Другое «Домашняя»,
Английский в Нижнем Новгороде

Task 1. Use the gerund or the infinitive of the verb in brackets, insert prepositions where necessary. 1. I regret (miss) the show. 2. I regret (say) I am not coming. 3. He is quite able (take care) of himself. 4. He is capable (do) things you would least expect of him. 5. He would not stop (ask) questions until he thought he was clear about everything. 6. We called after him, but he didn’t even stop (turn) his head. 7. I don’t like your way (talk.). 8. This is not the way (talk). 9. It was very useful (hear) the different opinions. 10. It’s no use (argue) when the matter is settled. 11. You can hardly count (find) everything as you would like it to be. 12. He felt they were hiding something from him, and demanded (tell) the truth. 13. I’ll give you a chance (try) your hand at it. 14. Shall we have a change ever (see) you here again? 15. His time was up, but he still went on (talk). 16. After saying a few words about the author himself, the lecturer went on (speak) of his works. 17. I need spectacles (read). 18. The print is too small; I need a magnifying glass (read) it. Task 2. Use the appropriate form of the verb in brackets. 1. (switch on) the light, he pulled down the curtains. 2. (switch on) the light, you have only to reach out your hand. 3. He took up the glass carefully, not (spill) a drop. 4. He took up the full glass, not (spill) a drop. 5. He received a letter (inform) him of their new address. 6. They sent him a letter (inform) him of their new address. 7. She winced (remember) the pain. 8. She strained her memory (remember) the date. 9. It was an answer (expect). 10. An answer came, but it was not the answer (expect). 11. A new canal was built (connect) the two rivers. 12. (take) the glass from the table he held it away from him (scrutinize) the colour. 13. He is not a man easily (move) by tears. 14. He was a sentimental man, easily (move) by tears. 15. There is a man (wait) for you. 16. There is a man (see) you. 17. He stopped short as if (take aback). 18. He shaded his eyes with his hand as though (protect) them from the blazing sun. 19. She smiled to herself as if (remember) something funny. 20. (see) from afar, a beacon must be high and powerful. 21. (see) from afar, the beacon was an unfailing guide for ships at sea. 22. They had tried many other methods, finally (return) to the initial one. 23. They had tried many other methods only (return) to the initial one. Обязательно перевод