Exercise 7. Употребите одну из форм причастия, герундия и инфинитива

a) 1) (be) a foreigner she couldn’t get accustomed to our life for a long time.

2) (live) abroad for many years, he speaks English without a foreign accent.

3) (know) everything about this man, we couldn’t trust him.

4) I didn’t notice a letter (lie) on the table.

5) The article (publish) in the latest issue of the local newspaper carries an interesting material for the young people.

b) 1) I am sorry for (be late).

2) I enjoy (spend) my week-ends on the bank of the river near the forest (gather) berries and mushrooms.

3) Is the American screen version of the novel “War and Peace” worth (see)?

4) The students finished (discuss) the question of their (go) abroad in summer but still couldn’t stop (argue).

5) I can’t help (feel) sorry for animals (live) in the Zoo.

c) 1) (read) English books in the original is a real pleasure for me.

2) My aim is (graduate) from the University successfully and (become) a good specialist.

3) (pass) the exams well I have (work) hard during the term.

4) I am sorry (keep) you waiting.

5) I meant (go) there but I couldn’t.

d) 1) I wish (see) the manager.

2) It’s no use (wait).

3) I’m looking forward to (see) you.

4) Don’t forget (lock) the door before (go) to bed.

5) My mother told me (not, speak) to anyone about it.

6) He tried (explain) but she didn’t want (listen).

7) Would you mind (show) me how the lift works?

8) I’m beginning (understand) what you mean.

9) The boys like (play) tennis but hate (do) lessons.

10) He surprised us all by (go) away without (say) “Good-bye”.

11) Please, go on (write), I don’t mind (wait).

12) The doctor advised him (give up) (smoke).

13) I prefer (drive) to (be driven).

14) I advise you (start) (look) for a flat at once.

15) After (discuss) the matter for an hour the committee left without (reach) any decision.

16) Most people prefer (spend) money to (earn) it.

17) It’s not good for children (eat) too many sweets.

Exercise 8. Употребите одну из неличных форм: инфинитив, герундий или причастие.

1) He offered (lend) me the money. I didn’t like (take) it but I had no other way out.

2) What was in the letter? - I don’t know. I didn’t want (open) it as it wasn’t addressed to me.

3) Try (avoid) (be) late. He hates (be) kept (wait).

4) He heard the clock striking seven and knew it was time for him (get up).

5) I can hear the bell (ring) but nobody seems (be coming) (open) the door.

6) Did you advise him (go) to the police? – No, I didn’t like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.

7) I’m not used to (drive) on the left.

8) It’s pleasant (sit) by the fire at night and (hear) the wind (blow) outside.

9) It’s no use (write) to him, he never answers letters. The only thing (do) is (go) and (see) him.

10) Ask him (come) in. Don’t keep him (stand) at the door.

Exercise 9. Подчеркните и определите конструкции с неличными формами глагола. Переведите предложения.

1) The English being conservative, many old traditions are still observed in England.

2) Their address having been lost, we couldn’t write them about this news.

3) On leaving the house I saw my bus approaching and hurried not to miss it.

4) I have never heard her play the piano so wonderfully.

5) Shakespeare’s works are known to be translated into many languages of the world.

6) It’s for him to solve this problem.

7) Our taking part in the English conference helped us greatly to improve our knowledge of the language.

Контрольная работа № 4.

1. Прочитайте текст о Кирове и переведите его.

2. Выполните следующие задания тексту:

· Выпишите незнакомые слова.

· Прочитайте утверждение. Если вы согласны с ним, запишите его, не изменяя. Если вы с ним не согласны, запишите верное утверждение.

The city of Kirov is the center of the Kirov region.

The Kirov region is in the South-West of Moscow.

The climate is continental.

The region is rich in oil.

The region consists of 39 districts.

Kirov is old and modern at the same time.

It was founded in 1374 on the banks of the Volga river.

First it was called Vyatka, then Khlynov, and then it was given a new name Kirov.

They say the town stands on 7 hills.

The population of Kirov is rather large. Over 600 million inhabitants live in Kirov.

The town is devided into 4 residential areas.

There are few fashionable buildings, shops, restaurants and offices in the town. And in the streets you can see many old buildings.

Kirov is an important industrial and economic center.

There are no industrial enterprises in Kirov.

Kirov is a scientific and educational center.

Kirov cannot be called a cultural center.

Kirov has a lot of places of interests.

