THE NON-FINITE FORMS OF THE VERB (VERBALS)

The Infinitive

Ex. 30 6 . Comment ontheforms of the Infinitives.

1. When I goon holiday, I ask Mum to look after my houseplants. 2. In the morning Mr. Dulton was nowhere to be seen. 3. He seemed to be reading my mind. 4. You have your own life to consider. 5. The agent must have misunderstood the chief. 6. He was witty and clever and he made me laugh. 7. But what kind of rules might be required? 8. They seem to have been fighting all their lives. 9. The manuscript appears to have been written in Greek. 10. This is a date still to be agreed. 11. Brian can still be watching the western. 12. They believed the soldier to have taken unofficial leave. 13. Don’t you understand that all the personal sentiments ought to havebeen put aside? 14. At times, lightning decisions had to be made. 15. It was vital for her presence to be felt in New York from time to time.

Ex. 3 07 . Memorize the following expressions.

1. He is hard to please. 2. She is pleasant to look at. 3. I have something to tell you. 4. There is nothing to be gained by it. 5. There is nothing to be done. 6. There is much to be done. 7. The house is to be let. 8. Who is to blame? 9. Be sure to come. 10. There is nothing to do but wait.

Ex. 3 08 . State the form and function of the Infinitive. Translate into Ukrainian.

1. To go on with this discussion is to waste time. 2. Oh, I’m sorry to have taken so much of your time. 3. It all sounds too good to be true. 4. We assembled to discuss and arrange our plans. 5. Now, the first thing to settle is what to take with us. 6. He was the first to raise the question. 7. A celebration such as this was a chance not to be missed. 8. Look back to make sure you haven’t left anything behind. 9. She was the last to realize how dangerous it was. 10. You’re a bachelor with no family to take care of. 11. I didn’t come here to be shouted at. 12. He came here to speak to me, not to you. 13. To meet the demands for goods, new shops have been opened in the town. 14. The plan will be discussed at the meeting to be held on May 25.

Ex. 3 09 . Comment on the cases of the Split Infinitive. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. I think the time has come for you to totally decide your future. 2. In 2006 Maxim decided to legally change his name. 3. Then Dad yelled at everybody to just shut up. 4.That was too horrible to even think about. 5. I want to tenderly hold you, my dear child! 6. She fell into a chair, clapped one hand over her mouth once more, to again stifle the scream of pain and outrage rising in herthroat. 7. When you are in Italy, remember to always add the area code to the number you want to call. 8. Obviously she’d said what he wanted to hear; it appeared to both excite and relax him. 9. When you travel by the train, don’t push and shove with might and main! Let those who wish to first alight, then pass on quickly left and right. 10. The detectives needed special equipment to thoroughly and accurately investigate the mystery. 11. Jack was the first person to ever show me any affection in my life. 12. The mayors met in orders to fully explore and discuss the problems of managing large cities. 13. Most companies will have to severely limit their dumping of pollutants. 14. They say they would like to eventually expand the business. 15. My advice to you is to initially receive a thorough examination a good therapist. 16. To fully appreciate the splendour of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, you need to visit the Vatican.

Ex. 310. Use “to” before the Infinitives where possible.

1. We did everything we could ... make him ... join us. 2. You can’t ... make me ... do what I don’t want ... . 3. Are you sure you can ... afford ... waste another year? 4. You need ... take more care of yourself. 5. It would be very foolish ... let the child ... have his way. 6. Let the next student ... come in now. 7. We’d rather ... take a train than ... fly. 8. Why not ... go with us? Let’s ... have fun! 9. You’d better ... stay in bed not ... make your cold ... get worse. 10. I need a car ... get to my country-house. 11. We heard the postman ... come up to the front door and then we saw him ... slip a thick envelope into the box. 12. He can’t but ... admire her beauty and talent. 13. You ought ... have told me all this before. 14. We got them ... rebuild the house. 15. He was seen ... enter the house through the back door. 16. – What made you ... terrorize me? – I was made ... do it. 17. Will you be able … let your son … decide his future?

Ex. 311. Use the appropriate form of the Infinitive.

A. 1. He made me (to do) it all over again. 2. He made her (to repeat) the message. 3. Would you like me (to go) now? 4. They won’t let us (to leave) the Customs till our luggage has been examined. 5. He wouldn’t let my baby (to play) with his gold watch. 6. Please let me (to know) your decision as soon as possible. 7. He made us (to wart) for hours. 8. I let him (to go) early as he wanted to meet his wife. 9. I’d like him (to go) to a university but I can’t make him (to go). 10. He tried to make me (to believe) that he was my stepbrother. 11. Before he let us (to go) he made us (to promise) not to tell anybody what we had seen. 12. I advised him (to ask) thebus-conductor to tell him where to get off. 13. That is too heavy for one person (to carry); let me (to help) you. 14. The teacher advised us (to use) dictionaries. 15. Her father doesn’t allow her (to go) to the cinema alone. 16. Who told the nurse (to give) the sick man this medicine? 17. The old man doesn’t like his grandchildren (to make) a lot of noise when they are playing. 18. The gardener won’t let the children (to pick) the flowers.

B. 1. I hate (to bother) you, but the man is still waiting (to give) a definite answer. 2. He hated (to bother) with trifling matters when he had many more important questions (to decide). 3. She would never miss a chance (to show) her efficiency, she was so anxious (to like) and (to praise). 4. The idea was too complicated (to express) in just one paragraph. 5. Is there anything else (to tell) him? I believe he deserves (to know) how the matter stands and (to tell) all about it. 6. He took to writing not (to earn) a living but a name. All he wanted was (to read) and not (to forget). 7. How fortunate he is (to travel) all over the world and (to see) so much of it. 8. The girl pretended (to read) a book and not (to notice) me. 9. It seems (to rain) ever since we came here. 10. It is so thoughtful of you (to book) the tickets well in advance. 11. Perhaps it would bother him (to speak) about the quarrel. 12. The only sound (to hear) was the ticking of the grandfather clock downstairs. 13. The third key remained (to test). 14. She was probably angry (to reprimand) in front of me. 15. She sat there trying to pretend she did not want (to dance) and was quite pleased (to sit) there and (to watch) the fun.16. She was sorry (to be) out when I called and promised (to wait) for me downstairs after the office hours. 17. She said she would love (to come) and was simply delighted (to ask) for a date. 18. I offered (to carry) her case but she was afraid (to let) it out of her hand 19. Let’s go and see the place. You will be sorry later (to miss) it.

Ex . 31 2 . Translate into English.

