I. Translate into Russian, define the form and the function of the participle

1. The textile goods produced by the factory are in great demand. 2. He left the office at three o'clock, saying he would be back at five. 3. The steamship "Clyde", belonging to Smith & Co., was chartered by "Lookoil" for the transportation of oil sold to a British firm in Liverpool. 4. He stood reading the address on the envelope. 5. He lay on the sofa reading a newspaper. 6. Seeing her he raised his hat.

II. Translate into Russian, change participle construction into subordinate clauses

1. There are many useful books describing economic process in post-industrialized societies. 2. Being a good manager, he spent a lot of money on books on Management. 3. All the goods discharged from the ship will be sent to the warehouse. 4. The figures mentioned in his article were published in "Pravda". 5. Receiving the telegram he rang the manager up.

III. Change subordinate clauses into participle constructions and translate them into Russian

1. Yesterday the secretary sent off all the letters which had been signed by the director. 2. While I was going to the Institute, I met one of my old friends3. As he was very absent-minded, he made some mistakes in the dictation. 4. The letter of guarantee which has been submitted by the firm was signed by the director of a London bank. \