Герундий. Ответы к упражнениям сборника Е.В. Зверховской.
UNIT 75
75.1
Sleeping on the floor is so uncomfortable.
Meeting old friends is great.
Speaking in a loud voice is impolite.
Thinking is always useful.
Cleaning the flat is boring.
Teaching is interesting.
Travelling to other countries is exciting. Giving advice is simple.
Taking other people’s advice is not always clever.
Having much luggage is inconvenient. Following the man wasn’t easy.
Speaking before a large audience made him nervous.
75.2
1. I avoid being visited by strangers.
2. I remember being asked for help.
3. He was tired of being asked questions.
4. I’m looking forward to being shown the place.
5. The manager objects to the work being done now.
6. They insist on being let in.
7. I avoid being asked for help.
8. Do you mind being told how to do it?
9. Why are you afraid of being asked questions?
10. Why do you object to being shown the letter?
11. I don’t mind being left alone.
12. He objected to being forced to do it.
75.3
We don’t mind her coming later.
I don’t mind helping him.
I don’t mind their visiting me.
I don’t mind your turning on the volume.
Do you mind my turning on the TV-set?
Do you mind switching off the light?
Do you mind her talking to him?
Do you mind my telling them about the plan?
I don’t mind her taking the papers.
I don’t mind their playing together.
UNIT 76
76-1
I am fond of swimming in cold water.
It’s no use speaking to him.
He has a habit of interrupting people.
He denies seeing Jack on Friday.
I can’t imagine living without music.
He keeps talking.
Imagine living in a big house.
The man denies stealing anything.
She keeps repeating the same thing.
It’s no use phoning him.
I enjoy playing tennis on Sunday.
I avoid meeting him.
There are many ways of learning a foreign language.
He is in the habit of listening to loud music.
76.2
On saying that she turned red.
Read the instruction before opening the box.
On coming to London I decided to call on my friend.
After taking a decision he felt better.
On entering the room he greeted everybody.
Read the book before seeing the film.
On leaving the house he took a taxi.
After doing his morning exercises he took a shower.
On arriving at the airport he checked in.
On buying a ticket he got on the train.
76.3
1. she couldn’t help shouting.
2. I couldn’t help being angry.
3. I can’t help telling him the truth.
she couldn’t help smiling.
she couldn’t help tearing it.
couldn’t help putting it on at once.
couldn’t help buying it.
76.4
1. It needs repairing
2. It needs discussing.
3. It needs dry cleaning.
4. They need drying.
5. It needs doing.
6. It needs finishing.
76.5
The book is worth reading.
The film is worth seeing.
The question is worth discussing.
.The subject is worth studying.
The country is worth visiting.
76.6
1. He left without saying anything.
2. She entered without greeting anybody.
3. He sat down without asking permission.
4. She spoke without turning her head.
5. He listened carefully without interrupting me.
6. The man sat down without taking off his hat.
7. It’s difficult to sit for a long time without moving.
8. The child played with his toys withoutpaying attention to what was going on.
76.7
Steve dreams of having a house in the country.
I insist on phoning him at once.
What’s the use of going there?
I’m fond of eating at restaurants.
We are looking forward to meeting him.
Mark is incapable of hurting the child.
I’ve given up riding my bike in the park.
I don’t object to going by plane.
Susan is tired of staying here.
Barbara is fond of playing tennis.
76.8
1. He went on translating the text.
2. He went on driving. 3. He went on speaking.
4. I wouldn’t like to go on arguing.
5. He went on swimming.
76.9
1. He is used to reading in bed.
2. They are used to eating late.
3. Jack is used to entering the room without knocking.
4. He is used to looking up all words in a dictionary.
5. Winifred is used to telling lies.
76.10
1.
1. Being happy is very good.
2. I don’t mind (I don’t object to) being criticized.
3. He is busy talking on the phone.
4. She avoids meeting me.
5. The child is looking forward to going to the Zoo.
6. Why do you insist on her returning?
7. He went on writing without looking at us.
8. I’m fond of playing tennis.
9. This information needs checking.
10. There are different ways of explaining to him that he is wrong.
2.
1. I don’t feel like going out.
2. On coming home he rang his parents at once.
3. Unfortunately he is incapable of remembering so many words at once.
4. Can she have given up dancing?
5. He took these papers without asking permission.
6. Speaking to him is very interesting.
7. I object to being spoken to like this.
8. What’s the use of discussing it now?
9. I’m looking forward to being introduced to this man.
10. This programme is worth seeing.
3.
I’m not used to being told what to do.
His manner of eating annoys everybody.
I don’t mind (don’t object to) his phoning me.
I’m tired of her being displeased with everything.
He denies going there.
He left the hall without waiting for the performance to end.
He has achieved a lot by working hard.
I’m fond of listening to music.
He has given up looking for a job in this town.
The grass needs cutting.
4.
1. Are you interested in getting this job?
2. Before using this fan read the instruction.
3. The burglars got into the house by breaking the window.
4. I’m used to living in a big city.
5. I’m afraid of her doing it in any case.
6. Do you mind (object to) our joining you?
7. She insisted on paying for the purchases.
8. Do you feel like moving to another place?
9. It’s no use worrying now.
10. It’s not worth taking a taxi.
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