1. Я буду рада запросити вас на свято. 2. Я рада, що мене часто запрошують на прем’єри. 3. Хочу розповісти вам останні новини. 4. Хочу, щоб мені розповіли про цю справу. 5. Я рада, що мені розповіли про це. 6. Роберт не збирається звинувачувати вас. 7. Він не припускав, що його звинуватять. 8. Шкода, що я завдаю вам стільки клопоту. 9. Я шкодую, що потурбувала вас. 10. Діти полюбляють вигадувати різні пригоди. 11. Діти обожнюють, коли їм розповідають страшні пригоди. 12. Він, здається, знає всіх у нашому місті. 13. Тед, здається, читає щось смішне. Він весь час посміхається. 14. Він, здається, займається цією роботою вже багато років. 15. М’яко кажучи, вона була неввічлива. 16. Правду кажучи, я не люблю бокс. 17. Почнемо з того, що я зайнятий. 18. Ми всі були раді, не кажучи вже про матусю: вона сказала, що це був найщасливіший день у її житті. 19. Для початку вона відкрила всі вікна. 20. Принаймні, ми були здивовані. 21. Було дуже приємно спілкуватися з вами. 22. Було важко видавати, що ти все розумієш. 23. Помилитися легко, складніше зрозуміти свою помилку.

Ex. 31 3 . Comment on the form and function of the Infinitives. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. To read books means to enlarge one’s horizons. 2. He read a lot to broaden his mind. 3. To part from friends is to die a little. 4. To win friends and influence people, one must employ guile and fraud, some politicians believe. 5. A friend is someone special to laugh with, to reminisce with, to dream with, to shape with, to bitch with ... . 6. He had no idea whom he was to meet. 7. What he really wanted was to be alone, entirely alone. 8. She could not afford to panic, not under any circumstances. 9. – You always make me feel better. – Do I? 10. She didn’t love Willy enough to marry him. 11. Gradually, she came to understand how wrong she had been. 12. To begin my story I must go back in time, to 2002. 13. He was far too bright a boy to be deceived. He would probe and probe. 14. To tell the truth, a cigar gives me a chance to relax and to meditate. 15. Maxim flew to New York only to discover that his daughter was on the Coast. 16. She began to realize that her husband was a difficult man, not easy to know, or live with, and secretive. 17. In Greece people often shake their heads from side to side to say “Yes”. With us it means “No”. 18. They need nobody to protect them. 19. To recover completely, he must begin to work, but it mustn’t be hard work. 20. It makes everybody so happy to see you again! 21. It takes a long time to become a personality. 22. It gives me great comfort to think of you.

Ex. 314. A . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of the Infinitives.

1. To make the world better has always been his aim. 2. To lie or not to lie – that’s the dilemma. 3. It’s unusual to see you at home in the middle of the day. 4. To go out alone in the middle of the night is risky. 5. To fulfill all your wishes is all I want. 6. It is awful to be so stubborn. 7. It’s unwise to refuse.

B. Complete the following sentences.

1. ... that is the question. 2. ... is to believe. 3. ... is my aim in life. 4. ... would be madness. 5. It makes me feel good ... . 6. It would never do ... . 7. It was unnatural ... . 8. It annoyed them ... . 9. ... is everybody’s wish.

Ex. 315. A . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of Infinitives.

1. To agree to this offer is to lose self-respect. 2. Gold and love affairs are hard to hide. 3. A witty limerick is very difficult to write. 4. That sort of thing is easy to do. 5. My friends are very interesting to talk to. 6. This musical instrument is easy to learn. 7. My main chore in the house is to vacuum and dust the rooms. 8. The only sensible thing to do when you are attacked is, as Napoleon once said, to counter-attack. 9. Some girls are catty and difficult to live with. 10. Bad habits are easy to acquire and hard to break. 11. This is something that is hard to describe. 12. She was not going to be easy to deal with. 13. Office affairs are easy to begin and difficult to finish. 14. The toilets were few and hard to find.

B. Complete the following sentences.

1. The idea was ... . 2. What I want is ... . 3. The main point is ... . 4. To travel means ... . 5. The only thing to do was ... . 6. To tell a white lie is ... . 7. To live is ... . 8. To be up to date means ... . 9. My telephone number is ... . 10. This girl is ... . 11. The secret of life is ... . 12. Money is ... . 13. This code is ... .

Ex. 31 6 . Translate into English.

1. Головне – це закінчити експеримент вчасно. 2. Вашою роботою буде догляд за хворими. 3. Моїм єдиним бажанням було дістатися до дому. 4. Його хобі – колекціонування марок. 5. Єдиний шанс, щоб не запізнитися на потяг – взяти таксі. 6. Єдиний вихід із цього положення – зараз же все розповісти. 7. Піти у відставку (to quit) означає програти гру. 8. Сенс у тому, що треба знати, як користуватися цим ключем. 9. Кохати – означає жертвувати. 10. Вам варто сісти на дієту. 11. Мушу визнати, що ви маєте рацію. 12. Цим цифрам трудно повірити. 13. Слова цієї пісні легко запам’ятати. 14. Причину їх відмови легко вгадати.

Ex. 317. A . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of the Infinitives.

1. A good education should, among other things, train you to think for yourself. 2. He is rather unbearable at times; he wants to have everything his own way. 3. He failed to appear before a Milan magistrate to answer accusations of a tax fraud. 4. She used to enjoy the village life. 5. My parents have taught me to see the best in people. 6. She pretended not to care for that man. 7. They plan to marry next week.

B. Complete the following sentences.

1. The students would like.... 2. Many people don’t want ... . 3. The friends agreed never ... . 4. Never forget ... . 5. The scout pretended ... . 6. The hunters were dead lucky ... . 7. We intended ... . 8. Be careful ... . 9. Will you teach me ... ?

Ex. 3 18 . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of Infinitives.

1. Biologically, there is only one quality which distinguishes us from animals: the ability to laugh. 2. An active life gives man the opportunity to realize values in creative work. 3. There is a time to fish and a time to dry nets. 4. There are no more copies of this book to be had. 5. TV-viewers now have the choice and freedom to select from various programmes and enjoy them when it suits them best. 6. The best way to see Rome is either on foot or on a bus. 7. This is a popular place to see and be seen. 8. You give me reason to live, my dear. 9. He who has a why to live can bear with almost any how. 10. The Rolex company were the first to develop the idea of a-modern watch. 11. Don’t worry about Tracey! She’s got Keith to protect her. 12. I have absolutely nothing to do this weekend. Though there is business to attend to in Manhattan. 13. He has a talent to make the best of any bad situation. 14. I think there is something special in you ... a will to endure, to succeed no matter what. 15. She immediately made a desperate effort to still her nerves. 16. Internet gives everyone the power to contribute. The power to share information and ideas. The power to move your business forward.

