The Gerund - раздел Образование, UNIT EIGHT 111. Point Out The Gerund And Comment On Its Noun And Verb Characteri...
111. Point out the Gerund and comment on its noun and verb characteristics. Translate the sentences into Russian:
1. Talking about ourselves is what we modern authors have a strong objection to doing. 2. He stopped writing and ran out into the bathroom. He started washing with great speed. He was two minutes late already. 3. It's silly of me, but I can't help feeling anxious. 4.1 don't like being lied to — and that, I think, is what you are trying to do. 5.1 feel a good deal of hesitation about telling you this story of my own. 6. On hearing the sound Nance hurried to the door, and Grand to the window. 7. He left without having paid the bill. 8. Would you mind waiting a moment in the hall? 9. He denied having opened the box. 10. Writing quickly tires my hand. 11.1 remember seeing it on the table. 12. He was accused of having entered the country illegally. 13.1 disliked my mother's interfering in the affair. 14. The boy spent half the night in writing to his people.
112. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund of the verbs in brackets:
1. (to speak) without (to think) is (to shoot) without aim. 2. Do you know what is peculiar about the English rule of (to drive)? 3. I'm glad to say that the lady didn't keep us (to wait). 4. I remember (to take) to Paris when I was a very small child. 5. I strongly suspect Gerald of (to know) all about it beforehand, though he swears he didn't. 6. Excuse me for not (to write) more at the moment. 7. She never lost the power of (to form) quick decisions. 8. He had an air of (to be) master of his fate, which was his chief attraction. 9. She denied (to see) me at the concert though I'm sure I saw her in the stalls. 10. I want to thank her for (to look) after the children while I was out. 11. He passed to the front door and out without (to see) us. 12.1 enjoy (to read) poetry. 13.1 don't mind (to stay) here for a little while. 14. Are you going to keep me (to wait) all day? 15. They reproached us for (not to come) to the party; they were waiting for us the whole evening. 16. He suspected her of (to give) the police information about him while the workers were on strike. 17.1 sat on the doorstep thinking over my chances of (to escape) from home. 18. There is very little hope of the work (to do) in time. 19. The coat showed evident signs of (to wear) on the preceding night. 20. (to avoid) the use of the perfect gerund is quite common if there is no fear of (to misunderstand).
113. Use the appropriate form of the Gerund and insert prepositions where necessary:
1. Newton, the famous scientist, was sometimes engaged (to work out) difficult problems. 2. "There's no question (to forgive) you," he said quickly. 3. Of course, I should insist (to pay) for my work. 4. I wonder if there's any use (to try) to improve him. 5. We began to speak only when we were out (to hear) of the old man. 6. I insist (to go) there at once. 7. We all suspected him (to learn) it before and (to try) to conceal it from us. 8. They were all busy (to unpack) the books and (to put) them on the shelves. 9. (to hear) the news she ran over to the telephone to inform Gerald at once. 10. But (to make) this request Mr. Dennant avoided (to look) in his face. 11.1 spent'the rest of the time in the hall of the Station Hotel (to write) letters. 12. You can help me (to give) a piece cf good advice, you're old enough to know it better. 13. (to discuss) the plan ourselves we decided to consult Mike's eldest brother who in our eyes was an expert. 14. He hesitated a little (to open) the door. He had a feeling that there was somebody waiting for him inside. 15. (to hear) the sound of the door opened downstairs he tiptoed into the corridor and bent over the banister. 16. (to see) three little children dancing in the street to their own music he came up nearer to see them better. 17. Excuse me (to come) late.
