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to visit you and stay with you. 21. It made our mouths water to hear him talk about such tasty things.
100. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives:
I. С ней приятно разговаривать. 2. Вопрос был слишком сложный, чтобы обсудить его
за час. 3. Я рад, что узнал правду. 4. Ты бы лучше не надоедал ему своими глупыми
вопросами. 5. Этот вопрос слишком сложен, чтобы она могла решить его одна. 6. Он не такой
человек; от которого можно ожидать помощи. 7. Было бы лучше убедить его работать, чем
принуждать его. 8. Мы очень довольны, что видели этот спектакль. 9. Кажется, дети уже
забыли об этом печальном событии. 10. Вам следовало бы предупредить меня заранее. 11, Я
молчала, так как мне нечего было сказать. 12. Они обещали мне помочь подготовиться к
приему гостей. 13. Номер его телефона легко запомнить. 14. Этот человек сидит здесь, должно
быть, около часа. Кого бы это он мог ждать? 15. Вы помните, кто первый вошел в комнату? 16.
Вряд ли он тот человек, который даст вам интересующие вас сведения. 17. Мы сделали вид,
что не заметили его ошибки, чтобы не смущать его. 18. Главное в том, как заставить ее
поверить нам и послушаться нашего совета.
101. Paraphrase the following sentences, making the object of the infinitive
the subject of the sentence:
Examples: l. It is hard to please him. He is hard to please.
2. It is pleasant to look at her. She is pleasant to look at.
1. It is not difficult to remember the rule. It is simple. 2. It's very comfortable to sit in my
Grandfather's armchair. 3. She's a kind person. It's easy to deal with her. 4. He's very stubborn. It's
difficult to persuade him. 5. It's not very easy to translate this passage. It contains some idiomatic
expressions. 6. It is pleasant to look at the girl, but not at all pleasant to talk to her. She's pretty, but
not very clever. 7. It was unpleasant to watch their quarrel. 8. It's always funny to listen to his stories.
9. It would be useful to follow Uncle Jack's advice. 10. It's not so very easy to answer this question.
102. Make up sentences, using the following adjectives with infinitives (follow
the examples of the previous exercise):
easy to deal with, difficult to understand, pleasant to look at, hard to please, useful to
remember, amusing to watch, easy to answer, uncomfortable to sit on, easy to follow, difficult to
avoid, pleasant to talk to, not far to seek, not easy to find.
103. Point out the Complex Object and the Complex Subject with the Infinitive.
Translate the sentences into Russian:
1. The pills my doctor has given me make me feel rather odd. 2. I want you to say to yourself
that he died a gallant death in the service of his country, and we must be proud of him. 3.1 had seen
my father leave the house that very morning. 4. Just as he was falling into unconsciousness he heard
his door open and quickly shut. 5. George was sure that fresh air and exercise would make us sleep
well. 6. I've never known a chap spend so much time on radiograms. 7. I thought it to be the signal to
start. 8. We didn't expect him to come back so soon and were wondering what had happened. 9. She
felt somebody touch her gently by the hand. 10. I'd like it to be done as quietly as possible, without
attracting anybody's attention, 11. She didn't seem to notice his unfriendly tone. 12. The number to
which I had been directed turned out to be a house standing a little by itself, with its back to the
river. 13. "He appears to be asleep, my lady," said the butler. 14. Lady Franklin seemed to expect an
answer. 15. The boy was made to repeat his story twice. 16. Professor Lee was expected to join the
expedition in North Africa, but he had fallen ill. 17. He was heard to say that it would rain and
ordered the door to the balcony to be shut. 18.1 looked at the house with suspicious curiosity, and it
seemed to be looking back at me. 19. He is said to have been a sailor in his youth. 20. You're not
likely to keep us company, Jim, are you?
104. Translate the sentences into English, using the Complex Object or the
Complex Subject:
1. Его заставили обратиться к врачу. 2. Оказывается, он ничего об этом не слышал. 3.
