Герундий в английском языке. Повторение и обобщение (часть 5, с упражнениями)

Дорогие читатели! Это заключительный урок по теме «Герундий в английском языке» и в нем мы подведем итоги пройденного. Герундий — типично английская часть речи и часто употребляется в предложении. При этом важно помнить следующее:

1. Типичные случаи употребления герундия , которые надо знать уже на базовом уровне.
2. Список глаголов, после которых употребляется герундий , а их довольно много… Их обязательно нужно выучить, чтобы употреблять герундий правильно.
3. Когда употреблять герундий, а когда инфинитив, так как эти части речи конкурируют между собой за место в предложении!

Герундий в английском языке. Упражнения на повторение

Упражнения, которые вы найдете в этом уроке, помогут вам закрепить или повторить тему «Герундий в английском языке». Некоторые упражнения (не все!) взяты из учебника «Грамматика. Сборник упражнений. Автор. Ю. Голицынский.» К упражнениям даны ответы для самопроверки.

Упражнение 1. Переведите на русский язык. Назовите герундий. Какими частями речи герундий переводится на русский язык?

1.Choosing a present for my girlfriend is a difficult matter for me. 2.On seeing a funny kitten the girls started laughing. 3. The boy was blamed for making a fire in the woods. 4. Who was responsible for cleaning the room? 5. The film is worth seeing. 6. The storm prevented the ship from reaching the port in time. 7. Be careful in crossing the street. 8. I dislike borrowing books from the library. 9. He enjoyed having meals in the restaurant. 10. There was no chance of seeing the man again.

Упражнение 2. Образуйте все формы герундия от глаголов: to read, to see, to surprise, to walk, to discover, to sit. Занесите их в таблицу.

Упражнение 3. Закончите предложения, используя в переводе герундий.

Упражнение 4. Заполните пропуски предлогами там, где это необходимо.
1. You needn’t be ashamed … crying. 2. I’m fed up … having to cook for him. 3. There’s someone outside who insists … seeing you. 4. I’m not used … getting up early. 5. At last I succeeded … finding the right way. 6. We apologized … being late. 7. I’m thinking … going to the North this summer. 8. He was grateful … listening to him. 9. Do you suspect me … saying a lie? 10. He was accused … having stolen a car.

Упражнение 5. Замените придаточные предложения герундиаль­ными оборотами, вводя их, где необходимо, предлога­ми, данными в скобках после предложения.

1. When they entered the house, they heard the last bell ringing.(on)

2. Thank you that you invited me to the theatre. (for)

3. The woman insisted that her husband should consult the doctor immediately. (on)

4. She could not even think that the flight might be postponed. (of)

5. There was little hope that James would come back to her. (of)

6. The headmaster insisted that Olga should come her town to teach (on).

7. Helen suggested that they should go on a trip to Venice.

8. There is a possibility that father will join us on holidays. (of)

9. I don’t mind if you walk to the underground station with me.

10. The place looked so picturesque and he thought that he would come to live there. (of)

Упражнение 6. Замените выделенные части предложений герундиальными оборотами. Изменяйте конструкцию предложения, где необходимо, предлогами, данными в скобках.

1.When he entered, she stood up and left the room, and even did not look at him. (without)

2.When Albert came home from the college, after he had passed his exam, he felt very happy. (on)

3.In the darkness they were afraid that they might lose their way. (of)

4.When he reached his destination, he sent a telegram home to say that he had arrived safely. (on)

5.Thank you that you helped me. (for)

6.You will never learn from your mistakes if you do not write them I down. (without)

7.When the boy entered the room, he glanced curiously around. (on)

8.The patient felt much better after he had been given a medicine.

9.Just before I left the classroom, I was approached by a fellow student who asked me to help him.

10.Looking at the man attentively, she remembered that she had seen him on several occasions.

Упражнение 7. Замените подчеркнутые предложения конструкциями с герундием.

1. He felt much better after he had read a letter from his family.
2. While he was writing a book, he remembered many that occurred during the war.
3. He was not only a gifted actor, He was also a brilliant playwright.
4. Не said all this and he didn’t even smile.
5. We suspected that the boy was lying.
6. She didn’t want to make an effort.
7. It is necessary to brush the coat.
8. I don’t like the idea that I should do it all.
9. She didn’t go to the party because the baby caught the measles.
10. He said there was no danger whatever that anybody should see us there.
11. She gave me the letter when I came home in the evening.
12. The fire started because somebody dropped a lighted cigarette into a waste paper basket.

Упражнение 8. Раскройте скобки.

