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• 1. She spent her winter holidays skiing with her parents.

2. There will be no problem for her finding a job for you in Hollywood.
3. When I came home I spent an hour cleaning the room.
4. She always spent her morning there getting sunbathed on the beach.
5. They spent most of their time reading or listening to music.
6. They had a hard time living in Dublin.
7. I had difficulty recalling the name of this person.
8. We had difficulty finding a taxi at night.
9. Without spending any minutes he went to Vienna.
10. She spent the whole morning writing messages to her friends.
11. She had a hard time making her child eat breakfast.
12. I spent two hours waiting for you at the station.
13. She isn't at home. She went shopping.
14. I don't feel like bothering you with telling my stories the whole evening.
15. When he was young he spent a lot of time studying the subjects he didn't really need.
16. She spent all her free time reading and writing.
17. She is in the hallway talking with his father.
18. I had a hard time finding out his address.
• 1. He didn't object to other people being there.
2. I don't blame you for being so eager to get out of here.
3. I have nothing to do with his making such a decision.
4. Then they began suspecting him of mocking them/teasing.
5. There was no difficulty in establishing their relationships.
6. He insisted on her learning this complex method.
7. Nothing could prevent him from coming back to Munich.
8. He apologized for detaining me/my detaining. ?
9. I couldn't make her talk.
10. He often blamed me for making a hotel from the house.
11. I wasn't quite sure about what I felt about her returning home.
12. I suspected Phil of his desire for keeping an eye on us.
13. At the hotel, she insisted on calling a taxi.
14. He instilled the idea of staying with him for breakfast in them.
15. The doctor began by checking his pulse and blood pressure.
16. For a moment I was afraid of his wanting to resign.
17. He insisted on the witness being questioned immediately.
18. I don't approve of his getting involved in this case at all.
19. I asked him how he felt about being a doctor.
20. He reproached himself for not trying to talk to her.
• 1. I had difficulty opening the door because of the pile of newspapers and other junk lying
on the floor.
2. He never had any problems (difficulties) finding a job or getting a research grant.
3. It was no use sitting here all day.
4. I have grounds/reasons for requiring explanations of this case.
5. I knew the appeal was rejected, so there was no point in filing another one.
6. He wasn't really against her coming to the party.
7. He wanted to hide the embarrassment he felt while giving the speech.
8. There will be no difficulty in arranging an interview with this scientist.
9. He tried to hide his happiness of being offered the job.
10. I had a good reason for not making such conclusions.
• 1. Does anyone object to seeing a lawyer?
2. I couldn't bear the thought of her not being very happy and being so far away.
3. Although she was the best student in the class, her entering this college was out of the
question.
4. His plan was about the necessity of Bart staying in Europe as a bank manager.
5. There was little chance to succeed in carrying out an experiment.
6. He was embarrassed by the thought of talking to the company.
7. Do you think we have a chance of winning this competition?
8. There is a real danger in the spreading of this pandemia.
9. There was silence/the silence reigned for a minute, broken only by the sound of water
running from the tap.
10. He had no opportunity/chance of getting a grant at this university.
• 1. She remembered spending an entire summer in this village once.
2. He is responsible for making sure that all the buildings are properly maintained.
3. I was against their signing this contract.
4. You should read this application carefully before submitting it.
5. I'm surprised of his not telling that.
6. They count on getting their tickets tomorrow.
7. The boy left out one line while telling the poem.
8. I don't remember seeing you before.
9. Imagine, she told him that we don't want his being in the board of directors.
10. I don`t mind your using my books and dictionaries.
11. This shirt needs mending.
12. He said it in such a tone that I couldn't help laughing. He has a talent for comedy.
13. I can't stand people arguing over such trivial things.
14. The weather is getting worse, the temperature is constantly falling.
15. He read the joke so well that the audience laughed. ?
16. She is busy preparing dinner, I hope she won't mind our helping her.
17. These facts are not worth mentioning, we should find more reliable information.
18. It's no good sitting with the window open, you might catch a cold.
Ex. 2
1. I remember the telegram`s coming about Mary's arrival.
2. I thought that he was going to suggest my assisting at another sitting (засідання)
3. They noticed their cousin`s dancing with Ann.
4. He could imagine her waiting for him.
5. I found myself enjoying the talk.
6. I hope you don't mind my coming.
7. We never had a writer`s staying in this hotel.
8. Do you think he wants to stop my marrying?
9. Just as habit kills love I should have thought habit would prevent its arising - Так
само як звичка вбиває любов, мені треба було подумати про те, що вона так
само і не дає їй виникнути.
10. I can't see my nephew`s making much of a soldier - Я не бачу, щоб з мого
племінника вийшов хороший солдат.
11. The circumstances were grave enough to require his remaining here.
12. I remember your daughter`s going over to the US to marry there.
13. He hoped to delay my going until he had come to some decsion.
14. As he set the carton down on the table he remembered Mr Fox`s saying: "You got
here very fast. Thanks a lot."
15. I could not prevent my glance deviating towards him (відхилитися, відійти)
16. Mary thought, “You`re jealous. You resent my coming” (ображатися).

