II. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Nobody objected to my joining the group.

2. The accident happened after our leaving.

3. He hates being phoned early in the morning.

4. Your going there won’t help much.

5. Excuse my son’s being impolite.

6. Now everything depends on her being elected.

7. My mother was against my being questioned by the police, but she didn’t mind answering.

8. You are responsible for his finishing the project on time.

9. The teacher was shocked by my failing the test.

10. There is no chance of getting lost there.

 

III. Translate the sentences into English using Gerund with given prepositions.

1. Увидев меня, он улыбнулся. (on)

2. Ты можешь связаться с ней, позвонив по этому телефону.(by)

3. В случае потери паспорта обратитесь в полицию. (in case of)

4. Я не мог говорить из-за смеха. (for)

5. Это надо обсудить до того, как принимать решение. (before)

6. Ничего не делай без спроса. (without)

7. Ты ничего не получишь, если будешь плакать. (through/by)

8. Помимо участия в конференции, он работал в организационном комитете. (apart from)

9. Пытаясь решить одну проблему, я создал другую. (in)

10. Он даст ответ, поговорив с научным руководителем. (after)

11.

BLOCK III

Gerund is used:

1. Gerund     +    verb     +    other information

Swimming keeps   you in good health. – Плаванье идет на пользу здоровью.

Parachuting looks exciting. – Похоже, прыгать с парашютом здорово.

2. after the following verbs:

1) admit                        

2) advise

3) anticipate

4) avoid

5) complete

6) consider

7) delay

8) deny

9) discuss

10) dislike

11) enjoy

12) excuse

13) fancy

14) feel like

15) forget

16) mind

17) miss

18) postpone

19) practice

20) recollect

21) recommend

22) regret

23) remember

24) can’t stand

25) stop

26) suggest

27) understand

 

Would you mind helping me with this? – Вы не могли бы помочь мне?

I anticipate having a good time on vacation. – Предвкушаю, как здорово я проведу отпуск.

She denied committing the crime. – Она отрицала, что совершила преступление.

 

3. Verb     +    preposition     +       Gerund

1) approve / disapprove of

2) apologize for

3) decide against

4) dream of

5) give up

6) insist on

7) look forward to

8) succeed in

9) think about / of

I’ve always dreamed of being rich. – Я всегда мечтал разбогатеть.

We decided against moving to London. – Мы решили не переезжать в Лондон.

4. Verb   + object  +  preposition +   Gerund

1) accuse smb. of

2) suspect smb. of

3) congratulate smb. on

4) prevent smb.  from

5) stop smb. from

6) thank smb. for

7) forgive smb. for

8) warn smb. against

They thanked her for being helpful. – Они поблагодарили меня за помощь.

 

5. Adjective     +    preposition     +        Gerund

1) afraid  of

2) busy in

3) capable  of

4) disappointed at

5) engaged  in

6) excited  about

7) fond  of

8) good at

9) guilty of

10) interested in

11) keen on

12) pleased at

13) proud  of

14) responsible for

15) tired of

16) sure of

17) surprised at

You are responsible for loosing the match. – Матч проиграли из - за них.

He is sure of winning the race. – Он наверняка выиграет забег.

The children were excited about going on holiday. – Дети обрадовались каникулам.

PRACTICE P

 

I. Underline the correct preposition and fill in the gaps with the gerund of the verbs in brackets. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Jane went out instead for / of / from _______________ (do) her homework.

2. Jane was very excited with / about / from _______________ (go) to the party.

3. I hope you have a good excuse of / for / with _______________ (be) so late.

4. Sam is interested in / for / against __________(take up) French lessons.

5. You can’t stop him to / from / of __________(take) the job if he wants to.

6. She ran because she was worried for /about / of __________ (miss) the bus.

7. Thank you to / of / for __________(help) me with my homework.

8. She felt tired because she wasn’t used for / to / with __________ (work) so hard.

9. His boss blamed him for / of / against __________(lose) the deal.

10. I am in charge in / of / under __________(make) the Christmas deliveries.

11. We are thinking of / from / for  __________(buy) a new car next month.

12. Sandra apologized with /for / about ___________(ruin) the performance.

13.  He was talking with / about / for __________(open) a shop in York.

14. Adam was concentrating of / on / for __________ (write) the report when the phone rang.

15. The two men were charged for / with / of _________(commit) armed robbery.

 

 

II. Complete the following sentences with the gerund. Pay attention to the prepositions. Make sentences about yourself.

1. I feel like ____________________________________________________

2. I insist on ___________________________________________________

3. I keep on ____________________________________________________

4. I am tired of _________________________________________________

5. I can’t wait for _______________________________________________

6. I recommend _________________________________________________

7. I am excited about _____________________________________________

8. I can’t stand _________________________________________________

9. I dream about ________________________________________________

10. I think about _________________________________________________

11. I am interested in _____________________________________________

12. I am good at _________________________________________________

13. I am not good at ______________________________________________

14. I am pleased at _______________________________________________

15. Is there any way of ___________________________________________?

BLOCK IV

FORMS OF THE GERUND

 

	ACTIVE	PASSIVE
SIMPLE (выражает настоящее время)	V-ing doing	being V3/-ed being done
PERFECT (выражает прошедшее время)	having V3/-ed having done	having been V3/-ed having been done

 

He likes telling fairy tales. – Он любит рассказывать сказки.

