Английский для бакалавров. Зарубина Л.П - 64 стр.

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a) …задавать такие вопросы; b) …когда мне задают …;
с) …когда мне задавали …
5. The teacher was surprised at your having made so many mistakes.
a) …что вы сделали …; b) …было сделано …; с) …делаете …
V. Open the brackets using the proper form of the gerund.
1. I decided to do everything myself instead of (to ask) for help. 2. She suc-
ceeded in (to speak) English fluently. 3. It’s no use (to cry) over spilt milk. 4. Science
requires (to experiment). 5. (To define) a problem precisely requires patience. 6. We
know of the work (to carry out) in this laboratory. 7. They insisted on the sample (to
test) repeatedly. 8. He has developed a method for (to evaluate) this problem. 9. She
turned pale on (to tell) the news. 10. Do you mind him (to examine) by a heart spe-
cialist? 11. I was angry at (to interrupt) every other moment. 12. The device needs
(to repair).
VI. Explain the difference between the sentences in each pair. Translate them.
1. He insisted on going there. He insisted on our going there.
2. I don’t mind cleaning the dishes. I don’t mind her cleaning the dishes.
3. She is not interested in collecting stamps. She is not interested in his collect-
ing stamps.
4. We are fond of singing. We are fond of their singing.
VII. Find out the sentences with the gerundial construction. Translate.
1. The thunder is caused by heating the air by a spark. 2. A lightning conductor
is a means of protecting buildings from the strokes of lightning. 3. We know of this
house being destroyed by a stroke of lightning. 4. The professor knew about the stu-
dents’ going to the power station. 5. Seeing is believing. 6. She cannot read English
without consulting a dictionary. 7. His having asked such a question shows that he
did not prepare the text. 8. I remember my having told her about the experiment. 9.
Lomonosov’s having studied atmospheric electricity contributed to the development
of science. 10. There are many methods of learning a foreign language. 11. On com-
ing home he began watching TV. 12 A lot depends on your making the right choice.
VIII. Translate the sentences. Mind the construction with the gerund.
1. Their having overheated the gas changed the results of the experiment. 2. The
investigator mentioned his testing this material for strength. 3. We heard of our engi-
neer having left for the international symposium. 4. We insisted on the experiment
being repeated. 5. In spite of the gases being compressed they return to their original
volume as soon as the applied force stops acting. 6. Newton’s having stated the laws
of motion is very important for modern science. 7. We knew of Newton’s having de-
veloped the principles of mechanics. 8. We knew nothing of their having been met at

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