Task 3 Translate the following sentences into Russian

1. The child couldn’t help but eat the hateful porridge.

2. She can’t help being ugly.

3. Nancy couldn’t help but wonder what he was thinking.

4. They couldn’t help but let me know when they were leaving.

5. No matter what you say, I can’t help but think so.

6. Sorry, I couldn’t help hearing your conversation with Mr. Dramond. And I think you are right.

7. I have listened to your explanation very carefully but I can’t help but contradict you.

8. Jerry couldn’t help forgiving Liz, he loved her so much.

9. You will not help but love the puppy, it’s so cute!

10. I can’t help remembering again and again the happy day we spent in Italy.

TASK 4. Use either an infinitive or a gerund or both in the sentences below.

1. When did you begin ______________ (to study) English?
2. We had better start _____________ (to get) ready to the airport.
3. Peter continued ______________ (to read) long after his friends had gone to bed.
4. Lesley went on ____________ (to work) even though it was late.
5. After the presentation of the new financial document the Prime Minister went on __________ (to praise) the Chancellor.
6. The Prime Minister went on _________ (to praise) the Chancellor for more than an hour.
7. Jane stopped ____________ (to check) the oil level in the engine.
8. We are so happy! The baby has stopped ___________ (to wake) up during the night now.
9. Do you want to go on ____________ (to learn) another language after you have passed your German final test?
10. We’ll have to stop __________ (to get) petrol, the tank is practically empty.
11. My grandpa stopped __________ (to work) when he was 65.
12. Sorry, I am late. I had to stop __________ (to pick) up the children from school.
13. Margaret Thatcher was said to be slow at school but she went on __________ (to be) the Prime Minister.
14. Jane went on ___________ (to sleep) for another two hours.
15. The newcomer told us his name and went on ___________ (to introduce) us to his wife.
16. The meeting was so boring. The managing director went on __________ (to talk) for hours.
17. After discussing the economy, the minister went on __________ (to talk) about foreign policy.
18. As long as you see the doughnut, you are an optimist. As soon as you start __________(to see) the hole, you cease __________ (to be) an optimist, you are a pessimist.