EXERCISE 1

Translate the following sentences and pick out words that betray their foreign origin.

1. I’m an ignoramus in this sphere but in spite of it I want to enlarge my knowledge.

2. Cactus is an exotic plant which grows in subtropical and tropical countries, especially in deserts.

3. Egypt is famous for pyramids, Moslem temples and headstones.

4. My elder brother likes drinking only red and white vine. He prefers only dry drinkings because they are useful for our health.

5. Nowadays many big cities suffer from traffic jams. It is a very important problem which creates much discomfort for drivers and passers-by.

6. When we came to the restaurant we ordered strong black coffee, cherry pie and two glasses of champaigne.

7. Luckily the court pleaded our friend innocent of robbery and released him.

8. Many well-known painters liked to portray battles.

9. We are going to visit butcher’s shop and to buy half a kilo of pork, a kilo of mutton and one little chicken.

10. My little nephew’s hobby is collecting colourful festive cards and stamps.

11. Tourist ship called at a port. Everybody was struck by its magnificent beauty.

12. Ann is a shy person by nature. That’s why it is rather difficult for her to set friendly terms with people.

13. I like jewels very much. So I’d like to buy sapphire earrings.

14. Passengers were standing on the deck and enjoying fresh breeze.

15. Peter lit his lantern and put it into his rucksack.