Упражнения

1. Определите форму и функцию герундия в следую­щих предложениях. Переведите их на русский язык

а) 1. Не finished speaking and sat down. 2. Stop argu­ing and start working. 3. The children prefer watching TV to reading. 4. Walking is very useful. 5. I had no hope of meeting her here. 6. On seeing her parents the girl laughed. 7. He is thinking of leaving his job and going to America. 8. Did you hear of John's having been sent abroad? 9. She is looking forward to reading his new book. 10. I don't enjoy going to the doctor. 11. Grammar is the art of speaking, reading and writing.

б) 1. There's no danger of it happening again. 2. He was wakened by someone knocking at the door. 3. Nobody can go on living without some belief. 4. She does not like the thought of leaving you alone. 5. I remember my mother laughing at my jokes. 6. There came the sound of the door closing then being locked. 7. On awakening she dressed quickly and left the house. 8. Life seemed worth fighting for. 9. Jane sat through her first lesson without saying a word and without paying much attention to the lecture.

2. Преобразуйте предложения, употребив герундий вместо инфинитива

Образец: I like to read.

I like reading.

1. I like to skate. 2. I hate to read detective stories. 3. I think to send him a telegramme. 4. I remember to tell you about it. 5. They stopped to smoke. 6. They prefer to stay at home in the evening. 7. He continued to speak to his friends. 8. He kept to talk about the events.

3. Вставьте нужный по смыслу предлог

1. I hated the idea ... your going there. 2. She said: "Excuse me ... coming in ... knocking." 3. He insisted ... accompanying them. 4. "I am tired ... being old and wise" my grandmother said. 5. We'll look forward ... seeing you. 6. I'm afraid I shan't succeed ... being kind and sympathetic in this situation. 7. Both windows needed ... cleaning. 8. She could not bear ... lying in the sun

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4. Вставьте подходящую по смыслу форму герундия

1. Ted sat down without ... (speak). 2. He did not go without ... Ann (congratulate). 3. She kept on ..., her voice low and controlled (talk). 4. In the morning light, she was ashamed of herself for ... so the night before (be frightened). 5. S. Nobody looks his best after ... up all night (sit). 6. His legs were tired from ... for days (climb). 7. I know every man who is worth ... (know). 8. There's hap­piness in ... alive (be).

5. Закончите предложения, употребив герундий

1. There are a lot of ways of (сделать это). 2. What is your idea of (обсудить этот вопрос сейчас)? 3. Do you have the opportunity of (посетить выставку)? 4. The film is worth (посмотреть). 5. I don't like (напоминать ему об этом). 6. It's no use (плакать). 7. Do you remember (что они уже рассказывали нам об этом)? 8. Не is busy (подготовкой к докладу). 9. There was no other way of (предупредить его).

6. Переведите

1. Увидев клоуна, зрители рассмеялись. 2. Мальчик не отрицал, что потерял книгу. 3. Учитель настаивал, чтобы записали новые слова. 4. Эту книгу стоит прочи­тать. 5. Я не одобряю того, что вы пропускаете уроки. 6. Я устала от того, что со мной обращаются как с ребенком. 7. Мне не хочется идти на прогулку сейчас. 8. Мне стыдно, что я сделала так много ошибок в последнем переводе.

7. Употребите следующие пословицы в кратких ситуациях

Seeing is believing.

Repetition is the mother of learning.

There's no use crying over spilt milk.

Обзорные упражнения

1. Употребите одну из форм причастия, герундия и инфинитива

а) 1. (be) a foreigner she couldn't get accustomed to our life for a long time.

2. (live) abroad for many years, he speaks English without an accent.

3. (know) everything about this' man, we couldn't trust him.

4. I didn't notice a letter (lie) on the table.

5. The article (publish) in the latest issue of the local newspaper carries an interesting information for you.

б) 1. I am sorry for (be late). 2. I enjoy (spend) my week-ends on the bank of the river near the forest (gather) berries and mushrooms. 3. Is the American screen version of the novel "War and Peace" worth (see)? 4. The student finished (discuss) the question of their (go) abroad summer but still couldn't stop (argue). 5. I can't help (feel) sorry for animals (live) in Zoo.

в) 1. (read) English books in the original is a re pleasure for me. 2. My aim is (graduate) from the University successfully and (become) a good specialist. 3. (pass) the exams well I have (work) hard during the term. 4. I am sorry (keep) you waiting. 5. I meant (to go) there but I couldn't.

г) 1. I wish (see) the manager. 2. It's no use (wait). 3. I'm looking forward to (see) you. 4. Don't forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed. 5. My mother told me (not, speak) to anyone about it. 6. He tried (explain) but she didn't want (listen). 7. Would you mind (show) me how the lift works? 8. I'm beginning (understand) what you mean. 9. The boys like (play) tennis but hate (do) lessons. 10. He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) "Goodbye". 11. Please, go on (write), I don't mind (wait). 12. The doctor advised him (give up) (smoke). 13. I prefer (drive) to (be driven). 14. I advise you (start) (look) for a job at once. 15. After (discuss) the matter for an hour the committee left without (reach) any decision. 16. Most people prefer (spend) money to (earn) it. 17. It's not good for children (eat) too many sweets.