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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Ex. 7. Insert prepositions in the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. How many people today indulge … smoking?
2. There's not much sense … refraining … smoking if you live in a big city.
3. Thank you … calling in the doctor.
4. Many people rely … herbs and unscientific procedure to treat all illness.
5. There is no need … rejecting all of modern medicine.
6. … using both approaches we can enjoy the best of two worlds.
7. I'm surprised … his quick recovery.
8. The doctor is sure … presenting the return of disease.
9. Doctor didn't succeed … diagnosing the case.
10. I'm thinking … taking more exercise to improve in fitness.
11. I'm tired … sneezing and coughing all the time.
12. A sick man is looking forward … gaining in physical fitness.
13. My son is used … taking more strenuous activity.
14. But for his disease he would never gave … smoking.
The Participle
Exercise 1. Translate what is given in brackets using:
a) Participle I (active, non-perfect) in attributive phrases where possible.
1. We came up to the man (состоявшему на углу) and asked him the way.
2. Go to the corner and ask the militiaman (стоящего там) to show you the way.
3. The man (стоящий у расписания) was our teacher last year.
4. Did you see in what direction the man (стоящий здесь) went?
5. He wants to write a book (которая бы подытожила) his impressions of the trip.
6. A new power plant is to be built here in two years (которая будет снабжать электричеством) a number of industrial regions.
7. The people (ожидающие доктора) have been sitting here gor a long time.
8. The people (ожидавшие вас) have just gone.
b) Participle I (active, perfect or non-perfect) in adverbial phrases.
1. (Рассказав все, что он знал) the witness left the box.
2. (Постучав дважды и не получив ответа) he decided that there was nobody in.
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3. (Толкнув дверь) he felt that it was not locked, and (открыв ее) he looked inside.
4. (тихо закрыв за собой дверь) he tiptoed into the room.
5. Each time (рассказывая об этом случае) he could not help a smile.
6. (Приехав в гостиницу) she found a telegram awaiting her.
7. (Приехав сюда) only a few years before he knew those parts as if he had always lived there.
8. We took a trip in a motor-launch down the river and spent the whole day on the water, (приехав обратно) where it was dark.
9. I felt very tired (проработав целый день) in the sun.
10. (Опустив монету и подняв трубку) he began todial the number.
11. (Уронив монету на пол) he did not care to look for it in the darkness and took another one.
c) Participle I (passive, perfect or non-perfect) in attributive or adverbial phrases where possible.
1. The conference (проходящая сейчас) at the University is devoted to problems of nuclear physics.
2. Unable to attend the conference (проходившую тогда) at the University, we asked to be sent the type-written reports.
3. They are now at a conference (которая проходит) at the University.
4. They stood (у заправлявшейся машины) and watched the meter.
5. The sight of (накрываемого стола) made my mouth water.
6. Suddenly I heard a sound of a key (поворачиваемого) in the lock.
7. (Когда их поставили в воду) the flowers opened their petals.
8. The flowers faded (так как их долгое время держали без воды).
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