Ex. 51. Translate into Russian

1. There is no denying the fact that his appearances would have caused a sensation.
2. There is no denying that Yorkshire is the biggest county in England.
3. The boy had to deny breaking the vase as he knew he would be punished if he admitted it.
4. Although it was obvious to me that my sister had taken my favorite book she denied having anything to do with it.

Ex. 52. Put the verbs in bracket into the correct form, using where possible Participles and Gerunds:

1. (to be fond of) music my brother never misses an opportunity to go to a good concert.
2. (to walk) about the town for some time, he went up to a man (to stand) at a street corner and asked to be directed to the main square.
3. I thought I had lost my bag and was therefore very grateful to the man who (to bring) it back to me.
4. I (to realize) what a talented writer he was until I saw his play (to stage) in a Moscow theatre.
5. The man who (to make) the opening speech at the exhibition is a well-known painter.

Ex.53. Answer the questions, using Gerund

1. Why do you always wear a hat? (like)
2. Why does Ann watch television so often? (enjoy)
3. Why do you never go to the cinema? (not like)
4. Why does Jack take so many photographs? (like)
5. Why don’t you work in the evenings? (hate)

Ex. 54. Read each situation and then write a sentence with or without -ing

1. He translated the article. He didn’t use a dictionary.

2. Look right and left before you cross the road.

3. She got married. Nobody knew about it.

4. I don’t usually carry my passport with me. (I/afraid/lose/it)

5. The sea was very rough. (we/afraid/go/swimming)

6. We rushed to the station. (we/afraid/miss/our train)

7. I didn’t tell Tom thaat I thought hе had behaved foolishly. (I/afraid/hurt/his feelings)

8. In the middle of the film there was a particularly horrifying scene. (we/afraid/look)

9. The glasses were very full, so Ann carried them very carefully. (she/afraid/spill/the drinks)

10. I didn’t like the look of the food on my plate a) (I/afraid/eat it) b) (I/afraid/make /myself ill)

Ex.55. Make sentences with need -ing

1. This room hasn’t been painted for years. (paint)
2. The hair is too long. (cut)
3. Those shoes are rather dirty. (polish)
4. This plant hasn’t been watered for some time. (water)
5. Those screws are loose. (tighten)
6. Your jeans are too long. (take up)

Ex. 56. Translate into Russian

1. Nothing would have happened if you hadn’t lost your temper.
2. If you have anything to complain of, tell the hotel manager.
3. I admit he acted fairly.
4. It was an exciting event.
5. We were very impressed by her skill as a tennis coach.
6. He realized that it was no longer fit to do such hard work.

Ex. 57. Open the brackets

1. If they had waited, they (to find) me.
2. I (to go) if I had known.
3. If you (to read) the book carefully, you would understand it.
4. He (to write) to me only once since he went away; I (to send) him four letters.
5. I wish I (to know) his name.
6. It’s time we’ll go home.
7. I’d rather you (to go) now.
8. It’s about time you (to get) the tea ready.
9. Don’t you wish I (to come) earlier?

Passive Voice

Ex. 58.

1. I doubt whether everything was done according to the law.
2. Did you hurt your leg?
3. The law passed by the Parliament was published by several newspapers.
4. It’s the law of nature.
5. I don’t think it’s a lawful decision.
6. I wonder which of them will take over and run the company.
7. He wouldn’t have been injured if had been more careful.
8. Oyr counterparts have just been shown round the factory.
9. All the important things have been explained to them.
10. He’s been appointed ambassador to an African country.
11. Excuse me, you are wanted on the phone.
12. He’s never been taught to play the piano, has he?
13. Two more engineers have just been sent for.

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