Տիգրան Չերքեզյանի բլոգ

1. They were having (have) tea when the doorbell rang (ring).
2. Father was smoking (smoke) his pipe while mother was reading (read) a magazine.
3. While he was mowing (mow) the lawn, it started (start) to rain.
4. He was having (have) breakfast when the toaster blew (blow) up.
5. When I came (come) into the office, my boss was waiting (wait) for me.
6. When we saw (see) Brian, he was driving (drive) a taxi.
7. Father was waiting (wait) in the car while mother was doing (do) the shopping.
8. When he arrived (arrive), we were having (have) dinner.
9. While they were playing (play) chess, we were going (go) shopping.
10. They were having (have) a party while he was sleeping (sleep).
11. He took (take) a photo when I was feeding (feed) the ducks.
12. They were playing (play) football when the lights in the stadium went (go) out.
13. While George and John were cleaning (clean) their room, she was doing (do) the ironing.
14. Sam was doing (do) the ironing when Jack phoned (phone) her.
15. We were waiting (wait) at Victoria station when the train arrived (arrive).

1. Many rock stars say the real thrill is that they enjoy being watched by thousands of adoring fans.

2. Before being recycled , glass bottles are thoroughly washed and the labels are removed.

3. I’m sorry this office is so dirty but it can’t be cleaned until tomorrow morning at the earliest.

4. Any teacher who hits a student should be sacked immediately.

5. John’s big dream is that he wants to be discovered by a big time music producer.

6. Jak was fired from the local car wash because, even though he hadn’t paid, he let his friend’s car be washed.

7. The factory is losing a lot of money every week and is going to be shut next Thursday.

8. But it might be saved if we make an appeal to the local bank.

9. Your car is a death trap. It should have been sent to the scrap yard years ago!

10. Being robbed in the street is a terrifying experience indeed.

1. When I was walking to school, I saw John. (walk/see)
2.When I was helping in the kitchen, Mary came. (help/come)
3. While she was cooking the soup, the children were playing. (cook/play)
4. While they were playing cards, the baby was sleeping. (play/sleep)
5. When I was working in the garden, my uncle called. (work/call)
6. Carol was watching TV while Bob and Peter were playing football. (watch/play)
7. When she was washing her hair, the baby began to cry. (wash/begin)
8. A strong wind was blowing when the plane landed. (blow/land)
9. When she was playing tennis, it began to rain. (play/began)
10. When I was watching TV, the lights went out. (watch/go)
11. While he was playing the piano, she was listening to him. (play/listen)
12. While she was tidying up her room, he was washing his car. (tidy/wash)13. The boys were helping in the garden while she was watering the flowers. (help/water)
14. He met Mary when he was walking through the park. (meet/walk)
15. We were playing computer games while she was reading a book. (play/read)

The Religious Significance of Diwali

First of all, many people try to forgive people during Diwali. It is certainly an occasion where people forget disputes. Therefore, friendships and relationships get stronger during Diwali. People remove all feelings of hatred from their hearts.

This beautiful festival brings prosperity. Hindu merchants open new account books on Diwali. Furthermore, they also pray for success and prosperity. People also buy new clothes for themselves and for others.

This light festival brings peace to people. It brings the light of peace to the heart. Diwali certainly brings spiritual calmness to people. Sharing joy and happiness is another spiritual benefit of Diwali. People visit each other’s houses during this festival of lights. They do happy communication, eat good meals, and enjoy fireworks.

Finally, to sum it up, Diwali is a great joyful occasion in India. One cannot imagine the delightful contribution of this glorious festival. It is certainly one of the greatest festivals in the world.