18.03
Ex.1
1 I am looking forward to seeing you.
2 He dreads having to retire. - боятися, жахатися
3 I arranged to meet them here.
4 He urged us to work faster - наполягати, заохочувати, вимагати;
5 I wish to see the manager.
6 It's no use waiting.
7 He warned her not to touch the wire.
8 Don't forget to lock the door before going to bed.
9 My mother told me not to speak to anyone about it.
10 I can't understand her behaving like that.
11 He tried to explain but she refused to listen.
12 At dinner she annoyed me by smoking between the courses.
13 You are expected to know the safety regulations of the college.
14 He decided to disguise himself by dressing as a woman - маскувати, переодягати;
15 l am prepared to wait here all night if necessary.
16 Would you mind showing me how to work the lift?
17 After walking for three hours we stopped to let the others catch with us.
18 I am beginning to understand what you mean.
19 He was fined for exceeding the speed limit. - перевищувати швидкість
20 The boys like playing games but hate doing lessons.
21 I regret to inform you that your application has been refused: regret to do sth - зараз; regret
doing - минуле;
22 I couldn't help overhearing what you said.
23 Mrs Jones: I don't allow smoking in my drawing-room.
Mrs Smith: I don't allow my family to smoke at all.
24 He surprised us all by going away without saying 'Good-bye'.
25 Please go on writing; I don't mind waiting.
26 He wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized.
27 Before giving evidence you must swear to speak the truth.
28 I tried to persuade him to agree with your proposal.
29 Your windows need cleaning; would you like me to do them for you?
30 Would you mind shutting the window? I hate sitting in a draught - протяг
31 I can't help sneezing; I caught a cold yesterday from sitting in a draught.
32 Do stop talking: I am trying to finish a letter.
33 His doctor advised him to give up jogging.
34 My watch keeps stopping.
That's because you keep forgetting to wind it. - завести
35 Without realizing it he hindered us instead of helping us - перешкоджати
36 People used to make fire by rubbing two sticks together - Раніше люди розпалювали вогонь
через тертя палиці об палицю.

Ex. 2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (gerund or infinitive).