114. Comment on the functions of the Gerund in the following serlences:
1. Looking after children requires patience. 2. It is no use discussing it now, we must act. 3, It was no good taking the little darling up to town, she got only tired. 4. Seeing is believing. 5. What he loves best in the world is playing football. 6. The main thing to do in this situation is getting away as soon as possible. 7. The car began moving away -'own the road. 8. Every second he kept glancing at 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 проводить ее, но она настояла на том, что пойдет одна. 11. Я не помню, чтобы он когда-либо обращался ко мне с подобной просьбой. 12. Вместо того, чтобы обдумать вопрос как следует, она сразу отказалась. 13. Что помешало вам поехать вместе с нами? 14. Услышав отдаленный крик, он остановился и прислушался. 15. Осознав свою оплошность, она рассмеялась. 16. Она никогда не уставала говорить о своих детях. Она так гордилась ими! 17. Она дала мне понять, что заметила меня, слегка кивнув головой.
121. Use the Gerund instead of the subordinate clauses. Insert prepositions if necessary:
1.1 remember Mother reprimanded me when I spoiled her favourite fish-cake. 2. We recommended that work should start at once. 3. Thank you that you reminded me. 4. Nick suggested that we should dine at a restaurant to celebrate this little event. 5. He doesn't like when you interfere. 6. He prevents when I help him. 7. Nobody knew that they had agreed to take part in the expedition. 8.1 insist that everything should be said in plain words so that there can't be any misunderstanding. 9. She dislikes when the children prompt one another and always gets very angry. 10. He wrote he would stay in Paris another week and did not explain why he was obliged to do so. 11.1 can't recollect that they ever invited me to stay a weekend with them. 12. He was afraid that the news might cause excitement among the girls. 13. She disliked that he was so stubborn and would never listen to her reasons. 14. Nell denies that he is a bore. 15.1 prefer that we should make use of tape-recording before we read the text. 16. Nobody objects that Peter lives with us. 17. We decided that we should join them in Glasgow.
122. Complete the following, using the Gerund:
1. We couldn't even dream of ... . 2. Everybody wished he stopped ... . 3. He is sure to boast of... . 4. You can't act without... . 5. Are English people fond of...? 6. I hardly remember ... . 7. We don't often have the chance of ... . 8. My children are not used to ... . 9. Is there any use in ... ? 10. He didn't care for ... . 11. We all look, forward to ... . 12. Everybody disliked the idea of.... 13. He has given up .... 14. What kept you from ... ? 15. Is it worth while ... ? 16. The boy kept on ... 17. What prevented her from ...? 18. The audience enjoyed ... . 19. What do you mean by... ?
Все темы данного раздела:
SPEECH PATTERNS
1. We must prevent him from leaving.
The cold wet weather prevented the Lowood girls from going for long walks.
His rheumatism often prevented Salvatore from doing anythin
EXERCISES
I. Change the sentences, using the patterns:
Pattern 1: 1. The explorers could not reach the southern boundaries of the desert because of the scorching heat and lack of fr
V. Think of short situations in which you can use these patterns.
TEXT. SEEING PEOPLE OFF By Max Beerbohm
On a cold grey morning of last week I duly turned up at Euston to see off an old friend who was starting for America.
VOCABULARY NOTES
1. serveυt/i 1. служить, е.g. No man can serve two masters. He serves as gardener (no article!). He served three years in the army (navy). These s
NOTES ON STYLE
1. There are two main characters in this story: Le Ros and the narratоr, i. e. the person telling the story (also called "the I of the story"). The narrator is an assumed personality and
EXERCISES
1. Bead the text and explain the following points (A. Grammar, B. Word usage, C. Style):
A.1. Explain the use of tenses in: a) the second sentence
B) Explain the difference between the synonyms within each pair. (See Notes on p. 18.) When in doubt, consult dictionaries.
IV. Answer the questions. Argue your answers:
1. Where is the scene laid in the story? 2. How did the seers-off feel and why? What were they doing to pass the time? 3. Wha
B) give antonyms oft
familiar adj, obey υ, departure n, light n, light υ;
c) give derivatives of:
press, serve, prevent, earn, obey, famil
XI. Try your band at teaching.
Say what yon would do in the teacher's position:
Mary was an excellent pupil from the first day she entered school. She was known to all the teachers as "the except
B) Give a summary of the story.
