Английский

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1. Раскройте скобки, употребляя нужную форму герундия:

1)The machine needs (clean).

2)I am quite serious in (say) that I won't follow this advice.

3)(Talk) to them is no use — they will never understand us.

4)They accused him of (commit) the murder.

5)This job is not worth (take).

6)He reproached me for (not inform) him about it earlier.

7)She confessed to (forget) to make the call.

8)He seemed sorry for (not be) attentive to the employees' concerns.

9)After (to confirm) the agenda, the delegates opened the meeting.

10)I was for (find) a compromise with them.

2. Переведите на русский язык:

1)Enormous time, care and e ort goes into ensuring that money is employed e ectively.

2)Many corporations have invested in developing more e ective human resource management policies.

3)A more educated work force has challenged management to find ways of increasing employee involvement.

4)Our contract with companies and executives shaped our thinking about this issue in a particular way.

5)This approach places emphasis on asking important strategic questions.

6)We should translate our new thinking into new approaches to managing customs.

7)Our management took risks in approving this policy.

8)He was instrumental in bringing both parties together.

9)His ideas shaped our thinking.

10)Introducing new technology into the o ce place involves HRM decisions.

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3. Переведите на английский язык:

1)Услышав приговор, она разрыдалась.

2)Не стоит забывать о формальностях — то, во что вы одеты, тоже влияет на мнение людей о вас.

3)Я не мог удержаться от того, чтоб не задать им пару вопросов.

4)Мы не можем отрицать, что нас волнует эта проблема.

5)Мы наслаждались плаванием в море — вода была теплая и кристально чистая.

6)Перестаньте разговаривать — вы мешаете докладчику.

7)Мы закончили работу над этой проблемой.

8)Я не возражаю против того, чтобы остаться на прежней должности.

9)Он не отрицал, что видел их в тот вечер.

10)Преступник пытался скрыться, но был арестован на границе.

THE GERUNDIAL CONSTRUCTIONS

Состоит из существительного в общем или притяжательном падеже или притяжательного местоимения или местоимения в объектном падеже (people — people’s — them — their) и герундия. Герундий выражает действие, а существительное или местоиме-

ние — субъект действия.

We were against Mr Bond (Mr Bond’s /his/him) going to Switzerland. Do you mind my cousin (cousin’s/his/him) joining us?

Do you mind me/my being present?

На русский язык переводятся придаточным предложением.

I object to you (your) leaving so soon.

Я возражаю против того, чтобы вы уехали так скоро.

Переведите на русский язык:

1)A corruption case against Zuma, in which he denies his wrongdoing, has troubled many South Africans.

2)There has been an increase in people wanting to leave the country.

3)Translating Russia's bounty of scientific talent into popular products is a problem vexing the country.

4)President's encouraging innovation has become a focus of his speech.

5)The government's approach is a vertical of power subordinating formerly independent branches of government to federal control.

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6)Government financing is not the best method to make business more creative.

7)The book contains examples of corporation's handling of employment security.

8)Her locking herself in the o ce is an attempt to get management to hear her arguments.

9)Britain found the solution to its needs in married women working part time.

10)Governments are much more concerned about young people being unemployed than their being underpaid.

INFINITIVE

Инфинитив сочетает в себе свойства глагола и существительного.

Глагольные свойства инфинитива проявляются в его способности иметь залог и видо-временные формы.

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Свойства существительного проявляются в тех синтаксических функциях, в которых инфинитив, так же как и существительное может выступать.

Инфинитив с частицей “to” используется:

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Инфинитив может быть

1)Подлежащим:

Too learn everything by heart is impossible. What to answer him is unclear.

2)Дополнением: Tell me how to do it.

3)Определением: There’s nothing to argue about here. I’ve got a call to make.

4)Обстоятельством: He came round to ask about her health.

5)Частью сказуемого:

a) после глагола ‘to be”: To hesitate is to lose.

б) после модальных глаголов и их эквивалентов: He can swim. He is sure to come.

в) после глаголов, обозначающих начало действия: He began to learn Dutch.

6) Вводным словом: To tell you the truth, I don’t like the idea.

Примечания:

1. Если два инфинитива соединены союзами “and” или “or”, частица “to” перед вторым инфинитивом опускается:

I want to call Mr Jones and fax or post him a letter.

