Герундиальный оборот / the Gerundial Construction

Герундий может образовывать синтаксический оборот, который по значению близок к придаточному предложению и на русский язык переводится также придаточным предложением. В состав оборота входят:

существительное в Общем п.

существительное в Притяжат. п. + герундий

притяжательное местоимение

Excuse my interrupting you. Извините, что прерываю вас.

The customs officers insisted on Таможенники настояли на

my books being unpacked and том, чтобы мои книги были looked through. распакованы и просмотрены.

I didn’t object to Ann’s giving Я не возражала, чтобы Анна

me a lift. меня подвезла.

Тренировочные упражнения

Exercise 1. Make sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. She prefers a) being given instructions.

b) giving instructions.

2. I don’t mind a) going on business trips.

b) being sent on business trips.

3. He objected to a) the work being done in a hurry.

b) my doing this work.

4. It depends on a) the information being received in time.

b) our receiving the full information.

5. He liked to work without a) disturbing anyone.

b) being disturbed.

6. I hate a) telling bad news.

b) being told bad news.

7. Why do you avoid a) being seen at a disco?

b) seeing me?

Exercise 2. Insert prepositions.

1. He didn’t object ____ being examined.

2. How can we prevent them ___ signing the contract?

3. They insisted ____ processing the papers immediately.

4. He was accused ____ money laundering.

5. They didn’t succeed ___ delivering the drug cargo.

6. The investigation resulted ____ arresting the crime gang.

7. He displayed great skill ____ web. design.

8. There is no point ____ telling a lie.

9. I take the blame ____ not checking all the containers.

10. Please, go ____ speaking.

11. He is afraid ___ missing the train.

12. I was not used ____ driving a lorry.

13. I am personally responsible ___ checking all the postal items.

14. They are engaged ___ preparing a conference now.

Exercise 3. Translate the sentences from English into Russian.

1. I don’t enjoy working in shifts.

2. Does your work involve speaking foreign languages?

3. The computers at that check-point need upgrading.

4. I can’t make a report without presenting some statistic data.

5. Before calculating the amount of duty we classified the goods properly.

6. I wonder what prevented them from getting Culture Ministry permission for export.

7. The arrested man was suspected of importing infringing merchandise.

8. Getting a patent is easier than protecting the copyright.

9. They succeeded in finding drugs concealed amongst personal effects.

10. There are several ways of determining customs value.

11. After obtaining necessary information we carried out the controlled delivery.

12. You can’t learn anything without making mistakes.

13. It’s no use trying to make you see my point.

14. I am not used to speaking in public.

Exercise 4. Open the brackets using the correct form of the gerund.

1. He passed the customs control by (go) through the green channel without (stop) by anyone.

2. The passenger complained of (misinform) about the duty and tax free allowance.

3. The man wasn’t afraid of (fine) for (break) the rules.

4. This merchandise could be examined without (damage).

5. We didn’t mind (wait) in the arrival lounge.

6. After (establish) cooperation with banks we shall be able to prevent money laundering.

7. He agreed to the offer without (think) long.

8. If you carry some prohibited articles you risk (accuse) of smuggling.

9. Before (give) evidence you must swear to speak the truth.

10. I don’t remember (to visit) this warehouse before.

11. The equipment must go through a number of tests before (install).

12. Someone in the office had made a mistake, and the firm regretted (cause) the customer inconvenience.

13. He is not yet used to (operate) this machine.

Exercise 5. Make true sentences. Use the words in the box or your own ideas.

I like / enjoy ___________ .

I dislike / hate ___________.

I am good at ____________.

I am interested in _________.

I am crazy about __________.

I am keen on _____________.

I am fond of ______________.

I am bad at _______________.

I am bored with ____________.

I am afraid of ______________.

driving swimming

writing e-mails playing computer games

sending SMS washing up

finding a friend visiting museums

skiing sleeping

traveling reading magazines

cleaning the house shopping

painting dancing

talking on the phone watching TV

studying chatting online

riding a horse cooking

Exercise 6. Complete the sentences using gerunds.

1. I dream of ____________.

2. There are different ways of __________________.

3. I am in the habit of ___________________.

4. Now I realize the importance of ________________.

5. I see no danger /difficulty/ harm in _______________.

6. I’d like to give up _____________________.

7. I always try to avoid ___________________.

8. I can’t stand _________________________.

9. I feel like ___________________________.

10. It is no good ________________________.

11. It is worth while ______________________.

12. I can’t help _________________________.

Exercise 7. Complete the sentences using the gerunds of the given verbs.