ХIII. Translate these sentences into English:
1. Что-то помешало мне пойти на прощальный ужин. 2. Лицо моего спутника показалось мне знакомым, я, должно быть, где-то видел
TEXT A. DIFFERENT MEANS OF TRAVEL .
Alex: Personally 1 hate seeing people off. I prefer being seen off myself. I'm extremely fond of travelling and feel terribly envious of any friend who is going anywhere. I can't help feeling I sh
TEXT В. АТ ТНЕ STATION
F.: Well, here we are at last! When I get into the boat-train, I feel that holidays have already begun. Have you got the tickets, Jan?
J.: Yes, here they are. I booked seats for you and me
TEXT С. A VOYAGE ROUND EUROPE
L.: Hello, Anne. Are you back from your holidays already? Ooo, you're lovely and brown! Where have you been?
A.: Oh, I've had a fantastic timeJ I've just been on a cruise round Europe with
NOTES ON SYNONYMS
The act of travelling can be described by a number of synonyms which differ by various implications (see Notes on Synonyms, p. 18). They all describe the act of going from one place to another (tha
EXERCISES
I. Answer the questions. Be careful to argue your case well:
1. What means of travel do you know? 2. Why are many people fond of travelling? 3. Why do some people like tra
VII. Role-playing.
Work in groups of four or five:
You are a family deciding on the type of holiday you will go on next summer. Then report to the other families on your final decision, expl
IX. Make up dialogues.
Suggested situations:
A. Two friends are discussing different ways of spending their holidays. They both want to travel, but one of them is an enthusiast ready for anything and the other i
A Sea Trip
"No", said Harris, "if you want rest and change, you can't beat a sea trip."
I objected to the sea trip strongly. A sea trip does you good when you are going to have a
ХIII. Try your hand at teaching.
1. Arrange and run a conversation on the following text:
The Only Way to Travel Is on Foot
When anthropologists turn their attention to the twentieth cent
I. SPEECH PATTERNS
1. They were about Mrs. Burlow's age, so were the attendants.
"I tell you I was moved. So were you, I dare say."
"I wasn't trying to act. 1 really felt."
EXERCISES
I. Change the sentences, using the patterns:
Pattern 2: 1. The Murdstones thought that David was disobedient. 2. Everybody found that there was something mysterious about
V. Write 12 questions suggesting answers with these patterns. (The questions in Ex. IV may serve as a model.)
TEXT. ROSE AT THE MUSIC-HALL From "They Walk in the City" by J. B. Priestley
Priestley, John Bointon (1894-1984) is the author of numerous novels,
VOCABULARY NOTES
1. wayn 1. путь, дорога, е.g. The way we took lay through the forest. Syn. road, path, track.
2. направление, е.g. Can you sho
EXERCISES
1. Bead the text and explain the following points (A. Grammar, B. Word usage, С. Style):
A.1. Explain the use of tenses in: a) "...a performer said h
And write your own sentences with the same words and phrases.
IV. Answer the questions:
1. When did Rose and Mrs. Burlow arrive at the music-hall? 2. Where were their seats? 3. Were the stalls expensive? 4. In what way did the audie
A) be anxious, worry, trouble, bother.
1. She always ... when she doesn't get my letters for a long time. 2. The letter that informed us of her unexpected departure greatly ... me. 3. I knew that he would willingly help me, but I didn't
ХIII. Make up a story, using the words and phrases from Essential Vocabulary I.
XIV. Translate the following sentences into English:
1. Войдя в холл, она посмотрела вокруг и направилась к зеркалу. 2. Она ухватилась за мою руку, чтобы не упасть. 3. Мы
Synonyms within the following pairs differ by style. Point out which of them are bookish, colloquial or neutral.
(Consult the context in which they are used in the text.)
picture house — cinema to get on in years — to age to endeavour — to try
to sing (perform) — to render d
Extend the following sentences according to the model.
4. Write a spelling-translation test: a) translate the phrases into English; b) check them with the key.
5. Listen to the text "Chaplin" or the story of
TEXT B. AT THE BOX-OFFICE
— I want four seats for Sunday, please.
