The complex subject (сложное подлежащее)

He is said to know six languages.	Говорят, что он знает шесть языков.
He was said to know six languages.	Говорили, что он знает шесть языков.
He is said to have gone to London.	Говорят, что он уехал в Лондон.
He was said to have gone to London.	Говорили, что он уехал в Лондон.

ПЕРЕВОД ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЙ, СОДЕРЖАЩИХ COMPLEX SUBJECT

He is (was) said to work a lot. . . . was seen to . . . . . . was heard to . . . . . . was (is) supposed to . . . . . . was (is) believed to . . . . . . was (is) expected to . . . . . . was (is) reported to . . . . . . was (is) thought to . . . . . . was found to . . . . . . was (is) known to . . .

Говорят (говорили), что он много работает. Видели, что . . . Слышали, что . . . Предполагали (предполагается), что . . . Полагали (полагают), что . . . Ожидали (ожидают), что . . . Сообщали (сообщают), что . . . Думали (думают), что . . . Обнаружили, что . . . Была известно (известно), что . . .

Ex. 284. Translate the sentences from English into Russian.

1. He was said to be one of the promising nuclear physicists.

2. He is said to be a good translator.

3. Roberta was known to be an honest and hard-working girl.

4. Clyde was expected to arrive at the week-end.

5. The number of the unemployed is reported to be increasing with every year.

6. The Moscow Underground is said to be the finest in the world.

7. Chernyshevsky is known to have spoken several foreign languages.

8. The man was seen to take off his coat.

9. These devices are considered to be very effective.

10. You are supposed to graduate in four years.

11. Radium is said to be very radioactive.

12. This device was known to have been designed in that laboratory.

13. His invention is considered to be of great importance.

14. The new refinery is reported to go into operation next year.

15. For a long time the atom was thought to be indivisible.

16. The helium atom was found to have two electrons.

17. The gods had given Irene dark brown eyes and golden hair which is said to be the mark of

a weak character.

18. The rocket is reported to have started its flight at 6.30.

19. The river was seen to disappear in the distance.

20. He was supposed to attend the lecture that morning.

Ex. 285. Paraphrase the following sentences using the Complex Subject.

Example: It is reported that the delegation has left London.

The delegation is reported to have left London.

1. It is known that he has a large collection of pictures. _________________________________

2. It is said that the new theatre is the most beautiful building in the town.___________________

3. It was reported that that the ship had arrived in Odessa. _______________________________

4. It is expected that a lot of people will attend the meeting. _____________________________

5. It is believed that there is hope of reaching an agreement. _____________________________

6. It is said that the expedition has reached Vladivostok. ________________________________

7. It is reported that the flood has caused much damage to the crops. ______________________

8. It is believed that the poem was written by an unknown soldier. ________________________

9. It is supposed that the playwright is working at a new comedy. _________________________

10. It is said that this man was very handsome in his youth. _____________________________

11. They say this church was built in the 7-th century. __________________________________

12. You know that the Hermitage was designed by Rastrelli. _____________________________

13. I suppose they are quietly watching TV now. ______________________________________

14. The chief reported that the army had started the offensive. ____________________________

15. I believe that he has already reached the top of the mountain. _________________________

16. Many people saw how the ship was slowly sinking. _________________________________

Ex. 286. Translate the words in brackets.

1. He is thought (был) a very good singer.

2. They are expected (пошлют) a reply today.

3. They are said (переехали) to a new flat.

4. The doctor is supposed (прописал) you something.

5. The results of the experiment are believed (были) very good.

6. The new instrument is expected (поможет) scientists solve many problems.

7. He is said (предложил) them his services.

8. In the 19^th century the dark areas on the Mars were thought (были) seas.

9. We were supposed (проведем) the day on board the ship.

10. The expedition is said (сделала) a very important discovery.

11. They were expected (пройдут) 300 miles that day.

12. They were heard (согласились) to do it.

13. They are supposed (преследовали) him.

14. They were believed (знали) the secret at that time.

Ex. 287. Translate into English.

1. Говорят, что он лучший доктор в нашем городе.

2. Предполагалось, что мы встретимся в 6 часов около театра.

3. Говорят, что он работает в этом институте 15 лет.

4. Оказывается, он побывал в Африке в прошлом году.

5. Говорят, что они продали дом и уехали жить а Нью-Йорк.

6. Известно, что он прожил долгую и интересную жизнь.

7. Предполагается, что они переехали в Германию.

8. Известно, что марсианские каналы были открыты в 1877 году.

9. Говорят, что эта статья переведена на все языки мира.

10. Как известно, Жуковский был прекрасным педагогом и лектором.

11. Сообщают, что экспедиция достигла места назначения.