Перевод oбъектного инфинитивного оборота:

I know them to have fulfilled their programme ahead of time.	Я знаю, что они выполнили свою программу досрочно.
It enabled the programme to be adopted.	Это давало возможность принять программу.

Объектный инфинитивный оборот следует за глаголами, обозначающими:

восприятие	желание	предположение	приказание, просьбу,
		или уверенность	разрешение
to see	to want	to expect	to order
to hear	to wish	to consider	to make
to watch	should/would	to think	to allow
to notice	like	to suppose	to permit
to observe		to know	etc.
to feel, etc.		to believe, etc.

Примечание:

После глаголов восприятия, а также после глаголов to make, to let инфинитив употребля­ется без частицы to.

Exercise 27. Find the proper translation of English sentences with the Complex Object.

1. We know this scientist to study the Law of Supply and Demand.

a. Мы знаем ученого, который изучает закон спроса и предложения.

b. Мы знаем, что этот ученый изучает закон спроса и предложения.

c. Известно, что этот ученый изучает закон спроса и предложения.

2. I want the students to read this article.

a. Я хочу, чтобы студентам прочитали эту статью.

b. Я хочу прочитать студентам эту статью.

c. Я хочу, чтобы студенты прочитали эту статью.

3. I often see them play tennis.

a. Я вижу их играющими в теннис.

b. Я часто вижу , как они играют в теннис.

c. Часто видят, как я играю в теннис.

4. We expect them to return in May.

a. Мы ожидали их возвращения в мае.

b. Мы надеемся вернуться к ним в мае.

c. Мы ожидаем, что они вернутся в мае.

5. I don’t want him to be interrupted.

a. Я не хочу перебивать его.

b. Я не хочу, чтобы его перебивали.

c. Я не хочу, чтобы он перебивал меня.

Exercise 28. Read and translate the following sentences. Analyze the use of the Complex Object.

1. I don't think this fact to be of value in this case. 2. They expected us to have found the answer to this question. 3. Let me see it. 4. Make him explain it. 5 I should like you to do this work at once. 6. Some of the delegates may wish the report to be translated into their native languages. 7. We suppose them to have changed the time-table. 8. We want foreign firms to invest capital in our economy. 9. Do you want our firm to deliver the equipment on FOB terms? 10. The Managing Director expects the Company to change its export policy. 11. I'd like you to make an appointment for Mr. Mennon for tomor­row. 12. We expect Mr. Smith to arrive in Moscow tomorrow at 9 p.m. 13. The president wants the manager to see the businessmen off. 14. We'd like you to reduce the prices because we are going to place a very large order.

Exercise 29. Combine sentences using the Complex Object.

Model: I heard him. He answered the door -bell.

I heard him answer the door-bell.

1. I heard. They argued about the right method of approach to the matter. 2. We heard. He made a report on his new discovery. 3. We didn’t notice them. They passed by. 4. I heard. Mrs. Jones accepted the invitation. 5. He saw the secretary. She typed a letter. 6. I haven't heard the client. He called the manager. 7. I felt his hand. His hand shook. 8. I will let you. You will use my car. 9. The visitors saw the president. The president pulled the door open. 10. We saw him. He stole fruit from the market. 11.I heard the Chairman. He made an an­nouncement.

Exercise 30. Answer the questions using the same structure as in the model.

Model: A. Did he pay the bill?

B. Well, I didn't actually see him pay it.

I. Did the officer copy the documents? 2. Did the secretary post the letter? 3. Did the clerk open the safe? 4. Did she take the money? 5. Did the employee read the instructions? 6. Did our Customer's dele­gation arrive for negotiations yesterday? 7. Did he prepare the docu­ments for the talks? 8. Did the clerk take the caller to Mr. Black's of­fice? 9. Did she look through these documents last week? 10. Did she make an appointment with the manager? 11. Did the customer pay in cash?

Exercise 31. Use the Complex Object in your own sentences as in the model.

Model 1: to fix an appointment for someone for Monday;

I would like you (him, her) to fix an appointment for me

for Monday.

to have a good time at the party; to arrange everything by the time I come back; to brief me on the latest development; to show them the historical monuments of the city; to tell me the news in brief; to en­tertain the guests; to be responsible for the tour of the city; to accept this responsible post .

Model 2: to answer a telephone call;

I want a telephone call (to be) answered.

to publish the historical manuscripts; to do the work properly; to for­get this incident; to follow my advice: to tell the story in brief: to or­der a long-distance call; to take the papers out of the brief-case.

Exercise 32. Answer the questions using the verbs given in brackets.

Model: A. Has she translated the contract yet? (believe)

B. We believe her to have translated it.

1. Has he made the necessary measurements yet? (expect) 2. Does Mr. Black want to deliver the goods on these terms? (believe) 3. Have they discussed Mr. Smith's enquiry? (doubt) 4. Has he made an appointment? (consider) 5. Does he study the catalogues enclosed with letters? (suppose) 6. Has Mr. Blake said how many machines he wanted to buy? (believe) 7. Has Mr. Brown given the c.i.f. price yet? (doubt) 8. Have they checked the results yet? (as­sume) 9. Has she found an answer to this problem? (doubt) 10. Has the Manager read our export figures yet? (expect) 11. Does the exhibition give visitors an opportunity to get acquainted with the latest models? (believe) 12. Are these facts interrelated? (doubt) 13. Was the currency of payment confirmed at the last meeting? (suppose)

Exercise 33. Paraphrase the sentences using the verb "make" in the Complex Object.

Model: Why did he resign?

What made him resign?

1. Why did you buy such an expensive watch? 2. Why did they open new affiliates in Hamburg? 3. Why did the Manager give them a 3 per cent discount off the price? 4. Why did the Company spend so much money on purchases of raw materials? 5. Why did they advertize other models? 6. Why did they place the order with another firm? 7. Why did the President change the terms of payment? 8. Why did he borrow money at high interest? 9. Why did the Jacksons move to a small house? 10. Why did you ask it? 11. Why did you cross out these words? 12. Why did Mrs. Hardy cancel the appointment?

Exercise 34. Translate into English using the Complex Object.

1. Вы хотите, чтобы мы изменили условия поставки? – Нет, мы хотим, чтобы вы изменили условия платежа. 2. Они хотят, чтобы вы предоставили им скидку. 3. Он считает, что я должна печатать его письма. 4. Когда бы вы хотели, чтобы я позвонил вам? 5. Я никогда не слышал, чтобы он извинялся перед посетителем за опоздание. 6. Пусть секретарь повторит сообщение. 7. Заказчик ожидал, что фирма продлит гарантийный срок до 18 месяцев. 8. Мы хотели бы, чтобы вы создали совместное предприятие с одной из немецких фирм. 9. Видели ли вы когда-нибудь, чтобы она приходила в назначенное время? 10. Директор не разрешил ему уйти раньше. 11. Пусть он обдумает предложение заказчика. 12. Мы заметили, как он охотно принял новые обязанности. 13. Я не слышал, что он настаивает на этих условиях. 14. Позвольте мне начать подготовку к переговорам.

COMPLEX SUBJECT

Существительное (общий п.) / местоимение (именительный п.)	Глагол a) в страдательном залоге b) в действительном залоге c) to be +прилагательное	инфинитив
The new product (it)	a) is reported b) appears c) is sure	to be in great demand.