Файл: Типовик_Ноябрь 2008 English.doc

Task. Translate the following sentences into Russian

A.

1. The student’s knowing English well helped him in finding a good job.

2. His having obtained a chemical reaction at such a temperature was a great success.

3. Lomonosov’s having studied atmospheric electricity contributed to the development of science.

4. The student’s having asked such a question shows that he did not prepare the text.

5. The engineer having constructed a new type of this antenna was not known to our team.

6. Your having worked at the plant helps you to master technical subjects.

7. Their studying nuclear physics will help them in their future work.

8. N. Zhukovsky’s being the father of aviation is known to everybody.

9. Our meeting him at the conference was a pleasant surprise.

10. His putting new ideas in life resulted in new models of electrical appliances.

B.

1. Her having failed the exam disappointed her parents.

2. Maria Curie’s having discovered radium enabled her to isolate other radioactive elements.

3. Dr. Blame’s being appointed the head of the Physical Laboratory was quite unexpected.

4. The optical spectra of the substance being carefully studied gave us the information about the distribution of nuclear charge.

5. Your reading English articles on your speciality will greatly help you in presenting your thesis for a master’s degree.

6. Her having left for the Cambridge University was known to nobody.

7. The pulse generator having been repaired so quickly surprised us greatly.

8. His having read the contract made him think of terms.

9. Early rockets being inaccurate was their main disadvantage.

10. Mendeleyev’s having noticed a periodicity in the chemical properties of elements enabled him to lay down his famous Periodic Law.

11. Their leaving before the end of the classes attracted the professor’s attention.

12. The manager’s refusing to take steps aroused everybody’s indignation.

13. Overall sizes and weight being reduced allows designers to improve the electronic device appearance.

14. Her carrying out this experiment contributes to efficiency of the equipment.

15. We know of Yoffe's having contributed much to the research of transistors.

Тема 35. Инфинитив. Субъектный инфинитивный оборот с глаголами в пассиве, как признак оборота

Example: The sun |is known| a great source of energy. − Известно, что солнце – огромный источник энергии.

Task. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

A.

1. The picture is believed to have been painted by that famous artist.

2. He is considered to be a famous scientist in the field of electronics.

3. This new method of research is expected to be more reliable than other methods.

4. The construction of a new bridge was reported to have been completed.

5. Propeller planes are known to fly much slower than jet planes. .

6. This man is said to be a very unreliable person.

7. He is reported to be writing a new book now.

8. This firm is considered to be a leading company in the production of computer equipment.

9. This building is known to be a typical example of Gothic architecture.

10. Before that incident he was thought to be a very talented war commander.

B.

1. This sketch is believed to have been drawn by Leonardo da Vinchi.

2. The current is known to flow when the circuit is closed.

3. A fuse is expected to melt and break the circuit.

4. The ship is reported to have crossed the channel.

5. The substance was found to be composed wholly of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine.

6. The term “radar” is known to be composed of the first letters of “radio, detection and ranging”.

7. The delegation of scientists is known to arrive in Moscow to take part in the symposium.

8. They are said to have been working at the Designing Bureau of the institute for a long time.

9. He is understood to be a well-known specialist in Technology and Management.

10. The total energy is assumed to be constant in all these calculations.

11. The overloading of the line could be seen to produce a short circuit.

12. The first wave power electrical stations in Scotland were reported to have been developed.

13. Telegraph systems and telephones, motors and generators, radio sets and TV sets, relays as well as electrical measuring instruments are known to contain electromagnets.

14. Light and radio waves are stated to be of similar nature.

15. The USA is known to spend millions of dollars on superconductor research, much of it for military uses.

Тема 36. Инфинитив. Субъектный инфинитивный оборот с глаголами исключения

Examples: This phenomenon appears to attract attention. – Считается, что это явление привлечет внимание. It is likely to produce a short circuit. – Считается, что это приведет к короткому замыканию (Это, конечно, приведет к короткому замыканию). Исключения в активе: to prove, to happen, to seem, to appear, to chance

Task. Translate the following sentences into Russian

A.

1. Lightning proved to be a discharge of electricity.

2. Wave power seems to be harnessed.

3. The electrolytes appear to change quality when the current passes through them.

4. Flight conditions appear to be improving.

5. The operation of this equipment proved to be efficient.

6. Small animals and plant organisms seem to be affected by heavy water.

7. The iron filings appear to be drawn to the magnet when being placed in its vicinity.

8. The latter term "calorie" appears to come from the Latin word "calor" which means heat.

9. Although we see evidence of such diffusion in our data, it does not appear to affect the results seriously.

10. Heavy water proved to freeze at about 4°C and to boil at about 101°C.

B.

1. The Egyptians seem to have made some use of iron a number of centuries before our era.

2. This rather complicated scheme seems to have lost simplicity of our idealized model, but there are good reasons for the complexity.

