Сборник упражнений по английскому языку

No time to wait till her mouth can Enrich that smile her eyes began? A poor life is this if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. W.H. Davies 154. Complete the sentences using to or for. 1. She opened the file ... look for the necessary information. 2. She scanned the text ... the needed data. 3. The family went to Paris ... a short visit. 4. The Parkers went to Bath ... visit the distant relatives, 5. Every evening she takes long walks ... relax. 6. It's good to take long walks ... relaxation. 7. I'm going to University ... a good education. 8. I'm going to University ... get knowledge. 9. My kids aren't going to school just ... have fun. 10. Charlie has done it just ... fun. 11. I went to the store ... some bread and cheese. 12. Mum has gone to the store ... get some milk. 13. I turned on the radio ... listen to the news. 14. I lis ­ tened to the radio ... news about the weather. 15. In this country we wear fur coats in the winter ... keep us warm. 16. I have put on this sheepskin coat ... warmth. 17.1 had a long stroll ... boom my appetite. GERUND 155. Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the func­ tions of the Gerunds. 1. Taking a picnic in the heart of the English countryside is one of life's most treasured experiences. 2. Swimming every day keeps me in shape. 3. Rooming with Fred was like sharing a telephone booth with a hippopotamus. 4, Skateboarding is both exciting and dangerous. 5. Learn­ ing to meditate was a very enlightening experience for me. 6. Trying to do it has proved to be a Herculean labour. 7. It's no good talking about it, 8. Exercising in a pool is a great way of building up strength and en­ durance. 9. Smoking cigarettes can be as dangerous as playing Russian roulette. 10. There was no mistaking what they wanted of me. 11. Hear­ ing him is a must for every beat fan. 12. Reading Russian classics calmed her. 13. Your knowing a thing is nothing unless another knows 69