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XI. Transform the following complex sentences into simple ones using the Absolute Participle Complex.

Model A: As the weather was sunny and warm, we went for a walk.

The weather being sunny and warm, we went for a walk.

  1. As the hour was late, we hurried home.

  2. As her son is ill, she can’t go to work.

  3. As the night was warm, they slept outdoors.

Model B: As our teacher had visited England, we asked her to tell us about that country.

Our teacher having visited England, we asked her to tell us about that country.

  1. As the rain had ruined my hat, I had to buy a new one.

  2. When the match had ended, the people began to leave the stadium.

  3. After the sun had risen, the travellers continued their way.

Model C: As all the shops were closed, we couldn’t buy anything.

All the shops being closed, we couldn’t buy anything.

  1. As the bridge was destroyed, nobody could cross the river.

  2. As the road was being repaired, we had to go there by train.

  3. As the house was being built, people hoped to get new flats soon.

Model D: When the waiting-room had been cleaned, the passengers were let in.

The waiting room having been cleaned, the passengers were let in.

  1. When the classroom had been aired, the teacher asked the pupils to come in.

  2. As the magazine had been read, Ann gave it to her fellow – student.

  3. As all the tickets had been sold out, we couldn’t see the performance.

XII. Translate the following letter into English. Use participles and Participle Complexes.

3 березня

Дорогі Валері і Уолтер!

Оскільки вже пройшло близько трьох місяців з часу нашого весілля, ми думаємо, вже давно час припинити лінуватись і, накінець, подякувати вам за ваш чудовий подарунок і за фото вашої сім’ї, що ви нам прислали.

Нам дуже сподобався ваш подарунок. Ми відразу знайшли для нього місце в нашій новій квартирі. Але дуже шкода, що ви, налякані далекою і втомливою дорогою, не були разом з нами на нашому весіллі.

А як раді ми були, що ви спеціально для нас сфотогра- фувались! Ми думаємо, що ви всі дуже змінились, оскільки цілу вічність не бачились з вами. На одній із світлин видно, як ваш син Том піднімається на гору. Який вже він дорослий!

Ми сподіваємось, що у вас все в порядку, що ви насолоджуєтесь життям. Можливо, колись ви зможете до нас приїхати.

Ще раз дякуємо, бережіть себе.

З любов’ю Марк і Катрін.

XIII. Brain-storming. Read top ten concerns for 15- to 24-year olds and express your own ideas on the problem. Use participles and Participle Complexes.

Young people worry more than the older generation about having serious illness, being attacked or robbed, and being a burglary victim. They also worry more about food safety, road accident, being unable to work due to an illness or an accident and having enough to life on in retirement. A recent survey has shown that the top ten concerns of young people in Britain today are:

  • Being unemployed

  • Home being burgled /traffic pollution/ being physically assaulted

  • The effects of drug use

  • Being robbed or attacked while travelling

  • Having a serious illness /adequate provision for the elderly

  • Receiving adequate medical care if you are ill

  • The state providing an adequate pension

  • The level of taxation

  • The safety of the food we eat

  • Having enough to live on in retirement.

(From “Current”)