Ex. 319. Translate into English.

1. Ось програма, яку потрібно затвердити. 2. У нього приголомшлива новина, яку він вам розповість. 3. Повірте, вам нічого боятися. 4. Мені багато про що треба подумати. 5. Не треба марнувати час. Треба прийняти рішення. 6. Є кілька факсів, на які треба відповісти негайно. 7. Це – сукня, яка зробить будь-яку жінку гарною. 8. Девід не той чоловік, який може ощасливити жінку. 9. У нас довге життя, яким слід насолоджуватися. 10. Давай пошукаємо місце, де ми могли б попоїсти. 11. Він був перший, хто вгадав їх наміри. 12. На них чекає довга дорога. 13. У них не було бажання сперечатися. 14. Джейн відчувала потребу висловитися. 15. – Ти будеш виступати наступним? – Ні, я буду останнім. 16. Вона достатньо добре знає англійську, щоб мати потребу в перекладачі. 17. Я був надто далеко, щоб почути, про що вони розмовляють. 18. Питання надто складне, щоб відповісти на нього відразу. 19. Ти вже занадто доросла, щоб грати в ляльки. 20. Правило легко зрозуміти. 21. Він вимагав, щоб йому надали можливість довести це. 22. Я прошу, щоб мене вислухали. 23. Чому ви не вимагали, щоб вам дали копію документа. 24. Він попросив дозволу залишитися в них на декілька днів.

Ex . 32 0 . Complete the sentences using to or for.

l. She opened the file ... look for the necessary information. 2. She scanned the text ... the needed data. 3. The family went to Paris ... a short visit. 4. TheParkers went to Bath ...visit the distant relatives. 5. Every evening she takes long walks ... relax. 6. It’s good to take long walks ... relaxation. 7. I’m going to University ... a good education. 8. I’m going to University ... get knowledge. 9. My kids aren’t going to school just ... have fun. 10. Charlie has done it just ... fun.11. I went to the store ... some bread and cheese. 12. Mum has gone to the store ... get some milk. 13. I turned on the radio ... listen to the news. 14. I listened to the radio ... news about the weather. 15. In this country we wear fur coats in the winter … keep us warm. 16. I haveput on this sheepskin coat ... warmth. 17. I had a. long stroll ... boom my appetite.

Ex. 321. A . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of the Infinitives.

1. The day is too hot for us to be out on the beach. 2. The cigarettes are expensive enough to be good. 3. The tea is too sweet to be refreshing. 4. She is clever enough to be at the top of the class. 5. The wine is too harsh to be tasty. 6. The dress is cut well enough to be elegant. 7. The oranges are too tired to buy them. 8. The weather is frosty enough to be enjoyable, 9. The colours are too loud to be good. 10. Wilfred was far too bewildered even to speak. 11. Life is too short to continue hating anyone for a long time. 12. My relatives never visit us. They have too many kids to fit in the car. 13. Catherine had never judged Meredith and Jack. She was far too intelligent to do that and mature enough to realize that no one else ever knew exactly what went on between two people. 14. But in the end the burden had got too big to carry. 15. The man was too big to be allowed.

B. Complete the following sentences.

1. She is old enough ... . 2. He was too stressed and busy ... . 3. You are too pessimistic ... . 4. They know him well enough ... . 5. You are mature enough ... . 6. I became brave enough ... . 7. Life is too tough ... . 8. She was too much of a lady ... .

Ex. 322. A . Read and translate the sentences. Define the function of Infinitives.

1. I woke up to find the doctor lifting me very carefully into my own bed. 2. They went to their friends’ country house to find all the doors locked and nobody in sight. 3. Michael returned to his native village never to leave it again. 4. Helen came to the University to be told that all the lectures had been cancelled. 5. She awoke one morning to find herself famous. 6. She walked into the back room to see her mother crying over the broken China vase. 7. He came into the garage to discover that his car was gone. 8. In a month I returned home to learn that my son needed a surgery.

B. Complete the following sentences.

1. I took a mouthful of juice ... . 2. David opened the cellar ... . 3. Marion went to the East ... . 4. She switched on the TV-set ... . 5. The woman opened her bag ... . 6. One morning I came into the room ... . 7. In the morning I awoke ... .

Ex. 32 3 . Translate into English.

1. Життя надто коротке, щоб марно витрачати час. 2. Міс Темпл піднялася рано, щоб устигнути на перший автобус. 3. Сказати правду для неї було неможливо, тому їй прийшлося вигадати історію. 4. Новина була надто гарна, щоб в неї повірити. 5. Хто каже, що життя нудне? Але ж є книги, які можна читати, картини, якими можна захоплюватися, музика, яка може відповідати вашому настрою (to meet your mood). 6. Він не такий жорстокий, щоб сказати це їй у вічі. 7. Не хвилюйся, ми зустрінемося, щоб поговорити за келехом пива, вирішити всі проблеми людства. 8. Я вирішив прогулятися, але пішов дощ, тому я змушений був піти додому. 9. Оратор витримав значну паузу на початку промови, щоб привернути увагу (to win attention) аудиторії. 10. Користуватися телефоном – заощаджувати час! 11. Чесно кажучи, ти достатньо дорослий, щоб визначить, що для тебе добре. 12. Джейн планує працювати все літо, щоб заробити гроші на юридичну школу. 13. Ти надто молодий, щоб піти у відставку. 14. Клайду дуже не подобалося, коли йому нагадували про бідність його батьків. 15. Пити з цього джерела в спекотний день – одне задоволення.

Ex. 32 4 . Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the forms of Infinitives after the verbs seem, appear, happen, chance, turn prove.

1. The old woman seemed to read my mind. 2. They proved to be old friends. 3. David happened to witness the incident. 4. But his advice didn’t prove to be sound. 5. It turned out to be their last meeting. 6. They chanced to find a treasure under the house. 7. I always seem to be waiting for things. 8. Mr. Smith appeared to be thinking aloud. 9. Vesta happened to be playing in the corner of the room. 10. He might turn out to be another Newton. 11. The child seemed on a sudden to have entered a magic world. 12. Dinny seemed to have lost already all her doubts. 13. Herbert would appear to be involved in it.14. We seemed to be surrounded by shouting policemen.15. The patient seemed to have been improving lately. 16. It proved to be true in the end.

Ex. 32 5 . Make sentences according to the example.

