1. Переведите следующие предложения, обращая внимание на независимый причастный оборот.
1. I couldn't give you a call, with my telephone being out of order. 2. The concert was followed by a dance, many people staying for it. 3. My wife having left for several days on vacation, I had to run the house. 4. The performance being over, everybody went home. 5. The tourists were walking along the streets, with the guide explaining the history of the town.
2. Переведите следующие предложения, определяя функцию герундия.
1. I think of spending my next summer holidays in the Crimea. 2. Everybody was surprised at seeing Mr. Ray so early. 3. We did not succeed in getting tickets for the last train. 4. On learning that my friend was ill I went to see him at once. 5. There was little hope of getting confirmation. 6. Swimming in hot weather is always pleasant. 7. When will you finish reading this brochure? 8. Before leaving for London I'll let you know. 9. After receiving the keys the customers thanked the receptionist. 10. This local museum is worth seeing.
3. Замените инфинитивы, данные в скобках, соответствующими формами герундия. Переведите предложения на русский язык.
1. I like the idea of (to organize) a swimming contest. 2. Are you fond of (to play) tennis? 3. There is no chance of (to get) tickets for this cruise. 4. I think of (to take part) in the forthcoming conference. 5. We had much difficulty in (to translate) the article. 6. I was afraid of (to be late) for the plane. 7. I remember (to tell) them about it. 8. Do you mind my (to leave) you for a moment? 9. I don't mind (to gather) at Peter's place tomorrow. 10. This hotel is not worth (to stay at).
4. Замените придаточное предложение герундиальным оборотом, используя данные в скобках предлоги.
Образец: When I came home, I called him up (on). - On coming home I called him up.
1. When he entered the room, he greeted everybody (on). 2. Before we go to the club we often call for them (before). 3. You can improve your pronunciation if you work at it regularly (by). 4. When he received the prize, he left the town (on). 5. You will never know English well unless you learn grammar (with¬out). 6. While you were reading the text, you made a few sound mistakes (in). 7. Before I go to bed I usually listen to the latest news (before). 8. The hero helped the poor because he gave them food and shelter (by). 9. We arrived at the station, we saw that the train had left (on). 10. The students developed their speaking skills because they constantly practised their English (through).
5. Переведите слова, данные в скобках, употребляя герундий.
1. Do you mind my (курение) here? 2. Leonid is against (чтобы оставаться) there long. 3. I am afraid of (cтрелять). 4. (Гулять) in such weather is very pleasant. 5. We enjoyed (читая) this book. 6. They do not mind (пойти) to the cinema now. 7. I remember (видеть) that film. 8. Our students think of (поехать) to the country next Sunday. 9. Let's go on (работать) at this problem. 10. Will you stop (говорить, болтать)?
walked-walk swam-swim
talked-talk did-do
climbed-climb made-make
jumped-jump sang-sing
worked-work rode-ride
lived-live read-read (так и будет)
painted-paint had-have
liked-like went-go
wanted-want were-be
collected-collect
1 No, they haven't
2 Yes, I have
3 Yes, they have
4 Yes, I have
5 No, he hasn't
2.
1 The bought their new car last month.
2 They have just done their homework.
3 They met in a small cafe yesterday.
4 My sister hasn't arrived from Moscow yet.
5 I have already been there.
3.
1 Yesterday my father washed his car.
2 I have just done my homework.
3 My parents went to Turkey last year.
4 My friend 's sister hasn't bought tickets at the zoo yet.
5 Did you go to the cinema yesterday?
6 Has her brother ever gone abroad?