Разработка упражнений для отработки навыков употребления герундия в английском языке

GERUND. Тренировочные упражнения для учащихся 10-11 классов

B. Translate the following sentences into English using gerunds whenever possible. 1. Мне нравится купаться (плавать) в море. 2. Шэрон предпочитает работать по выходным. 3. Вместо того, чтобы поесть дома, они пошли в итальянский ресторан. 4. Курить вредно для здоровья. 5. Готовить еду — очень трудное занятие. 6. Питер любит есть спагетти каждый день. 7. Моя сестра ненавидит работать по воскресеньям. 8. Я делаю упражнения ради развлечения. 9. Я играю в футбол (soccer), но также люблю плавать. 10. Читать стихи о любви очень интересно.

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык, обращая внимание на герундий.

1. She has always dreamt of living in a small house by the sea.

2. She disliked living in her old house.

3. She was thinking of buying a new one.

4. Now, she enjoys living in a beautiful new house.

5. She misses seeing the neighbours of course.

6. Usually she enjoyed talking to them and didn’t mind helping them.

7. She likes cooking and is very good at it.

8. But she doesn’t like washing and ironing.

9. She hates getting up early, but she has to.

10. She doesn’t mind working a lot, you know.

11. She enjoys driving an expensive car.

12. She has always dreamt of travelling round the world.

13. But she hates flying and she’s never been overseas.

14. She has risen to be head of the company in spite of being a woman in a man’s world.

15. She loves meeting people because she can’t bear being alone.

16. She loves talking to the press and appearing on TV shows.

17. She enjoys being photographed because she thinks she’ s beautiful.

18. She hates being laughed at.

19. She likes being stared at because she thinks she’s attractive.

20. But she hates being ignored.

Упражнение 2. Образуйте из двух данных вам предложений одно. Используйте образец. 1. Don`t worry about it. It is no use. – it is no use worrying about it. 2. Don`t get a taxi. It is not worth it. – …………………………….. 3. Don`t try to escape. It is no use. – …………………………….... 4. Don`t smoke. It is a waste of money. – ……………………….... 5. Don`t hurry. It`s not worth it. – ……………………………….... 6. Don`t read newspapers. It`s a waste of time. – ………………..... 7. Don`t get angry. It`s not worth it. – …………………………...... 8. Don`t study if you are feeling tired. There is no point. –………..

Упражнение 3. Заполните пробел герундием, образованным на основе одного из глаголов.

try, steal, meet, look, write, make, be run, wash, play, eat, splash, go, drive, take

1. Could you please stop *** so much noise?

2. I don’t enjoy *** letters.

3. Does your job involve *** a lot of people?

4. I considered *** the job, but in the end I decided against it.

5. If you use the shower, try and avoid *** water on the floor.

6. Jake gave up *** to be an actor and decided to become a teacher.

7. Have you finished *** your hair yet?

8. The phone rang while Ann was having dinner. She didn’t answer it; she just went on ***.

9. She admitted *** the car but denied *** it dangerously.

10. Why do you keep on *** at me like that?

11. They had to postpone *** away because their son was sick.

12. If you cross the street without looking, you risk *** over by a car.

Упражнение 4. Найдите в предложениях герундий и определите время, залог и его функцию. Переведите предложения.

1. Smoking costs a lot of money.

2. I will call you after arriving at the office.

3. Please have a drink before leaving.

4. I am looking forward to meeting you.

5. Do you object to working late?

6. Mary always dreams about going on holiday.

7. Please excuse us for waiting too long.

8. My favoutite occupation is reading.

9. We are interested in buying these goods.

10. I have three shirts that need washing.

11. They insisted on being sent the results of tests.

12. What is the purpose of his going there?

13. This letter requires signing.

14. I am grateful for his helping me. I am grateful for his having helped me.

15. We thank you for sending us your letter.

16. The house wants repainting.