1. He hates answering the phone, and very often just lets it ring.

2. If you go on letting your dog chase cars he'll end by being run over.
3. I prefer driving to being driven.
4. I advise you to start looking for a flat at once.
5. Would you mind lending me Ј5? I forgot to cash a cheque.
6. Lying on this beach is much more pleasant than sitting in the office.
7. She likes her children to go to the dentist every six months.
8. By neglecting to take ordinary precautions he endangered the life of his crew.
9. An instructor is coming to show us how to use the aqualung.
10. I have no intention of going to that film; I couldn't bear seeing my favourite actress in such a
dreadful part.
11. I suggest telephoning the hospitals before asking the police to look for him.
12. After hearing the conditions I decided not to enter for the competition.
13. Some people seem to have a passion for writing to the newspapers.
14. He expects me to answer by return but I have no intention of replying at all.
15. I tried to explain to him but he refused to listen and went on grumbling (бурчати, скаржитися,
нарікати).
16. By offering enormous wages he is persuading men to leave their present jobs and to work for
him.
17. He postponed making a decision till it was too late to do anything.
18. Imagine having to get up at five a.m. every day!
19. Try to forget/forgetting it: it isn't worth worrying about.
20. There is no point in remaining in a dangerous place if you can't do anything to help the people
who have to stay there.
21. The horse won't be well enough to run in tomorrow's race. He doesn't seem
to have recovered from his long journey.
22. At first I enjoyed listening to him but after a while I got tired of hearing the same story again
and again.
23. It is usually easier to learn a subject by reading books than by listening to lectures.
24. It wouldn't be safe to start down now; we'll have to wait till the mist clears.
25. After discussing the matter for an hour the committee adjourned without having reached any
decision.
26. It's not much use having a bicycle if you don't know how to ride it.
27. He didn't dare (to) leave the house because he was afraid of meeting someone who might
recognize him.
28. I distinctly remember paying him. I gave him Ј2.
29. Did you remember to give him the key of the safe? ~
No, I didn't. I'll go and do it now.
30. Please forgive me for interrupting you but would you mind repeating that last sentence?
31. I know my hair wants cutting but I never have time to go to the hairdresser's.
32. He made a lot of money by buying tickets in advance and selling them for twice the price on the
day of the match.
33. She rushed out of the room without giving me a chance to explain.
34. He keeps asking me the time and I keep telling him to buy himself a watch.
35. He has a theory that it is possible to tell the time in daylight by looking into a cat's eyes.
36. I'd hate being beside a volcano when it started erupting.
ATTENTION !
Dare is semi-modal verb and a main verb: Some snakes can bite but I dare you to hold this big
snake.
If Sally dares (to) go there again, she’ll be in big trouble! (ordinary verb) No one dares (to) go
there. (ordinary verb)
No one dare go there. (semi-modal verb). Does anyone dare (to) go there? (ordinary verb)
Dare anyone go there? (semi-modal verb) Doesn’t he dare (to) go there? (ordinary verb)
Daren’t he go there? (semi-modal verb)
Ex. 3
1. I used to riding a lot but I haven't had a chance to do any since coming here. ~
I ride sometimes. Would you like to come with me next time?
2. Most people prefer spend ng money to earn it.
3. I resented being unjustly accused and asked him to apologize.
4. It isn't good for children to eat too many sweets.
5. I didn't feel like working so I suggested spending the day in the garden.
6. Why do you keep looking back? Are you afraid of being followed?
7. Do you remember to post the letter? ~
Yes, I do; I posted it in the letter-box near my gate.
8. Did you remember to lock the door? ~
No, I didn't. I'd better go back and do it now.
9. You still have a lot to learn if you'll forgive my saying so.
10. It's no use trying to interrupt him. You'll have to wait till he stops talking.
11. I'm for doing nothing till the police arrive. They don't like you to move anything when a crime
has been committed.
12. He didn't like to leave the children alone in the house but he had no alternative as he had to go
out to work.
13. Why didn't you drink it?-
I didn't like drinking it as I didn't know what it was.
14. I'm very sorry for being late. It was good of you to wait for me.
15. I keep trying to make mayonnaise but I never succeed. ~
Try adding the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.
16. Do you feel like going to a film or would you rather stay at home?
17. She told me to look through her correspondence and take out any letters that you had written
her. I didn't like to look through someone else's letters but I had to do as she said.
18. He took to getting up early and walking noisily about the house.
19. I liked listening to folk music much better than listening to pop.
20. The car began to make an extraordinary noise so I stopped to see what it was.
21. You'll never regret doing a kind action.
22. He decided to put broken glass on top of his wall to prevent boys climbing over it.
23. He annoyed me very much by taking the piece of cake that I was keeping to eat)after my
supper.
24. He kept ringing up and asking for an explanation and she didn't know what to do about him.
25. We got tired of waiting for the weather to clear and finally decided to set out in the rain.
26. He made me repeat his instructions to make sure that I understood what I was doing after he had
gone.
27. I suggest leaving the car here and sending a breakdown van to tow it to the garage.
28. She apologized for borrowing my sewing-machine without asking permission and
promised never to do it again.
29. I didn't mean to offend anyone but somehow I succeeded in annoying them all.
30. She claimed to be able to tell the future by gazing into her crystal ball.
31. He never thinks of getting out of your way; he expects you to walk round him.
32. You don't need to ask his permission every time you want to leave the room.
33. The police accused him of setting fire to the building but he denied having been in the area on
the night of the fire.
34. I left my door open. Why didn't you walk in? ~
I didn't like to go in when you weren't there.
35. It's much better to go to a hairdresser than trying to save time by cutting your own hair.
36. I'd rather earn my living by scrubbing floors than making money by blackmailling people.

Ex. 4. Put the verbs in brackets into gerund or infinitive.

1. It was quite late when they saw Trasker come up the other side of the street. They saw him pause
in front of his house, looke up at it and throw his cigarette away.

2. To tell the truth, he felt disgusted with himself.

3. Even when my mother was alive it was considered to be a great extravagance to go to a hotel for
dinner. Марнотратство

4. Meg was not much surprised in the morning to learn that her uncle was too unwell to appear,
though he hoped to resume his work in the afternoon. Підбити підсумки роботи.

5. He knew that he ought to feel ashamed to keep on taking his father's money when he made no
effort to support himself, but it did not seem to matter and he just went on sketching - Він знав,
що йому має бути соромно продовжувати брати батькові гроші, коли він не докладає
жодних зусиль, щоб утримувати себе, але це не мало значення, і він просто продовжував
малювати.

6. I love you so much that I still can't stop my heart beating fast when I see you doing something as
ordinary as laying the table.

7. Standing on the deck Father surveyed the passengers coming/come up the gang-way - Стоячи на
палубі, отець оглядав пасажирів, які піднімалися трапом.

8. He insisted upon her having a maid coming in three afternoons a week helping with the cleaning
and ironing.

9. He thought of going out and leaving a note to his wife saying that he had been called away. його
викликали

10. To be frank, it is a great shock to me.

11. Smith got into the car and slammed the door. Barber watched him pull sharply away from the
kerb, make a taxi-driver behind him jam on his brakes to avoid butting him. - Сміт сів у
машину і грюкнув дверцятами. Барбер побачив, як він різко від'їхав від бордюру,
змусивши водія таксі, що їхав позаду, загальмувати, щоб уникнути зіткнення з ним.

