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Exercise 1. Complete the sentences using Gerund:

1. I couldn’t help thinking.
2. Students went to the club instead of going to the lecture.
3. I couldn’t prevent him from making a mistake.
4. It is worth while leaving.
5. I ought to apologize for offending.
6. At last we succeeded in reading this book.
7. As the children were listening attentively, I continued reading a book.
8. He was accused of stealing.
9. They have begun reading.
10. He looked at me without speaking.

Exercise 2. Use the verbs in brackets as Gerund with appropriate preposition.

1. I have no intention of staying (to stay) here any longer.
2. There is no possibility of finding (to find) his address.
3. The rain prevented me from coming (to come).
4. We have pleasure of sending (to send) you our catalogue.
5. Are you fond of playing (to play) chess?
6. I am proud of having (to have) such parents.
7. He is engaged at writing (to write) a book.
8. I am afraid of catching (to catch) cold.
9. She insisted on helping (to help) me.
10. He has had much experience in teaching (to teach).

Exercise 3. Translate from Russian into English:

1. Вы можете улучшить свое произношение, читая вслух каждый день. You can improve your pronunciation reading aloud every day.
2. Планируя работу на будущий месяц, вы должны принять во внимание, что следует отвечать на все телефонные звонки, поступающие в офис. Planning work for the next month, you should take into account that one should answer all the phone calls coming to the office.
3. Я благодарен вам за то, что так быстро ответили на мое письмо. I am grateful to you for having answered my letter so quickly.
4. Я не возражаю прийти на собеседование сегодня во второй половине дня.
5. Этот фильм стоит посмотреть. This film is worth watching.
6. У вас нет оснований уволить меня. You don’t have reasons for dismissing me.
7. Я имел удовольствие познакомиться с директором концерна Фольксваген. I had a pleasure of meeting with the director of Volkswagen.

8. Я запишу номер вашего телефона, так как боюсь забыть. I’ll write your phone number, because I am afraid of forgetting it.
   9. Я предпочитаю летать бизнес классом. I prefer flying business class.
   10. Я отложил проведение переговоров до последнего зимнего месяца.  I postponed conducting negotiations until the last winter month.