Герундий. Упражнения с ответами.

^EXERCISES UNIT

75

1. Употребите герундий в функции подлежащего.

It’s very convenient to go there by car. Going there by car is very convenient.

75.1

1. It’s so uncomfortable to sleep on the floor. ...............................................................................

2. It’s great to meet old friends. ...................................................................................................

3. It’s impolite to speak in a loud voice. .......................................................................................

4. It’s always useful to think.........................................................................................................

5. It’s boring to clean the flat. ......................................................................................................

6. It’s interesting to teach. ..........................................................................................................

7. It’s exciting to travel to other countries. ...................................................................................

8. It’s simple to give advice. ........................................................................................................

9. It’s not always clever to take other people’s advice. ..................................................................

10. It’s inconvenient to have much luggage. ..................................................................................

11. It wasn’t easy to follow the man. ..............................................................................................

12. It made him nervous to speak before a large audience. .............................................................

Употребите герундий в форме страдательного залога.

I like visiting other people. I like being visited by other people.

I don’t mind sending him there. I don’t mind being sent there.

75.2

1. I avoid visiting strangers. ........................................................................................................

2. I remember asking him for help. ..............................................................................................

3. He was tired of asking questions. ............................................................................................

4. I’m looking forward to showing them the place. .......................................................................

5. The manager objects to doing this work now. ..........................................................................

6. They insist on letting him in. ...................................................................................................

7. I avoid asking for help. ............................................................................................................

8. Do you mind telling us how to do it? ........................................................................................

9. Why are you afraid of asking him questions? ............................................................................

10. Why do you object to showing them the letter? ........................................................................

11.

I don’t mind leaving him alone.

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12. He objected to forcing me to do it. ...........................................................................................

Постройте предложения по образцу, употребляя герундий.

I can phone him. I don’t mind it. I don’t mind phoning him.

You can phone him. I don’t mind. I don’t mind your phoning him.

75.3

1. She can come later. We don’t mind. ........................................................................................

2. I will help him. I don’t mind. ....................................................................................................

3. They can visit me. I don’t mind. ..............................................................................................

4. You can turn on the volume. I don’t mind. ................................................................................

5. Can I turn on the TV set? Do you mind? ...................................................................................

6. Can you switch off the light? Do you mind? ..............................................................................

7. Can she talk to him? Do you mind? .........................................................................................

8. Can I tell them about the plan? Do you mind? ..........................................................................

9. She can take the papers. I don’t mind. ..........................................................................

10.They can play together. I don’t mind.

^EXERCISES UNIT

76

Перефразируйте предложения, используя данные глаголы и выражения.

Don’t drive in rainy weather. Avoid driving in rainy weather.

76.1

to avoid

to be fond of it’s no use

to have a habit of to deny

to imagine to keep

to imagine to deny

to keep It’s no use to enjoy to avoid

there are many ways of to be in the habit of

1. I think it’s great to swim in cold water. ................................................

2. It’s useless to speak with him. ............................................................

3. He always interrupts people. ..............................................................

4. He says he didn’t see Jack on Friday. .................................................

5. I can’t live without music. ...................................................................

6. He is still talking. ...............................................................................

7. Just suppose that you live in a big house. ...........................................

8. The man says he didn’t steal anything. ...............................................

9. She repeats the same thing all the time. ..............................................

10.

It’s useless to phone him.

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11. I always play tennis on Sunday with pleasure. .....................................

12. I try not to meet him. .........................................................................

13. You can learn a foreign language in different ways. ..............................

14. He always listens to loud music. .........................................................

Переделайте предложения, употребляя герундий с предлогом.

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on before on after on before on after on

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He read the letter and hid it. On reading the letter he hid it.

76.2

1. She said it and turned red. .................................................................

1. First read the instruction and then open the box. .................................

2. When I came to London I decided to call on my friend at once. ............

4. He took a decision and felt better. ......................................................

5. He entered the room and greeted everybody. ......................................

6. First read the book then see the film. ..................................................

7. He left the house and took a taxi. ........................................................

8. He did his morning exercises and then took a shower. .........................

9. He arrived at the airport and checked in. .............................................

10.

He bought a ticket and got on the train.

..............................................

Постройте предложения при помощи can’t help doing.