12. Barbara sat beside him to read. She heard him and put out a sisterly hand to sigh his hair. "It's
terribly cold," she said. "I wonder if it would be any good touching trying to turn on the gas
boiler." - Барбара сіла біля нього почитати. Вона почула його і по-сестринськи
простягнула руку, щоб погладити його волосся. "Тут страшенно холодно", - сказала вона.
"Може я спробую увімкнути газовий котел".

13. In the darkness I heard footsteps ... toward me. Quickly! began ... a cigarette, for the thought of
someone ... into me filled me with alarm. (to come, to light, to bang)

14. He talked about the difficulty of ... history readable without ... it into fiction. (to mahe, to turn)

15. Michael drove very slowly towards the ... troops. (to approach)

16. He had trouble ... his way and several times came close to ... (to find, to lose)

17. He wanted Francis ... about it, yet he also wanted ... ... him. (to know, to avoid, to tell)

18. "Write her a letter then." "Why ... that, when she's upstairs?" (to do)

19. I was worried, but found it difficult ... what ... for him. (to know, to do)

20. When I refused ... she sulked, but then she began ... that she would enjoy ... alone for a change.
(to stay, to think, to be)

21. "Why not ... a gentleman and … thank you for the offer?" she said. (to be, to say)

22. "It's no good ... a fool of myself," she said, ... her eyes. "The only thing is ... what is the best
thing...." (to make, to dry, to decide, to do)

23. Casie spent most of her life ... her ailing mother. (to tend)

24. She turned to the window and threw it open. "Why ... that?" he said sharply. "You'll catch cold
in that dress." (to do)

25. His impulse was ... from the room, but he restrained himself. (to rush)
26. She had trouble ... her suitcase. (to find)

27. I tried ... and in order not ... the bitterness in my heart I did my best ... the conversation ... on one
topic and another. (to eat, to show, to keep, to go)

29. Con's family were, in fact, in the process of ... tea when we arrived, but were obviously too
accustomed to Con's eccentricities ... disturbed by his ... in a stranger. (to have, to be, to bring)

30. It's simply no good ... Dick ... reasonable. (to expect, to be)

31. He accepted with his usual indifference my refusal ... to Cam-bridge. (to go)

32. He was too selfish ... anyone a good turn. (to do)

33. If I went ... for a house myself, my enthusiasm would die before I found the right spot. (to
search)

34. I found myself ... very worried by ... what ... cigarettes might do to me. So I gave up ..., not ....
(to become, to read, to smoke, to read, to smoke)

35. In the harbour there was a barge ... gracefully not far away and smaller boats ... around it. (to
move, to fuss)

36. A car was glimpsed... slowly up the drive. "That's our little friend Tom ...," said Chris. (to come,
to arrive)

37. I sat down in the sun on the steps of the old church, ... until it was four o'clock before ... back to
the office. (to wait, to go)

38. What about ... to the pictures with me one evening? (to come)

39. He laughed so uproariously that the people ... near us looked round, and some of them began ...
too. (to sit, to laugh)

40. But it is enough ... us ... not ... any personal dealings with you. (to make, to prefer, to have)

41. He kept ... ... me ... an interest in his work. (to try, to induce, to take)

42. That's preposterous! A man not ... what he had on! (to know)

Ex. 5 Gerund or Infinitive complexes.


Note: Find, if necessary, the right way of introducing the complex into the sentence.

1. There was obviously no hope ... quiet until he knew how they had found him. (the man - to be)

2. There was nothing more annoying to Freddy than the sight...mistakes. (his students - to make)

3. He didn't like the idea ... him like that. (people - to see)

4. He had the expression on his face... .... (a man — to wait, a bomb - to go off)

1. There is no chance ... away with it. (he - to get)

2. What had driven him from the house was the sound ... . his child - to cry)

3. He thought it was wrong ... away, and .. his mother to look after his children. (he - to go, to
leave)
4. I don't even know the man. I've heard ... about him from time to time, but that's all. (you - to
talk)

