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6. It may … on her getting married.
7. It's nothing personal, Auggie, they're gonna … based on the evidence.
8. Scientists used to think that the body was programmed to age like a ….
9. Some … will face higher taxes.
10. The court had twice … since July.
11. The self-employed are a diverse group, including cabbies and …, plumbers and
actors.
2.1.5 Give the synonyms to the words from the text.
At the present time, domestic labour, cause, with meaning, crèche, set up, solution.
2.2 Grammar exercises
2.2.1 Use the proper form of the Gerund of the verb in brackets.
1. Did you succeed in … her? (persuade)
2. My little sister often complains about my … her. (bother)
3. I don’t think he’s pleased about … his dictionary in your room.(find)
4. I want to congratulate you on … so soon. (promote)
5. She seems to be fond of … care of. (take)
6. It was no use … to the station – we were already late. (hurry)
7. In addition to … an engineer he decided to study economics. (be)
8. Your car is so dirty – it surely needs … . (wash)
9. He doesn’t seem to remember … your letter. (receive)
10. After … once I am not going to trust this person again.(deceive)
11. I wonder why you objected to their … us. (join)
12. I would like you to avoid … fun of him in my presence. (make)
13. Thank you for … me know about this incident. (let)
14. After … (hear) her son’s voice outside the house she stopped … .(worry).
15. I really regret … with your plans. (interfere)
16. He persisted in … (do) it his way in spite of our … him to do it differently (ask).
17. She didn’t want to explain and give her reasons, and was annoyed at his … (be)
so persistent.
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18. He bitterly regretted … (lose) the opportunity of … (see) this breathtaking
panorama.
2.2.2 Write the proper preposition after the following phrases to introduce a
gerund.
1. be aware _____ 2. be annoyed _____ 3. be afraid _____ 4. be ashamed _____ 5.
be used _____ 6. be capable_____ 7. be certain _____ 8. be clever _____ 9. be fond
_____ 10. be grateful _____ 11. be guilty _____ 12. be ignorant _____ 13. be
indignant _____ 14. be interested _____ 15. be involved _____ 16. be proud _____
17. be responsible _____ 18. be sure _____ 19. be surprised _____ 20. be tired
_____.
2.2.3 Fill in the blanks with prepositions.
1. He seems to be angry with you _____ being misinformed.
2. Can you try to talk her _____ joining us? We’ll need her there.
3. The Committee decided _____ spending money on this enterprise.
4. We were all _____ sharing our plans with anybody.
5. I planned to go to the exhibition on Sunday but my friends talked me _____ doing
it and we went to the country.
6. She is annoyed _____ having to do it all over again.
7. Are you angry _____ my interfering?
8. You will soon get bored _____ sticking stamps and writing addresses.
9. If I were you I wouldn’t get so excited _____ his inviting you to the party.
10. I am fed _____ with your sitting here doing nothing.
11. She seems to be very good _____ solving crossword puzzles.
12. Do you know who is guilty _____ letting the secret out.
13. Thank you, we are very pleased _____ your remembering to inform us.
14. I don’t think he is capable _____ doing harm to anybody.
15. This boy is really fond _____ being naughty.
16. My is sister is keen _____ dancing.
17. I am really tired _____ having to remind you about your homework.
18. She is not afraid _____ being misunderstood.
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19. He has worked with this company _____ graduating from Oxford.
20. _____ being a writer he is known as a good actor.
2.2.4 Choose the proper form of gerund or infinitive of the verb in brackets.
1. We are already used to … (get) information on Internet.
2. When he was young he used to … (listen) to the news on the radio but now he is
used to …(watch) them on TV.
3. Would you stop … (have) a look at my project, please? I need your advice.
4. Will you stop … (make) this awful noise? I can’t concentrate on my work.
5. At 15 he began … (understand) how to get what he wanted.
6. If you are done with dusting, go on … (wash) the dishes.
7. Go on … (read) the article until you find the answer.
8. The speaker finished … (answer) the questions and left the room.
9. The tourists kept on … (walk) though they were not sure where they were going
to.
10. When he came … (know) all the details it was too late to change anything.
11. Jessie used to … (get) up rather early as she liked … (revise) her tasks before
classes.
