III. Combine these sentences using the gerund. Make all the necessary changes. Model: It is a wonderful novel. I am sure you will enjoyit.
I am sure you will enjoy reading this wonderful novel.
1. An old friend of mine is coming to Moscow soon. I am looking forward to
it. 2. I hope the weather will change for the better. Our trip depends on it. 3. They
can join us. Nobody will object to it. 4. My son often plays chess with his father.
He is fond ofit. 5. It was difficult to translate the article. I could not finish it in the
time given to us.
IV. Complete the sentences using the gerund:
1. Mybrother is fond of classic music, he enjoys … 2. When the weather is fine,
Ilike … 3. We shall have our vacation in July, everybody looks forward to … 4. My
Му
son's friends are leaving for the Caucasus. I don't object to … 5. Though the scientist
wastired, he went on … 6. My sister doesn't like skating, she prefers … 7. The article
isverylong, it seems, she will never finish … 8. You will enjoy this opera, it's worth
- 9. The model is quite new, I wonder when they started … 10. The transaction
seems profitable, our company is interested in … 11. We are going to buy the goods
ifthe firm reduces the price, so our final reply depends on …