5. You know one can't expect ... easy in war time. (things - to be)

6. I continued to work there on the subjects which were necessary...into Cambridge. (I - to get)

7. The Cabinet decided to advise ... an independent commission. (the Governor - to appoint)

8. I made ... up and ... and .... (he - to get, to wash, to dress)

9. She lay listening to the sound ... down the stairs. (Mary's steps - to retreat)

10. He stood there letting ... by. (the seconds - to tick)

11. I thought it would be useful .. what I could about my father's intentions. (I - to find out)

25.03
Ex. 1 1. He kept looking at his watch and when he had drunk tea he said he had to come
back/return.
2. He didn`t manage to resist showing them his new apartment.
3. Even in the dark room he could see her face swell with tears.
4. I proposed finding a doctor and bringinh him to Ed / I offered to find a doctor and bring him to
Ed.
5. I don't think he remembered visiting them.
6. They forgot to invite those scientists to the conference.
7. I will never forget visiting you.
8. I could not bear to be treated so coldly.
9. She didn't mind being alone in the house.
10. Do you remember bringing me those presents ?
11. I decided not to bother him with the matter.
12. I think you'll enjoy living here when summer comes.
13. I knew he was trying to save some money.
14. He was tired of pretending to write or read.
15. I didn't feel like joking.
16. I refuse to take responsibility for your actions.
17. He tried to avoid meeting people he knew.
18. Despite the rain they kept going. They couldn't afford to be late.
19. He read a review of the book and offered to buy it for the library.
20. I remember telling you about it once.
21. When he returned to his room, he remembered to wipe the dust off his face.
22. She regretted talking about it so much.
23. He kept calling the hotel to ask if they had left any documents for him.
24. In the morning he started moving his things into the house.
25. Her lips trembled as if she were about (ready to) cry.
26. Eventually you will be bound to hear about it.
27. He was very pleased to find them at home.
28. He had no interest in continuing the argument.
29. On a day like this, something was bound to happen.
30. You're lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
31. She was in London looking for a place to live.
32. It is impossible to achieve such results. I am unlikely to make it.
33. I was surprised to see Charles call me.
34. I respected her deeply and was proud to know her.
35. He was easy to understand. I could see that he was reluctant to bring it up (reluctant).
Ex. 2 1. We heard the director mention this incident in a conversation with him.
2. We heard them arguing in the hallway a few minutes ago.
3. We were informed he change his mind.
4. He was waiting for me to tell him about my case.
5. He said he would arrange for me to work in this laboratory.
6. He was waiting for her to explain to him why she had done it.
7. He looked at them, but they didn't seem to notice him.
8. While waiting for the waiter to return, he smoked a cigarette.
9. She came every day to clean the room and prepare the food.
10. He put the money in his pocket without counting it.
11. He started with cleaning the house.
12. Without waiting for him to answer, she started packing.
13. Before answering, he smoked a cigarette.
14. She turned (turned away) as if she was going/about to leave.
15. He go on to turn away to talk to one of the workers.
16. He hesitated for a moment before crossing the bridge.
17. He listened without interrupting me and sometimes smiling.
18. He had a difficult case to deal with.
19. He is the kind of person who is difficult to help.
20. I have a lot of papers to sign.
21. I think this is a difficult question to answer.
22. Of course, it was my advantage to know that person.
23. I never received an invitation to visit this exhibition.
24. What is the point of staying here longer?
25. When he spoke, he seemed to be nervous and uncomfortable.
26. He had a habit of staying up late at night working.
27. He was always afraid of doing something wrong.
28. He stopped pretending to pack.
29. He was desperate at the thought of losing his job.
30. He didn't make any attempt to talk.
31. I don't think she would like me/my trying to reconnect with her.
32. They rarely had the opportunity to help their father with the work on the farm.
33. I don't often have the opportunity to go out in the evening.
34. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak at this conference.
35. They did not have the opportunity to be alone.
36. I took the opportunity to present a scientific point of view on this problem.
37. I am glad to have the opportunity to talk to you, Professor.
Ex. 3 1. He confessed to loving her.
2. They argued about the cargo to arrive.
3. He lay down to rest, but was afraid to oversleep.
4. She suggested to see each other immediately.
5. She refrained from helping him.
6. She avoided being in the sun.
7. He is responsible for returning the books on time.
8. He apologized to everyone for losing the letter.
9. She tried to read.
10. She stopped to have a better look.
11. He stopped working.
12. The doctor advised him to run.
13. He didn't care about running.
14. They were ashamed of being late.
15. The village was in danger of being flooded with such a downpour.
16. No one was going to blame him for being late.
17. She can't stand the buzzing of mosquitoes.
18. Don't forget to buy some bread.
19. He remembered going to school.
20. You can't help but love her.
21. Her father did not approve of her dancing.
22. He was famous for his singing.
23. In addition to singing, he liked fishing.
24. She warned him about the train arriving.
25. They tried to sing, but failed.
Ex. 4 1. He will never forget meeting her.
2. They forgot to tell him about the meeting.
3. They finally finished writing the letter.
4. She objected to his coming.
5. They were proud of their playing, although they lacked experience in performing at concerts.
6. She was interested in collecting stamps, although her parents tried to discourage her from doing
this, but she continued to collect them.
7. She was interested in collecting stamps, although her parents tried to discourage her from doing
so, she continued to do so.
8. Although she was concerned about the recheck, the air traffic controller did not feel guilty about
the delay; on the contrary, she was sure that she was right and that the passengers would be grateful
to her for saving their lives.
9. In the midst of rechecking their luggage, the passengers, agitated by the delay and their own
inability to influence the situation, regretted that they had ever decided to fly, complaining about the
delay and dreaming of traveling on high-speed trains where they would not be subject to the
dispatcher's moral torture.
10. On the other hand, if the dispatcher suspected that someone had brought a bomb on the plane,
even passengers tired of waiting realized that delaying the flight was a better option than risking a
mid-air explosion.
Ex. 5
1. She is interested in traveling to exotic countries.
2. He is surprised by their bothering her.
3. She doesn't like not being greeted.
4. Don't miss this opportunity to go to a fashion show.
5. She stopped being nervous and concentrated.
6. When he saw her, he stopped talking and ran to meet her.
7. He stood silently, not knowing what to do.
8. She picked up her guitar and began to sing softly.
9. He tries to play tennis every day.
10. She is too lazy to practice every day.
11. She wished she knew how to knit / She regretted not to know how to knit.
12. She could not understand his leaving.
13. It would be better to read a book than to watch TV from morning to night.
14. She likes to read modern literature.
15. Don't even think about going home before you finish your work.
16. They have some difficulty finding sources of funding.
17. He worked fifty hours a week before getting promotion.
18. I can`t stand having to wait.
19. She recommended us try the fish.
20. He was willing to do anything in exchange for her visit.
21. Don't hesitate for a second to call us.
22. She denied her being involved in this case.
23. This is a requirement to get the job.
24. She intended to go home today.
25. She had an aversion to airplane travel.

