Ermolaeva_L_D_Ekonomika_i_biznes_1

Test-Paper on the gerund

Variant II

I. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the forms and functions of the Gerund.

1.My investing shares in this Unit Trust caused some debates in my family.

2.He hated the idea of being interfered in his business.

3.After having informed the client about the deal the broker sent him a contract note.

4.After having been informed about the amount of commission charged for the deal the client decided to refuse it.

5.There are many ways of making reasonable profits.

6.Don‟t you mind his having changed the content of the advertisement?

7.The proper tax system can‟t be designed without taking into account public policy objectives.

8.They object to his participating in negotiations.

9.I insist on the date and time of the deal being changed.

II. Choose the proper form of the Gerund.

1. He likes ………… people about their incomes.

a) asking, b) being asked, c) having been asked

2. He doesn‟t like ……. about his income.

6. The company succeeded in ……. its share of the market. a) retaining, b) being retained, c) having retained

7.After ……. the market research survey the chief marketing adviser presented it for the Board.

a) preparing, b) having prepared, c)being prepared

8.The Board insists on the financial analysis …….. by an independent auditor.

a) making, b) being made, c) having been made

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TEST-PAPER ON PARTICIPLE

Variant I

I.Translate the following sentences paying attention to the forms and functions of the participle.

1.The goods required could not be shipped immediately.

2.The policy sets down in full detail all the conditions agreed between two parties.

3.The house completely destroyed bу fire appeared to have been insured.

4.Large companies investing millions each day make large profits for their shareholders.

5.Upgrading the product we‟ll get better prices and therefore higher profits.

6.The customers‟ premiums received by insurance company are invested in the best possible ways.

7.Insurance companies can calculate statistically the risk, involved in any insurance contract.

8.If fixed by an insurance firm a premium can‟t bе changed bу an insured person.

9.While using the car in a city a motorist has to pay a higher premium.

10.Members of the Stock Exchange buying and selling certain type of shares are known as market makers.

II.Translate the sentences paying attention to the absolute Participle Constructions and underline them.

1.The plant having been supplied with good raw materials, the quality of products has been much improved.

2.All arrangements having been made between the partners, a deed of partnership was drawn up.

3.The deal having been struck, the shares were paid for in two weeks.

4.The three stages – growth, maturity (зрелость) and decline (упадок) are common to all markets, new consumers entering the market during the growth stage.

5.The Stock Exchange being a world market, the shares and securities of public companies are bought and sold there.

6.An agreement having been reached, the contract was signed.

7.The wholesaler‟s premises being usually a large warehouse, large quantities of goods may be stored there.

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TEST-PAPER ON PARTICIPLE Variant II

I. Translate the sentences paying attention to the forms and functions

of participles.

1. Having been obtained incidentally the information was used by the

speculator for buying stocks.

3.The information obtained by the stockbroker was sold to the speculator.

4.Being very busy he was not able to take the visitor.

5.Buying stocks and bonds issued by a number of companies an investor reduces the risk of losing his money.

6.Companies wishing to raise more money for expansion can, some-

times, issue more shares.

7. The question discussed at the meeting yesterday concerned the price of stocks issued.

8. Records of sales being kept by an accountant department are an important source of information for management.

9.Top management approved the prices proposed by marketing

department

10.Another external factor affecting the company‟s price decisions is

competitors‟ prices.

II. Translate the sentences paying attention to the absolute Participle Constructions and underline them.

1. Money permitting, we‟ll invest it in the mutual fund.

2.There being a large demand for shares, their price rises.

3.Recession having affected the economy of the country, stock prices of many companies fell.

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4.The Stock Exchange has been reorganized, each member was allowed to buy

and sell shares on behalf of a client.

5.He conducting his business affairs carelessly, they must be in great confusion.

6.The use of computers on the Stock Exchange having been increased, the Stock Exchange became a more perfect market.

7.The company‟s financial affairs being approved by the council, its shares are traded on the Stock Exchange.

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