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Ex. 13 Compare the translation of Active and Passive and define the function
| 1. Strengthening metals means reinforcing them with artificial fibres. | Their being reinforced with artificial fibres makes them more corrosion resistant. |
| 2. Using atomic fuel for the production of electricity is one of the most promising sources of energy. | Atomic fuel has great possibilities. Its being used for the direct production of electricity is one of the most promising. |
| 3. Our professor likes inviting young specialists to take part in his researches. | But he avoids being invited to take part in their own researches. |
| 4. We are no longer surprised at watching a telecast from outer space. | We are no longer surprised at telecasts being shown from outer space. |
| 5. We can’t use these pieces of metal in the process without hammering them into thin sheets. | These pieces of metal can’t be used in the process without being hammered into thin sheets. |
| 6. Metallurgists are developing new processes by producing metals and alloys that meet the present-day requirements. | Some kinds of paints allow the metal to stay under water for several years without being repainted. |
7. Much effort is being given to find the most efficient means of generating electricity.
8. The aim of these measures is raising standards of service.
9. Supplied with books and scientific equipment the young scientist began experimenting.
Ex. 14Compare the translation of Gerund Indefinite and Perfect and define the function.
| 1. Heating the gas increases the speed of the molecules. | Their having overheated the gas changed the results of the experiment. |
| 2. The investigator mentioned his testing this material for strength. | The investigator mentioned his having tested this material for strength. |
| 3. Without improving the properties of this alloy we can’t use it in the production process. | Without having improved the properties of this alloy we couldn’t use it in the production process. |
Ex. 15Translate and define the function of the Gerund.
1. Using radioactive isotopes opens up new possibilities for medicine and agriculture.
2. John Dalton stated that atoms are incapable of being destroyed or created.
3. The Curies’ having discovered radium gave them the possibility of discovering other radioactive elements.
4. One of the ways of producing tremendous energy is imitating on the Earth the process that makes the Sun shine.
5. We know of the atomic reactor being fed with uranium 235.
6. After the young scientist’s report having been discussed at the conference it was published in a scientific journal.
7. We know of Yablochkov’s having found a brilliant solution to the difficult problem of using the electric arc for lighting.
8. While heavy atoms can be made to release energy by splitting, light atoms, such as hydrogen, can yield energy by being fused together.
9. Work on “braking” the H-bomb and on using the fusion process for generating electricity is going forward in several countries.
10. Conducting heat and electricity is the property of most metals. Their being good conductors of heat and electricity made them widely used in industry.
Ex. 16 Translate the text and find the Gerund.
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