Кажется, вы расстроены. Что-нибудь случилось? 4. Я никогда не видела, как танцует Джейн
Бак. 5. Я спала и не слышала, как они ушли. 6. Родители всегда хотят, чтобы их дети выросли
честными людьми. 7. Я считаю, что это было несправедливо с вашей стороны. 8. Кто позволил
вам распоряжаться моими вещами? 9. Он почувствовал, как силы возвращаются к нему. 10.
Ничто не могло заставить его изменить принятое решение. 11. Ожидается, что зима в этом
году будет суровая. 12. Я случайно услышала последнюю фразу, сказанную вами. 13. Они
наверняка поженятся. 14 Я хочу, чтобы мы все встретились еще раз. 15. Она почувствовала,
что кто-то дотронулся до ее плеча. 16. Она внимательно наблюдала за тем, как прыгают
другие гимнастки. 17. Маловероятно, что он выздоровеет к понедельнику. 18. Не позволяйте
детям играть со спичками. 19. Оказалось, что мы уже знакомы. 20. Она побледнела, и я
почувствовала, как она вздрогнула.
105. Replace the clauses in the following sentences with infinitive phrases:
1. I should be delighted if I could get acquainted with the captain of your team. 2. He was
annoyed wiien he learnt that they hadn't chosen him as a player for the Ail-Union match. 3.1 was
sorry that I had missed the beginning of the match. 4. We must wait till we hear the referee's whistle,
then we'll see the teams coming out. 5. They wouldn't be surprised if they were to receive an
invitation to play in a tennis match with the fellows from our college. 6. You would be foolish if you
missed the chance. 7. I'm pleased that I've been of some service to you. 8. She turned to me as if she
was going to ask me something. 9. We are happy that we have won, it was a difficult match. 10. I
was sorry when I heard of their failure. 11. I'm sorry that I've been of so little assistance. 12. He
pressed his finger to his lips as if he wanted to warn her.
106. Comment on the infinitive phrases and translate the sentences into
Russian:
A. 1. He held the door open for her to get in. 2. How nice of you to know my voice! Am I
disturbing you? 3. It was kind of you to come, but you must go now. 4. "Three weeks and two days,
my lady," Leadbitter replied. "How nice of you to have counted the days!" said Lady Franklin. 5. "It's
nice of you to have come," came his voice from the bed. 6. I think the best thing would be for you to
see him for yourself. 7. It's too late for the children to go out.
B. 1. I have something so important to tell you that I hardly know how to say it. 2. I'm not
quite sure whether to join them or not. 3. When to start is to be decided yet. 4. He hesitated what to
say next. 5. I didn't know which book to choose. 6. Tell me who to invite. 7. The question is where to
hide it.
C. 1. And to tell you the truth I'm glad to have a companion myself. 2. To be frank, no other
house in the town was as popular as theirs. 3. He will be a little late, to be sure, and Ann will be
grumbling. 4. To cut a long story short, everything ended to her delight.
107. Paraphrase, using " for- phrases" with infinitives:
1. She held out the telegram so that I might see it. 2. It's quite natural that you should think
so. 3. The first thing he must do is to ring them up. 4. Let us wait till they settle this matter. 5. This is
a problem you should solve all by yourself. 6.1 shall bring you the article that you may read. 7. I
gave an umbrella to the children lest they should get wet through. 8. I've put on weight. I can't wear
this dress any longer. 9. It is unbelievable that a man should go so far beyond his limit. 10. He spoke
loudly so that everyone might hear him. 11. There is nothing that I may add. 12. It is very unusual
that he should have said such a thing. 13. It's high time you knew Grammar well. 14. This is a boy
you can play with.
108. Complete the following, using a suitable infinitive phrase:
1. Can you advise me...? 2. I can't make up my mind ... . 3. She hesitated ... . 4. I am at a
loss ... .5. The trouble is ... . 6. ... is the first thing to decide. 7. His chief difficulty was ... . 8. I didn't
know.... 9. Show me .... 10. Nobody could tell... .
109. Make up sentences, using the following infinitive phrases parenthetically:
1. to cut a long story short; 2. to put it mildly; 3. to crown all; 4. to tell you the truth; 5. to say
the least of it; 6. to say nothing of ...; 7. to begin with; 8, to judge by her appearance.
