Translate the following sentences.
1. He is fond of reading.
2. He is fond of being read to.
3. I like asking questions but not being asked questions.
4. I object to his asking questions.
5. I don’t object to his being asked questions.
6. I remember having met you.
7. Do you mind her working with us?
8. He didn ’t agree to their taking part in the conference.
9. We insist on your conducting this experiment.
10. They know of our having finished the work in time.
11. The engineers are interested in solving the problem of protecting pipes against corrosion as
soon as possible.
12. A new method of exploring a well was introduced last month.
13. On forecasting oil reserves one should apply the data of geophysical survey.
14. Reducing the cost of drilling results in lowering oil prices.
15. Oil being a complex mixture of hydrocarbons makes it possible to separate it into various
fractions.
16. Besides being important as a fuel, natural gas is an important raw material for chemical industry.
17. There is a great problem of refineries polluting the environment.
18. Without being treated oil is of little economic value.
Ex. 7 Complete the following sentences using the Gerund and Gerundial Constructions.
1. Excuse (I ask a question)
2. Thank you for (you help me)
3. Our group has succeded in (to solve the problem)
4. The experiment is worth (to do)
5. Would you mind (I open the window)
6. Go on (to read)
7. I insist on (to be told the truth)
8. I object to (she is sent to the conference)