Для того чтобы лучше закрепить новую тему, выполним несколько упражнений.
Exercise 1. Переведите на русский.
1. The buyers want to know our terms of payment.
2. This is for you to decide.
3. The plan of our work will be discussed at the meeting to be held on May 25.
4. To walk in the garden was a pleasure.
5. Jane remembered to have been told a lot about Mr. Smith.
6. I felt him put his hand on my shoulder.
7. This writer is said to have written a new novel.
8. She seems to be having a good time at the seaside.
9. They watched the boy cross the street.
10. To advertise in magazines is very expensive.
11. He proved to be one of the cleverest students at our Institute.
12. He knew himself to be strong enough to take part in the expedition.
13. To see is to believe.
14. He is sure to enjoy himself at the disco.
15. To tell you the truth, this company has a very stable position in the market.
Exercise 2. Поставьте частичку “to”, где она необходима.
1. My son asked me … let him … go to the club.
2. You must make him … practice an hour a day.
3. She was made … repeat the song.
4. He is not sure that it can … be done, but he is willing … try.
5. Let me … help you with your work.
6. She asked me … read the letter carefully and … write an answer.
7. You ought … take care of your health.
8. I looked for the book everywhere but could not … find it.
9. He was seen … leave the house.
10. We had … put on our overcoats because it was cold.
11. The man told me not … walk on the grass.
12. Have you heard him … play the piano?
13. You had better … go there at once.
14. I would rather not … tell them about it.
15. We shall take a taxi so as not … miss the train.
Exercise 3. Поставьте в нужную форму инфинитив.
- They want (to take) to the concert by their father.
- I am glad (to do) all the homework yesterday.
- This plant is known (to produce) tractors.
- He wants his son (to become) a lawyer.
- The enemy army was reported (to overthrow) the defense lines and (to advance) towards the suburbs of the city.
- He seems (to know) French very well: he is said (to spend) his youth in Paris.
- You had better (to call) our distributors at once.
- We are happy (to invite) to the party.
- That firm is reported (to conduct) negotiations for the purchase of sugar.
- It seemed (to snow) heavily since early morning: the ground was covered with a deep layer of snow.
- He didn’t hear me (to knock) at the door.
- I want (to inform) of her arrival.
- Our sportsmen are proud (to win) the cup.
- He is known (to work) on the problem for many years.
- The representative of the firm asked for the documents (to send) by air mail.
Exercise 4. Переведите на английский.
1. Он хочет, чтобы мы пришли к нему сегодня.
2. Я хотел бы, чтобы вы подождали меня здесь.
3. Он хочет, чтобы его сын стал врачом.
4. Он хочет, чтобы его послали в С.-Петербург на конференцию.
5. Она хочет, чтобы ее пригласили на вечер.
6. Мы не хотели, чтобы нас прерывали.
7. Хотите ли вы, чтобы я вам помог?
8. Я хочу, чтобы его статья была опубликована.
9. Доктор не хочет, чтобы вы ехали на юг.
10. Он хочет, чтобы груз был застрахован.
11. Она не любит, чтобы дети готовили уроки вечером.
12. Она любит, чтобы обед был вовремя.
13. Он не любит, когда его прерывают.
14. Он хочет, чтобы ему задавали вопросы.
Exercise 5. Исправьте ошибки в предложениях.
- Leonard loves to riding.
- My cousin stopped to exchange a few words with her gardener.
- Remember buying some strawberry.
- I insist on to come in time.
- Mary has decided to apply for this job.
- Try using a pen instead of a pencil.
- We were surprised to know that.
- The doctor advised me taking this medicine.
- I heard a little girl to play the piano.
- I tried not to looking at the dead body.
Exercise 6. Используйте в предложениях герундий.
- There is no sense in … (earn) more money than you can spend.
- Do you mind … (work) overtime?
- Normally I enjoy … (go) out but today I’d prefer … (stay) indoors.
- The film was really worth … (see).
- Brent is looking forward to … (take) a short break next month.
- She is fond of … (have) picnics.
Exercise 7. Прочитать и перевести предложения на русский язык.
1. Nobody seeing them was a mere chance.
2. The mother insisted on her son entering the university.
3. The place looked so picturesque and cheerful that he rejoiced at the thought of coming to live there.
4. When he entered, she stood up and left the room without even looking at him.
5. On coming home from the college, after he had passed (after passing) his examinations, Robert felt very happy.
6. In the darkness they were afraid of losing their way.
7. On reaching his destination, he sent a telegram home to say that he had arrived safely.
8. Thank you for having helped (helping) me.
9. The new medicine may be recommended only after being approved by the Scientific Board.
10. You will never learn mistakes without writing them out.
11. On entering the room, the boy glanced curiously around.
12. The patient felt much better after being given proper treatment.
13. Just before leaving the classroom, I was approached by a fellow student who asked me to help him.
14. Looking at the man attentively, she remembered seeing him and speaking to him (having seen him and spoken to him) on several occasions.