Example: I was in the bank. Two robbers broke in. – I happened to be in the bank, when two robbers broke in.

We were waiting at a bus-stop. Our friend drove past. – We happened (chanced) to be waiting at a bus-stop when our friend drove past.

1. You were there. The incident took place. 2. She was in the bath. The telephone rang. 3. You were watching television. There came a knock on the door. 4. He was sitting in a restaurant. A friend walked in. 5. You were passing by. A passer-by stopped you. 6. They were there. The flying saucer appeared. 7. The sheriff was in the club. A fight started. 8. You were talking about her. She came into the room. 9. An old man was walking past a hospital. He had a heart attack. 10. You were standing outside a hotel. A Rolls-Royce drove up.

Ex. 32 6 . Change the sentences according to the example.

Example: She appeared not to hear him. – She didn’t appear to hear him.

1. She seemed not to know real life. 2. This man seemed not to care for rules. 3. He was busy with the car and appeared not to see the policeman. 4. John seemed not to enjoy playing cards but he had to. 5. The boss never seemed to pay any attention to our needs. 6. The boy seems not to be healthy and happy. 7. Andrew appeared not to notice her. 8. The waiter seemed not to notice our anger. 9. Christine seemed not to take in what he meant. 10. He appeared not to have learnt the results of the investigation. 11. The women seemed not to like the work they were doing. 12. Simon seemed to see and hear nothing. 13. You seem not to have forgiven me, Denny, which is very, very sad. 14. I seemed to have no feeling left in me at all. 15. His heart appeared not to be beating any longer.

Ex. 3 27 . Open the brackets and use the required form of the Infinitives.

1. So far she appeared (do) Henry nothing but harm. 2. He appeared (see) the light and decided to drop in. 3. Here, in a small village, the world seems (construct) on a smaller scale. 4. Yes, they seem (appreciate) my picture a whole lot last night. 5. The children seem (eat) ever since they arrived, as if they had been starved before. 6. It may turn out (be) interesting. 7. She appeared (cross-question) me. 8. Everyone seemed (talk) for hours. 9. The idea of escape seemed (become) less fantastic. 10. Possibly it might prove (be) dead good luck. 11. Twenty years seem (pass) so quickly! 12. Verena seemed (let) the matter (die). 13. The sound of the phone ringing seemed (wake) every nerve in my body. 14. Scarlett seemed (pay) little attention to what they said. 15. Her legs seemed (lose) power to move, and now she appeared (break).

Ex. 3 28 . Translate into English.

1. Джуді дійсно виявилася зіркою. 2. Виявилося, що вони насправді брати. 3. Він, здавалося, отримував задоволення від гри з дітьми. Вони були такі потішні. 4. Матуся, здається, дізналася правду і виглядає дуже сердитою. 5. Вони, здається, не довіряють один одному. 6. Іспит, здається, завершується. 7. Пропозиція видається багатообіцяльною. 8. Вони, здається, не підтримали новий проект. 9. Він, здається, все життя мріяв про цю поїздку. 10. Я випадково почув цю новину. 11. Передчуття Макса виявилися вірними. 12. Ніч виявилася холоднішою, ніж ми думали. 13. Ви часом не знаєте номер його факсу? 14. Джек, здається, вивчає німецьку мову все своє життя.

Ex. 3 29. Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the functions of the for-phrases with an Infinitive.

1. For him to act so is rather unusual. 2. It was difficult for Bill to keep such a big family. 3. All she wanted was for her mother to come to terms with her past, gain peace of mind, as well as a bit of happiness for once. 4. The best thing is for you to leave at once. 5. Teddy put the kettle on, stood near the stove waiting for the water to boil. 6. He stopped the car for the kids to get in. 7. That is for the boss to decide, isn’t it? 8. Steve was a suitable candidate for them to hire. 9. I am still waiting for the mail to come. 10. Emma was a suitable child for them to adopt. 11. I’ve bought a tin of pastries for you to enjoy them. 12. After all, we have known the man long enough for Steve to trust him.

Ex. 33 0 . Transform the sentences according to the example using the words necessary, important, possible, impossible, difficult, traditional, hard, easy, customary.

Example: You should think twice before you agree. It is important for you to think twice before you agree.

1. Students should enjoy their student life. 2. Teachers should be competent. 3. We don’t have to hurry. There’s plenty of time. 4. A fish can’t live out of water. 5. A child usually can’t sit still for a long time. 6. Students have to budget their time carefully. 7. My family always eats turkey on Christmas. 8. I usually can’t understand fluent English. 9. The guests usually wait until the hostess begins to eat. 10. The bride usually feeds the groom the first piece of wedding cake. 11. Mary should start thinking about her future. 12. Animals can’t talk or think or plan something. 13. I can understand my teacher most of the time. 14. A writer should be imaginative. 15. My parents are anxious I should enter the University.

Ex. 33 1 . Transform the sentences so as to use the for-to-infinitive construction.

1. The most important thing is that we should stay cool. 2. Let us wait till the fax arrives. 3. This is the day which they shall remember for a long time. 4. He is the expert whom you should have consulted. 5. I shall leave some money so that they may spend it. 6. Martin sent his family to his parents’ so that they could be safe there. 7. The days have become too short, so we can’t walk as much as in the summertime. 8. The new manager must be very competent as the director has entrusted him with a most difficult task. 9. It is quite natural that she should have refused his proposal. 10. What I want is that you should understand me. 11. There is no need that we should stay here any longer. 12. It’s unbelievable that he should have really meant it. 13. Phone the office and someone will meet us. 14. When I became a vegetarian, I had to wait for some period of time until my organism got used to it. 15. It is impossible that he didn’t believe you even after you showed him the file. 16. He waited in the reception. The secretary hadn’t turned up yet. 17. Mr. Marshall’s suggestion was that the contract should be signed without any delay.

Ex. 33 2 . Read and translate the following. Comment on the form and function of the Infinitives.

1. My sister Maggie is cooking up a plan to get Dad to let her go to that party on Saturday. 2. I’ve been trying to find a way to convince them to let me stay home, and they had finally to give in, which made me feel a lot better. 3. To tell the truth, I work alone, I have no partner to worry about. 4. To live is to suffer, to survive is to find meaning in the suffering. 5. To develop the strength and tone of your voice you have to practise voice exercises daily. I was too self-conscious to find a teacher and have singing lessons, but it wasn’t an ordeal to record yourself singing and send the tape off to be assessed. And then I received my tape back from my tutor to improve it further. 6. Patsy drove on in silence, too tired to speak, but after a while she said, “I’m not too sure about parking in Leeds. I think the best thing to do is to go to the Queens Hotel to park there.” 7. There were certain matters at the London office to attend to, and she and Patsy had to make a trip to Ripon where they had some work to complete. 8. Now Maxim, it would be wiser to let the subject rest for the moment. Anastasia is far too intelligent a person to expect you to do such a thing – to get rid of your business empire. 9. “Ever since I first arrived to take up my post in London, I have sought an opportunity to show something of the rich cultural links that Brazil has had with Europe over many centuries,” says the Brazilian Ambassador in London.

