Translate the sentences from English into Russian

1. We appreciate John's helping us. 2. I can't imagine my mother approving it. 3. They resented my winning the prize. 4. I think that's enough to start her worrying. 5. I can't excuse her not answering our invitation. 6. I can't bear his interfering with what I do. 7. Would you mind my smoking? 8. Fancy her appearing at that very moment! 9. I really miss his playing the piano in the evening. 10. Excuse my asking, but does everyone in your family approve of your flying? 11. Your coming has done him good. 12. I wonder at Jolyon's allowing the engagement. 13. I understand perfectly your wanting to leave. 14. I didn't object to other people being there.

Match the parts of sentences in A and В columns

1. We very much appreciate a. my leaving till next day.

2. He strongly denied b. their meeting that afternoon

3. We enjoyed c. her taking more responsibility.

4. The chairman suggested d. the band's playing very much.

5. I agreed to delay e. our postponing the question.

6. He should consider f. your helping us.

f

Study the sentences, paying special attention to the italicized pronouns and nouns followed by Gerunds

1. I'm not very friendly with him, so I was surprised by his asking me to dinner. 2. The thieves broke into the shop without anyone seeing them. 3. He doesn't mind his daughter going to the cinema once a week. 4. It is difficult to stop George talking once he begins.