The story was funny. He He couldn’t help laughing.

76.3

to laugh

to shout

to be angry

to tell him the truth to smile

tear it

to put it on at once to buy it

1. She was so irritated that she ............................................................. .

2. Jack’s behaviour was so awful that I ................................................. .

3. He is my friend, so I ......................................................................... .

4. The man was so pleasant that she .................................................... .

5. The letter was so disrespectful that she ............................................. .

6. The dress was so nice that the girl .................................................... .

7. The bag is so cheap that I ................................................................ .

Постройте предложения, употребляя need doing.

The dishes are dirty. They need washing.

76.4

to wash to repair to discuss

to dry-clean to dry

to do

to finish

1. The car has broken down. ..................................................................

2. The question is difficult. .....................................................................

3. The suit is dirty. .................................................................................

4. The clothes are wet. ..........................................................................

5. The work is urgent. ............................................................................

6. The story has no end. ........................................................................

UNIT

76

EXERCISES

Постройте предложения, употребляя worth doing.

the exhibition, to visit The exhibition is worth visiting.

76.5

1. the book, to read ....................................................................................................................

2. the film, to see ........................................................................................................................

3. the question, to discuss ..........................................................................................................

4. the subject, to study ...............................................................................................................

5. the country, to visit .................................................................................................................

Постройте предложения, употребляя without doing.

You can’t do this work and not get your clothes dirty.

You can’t do this work without getting your clothes dirty.

76.6

1. He didn’t say anything when he was leaving. ............................................................................

2. She didn’t greet anybody when she entered. ............................................................................

3. He didn’t ask permission but just sat down. .............................................................................

4. When she was speaking she didn’t even turn her head. .............................................................

5. He listened carefully and didn’t interrupt me. ...........................................................................

6. The man sat down and didn’t take off his hat. ...........................................................................

7. It’s difficult to sit for a long time if you can’t move. ...................................................................

8. The child was playing with his toys and didn’t pay attention to what was going on. .....................

Соедините предложения, употребив герундий. ^76.7

I want to get this information. I’m interested in it. I’m interested in getting this information.

1. Steve has a dream. He wants to have a house in the country. ....................................................

2. Let’s phone him at once. I insist on it. ......................................................................................

3. Why must we go there? What’s the use of it? ...........................................................................

4. I often eat at restaurants. I’m fond of it. ....................................................................................

5. We’ll meet him soon and we are looking forward to it. ...............................................................

6. Mark couldn’t hurt the child. He is incapable of it. .....................................................................

7. I don’t ride my bike in the park any more. I’ve given it up. .........................................................

8. Let’s go by plane. I don’t object. ..............................................................................................

9. Susan can’t stay here anymore. She is tired. ............................................................................

10. Barbara likes playing tennis. She is fond of it. ...........................................................................

Переделайте предложения, употребив go on doing.

Let him read further. Let him go on reading.

76.8

1. He greeted us and translated the text further. ...........................................................................

2. Though a police car was following him he drove on. .................................................................

3. Nobody was listening but he spoke and spoke. ........................................................................

4. I wouldn’t like to argue any more. ............................................................................................

5. Though he was tired and cold he swam and swam. ..................................................................

Переделайте предложения, употребив to be used to doing.

I always jog in the morning. I’m used to jogging in the morning.

76.9

1. He always reads in bed. ..........................................................................................................

2. They always eat late. ..............................................................................................................

3. Jack always enters the room without knocking. .......................................................................

4. He always looks up all words in a dictionary. ............................................................................

5. Winifred always tells lies. ........................................................................................................

^EXERCISES UNIT

76

Переведите. 76.10

1

1. Хорошо быть счастливым.

2. Я не против того, чтобы меня критиковали.

3. Он занят. Он разговаривает по телефону.

4. Она избегает встречаться со мной.

5. Ребенок с нетерпением ждет похода в зоопарк.

6. Почему вы настаиваете на том, чтобы она вернулась?

7. Он продолжил писать, не глядя на нас.

8. Мне нравится играть в теннис.

9. Эту информацию нужно проверить.

10. Есть разные способы, чтобы объяснить ему, что он не прав.

2

1. Мне не хочется выходить из дома.

2. Придя домой, он сразу позвонил родителям.