110. Translate the sentences into English, using infinitives:
1. Вам лучше сегодня не выходить. Вы можете простудиться. 2. Я часто слышу, как вы
выступаете на студенческих диспутах. 3. Вы сами слышали, как он это сказал. 4 Вам было бы
полезно больше заниматься физкультурой. 5. Он знал, что его присутствие обязательно, но не
мог заставить себя войти. 6. Слышали, как она сказала, что никому из них нельзя доверять. 7.
Он, должно быть, читал этот роман совсем недавно. Он помнит множество подробностей. 8.
Едва ли она знает, что сказать об этом. 9. Трудность в том, где достать эту редкую книгу. 10. Я
недостаточно хорошо его знаю, чтобы говорить с ним об этом. 11. Она не любит, когда дверь
ее комнаты закрыта. 12. Рад познакомиться с вами. 13. Рад, что познакомился с вами. 14.
Некого было спросить, и нам пришлось ждать. 15. Почему не пойти погулять? Погода
чудесная. 16. Говорят, видели, что он вошел в дом, но никто не видел, чтобы он вышел. 17.
Она, кажется, разучивает упражнения на пианино (to practise) все утро. 18. Бен говорил
первым. 19. Они, кажется, еще не уехали. 20. Мне надо о многом с вами поговорить. 21. Мы
не ожидали, что он сам это сделает. 22. Она слишком легкомысленна, чтобы принять это
всерьез. 23. Не может быть, чтобы это было сделано за столь короткий срок. 24. Ему не так-то
просто угодить.
The Gerund
111. Point out the Gerund and comment on its noun and verb characteristics.
Translate the sentences into Russian:
1. Talking about ourselves is what we modern authors have a strong objection to doing. 2. He
stopped writing and ran out into the bathroom. He started washing with great speed. He was two
minutes late already. 3. It's silly of me, but I can't help feeling anxious. 4.1 don't like being lied to —
and that, I think, is what you are trying to do. 5.1 feel a good deal of hesitation about telling you this
story of my own. 6. On hearing the sound Nance hurried to the door, and Grand to the window. 7. He
left without having paid the bill. 8. Would you mind waiting a moment in the hall? 9. He denied
having opened the box. 10. Writing quickly tires my hand. 11.1 remember seeing it on the table. 12.
He was accused of having entered the country illegally. 13.1 disliked my mother's interfering in the
affair. 14. The boy spent half the night in writing to his people.
112. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund of the verbs in brackets:
1. (to speak) without (to think) is (to shoot) without aim. 2. Do you know what is peculiar
about the English rule of (to drive)? 3. I'm glad to say that the lady didn't keep us (to wait). 4. I
remember (to take) to Paris when I was a very small child. 5. I strongly suspect Gerald of (to know)
all about it beforehand, though he swears he didn't. 6. Excuse me for not (to write) more at the
moment. 7. She never lost the power of (to form) quick decisions. 8. He had an air of (to be) master
of his fate, which was his chief attraction. 9. She denied (to see) me at the concert though I'm sure I
saw her in the stalls. 10. I want to thank her for (to look) after the children while I was out. 11. He
passed to the front door and out without (to see) us. 12.1 enjoy (to read) poetry. 13.1 don't mind (to
stay) here for a little while. 14. Are you going to keep me (to wait) all day? 15. They reproached us
for (not to come) to the party; they were waiting for us the whole evening. 16. He suspected her of
(to give) the police information about him while the workers were on strike. 17.1 sat on the doorstep
thinking over my chances of (to escape) from home. 18. There is very little hope of the work (to do)
in time. 19. The coat showed evident signs of (to wear) on the preceding night. 20. (to avoid) the use
of the perfect gerund is quite common if there is no fear of (to misunderstand).
113. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund and insert prepositions where
necessary:
1. Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged (to work out) difficult problems. 2.
"There's no question (to forgive) you," he said quickly. 3. Of course, I should insist (to pay) for my
work. 4. I wonder if there's any use (to try) to improve him. 5. We began to speak only when we
were out (to hear) of the old man. 6. I insist (to go) there at once. 7. We all suspected him (to learn) it
before and (to try) to conceal it from us. 8. They were all busy (to unpack) the books and (to put)
them on the shelves. 9. (to hear) the news she ran over to the telephone to inform Gerald at once. 10.
