologize for my intrusion.

5. He said that he had nothing to do there and he was going to leave.
6.1 can do nothing but admit that it was my fault.

9.

1. Where did you come across this information?

2.1 wonder how many times you have already tried to give up smoking?

3. It turned out to be a difficult job.

4. Prices hardly ever come down they always seem to go up.

5. Don't forget to put on your hat. It's cold outside.

б. Nobody believed his story. It was obvious that he had made it up.

7. When his father had died he took over the company.

8. I wonder why he has turned down their offer.

9. This table takes up too much space. We need something smaller.

10. She said that she could no longer put up with his rudeness.

11. When will you come round? We are always so happy to see you at our place.

12. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today.

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13. He used to be a famous athlete but doesn't go in for any competitions now.

UNIT SEVEN

PART1

1. The building is reported to have been badly damaged by the fire.

2. Global warming is believed to have a disastrous impact on the world cli­
mate.

3. He is alleged to have been exceeding the speed limit.

4. English is considered to be an agreed language of international com­
munication.

5. She is said to work sixteen hours a day.

5.

1. The company is known to have been exporting this equipment for ten
years.

2. The Earth's climate is expected to continue changing.

3. This product is reported to be on sale everywhere.

4. Coco Chanel was alleged to have sympathised with the Nazis.

5. Pocahontas is known to have supplied the first American settlers with
food and thus to have saved them from starvation and diseases.

6. Chanel can be said to have radically changed the way in which women
dress.

7. English is considered to be an international language of communication.

PART 2

6.

1. You look marvellous after your holiday.

2. 'What are you cooking? It smells delicious! ' - 'Hope, it'll taste nice, too'.

3. He said he was feeling very tired and was looking forward to his holiday.

8.

1. This awful weather is really getting me down.

2. I hear you've got a new boss. How are getting on with him?

3. He is said to have got over and to feel well now.

4. It was a secret knowledge by which people got on in the world.

5. Let's get together and decide what we have to do.
6.1 saw his driver help him get in the car.

7. Hello! How are you getting on?

8. We are going to get on/along with our work and hope to achieve good
results in the near future.