05.04
A. 1. Mildly speaking, that is an exaggeration - an independent element (parenthesis) - М'яко
кажучи, це перебільшення;
2. He felt the blood rushing to his cheeks - Complex object/attribute - ;
3. A narrow path winding between the bushes led up the steep incline - attribute - Вузька стежка,
що петляла між кущами, вела вгору по крутому схилу;
4. The river was quiet, its surface as smooth as a mirrow, reflecting the silvery rays of the moon -
attribute - Річка була тихою, її гладенька, як дзеркало, поверхня відбивала сріблясті промені
місяця;
5. Bobbing and bounding upon the spring cushions, silent, swaying to each motion of their chariot,
old Jolyon watched them drive away under the sunlight - attribute - Похитуючись на пружинних
подушках, мовчазний, погойдуючись при кожному русі їхньої колісниці, старий Джоліон
дивився, як вони від'їжджають під променями сонця;
6. Addressing the gathering, the minister stressed the importance of peace talks - attribute -
Звертаючись до присутніх, міністр наголосив на важливості мирних переговорів;
7. Having left their luggage at the station, they proceeded on foot up the familiar street - attribute -
Залишивши багаж на вокзалі, вони пішли пішки знайомою вулицею;
8. The U.S. would like to see its proposals approved by the General Assembly - complex object -
США хотіли б, щоб їхні пропозиції були схвалені Генеральною Асамблеєю;
9. These are some of the problems discussed at the conference - attribute - Це деякі з проблем, що
обговорювалися на конференції;
10. Left alone, he stood motionless for a few minutes - adverbial modifier - Залишившись на
самоті, він кілька хвилин стояв нерухомо;
11. When praised, he was ill at ease - adverbial modifier - Коли його похвалили, він почувався
ніяково;
12. He did not usually say a word unless spoken to - adverbial modifier - Зазвичай він не говорив
ні слова, якщо до нього не зверталися;
13. Asked if the U.S. is rendering military aid to the forces the senator gave an evasive reply -
adverbial modifier - На запитання, чи надають США військову допомогу силовикам, сенатор
відповів ухильно;
14. When asked what was the best constitution, he replied: “Tell me first for what people?” -
adverbial modifier - На запитання, яка конституція є найкращою, він відповів: "Скажіть мені
спочатку, для якого народу?"
15. When interviewed, the scientist refused to comment on the invention - adverbial modifier - Під
час інтерв'ю вчений відмовився коментувати свій винахід;
16. All other things being equal, schools where parents are highly involved are more likely to run
effectively - adverbial modifier - За інших рівних умов школи, де батьки активно залучені до
управління, мають більше шансів працювати ефективно.
B. 1.Given the necessary preconditions, the talks could bring about a final settlement - adverbial
modifier - За наявності необхідних передумов переговори можуть призвести до остаточного
врегулювання;
2. These target figures are not wildly extravagant, given the rate of development which the country
has achieved - adverbial modifier - Ці цільові показники не є надто екстравагантними,
враховуючи темпи розвитку, яких досягла країна;
3. Given the present industrial climate, the arrangement seems to have proven insufficient to bring
about the improvement of labour-management relations necessary for greater productivity -
adverbial modifier - З огляду на нинішній промисловий клімат, ця угода виявилася
недостатньою для покращення відносин між працівниками та адміністрацією, необхідних
для підвищення продуктивності праці;
4. Given good weather the campaign should greatly help the supply of fodder - adverbial modifier -
За сприятливої погоди кампанія має суттєво допомогти з постачанням кормів;
5. Given the choice between paying money and paying attention, we prefer to pay attention -
adverbial modifier - Маючи вибір між сплатою грошей та увагою, ми віддаємо перевагу увазі;
6. Given these assumptions, how are we to assess the real as opposed to the theoretical importance
of the guests present? - adverbial modifier - Враховуючи ці припущення, як нам оцінити
реальну, а не теоретичну важливість присутніх гостей?
1. Він не міг допустить, щоб його сина виключили з коледжу - He could not let his son be
expelled from college;
2. Йому довелося чекати дві години в лікарні, щоб запломбувати зуб - He had to wait two
hours in the hospital to get his tooth filled;
3. Ти міг би домогтися, щоб його звільнили - You could have gotten / get him fired;
4. Було важко бачити його переможеним - It was hard to see him defeated;
