2. a) He is a hard worker.
c) Do you think this is a hard exercise?
1. a) Have you met the new neighbours? b) I like your new dress.
2. a) He is a heavy smoker, b) What a heavy parcel!
3. a) I am certain that this book used to belong to me.
b) There is a certain Mr. Smith whom I would like to meet.
4. a) The present Foreign Secretary is better than the last one. b) Is everybody present?
5. a) Why do you have such a concerned expression on your
face?
b) I wish to speak to the people concerned.
6. a) This is not the proper time to talk about money, b) I mean the town proper, excluding the suburbs.
7. a) I do not want to hear a long involved explanation.
b) The police took statements from everyone involved in the accident.
32. I. A field which is fifty acres in extent is a fifty-acre field. Make similar compound adjectives from the following:
1. a programme which lasts half an hour — a ... programme
2. a drive which takes five hours — a ... drive
3. a lorry which can carry 15 tons — a ... lorry
4. a flight which lasts 3.5 hours — a ... flight
5. a ruler which measures up to twelve inches — a ... ruler
6. an engine with a capacity of 3.5 litres — a ... engine
7. a child which is five years old — a ... child
8. a man whose height is six feet — a ... man
9. a walk which covers eight miles — a ... walk
10. a tank with a capacity of 16 gallons — a ... tank
11. a 300 mm telephoto lens — a ... telephoto lens
12. a ""hotel — a...hotel
II. A castle which was built in the fourteenth century is a fourteenth-century castle. Make similar compound adjectives with the following:
8. a student who is in his second year — a . . . student
9. a flat on the third floor — a . . . f l a t
10. a computer which is of the second generation — a . . . computer
11. a decision made at the last minute — a . . . decision
12. an excellent meal — a ... -class meal
13. a very poor production — a ... -rate production
33. Comment on the functions of Participle II.
1. A faded rose is usually a symbol of a long-forgotten love.
2. At the concert the singer wore a red rose pinned on the dress.
3. They used a fallen tree instead of the broken bench.
4. A grown-up man like you should know better what to do!
5. The boy, grown-up in poverty, became a well-known public figure.
6. My heart is broken and I am lost without you.
7. Come and see my new kitchen. I have had it redecorated.
8. Get this prescription made as soon as possible.
9. I had my new gloves stolen on the train.
10. He heard his name called, turned round, but didn't see anyone.
11. Tired, he went to bed right after watching the 10 o'clock news.
12. Changed into a smart suit, she looked gorgeous.
13. She stared at them as if scared to death.
14. Forced by his parents, he told the truth.
15. Finished with the papers, he sighed with relief.
16. She sat munching her meal with her eyes glued to the American soap-opera on the screen.
34. Insert not or without before the ing form, thus using a participle or a gerund.
1. ... knowing the exact address, they got lost in the city.
2. Never sign anything ... reading it carefully.
3. The door was wide open, and we entered ... knocking.
4. The clerk was fired ... being given any explanation.
5. The teenagers listened to the pop-singer ... concealing their admiration.
6. The snow has been falling for many days, ... seeming to stop.
7. Susan accepted Tom's proposal, ... thinking of the consequences.
8. ... knowing a word of Dutch, she was taken to the police station.
9. He left the restaurant... waiting for his wife to join him.
10. The brother and the sister couldn't stand each other's company ... immediately losing their temper.
11. ... having recognized me, Linda passed by ... answering my "Hello".
12. The travellers went on and on, ... paying attention to the bitter cold.
13. ... knowing the reason for their silence, Robert went on talking non-stop.
14. Tom has never done a thing, ... consulting his father.
15. ... wanting to quarrel with his mother, he dropped the subject.
35. I. Comment on the use of Participle II. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. Michael had his ear pierced. He did this because it annoyed his parents.
2. I'm having the car serviced on Friday.
3. It can take days or weeks to get your telephone repaired.
4. We applied three months ago to have a new telephone system installed in our office. We're still waiting.
5. I'd like my tyres checked, please. And the tank filled.
6. How on earth did you manage to have your car repaired so cheaply?
7. He had his driving license endorsed by the police for dangerous driving.
8. Mind that you don't have your fingers caught in the door.
II. Translate into English.
1. — Где вы шьете себе платья? — Сама шью.
2. — Как часто вы стрижетесь? — Это зависит от времени года.
3. Почему он позволил вовлечь себя в это опасное предприятие?
4. Костюм великолепен, но мне хотелось бы укоротить юбку.
5. Мы уже пять лет не ремонтировали наш дом.
6. Мне бы хотелось, чтобы контракт подписали сегодня.
7. У вас не хватает знаний и опыта, и это дает себя знать.
8. Они хотят окрестить своего ребенка.
9. Я не позволю, чтобы что-то меняли в моей комнате.
10. В гостинице вам могут почистить одежду, заказать билеты, отправить письма.
11. У нее украли кошелек, пока она покупала фрукты.
12. Анне нужно сфотографироваться на паспорт.
13. Моим детям проверяют зубы каждые шесть месяцев.
14. Подстригись же наконец! Это же просто позор!
15. Когда я был в Риме, у меня украли зонтик.
16. Мы прилагаем все усилия, чтобы нам отремонтировали центральное отопление, пока не наступила плохая погода.
17. Мне нравится переклеивать обои каждые пять лет.
18. Вам действительно следует показать этот порез: по-моему, у вас заражение (to look infected).
36. Comment on the ways the degrees of comparison of adjectives are intensified. Translate the sentences into Russian.
1. All the job candidates were far more experienced than I.
2. New Zealand's cool climate is far less reliable than that of South America, Australia, California and Chile.
3. She is feeling dead guilty.
4. You are no better than all those people!
5. Parents are most welcome to help in school in various ways.
6. That idea of yours is pretty good!
7. The more acquaintances, the more the danger.
8. Adrian was dead serious about writing poetry to the BBC.
9. We are most appreciative of any new ideas or suggestions for improvements in school and most eager to cooperate.
10. This noise is most irritating. I just can't stand it.
11. He's gone on a most interesting journey
12. "Is Miss Temple as strict as that?" I asked.
13. It is most unwise to call on him if he isn't expecting you. You are liable to find socks behind the refrigerator, newspapers on the
floor, flowers withering in stale water.
14. Nelly is wearing the smartest frock imaginable.
15. The longer I know people, the more they puzzle me.
37.1. Complete the given phrases.
1. The more exercise you