But (to make) this request Mr. Dennant avoided (to look) in his face. 11.1 spent'the rest of the time in
the hall of the Station Hotel (to write) letters. 12. You can help me (to give) a piece cf good advice,
you're old enough to know it better. 13. (to discuss) the plan ourselves we decided to consult Mike's
eldest brother who in our eyes was an expert. 14. He hesitated a little (to open) the door. He had a
feeling that there was somebody waiting for him inside. 15. (to hear) the sound of the door opened
downstairs he tiptoed into the corridor and bent over the banister. 16. (to see) three little children
dancing in the street to their own music he came up nearer to see them better. 17. Excuse me (to
come) late.
114. Comment on the functions of the Gerund in the following serlences:
1. Looking after children requires patience. 2. It is no use discussing it now, we must act. 3, It
was no good taking the little darling up to town, she got only tired. 4. Seeing is believing. 5. What he
loves best in the world is playing football. 6. The main thing to do in this situation is getting away as
soon as possible. 7. The car began moving away -'own the road. 8. Every second he kept glancing at
the clock. 9. The kind woman started crying before the boy had finished his sad story. 10. However
hard he tried he could not stop thinking about it. 11. He enjoyed teaching and knew that he did it
well. 12. Do you mind seeing these photos again? 13.1 dislike reminding you continually of the
things you ought to have done. 14. I can't afford buying this expensive hat. 15. Oh, how I dislike
being interrupted! 16. He was busy getting ready for his journey. 17. Nobody thought of anything
but spending money, and having what they called "a good time." 18. But instead of soothing Shelton
these words had just the opposite effect. 19. The idea of settling down in that little town filled her
with nothing but regret. 20. He was in the habit of dozing after dinner in his favourite armchair. 21.
She knew that there was a danger of falling ill. 22. I walked to my place as fast as I could without
breaking into a run. 23. Before speaking he carefully thought out what he was going to say. 24. By
studying early in the morning he saved a good deal of time. 25. On reading her letter he had once
more a feeling of disappointment.
115. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund. Insert prepositions where
necessary:
1. Now I can boast (to see) Rome and London, Paris and Athens. 2. How did you like the
English rule (to drive) on the left side of the road instead of the right? 3. I hate (to be) ill and (to
stay) in bed. 4. We all kissed Mother (to go) to bed. 5. I'm not used (to receive) Christmas presents.
6. At every school she went to she learned drawing, besides (to teach) by her father at home. 7. My
wife and I look forward (to see) you and Rosa. 8. The children had to help (to sweep) and (to clean)
the rooms and (to wash up) after meals. 9. The doctor left three different medicines with instructions
(to give) them. 10. You can improve your pronunciation (to read) aloud. 11.1 went out for a while (to
give) the boy the prescribed capsules. 12. You can't act (to feel). 13. I dislike the idea (to spend) a
holiday with hundreds of other people. 14. (to ask) about it he said he knew nothing. 15. The silence
was broken by the sound of a door (to lock). 16. She walked a little (to leave) her office. 17. I
remember (to go) to the British Museum one day.
116. Translate these sentences into English, using the Gerund:
1. Нелли предложила пойти в Исторический музей. 2. Эту проблему стоит обсудить. 3.
Я припоминаю, что видела эту же фотографию Британского музея в другом журнале. 4. Хотя
мы были в Лондоне всего три дня, я получила большое удовольствие от осмотра
достопримечательностей этого огромного города. 5. Она боится одна оставаться с детьми. Она
не знает, что с ними делать, как их забавлять. 6. Чтение книг по истории Англии и, в
частности, Лондона – приятное и полезное занятие для будущего учителя английского языка.
7. Он избегает встречаться со мной после нашей ссоры. 8. Они не могли не опоздать. Их поезд
задержался из-за тумана. 9. Доктор настаивает на том, чтобы всем детям были сделаны
прививки. 10. Твое пальто нужно почистить щеткой. 11. Я помню, что видела письмо на столе.