1. Are you used to (to speak to) like that by your employer?
2. He only succeeded in (to take for) a bore.
3. I have come to apologize for (to cause) all that trouble.
4. She insisted on (to treat) like a woman.
5. How can I thank you enough for (to come) to my rescue?
6. She suspects me of (to read) her diary.
7. Who is responsible for (to keep) the place in order?
8. He was accused of repeatedly (to sell) information to rival firms.

Упражнение 9. Переведите на английский язык, употребляя ге­рундий.

• азартные игры — gambing

1. Я не могу не думать об этом все время. 2. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы детей осмотрел врач. 3. Мама возражает против того, что я засиживаюсь допозд­на. 4. Его арестовали, так как полицейские подо­зревают, что он террорист. 5. Вы не возражаете, если я буду курить в этой комнате? 6. Я одобряю то, что ты помогаешь бабушке. 7. Я думал о том, чтобы поехать в Австралию. 8. Он бросил играть в футбол с тех пор, как заболел. 9. Он боялся, что его забудут. 10. Никто не одобряет игру в азартные игры. 11. Плохая погода помеша­ла нам поехать за город. 12. Цены продолжают расти. 13. Он с нетерпением ждет ответа от своей девушки. 14. Дождь только что перестал.

Упражнение 10. Переведите на английский язык, употребляя ге­рундий.

1. Ребенок расплакался. 2. Я не могу не любоваться этой чудесной картиной. 3. Мама возражать против того, что ты поздно приходишь домой. 4. Я одобряю вашу упорную работу. 5. Она отрицала, что помогла им. 6. Перестань дразнить кошку. 7. Я боюсь простудиться. 8. Если он будет намерен­но стараться (упорствовать в попытках) причинять неприятности, его уволят с работы. 9. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы остаться в Санкт-Петербурге. 10. Он бросил курить год назад. 11. Вы не возражаете, вели я лягу спать? 12. Продолжайте делать уроки. 13. Она не одобрит, что ты потерял работу. 14. Они с нетерпением ждут, когда увидятся со своими друзьями. 15. Вам не хочется (Вы не расположены) сегодня вечером поиграть в теннис? 16. Молодой человек извинился перед ней за опоздание (за то, что опоздал).

I have always thought that it’s no use (no good) DOING my homework. More than that, I have thought that it isn’t worth DOING at all. First, it takes all my free time. Second, what on earth is the use of DOING it? As for me, I prefer COPING my homework to DOING it on my own. To tell the truth, I can’t stand DOING it. That’s why I can’t help COPYING. As a result, I get used to CHEATING and now I have difficulty in STUDYING. Do you agree with me that there is no point in DOING homework? I am looking forward to your opinion.

Поздравляем вы выполнили упражнения на повторение и почти закончили изучение темы «Герундий в английском языке» (уровень upper-intermediate). Что касается уровня ADVANCED, то ниже предлагается последний урок из цикла. Или продолжайте изучение английской грамматики дальше! Всем успехов!

Вариант 24

Раздел 1. Аудирование

Вы услышите четыре коротких диалога, обозначенных A, B, C и D. Определите, где происходит каждый из диалогов. Используйте каждое место действия из списка 1-5 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее место действия. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 20 секунд, чтобы ознакомиться с заданием.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

1. In a supermarket

2. In an airport

Вы услышите пять высказываний. Установите соответствие между высказываниями каждого говорящего А-E и утверждениями, данными в списке 1-6. Используйте каждое утверждение из списка 1-6 только один раз. В задании есть одно лишнее утверждение. Вы услышите запись дважды. У вас есть 30 секунд, чтоб ознакомиться с заданием.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

1. The speaker talks about his/her shopping for clothes.

2. The speaker explains what kind of weather he/she enjoys.

3. The speaker talks about the film he/she has recently seen.

4. The speaker describes the weather they are having at the moment.

5. The speaker explains how to take care of a pet.

6. The speaker instructs the children about a hiking holiday.

В заданиях 3-8 в поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного.

Нажмите , чтобы прослушать запись

During her winter holidays, Angela is going

1) to visit her relatives.

2) to relax in a country house.

3) to ski in the mountains.

Angela likes travelling by

Angela is going to leave her pet with

According to Angela, she

1) goes mountain skiing.

2) plays basketball.

3) does no sport at all.

Angela and Thomas are going to meet up

3) on Angela’s arrival.