— Matinee or evening performance?
— Evening, please.
— Well, you can have very good seats in the stalls. Row F.
— Oh, no!
TEXT С. PANTOMIMES
Sally: Tony, there's an advertisement in the local paper saying that the theatre in the High Street is putting on "Cinderella". I haven't seen a pantomime for years and years. Do you fan
EXERCISES
I. Answer the following questions:
A. 1. What is the centre of theatrical activity in Great Britain? 2. Which theatrical companies receive financial supp
IV. Retell Text С in your own words.
Speak on your favourite genre (opera, drama, ballet, comedy, musical, etc). Why do you like it?
V. Translate the following into English:
Когда мы
B) Make up dialogues discussing the points above.
VIII. a) Supply articles where necessary:
Chekhov's play "... Sea-gull" was first staged in ... Alexan-drinsky Theatre in... Petersburg. It was ... complete fail
XI. Sole-playing.
At a Theatre Festival
St. A: a famous producer
St. В.: a celebrated actor
St. C: a talented young actress, who made an immediate hit with her sensitive and moving perform
B) Comment on the fragments above.
ХIII. Speak individually or arrange a discussion on the following:
1. Why is it that people go to the theatre? What do they look for there?
2. What is your favour
Classroom English. (Revision);
a)It's the last period on Saturday. The lesson is coming to an end. You are pleased with the work you and the pupils have done. You find that you just have about 3 — 4 minutes to h
IV. Blackboard Activity
Come out to the board, please (when the teacher is at the front of the class).
Go to the board (when the teacher is standing at the back of the class).
Move out of the way (step a
VI. Textbook Activity
Collect in the papers (sheets, texts, word lists, handouts, tests), please.
Fetch the dictionaries from the teacher's room (staff-room).
You will have to share (your book) with Ni
VII. Class Control
Could I have your attention, please?
Look this way. / Look up for a moment.
Be quiet! Everyone listen.
Don't all shout. / Don't talk at once.
Get on with your wo
Discussion. Opinions
I would like to begin the discussion on the subject by ... From the point of view of ...
Additionally ... It has been pointed out that... I'd just like to say ...
I think, (suppos
SECTION ONE. Review of Fundamental Intonation Patterns and Their Use
PATTERN 1: (LOW PRE-HEAD+ ) LOW FALL
(+ТАП.)
Models: ,Yes.
I'm a ,doctor.
PATTERN П: (LOW PRE-HEAD +) DESCENDING
HEAD + LOW FALL (+ TAIL)
Model
The exercises below are meant to revise the intonation patterns you already know.
I. Read the following conversational situations. Define the communicative type of the replies. Say what attitudes are conveyed in them. Give your own replies to the same conversational con
Practise reading the joke several times.
Reproduce the model narration of the joke:
Young Peter came in one day bursting with excitement. Walking down the main street he had suddenly discovered he was side-by-sid
EXERCISES
1. listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies and point out his (her) errors in pronunciation.
6. Listen to the Verbal Contest said by a fellow-student. Make your replies sound lovely, warm, airy. Use the proper intonation patterns. Continue the exercise until everyone has participa
E) exclamations, very emotional.
10. Practise the following dialogues. Use the High Fall in them. Observe the attitudes you convey:
— Oh, dear! Oh!
— I'm so sorry! I do hope I haven't hurt you!
Doctor, Dentist and Chemist
If you have toothache, you should go to your dentist. He'll examine your teeth, and if the aching tooth is not too far gone, he'll stop it. If it is too bad, he'll take it out.
If you don'
EXERCISES
1. Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
Listen to your fellow-student reading the replies, tell him (her) what his (her) errors in intonation are.
6. Listen to the Verbal Context suggested by the teacher. Reply by using one of the sentences below. Pronounce it with Intonation Pattern X. Say what attitude you mean to render:
E) Imagine you are telling the class about your recent trip to London.
