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13. Choose the correct translation for the underlined part of the sentence.

1. The scientists are said to be developing solar thermal heating systems nowadays. (a. разработали; b. разрабатывают)

2. They seem to have improved previous results.(a. улучшают; b. улучшили)

3. An experimental solar heating systems proves to have been built in this region. (a. строится; b. была построена)

4. Our total solar energy consumption is estimated to be increasing.

(a. увеличивается; b. увеличится)

5. The research is reported to have been carried out successfully. (a. было проведено; b. будет проведено)

6. The sufficient amount of electricity is likely to be generated by a small windmill. (a. вырабатывается; b. вырабатывает)

14. Translate the following. Remember that the Complex Subject (the subjective infinitive construction) is translated into Russian with the help of a non-personal main clause followed by an object clause beginning with the word что. 

1. a) He is known to begin a new experiment.

b) He is known to have begun a new experiment.

2. a) He is supposed to obtain interesting data.

b) He is supposed to have obtained interesting data.

3. a) He is said to study this phenomenon.

b) He is said to have studied this phenomenon.

4. a) This plant is said to produce a new kind of insulation.

b) This plant is said to have produced a new kind of insulation.

5. a) They are known to develop a new device.

b) They are known to have developed a new device.

15. Match the beginnings of the sentences with their ends. Pay attention to the verbs used with the Complex Subject.

    1. Second-year students are expected to …

    2. The kilowatt-hour is known to …

    3. Alternative sources of energy are considered

    4. The solar village was reported to …

    5. The resources of fossil fuels seem to …

    6. Solar-powered cars turned out to …

    7. A small windmill is likely to …

    8. Electricity and magnetism are sure to …

a) generate 100 kilowatts of electricity.

b) know the basics of electricity.

c) be the unit measure of electricity.

d) be inexhaustible.

e) produce no pollution.

f) be connected.

g) come to an end.

h) be built in Australia.

16. Translate the following sentences into Russian. Which expressions/verbs is the complex subject used with?

  1. These elements are known to have been found two decades ago.

  2. Semiconductors are shown to be good detectors of radio waves.

  3. Metal is known to conduct electricity.

  4. Electrical charge is known to be positive and negative.

  5. This engineer appears to have presented some interesting data.

  6. The problem of new generators is likely to be one of the most essential.

  7. This method of switching is sure to be cheaper.

  8. All the details of the plan are supposed to have been explained to you.

  9. The chemist is expected to obtain a new substance.

  10. They are considered to carry out their research in time.

  11. The origin of the word ‘robot’ is said to have appeared first in a play of a Czech playwright, Karel Capec.

  12. Four atomic power stations are assumed to be built for experimental purposes.

  13. The improvement of the technological processes is supposed to ensure lower cost of power.

  14. Long transmission lines are known to be necessary for the transfer of electric energy over long distances.

  15. Some types of reactors are known to produce more nuclear fuel during their operation than they consume.