The Gerund

Ex. 33 3 . Put the Gerunds in the sentences.

1. ... coins is an interesting hobby. 2. ... waste glass and paper again is called “recycling”. 3. ... is a healthy sport. 4. ... money has become a mania with her. 5. ... too much television gives me a headache. 6. ... to such loud music is bad for your ears. 7. ... time with your kids is the best thing you can do for them. 8. ... is my life! As well as gardening! 9. ... tennis has become fashionable lately. 10. ... my rooms is so boring. 11. ... authentic literature improves my English. 12. ... broadens your horizons.

Ex. 33 4 . Complete the sentences. Add the necessary preposition.

1. He’s very punctual. You can count ... . 2. I’m tired. I don’t feel ... . 3. The people criticize the government ... . 4. The prisoner was accused ... . 5. Lifeguards rescue people ... . 6. I am out of work. I’m anxious ... . 7. The workers threatened the boss ... . 8. This programmer is an expert ... . 9. A gourmet gets pleasure ... . 10. If you run out of money, you would have difficulty ... . 11. In a tight situation you have to find a way ... 12. Teenagers spend a lot of money ... . 13. The police charged the motorist ... . 14. A journalist can be sued ... . 15. Tactless people make a habit ... . 16. Misers are despised ... . 17. If you live in a foreign country, you have the opportunity ... . 18. Students are preoccupied ... . 19. You are a Jack-of-all-trades. Why not try your hand ... ? 20. To keep fit you have to refrain ... .

Ex. 33 5 . Supply Gerund forms for the words in brackets.

I. 1. The baby started crying when he woke up, and went on (cry) all the morning. 2. He didn’t want to lose any more money, so he gave up (play) cards. 3. Imagine (keep) a snake as a pet! 4. Please go on (write); I don’t mind waiting. 5. He offered to buy my old car, if I didn’t mind (wait) a month for the money. 6. The taxi-driver tried to stop in time_, but he couldn’t avoid (hit) the old woman. 7. At first I enjoyed (listen) to him, but after a while I got tired of hearing the same story again and again. 8. My watch keeps (stop). – That’s because you keep (forget) to wind it up. 9. I suggest (telephone) the hospitals before asking the police to look for him.

II. 1. Where is Ann? – She is busy (do) her homework. 2. Let’s go for a swim. – What about (go) for a drive instead? 3. I intended to go to the cinema yesterday, but my friend told me the film wasn’t worth (see). 4. Try to forget it; it isn’t worth (worry) about. 5. When I came he was busy (write) a letter to his friend. 6. Do you feel like (go) to a film or shall we stay at home? 7. It’s no use (have) a bicycle if you don’t know how to ride it. 8. It’s no use (ask) children to keep quiet. They can’t help (make) noise. 9. Mr. Shaw is very busy (write) his memoirs. 10. There are people who can’t help (laugh) when they see someone slip on a banana skin. 11. I didn’t feel like (work) so I suggested spending the day in the country. 12. What about (buy) double quantities of everything today?

III. 1. My father thinks I am not capable of (earn) my own living. 2. I am tired of (do) the same thing all the time. 3. I tried to convince him that I was perfectly capable of (manage) on my own, but he insisted on (help) me. 4. There was no way of (get) out of the building. 5. He didn’t leave the house because he was afraid of (meet) someone who would recognize him. 6. I called at his house on the chance of (see) him. 7. There is no point in (remain) in a dangerous place if you can’t do anything to help the people. 8. What’s your idea of (do) it? 9. He expects me to answer by return but I have no intention of (reply) at all. 10. I’m not used to (drive) on the left. 11. I want to catch the 7 a.m. train tomorrow. – But you are no good at (get) up early, are you?

IV. 1. By (neglect) to take ordinary precautions he endangered the life of his crew. 2. After (hear) the conditions I decided not to enter for the competition. 3. After (walk) for three hours we stopped to let the others catch up with us. 4. Don’t forget to lock the door before (go) to bed. 5. Why did you go all round the field instead of (walk) across it? 6. He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) “Good-bye”. 7. Before (give) evidence you must swear to speak the truth. 8. She rushed out of the room without (give) me a chance to explain.

Ex. 33 6 . Complete the sentences. Add the necessary preposition.

1. Doctors dedicate themselves ... . 2. Pessimists are always complaining ... . 3. We should give industrious people credit ... . 4. Why didn’t you take the trouble …? 5. Vegetarians are opposed ... . 6. Shoplifters are arrested ... . 7. Terrorists are capable ... . 8. A musical person takes pleasure ... . 9. The president of the company is optimistic ... . 10. I have a monotonous job, I’m fed up ... . 11. The police try to stop motorists ... . 12. There is no chance ... . 13. Is there any point ... ? 14. I’m feeling tired. I am not in the mood ... . 15. – Why do persist ... ? – We do insist ... . 16. If an EFL student speaks his own language all the time, it interferes … . 17. I am a decisive person, so I’ll have no hesitation … .18. Has anyone succeeded ...? 19. You must take precautions ... . 20. Why didn’t you even apologize … ?

Ex. 3 37 . Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the functions of the Gerunds.

1. Taking a picnic in the heart of the English countryside is one of life’s most treasured experiences. 2. Swimming every day keeps me in shape. 3. Rooming with Fred was like sharing a telephone booth with a hippopotamus. 4. Skateboarding is both exciting and dangerous. 5. Learning to meditate was a very enlightening experience for me. 6. Trying to do it has proved to be a Herculean labour. 7. It’s no good talking about it. 8. Exercising in a pool is a great way of building up strength and endurance. 9. Smoking cigarettes can be as dangerous as playing Russian roulette. 10. There was no mistaking what they wanted of me. 11. Hearing him is a must for every beat fan. 12. Reading Russian classics calmed her. 13. Your knowing a thing is nothing unless another knows that you know it. 14. Working with Bruce was like going to several universities. 15. Doing this movie is wonderful. 16. You know, thinking about you makes me feel good. 17. It’s been wonderful sharing this time here with you. 18. But we were all wrong. Now I don’t think there is any turning back. This is the end, for me, anyway. 19. Once this happens, there’s no going back. Not for me. 20. There’s no improving on nature.