13. This exercise is meant to revise Intonation Pattern IX. Read the following dialogue. Use the High Fall to express personal concern, involvement:
— What are you going
Wrong Pronunciation
A Frenchman who had learned English at school, but had half forgotten it, was staying in London on business. It was in the month of November, and the weather was most unpleasant, disagreeable, dam
EXERCISES
1. Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
Ordering a Meal
— Is this table free, waiter?
— I'm sorry, sir, those two tables have just been reserved by telephone, but that one over there's free.
— What a pity! We wanted to be near the danc
EXERCISES
1. Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies, point out his errors in pronunciation.
6. Use the Fall + Rise in the replies. Say what attitude you mean to render
Verbal Context
Drill
Give your own replies to the Verbal Context of Ex. 1 and 6.
9. Read the following situations. Convey the attitudes suggested in brackets:
Don't cry. I wish I hadn't been so rude. You have all me sympathy. (regret, sympathy)
At the Lessen
"Well, Alex, how much is two plus one?" asked the teacher, "I don't know, sir," answered the boy. "Well, Alex! Fancy I give you two dogs and then one dog more. Mow many dog
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies. Tell him (her) what his (her) errors in intonation are.
6. Listen to your teacher reading the Verbal Context below. Reply by using Sliding Head + High Fall in the drill sentences. Say what attitude you mean to render:
Read the following sentences expressing the attitudes suggested in brackets. Use them In conversational situations of your own;
(detached, phlegmatic, reserved)
Shall I ask him about it again?
Can you translate a few sentences?
Well, will you come and see her tomorrow?
Could we mee
This exercise is meant to develop your ability to hear the intonation and reproduce it in proper speech situations.
a) listen to the Joke "Weather Forecasts”, sentence by sentence. Write it down. Mark the stresses and tunes. Practise the text
b) listen carefully to the narration of the joke. Observ
EXERCISES
1. Listen carefully to the following conversational situations. Concentrate your attention on the intonation of the replies:
Verbal Context
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies. Tell him (her) what his (her) errors in pronunciation are.
6. listen to your teacher reading the Verbal Context below. Reply by using one of the drill sentences. Pronounce it with Intonation Pattern XII. Say what attitude you mean to render:
Make up a dialogue of your own, using some of the phrases from the dialogues above.
12. Read the following sentences. The prompts in brackets will help you to determine the position of the logical stress. Make up a situation to prove the position of the logical stress:
May Day
For over 100 years now May Day has been recognized in some countries of the world as the workers' day. It is the day on which workers in these countries master their strength, and demonstrate their
EXERCISES I.
HIGH PRE-HEAD + LOW FALL (+ TAIL)
Model: -I \do /think it's a Ipity.
1. Listen carefully to t
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies. Tell him (her) what his (her) errors in pronunciation are.
6. Read the drill sentences according to the given model. Concentrate your attention on the High Pre-Head:
Verbal Context
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies. Tell him (her) what his (her) errors in pronunciation are.
12. Read the drill sentences according to the given model. Concentrate your attention on the High Pre-Head:
Verbal Context
Listen to a fellow-student reading the replies. Tell him (her) what his (her) errors in pronunciation are.
18. Read the drill sentences according to the given model. Concentrate your attention on the High Pie-Head:
Verbal Context
D) Make up a talk with a fellow-student, using phrases from the dialogue above.
21. Read the following sentences, using intonation patterns you find suitable. Use them in conversational situations of your own:
Mine's rather an old-fashioned model comp
This exercise is meant to test your ability to introduce some teaching material in class with correct intonation.
Read the extract from the lecture silently. Intone it Single out the communicative centres. Make them prominent as in the model above. Read and act the extract according to the model:
SECTION TWO
Ex. 16.One day Mrs. Johnes went shopping. When her husband came home in the evening, she began to tell him about a beautiful cotton dress. She saw it in the shop that morning she s
Ex. 12. Dinner-table Talk
— Good evening. I'm so glad you were able to come ... . Dinner's ready. Let's go into the dining-room. Mrs. Thompson, will you sit here on my left, and you, Mr. Thompson, there .... How long have y
Ex. 12. About the Job
Harry: Well, Robert, have you made up your mind yet what you want to do when you leave college?
