Translate the sentences paying attention to the use of the Gerund.
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Match the words with their definitions.
| 1 facility 2 grid 3 deregulation 4 mine 5 instrumentation 6 appliance 7 consideration | a the network of electricity supply wires that connects power stations and provides electricity to consumers in an area b a situation when government reduces its role and allows industry greater freedom in how it operates c a place or building used for a particular activity or industry, or for providing a particular type of service d a set of instruments used for measurement e a system of excavations made for the extraction of minerals, especially coal, ores, or precious stones fa factor taken into account in deciding something g any piece of equipment having a specific function |
| Use of English 1: grammar The Gerund |
1. Maintaining constant temperature and pressure during the test was absolutely necessary.
2. The student's taking part in the research was of great help to the whole laboratory.
3. The task of the factory was producing corrosion-resistant polymers in far larger
quantities.
4. Their aim is finding new ways of utilizing this first-class polymer in light industry.
5. The researcher took great interest in our improving the properties of the rubber-like substances.
6. We know of silver and copper being very good conductors of electricity.
7. The new heating and lighting installations supply the shops of our plant with heat and light.
8. At present scientists take great interest in the methods of turning the light and heat of the sun
directly into electricity.
9. By subjecting air to very great pressure and cooling it is possible to transform it to the liquid
state.
10. Physical changes are those which influence the condition or state of matter without changing
its composition.
11. The engineer mentioned his having tested this material for strength with an entirely
satisfactory result.
12. We are no longer surprised at telecasts being shown from outer space.
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