1. My uniform is quite clean. It doesn’t

want ____________ yet. wash

2. The grass in the garden is very dry.

It wants _________________ badly. water

3. The house is old. It needs _____________. paint

4. She is famous. She doesn’t need

________________ herself. introduce

5. The windows are dirty. They need _______. clean

6. That metal detector is out of order.

It needs ________. repair

7. The computer is out of date. It needs _______. upgrade

8. The bin is full. It needs __________. empty

9. The dog is tired. It needs ________. feed

Exercise 8. Make sentences and translate them into Russian.

1. This film playing.

2. This book buying.

3. This place reading.

4. The concert translating.

5. The game is worth listening to.

6. The dish publishing.

7. The car seeing.

8. The article visiting.

9. The story trying.

10. The idea discussing.

Exercise 9. Complete the sentences with gerunds.

аfter _____________.

1. I will work at the project … before ____________.

2. He wrote a report ….. . instead of __________.

3. I usually practice sport…. . in spite of __________.

without ____________.

besides ____________.

Exercise 10. Express polite request according to the model.

Model: Please, open your case! – Do you mind opening your case?

1. May I pay you by cheque?

2. Please, don’t talk to me while I am reading.

3. Please, don’t smoke here.

4. Please, help me to lift this box.

5. Will you, please, give me change for a 10$ note?

6. Please, wait a few minutes.

7. Please, don’t enter this room. It’s for staff only.

Exercise 11. Open the brackets. Use the Gerundial construction.

Model: I am afraid of Helen’s missing the train.

1. I am afraid of (Helen, miss) the train.

2. Did your parents agree to (you, choose) this profession?

3. I don’t like the idea of (she, work) on my computer.

4. Please, forgive (I, ask) such a personal question.

5. The students were blamed for (they, miss) the lecture.

6. Please, excuse (we, call) you so late.

7. I can’t understand (he, forget) to answer my letter.

8. Our teacher won’t like (we, come) late to classes.

9. I can’t insist on (you, stay) longer.

10. I don’t like (my sister, read) my diary.

Revision.

Exercise 12. Translate from English into Russian.

1. The importance of protecting intellectual property rights received recognition through the increase in the world trade.

2. International carriers support the lawenforcement bodies in their efforts to prevent smugglers from using their ships and planes.

3. To carry out your duties in an efficient manner it is worth while bearing in mind the Code of behaviour.

4. We look forward to our meeting and discussing the details of the operation.

5. Free Economic Zones are a means of providing favourable conditions for the development of foreign trade.

6. New Customs Narcotics Strategy will result in effective targeting of high-risk travelers and cargo.

7. The agreement includes design works and rendering technical assistance.

8. Most addicts introduce others into the habit of taking drugs.

9. The mission can be accomplished by taking enforcement actions.

10. We have pleasure in sending you our offer for the construction of a bonded warehouse.

11. Many countries keep on exercising different tariff systems.

12. The Program also includes working with the trade community in providing information on potential illegal activities.

13. The Government should begin developing programs to help in persuading our youth to avoid drugs.

Exercise 13. Translate the words in brackets into English to make the sentences complete. Use gerunds and insert prepositions if necessary.

1. He did all the work …. (без чьей-либо помощи).

2. She denied …. (что была вовлечена в незаконный бизнес).

3. He was keen … (чтобы его пригласили на конференцию).

4. I was tired …( посещать подготовительные курсы)

5. Why do you avoid … (выражать свое мнение)?

6. We hope he will succeed …. (сделать карьеру).

7. Excuse me …. (что я вошел не постучав).

8. He couldn’t get used …. (водить машину по левой стороне).

9. I don’t remember …. (что видел этот документ).

10. They accused him … (в том, что он брал взятки).

Exercise 14. Translate from Russian into English.

1. Эту машину стоит купить.

2. Ничего, я подожду немного.

3. Терпеть не могу, когда меня прерывают.

4. Его обвинили в нарушении закона.

5. Я подготовился к обсуждению деталей проекта.

6. Она провела день, готовясь к экзамену.

7. Простите, что звоню так поздно.

8. Он отвечает за то, чтобы работа была закончена вовремя.

9. Перестаньте разговаривать.

10. Почему вы послали им письмо, вместе того, чтобы отправить телеграмму?

11. Он занят подготовкой к докладу.

12. Пришлите мне вашу статью перед тем, как опубликуете ее.

13. Он не слушает ничьих советов. Есть ли смысл разговаривать с ним?

14. Он настаивал на том, чтобы товар был упакован в коробки.

15. Я люблю, когда меня встречают на вокзале.

16. Телефон в его офисе звонил целый день.

17. Нет никакой надежды на изменение условий поставки товара.

18. Какова цель вашего приезда сюда?

19. Твои часы спешат. Их надо отрегулировать.

20. Мы не возражаем, чтобы вы присутствовали на переговорах.