Task 1. Open the brackets using the appropriate form of the Infinitive. Pay attention to the peculiarities of translation of the infinitive construction

1. Ten permanent commissions of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe meet all year long (to prepare) reports and projects for the resolutions in their respective field of expertise.
2. He seized every opportunity (to appear) in public: he was so anxious (to talk) about.
3. Barriers to developing the best conditions for living (must overcome).
4. The Security Council explores ways (to settle) the dispute peacefully.
5. We would like European countries to show (Belarus respect) for our great contribution to European safety.
6. The UN Charter provides for the Secretary-General (to appoint) by the General Assembly.
7. The delegation are all eager (to involve) in decision-making.
8. The Office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, established in 1997, acts as a watchdog (to provide) early warning on violations of freedom of expressions.

Task 2. Insert the appropriate form of the Infinitive:

1. Large modern cities are too big … (to control).

2. City life provides much more opportunities … in life (to succeed).

3. The UN Charter provides for the Secretary-General … by the General Assembly (to appoint).

4. The ability of candidates … in both English and French is considered as an important qualification (to converse).

5. The Security Council explores ways … the disputes peacefully (to settle).

6. The delegates are all eager … in decision-making (to involve).

7. The government recognizes that something must … about this state of affairs (to do).

8. A decision cannot … if there is a “no” vote (to take).

9. Pollution in our cities appears … worse and worse (to get).