12. We really look forward to her … (publish) another book.
2.2.5 Choose the proper form of gerund or infinitive.
1. Do you remember … this picture in some magazine?
a) seeing b) having seen c) to have seen
2. Don’t worry. I won’t forget … you as soon as I arrive at the hotel.
a) calling b) to call c) to have called
3. As long as he lives he will remember … the job he was so eager to get.
a) having been refused b) being refused c) to have been refused
4. Jane forgot … to us and started to tell her story again.
a) having talked b) to talk c) talking
5. I’m sorry I didn’t remember … the papers I had promised to.
a) to have printed b) to print c) printing
6. I regret … her about those sad events; she looks so upset now.
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a) reminding b) having reminded c) to have reminded
7. I am sorry for … your telephone number to him.
a) having given b) giving c) to have given
8. I am sorry … you, but I must make an announcement.
a) interrupting b) having interrupted c) to interrupt
9. I regret … your feelings but I really have no choice.
a) hurting b) to hurt c) to have hurt
10. She is so hard-working. She deserves … success.
a) achieving b) to achieve c) to have achieved
11. This plan needs … in detail once more.
a) to be discussed b) discussing c) being discussed
12. I’d rather prefer … at home and watching some old movie.
a) staying b) to stay c) being stayed
13. This house requires … all over.
a) painting b) being painted c) to be painted
14. I think your English wants … up before you go to England.
a) being brushed b) to brush c) brushing
15. We look forward to … (join) you on holiday.
a) joining b) join c) having joined
2.2.6 Translate the following sentences into English using gerunds.
1. Избегайте говорить о таких вещах.
2. Она не смогла не рассмеяться.
3. Не жалуйтесь на то, что вас наказали, вы сами виноваты.
4. Он прекратил приглашать ее, так как она не принимала его приглашений.
5. Она извинилась за опоздание.
6. Она сожалеет, что опоздала.
7. Не откладывайте выполнение этой работы.
8. Вам придется признать, что вы были не правы.
9. Мы возражаем против того, чтобы сообщить ему эти факты.
10. Мы решили не поддерживать их.
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11. Даже не говорите о том, чтобы остановить их.
12. Они сумели отговорить нас от участия в поездки.
13. Она не способна обмануть.
14. Мы привыкли работать допоздна.
15. Она отрицала, что знает этого человека.
16. Я подозреваю его в том, что он обманул нас.
17. Мы не могли не восхищаться этой удивительной картиной.
2.3 Reading comprehension
2.3.1 Read the sentences and write T (true), F (false), NS (Not stated).
1. Traditionally, women share the housework and the rearing of children with men
in equal parts.
2. All the women feel uncomfortable having to give up their career choosing family.
3. It makes you a bad parent, in any way, if you choose to work when having a
family.
4. The amount of time you spend with your child truly matters.
5. There is a wealth of options available for working parents.
6. It’s important have an impact on your children’s lives.
7. Putting off the decision is the best way to solve the problem of choice.
8. It’s the highest earner who should continue to work.
2.3.2 Work with the summary of the text.
1. List the main ideas of the text.
2. Write an introductory sentence that states the topic of the summary.
3. Turn the main ideas into sentences using your own words (you can combine some
of the main ideas into one sentence).
4. Add transitional words to connect the sentences.
5. Proofread and edit your summary.
2.3.3 Comment on the following quotations.
1. Money supports our daily life, but it can’t buy happiness.
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2. Families are idealized by the society. Not every person can get love and support
in his or her family.
3. You can find another job, but your family will always be the one you were born
to.
4. If a person hasn’t got a family, job can give him happiness, help to release stress
and make him more self-complete.
5. Sometimes people in the family are unreliable. Losing a job then can be a real
misfortune.
2.3.4 Work in pairs. Act out a dialogue between a wife and a husband who are
planning a child and have to choose who is going to give up a career.
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3 Unit 3 Work-Life Balance
Text
Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is a term used for the idea that you need time for both work
and other aspects of life, whether those are family-related or personal interests. The
saying goes that ‘all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’.
But work, or at least some kind of contributory effort, whether paid or
voluntary, is often recognised as being important for personal satisfaction, so it
seems likely that ‘all play’ would be dull too.
The idea that rest is vital for productive work goes back millennia.
In the 1800s, during and following the industrial revolution, industrialists and
unions alike agreed that workers needed a day off. They were genuinely able to rest,
away from work, without having to think about it or worry about what might be
going on in their absence.
Times have changed dramatically. The phrase ‘work-life balance’ is rather
more recent in origin. It has, however, taken on a new meaning with the recent
technological changes that have made it possible for workers to stay in touch 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Smart phones, remote working technology and the
like have meant that, even on holiday, people find it hard to ‘switch off’ and
genuinely rest, and the complaint is often that people are expected to be ‘on-call’ at
all times, without being allowed to have a life outside work.
Work-life balance is the idea that a fulfilling life outside of work helps
improve work performance while reducing stress. The time a person spends working
should be balanced by time spent with friends and family, keeping fit, traveling, and
doing other fulfilling hobbies. Work-life balance isn't necessarily defined as an even
split between the hours you spend at work and the hours you spend on hobbies. The
balance is more nuanced than that, and it also varies among different people. The
work-life balance concept exists solely to bring attention to the fact that being a
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workaholic is detrimental to a person's physical and mental well-being. Socializing,
physical activity, and hobbies all contribute to being healthier and happier.