Ex. 338. A . Read and translate the sentences. State the functions of Gerunds.

1. Giving presents is one of the most possessive things we do, did you realize that? It’s the way we keep a hold on other people. 2. Watching movies on my VCR late at night has become an important way for me to relax. 3. Cora was in the kitchen making sandwiches. Making sandwiches took her thoughts off her problems. 4. “There’s no knowing where they’re going,” cried Mr. Wonka, hooting with laughter. “You can imagine that I’m not overpleased, but there’s no escaping it in the long run.” 5. Answering the seemingly simple question is very difficult. 6. You had better not count on her. There’s no predicting her mood. 7. Driving a car and talking on the car phone at the same time demand care. 8. Smoking when pregnant harms your baby. 9. Having a child has been a turning point for me. 10. There was no talking to Celeste once she got her back up. The less she said, the better. 11. Being so emotional herself, forever telling him that she loved him and often having to drag a response from him, frustrated her. 12. Loving a man who did not love her was a waste of time. 13. Having coffee together has become a daily ritual with the two of them. 14. It’s a well-known fact that black makes you look slimmer, but wearing it top to toe can be very ageing, and choosing to wear it all the time is boring. 15. Remembering that particular day, so long ago now, still affected her deeply. 16. Papermaking began in China and from there spread to North Africa and Europe. 17. Banking was in his blood. Centuries of it, passed down from father to son.

B. Speak about your hobbies, likes and dislikes, your everyday activities. What is a must for you and what is not?

Ex. 3 39 . Translate into English.

1. Вивчення іноземної мови складна, але цікава справа. 2. Відсутність прогресу – це регрес. 3. Вибір професії – найважливіший крок в житті кожної людини. 4. Займатися пересудами – улюблене заняття не тільки жінок, але й чоловіків. 5. Плетіння, як стверджують психіатри, заспокоює нерви. 6. Мене не обдуриш. Навіть не намагайся зробити це. 7. Вирощування полуниці стало її пристрастю. 8. Він був такий впертий. Переконати його було неможливо. 9. Купання в льодяній воді ледь не вбило мене. 10. Сваритися та миритися – улюблене зайняття моїх сусідів-молодят. 11. Дістатися суті справи – це було все, чого він хотів. І зупинити його було вже неможливо. 12. Заводити любовні історії – це мені не до вподоби. 13. Викладання – не дуже вдячна справа. І заперечувати цьому немає сенсу. 14. Віддаватися спогадам про минуле – марнотрата часу. Отже назад шляху немає. 15. Ніколи не знаєш, що вона може викинути в наступний момент.

Ex. 34 0 . Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the functions of the verbals.

1. His hobby is collecting mushrooms. 2. The key in life is setting goals. 3. The best part of Tacitus is reading between the lines. 4. What he loves best in the world is meeting old friends. 5. “Hedonism,” says the dictionary, “means seeking pleasure as a way of life.” 6. Her favourite pastime is daydreaming. 7. My only hope is winning the lottery. 8. What teachers usually dislike most is cheating. 9. The most difficult thing in this life is choosing. 10. My first job was delivering flowers to people. You’ve never seen so many smiles on so many faces. 11. My dentist said, “The secret to a good life is being happy with what you have.” But he got married five times, the last time to one of his patients. The people who know keep silent, and those who don’t keep giving advice. 12. Sometimes the hardest part of writing is getting started. Looking at a sheet of blank white paper is like looking at a snow-covered car on an icy winter morning and wondering if the engine will turn over.

Ex. 34 1 . Translate into English.

1. Мої захоплення – це читання, розгадування кросвордів, танці та плетіння. 2. Він не міг стриматися, щоб не сказати їй, яка вона гарна. 3. Коли ж ви припинете сперечатися! Сперечатися – марно витрачати час. 4. Я не можу дозволити цим людям примушувати мого сина робити все, що вони забажають. 5. Ви повинні добре подумати раніше, ніж почнете працювати на цю фірму. 6. Його звичне заняття – це написання листів, прогулянки з собакою, гра в шахи з друзями. 7. Він продовжував поводитися так, немов нічого не трапилося. 8. Припиніть поводитися зі мною так, ніби я маленька дитина! 9. Потім вони почали розповідати про останні події в їхньому місті. 10. Вам не треба нічого мені пояснювати. Я розумію в чому справа. 11. Вони повинні були вжити заході, щоб запобігти скандалу.

Ex. 34 2 . Insert the necessary prepositions.

1. There’s no point ... contradicting women, is there? 2. Think twice ... selling the house, will you? 3. Don’t be frightened ... making decisions and ... taking initiative. 4. Excuse me ... rushing you around like that. 5. He is addicted ... drinking. 6. It’s really rather late ... ringing people up. 7. I’m terribly keen ... watching fashion shows. 8. She is mad ... cooking. Imagine the amount of time she loses … cooking. 9. I am far ... exaggerating, I’m just stating facts. 10. He blamed himself ... not having seen the spot before, and still more ... having lit the fire himself. 11. I am used ... eating salads and drinking juices. 12. Stars are getting huge money ... acting and producing. 13. She is thinking ... hiring someone to clean her apartment. 14. You should have seen her face ... being caught red-handed. 15. Score one for the Brits! ... creating a most unique vehicle … combining refined elegance and brute strength – The Range Rover.

Ex. 34 3 . Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the functions of the Gerunds.

1. He hates the very thought of cleaning. 2. Her husband seems to have a somewhat false impression of her art of cooking. 3. He feels the need of pouring out his heart. 4. I trained with a small firm, where I was able to learn the nitty-gritty of running a small business. 5. Next comes the question of fulfilling the plan. 6. In the past few years technology has changed our ways of working. 7. Persuasion is the art of getting other people to do something or to believe something without being compelled to do so. 8. Companies generally welcome the idea of job-sharing. 9. Fanny asked me to keep an eye on her things with the idea of showing that she trusted me. 10. She has a nasty habit of guessing, and the trouble is, she’s often right. 11. They had a million-to-one chance of making it. 12. There is little hope of receiving a message from them soon. 13. At 60, Norris is comfortable with the idea of growing older. 14. Believe me, I have no intention of giving up my business. 15. He wanted a wife. He didn’t relish the idea of living alone for the rest of his life. 16. The actor was stunned not only by the noise of booing but also by the sight of flying tomatoes. 17. Once more he scotched the idea of opening a store in New York.