12. Извините, что я вмешиваюсь, но у меня очень важная новость для вас. 13. Я не люблю
занимать деньги Это довольно неприятно. 14. Она предпочитает все делать сама без чьей-
либо помощи. 15. Ок сказал это громко, не глядя ни на кого, и было неясно, к кому он
обращается. 16. Нет никакого другого способа попасть туда до захода солнца. 17. Мы провели
много времени за писанием пригласительных билетов на наш вечер выпускникам факультета.
18. Вы можете улучшить произношение, слушая магнитофонные записи, а также чтением
вслух. 19. При виде жареной индейки на подносе он сказал, что это наилучшее угощение,
какое только можно себе представить. 20. После того как он просмотрел все фотографии,
Джон долго улыбался. 21. Я сожалею, что приходится покидать вас так скоро.
117. Point out complexes with the Gerund and comment on their function? in
the following sentences;
1. Do you agree to our taking her up to town and putting her under the best control? 2, His
breathing heavily when he greeted her was the result of running up two flights of stairs. 3. Of course
I should insist on your accepting the proper professional fee. 4. She was startled by the noise of the
outer door being opened, 5. "You know Sven hates your standing down at the door alone," said
Minnie. 6. I can't bear the thought of the children staying there alone. 7. We knew nothing of his
being a humorous writer. 8. Your being so indifferent irritates me a great deal. 9. We've got a lot of
questions to settle before your leaving. 10. What annoyed me most of all was his accepting their
proposal quite readily. 11. Nick was very much excited about his favourite cake getting spoiled. 12. I
remember in school days he couldn't answer the teacher's questions without my prompting him. 13.
Don't think she'll approve of your telling me this. 14. His having failed at the entrance examination
was a great disappointment to his mother. 15. Uncle Julius insists on my coming to keep him
company.
118. Make up sentences, using the Gerund after the following verbs:
stop, finish, prevent, avoid, dislike, risk, deny, remember, postpone, enjoy, fancy, imagine,
forgive, excuse, suggest, keep, mind, rely, regret, it wants (needs).
119. Point out gerunds and verbal nouns. Translate the sentences into
Russian:
1. Oh, Robert, dearest, don't leave us! I've so loved being with you. 2. He may have noticed
my goings out and comings in. 3. There's no going back now. A. Remember at school one was
always kept waiting for a beating. 5. Now and again came the clear hammering of the woodpecker or
the joyless call of a crow. 6. She tried to speak lightly, but there was a lump in her throat and a
tightening at her heart. 7. Upon reading this letter Shelton had once more a sense of being exploited.
8. "Oh," she cried when they were out of hearing. "I wish he would go." 9. She went quickly past
him and out of the room without looking back. 10. He looked at us with a kind of cheerful cunning.
11. Well, what are your plans, Dixon? – I was thinking of going in for school teaching. 12, She
arose, but before she had time to get out of the room a loud rapping began upon the front door. 13.
He began tidying the cabin, putting away his clothes and straightening the bed. 14. I have only a
candle to see by, so I trust you will excuse my bad writing. 15. He reached his rooms at midnight so
exhausted that, without waiting to light up, he dropped into a chair. 16. He said he was looking
forward to meeting you again. 17.. And the worst of it is that I shall go on doing exactly I was going
to do in the first place. 18. There was the splashing of big drops on large leaves and a faint stirring
and shaking in the bush. 19. She began talking to the girl behind the bar. 20. Her father took no
notice of her comings and gomgs.
120. Translate into English, using the Gerund:
1. Я не люблю провожать. Я предпочитаю, чтобы провожали меня. 2. Вам не следовало
бы настаивать на том, чтобы вам сказали правду. 3. То, что он пришел, меняет дело. 4. Я
помню, что положила деньги в сумку. 5. Я не могу позволить себе покупать такие дорогие
вещи. 6. Вы ничего не имеете против того, чтобы он зашел к вам сегодня? 7. Она продолжала
говорить, не обращая внимания на наши слова. 8. Он был сердит на нас за то, что мы его
побеспокоили. 9. Мысль о том, чтобы сказать ей все открыто, пугала его. 10. Мы хотели
проводить ее, но она настояла на том, что пойдет одна. 11. Я не помню, чтобы он когда-либо
обращался ко мне с подобной просьбой. 12. Вместо того, чтобы обдумать вопрос как следует,
она сразу отказалась. 13. Что помешало вам поехать вместе с нами? 14. Услышав отдаленный
крик, он остановился и прислушался. 15. Осознав свою оплошность, она рассмеялась. 16. Она
никогда не уставала говорить о своих детях. Она так гордилась ими! 17. Она дала мне понять,
что заметила меня, слегка кивнув головой.
