ТЕСТ 1. Определите ing-форму и переведите предложения: 1. The making of a time-table is the most complicated job in the operating business.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
2. Because of containing a great thermal energy nuclear fuel is economical and even small supplies of this fuel are sufficient for an airplane, ship or locomotive to operate for long periods of time without refueling.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
3. We are having a lot of difficulties in trying to avoid these complications.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
4. Having been introduced on railways, electric traction provided higher speeds.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
5. Being provided with cash-boxes, the tramcars are operated without the conductors.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
6. After working at some plant you will know your speciality better.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun
7. Thanks to the radio the operator of a big switching yard can now inspect the cars without leaving his office.
a. Participle I b. Gerund c. Noun

ТЕСТ 2. Определите форму герундия:
1. The great efforts of scientists and engineers have resulted in discovering atomic energy which caused a revolution in energetics.
a. Non-Perf. Act. b. Perf. Act. c. Non-Perf. Pass. d. Perf. Pass.
2. He said he would prefer taking the train to London rather that taking his mother’s old car.
a. Non-Perf. Act. b. Perf. Act. c. Non-Perf. Pass. d. Perf. Pass.
3. On being applied for the finishes of passenger cars plastics greatly contribute to the reduction of maintenance costs.
a. Non-Perf. Act. b. Perf. Act. c. Non-Perf. Pass. d. Perf. Pass.