Ex. 34 4 . Complete the following sentences.

1. Shall I ever have the chance ... ? 2. The quickest way ... . 3. Is there any hope ... ? 4. I always marvel at his art … . 5. Melanie had a talent ... . 6. The fear ... paralyzed him. 7. They couldn’t get used to the perspective … . 8. The dealers seized the opportunity ... . 9. You must certainly give up the habit ... . 10. I haven’t the slightest intention ... . 11. Nobody appreciated the idea … . 12. Why didn’t you even take the trouble ... ? 13. At the party we had the pleasure ... . 14. What are the latest methods ... ? 15. Will you take the risk ... ?

Ex. 34 5 . Translate into English.

1. Вам слід відмовитися від думки влітку поїхати на море. 2. Я впевнена, що в мене є шанс виграти в цю лотерею. 3. У школярів є погана звичка малювати щось на партах. 4. У моєї бабусі є гарна звичка випити склянку кефіру перед сном. 5. Сьогодні я відчуваю потребу висловитися, вилити свої почуття. 6. Чи даси мені шанс побачити тебе ще раз. 7. Ризик бути пійманим лякав його. 8. Перспектива залишитися на все літо в спекотному місті мене зовсім не радує. 9. Чи даси мені шанс переконати тебе, що я не винний. 10. У жінок є талан надихати чоловіків на великі подвиги. 11. Найпростіший спосіб розвитку якоїсь думки – це рухатися від загального до деталей. 12. У Марка є здатність переконувати людей. 13. У нього не було наміру обговорювати своє приватне життя з ким-небудь. 14. У мене враження, що мене дурять.

Ex. 34 6 . Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the functions of the Gerunds.

1. Many Eastern people have a habit of using up the nervous energy that concentrates in the fingers and hands by fingering worry beads. 2. Daniel hesitated before making his final decision. 3. One learns by failing. 4. Drink nothing without seeing it, sign nothing without reading it. 5. They preferred to scrape a living by catching crab, lobster and crayfish. 6. I roasted some chickenpieces without allowing them to get brown. After closing the folder, the doctor went on briskly. ”All right, then, let’s start by getting the tests done.” The family expected Maxim to do the right thing by marrying the right kind of woman one day. 9. After searching the entire house I happened tofind the key in the coat pocket. 10. Peace and happiness begin, gastronomically speaking, where garlic is used in cooking. 11. Generally speaking, the idea is worth considering. 12. Instead of stopping, the storm raged for two more days. 13. Before approaching the rope, I suddenly fell into the icy pond. 14. In writing the test she made too many mistakes. 15. On hearing the sad news she burst into tears. 16. In spite of being busy, the headmaster spoke to us.

Ex. 3 47 . Use a Gerund instead of the subordinate clause.

1. He wrote that he would come back at the end of the war. 2. I remember that I met her at the concert. 3. After I bought the book I left the shop. 4. I am sorry that I kept you waiting. 5. They have given up all hope that they will ever see their native land again. 6. They stood for a moment. They didn’t say a word. 7. Everybody shook hands and got down to business. 8. When the child entered the room, he happily smiled at his parents. 9. Andrew feels all right now. He was operated on a month ago. 10. He remembered that he had seen the girl several times at the entrance exams. 11. She didn’t feel as if she would ever forgive him. 12. You will get nothing from him if you reproach him all the time. 13. Brian kept silent for fear that he might be misunderstood. 14. Once he decides something, it is impossible to talk him out of it. 15. It was good luck that I was there and then. 16. He came into the room very angry and didn’t even greet us. 17. Barbara felt much better after she had given him a piece of her mind. 18. She escaped danger as she listened to intuition.

Ex. 3 48 . Read and translate the sentences. Find complexes with the Gerund and define their functions.

1. I wouldn’t mind his running around with girls, if he were doing well at school. 2. And what about our changing roles for once? 3. There is no danger of me telling our secret to friends – I have no friends. 4. I insist on your showing me your work today. 5. My having failed merely made me try again. 6. Your advertising yourself continually is vulgar. 7. There is no doubt of his having mastered English thoroughly. 8. His friends’ betraying him filled him with bitterness. 9. Her only regret was that she would miss all those years of her son’s growing up, the wonderful years. 10. Apart from my putting my seat belt around my neck, the flight was uneventful. 11. The fear of their taking advantage of him never crossed his mind. 12. After his breaking our engagement I have nothing to do with him. 13. The quietness of the house was broken by the children’s driving their toy cars on the floor. 14. I don’t run the risk of my house being robbed. 15. Is it worth while my calling them?

Ex. 3 49 . Insert a pronoun where necessary.

1. I object to ... interfering in their family life. It’s none of my business. 2. I object to ... interfering in my personal life. They are just neighbours. 3. They were keen on ... winning the match. We deserved it. 4. We are keen on ... winning the game. They are a nice team. 5. Simon never mentioned ... letting him down. He just forgave them. 6. Daniel once mentioned ... letting them down. He still felt guilty. 7. Excuse me for ... calling you so late. But I need you badly. 8. Excuse ... calling you in the middle of the night. They needed you urgently. 9. I remember ... meeting her once. 10. I can’t remember ... ever meeting each other. They live in different countries. 11. Everybody blamed the fellow for ... abusing his children. 12. We are against ... being ordered about. We are not slaves. 13. Mary and Henry are against ... children being vaccinated this year. 14. My friends forgot ... promising to call on me. I had a lonely evening. 15. She completely forgot ... promising to drop in and went for a walk. They came but there was no one at home.

Ex. 35 0 . Use a complex with a Gerund instead of the subordinate clauses.

1. I remember that the children looked through the album last Sunday. 2. Mum suggested that we should make up. 3. Nancy insists that her father should allow her to keep a monkey as a pet. 4. My sister is very displeased that I have broken her favourite cup. 5. I insist that you should tell us what the real reason is. 6. Helen was confused that we were watching her. 7. There is a chance that my family will move to another city. 8. Do you mind if they join us? 9. The police have no objection that the man should be set free. 10. Do you remember that they promised to call us? 11. It may upset you to know that Rita is leaving soon. 12. Fancy how Boris appeared here all of a sudden! 13. I’m trying to tell you I have no objection if you see Jim.

Ex . 35 1 . Translate into English.

