V. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление окончания -s. 1) The trains run between these towns regularly. 2) All railroads are divided into divisions. 3) The locomotive engineer plays the dominant...

V. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление окончания -s. 1) The trains run between these towns regularly. 2) All railroads are divided into divisions. 3) The locomotive engineer plays the dominant part in the maintenance of locomotives. 4) London's underground was opened in 1863. 5) The Trans-Siberian railway carries a large volume of traffic. VI. Перепишите и переведите предложения, обращая внимание на употребление прилагательных в сравнительной и превосходной степенях. Подчеркните прилагательные в английских предложениях и укажите степень сравнения. 1) We shall operate more powerful locomotives and have more comfortable cars in the future. 2) Greater speeds will be developed by diesel and electric locomotives. 3) Our country has the largest system in the world. 4) The gauge on Russian railways is wider than that in the European countries. 5) The ballast is the most important element of the track. VII. Перепишите и переведите предложения, употребив прилагательные, данные в скобках, в сравнительной или превосходной степени. 1) Welding rails together is made for (quiet) ride of passenger trains. 2) On curves the outer rail may be at (high) level than the inner rail. 3) Electric locomotives have (little) harmful effect on the atmosphere compared with diesel ones. 4) Long-welded rails have (long) service life. 5) Concrete sleepers have (long) life and (great) weight than those made of wood. VIII. Перепишите предложения. Задайте общие вопросы и специальные вопросы к подчеркнутым словам. 1) On rainy days ballast lets the water drain away quickly. 2) The switch makes the trains pass from one track to another. 3) The length of rails varies greatly in different countries. 4) The train developed high speeds on some sections of the railway. 5) Russia has a dense railway network.