5. Ти опинишся у становищі людини, про яку всі говорять (to find oneself) - You will find
yourself being talked about;
6. Він сказав їй, що не можна заповнити бланк без заяви - He told her that she could not fill out
the form without a statement;???
7. Я знав, що зможу йому допомогти, якщо триматиму язик за зубами - I knew I could help
him if kept (my) mouth shut;
8. У цьому домі не можна домогтися, щоб щось було зроблено - You can't get anything done in
this house;
9. Вони хотіли, щоб комітет скликати у понеділок - They wanted the committee to met on
Monday;
10. Вони бачили. що у цьому питанні вчені розділились на дві групи - They saw that the
scientists divided into two groups on this matter;
11. Захоплені зненацька, вони не знали, що сказати - Having been taken by surprise, they didn't
know what to say;
12. Хтось бачив, як вони сідали в машину? - Did anyone see them get into the car?;
13. Невже ти не чув, як про це оголошували? - Didn't you hear it announced?
14. Я чув, як його ім’я було згадано у розмові - I heard his name mentioned in a conversation;
15. Я поцікавився, де йому пошили костюм - I asked where he had his suit made;
16. Я хочу, щоб доповідь надрукували до середи - I want the report printed by Wednesday;
17. Можемо вважати проблему вирішеною? - Can we consider the problem solved?
18. Ми спостерігали, як сонце піднімається над морем - We watched the sun rise over the sea;
19. Подорожуючи, ми дізнаємося багато нового і цікавого - Traveling, we learn a lot of new and
interesting things;
20. Не знаючи її адреси, він подзвонив її знайомій - Not knowing her address, he called her
friend;
21. 21. Вони провели низку дослідів, використовуючи найсучасніші методи -They conducted a
series of experiments using the most modern methods;
22. Побачивши її, він перейшов на інший бік вулиці - Having seen her, he crossed the street;
23. Дійшовши такого висновку, він вирішив нічого їй не говорити - Having come to this
conclusion, he decided not to say anything to her;
24. Закінчивши досліди, вони обговорили результати - Having finished their experiments, they
discussed the results;
25. Проживши довгий час за кордоном, він був радий повернутися на батьківщину - After
living abroad for a long time, he was glad to return home;
26. Вони продовжували тренуватися під наглядом тренера - They went on training under the
supervision of the coach;
27. Розбуджений шумом на вулиці, він довго не міг заснути - Woken up by the noise outside,
he couldn't fall asleep for a long time;
28. Коли вченому поставили це запитання, він відмовився відповідати на нього - When asked
this question, the scientist refused to answer it;
29. Вони зробили все, як було наказано - They did as they were told;
30. Коли він був студентом (будучи студентом), він брав участь у багатьох наукових
конференціях - Being a student, he participated in many scientific conferences
31. Оскільки вона була іноземкою (будучи іноземкою), вона ледве розуміла англійське
розмовне мовлення - Being a foreigner, she could hardly understand English spoken language;
32. Залишена на самоті, дитина заплакала - Left alone, the child started crying;
33. Оточені ворогом, вони не збиралися здаватися - Surrounded by the enemy, they were not
going to give up;
34. Він випробував усі рекомендовані методи - He tried all the recommended methods;
35. Проблема, що обговорюється, має велике значення - The problem being discussed is of great
importance;
36. Чоловік, який виступає зараз з промовою, – наш директор - The man giving the speech now
is our principal
37. Вчений, який зробив це відкриття, нагороджений нобелівською премією - The scientist
made this discovery was awarded the Nobel Prize;
38. Вони згадували дні, проведені в Англії під час фестивалю - They remembered the days
spent in England during the festival;
39. Драматург, який написав цю п’єсу, ще зовсім молодий - The playwright wrote this play is
still very young;
40. П’єса, поставлена молодим режисером, має великий успіх - The play, directed by a young
director, is a great success.
41. У статті коментуються (стаття коментує дослідження), що проводяться у новому центрі -
The article comments on the research conducted at the new center; 42. Професор, який бере
участь у конференції, присвяченій космічним дослідженням, дасть інтерв’ю сьогодні ввечері
на телебаченні - A professor taking part in a conference on space research will be interviewed on
television tonight;
43. Більшість вчених, які брали участь у конференції, є відомими спеціалістами у цій галузі -
