Practice

Ex. 1. Translate the sentences from English into Russian.

1. The river is supposed to flow in this direction. 2. His childhood is said to have been very difficult. 3. You are expected to know these things. 4. He didn't seem to know you. 5. The situation seems to have become difficult. 6. He is said to have owned a very good library. 7. He was told to have organized the whole business. 8. The man doesn't seem to recognize you. 9. She seems to have done it especially for you. 10. You're not supposed to mark other people's books.

Ex. 2. Open the brackets, using the correct form of the Infinitive.

I.

I. He seems (to read) since morning. 2. She seems (to work) at his problem since she came here. 3. He appears (to know) French well. He is said (to spend) his youth in Paris.

4. The enemy was reported (to overthrow) the defence and (to advance) towards the city.

5. You seem (to look) for trouble. 6. They seemed (to quarrel). I could hear their angry voices. 7. They are supposed (to work) at the problem for the last two months. 8. Her ring was believed (to lose) until she happened (to find) it while cleaning the house. 9. They seemed (to wait) for ages.

II.

1. She smiled broadly and waved her hand. She seemed (to recognize) me. 2. Even if he is out, you needn't worry. He is sure (to leave) the key under the door-mat. 3. At that time I happened (to work) at my first novel. 4. You won't be likely (to miss) the train if you start right away. 5. Don't cry! Everything is bound (to get) right between you. 6. She lost her head and seemed (to forget) the little English she knew. 7. A young woman is supposed (to write) this

book. 8. You needn't mention it again. He is not likely (to forget) it. 9. He is believed (to teach) by his father. 10. You needn't tell me this. I happened (to give) all the details by Mother. 11. She is expected (to operate) on today. 12. Just look at his hands. He is sure (to work) in the garage.

III.

1. He seems (to be satisfied) with the results. 2. It seemed it would take not less than a page (to put) it into words. 3. The book is likely (to publish) and (to appear) on sale pretty soon. It is sure (to sell) well and (to sell) out in no time. 4. The man appears (to know) practically all European languages; he is said (to learn) them while travelling. 5. The river was reported (to overflow) the banks and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city. 6. You seem (to look) for trouble. 7. The committee is said (to revise) the programme and (to work out) a plan of its realization. 8. The man seemed (to study) me and I felt uneasy in his presence. 9. The book was believed (to lose) until the librarian happened (to find) it during the inventory.

Ex. 3. (B) Paraphrase the following sentences using the Complex Subject.

MODEL 1: It seemed that he knew the subject well.

He seemed to know the subject well.

1. It happened that they met that very day. 2. It proved that there were some broken cups in the case. 3. It seems that the play has made a deep impression on him. 4. It proved that he was a very experienced worker. 5. It appears that the house was built in the 18th century. 6. It happened that there was a doctor there at that time. 7. It appears that there are different opinions on this subject. 8. It happened that he was at home at that time. 9. It seems that there is a great difference between these two samples.

MODEL 2: It is reported that the delegation has left London.

The delegation is reported to have left London.

1. It is known that he has a large collection of pictures. 2. It may be said that the new theatre is the most beautiful building in the town. 3. It was reported that the ship had arrived in Odessa. 4. It can't be considered that the results of the experiment are bad. 5. It is expected that many people will attend the meeting. 6. It is believed that there is hope of reaching an agreement. 7. It is said that the expedition has reached Vladivostok. 8. It is considered that this mine is the best in the district. 9. It can be expected that the weather will improve soon. 10. It can't be expected that the Petersburg football team will win. 11. It is said that there are many difficulties in solving this problem.

Exercose 4. Paraphrase using Complex Subject.

MODEL: It is known that he is a great book-lover.

He is known to be a great book-lover.

1) It was expected that the members of the Committee would come to an agreement.

2) It was reported that many buildings had been damaged by the fire.

3) It seems that this book is very popular with children.

4) It appears that the house was built in the 18^th century.

5) It happened so that he was at home at that time.

6) It proved that he was a very experienced worker.

7) It is likely that the ship will arrive tonight.

8) It is not likely that they will return soon.

9) It is unlikely that the meeting will be postponed.

10) It is sure that they will come to London.

11) It is certain that they will be here on Monday.

12) It was likely that the price of copper would fall.

Exercise 5. Use your own ideas to complete the sentences with the Infinitive in the correct form.

1) Lake Baikal is said ..... the deepest lake in the world.

2) The negotiations are likely ..... until Sunday.

3) The steamer is believed ..... in Istambul.

4) The cargo does not seem ..... by the storm.

5) The parties are reported ..... the problem.

6) The parties are understood ..... an agreement.

7) They are very likely ..... part in this work.

8) The results of the test seemed ..... them.

9) This plant seems ..... such equipment since 1965.

10) I happened ..... my office early that day.

11) She seemed ..... for along time.

12) They seem ..... a good time at the seaside.

Exercise 6 Translate the words in brackets.

1. He is thought (был) a very good singer. 2. They are expected (пошлют) a reply today. 3. They are said (переехали) to a new flat. 4. Who is supposed (подпишет) the letter? 5. The doctor is supposed (прописал) you something. 6. The results of the experiment are believed (были) very good. 7. The new instrument is expected (поможет) scientists solve many important problems. 8. The members of the committee are understood (пришли) to an agreement. 9. He is said (предложил) them his services. 10. In the 19th century the dark areas on the Mars were thought (были) seas. 11. We were supposed (проведем) the day on board the ship. 12. The seamen were not supposed (сойдут) ashore that day. 13. The expedition is said (сделала) a very important discovery. 14. They were expected (пройдут) 300 miles that day. 15. She is known (интересовалась) in the subject. 16. They were heard (согласились) to do it. 17. The ship is expected (прибудет) here on Tuesday. 18. They are supposed (преследовали) him. 19. They were believed (знали) the secret all the time.

Exercise 7 Translate the following sentences into English.

I

1. Видели, как она писала письмо. 2. Думали, что это она пишет эти письма.

3. Предполагали, что она написала это письмо. 4. Наверняка она и сейчас пишет письмо. 5. Конечно, она написала это письмо. 6. Вряд ли она пишет эти письма. 7. Вряд ли она написала письмо. 8. Конечно, письмо уже написано. 9. Конечно, она его уже написала. 10. Оказалось, что она написала стихотворение. 11. Случайно она написала хорошее стихотворение.

II

1. Он, кажется, сердится на меня. 2. Он, кажется, болен. 3. Он, кажется, болел.

4. Они, по-видимому, пользовались этим словарем. 5. Он, кажется, знает ее хорошо. 6. Они, по-видимому, очень хорошо поняли это правило. 7. Кажется, все студенты читали эту статью. 8. Она, кажется, знает три иностранных языка. 9. Кажется, эта статья была опубликована в "Правде" на прошлой неделе. 10. Он, по-видимому, удовлетворен результатом своей работы. 11. Он, кажется, уехал на юг.

III

1. Эта книга, по-видимому, была переведена очень опытным переводчиком. 2. Коробка, кажется, пустая. 3. Этот вопрос, по-видимому, представляет для них большой интерес. 4. Казалось, что он доволен нашей работой. 5. Все, казалось, были удивлены, когда услышали это. 6. Дмитрий, кажется, сидит в читальном зале. 7. Он, кажется, ждет вас внизу. 8. Он оказался очень хорошим спортсменом. 9. Они оказались очень опытными преподавателями. 10. Эта задача оказалась очень трудной. 11. Я случайно встретил его в Сочи. 12. Я случайно слышал, как он спросил ее об этом.