121. Use the Gerund instead of the subordinate clauses. Insert prepositions if
necessary:
1.1 remember Mother reprimanded me when I spoiled her favourite fish-cake. 2. We
recommended that work should start at once. 3. Thank you that you reminded me. 4. Nick suggested
that we should dine at a restaurant to celebrate this little event. 5. He doesn't like when you interfere.
6. He prevents when I help him. 7. Nobody knew that they had agreed to take part in the expedition.
8.1 insist that everything should be said in plain words so that there can't be any misunderstanding.
9. She dislikes when the children prompt one another and always gets very angry. 10. He wrote he
would stay in Paris another week and did not explain why he was obliged to do so. 11.1 can't
recollect that they ever invited me to stay a weekend with them. 12. He was afraid that the news
might cause excitement among the girls. 13. She disliked that he was so stubborn and would never
listen to her reasons. 14. Nell denies that he is a bore. 15.1 prefer that we should make use of tape-
recording before we read the text. 16. Nobody objects that Peter lives with us. 17. We decided that
we should join them in Glasgow.
122. Complete the following, using the Gerund:
1. We couldn't even dream of ... . 2. Everybody wished he stopped ... . 3. He is sure to boast
of... . 4. You can't act without... . 5. Are English people fond of...? 6. I hardly remember ... . 7. We
don't often have the chance of ... . 8. My children are not used to ... . 9. Is there any use in ... ? 10. He
didn't care for ... . 11. We all look, forward to ... . 12. Everybody disliked the idea of.... 13. He has
given up .... 14. What kept you from ... ? 15. Is it worth while ... ? 16. The boy kept on ... 17. What
prevented her from ...? 18. The audience enjoyed ... . 19. What do you mean by... ?
123. Translate the sentences Into English, using the Gerund;
1. Я помню, что была больна в это время. 2. Она продолжала молчать, так как боялась
обидеть его, если расскажет всю правду. 3. Нельзя привыкнуть к тому, что тебя оскорбляют. 4.
Увидев меня, ребенок радостно улыбнулся. 5. Мать не могла не волноваться, так как детям
давно пора было вернуться. 6. Она разорвала письмо на мелкие кусочки, не читая его. 7. Этот
вопрос стоит обсудить. 8. Его оштрафовали за то, что он перешел улицу в неположенном
месте. 9. После того, что произошло, она избегала встречаться с ним. 10. Он подумывает о
том, чтобы оставить работу и переехать в деревню. 11. Мне понравилась мысль о том, чтобы
провести конец недели за городом. 12. Вы не возражаете, если я зайду к вам сегодня вечером?
13. Я привыкла рано вставать, так как занятия в институте начинаются в 7.30. 14. Вы должны
вовремя возвращать книги в библиотеку без напоминания. 15. Бесполезно пытаться достать
билеты на этот спектакль. 16. Мы получали удовольствие, слушая, как он рассказывает о
своих приключениях. 17. Видя, что я подхожу, они перестали разговаривать. 18. Она отрицала,
что видела нас там. 19. Я не могу позволить себе купить такие дорогие часы. 20. Она казалась
очень удивленной тем, что увидела меня там.
The Participles
124. Point out the First Participle and state its functions in the sentence:
1. She sat very still, and the train rattled on in the dying twilight. 2.1 sat quite silent,
watching his face, a strong and noble face. 3. He wished to say something sympathetic, but, being an
Englishman, could only turn away his eyes. 4. She was always to him a laughing girl, with dancing
eyes full of eager expectation. 5. It was a bright Sunday morning of early summer, promising heat. 6.
