3. Поставьте глаголы в активной или пассивной форме герундия.

1. Stop (talk) and start (work). 2. He liked neither (read) to himself nor (read) aloud. 3. Why do you avoid (see) me? 4. He tried to avoid (see). 5. I suggest (hold) another meeting next week. 6. He finished (speak) and sat down. 7. We insist on (send) him there at once. 8. He insists on (send) there instead of me. 9. He showed no sign of (know) them. 10. She showed no sign of (impress). 11. The doctor insisted on (send) the sick man to hospital. 12. The child insisted on (send) at once. 13. I was angry at (interrupt) every other moment. 14. He was always ready for (help) people. 15. He was very glad of (help) in his difficulty. 16. The poor peasant thanked Robin Hood for (help) him. 17. We are looking forward (see) you again. 18. The cold weather prevented the children from (go) for long walks. 19. Jane thought of (leave) Lowood after Miss Temple’s marriage. 20. The problem is not worth (discuss).

4. Сопоставьте части предложений.

1) Making money 2) Being born in my provincial town 3) There is a general feeling all around 4) He promised them that no harm 5) Would you mind

a) would come to them for signing the papers. b) looking up his tele­phone number? c) is my dream also. d) wasn't much different from being born in Brooklyn. e) that her running away was a good thing.

5. Определите форму герундия и переведите предложения на русский язык.

1. I couldn’t help laughing when I saw her in that strange dress. 2. He went out without saying a word. 3. Thank you for your coming. 4. I don’t remember seeing him before. 5. On entering the room we found it empty. 6. Ann was proud of having got an excellent mark at the exam. 7. I insist on being told everything. 8. He was proud of having been elected chаirmаn. 9. You said you having watching him. 10. They stopped with surprise occurring on their faces. 11. We are wanted having moved to new house. 12. I insist on starting right away. 13. I have no doubts of his keeping his promise. 14. I have no doubts of his having kept his promise. 15. I was surprised at his noticing the difference. 16. Instead of lying, you may as well start telling the truth. 17. She is afraid of losing him. 18. I was ashamed of not being able to avoid the accident. 19. Do you mind my smoking? 20. She is used to the fact that her husband often has to work on weekends. 21. It is really worth accepting this invitation. 22. The boss insists on your resigning. 23. She's afraid of having drunk too much. 24. We object to his being promoted. 25. He denies saying anything. 26. You can't avoid attending the meeting. 27. The old man kept on sailing out to sea. 28. After, I asked him to make up his mind./Before asking him to make up his mind, I let him know all the facts. 29. Instead of renting an apartment, I bought a house. 30. He went home without having finished the work. 31. Excuse my/me not having come. 32. He regretted having hurt his father's feelings. 33. The boss didn't admit having forgotten to mention it. 34. I try to avoid them/their seeing us together. 35. I insist on being informed on my condition.

36. He was disappointed at their not offering him the job./…at not being offered the job. 37. I am not used to being treated like this. 38. Don't forget my warning you. 39. I got home before my brother by running all the way.