16. Read and translate the following sentences explaining the functions of words ending in -ing

1. Proper relation between theory and practice must be observed in training young specialists.

2. The students get their practical training while they are working at different firms.

3. From the very beginning the students are made responsible for their work.

4. Such an arrangement is leading to better understanding of a speciality, namely, to its application in daily practice.

5. Simple adding machines were known as far back as the 17th century.

6. In modern computers transistors are used for performing complicated operations.

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Cummulative review test

17. Translate the sentences.

1. Newton’s having established the law of inertia has provided scientists with a

means for setting satellites on proper orbits.

2. While he was studying at Cambridge his favourite occupation was

experimenting.

3. The Online Small Business Workshop is a highly-detailed and online course

on arming new business owners with the tools they need to start a new business.

4. When gathering information for your business plan, you can spend considerable

time learning about your market.

5. Having recognized the need of your market you could develop positive means

to meet this need.

6. For improving their knowledge in any particular field of science the students

use the materials available in the reading-room or in the library.

7. We also included an opening budget, cashflow projections, a summary of return

on investment, a furnishing’s and equipment list, a map of the area, and a site

analysis based on Planning Department information, on new and renovated

housing in the vicinity.

8. The American public relations experience dates back to the founding of the

Republic.

9. To create a quiet port basin and provide safe accommo­dation for the ships the harbour

should be protected from the wind and wave actions by special engineering works if

shel­tering has not been provided by nature.

10. A person can’t be successful without clear understanding of goals in his life.

11. It goes without saying.

12. The term “engineering” means the art of designing, construction or using

engines.

13. I’m seriously thinking about buying a house for my family.

14. There are embassies, cycling and walking tracks and lakes in many parts

of Canberra.

15. Opera House with its striking architecture is the symbol of Sydney together

with the bridge across the natural harbour.

16. In working for the Rockefellers, Ivy Lee tried to humanize them, to feature

them in real-life situations such as playing golf, attending church, and

celebrating birthdays.

18. Translate the following sentences into English

1. Не могли бы вы установить цены и условия поставки?

2. Сообщите нам, пожалуйста, расценки.

3. В свой бизнес-план для нового магазина мы обязательно включаем ту популярность, которую заработал наш нынешний магазин.

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