Английский язык. Grammar in Progress. Учебное пособие

Progress test

присутствовать на этой лекции. 31. Он вряд ли будет осуждать эту проблему с ней. 32. Всем необходимо платить за проезд в автобусе (bus fare). 33. Сообщается, проект одобрили на собрании. 34. Ей было необходимо встретить его как можно скорее. 35. Мне не нравилось, когда надо мной шутили. 36. Позвольте ему уйти немного раньше. 37. Я слышал, что Стив живет здесь уже 5 лет. 38. Он, кажется, уже знает эту новость. Мне не легко говорить вам об этом. 39. Я хочу, чтобы Вы подготовили проект контракта до пятницы. 40. Известно, что этот адвокат будет представлять интересы ответчика в суде.

Progress test

3.They seem … this case for a week. a to investigate

b to be investigated

c to have been investigating

4.I heard this jazz band … from abroad recently. a to have returned

b have returned

c have been returned

5.She saw her neighbors … their house.

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9. He is unlikely … to her about that tragedy.

a to be talking b talk c to have talked

10.Mother watched her children … in the river. a to be swimming

b be swimming

c have been swimming

11.This book seems … twice.

a be published

b have been published c to be published

12. The guide asked for all the tourists … before noon. a to be returned b to return c have returned

13.They are said … for more than 10 years together.

a work

b be working

c to have been working

14.They supposed him … to this company.

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23.The wind seems … . a to change

b have been changingc to be changing

24.The Browns are said … in our town for 5 years.

a to live

b to have been living c to be living

25.It is better for you … over my proposal.

athink

bto think

cto have thought

26.This agreement is likely … today.

ato be signed

bto have been signed

cbe signed

27.All our patients seem … better today.

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Exercise 2. Choose the correct translation of the following sentences.

1.I remember having been told about this accident.

a)Я помню был разговор об этом происшествии.

b)Я помню, что мне рассказывали об этом происшествии.

2.I had the pleasure of knowing him personally.

a)Я имел удовольствие знать его лично.

b)Мне было приятно, что он был известной личностью.

3.They walked quickly without stopping to rest.

a)Они шли быстро без остановок на отдых.

b)Они шли быстро, не останавливаясь отдохнуть.

4.We came here for mastering this speciality.

a)Мы пришли сюда, овладев специальностью

b)Мы пришли сюда для того, чтобы овладеть этой специальностью.

5.By working hard one can make a success.

a)Работая усердно, можно добиться успеха.

b)Усердная работа может привести к успеху.

6.I object to being spoken to like that.

a)Я не люблю, когда со мной говорят в подобном

тоне.

b)Я возражаю, что говорил это таким тоном.

7.He complained of having been unjustly accused.

a)Он жаловался на несправедливость обвинения.

b)Он жаловался, что его обвинили несправедливо.

8.Do you remember to take your pills?

a)Ты помнишь, что тебе нужно принять таблетки.

b)Ты помнишь, что принял таблетки.

9.I dislike the idea of going to their party.

a)Мне не нравиться идея идти к ним на праздник.

b) Мне не нравиться, что мы пойдем к ним на праздник.

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10.You don’t like being asked questions, do you?

a)Ты не любишь задавать вопросы, не так ли?

b)Ты не любишь, когда тебе задают вопросы,

не так ли?

11.I cannot help telling you about it.

a)Я не могу не сказать вам об этом.

b)Я не могу помочь, рассказав это.

12.He stopped smoking.

a)Он остановился, чтобы покурить.

b)Он бросил курить.

13.These goods are worth buying.

a)Эти товары стоит купить.

b)Эти товары являются дорогой покупкой.

Exercise 3. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

1. The greatest pleasure was travelling. 2. The chief has finished dictating a letter to his secretary. 3. Mr Cook doesn’t like being kept waiting. 4. I avoid speaking to him on this matter. 5. Few people are prepared to work without being paid. 6. He denied having opened the door. 7. He left without having paid the bill. 8. After having been asked questions about the reason for arriving on a chartered airplane and about the purpose of their stay in Sweden, S.M. was subjected to beatings. 9. People won’t go out after dark because they are afraid of being attacked. 10. We have put off discussing the matter until the manager returns form Bristol. 11. I don’t like being read to, I like reading myself. 12. They went to the party without being invited. 13. The patient was thankful to the doctor for his having been so attentive to him. 14. We appreciate you helping us. 15. She spoke of my room and of its being ready for me. 16. No doctor can make a proper diagnosis without having examined the patient. 17. Most children like being given presents. 18. Success for the majority of students depends

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not only on achieving good results in exams, but on everyday work as well. 19. I don’t like being asked stupid questions. 20. Would you mind waiting a moment outside? 21. He disliked his father’s interfering in the affair. 22. We appreciate you coming on short notice. 23. Her friends supported her by signing her petition. 24. He denied having met with him before. 25. Jane finished making her report. 26. After graduating the Law School he started working in one of the law firms. 27. Before going to bed she locked the door. 28. He was surprised at having been asked about it. 29. It’s no use worrying about it. 30. He was proud of having won the Nobel Prize. 31. Would you mind closing the door? 32. Instead of doing his homework he started watching TV. 33. You can hardly avoid meeting her. 34. I will never forget swimming in the ocean!

35.After having been repaired the car continued its journey.

36.Conceivably, supporters of the law could filibuster to prevent it from being revised. 37. His work involves treating animals. 38. He was asked to revise his proposal before submitting it again. 39. She derived great satisfaction from helping other people. 40. “Stop giggling” “I can’t help it!”

