1. Мальчик жаловался, что его постоянно ругают и наказывают. A boy complained of being regularly scolded and punished. 2. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы поговорить с ним. I insist upon talking to him.3. Я с нетерпением ждал встречи с братом. I was looking forward to seeing my brother. 4. Мне что-то не хочется сегодня играть в футбол. I don’t feel like playing football today somehow. 5. Его обвинили в том, что он продал важные государственные секреты. He was accused of having sold important state secrets. 6. Он настаивал на том, что невиновен. He insisted on being innocent. 7. Он боялся, что его посадят в тюрьму. He was afraid of being put into prison. 8. Вы не возражаете, если я пойду гулять? Don’t you mind my going for a walk? 9. Я не могу не бояться. I can’t help being afraid. 10. Она жаловалась на то, что у нее нет времени. She was complaining on lacking of time.11. Продолжайте работать. Go on working. 12. Я настаиваю на том, чтобы его проверили. I insist on his being checked. 13. Мама возражает против того, что я играю в хоккей. My mother objects to my playing hockey. 14. Он жалуется на то, что я ему не Она боялась, что ее накажут. She was afraid of being punished.16. Перестаньте разговаривать. Stop talking. 17. Я не отрицаю, что был там вчера. I don’t deny having been there yesterday. 18. Я не возражаю, если вы уйдете пораньше. I don’t object to your leaving earlier. 19. Не могу не восхищаться работами этого художника. I can’t help admiring that painter’s works.
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1 James was hungry because he (had not eaten) any breakfast that morning.
2 The boys were (listening) to music when their friends arrived.
3 If I (had) more time, I’d learn the guitar.
4 He has been (doing) his homework for an hour and he still hasn’t finished it.
5 Do you know if all the invitations (have been sent) yet?
6 This time next week, I shall be (sitting) on a beach in California.
7 I saw Helen yesterday and she told me she (had had) a fantastic time on holiday.
8 Sometimes I wish I (knew) what other people were thinking.
9 Hurry up! The exam (starts) in five minutes.
10 Did you paint the house yourself or did you(have it painted) professionally?
11 Most of the people (watching) the concert were teenagers.
12 You look different! You (did not use to have) blonde hair, did you?
1) I prefer reading best-sellers. I prefer that, because in my opinion it is easier to reading ;)
2) I prefer books and films with happy ending. For example Harry Potter. I can't imagine that book and film with sad ending.
3) My favourite character from film is Johny Depp. He played in 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and in 'Edward Scissorhands' and also 'Sleepy Hollow' . These are my favourite films!
4) It was in Harry Potter. That enchantments and as well as dressing themselves were really great!
5) Hmmm.. It depends. It's difficult to small kids, but it is sometimes better than reader, because he sometimes twisting the words...