Nora: Oh, Harry, surely he's a bit young to decide on his career? be hasn't even got to coll
Ex. 21. Weather Forecasts
Two men were travelling in a very wild part of America. They saw no modern houses and no traces of civilization for many days. What they saw were only a few huts made of wood or tents where Indians
Ex. 13. Commerce and Industry
Great Britain is one of the most important commercial and trading centres in the world. Britain buys more goods than she sells; her imports exceed her export. Not being a great argi-cultural countr
Ex. 20. Broadcast Programme
— Well, how's your set going?
— Oh, not too badly, though I've had some difficulty lately in getting good reception from the more distant stations.
— Yes, I've noticed quite a lot
REVISION EXERCISES ON TENSE AND VOICE
(To Units One—Three)
1. a) Comment at» the use of the Present Indefinite and the Present Continuous:
i. I'm glad to know that you are coming to E
THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD AND THE CONDITIONAL MOOD
(To Units One—Three)
19. Name the oblique moods used in the following sentences and translate the sentences into Russian:
1. If I were young I sh
Complete the following sentences a) using the Conditional Mood;
1. If it were not so late ... . 2. If it were Sunday today ... . 3. If you invited him ... . 4. If I were you ... . 5. If she lived in Moscow ... . 6. If you had waited -a little ... . 7. If I coul
MODAL VERBS
(To Units Four—Six)
can, may
32. Say whether could is the form of the Indicative or of the Subjunctive. Translate the sentences into Russian:
1. He took up
Translate Into English, using; the verb can;
1. He может быть, чтобы он солгал. Это на него не похоже. 2. Неужели это правде, что он стал известным актером? 3. Не может быть, чтобы они были брат и сестра. Они совсем не похожи друг на друга. 4
Shall, will
65. Comment on the modal colouring of the following sentences with shall:
1. You shall not search my rooms. You have no right to do it. I forbid you! 2. He hasn't seen
REVISION EXERCISES ON MOOD AND MODAL VERBS
71. Replace the infinitives in brackets by the appropriate oblique mood:
1. If I (to be) as young as you are, I (to have) a walking holiday. 2. Perhaps, she (not to look)
Translate the following sentences Sato English. Pay attention to the use of the oblique moods;
1. Как жаль, что вы были так неосторожны. Этого бы не случилось, если бы вы послушали совета ваших друзей, 2. Если бы не луна, сейчас было бы совсем темно. 3. Он выглядел таким усталым, как будто д
Comment on the meaning of the modal verbs and translate the sentences into Russian;
1. If you want to meet lots of English people, you might like to go to a holiday camp. 2. The only trouble is 1 couldn't take my exams in spring and must have them now. 3. My parents had to go on a
The Infinitive
85. Comment on the forms of the infinitives:
1. Lady Franklin was horrified at herself. To have asked his name, to have been told his name, and to have forgotten it! 2. Sh
D) as attribute;
1. He was always the first ... . 2. We have nothing .... 3. This is a chance ... . 4. Benny has no friends ... . 5. He is not a man ... . 6. She made an attempt ... . 7. Is there anybody ... ? 8. H
Translate the sentences Into English, using the Gerund;
1. Я помню, что была больна в это время. 2. Она продолжала молчать, так как боялась обидеть его, если расскажет всю правду. 3. Нельзя привыкнуть к тому, что тебя оскорбляют. 4. Увидев меня, ребенок
The Participles
124. Point out the First Participle and state its functions in the sentence:
1. She sat very still, and the train rattled on in the dying twilight. 2.1 sat quite silent, w
REVISION EXERCISES ON THE VERBAIS
138. State the function of the Infinitive in the following sentences and translate them into Russian:
1. To live a healthy life in the country was good for them. 2. It was
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