Exercise 4. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the distinctions of perfect and voice categories of the Gerund.

1. I’m going to regret eating all those nachos. 2. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes. 3. We arrive early to be sure of getting a good seat. 4. I hate having to ask for money. 5. He denied knowing about the plan. 6. After having been arrested, he was taken to the police station. 7. There was no point in telling him she had intended to sleep in the car. 8. We kept asking why he had done it. 9. Indeed, during my two mandates as Prosecutor, we have succeeded in arresting 91 persons. 10. Cheryl found the habit of drinking a lot of coffee hard to break. 11. Being told what to do is not pleas-

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ant. 12. I have always regretted not having studied harder at school. 13. Shakira eventually expressed her regret for not having turned her chair for him. 14. Neil denies breaking the window. 15. The author states that he left Egypt in order to avoid being arrested and tortured. 16. After having been processed, all the data gathered was transmitted to the Government. 17. I need a break from typing. 18. Charles is fond of driving, so I’m happy just to be a passenger. 19. After telling the child a fairytale, she said goodnight to him. 20. We heard the sound of breaking glass. 21. Nowadays, more and more people are keen on doing shopping on the Internet. 22. Many people in Britain are fond of gardening. 23. After having been told the results of the X-ray examination the physician wrote them down in the patient’s case history. 24. They go to the supermarket by car and after having done shopping they load their bags and packets into the luggage compartment. 25. There is only one sure way of finding out the truth. 26. His mother scolded him for breaking her favourite vase. 27. Economists of all persuasions are fond of criticizing government policies. 28. I hate being lied too. 29. He denied having been married. 30. We insisted on being informed of the arrival of the ship. 31. An informed consent was obtained from all respondents after having been informed about the aims of the study. 32. Instead of informing the king immediately, he decided to wait and watch what happened. 33. It’s pleasure doing business with you.

Exercise 5. State the gerund function (the subject, predicate, part of a compound verbal predicate, attribute, adverbial modifier) in the following sentences and translate them.

A

1. Chess is one of the few games which a sportsman starts without warming up first. 2. I’m fond of speaking different

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languages. 3. He looked at me without smiling. 4. I think you should keep focusing on this sphere. 5. The hall is often used for holding inter-college competitions. 6. Paola and Boris are very proud of having reached the goal. 7. Chloe is afraid of flying. 8. I can’t bear being alone. 9. Upon putting the pieces on the chess-board my friend made the first move. 10. She immediately reached me when she got the information that the results having been published. 11. I can’t stand listening to her stupid jokes. 12. Brian will succeed in writing articles. 13. Ellen practices singing every single day. 14. The barometer is an instrument for measuring pressure. 15. My laptop need repairing. 16. I avoid talking to her. 17. The film is worth watching. 18. The coach avoided discussing the expected outcome of the competition. 19. Mr. Brown admitted smoking thirty cigarettes a day. 20. 22% of the employees consider quitting the jobs. 21. He is tired of doing exercises. 22. The car wants washing. 23. Since 2003 it has not been snowing there. 24. I enjoy watching the relay. 25. Singing helps me feel better. 26. I don’t mind sitting in the corner. 27. The most exciting thing for him is travelling. 28. Working is an important sphere of every person’s life. 29. It was no use trying to fight back. 30. Paul denied hurting her. 31. Melany blamed herself for being late that day. 32. The concept consists in creating software that will protect the information from hacking. 33. Cooking is her favourite hobby. 34. She began training for the competition last month. 35. We could not help admiring the figure-skater. 36. He gave up smoking. 37. I just dislike being surrounded by people. 38. Reading makes people smarter. 39. We enjoy playing basketball together. 40. He is bored with playing this computer game without the Internet connection.

B

1. The idea of utilizing the energy of oceans and seas for man’s needs is not new. 2. We cannot use the device

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without testing it. 3. She mentioned seeing my brother at a baseball game. 4. My greatest wish was taking up basketball. 5. I remember going to the British Museum one day. 6. I denied knowing about his secret. 7. Becoming a millionaire is a dream of many young people today. 8. Meeting him is what I am afraid of. 9. She avoided looking me in the eye. 10. Thank you for bringing me to this swimming pool. 11. He didn’t like the idea of seeing her in the store next morning. 12. Losing a game of chess is always unpleasant. 13. He avoids meeting us. 14. Mastering a foreign language is not easy. 15. The doctor advised him to give up diving. 16. Don’t risk losing your job! 17. He insisted on training more for the contest. 18. Tea ceremony requires years of training and practice to graduate in art. 19. He entered without having knocked at the door. 20. They admitted changing the schedule. 21. Who is responsible for making laws in the UK? 22. There are grounds for opening another criminal case. 23. They went on passing the ball. 24. She learnt of his having taken the 1st prize. 25. Making friends has become more difficult since I moved to a new city. 26. His illness prevented him from coming to root for his team. 27. Visiting Niagara Falls made a great impression on us. 28. I considered staying silent, but I had to tell her. 29. I grew very fond of swimming in our sport camp. 30. The door opened without having been knocked on. 31. The girl was surrounded by her friends after doing a beam exercise. 32. Solving such a problem is not an easy task. 33. In examining the substance they found its important properties. 34. We were very proud of opening the score. 35. Walking is good for your health. 36. I advise proceeding (moving forward) with caution. 37. Many farmers in Canada are engaged in growing wheat. 38. Excuse me for disturbing you. 39. I don’t remember skiing in this forest before.

40.Please excuse my disturbing you. 41. We all appreci-

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