1. After studying filmmaking in New York, Kapoor started receiving acting offers in India.
2. Being embarrassed, I couldnt say a single word.
3. Artists must submit detailed lists of songs, casts and crew members when seeking approval to stage concerts in China.
4. He used two cameras at once, providing different shots for the same scene.
5. I came across this track by accident doing some research on other artists websites.
6. After premiering last week, the musical got excellent reviews.
7. On pitching his manuscript at the Isle of Man literature festival, the beginning writer got a contract.
LANGUAGE USE
Exercise 10. Paraphrase the sentences making them more formal. Use Ving.
1. I first met her when I was travelling in Latin America.
2. He couldnt miss the gig because hes a devoted fan of the band.
3. He got a degree in cinematography. Then he started filming documentaries.
4. As they didnt have enough money, they decided to put off the project.
5. She was a stranger in the town, thats why she got lost.
6. As soon as he moved to Hollywood he applied for a job.
7. Domestic music tourists spend, on average, £400 while they are attending festivals.
Exercise 11. Translate into English.
1. , .
2. , .
3. , , .
4. , .
5. , .
6. , .
7. , .
8. , .
Exercise 12. Complete in as many ways as possible.
1. On entering VGIK, I
2. Being a student, I
3. When a child, I
Exercise 13. Match the sentence parts and write new ones using participle clauses.
- She was a doctor a. she knew how to keep kids interested.
- I hoped to catch the train b. I found life in Tokyo very difficult.
3. Lisa was an experienced teacher c. I took a taxi.
- Dave didnt have enough time d. they spent a lot of time together.
- I dont speak Japanese e. he couldnt do the job well.
6. They were students f. she knew what complications this disease
could have.
Exercise 14. Translate into English.
1. , , .
2. .
3. , .
4. , .
5. , .
6. , .
7. , , .
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8. , .
9. , , . , .
10. , .
GRAMMAR
(PASSIVE PERFECT FORMS)
, .
: He has been asked to come.
He has not / hasnt been asked to come.
Why has he been asked to come?
: The plan had been fulfilled by the end of the week.
The plan had not / hadnt been fulfilled by the end of the week.
Had the plan been fulfilled by the end of the week?
: The film will have been shot by May.
( ) The film will not / wont have been shot by May.
Will the film have been shot by May?
GRAMMAR
AND READING
Exercise 15. Read the article. Translate the sentences containing Participles I, II and