Раздел 2. Чтение

1. Activities for all tastes

2. Geographical features

3. Unstable and still growing

4. In order to protect

5. On the Red List

6. Scientific input

7. The people of the islands

8. Unique wildlife

A. The Galapagos Islands are situated to the north-west of South America, six thousand kilometers from the continent. The islands occupy the territory of about forty five thousand square kilometers. They consist of thirteen main islands and a great number of smaller ones. The largest island is Isabela. The Galapagos Islands belong to Ecuador.

B. The relief of the islands is constantly changing because of volcanic activity. In geological terms, the territory is quite ‘young’. Fields of lava still create rocks and form new islands. That is why the Galapagos Islands are called ‘a place born of fire’ and the region is still developing. Probably soon it will look different on the maps.

C. The Galapagos Islands are one of the few places in the world without a native population. The first documented trip by humans to the Galapagos Islands was in the 16th century. Another theory says that representatives of ancient Indian cultures had also made journeys there long before. For centuries, the land remained attractive for pirates. People only settled there on a permanent basis, as official residents, in the 19th century.

D. Due to its rich wildlife, the Galapagos Islands have always been attractive for visitors. Among them was the famous British scientist, Charles Darwin. He formulated his Theory of Evolution after his observations of Galapagos’ flora and fauna. Those observations helped him to explain the origin of species in other parts of the world and describe their evolution. In his memory, the Darwin Research Station was opened in the Galapagos in the 1950s.

E. The Galapagos are rich in exotic fauna. Most species of birds, the sea lion, the sea iguana and gigantic tortoises, that live over a hundred years, are not found anywhere else in the world but there. The Galapagos tortoise can weigh up to 250 kg and tourists come to the islands specially to see them. No wonder that the tortoise became the symbol of the islands. And the name of Galapagos comes from the Spanish word ‘tortoise’.

F. Tourism in the Galapagos is a fast developing industry. The number of people who come here for diving, animal watching, and exploring lava tunnels is growing each year. It is obvious that uncontrolled human activity could spoil the unique natural features. Because of this risk, the islands were declared a national park and the flow of tourists is limited.

G. The Galapagos Islands offer a kind of vacation and entertainment everyone would find unforgettable. While parents can enjoy the boat rides and beaches, children would be absolutely happy to see the blue-footed birds and amazing tortoises or to find out about pirates and hidden treasure. Hotels and sports facilities are of a high quality, though they are rather expensive.

Прочитайте текст. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений 10–17 соответствуют содержанию текста (1 – True), какие не соответствуют (2 – False) и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3 – Not stated). В поле ответа запишите одну цифру, которая соответствует номеру правильного ответа.

Ann Morgan, a modern British writer, had not read a book translated from another language before 2012. Her literature collection consisted mainly of stories and novels by British and American authors, and they were all in English of course. This was not enough to be called a cosmopolitan reader!

At the start of the New Year, Ann made a resolution to read a book from every country in the world, written by a national writer. She wanted to complete the task by the end of the coming year. She made a catalogue of the countries, the members of the United Nations. When her list came to one hundred and ninety-six items, she realized it would be practically impossible to find a book from each of these countries.

The first idea was to check the local bookshop but they only had a small range of books. So, Ann decided to ask the world’s readers for help. She created a blog called “A Year of Reading the World” and asked all the readers to suggest her titles of books from their country available in English. The responses came very fast.

Ann was greatly surprised to find out how many people wanted to share their ideas and opinions about books. Some of them posted her the books. Others spent hours looking for references and resources for her. In addition, two writers from Turkmenistan and Panama sent her unpublished English versions of their novels.

But, even with such a great team of helpers, finding foreign books translated into English was not easy. The biggest problem was the small states in Africa. They had very few written books, and instead had mostly manuscripts or even traditional performances by local storytellers. But Ann did not give up and managed to get some absolutely brilliant literary samples from the African continent.

In addition to language problems, politics disturbed her plans too. In 2011 the new country of South Sudan was founded in Africa. Ann began panicking as the half-a-year- old country had produced no books since its creation! The only chance of getting a literary sample from this country was to fly there and find a storyteller. Fortunately, a local Internet contact put Ann in touch with a Sudanese writer, who sent her a precious copy of their book.

Ann spent the whole year collecting the books, reading them and writing her blog. According to her plan, she had to read a new book in two days. As she had a job, this was not easy to do. She had to sit up at night reading until her eyes became tired.

But it was worth it! During the year of her imaginary literary journey, Ann discovered a lot about the people of the world, their lives and mentalities. She has changed her perception of the world and made lots of new friends. In her blog, Ann confessed that it had been the most interesting year of her life.