I. Rewrite the sentences, replacing the words in brackets (в скобках) by one of the following phrases: have got a point, on the point of (doing), have made your point, very much to the point, press the point, is beside the point, see the point of, that's not the point, get to the point.
In some cases the beginnings of the sentences are given. Otherwise you should take the beginning of the first sentence.

Example: By right words she succeeded in (making other agree).
Going her plan. By right words she succeeded in going her plan.

1. What you have said seems to be right. - You
2. I understand what you are trying to say. - All right, you
3. He didn't seem keen to take the offer, so I didn't (continue trying to make him take it).

4. I didn't understand his remark.

5. I know he's a nice person but (it's not really important to the thing we are tacking about now).

6. I'm in a hurry, so (come to the most important part of what you want to say).

7. The fact that he's your brother (has nothing to do with the problem).

8. Your suggestion is (highly relevant).

9. I was (starting to leave) when the phone rang.

Keen - having a strong interest
Offer - a thing that somebody is ready to give you
Remark - comment, opinion
Be in a hurry - have little time to do something
Suggestion - idea, offer
Relevant - having importance, connected with the problem

II. Match the words or phrases with the definitions:

words and phrases:
1) mind 2) bear something in mind 3) with this in mind 4) go out of one's mind 5) call something to mind
6) speak one's mind 7) to my mind 8) be in two minds 9) know one's own mind 10) hearts and minds 11) great mind 12) make up one's mind

definitions:
a) a person who is very clever b) in my opinion
c) not be able to decide d) reach a firm decision
e) have one's own opinions f) become crazy
g) remember something h) because of this
i) say what one thinks j) a person's way of thinking
k) feelings l) continue to believe in possibility of something

III. Translate the following into English:

1. Он наблюдал, как люди торопились к поездам. (watch/hurry towards)

2. Он нашел Тома разговаривающим на кухне.(find)

3. Я признателен твоему отцу за то, что он прислал мне свою машину. (appreciate)

4. Когда я уходил, они разговаривали о политике.(leave)

5. Позже она услышала, как вверх по лестнице носили багаж.(hear/be carried)

6. Я помню, как он вслух читал свои стихи.(remember)

7. Его жена была в душе. Он слышал, как течет вода.(hear/run)

8. Я застал Кэт, когда она ела ленч перед тем как идти встречать сестру.(find)

9. Он видел, что я рассматриваю фотографии.(see/look at)

10. Я увидел, что подходит мой автобус, и пошел, чтобы успеть сесть на него.(See/approach/ walk off)