Open the brackets using the appropriate form of the Participle:

1. She went to work, (to leave) the papers at home.

2. They listened breathlessly to the story (to tell) by the old man.

3. (to spend) twenty years abroad, he was happy to return home.

4. (to reject) by publishers several times, the story was accepted by a weekly magazine.

5. Everybody cannot deny the progress (to make) by our group during the last term.

6. (to go) to the University I met an old friend of mine.

7. The news (to receive) yesterday upset everybody.

8. (to write) in an archaic language, the book was difficult to read.

9. (to write) his first book, he used his own experiences.

10. I haven’t yet looked through all the journals (to send) to us from abroad.

4.2. Read and translate the sentences paying attention to the Participles Constructions:

A. 1. The room being dark, we couldn’t see anything.

2. The book being translated into many languages, everybody will be able to read it.

3. Peter having passed his exams, we decided to have a rest in the country.

4. The fuel exhausted, the engine stopped.

5. The composition having been written, he gave it to the teacher and left the room.

6. They having arrived at the station early, all of us went to the cafe.

7. My friends decided to go to the river, the weather being warm and sunny.

8. Our library buying all the new books, we needn't buy them
ourselves.

9. The new machine-tools were delivered to the factory, all of them
being in good order.

10. Many scientists preceded Newton in the field of mechanics, the most outstanding being Galileo.

 

B. 1. Numerous experiments having been carried out at the orbital stations, it became possible to develop new methods of industrial production of new materials.

2. The population increasing, housing construction should be paid much attention to.

3. The temperature rising, the speed of molecules also rises.

4. A beam of light being transmitted forwards, it is possible to measure the distance between the car and the other cars in front of it.

5. The distance having been measured, the computer adjusts the car's speed.

6. The pressure removed, the body returns to its original volume.

7. The young physicist having discovered Newton's error, other scientists confirmed it.

8. The first TV sets having been shown in New York, the news about it spread throughout the world.

 

С. 1. With the first steam engine built in the 17-th century, people began to use them in factories.

2. The inventor was demonstrating his new device, with the workers watching its operation attentively.

3. The children were eating the desert, with their noses being in cream.

4. With the current being switched on, the machine automatically starts operating.

5. After the «wild» party he lay on the sofa, with his head aching.

V. Speaking

5.1. Read a well-known English idiom and say:

To carry coals to Newcastle.

What does this idiom mean? Try to find its Russian equivalent.
Explain this idiom.

5.2. Read and dramatize the dialogues with your partner. Make up your own dialogues on these models:

 

Dialogue 1

- Have you ever travelled abroad?

- No, I haven’t. I hope when I am at the university, I’ll earn some money for a trip at least to Denmark. It’ll help me improve my English, because there I’ll speak mostly English.

- Why do people travel? What do you think about it?

- To my mind, there are many reasons for travelling. There are
business trips, when commercial travellers have some mission to execute; or there are merchants who want to sell their goods. Many people travel for pleasure to restore their health during their holidays and to learn about the world.

- Do you prefer travelling in a group to traveling alone?

- As for me, I prefer to travel in a group, because when you travel in
a group of people you are sure to get help if needed. It is more fun as well. When you are alone, that’s dull.

- What English speaking countries would you like to visit?

- I’d like to visit Great Britain and the USA, of course. I have seen many sights in the pictures but I think that in the flesh they will be even more appealing. I’d take my camera with me to take photographs. I think souvenirs are good things but photos stay with you and you can prove everybody that you have been there. Photos also help you remember all the moments of an exciting trip.

- What other countries would you like to visit?

- France, because of its beautiful scenery and wonderful museums.
I would also be happy to see Paris with the Louvre and other famous
buildings.

 

Dialogue 2

Customs Inspector: Where are you from?

Ann: I am from Russia.

C. I.: Are you travelling alone?

A.: Yes, I am.

C. I.: What is the purpose of your visit?

A.: I want to see the USA and learn American English.

C. I.: Where are you going to stay?

A.: In Atlanta with an American family.

C. I.: Do you have anything to declare?

A.: No, I don’t.

C. I.:  Open your luggage, please.

A.: Here you are.

C. I.: Have a good time in the United States of America!

A.: Thank you.

Dialogue 3.

- Is it possible to see all the places of interest of New York in one or two days?

- Of course not. This capital is one of the most magnificent cities in the world.

- Can you tell me what are the most interesting places to visit?

- Most willingly. You`d better to start with the Statue of Liberty.

- How can I get there?

 - I advise you to join a group of tourists making a sightseeing tour.

- It`s a good idea!

 

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