EXERCISES. I. Дайте возможные варианты перевода предложений с герундием:
I. Дайте возможные варианты перевода предложений с герундием: a) в функции подлежащего. 1. Swimming is a good exercise. 2. Reading is his favourite occupation. 3. Loading heavy weights requires great skill (искусство). 4. It is no use talking about the accident. 5. Doing is better than saying. 6. Having several viewpoints is vital. 7. This book is worth while reading. 8. That football game was worth while watching. b) в функции части сказуемого. 1. The work of these geologists is looking for oil and gas in new areas. 2. The main requirement is observing the rules. 3. I can’t help laughing. 4. They went on discussing the problem without me. 5. It is worth utilizing this first-class polymer in light industry. 6. He gave up smoking. 7. The director is against starting the negotiations at once. c) в функции дополнения. 1. He who likes borrowing dislikes paying. 2. We thought of starting another series of experiments. 3. I remember reading this book. 4. I remember having been asked about it. 5. I don’t mind walking. 6. He is proud of having won the first place in the chess tournament. 7. He was surprised at having been asked about the accident. d) в функции определения. 1. The melting point was very high under these conditions. 2. This is your reading material. 3. We have no intention of ordering such machines. 4. We discussed different methods of teaching foreign languages. 5. At present scientists take great interest in the methods of turning the light and heat of the sun directly into electricity. 6. Part of the town where there are shops is a shopping centre. 7. A place where people gather together to talk is a talking shop. e) в функции обстоятельства. 1. In an interview a person can learn only by listening, not by talking. 2. One cannot transform water into steam without heating it. 3. Before leaving for Moscow, I called on my friend. 4. You will improve your pronunciation by reading aloud every day. 5. This offer is made subject to receiving your confirmation within 10 days. 6. On finding that the engine was working badly, the pilot had to land. 7. After telling her the truth, he left the room. 8. He left the room without waiting for a reply.
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