II. Раскройте скобки, употребив глагол в соответствующей форме инфинитива, причастия или герундия:

1. It is necessary for the company (to make) some employees redundant.

2. This question is too difficult (to settle) without further consultations.

3. You’d better (to hurry) up or you’ll be late for the meeting.

4. There was nothing to do but (to wait).

5. They are said (to work) at the pilot project for two months.

6. We are looking forward (to see) you again and (to discuss) our plans.

7. He was made (to sign) a paper (to admit) his guilt.

8. People (to involve) in management spend a great deal of their time (to work).

9. It’s important (to create) a favourable impression when (to meet) clients.

10. They proposed (to minimise) the effect of redundancy by (to rely) on natural wastage.

11. I trained with a small firm, where I was able (to learn) the nitty-gritty of (to run) a small business.

12. We try (to stay) competitive by (to invest) heavily in advertising and promotion.

13. We regret (to inform) you that we are unable (to supply) the items you ordered, as we are completely out of stock.

14. I’m not sure I agree with all the obligations (to stipulate) in this contract. I’ll have to get a lawyer (to look) at it.

15. (To be) an energetic and competent manager, Mr. Collins initiated several new projects since (to join) the company.

16. Performance appraisals help (to assure) that (to promise) staff are not overlooked for promotion.

17. If you insist on (to thwart) my plan, I can go on (to work) at it without (to consult) you.

18. A clerk is an employee responsible for (to carry) out general office duties, (to fill) in forms and (to keep) records.

19. It’s for you (to decide) where (to work) after (to graduate) from the university.

20. A receptionist is a person (to employ) in an office (to receive) clients or guests, tell them how (to get) to the right office, answer the telephone, and arrange appointments.

III. Переведите предложения на русский язык:

1. Laws were made not to be broken, laws were made to stay within.

2. Interest rates have been raised in order to reduce inflationary pressures.

3. To give advice is easier than to follow it.

4. With prices rising very fast, there is no point in trying to save up.

5. Many of the documents mentioned above are now available on the Internet.

6. Nowadays people are struggling even more to make both ends meet.

7. It’s no use worrying about it. There’s nothing you can do.

8. I tried to tell you, but you were always too busy talking to listen.

9. To improve the situation, clearly defined rules need to be established.

10. Not knowing the language, I made myself understood by using gestures.

11. The suppliers made us wait for a couple of weeks.

12. There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself or hire someone.

13. A life spent making mistakes is more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

14. The primary purpose of the Academy of Public Administration is to educate current administrators and public officials.

15. Most elected officials want to be seen in a positive light for doing productive things.

16. Given limited resources, policymakers look for better ways to make use of available funds.

17. In order to deal with the problem of money laundering, a number of specialised governmental agencies were created.

18. Acquiring a good command of a foreign language is a must for the students of the Academy.

19. Entrepreneurship is considered to be a source of economic growth and competitiveness.

20. If you are about to resign, your first responsibility is to let your employer know that you are resigning.