Ex. 6. Use the gerund in the required form instead of the infinitive in brackets.
1. Gil Tullock was never tired of (to look) at his wife. (White) 2. I wasn't keen on (to wash) this kind of dirty linen in public. (J. Sh.) 3. He'll be afraid of (to think) ungrateful. (Galsw.) 4. ...he came back to town in a poor way, and went about with pathetic attempts at (to make) the best of a bad job. (Galsw.) 5. The clothes were washed elsewhere: in here they were but aired before (to put on). (Galsw.) 6. Warren wants me to go home and give up the idea of (to go) on the stage. (I. M.) 7. They would send out for coffee and sandwiches, and after they had finished (to eat), it would be around seven o'clock. (I. M.) 8. Here, they felt, was someone worth (to take) a little trouble over. (S. M.) 9. He was so young, so gay, he laughed so merrily at other people's jokes that no one could help (to like) frirn. (S. M.) 10. I beg the House's pardon for (to be) so long in (to fulfil) my task. (Galsw.) 11. I seem honoured in (to permit) to draw the attention of all the parties to this. (Galsw.) 12. "I, Mrs. Michael Mont, withdraw the words concerning Miss Marjorie Ferrar contained in my letters... and hereby tender a full and free apology for (to write) them." (Galsw.) 13. After (to mourn) for her so many years it is time that you once more enjoyed life. (A. Chr.) 14. ...Mrs. Soudamore... hesitated before (to kiss)) her daughter good-bye. (P. W.) 15. Martin Eden never looked at him without (to experience) a sense of repulsion. (J.L.) 16. And ever since she's been haunted by what she did. I can't help (to feel) sorry for her. (A. Chr.) 17. Thank you for (to look) in on me. (H. R.) 18. I remember (to go) to the BritishMuseum one day to read up the treatment for some slight ailment. (J. K. J.) 19. Soames had the peculiar feeling of (to overdo) his own honesty. (Galsw.)
Ex. 7. Open the brackets using the gerund of the given verb
a) in the active or passive voice (non-perfect form):
1. Why do you avoid (to see) me? 2. He tried to avoid (to see). 3. We insist on (to send) him there at once. 4. He insists on (to send) there instead of me. 5. Do you mind (to examine) the first? 6. He showed no sign of (to know) them. 7. She showed no sign of (to impress). 8. He had the most irritating habit of (to joke) at the wrong moment. 9. I was annoyed at (to interrupt) every other moment. 10. He hated (to remind) people of their duties or (to remind) of his. 11. On (to introduce) they easily fell to (to talk). 12. In (to discuss) the problem they touched upon some very interesting items. 13. The equipment must go through a number of tests before (to install). 14. The operator can set the machine in motion by (to push) the button or (to press) the pedal. 15. The water requires (to filter). 16. The matter is not worth (to speak of).
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b) in any appropriate form:
1. Excuse me for (to give) you so much trouble. 2. You never mentioned (to speak) to them on the subject. 3. He was proud of (to award) the prize. 4. I don't remember ever (to see) you. 5. I don't remember (to ask) this question. 6. The boys were punished for (to break) the window. 7. The boy was afraid of (to punish) and hid himself. 8. He was quite serious in (to say) that he was leaving the place for good. 9. She seemed sorry for (to be) rude to me 10. He confessed to (to forget) that he was to come on Friday. 11. The old man could not stand (to make) fun of. 12. Letters were no use: he had no talent for (to express) himself on paper. 13. After thoroughly (to examine) by the doctor, the young man was admitted to the sports club. 14. Soon she could not help (to attract) by the fact that she was being looked at. 15. The camera wanted (to adjust). 16. They accused me of (to mislead) them. 17. She was so eagerly looking forward to (to giye) the leading part to play that she was greatly disappointed at not even (to offer) it. 18. She reproached me for not (to keep) my promise. 19. After (to look) through and (to sort) out, the letters were registered and filed. 20. He liked to do things without (to disturb) anyone or (to disturb).
Ex. 8. Translate into English.
1. Нельзя ли попросить вас повторить, что вы только что сказали? 2. Я помню, что видел этого актера в какой-то другой пьесе. 3. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы меня выслушали. 4. Он и виду не показал, что узнал нас. 5. Он подозревал меня в той, что я выдал его секрет. 6. Не стоит упоминать об этом. 7, Странно, почему она избегает говорить на эту тему. 8. Терпеть не могу, когда со мной разговаривают таким тоном. 9. Внимательно посмотрев на мои часы, часовщик сказал, что они в порядке и нуждаются только в чистке и смазке. 10. Он боялся, что его неправильно поймут. 11. Он признался, что неверно информировал нас. 12. Я думаю, он несерьезно сказал, что хочет переменить профессию. 13. Он напомнил мне, что уже как-то отказался от этого предложения, и дал мне понять, что бесполезно снова поднимать этот вопрос. 14. Она боялась испортить свое первое впечатление, посмотрев картину снова. 15. Меня упрекнули в том, что я опоздал и заставил всех ждать. 16. Услышав гудок автомобиля, сторож хотел открыть ворота.
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