· Продолжите высказывания:

The most beautiful streets in Kirov are…

The longest…

The oldest…

The heart of the city is…

Such brunches of industry as…

Such machine-building enterprises as…

The most famous educational establishments are…

Kirov is a great cultural center, because there are many…

Cinema-lovers may go to…

Children can visit…

Music-lovers may listen to…

The art-lovers may go to…

Kirov has many places of interests. They are…

One can also buy souveniers: …

· Ответьте на следующие вопросы:

What city is the center of the Kirov region?

Where is the Kirov region situated?

What is the climate in the Kirov region?

What is the region rich in?

Is the region large or small? Prove it.

When was Kirov founded? What was its ancient name?

What is the population of Kirov?

How many residential areas are there in Kirov?

What are the most beautiful streets in Kirov?

What brunches of industry are highly-developed in Kirov?

Why is Kirov the town of students?

What are the most famous educational establishments in Kirov?

Why is Kirov a great cultural center?

What places of interests do you know in Kirov?

· По плану составьте рассказ о Кирове. Используйте опорные слова. Выучите полученный рассказ к зачету.

План.

I. Вступление.

I. Кировская область. (center; North-East; continental; rich; 39 districts; 18 small towns)

II. Из истории г. Кирова. (was founded; ancient name; was called; was given a new name)

IV. Киров сегодня. (is situated; 7 hills; population; inhabitants; the longest; the oldest; 4 residential areas; the most beautiful)

V. Киров – важный промышленный центр. (brunches of industry; such enterprises as; there are many)

VI. Киров – научный центр. (there are many; a town of students; the most famous)

VII. Киров – культурный центр. (there are many; popular with the Kirovites; cinema-lovers; children; those who are fond of music; art-lovers)

VIII. Достопримечательности.

IX. Заключение. Ваше личное отношение к этому городу. Обоснуйте.

3. Выучите слова по теме «Моя будущая профессия»

4. Прочитайте и переведите рассказы некоторых людей о том, как они делали свой выбор и выполните следующие задания по текстам:

1. Согласитесь или опровергните:

· Jane made her choice long ago.

· She wanted to become a doctor.

· Her choice was not sudden.

· When she was a child, she liked to play with dolls.

· Then at school Mathematics was her favorite subject.

· Jane doesn’t like children.

· They say, Jane is just cut out for a teacher.

· Medicine is her cup of tea.

1. Вставьте пропущенные слова:

· Choosing a … is no … for Mike.

· He decided to take over … from … and to follow their … .

· It is their family … .

· Mike wants to … it.

· This occupation is …, … and … to people.

· Today this occupation is…

· But he cares about his …, not the … .

2. Ответьте на вопросы:

· Has Nick worried about his future and career?

· Did his parents try to help him in choosing his career?

· Did he know, what he needed?

· Is driving his cup of tea?

· Is Nick’s choice a matter of an occasion?

· Whom is he thankful to for this occasion?

3. Согласитесь или опровергните:

· At school George studied Mathematics with pleasure.

· George liked to argue very much.

· His mother gave him a piece of advice.

· His friends suggested him to become a lawyer.

· Now he is thankful to his friends.

· To be a lawyer is his cup of tea.

· George is just cut out for a lawyer.

4. Выберите правильный вариант:

· Ann’s life-time dream was

1. to become a teacher.

2. to become a doctor.

3. to become a shop-assistant.

· Her dream

1. came true.

2. will never come true.

3. will come true soon.

· Her mother

1. wants Ann to become a shop-assistant.

2. wants Ann to become a teacher.

3. wants Ann to become a manager, a lawyer or an accountant

· Her mother

1. made her enter the University.

2. suggested her to enter the University.

3. advised her to enter the University.

· Ann studies at the Faculty of Management

1. with pleasure.

2. without pleasure.

· Ann thinks, that

1. parents should decide for their children, what occupation to choose.

2. every person must make his own choice.

5. Составьте подобный рассказ о вашем выборе.

6. Прочитайте текст “ Manager’s Duties”/ “Accounting”/ “My Future Profession – a lawyer” (в зависимости от специальности), переведите его, выпишите и выучите новые слова.

7. Прочитайте текст «The Pope and The Price of Fish» (для студентов экономических специальностей) или «Crime Will Be Out Sooner or Later» (для студентов специальности «Правоведение») и перескажите его по плану (см. план в предыдущих контрольных работах)

8. Повторите грамматику и выполните следующий тест: