Ex. 1. Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.
1. He has lost weight. (seem)
He seems to have lost weight.
2. Tom is worried about something. (appear)
Tom appears ---
3. You know a lot of people. (seem)
You ---
4. My English is getting better. (seem).
5. That car has broken down. (appear)
6. David forgets things. (seem)
7. They have solved the problem. (claim)
Ex.2 Complete the sentences for each situation.
1. Lock the door. OK.
She told him to lock the door.
2. Why don't you come and stay with us for a few day? Yes, I'd love to.
They invited him ---
3. Can I use your phone? No!
She wouldn't let ---
4. Be careful. Don't worry. I will.
She warned ---
5. Can you give me a hand? Yes, of course.
He asked ---
6. Shall we get married? Yes, let's.
They decided ---
7. Please help me. OK.
She agreed ---
8. Can I carry your bag for you? No, thanks. I can manage.
He offered ---
9. Let's meet at 8 o'clock. OK, fine.
They arranged ---
10. What's your name? I'm not going to tell you.
She refused ---
Ex.3 Complete these sentences so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.
1. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed me to use his car.
2. I was surprised that it rained.
I didn't expect ---
3. Don't stop him doing what he wants.
Let ---
4. He looks older when he wears glasses.
Glasses make ---
5. I think you should know the truth.
I want ---
6. Don't let me forget to phone my sister.
Remind ---
7. At first I didn't want to apply for the job but Sarah persuaded me.
Sarah persuaded ---
8. My lawyer said I shouldn't say anything to the police.
My lawyer advised ---
9. I was told that I shouldn't believe anything he says.
I was warned ---
10. If you've got a car, you are able to travel round more easily.
Having a car enables ---
11. It is expected that the strike will end soon.
The strike is expected---
12. It is expected that the weather will be good tomorrow.
The weather is ---
13. It is believed that the thieves got in through the kitchen window.
The thieves ---
14. It is reported that many people are homeless after the floods.
Many people ---
15. It is thought that the prisoner escaped by climbing over a wall.
The prisoner ---
16. It is khown that the man drove through the town at 90 miles an hour.
The man is ---
17. It is reported that the building has been badly damaged by fire.
The building ---
18. It is said that the company is losing a lot of money.
The company ---
Ex.4. Insert “ to” before the infinitive in brackets where necessary
1. We had___put on our overcoats because it was cold..2. It is high time for you___go to bed.3. They heard the girl___cry out with joy. 4. I
would rather___stay at home today. 5. He did not want___play in the yard any more. 6. Would you like___go to England? 7. You look tired. You had better___go home. 8.He advised us (spend) a night in the basement.9.You can____ leave any time.10.The tourists made a fire____ warm up the kettle.11.It is a great fun ____swim with dolphins.12.The police asked us ____tell what we had seen.13.The two lovers went out so as _____listen to nightingales.14.I am too old __make such journeys15. I wanted___speak to Nick, but could not___find his telephone number. 16. It is time___get up. 17. Let me___help you with your homework. 18. I was planning___do a lot of things yesterday. 19. I'd like___speak to you. 20. I think I will be able___solve this problem. 21. What makes you___think you are right? 22. I will do all I can___help you. 23. I like___dance. 24. I'd like___dance. 25. She made me___repeat my words several times. 26. I saw him___enter the room. 27. She did not let her mother___go away. 28. Do you like___listen to good music? 29. Would you like___listen to good music? 30. That funny scene made me___laugh. 31. Before he let us ___go he made us (promise ____not tell) anyone what we had seen.32.The children were made ___ obey.33.Please let me ____ know your decision as soon as possible.34.You look tired. You had better ___go home.35.It is easy __be wise after the event.36.She should let you___ make up your own mind.37.We got there two hours early so we could be the first people __ arrive.
Ex.5.Combine two parts of the sentence using infinitive:
The boy had many toys which he could play with.
The boy had many toys to play with.
1. I have no books which I can read. 2. Is there anybody who will help you with your spelling? 3. Don't forget that she has a baby which she must take care of. 4. Have you got anything that you want to say on this subject? 5. There was nothing that he could do except go home. 6. I have only a few minutes in which I can explain these words to you. 7. Here is a blanket which will warm you up.8. Here are some more facts which will prove that your theory is correct.9. Here is something which you can rub on your hands. It will soften them. 10. Here are some screws with which you can fasten the shelves to the wall. 11. Here are some tablets which will relieve your headache. 12. Here are some articles which must be translated for tomorrow. 13.1 have brought you a book which you can read now, but be sure and return it by Saturday. 14. Soon we found that there was another complicated problem that we were to consider. 15. The girl was quite young when both her parents died and she remained alone with two younger brothers who she had to take care of.
Ex.6. Change the sentences using infinitive:
He is so old that he can’t work.
He is too old to work.
1. The problem is so difficult that it is impossible to solve it. 2. The box is so heavy that nobody can carry it. 3. The baby is so little that it cannot walk. 4. He is so weak that he cannot lift this weight. 5. She is so busy that she cannot talk to you. 6. She was so inattentive that she did not notice the mistake. 7. The rule was so difficult that they did not understand it. 8. He was so stupid that he did not see the joke. 9. She has got so fat that she cannot wear this dress now. 10. The accident was so terrible that I don't want to talk about it. 11. They were so empty-headed that they could not learn a single thing. 12. The window was so dirty that they could not see through it. 13. She was so foolish that she could not understand my explanation.
Ex.7.Replace the group of words in italics by an infinitive or an infinitive construction.
It is important that he should understand this.
It is important for him to understand this.
He was the first man who arrived.
He was the first man to arrive.
1. The captain was the last man who left the ship.
2. There are a lot of sheets that need mending.
3. I was astonished when I heard that he had left the country.
4. There was no place where we could sit.
5. I can not go to the party. I have nothing that I can wear.
6. I want a kitchen in which I can cook.
7. It is said that she has a frightful temper.
8. It is said that the murderer is hiding in the woods near your house.
9. It is said that he was a brilliant scientist.
10. It seems the crime was committed by a left- handed man.
11. Is it likely that he will arrive before six?
12. He was the only one who realized the danger.
13. It is necessary that everyone should know the truth.
Ex.8. Translate the following sentences using idioms and set expressions with infinitive:
1.Не мог бы ты сделать мне одолжение и убраться с моей дороги, Джон? 2.Давид постарался не потревожить чуткого сна своей жены.3.Вышагивая вместе по улице, мужчины начали говорить на профессиональные темы. 4.Аманда захотела стать няней, но её отец пресёк это. 5. Мягко выражаясь, она была невежлива. 6. Ваша работа оставляет желать лучшего. 7. Сказать по правде, я не люблю бокс. 8. Вашей сестре трудно угодить. 9. Начнем с того, что я занят. 10. На него было приятно смотреть. 11. Короче говоря, он не сдал экзамен. 12. Мы все были рады, не говоря уже о маме: она сказала, что это самый счастливый день в ее жизни. 13. Твое сочинение оставляет желать лучшего. 14. Это очень странно, по меньшей мере. 15. Для начала, она открыла все окна. 16. С моим соседом трудно иметь дело. 17. По правде говоря, я очень устал. 18. Его поведение оставляет желать лучшего. 19. Мягко выражаясь, вы меня удивили. 20. На этих детей приятно посмотреть. 21. Короче говоря, они поженились. 23. Вам трудно угодить. 24. По меньшей мере, мы были удивлены. 25. С ней трудно иметь дело. 26 Что делать? 27. Начнем с того, что он болен. 28. Чтобы читать Диккенса в оригинале, вы должны хорошо знать язык. 29. Мягко выражаясь, он не прав. 30. Ребенку не с кем играть. 31. Видеть значит верить. 32. Чтобы успеть на этот поезд, вы должны поторопиться. 33. Не может быть и речи о покупке машины в этом году. 34. Книга оставляет желать лучшего. 35. Сказать по правде, мне это не нравится. 36. Короче говоря, он не сделал урок. 37. В нашей семье мама всегда встает первая.38. На нее приятно смотреть.39. Чтобы перевести эту статью, вы должны воспользоваться словарем.40. Ему было не с кем обсудить эту проблему.
Ex.9. Translate into Russian paying attention to Active Infinitive и Passive Infinitive:
1. Nature has many secrets to be discovered yet. 2. To improve your phonetics you should record yourself and analyze your speech. 3. This is the book to be read during the summer holidays. 4. To be instructed by such a good specialist was a great advantage. 5. To play chess was his greatest pleasure. 6. The child did not like to be washed. 7. Isn't it natural that we like to be praised and don't like to be scolded? 8. Which is more pleasant: to give or to be given presents? 9. He is very forgetful, but he doesn't like to be reminded of his duties.
Ex.10. Translate into Russian paying attention to Perfect Infinitive:
1. I am awfully glad to have met you. 2. Sorry to have placed you in this disagreeable situation. 3. I am very happy to have had the pleasure of making your acquaintance. 4. I am sorry to have kept you waiting. 5. Sorry not to have noticed you. 7. I am sorry to have added some more trouble by what I have told you. 8. I remembered to have been moved by the scene I witnessed. 10. The child was happy to have been brought home. 11. The children were delighted to have been brought to the circus. 13. I am sorry to have spoilt your mood. 14. Maggie was very sorry to have forgotten to feed the rabbits.
Ex.11. Translate into English
1. Это книга, которую нужно прочитать. 2. У него потрясающая новость, которую он расскажет вам. 3. Поверьте, вам нечего бояться. 4. Мне о столь многом нужно подумать. 5. Нельзя терять время. 6. Есть несколько проблем, которые необходимо решить сейчас же.7. Это — платье, которое любую женщину сделает красивой.8. Дэвид не тот человек, который может осчастливить женщину.9. У нас долгая жизнь, которой нужно наслаждаться.10. Давай поищем место, где мы могли бы перекусить. 11. У него три сына, которых нужно вырастить. 12. Он первый понял их намерения. 13. Почему это я всегда все узнаю последним? 14. Он не тот человек, который может вас подвести. 15. У них не было желания спорить. 16. Амелия чувствовала желание высказаться. 17. Она сделала отчаянную попытку освободиться.
Ex 12.Combine two parts of the sentence using infinitive constructions:
E.g. He is sorry that he has said it. He is sorry to have said it.
1. She was sorry that she had missed the beginning of the concert. 2. I am glad that I see all my friends here. 3. I was afraid of going past that place alone. 4. My sister will be thrilled when she is wearing a dress as lovely as that. 5. We must wait till we hear the examination results. 6. She is happy that she has found such a nice place to live in. 7. I should be delighted if I could join you. 8. He hopes that he will know everything by tomorrow. 9. It is certain that it will rain if you don't take your umbrella. 10. Don't promise that you will do it, if you are not sure that you can.11. He was happy that he was praised by everybody. 12. He was very proud that he had helped his elder brother.
Ex.13. Open the brackets using the correct form of the infinitive:
1.Не seems (to read) a lot. 2. Не seems (to read) now. 3. He seems (to read) since morning. 4. He seems (to read) all the books in the library. 5. I want (to take) you to the concert. 6.1 want (to take) to the concert by my father. 7. She hoped (to help) her friends. 6. She hoped (to help) by her friends. 9. I hope (to see) you soon. 10. We expect (to be) back in two days. 11. He expected (to help) by the teacher. 12. The children seem (to play) since morning. 13. I am glad (to do) all the homework yesterday. 14. She seems (to work) at this problem ever since she came here. 15 I am sorry (to break) your pen.
Ex.14. Make the sentences passive.
Model: They saw him do it. — He was seen to do it.
1. Everybody heard her say that. 2. The neighbours noticed the burglar get into the house. 3. The policeman saw the car disappear in the tunnel. 4. The public made the poet read some more of his poetry.5 We'll let you go to the match. 6. Tom's father made his son apologize. 7. They consider him to be an expert in his sphere. 9. She regards her father a perfect example to follow. 10. Everybody knows that this theatre was built by a famous architect. 11. They suspect that the teenager helped them. 12. We expect that they have learnt the truth.
Ex.15. Open the brackets using the correct form of the infinitive:
I hate (to bother) you, but the students are still waiting (to give) books for their work. 2. He seized every opportunity (to appear) in public: he was so anxious (to talk) about. 3. Is there anything else (to tell) her? I believe she deserves (to know) the state of her sick brother. 4. He began writing books not because he wanted (to earn) a living. He wanted (to read) and not (to forget). 5. I consider myself lucky (to be) to that famous exhibition and (to see) so many wonderful paintings. 6. He seems (to know) French very well: he is said (to spend) his youth in Paris. 7. The woman pretended (to read) and (not to hear) the bell. 8. You seem (to look) for trouble. 9. It seemed (to snow) heavily since early morning: the ground was covered with a deep layer of snow. 10. They seemed (to quarrel): I could hear angry voices from behind the door. 11. Perhaps it would upset her (to tell) the truth of the matter. 12. They are supposed (to work) at the problem for the last two months. 13. The only sound (to hear) was the snoring of grandfather in the bedroom. 14. Her ring was believed (to lose) until she happened (to find) it during the general cleaning. It turned out (to drop) between the sofa and the wall. 15. They seemed (to wait) for ages.
Ex.16. Translate into English using the proper form of the infinitive:
1. Я рад, что рассказал вам эту историю. 2. Я рад, что мне рассказали эту историю. 3. Я хочу познакомить вас с этим писателем. 4. Я хочу, чтобы меня познакомили с этим писателем. 5. Я рад, что встретил ее на станции. 6. Я рад, что меня встретили на станции. 7. Мы очень счастливы, что пригласили его на вечер. 8. Мы очень счастливы, что нас пригласили на вечер. 9 Дети любят, когда им рассказывают сказки. 10. Я не предполагал останавливаться на этой станции. 11. Я не ожидал, что меня остановят. 12. Я сожалею, что причинил вам столько беспокойства. 13. Он будет счастлив, посетить эту знаменитую картинную галерею. 14 Он был счастлив, что посетил эту знаменитую картинную галерею. 15. Он не выносит, когда ему лгут. 16. Я вспомнил, что уже встречал это слово в какой-то книге.17. Мне очень жаль, что я пропустил эту интересную лекцию. 18. Она счастлива, что слышала концерт известного итальянского дирижера. 19. Она рада, что присутствовала на лекции. 20. Он очень доволен, что закончил свою книгу. 21 . Я только хочу, чтобы мне позволили помочь вам.. 22. Он был счастлив, что вернулся домой. 23. Он был счастлив, что снова дома. 24. Я сожалею, что прервал вас. 25. Я сожалею, что не застала вас дома. 26. Я рада, что дала вам нужные сведения.
Ex.17. Use the verbs in brackets in the required form
1.I like (give) presents to friends, but even more I like (give) gifts. 2. She is so lucky (have) such a good family, (see) all love and care since childhood. 3. The dictionary seems (belong) to my great-grandfather. It appears (publish) ages ago. 4. The young man seemed (study) Marion, and she gave him a cold stare. 5. The key to the grandfather clock was believed (lose) some twenty years before. 6. One more window remained (wash). 7. The child is so pale! She ought (have) a change of food and air. 8. Well, sir, I want (take) my words back. I'm sorry (call) you names. 9. The case was urgent. The man had (operate on). 10. He was sorry (not notice) the fax on the secretary's table. 11. Everybody is going (give) a rise. 12. Parenthood, someone once said, is the only 24-hour-a-day job for which you (not pay) overtime. 13. The country is considered (make) enormous progress this year. 16. English people don't like (tell) what to do.
Ex.18. Finish the sentences:
I want: чтобы вы пришли вовремя, проконсультировались с врачом, они пригласили вас, она не обращала внимания на его глупые шутки, мы выиграли матч, они могли хорошо говорить по- английски, она не опаздывала на занятия.
He made: меня переделать доклад, нас остаться дома, не ехать в плохую погоду на машине, мужчину открыть его портфель, ее больше помогать пожилым родителям, их выслушать его, поверить его теплым словам и обещаниям.
Ex.19. Use the required form of the infinitive :
He seemed…..all the friendliness he had shown at our first meeting. ( to lose)
1. It became clear that Charles was still idle. He seemed…..scarcely any law.( to read)
2. My mother thought that his hobbies would get him nowhere. In this she turned out ….wrong .( to be)
3. In front of the window there was a small table and Harry was sitting at it, peering at a pile of papers which he seemed…..or….. (to copy, to translate).