3. К сожалению, он не способен запомнить сразу столько слов.

4. Неужели она бросила танцевать?

5. Он взял эти бумаги, не спросив разрешения.

6. Поговорить с ним очень интересно.

7. Я возражаю против того, чтобы со мной так разговаривали.

8. Какой смысл обсуждать это сейчас?

9. Я с нетерпением жду, когда меня представят этому человеку.

10. Эту передачу стоит посмотреть.

3

1. Я не привык к тому, чтобы мне говорили, что делать.

2. Его манера есть раздражает всех.

3. Я не против того, чтобы он позвонил мне.

4. Я устал от того, что она всем недовольна.

5. Он отрицает, что ходил туда.

6. Он вышел из зала, не дожидаясь окончания спектакля.

7. Он достиг многого упорным трудом.

8. Я люблю слушать музыку.

9. Он бросил искать работу в этом городе.

10. Траву надо подстричь.

4

1. Вы заинтересованы в том, чтобы получить эту работу?

2. Прежде чем пользоваться этим феном, прочти инструкцию.

3. Грабители забрались в дом, разбив окно.

4. Я привык жить в большом городе.

5. Я боюсь, что она сделает это в любом случае.

6. Вы возражаете против того, чтобы мы присоединились к вам.

7. Она настояла на том, чтобы заплатить за покупки.

8. Тебе не хочется переехать в другое место?

9. Нет смысла волноваться сейчас.

10. Не стоит брать такси.

ОТВЕТЫ К УПРАЖНЕНИЯМ.

UNIT 75

75.1

1. Sleeping on the floor is so uncomfortable.

2. Meeting old friends is great.

3. Speaking in a loud voice is impolite.

4. Thinking is always useful.

5. Cleaning the flat is boring.

6. Teaching is interesting.

7. Travelling to other countries is exciting. Giving advice is simple.

8. Taking other people’s advice is not always clever.

9. Having much luggage is inconvenient. Following the man wasn’t easy.

10. 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

1. We don’t mind her coming later.

2. I don’t mind helping him.

3. I don’t mind their visiting me.

4. I don’t mind your turning on the volume.

5. Do you mind my turning on the TV-set?

6. Do you mind switching off the light?

7. Do you mind her talking to him?

8. Do you mind my telling them about the plan?

9. I don’t mind her taking the papers.

10. I don’t mind their playing together.

UNIT 76

76-1

1. I am fond of swimming in cold water.

2. It’s no use speaking to him.

3. He has a habit of interrupting people.

4. He denies seeing Jack on Friday.

5. I can’t imagine living without music.

6. He keeps talking.

7. Imagine living in a big house.

8. The man denies stealing anything.

9. She keeps repeating the same thing.

10. It’s no use phoning him.

11. I enjoy playing tennis on Sunday.

12. I avoid meeting him.

13. There are many ways of learning a foreign language.

14. He is in the habit of listening to loud music.

76.2

1. On saying that she turned red.

2. Read the instruction before opening the box.

3. On coming to London I decided to call on my friend.

4. After taking a decision he felt better.

5. On entering the room he greeted everybody.

6. Read the book before seeing the film.

7. On leaving the house he took a taxi.

8. After doing his morning exercises he took a shower.

9. On arriving at the airport he checked in.

10. 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.

1. she couldn’t help smiling.

2. she couldn’t help tearing it.

3. couldn’t help putting it on at once.

4. 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

1. The book is worth reading.

2. The film is worth seeing.

3. The question is worth discussing.

4. .The subject is worth studying.

5. 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

1. Steve dreams of having a house in the country.

2. I insist on phoning him at once.

3. What’s the use of going there?

4. I’m fond of eating at restaurants.

5. We are looking forward to meeting him.

6. Mark is incapable of hurting the child.

7. I’ve given up riding my bike in the park.

8. I don’t object to going by plane.

9. Susan is tired of staying here.

10. 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.

1. I’m not used to being told what to do.

2. His manner of eating annoys everybody.

3. I don’t mind (don’t object to) his phoning me.

4. I’m tired of her being displeased with everything.

5. He denies going there.

6. He left the hall without waiting for the performance to end.

7. He has achieved a lot by working hard.

8. I’m fond of listening to music.

9. He has given up looking for a job in this town.

10. 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.