He likes being told fairy tales. – Он любит, чтобы ему рассказывали сказки.

He is proud of having spoken to this outstanding person. – Он гордится тем, что поговорил с этим выдающимся человеком.

He is proud of having been spoken to. – Он гордится тем, что с ним поговорили.

PRACTICE

I. Open the brackets and put the Gerund either in the active or in the passive form. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. She tried to avoid (to speak) __________ to.

2. Do you mind him (to examine) __________ by a heart specialist?

3. Why do you avoid (to speak) __________ to me?

4. He showed no sign of (to recognize) __________ me.

5. He showed no sign of (to surprise) __________.

6. He had a strange habit of (to interfere) __________ in other people’s business.

7. I was angry at (to interrupt) ___________ every other moment.

8. He is good at (to make) __________ presentations and reports.

9. On (to allow) ___________ to leave the room, the children immediately ran out into the yard and began (to play) __________.

10. The problem is not worth (to discuss) ____________.

11. The watch requires (to repair) ____________.

12. David was tired of (to scold) ___________all the time.

13. By (to work) ___________ day and night he succeeded in (to finish) __________the job in time.

14. The boy was afraid of (to punish) __________ and hid himself.

15. He liked to do things without (to disturb) __________ anyone or (to disturb) __________.

16. I don’t feel like (to work) __________; what about (to go) ___________ to a disco instead?

17. I hate (to borrow) __________ money.

18. I can hardly remember her (to impress) __________ by anything.

19. On (to introduce) __________ they easily fell to (to talk) __________.

20. The old man could not stand (to make) __________ fun of.

 

II. Open the brackets and put the Gerund either in the Perfect or in the non-Perfect form. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. I feel proud of (to represent) __________ our University at the conference last year.

2. I have to apologize for (to say) __________ that. I didn’t realize it would hurt you.

3. He mentioned (to go) __________ to Italy next month.

4. He never mentioned (to visit) __________ this place before.

5. I feel tired of (to try) __________ to control everything.

6. Thank you for (to give) __________ me another chance. I knew I would manage!

7. Martin insisted on (to do) __________ it himself.

8. My congratulations on (to get) __________ married! When was the wedding?

9. How about not (to go) __________ to the meeting? I’m afraid we don’t have time for that.

10. Studying at university I came to appreciate (to learn) __________ English at school.

BLOCK V

Некоторые выражения и конструкции, которые могут представлять сложность при переводе:

Ø Can ’ t help doing – Быть не в состоянии устоять, удержаться; не могу не…

When I watch this film, I can ’ t help crying. – Когда я смотрю этот фильм, не могу сдержать слез.

Ø It ’ s worth doing – Стоит того, чтобы…

This film is worth watching.– Этот фильм стоит посмотреть.

Ø Don ’ t mind doing – Быть не против, не возражать

I don ’ t mind smoking. – Я не против курения / покурить.

Do you mind my opening the window? – Вы не возражаете, если я открою окно?

Ø Would you mind doing – Вы не могли бы…?

Would you mind opening the window? – Вы не могли бы открыть окно?

Ø It is no use / useless / no good doing - Нет смысла…

It was no use arguing with him. – Спорить с ним было бесполезно.

Ø There is no (little) point / sense in doing - Нет (мало) смысла…

There is little point in refusing. – Едва ли стоит отказываться.

Ø There is no (little) difficulty in doing – Не представляет сложности

There will be little difficulty in finding some information about the project. – Найти информацию по проекту будет не так уж сложно.

Ø There is no doing – Нет, не существует, невозможно (переводится неопределенно-личным предложением).

There is no going back. – Пути назад нет / Отступать некуда.

Ø To feel like doing – Быть не прочь, в настроении сделать что-либо

I don ’ t feel like talking. – Мне не хочется разговаривать.

Ø To be for / against doing – Быть за / против

Are you for or against renting this flat? – Ты за или против того, чтобы снять эту квартиру?

Ø To afford doing – Быть в состоянии себе позволить

I can ’ t afford buying a car now. – Сейчас я не могу себе позволить купить машину.

Ø To avoid doing – Избегать, стараться не делать

Don ’ t try to avoid talking. – Не пытайся увильнуть от разговора.

Ø С an ’ t stand doing – Терпеть не могу

I can ’ t stand waiting. – Терпеть не могу ждать / Не выношу ожидания.

Ø Way of doing – Способ, образ, манера чего-либо

I can see no way of saying “ no ”. – Я не вижу способа отказаться. / Я не знаю, как сказать «нет».

Ø To be / to get used to doing – Иметь / приобрести привычку

Being a student, he got used to getting up early. – Студентом он привык рано вставать.

PRACTICE