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| noun/pronoun + active verb + to-infinitive m Complex Subject l | ||||
| sb | seems/seemed appears/appeared happens/happened proved turned out | to do sth to be done to be doing sth to have done sth to have been doing sth to have been done | кажется, казалось, по-видимому случилось так, что оказалось | |
| e.g. Her eyes were red. She seemed to have been crying. | ||||
| sb | is was will be | sure certain bound likely unlikely | to do sth to be done to be doing sth to have done sth to have been doing sth to have been done | несомненно, весьма вероятно обязательно вероятно вряд ли |
| e.g. He is likely to arrive a bit late. | ||||
13. Translate into Russian.
1. The discussion appears to have been friendly and fruitful. 2. He seems to be sincere but I don’t completely trust him. 3. To our surprise the stranger turned out to be an old friend of my mother’s. 4. If you happen to find it, please let me know. 5. He seems to be satisfied to be doing nothing. 6. His private life is unlikely to have any bearing on his competence as a manager. 7. His decision proved to be a good one. 8. Knowing Jim, he is bound to be late.
14. Paraphrase using the Complex Subject.
Model: T – It seems that money doesn’t make us happy.
St – Money doesn’t seem to make us happy.
15. Answer the questions using the Complex Subject + to seem, to appear, to turn out, to prove, to happen.
Model: T – Why did Steve give up his job? (dull and uninteresting)
St – It turned out to be dull and uninteresting.
1. cruel and narrow-minded; 2. to have a frightful temper; 3. to be out; to call; 4. to come across; on the way to...; 5. to be well-qualified and experienced; 6. to change one’s mind; 7. to work at one’s report; 8. to mention it again
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16. Answer the teacher’s questions and add sentences logically connected.
Model: T – Does my departure upset your plans.
k It seems to. I expected you to drive me to town.
St –
m It doesn’t seem to. You can do as you like.
17. Paraphrase using the Complex Subject + to be (un)likely/certain/sure/ bound.
Model: T – I will probably be late home tonight.
St – I am likely to be late home tonight.
Answer the teacher’s questions and explain why you think so.