3. Vacuum tubes appear to perform such functions as rectification, amplification, detection, modulation and others.

4. Unfortunately this general solution does not appear to have a simple explicit form.

5. The split-phase type motor proves to be the most-widely used of all motor connected to a single-phase sources of supply.

6. The strength of electromagnet with a given core proves to be proportional to the number of ampere turns.

7. Zinc seems to have been known long before the days of the alchemists as one the constituents of the alloy brass.

8. Many people seem to have serious concerns about possible health risks and the likelihood of accidents.The use of helium gas and standard leak detector proved to be an effective technique for measuring the beam properties.

Тема 37. Субъектный инфинитивный оборот с глаголами

Example: Our manager is sure to help us with the coming up exhibition. – Наш руководитель, безусловно, поможет нам провести предстоящую выставку. Исключения: is sure, is likely, is certain, is unlikely

Task. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

A.

1. The temperature of water is certain to increase up to its boiling point only.

2. Our teacher is sure to help us with our laboratory work.

3. Lasers are sure to have a promising future.

4. You are likely to wonder how the diameter of the Sun was measured.

5. The overloading of the line is likely to produce a short circuit.

6. Such minerals are likely to occur in some other places.

7. Sound is sure to travel faster through solids than liquids and gases.

8. Lasers are unlikely to be used in our everyday life soon.

9. The engineers are certain to know that alternating voltage can be increased and decreased.

10. The data are certain to be investigated in the shortest time possible.

B.

1. The instrument is not likely to be damaged, if all rules are followed.

2. Landing is certain to be the most difficult part of a flight to Venus, Mars and Mercury.

3. You are likely to wonder how the diameter of the Sun was measured.

4. Sound is sure to travel faster through solids than liquids and gases.

5. The data are unlikely to be published in the foreign technical magazines.

6. Lasers are sure to do some jobs better and more economically than other devices.

7. The contract is not likely to be signed by the partners by the end of the month.

8. She is sure to take a postgraduate course at Moscow Institute of Power Engineering next year.

9. Superconductivity is certain to bring about a new technological revolution, some kind of prestige and scientific advantage in the new field of such a science as physics.

10. Successful management is sure to be based on 3 elements: leadership, motivation and communication.

11. Effective management is certain to be the key to business success.

12. Dirigibles are likely to be used for taking tourists to distant and beautiful places.

13. The existence of affordable and reliable electricity supplied in North America is sure to be a prerequisite for economic stability and long-term prosperity.

14. Concerns are certain to be raised over the prospect of electricity shortages and their effects on economic development where these take place.

15. For all its failings, the financial system is sure to provide services that are vital for long-term economic growth

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Тема 38. Инфинитив. Объектный инфинитивный оборот

Example: We consider | atom to be the basic particle of any matter. – Мы считаем, что атом является основной частицей любой материи.

Task. Translate the following sentences into Russian.

A.

1. Scientists believe new laser devices to be widely used in medicine.

2. We believe the speed limit to be the key factor of traffic safety.

3. Engineers suppose a new “night vision” system to enable drivers to see better after dark.

4. Scientists expect lasers to solve the problem of controlled thermonuclear reactions.

5. Designers expect dirigibles to be used for exploration of new territories.

6. Scientists in many countries consider propeller engines to be much more economical.

7. They expect a new sports-complex to be built in Sochy by Olympic games.

8. Do you think your postgraduates to pass their candidate’s exams perfectly?

9. Volta thought electricity to be generated due to the contact of the two dissimilar metals used.

10. We consider the voltaic pile to be the first generator converting chemical energy into electric energy.

B.

1. M. Faraday supposed a beam of light to reverse its polarization as it passed through a magnetized crystal.

2. We assume new energy technologies to hold the promise of profoundly changing the face of energy markets.

3. Employees and companies ordered the “Electrical system safety rules” to be the course designed to train all electrical staff on the proper care, maintenance, inspection and utilization of the power distribution system.

4. They assume the given course to help the manufacturers reduce the risk of the equipment damage.

5. We believe the impacts on human health and environment from electricity generation, distribution and usage to raise public concerns.

6. The students did not expect the questions at the exam to be too difficult for them to answer in no time.

7. We believe the pollution cap (limit) to be controlled both by public organizations and by executive authority.

8. The operator did not want the engine to be turned on without his permission.

9. Designers would like the weight and sizes of the transformer to be reduced a lot.

10. I should like her to look through my report before the scientific conference.

11. People considered dirigibles to be too slow and unreliable, that is why they were not used for a long time.

12. A Dutch physicist found a superconducting material to return to normal state when a strong magnetic field was applied.

13. We know propeller planes to fly slower than jet planes, therefore a new ventilator engine with a propeller has been built.

14. The economists consider the production to be the process of converting raw materials into useful goods.

15. Many people assume personal selling to be the major element in success.