Ex.5. Translate the sentences 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 him interfering in what I do.7. I really miss him playing the piano in the evenong.8. Excuse, my asking but does everyone in your family approve of your flying.9. Your coming has done him good.10. I wonder at Jolyon’s allowing the engagement.

Ex.6. Join two sentences, using gerunds.

Example: The children are making such a noise. Can you stop them making such a noise?

Students must write their corrections carefully. The teacher insists on ….

The teacher insists on students’ writing their corrections carefully.

1. told that my watch was five minutes slow. Have you forgotten …. 2. He allows his son to drive his car. He doesn’t mind … 3. No one helped her with her homework. She did her homework without …. 4. He got my letter although I had addressed it wrongly. He got my letter in spite of …. 5. I beat him at tennis, and he wasn’t pleased at all. He hated … 6. She was afraid that the baby would fall out of the bed. She was afraid of … 7. He doesn’t believe that a boy of twelve should have too much pocket-money. He doesn’t believe in … 8. My father doesn’t like me to stay out late at night. He doesn’t like ….