The door opened and he entered, carrying his head as though it held some fatal secret. 7. I'm afraid
it's the moon looking so much like a slice of melon. 8. Lying he spoke more quickly than when he
told the truth. 9. I hadn't slept the night before, and, having eaten a heavy lunch, was agreeably
drowsy. 10. When driving in London itself she had as immediate knowledge of its streets5'as any
taxi-driver. 11. "What a nice lunch," said Clare, eating the sugar at the bottom of her coffee cup. 12.
While eating and drinking they talked loudly in order that all present might hear what they said. 13.
For the first time she stared about her, trying to see what there was. 14.1 received from her another
letter saying that she was passing .through Paris and would like to have a chat with me. 15.1 sat on
the doorstep holding my little sister in my arms thinking over my chances of escaping from home.
16.1 used to tell all my troubles to Mrs. Winkshap, our neighbour living next door. 17. "It's a quarter
past seven," he said trying as hard as he could to keep relief from his voice. 18. As he wrote, bending
over his desk, his mouth worked.
125. Use the appropriate form of the First Participle of the verbs brackets:
1. (to look) out of the window, she saw there was a man working in the garden. 2. That night,
(to go) up to his room Shelton thought of his unpleasant duty. 3. (to descend) to the hall, he came on
Mr. Dennant (to cross) to his study, with a handful of official-looking papers. 4. The carriage was
almost full, and (to put) his bag up in the rack, he took his seat. 5. (to know) that she couldn't trust
Jim, she sent Peter instead. 6. (to do) all that was required, he was the last to leave the office. 7. (to
return) home in the afternoon, she became conscious of her mistake. 8. He couldn't join his friends
(to be) still busy in the laboratory. 9. (to finish) his work, he seemed more pleased than usual. 10. (to
step) inside, he found himself in what had once been a sort of office. 11. He left the room again, (to
close) the door behind him with a bang. 12.1 spent about ten minutes (to turn) over the sixteen pages
of "The Times" before I found the chief news and articles. 13. (to turn) to the main street, he ran into
Donald and Mary (to return) from school. 14. (to return) from the expedition he wrote a book about
Central Africa. 15. (to get) out of bed she ran to the window and drew the curtain aside. 16 (to
confuse) by his joke, she blushed. 17, (to inform) of their arrival the day before, he was better
prepared to meet them than anyone of us. 18. Sir Henry paused and then said, (to glance) down at his
watch, "Edward's arriving by the 12.15."
126. Translate the sentences into English, using the First Participle:
1. Будьте осторожны, пересекая улицу. 2. Написав сочинение, она начала готовить
другое задание. 3. Студенты, не уделяющие достаточно внимания грамматике, никогда не
овладеют английским языком. 4. Мы сидели в саду и разговаривали о нашей поездке по Волге.
5. Сбежав с лестницы, она остановилась на мгновение, как бы колеблясь, в каком направлении
пойти. 6. Объяснив все подробно, он спокойно сел на свое место. 7. Очутившись одна на
улице, она сразу пожалела о том, что случилось. 8. Схватив сына на руки, Элиза бросилась
бежать. 9. Молодой человек, стоявший у окна, внимательно посмотрел на меня. 10. Проводив
сына, они медленно возвращались с вокзала. 11. Театры Ист-Энда часто ставят пьесы,
затрагивающие многие современные проблемы. 12. Утопающий за соломинку хватается. 13.
Маме приходилось много раз вставать из-за стола, меняя тарелки и принося то одно, то другое
блюдо. 14. Заметив меня, она остановилась.
127. Point out the Complex Object with the First Participle. Translate the
sentences into Russian:
1. I heard the visitor walking restlessly backwards and forwards. I also heard him talking to
himself. 2. She turned and saw Shelton standing down there. 3. He felt his irritation mounting. 4. He
found Dora reading a novel in their bedroom. 5. With amusement they watched them going. 6. We
heard her walking on the stairs by the cellar. 7. At that moment I noticed Charles sitting a little
farther in the hall. 8. For the first time she found herself wondering about him. 9. The moon came
fully through a cloud, and he was startled as he suddenly saw her face looking at him. 10. You can