Most of the scientists attending the conference are well-known experts in the field;
44. Конференція, присвячена проблемам європейської безпеки, прийняла резолюцію щодо
заходів у цій сфері - A conference on European security has adopted a resolution on measures to
be taken in this area;
45. Заява, прийнята учасниками конференції, окреслила завдання (у ній окреслюються) щодо
зміцнення міжнародної безпеки - The statement adopted by the participants of the conference
outlined the tasks for strengthening international security.
46. Війна, що триває на Близькому Сході, завдає великих збитків економіці країн цього
регіону - The ongoing war in the Middle East is causing great damage /is inflicting great damage to
the economies of the countries of the region;
47. Коли його хвалили, він почувався ніяково - When praised he felt ill at ease;
48. Треба особливо згадати про дослідження, які зараз проводяться в цій галузі - The research
that is currently being done in this area should be mentioned;
49. Хоч і поранений солдат не залишав поля бою - Though wounded, he didn`t leave the
battlefield;
50. Література з експериментальної психології доводить, що при інших рівних умовах
повідомлення, які надходять у більшому обсязі й з більшої кількості джерел, сприймаються
як більш переконливі - The literature on experimental psychology shows that, all other things
being equal, messages that come in larger volumes and from more sources are perceived as more
convincing.
Ex.2 - усно
1. Якщо його визнають винним, йому загрожує до шести років позбавлення волі;
2. Під час зустрічей з іноземцями він говорив тихо і коли до нього зверталися;
3. Надзвичайно чутливі витоки інформації в ЗМІ, які отримали назву "Vatileaks", явно
збентежили Папу і стали приводом для рідкісного розслідування;
4. Перший потік цивільних покинув Газу через прикордонний перехід Рафах до Єгипту за
угодою, укладеною з Катаром;
5. Республіканський законопроект виділяє гроші для Ізраїлю з більшого пакету,
запропонованого Джо Байденом, який включає додаткове фінансування для України;
6. Виборчі органи не опублікували списки виборців або списки виборчих дільниць, що
ускладнює незалежний моніторинг голосування;
7. Чорногорія отримала новий коаліційний уряд після виборів у червні;
8. Але, на відміну від деяких інших країн ЄС, Італія не підтримала резолюцію ООН із
закликом до гуманітарного перемир'я в Газі;
9. Він провів ще 30 хвилин, намагаючись допитати американців, перш ніж вони сіли на літак,
щоб покинути Аргентину;
10. Всі зацікавлені особи повинні подати документи в комітет.
12.04
Ex. 1
1. From a distance, I could see a truck going up;
2. I managed to get these repairs done quickly/ I got this renovation work to have been
done/done quickly;
3. They seemed to live a very happy life;
4. I watched her talking with her neighbour from the window;
5. She made them change their clothes for dinner;
6. How long do you expect me to stand here?
7. We left the children playing in the room;
8. We left the children to do their homeworkж
9. The boys were caught stealing cherries;
10. She doesn't like smoking girls;
11. I won't let you talk to me like that;
12. She smiled when she heard herself described as a middle-aged woman;
13. His story continued to make people laugh/ went on making people laugh;
14. They had been working on this project for a long time and couldn't imagine anybody in the
company not to know about it;
15. She doesn't want the place where she is to be known;
16. I had hard time persuading her;
17. Being ill, he was unable to take advantage of the opportunity;
18. It would have been better unless she had been told;
19. His presence helped me to avoid arguing;
20. I was anxious of them to make a good impression on the committee;
21. It turned out that it was not so easy for him to stop all these rumors;
22. He was looking for a quiet place for his family to rest;
23. It was a good opportunity for her to talk to him privately;
24. It was a great honour for me to to meet such a person;
25. It is/has been very thoughtful/prudently of you to come today;
26. I was anxious of them to get down to this as soon as possible;
27. It would have been very convenientof them not to involve him in it;
28. It is very nice of him to be interested in their affairs;
29. He told her that there was an opportunity for their son to get a better job;
30. She was embarrassed to think that her parents were being looked after by strangers;
31. She took the cigarette away without his noticing;

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