Verbals. Минакова Т.В - 27 стр.

    Everybody looked forward to his coming back (Все с нетерпением ждали того
момента, когда он вернётся).
    Don’t miss the opportunity of hearing this pianist (He упустите случая
    послушать этого пианиста).
    I don’t like the idea of spending a day in this terrible hotel (Мне не улыбается
мысль потратить день в этой ужасной гостинице).
    You suspect me of stealing your diamond (Вы подозреваете меня в том, что я
украл ваш бриллиант).

    3.2.2 Переведите следующие предложения, обращая внимание на
герундий

      Nobody can go on living without some belief.
      She cannot sleep without seeing and speaking to you once more.
      She doesn't like the thought of leaving you.
      Without putting anything into words, they said each other farewell.
      I remember laughing aloud and the laugh being carried by the wind away from
me.
      Upon awakening she dressed quickly and left the house.
      He felt better for having written the letter.
      Do you mind giving me your name and telephone number, please?
      Well, it's no use my telling you a lie.
      Life seemed worth fighting for.

      3.2.3 Вставьте предлог перед герундием, там, где это необходимо

      I hated the idea ______ your going.
      Excuse me_____ coming in _____ knocking.
      I am tired______ being old and wise.
      We'll look forward ____ seeing you.
      I was afraid ____ saying the wrong thing.
      Look here, I’m so grateful to you _____saying that.
      They were in the habit _____ coming up to London for the season.
      We wouldn't mind_____ being poor again.
      I didn't at all like the idea ______ going to the station in this car.
      If you won't tell me what's wrong, what's use _____ my being here?

      3.2.4 Вставьте нужную форму герундия

     Stark sat down without ______(to speak).
     He didn't go without _______ by Amy (to congratulate).
     I had to sound as if I didn't mind ______ , as if I have no temper of my own (to
insult).
     She kept on_____ , her voice low and controlled (to talk).
     The attempt is at least worth_____(to make).

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