Not everyone's job involves intense physical labor in a depressing
environment, but work-life balance isn't just important for those with difficult jobs.
Everyone is at risk of letting work take up an unhealthy portion of their life. For
those who already enjoy their jobs, awareness of work-life balance can help ensure
that they continue to enjoy their jobs, reduce stress, and prevent burnout.
Poor work-life balance can have serious effects on your mental health.
However, work-life issues are common, and mental health experts are well-prepared
to help you through any particularly rough patches.
While running your own small business brings a lot of positive aspects to your
workday, business owners are often particularly prone to spending too much time
on the work side of the work-life teeter-totter. Owners can be so focused on their
business, they may not even notice how it's interfering with their family relationships
and personal life. You need to guard against this by making sure that you are giving
your family and friends the time and attention they need. You also need to do some
self-assessment and ensure you're spending enough time on self-care. Many people
find that making an effort to incorporate some time management strategies into their
personal lives makes a considerable improvement in their work-life balance.
If you can hire an employee, sit down and make a list of minor tasks that you
can delegate. You could also consider hiring a contractor.
Your business isn't the only place where you can delegate tasks. The same
applies to your home environment. If you're short on free time and you don't enjoy
doing chores around the house, many of them could be outsourced. If you have
children, you could even set up an allowance system that teaches them the value of
money while helping you around the house. Example of household tasks that can be
outsourced include: yardwork, washing windows, cleaning gutters, housecleaning,
laundry, grocery shopping, painting and other renovation projects.
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3.1 Vocabulary exercises
3.1.1 Transcribe and translate the following words.
Voluntary, millennia, workaholic, detrimental, teeter-totter, self-assessment,
contractor, gutter, laundry
3.1.2 Fill in the gaps using the vocabulary list of the previous exercise.
Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. I certainly honestly believe religion is … to the progress of humanity.
2. Now, would you care to continue this conversation on the …?
3. Someday, when I'm a stressed-out …, I'll have you to thank.
4. That history stretches back … .
5. The … doesn't do the job, the customer doesn't pay.
6. There are 67 telephone helplines in the social services centres for families,
children and young people, and … and charitable organizations.
7. They are involved a lot more than they used to be in assessment in schools, and
… and peer-assessment are important parts of what we do.
8. Water was running in the … .
9. With yesterday's … and bathing, Lara had filled the house with dampness.
3.1.3 Find English equivalents to the following phrases from the text.
Баланс между работой и личной жизнью, личный интерес, личное
удовлетворение, продуктивная работа, промышленная революция,
производительность работы, физический труд, удручающая обстановка,
снизить уровень стресса, предотвратить эмоциональное выгорание,
психическое здоровье, проблемы, связанные с работой и личной жизнью,
специалистов по психическому здоровью, чёрная полоса, стратегия
управления, второстепенные задачи, домашнее окружение, ремонтный проект.
3.1.4 Translate the following sentences into Russian using the introduced
vocabulary from Ex 3.1.1
1. «Это личный интерес, и он помогает мне в моей работе», – сказала она.
2. А другой путь, я полагаю, ведет к личному и духовному удовлетворению.
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3. Благодаря жаре и физическому труду он имел полное основание
переодеваться вечером в шорты и свободную рубашку.
4. Будучи механиком, я не совсем компетентен в вопросах психического
здоровья...
5. Доказано, что приятная музыка снижает стресс.
6. Домашнее окружение может свести на нет многое из того, что пытается
привить школа.
7. Если же в группе присутствует постоянный стресс, продуктивная работа
невозможна, и в перспективе от этого страдает музыка.
8. Еще одна проблема, с которой я сталкиваюсь, заключается в том, что у меня
есть Основные и второстепенные задачи.
9. Мы предлагаем отличный баланс между работой и личной жизнью – даже
для премьер-министра.
10. Мы должны поблагодарить Британию за промышленную революцию.
11. Итак, как любители могут предотвратить травмы и эмоциональное
выгорание, чтобы максимизировать спортивную карьеру?
12. Основные причины. На этой диаграмме показаны основные причины
снижения производительности возобновления работы.
13. Тед, у них просто чёрная полоса.
14. Эти традиционные стратегии управления больше не могут применяться в
сегодняшней быстро меняющейся бизнес-среде.
3.1.5 Compose a story in English using the vocabulary of the lesson.
3.2 Grammar exercises
3.2.1 Choose from the following list of nouns those which refer to 2 groups
(Abstract Nouns and Collective Nouns).
Activity, balance, boy, business, day, environment, expert, family, friend, health,
holiday, home, hour, house, interest, issue, job, labor, laundry, life, painting, people,
phone, rest, revolution, risk, saying, strategy, stress, technology, term, time, work,
workaholic, worker, yardwork.
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