Discovering that he had a talent for music, the shop assistant gave up his job to become a professional singer.

1 .Ashe had witnessed the crime, he was expected to give evidence in court. 2. When the editor learned that his newspaper had been taken over by a rival pub- lisher, he resigned from his position. 3. I declined his offer of a loan and said that I didn't like owing people money. 4. The demonstrator, who protested violently, was led away by the police. 5. When I visit a strange city, I like to have a guide-book with me. 6. Although the motion received general support from the House, it was not carded until it had been considerably amended.

7. Motorists who intend to take their cars with them to the Continent are advised to make early reservations.

8. It strikes me that he is an intelligent man. 9. Now that I have heard your side of the question, I am more inclined to agree with you. 10. As he had been warned that bad weather lay ahead, the ship's captain changed the course. 11. If one may judge by what the critics say, this new play is worth seeing. 12. Now that spring has come, we may perhaps look forward to better weather.

Упражнение 25. Переведите на русский язык.

1. Having at last succeeded in stopping the horse, he dismounted. 2. She turned away, finding herself stared at by a young man. 3. The tall man was gaining courage as he saw the short one losing it. 4. They re- mained in England, making short trips to all places of interest, but retaining their apartment in London. 5. He lived in this seclusion, never tiring in his care of her. 6. His glance met her serious eyes, looking at him. 7. She sat there quite motionless, looking out of the

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window. 8. He rose to his feet, thereby intimating that the interview was over. 9. I could hear the rain drip- ping from the eaves of the window and, far off, the hoots of the taxis in Whitehall. 10. If given time a man can do most things.

Упражнение 26. Переведите на английский язык.

Приведенный, приведя, принеся, выполнив, за- канчивающий, бросающий, брошенный, просмо- тренный, читающий, написанный, написав, просмо- трев, будучи забыт, пишущий, делая, взяв, расска- занный, принесенный, играя, построенный, забы- вающий, забытый, стоящий, проданный, покупаю- щий, данный, работая, переведенный, приглашен- ный.

Упражнение 27. Переведите на английский язык, употребляя требующуюся форму причастия.

1. Написав упражнения, мы стали смотреть телевизор. 2. Увидев противника, солдаты начали стрелять. 3. Ожидая вечером свою жену, я прочел интересную статью. 4. После того как книга была прочитана, Виктор сдал ее в библиотеку. 5. После того как информация была получена, он сообщил ее коллегам. 6. Повторив распоряжение, директор уехал. 7. Будучи специалистом-медиком, он может ответить на наш вопрос. 8. Почувствовав себя плохо, он вызвал врача. 9. Сказку, рассказанную бабуш- кой, она на следующий день рассказала подруге.

10. Окончив читать газету, он вышел на улицу.

11. Позавтракав, мальчик пошел в школу. 12. Когда его спросили, он заявил, что не знает, куда уехал Стефан. 13. Прочитав книгу, он начал обедать. 14. Закончив работу, он поехал домой.

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Упражнение 28. Дополните предложения при- частными оборотами, используя глаголы, приве- денные в скобках.

Пример: a. Jones put up a good fight in the first few rounds of the contest, ... (punch, present participle) Jones put up a good fight in the first few rounds of the contest, punching his opponent hard and accurately.

b. ..., the chairman assured shareholders that profits would show a distinct improve- ment the following year, (repeat, present participle)

Repeating what he had said earlier, the chairman assured shareholders that profits would show a distinct improvement the fol- lowing year.

1. The accused was led out of the court, still firmly ... (maintain, present participle) 2. ..., I think my ad- vice could be of help, (have, perfect participle) 3. They found the treasure ... (hide, past participle) 4. While ..., the workmen unearthed the remains of a Roman villa, (dig, present participle) 5. Motorists should take extra care when ... (drive, present participle) 6. ..., they decided not to spend their holiday in England, (tell, passive perfect participle) 7. I last saw him ... (go, present participle) 8. One can now hardly see this beautiful church, high buildings ... (erect, passive per- fect participle) 9. The newspaper has now published an apology ... (state, present participle) 10. The game- keeper caught a man ... (shoot, present participle) 11. ..., you cannot go back on your word, (promise, perfect participle) 12. The platform was crowded with people ... (wave, present participle)

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Определительный оборот с Past Participle

Определительным придаточным предложени- ям с глаголом в страдательном залоге (Present и Past Indefinite Tense) может соответствовать причастный оборот.

The book which was written by Mr. Brown is very interesting. Книга, которая была написана г-м Брауном, очень интересная.

The book written by Mr. Brown is very interest- ing. Книга, написанная г-м Брауном, очень инте- ресная.

Упражнение 29. Переведите на русский язык.

1. The engineers invited to our laboratory work very well. 2. The machine invented by Mr. Brown is very good. 3. The machines constructed at this plant produced many nuts. 4. Yesterday the experts tested the machine constructed by Mr. Smith. 5. The house being built in this street is very fine. 6. These flowers are better than those grown by your friend. 7. He has made use of all the available data except those pub- lished in 1996. 8. The man sitting at the table is my friend, 9. A noun is a word denoting a person or a thing. 10. All young trees except those growing on southern slopes were killed by frosts. 11. We were able to speak to all students except those working in the laboratories. 12. Thus addressed, the crowd expressed its approval by applause. 13. Thus admonished, the man ceased smoking. 14. Thus introduced to the audi- ence, the speaker bowed. 15. Thus advertised, this patent medicine found a ready market. 16. When thus addressed, the crowd expressed its approval by shouts. 17. While thus addressed, the audience was silent.