2. Иногда между частицей “to” и инфинитивом может стоять наречие (Split Infinitive) — это часто встречается в разговорном стиле: I’d like to really understand their position.

3. Bare Infinitive (Инфинитив без частицы “to”) используется:

a)после большинства модальных глаголов: can, must, should, might, may, could. You can leave if you want.

b)после “had better, would rather” . I’d rather not go out tonight, I’d better stay at home.

c)после глаголов “make/ let/ see/ hear/ feel/ notice/ watch”.

They made him pay for the damage.

Однако, если глаголы “make, hear, see, etc, в пассивной форме, за ними следует to+ Infinitive. He was made to pay for the damage.

4. За глаголами “know” и “help” может стоять и to-Infinitive и Bare Infinitive. Could you help me (to) fix the car?

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1. Определите функцию инфинитива:

1)It was impossible to explain what he meant.

2)To make a choice between these two proposals was quite di cult.

3)It takes him nearly an hour to get to work.

4)He advised us not to say anything about the incident.

5)He agreed to follow their example.

6)The young speaker found it di cult to speak in public.

7)He failed to make his point of view and the audience was disappointed.

8)They managed to fulfill the task.

9)The immigrant workers need a place to live in.

10)They were looking for somebody to help them with the experiment.

11)There are lots of contradictions to be found in this paper.

12)There was no time to spare.

13)He was nowhere to be seen.

14)The President was the first to confirm this information.

2. Замените придаточные предложения инфинитивами:

1)I have got so fat that I cannot wear this dress now.

2)He was so frustrated that he could not work.

3)The accident was so terrible that it's hard to talk about it.

4)The problem is so urgent that it should be solved immediately.

5)Here are some more facts which will prove that our theory is correct.

6)Here are some articles which must be translated for tomorrow.

7)We need something which we could rely on.

8)He has a family whom he has to take care of.

9)Don't promise that you will do it, if you are not sure that you can.

10)I am glad that I see so many friendly people here.

3.Раскройте скобки, употребляя требующуюся форму инфинитива (Active или Passive):

1)The only sound (to hear) was the rustling of the leaves.

2)We expect the meeting (to hold) next month.

3)The peace conference may (find) a solution to the problem.

4)The students are still waiting (to give) books for their work.

5)He seizes every opportunity (to appear) in public — he is anxious (to talk) about.

6)I want (to make) some changes in the project.

7)Some urgent actions should (to take) as soon as possible.

8)Let me (to defend) my point of view.

9)The lecturer wants (to understand).

10)The students want (to understand).

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11)We have (to do) a lot of things.

12)A lot of things need (to do).

13)I think he would be the best candidate (give) the job of the top manager.

4. Вставьте инфинитив с или без частицы “to”:

1)He is too short (be) a policeman.

2)The company made them (retire).

3)He was made (work) overtime.

4)Would you be so kind as (type) this letter for me?

5)Let me (explain) one thing to you.

6)I found it di cult (cope) with the task.

7)It took her months (get) the answer from the management of the company.

8)I prefer (work) rather than (talk).

9)Youngsters are not allowed (drive) until the age of 21 in this country.

10)The policeman saw them (come out) of the bank and (drive) away.

11)I don’t like (disturb) colleagues at home.

12)The Prime Minister went on (to praise) the Chancellor.

5. Вставьте нужную форму инфинитива:

1)My boss expects me (work) overtime.

2)The suspect claimed (watch) TV at the time of the robbery.

3)Their parents are worried about them as they seem (have) di culty with their studies.

4)Young children often ask (take) to the movies.

5)The burglars must have come in through the window as the lock seems (force).

6)I happen (pass) my driving test two years ago.

7)He is expecting (succeed) his father as the country's Sovereign.

8)The king is expected (succeed) by his elder son.

9)The athlete appears (overtake) his rival on the last lap. Yes, he's passed him!

10)She seems (enjoy) her new job.

11)I'd like (pay) your attention to the following facts.

12)Much attention has to (pay) to the human resources management.

13)The manager seems (get) impatient with the interviewee.

14)I want (exercise) more often.

15)I didn’t know whom (send) the mail to.

6. Вставьте герундий или инфинитив:

1)He is known (be) one of the most dangerous criminals in the world.

2)(Rob) banks is his specialty.

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