I. translate the sentences into russian, find the gerunds and define their functions:
1. i think of spending my next summer holidays in the crimea [kraɪ’mɪә].
2. we didn’t succeed in getting tickets for the footfall match.
3. on learning that my friend was ill i went to see him at once.
4. there was little hope of winning the contest.
5. ann is always afraid of catching cold.
6. swimming in hot weather is always pleasant.
7. when will you finish reading this book?
8. do you mind my closing the window?
9. before leaving for london i will let you know.
10. this film is not worth seeing. it’s dull.
11. it is no use translating the article again. it has once been translated.
12. the risk of taking part in the contest was great.
13. there are many places of interest worth visiting in the city of london.
14. russian educators are constantly engaged in seeking new and more satisfactory ways of keeping education in tune with times.
15. some parents prefer keeping their children under the supervision and care of their grandmothers.
16. i wonder why he objects to our helping him.
17. smoking costs a lot of money.
18. the house wants repairing.
19. we thank you for sending us your letter.
20. i have three shirts that need washing.
ii. use gerunds instead of infinitives in brackets and translate the sentences into russian:
1. are you fond of (to play) tennis?
2. he began (to play) the piano two years ago.
3. i object to (to discuss) this question at the meeting.
4. we had much difficulty in (to translate) the article.
5. i remember (to tell) them about it.
6. i like the idea of (to organize) a shooting contest.
7. there is no chance of (to get) tickets for this football match.
8. i think of (to take part) in the forthcoming conference.
9. do you mind my (to leave) you for a moment?
10. i don’t mind (to gather) at peter’s place tomorrow.
11. go on (to read).
12. this book is not worth (to read).
13. i was afraid of (to be late) for the meeting.
14. the children are good at (to swim).
15. we enjoy (to skate) in winter.
iii. translate into english using the models below:
model i: i can’t help laughing. я не могу не смеяться.
- не сказать вам об этом;
- не принимать участие в этом состязании;
- не любить их.
model ii: it’s no use going there. бесполезно идти туда.
- искать эту книгу;
- пытаться сделать это еще раз;
- собирать всех студентов сейчас.
мodel iii: we enjoyed hearing that opera. мы получили удовольствие, слушая эту оперу.
- слушая вашу музыку;
- читая эту книгу;
- участвуя в соревновании.
model iv: do you mind going home now? вы не возражаете пойти домой?
- пойти в столовую;
- собраться у него;
- пообедать;
- остаться здесь.
model v: i remember seeing him. помню, что видел его.
- давал ей книгу;
- учил эти слова;
- разговаривал с ним.
iv. use the correct form of the gerund:
a. simple or perfect:
1. one can see at a glance that an art student is given every opportunity of (to gain) good knowledge.
2. m. vasnetsov is famous for (to paint) many pictures the subject matter of which is fairy tales. he achieved much sincerity in (to reproduce) real life.
3. we are thankful to you for (to meet) them at the theatre.
4. she never spoke of (to spend) her early childhood in the country.
5. we are proud of (to enter) the solikamsk state pedagogical institute (the department of the perm state national research university).
6. students should avoid (to miss) classes.
7. he denied ever (to see) those people before.
b. active or passive:
1. i never thought of (to invite) to the party.
2. she was in the habit of (to get up) very early.
3. the boy was afraid of (to punish) for (to misbehave).
4. she is far from (to share) your point of view.
5. the noise prevented us from (to hear) each other.
6. i do not mind (to give) this work, i hope i’ll enjoy (to do) it.
7. he couldn’t help (to smile) at the thought of (to watch) for such a long time.