1. Ми покладаємося на те, що всі прийдуть вчасно. 2. Я розраховую на те, що факс відправлять негайно. 3. Вона відповідає за те, що всі папки будуть у порядку. 4. Батьки були проти, щоб діти справляли гучно вечірку. 5. Я не проти, щоб ви користувалися моїм принтером. 6. Я не терплю, коли люди говорять погано про інших за їх спинами. 7. Ніхто не вимагає, щоб ви брали участь у переговорах. 8. Не заперечуйте, що Марк утрутився в цю справу. 9. Усі наполягали на тому, що комітет повинен фінансувати проект. 10. Я не задоволена, що ти знов зробила цю помилку. 11. Лікар наполягає, щоб хворий залишився у лікарні ще на тиждень. 12. Я пам’ятаю, як Керол одного разу сказала, що вона пише романи. 13. Все моє майбутнє залежало від того, чи підтримають мене близькі.

Ex. 35 2 . Read and translate the texts. Comment on the form and function of the Gerunds.

1. I loved working on the fishing boat, with long periods of doing nothing, and then the hurly-burly of putting in the nets. 2. All over the world, Microsoft Office is helping drive businesses forward by making it easier for anyone to get their job done, no matter what that job might be. By bringing together top applications Office gives people the ability to find the best, most productive way to work. 3. Mrs. Cracklin accused Father of selling diseased cheese and rotten eggs. Father got rid of her by threatening to inform the authorities that she kept lodgers. 4. There was no stopping the boy now. “See you later, alligator!” he shouted. “I’m going to be the first person in the world to be sent by television.” 5. Eating is his hobby, you know. That’s all he’s interested in. But still that’s better than being a hooligan, isn’t it? And what I always say is, he wouldn’t go on eating like he does unless he needed nourishment, would he? 6. She had a knack of twisting her husband around her little finger, getting her way with him. But she had come to understand that there was no letting him down in any way. 7. Well, that’s a matter of opinion. One calls it killing time, another relaxation. What’s your way of looking at it? And is it worth while living that way?

Ex. 35 3 . Translate into English.

1. Її батьки проти, щоб вона зараз повідомила всім про свої заручини. 2. Я пам’ятаю, як матуся часто докоряла мені в дитинстві, що я була неохайна. 3. – Працюючи з магнітофоном, ви повинні покращити свою вимову. – Певна річ, це правильно. 4. Який же ти ледацюга! Ти навіть не потурбувався помити за собою чашку! 5. Чому ви уникаєте застосовувати неособові форми дієслова в мові? 6. Що зашкодило вам піти туди самому? 7. Почувши радісну новину, дівчина не змогла стриматися, щоб не розплакатися. 8. Методи тестування студентів не завжди ефективні. 9. Ніколи не визначиш, у якому вона гуморі. 10. Це завжди неприємно, коли людина розмовляє, не дивлячись вам у вічі. 11. – Щось мені не дуже хочеться вчитися сьогодні. Як ти думаєш, варто йти на лекції в суботу? – Це тобі вирішувати. 12. Ми подякували йому за те, що він допоміг нам.

Ex. 35 4 . Fill in the blanks choosing between the Infinitive or Gerund of the verb in brackets.

I. 1. I wished ... quite fair. (be) 2. I expected ... him in the drawing room. (find) 3. I enjoyed ... to her talk of her youth. (listen) 4. Roger promised ... in. (look) 5. I wanted ... him up. (cheer) 6. She didn’t mind ... the problem again. (discuss) 7. He didn’t hesitate ... such methods. (employ) 8. We arranged ... . (meet) 9. She couldn’t resist ... such a lovely hat. (buy) 10. Last week you mentioned ... him in the park. (meet) 11. We can’t afford ... our time. (waste) 12. He sat there sullenly and refused ... (answer) 13. He stopped ... and went into the bathroom. (whistle) 14. You certainly mustn’t miss... this wonderful film. (see)

II. 1. He enjoyed ... (to need) 2. Willy began ... softly. (to whistle) 3. In my experience most people mind ... at. (to laugh) 4. I don’t suppose your wife wants ... with me now. (to bother) 5. I knew that Charles had regretted ... me. (to invite) 6. He pretended ... when his mother came into his room to look at him. (to sleep) 7. He pretended not ... as if the compliment were purely formal. (to hear) 8. He prefers ... by the name of John Brown. (to know) 9. I don’t like ...with. (to interfere) 10. I set about ... all the names from the diary. (to erase) 11. Bob asked ... to a room where he could wash and change his clothes. (to show) 12. I disliked ... Harry. (to call) 13. We stopped in front of the dance hall and pretended ... inside. (to look) 14. Maurice sat on the bench, with the picture on his knee, as though he would not risk ... from it. (to part) 15. I didn’t want ... his feelings. (to hurt)

Ex. 35 5 . Replace the parts in italic type by gerundial phrases.

1. When she saw him she stopped reading at once and put the letter away and even did not explain anything. 2. In this thick fog she was afraid that she might be knocked down.3. He preferred to keep silent for fear that he might say something inopportune.4. He felt much better after he had been operated on.5.He was not only the author of brilliant short stories,but he was also a talented playwright. 6. When he had written his report,he remembered that he had forgotten to mention some facts. 7. Once gets into his head an idea of doing something, it is impossible to talk him out of it.8.When the girl entered the room,she glanced a little wonderingly at the faces of the three men. 9. The whole neighbourhood was so dreary and run-down that he hated the thought that he would have to live there.10. You will do nothing but irritate him if you will nag him all the time.11.That I was on the spotwas a bit of luck for him. 12. Samuel Griffiths came back from Chicago on this particular day, after he had concluded several agreements there.

Ex. 35 6 . Translate into English.

1. Не можу не захоплюватися роботами цього художника. З нетерпінням буду очікувати його нових картин! 2. Мені подобається думка провести пару тижнів в Анталії. І ми розраховуємо на те, що ви приєднаєтесь до нас. 3. – Який найефективніший шлях оволодіння іноземною мовою? – Ви можете отримати гарні знання, працюючи над мовою регулярно, день за днем. 4. Перед ним відкривалося блискуче майбутнє. Він не міг не посміхатися від думки про майбутню поїздку до Вашингтону. 5. Увійшовши в будинок, вона подумала, що якщо би вона була заможна, то обставила його зовсім по-іншому. 6. Припиніть робити непотрібні зупинки, коли ви читаєте. 7. Ми припинили працювати і вийшли на вулицю. Дорогою додому ми зупинилися, щоб прочитати кілька цікавих оголошень. 8. – А чи варто плити по Темзі в таку дощову погоду? – Хотілось би, щоб погода була кращою, але ж її не змінити. 9. Вона повністю оволоділа мистецтвом нічого не робити. Вона жила, мовби в неї не було турбот, мовби вона все життя купалася в розкоші.

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