Ex. 5. Use gerunds or infinitives instead of the verbs in brackets. Consult a dictionary. Translate into Russian.

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1. We commence (do) this exercise. 2. Americans enjoy (speak) with a nasal twang. 3. We can't afford (upset) such an important customer. 4. We've arranged (meet) them at the coach station. 5. I told them once, I told them twice. They chose (ignore) my advice. 6. Comrade Clinton offered (drive) me to the station. 7. Don't trouble (write) when I am away. 8. Mr Badman suggested (do) something bad. 9. She doesn't mind (be disturbed) while she's working. 10. They delayed (publish) the report until after the election. 11. Could I borrow that book when you've finished (read) it? 12. I'd really appreciate (have) time to relax. 13. Please remember (put) out the cat before you go to bed. 14. I wouldn't advise you (take) the car – there's nowhere to park. 15. Try (put) in some vinegar – that might make it taste a bit better. 16. Sorry, we don't allow (smoke) in room 201. 17. When Mr Dobermann-Pinscher was older, he used (eat) satsumas every day. 18. But McDonald's managers were anything but pleased with the news and still refuse (recognize) the trade union local founded last December. 19. The slightest bit of dust starts me (sneeze). 20. The clock keeps (start) and (stop). 21. What do you mean (do) during the break between the lessons? 22. Julia abhors (be) idle. 23. Mr De Lirious purported (be) the editor-in-chief. 24. I can't abide (see) people like that. 25. The students declined (go) home till they quit (study). 26. The consequences don't bear (think) about. 27. Freddy risked (lose) everything. 28. They are pondering (move) their offices outside London. 29. When do you envisage (be) able (pay) me back? 30. Janet tends (be) very angry if you disagree with her. 31. The company is seeking (improve) its profitability. 32. Mr O'Grizzly intended (catch) the early train, but he couldn't get up in time. 33. The violinist resumed (eat) crisps after the intermission. 34. At the meeting with people the president advised (drink) Indian tea. 35. The cosmonauts contrived (keep) their plans secret. 36. Bob wished he had never attempted (learn) (ski). 37. Geoffrey Chaucer determined (be) a success as an author. 38. If you think I plan (lend) you a pound you've got another think coming. 39. When asked about the Absolute Constructions the students avoided (answer) the question like the plague. 40. Everybody detests (wait) for a number ten tram. 41. I hesitate (ask) her because I know she will refuse. 42. If you evade (attend) your grammar classes you risk (remain) ignorant. 43. Fancy (study) in room 201 every day. 44. Jose Carlos resents (have) to do what he has to do. 45. The rules of the University don't permit professors (shoot) in the corridor. 46. Miss Rotkäppchen has fixed (go) to Nuku'alofa. 47. I was not a little surprised to find out they forbade (consume) beer in the ground in Birkenhead. 48. If the new law is passed we stand (lose) our tax advantage. 49. A long-jumper needs (get) a takeoff exactly right. 50. Don't defer (eat) what you can eat now. 51. Carry on (do) this exercise. It's very useful. 52. I fail (see) why you find it so amusing. 53. Mr. Crivello expects (eat) spaghetti bolognese tomorrow morning. 54. I hasten (apologize). 55. Mr O'Corner demands (be) informed of everything. 56. They might consider (let) us borrow a little money, but a million pounds is a definite no-no. 57. I can't stand (see) women smoke. 58. They claim (have discovered) a cure for the disease but this hasn't yet been proved. 59. We shun (speak) in public. 60. The job has got a lot of things going for it, but the catch is that it requires (spend) six months of the year in the Antarctic. 61. She disclaimed (be) involved in the matter. 62. I will endeavour (pay) the bill as soon as possible. 63. The change would necessitate (start) all over again. 64. The director said he liked my scheme very much, and then proceeded (tear) it to bits. 65. We are about (finish) this exercise. 66. After the lesson the students went on (sleep).