the clock. 9. The kind woman started crying before the boy had finished his sad story. 10. However
hard he tried he could not stop thinking about it. 11. He enjoyed teaching and knew that he did it
well. 12. Do you mind seeing these photos again? 13.1 dislike reminding you continually of the
things you ought to have done. 14. I can't afford buying this expensive hat. 15. Oh, how I dislike
being interrupted! 16. He was busy getting ready for his journey. 17. Nobody thought of anything
but spending money, and having what they called "a good time." 18. But instead of soothing Shelton
these words had just the opposite effect. 19. The idea of settling down in that little town filled her
with nothing but regret. 20. He was in the habit of dozing after dinner in his favourite armchair. 21.
She knew that there was a danger of falling ill. 22. I walked to my place as fast as I could without
breaking into a run. 23. Before speaking he carefully thought out what he was going to say. 24. By
studying early in the morning he saved a good deal of time. 25. On reading her letter he had once
more a feeling of disappointment.
115. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund. Insert prepositions where
necessary:
1. Now I can boast (to see) Rome and London, Paris and Athens. 2. How did you like the
English rule (to drive) on the left side of the road instead of the right? 3. I hate (to be) ill and (to
stay) in bed. 4. We all kissed Mother (to go) to bed. 5. I'm not used (to receive) Christmas presents.
6. At every school she went to she learned drawing, besides (to teach) by her father at home. 7. My
wife and I look forward (to see) you and Rosa. 8. The children had to help (to sweep) and (to clean)
the rooms and (to wash up) after meals. 9. The doctor left three different medicines with instructions
(to give) them. 10. You can improve your pronunciation (to read) aloud. 11.1 went out for a while (to
give) the boy the prescribed capsules. 12. You can't act (to feel). 13. I dislike the idea (to spend) a
holiday with hundreds of other people. 14. (to ask) about it he said he knew nothing. 15. The silence
was broken by the sound of a door (to lock). 16. She walked a little (to leave) her office. 17. I
remember (to go) to the British Museum one day.
116. Translate these sentences into English, using the Gerund:
1. Нелли предложила пойти в Исторический музей. 2. Эту проблему стоит обсудить. 3.
Я припоминаю, что видела эту же фотографию Британского музея в другом журнале. 4. Хотя
мы были в Лондоне всего три дня, я получила большое удовольствие от осмотра
достопримечательностей этого огромного города. 5. Она боится одна оставаться с детьми. Она
не знает, что с ними делать, как их забавлять. 6. Чтение книг по истории Англии и, в
частности, Лондона — приятное и полезное занятие для будущего учителя английского языка.
7. Он избегает встречаться со мной после нашей ссоры. 8. Они не могли не опоздать. Их поезд
задержался из-за тумана. 9. Доктор настаивает на том, чтобы всем детям были сделаны
прививки. 10. Твое пальто нужно почистить щеткой. 11. Я помню, что видела письмо на столе.
12. Извините, что я вмешиваюсь, но у меня очень важная новость для вас. 13. Я не люблю
занимать деньги Это довольно неприятно. 14. Она предпочитает все делать сама без чьей-
либо помощи. 15. Ок сказал это громко, не глядя ни на кого, и было неясно, к кому он
обращается. 16. Нет никакого другого способа попасть туда до захода солнца. 17. Мы провели
много времени за писанием пригласительных билетов на наш вечер выпускникам факультета.
18. Вы можете улучшить произношение, слушая магнитофонные записи, а также чтением
вслух. 19. При виде жареной индейки на подносе он сказал, что это наилучшее угощение,
какое только можно себе представить. 20. После того как он просмотрел все фотографии,
Джон долго улыбался. 21. Я сожалею, что приходится покидать вас так скоро.
117. Point out complexes with the Gerund and comment on their function? in
the following sentences;
1. Do you agree to our taking her up to town and putting her under the best control? 2, His
breathing heavily when he greeted her was the result of running up two flights of stairs. 3. Of course
I should insist on your accepting the proper professional fee. 4. She was startled by the noise of the
outer door being opened, 5. "You know Sven hates your standing down at the door alone," said
Minnie. 6. I can't bear the thought of the children staying there alone. 7. We knew nothing of his
being a humorous writer. 8. Your being so indifferent irritates me a great deal. 9. We've got a lot of
questions to settle before your leaving. 10. What annoyed me most of all was his accepting their
proposal quite readily. 11. Nick was very much excited about his favourite cake getting spoiled. 12. I
remember in school days he couldn't answer the teacher's questions without my prompting him. 13.
Don't think she'll approve of your telling me this. 14. His having failed at the entrance examination
was a great disappointment to his mother. 15. Uncle Julius insists on my coming to keep him
company.
118. Make up sentences, using the Gerund after the following verbs:
stop, finish, prevent, avoid, dislike, risk, deny, remember, postpone, enjoy, fancy, imagine,
forgive, excuse, suggest, keep, mind, rely, regret, it wants (needs).
119. Point out gerunds and verbal nouns. Translate the sentences into
Russian:
1. Oh, Robert, dearest, don't leave us! I've so loved being with you. 2. He may have noticed
my goings out and comings in. 3. There's no going back now. A. Remember at school one was
always kept waiting for a beating. 5. Now and again came the clear hammering of the woodpecker or
the joyless call of a crow. 6. She tried to speak lightly, but there was a lump in her throat and a
tightening at her heart. 7. Upon reading this letter Shelton had once more a sense of being exploited.
8. "Oh," she cried when they were out of hearing. "I wish he would go." 9. She went quickly past
him and out of the room without looking back. 10. He looked at us with a kind of cheerful cunning.
11. Well, what are your plans, Dixon? — I was thinking of going in for school teaching. 12, She
arose, but before she had time to get out of the room a loud rapping began upon the front door. 13.
He began tidying the cabin, putting away his clothes and straightening the bed. 14. I have only a
candle to see by, so I trust you will excuse my bad writing. 15. He reached his rooms at midnight so
exhausted that, without waiting to light up, he dropped into a chair. 16. He said he was looking
forward to meeting you again. 17.. And the worst of it is that I shall go on doing exactly I was going
to do in the first place. 18. There was the splashing of big drops on large leaves and a faint stirring
and shaking in the bush. 19. She began talking to the girl behind the bar. 20. Her father took no
notice of her comings and gomgs.
120. Translate into English, using the Gerund:
1. Я не люблю провожать. Я предпочитаю, чтобы провожали меня. 2. Вам не следовало
бы настаивать на том, чтобы вам сказали правду. 3. То, что он пришел, меняет дело. 4. Я
помню, что положила деньги в сумку. 5. Я не могу позволить себе покупать такие дорогие
вещи. 6. Вы ничего не имеете против того, чтобы он зашел к вам сегодня? 7. Она продолжала
говорить, не обращая внимания на наши слова. 8. Он был сердит на нас за то, что мы его
побеспокоили. 9. Мысль о том, чтобы сказать ей все открыто, пугала его. 10. Мы хотели
