Exercise 3. Translate the following sentences into English.
Эту книгу стоит прочесть Эту выставку стоит посетить. Эту еду стоит попробовать. Вы не возражаете если я выключу телевизор? – Нет. Она не возражает если мы пойдем на ярмарку? Вы не возражаете если мы попробуем ваше печенье? Они не возражают если я открою окно? Я не могу не пригласить вас на ярмарку. Он не может не рассказать эту историю. Нельзя было не рассмеяться при виде лорда Б., переодетого в женское платье. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы пойти туда сейчас. Этого нельзя избежать. Никто не рискнул задать этот вопрос. Какой смысл делать это? Этот факт нельзя отрицать. Мы против того чтобы упоминать этот факт. Об этом не стоит спорить. Нам надо выслушивать твои жалобы. Я не привык спать днем. Он не привык чтобы с ним так обращались.
Exercise 4. Translate the following sentences into English, use them in situations of your own.
Извините что я вас прерываю. Будьте любезны, дайте мне… Вы не возражаете если я буду читать здесь? Я не могу не рассказать вам эту историю. Я боюсь туда идти. Ей это удалось. С нетерпением жду вас. Туда стоит съездить.
Ex. 2. Use the Gerund instead of the Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Russian.
Ex. 3. Use the Gerund instead of the Infinitive and translate each sentence into Russian. Example. Peter has given up (to smoke). Peter has given up smoking. 1. Philip has finished (to pack). 2. We all enjoy (to travel). 3. This door needs (to paint). 4. My transistor wants (to fix). 5. Will you please go on (to play the piano)? 6. I don't mind your (to do this work). 7. Nick is sure of his (to come here in time). 8. Thanks for (to bring the book). 9. Are you fond of (to watch TV)? 10. We look forward to (to see you soon). 11. We were all pleased with her (to sing). 12. I can't help (to laugh at his jokes). 13. It's no good (to look for it now). 14. It's worth (to see this play). 15. There's no use (to worry about these things). Ex. 4. Combine the sentences using the Gerund. Example. Post a letter. First stick a stamp on the envelope. Before posting a letter stick a stamp on the envelope. 1. Get on.the train. First buy a ticket. 2. Make a conclusion. First explore the problem carefully. 3. Enter the office building. Show your pass. 4. Buy a suit. First try it on. Ex. 5. Make up sentences using the Gerund. E x a m p 1 e. He wrote some letters and then went out. After writing some letters he went out. 1. She laid the table and then brought in the tea. 2. The boys lay on the beach and then had a swim. 3. We visited the museum and then went to a tea-shop. 4. He packed and then went to the airport.
Ex. 6. Practise in using the Gerund. Compose flashes of conversation according to the model. Work in pair. e x a m p l e 1. Somebody invited you to a party. A. Thank you very much for inviting me to the party. B. It's so nice you could come. (You're welcome.) 1. Somebody assisted you with your English. 2. Somebody helped you to arrange a visit. 3. Somebody treated you with sympathy when you were in trouble. 4. Somebody let you know about a press-conference. E x a m p l e 2. A. You are late. B. Excuse my being late. (Excuse me for being late.) 1. You've missed the speaker's point. 2. You've interrupted a person. 3. You didn't follow the teacher's explanations. 4. You ask someone an embarrassing question. E x a m p l e 3. you can make a living by (to write, to paint, to teach, etc.). You can make a living by writing (by teaching, by painting, etc.)
1. you can keep healthy and fit (to walk much, to consult the doctor regularly, to diet, to go in for sports, etc.); 2. a person can enjoy (to read, to go to concerts, to visit museums, to collect stamps, etc.); 3. you are good (not good) at (to play tennis, to learn foreign languages, to swim, to play chess, etc.)
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