Դիվալիի կրոնական նշանակությունը

Նախ, շատերը փորձում են ներել մարդկանց Դիվալիի ժամանակ: Դա, անշուշտ, առիթ է, երբ մարդիկ մոռանում են վեճերը: Հետևաբար, Դիվալիի ընթացքում բարեկամությունն ու հարաբերություններն ավելի են ամրապնդվում: Մարդիկ իրենց սրտից հեռացնում են ատելության բոլոր զգացմունքները:

Այս գեղեցիկ փառատոնը բարգավաճում է բերում: Հինդու վաճառականները նոր հաշիվներ են բացում Դիվալիի վերաբերյալ: Բացի այդ, նրանք նաև աղոթում են հաջողության և բարգավաճման համար: Մարդիկ նաև նոր հագուստ են գնում իրենց և ուրիշների համար:

Այս լուսավոր տոնը խաղաղություն է բերում մարդկանց: Այն խաղաղության լույս է բերում սրտին: Դիվալին, անշուշտ, մարդկանց բերում է հոգևոր հանգստություն: Ուրախություն և երջանկություն կիսելը Դիվալիի մեկ այլ հոգևոր օգուտ է: Լույսի այս փառատոնի ժամանակ մարդիկ այցելում են միմյանց տները: Նրանք ուրախ հաղորդակցություն են վարում, լավ սնունդ են ընդունում և հրավառություն են վայելում:

Ի վերջո, ամփոփելու համար ՝ Դիվալին Հնդկաստանում մեծ ուրախ առիթ է: Չի կարելի պատկերացնել այս փառահեղ փառատոնի հիասքանչ ներդրումը: Դա, անշուշտ, աշխարհի ամենամեծ փառատոններից մեկն է:

1. If your conditions are competitive, we will place an order.
2. If I had more time, I would do a course in business English.
3. If we had known more agouti their culture, negotiating would have been easier.
4. If you customize your CV, your chances of getting a job will be better.
5. We will cancel our order if you don’t deliver the goods by Friday.
6. If Brittany spoke better English, she would apply for a job abroad.
7. If you had told me about the problem, I would have helped you.
8. I would let you know if I weren’t satisfied.
9. If you execute the order careslessly, they will not place another order with you in the future.
10. If I were you, I would not worry about the presentation.

1. Two people were seriously injured in the accident.
2. The drifters of the car had serious injuries.
3. I think you behaved very selfishly.
4. Tanya is terribly upset about losing her job.
5. There was a sudden change in the weather.
6. Everybody at the carnival was dressed colourfully.
7. Linda usually wears colourful clothes.
8. Liz fell and hurt herself really badly.
9. Joe says he didn’t do well at school because he was badly taught.
10. The children we’re playing in the garden happily.

1. What were you doing when I called you last night?
2. I was sitting in a café when you called.
3. When you arrived at the party, who was there?
4. Susie was watching a film when she heard the noise.
5. Yesterday I went to the library, next I had a swim, later I met Julie for a
   coffee.
6. We were playing tennis when John hurt his ankle.
7. What were they doing at 10pm last night? It was really noisy.
8. He was taking a shower when the telephone rang.
9. He was in the shower when the telephone rang.
10. When I walked into the room, everyone was working.
11. It was a day last September. The sun was shining, the birds were singing. I
    was walking along the street when I met an old friend.
12. He was living in Russia when the Revolution started.
13. When her train got to the station, we were waiting on the platform.
14. He was so annoying! He was always leaving his things everywhere.
15. On holiday we visited Rome, saw the Vatican, and spent a few days at the
    beach.
16. Why were you standing on a chair when I came into the room?
17. They lived in Germany when they were young.
18. At 7pm yesterday, we were listening to music.
19. When I left the house, it was snowing.
20. He was working in a bank when he met his wife.

1. According to paragraph 1, mots people think that industrial agriculture b) maximizes profits by spending money on health and environmental concerns.
2. According to paragraph 1, the word “adverse” is closest in meaning to d) additional.
3. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a human health risk associated with industrial agriculture? d) altered growth patterns
4. According to paragraph 2, what can be inferred about genetically modified food? a) They are not labeled in grocery stores today.
5. According to paragraph 3, the word “exacerbates” is closest in meaning to d) worsens.
6. According to paragraph 3, the word “these” refers to a) synthetic fertilizers
7. In paragraph 4, the author includes information about “the preponderance of nitrogen in fertilizers” in order to
8. According to paragraph 5, microorganisms are necessary to accomplish which of the following tasks? a) generate nutrients in the soil
9. According to paragraph 5, the word “eradicate” is closest in meaning to c) reduce
10. According to paragraph 6, what is the effect of crop rotation? d) the soil remains consistently healthy