4. When I arrived there I didn’t see the dog. Not much else seemed …. (to change)
5. He has never been known …. his temper at rehearsals.( to lose)
6. Monty was rumoured ….his wife. (to divorce)
7. His death was supposed …. by the fire. ( to cause)
8. They were understood …..( to quarrel)
9. I suspected him …his mind.( to change)
10. George was a tempting person …. about.( to gossip)
11. They are bound …..to their offer.( to agree)
12. The commander was heard … the instruction. ( to give)
13. The rocket was seen …. up ( fly)
14. He is believed …..the great authority in the subject.( to be)
15. The plane was reported ….while landing.( to crush)
16. He is said ….a sailor in his youth.( to be)
Ex.20. Use the required form of the infinitive in its function of subjective predicative:
1. People were asked . . . which of the four courses they preferred. (to indicate)
2. "Do you know who made up the story?" "No, but it's said . . . someone in the office. » (to be)
3. We were alleged . . . our official knowledge to make some money. (to use)
4. They went off, and I was left . . . the situation. (to face)
5. They were understood . . . . (to quarrel)
6. "Have you seen anything of Roberta lately?" "She is supposed . . . a book. » (to write)
7. No one seemed to know her whereabouts. She was thought . . . with friends in the country. (to stay)
18. She was not expected . . . , but she did. (to reply)
Ex.21.Complete the following sentences
1. The idea was.... 2. What I want is.... 3. The main point is.... 4. To travel means.... 5. The only thing to do was.... 6. To tell a white lie is ... 7. To live is ... .8. The secret of life is ... .9. Money is......10. ... is to believe.11. ... is my aim in life.12. ... would be madness.13. It makes me feel good ...14. It was unnatural....15. It annoyed them ....16. ... is everybody's wish.
Ex.22. Translate the following into English using infinitives as part of a compound verbal predicate:
1. Это оказалось правдой. (to turn out)
2. Он, кажется, получил все, что хотел. (to seem)
3. «Где Майкл?» — «Он, кажется, работает библиотеке». (to seem)
4. Казалось, что у него нет дружеских отношений ни с кем в группе. (to appear)
5. Боб взглянул на мать, чтобы понять, как она реагирует на разговор. Но она, казалось, не слушала. (to seem)
6. Его сведения оказались правильными. (to turn out)
7. Казалось, что она пишет или рисует. (to seem)
8. Казалось, что сплетни эти не были восприняты моими братьями всерьез. (to seem)
9. Он, кажется, мой единственный друг. (to seem)
10. Мой отец слушал серьезно или, по крайней мере, создавалось впечатление, что он слушал. (to appear)
11. У нас, кажется, уже был этот разговор раньше. (to seem)
12. Похоже, никто из вас не знает, как вести себя прилично. (to seem)
13. Было такое впечатление, что он не слышал, что она сказала. (to appear)
14. Я не знал этого парня, но он, кажется, всем тогда нравился. (to seem)
15. Случилось так, что он был приглашен на обед к Роджеру. (to happen)
16.Так случилось, что я первый узнал об этом. (to happen)
Ex.23. Supply where necessary the particle “to” before the infinitive used as objective predicative:
1. He was making every effort to induce his father . . . change his mind.
2. But I got him . . . talk.
3. Nevertheless, on those mornings he could not bring himself . . . read the political correspondents' gossip columns.
4. I knew that he would never encourage his daughter . . . marry a fortune.
5. As he answered her question, I noticed her . . . look surprised.
6. I could feel the blood . . . leave my face in a rush.
7. Understand once and for all, I won't have you . . . say this sort of thing!
8. The doctor had expressly forbidden him . . . talk.
9. He did not hear the car . . . arrive.
10. He had never known his uncle . . . express any sort of feeling.
11. I wasn't prepared to let him . . . go out alone.
12. He was not only giving them the chance, he was pressing them . . . do so.
13. I will try to make the thing . . . work.
14. They watched Esther . . . return after a time.
15. He drew out a stiff, plain pocket-book I had often seen him . . . use in meetings and began to write down numbers.
Ex.24.Translate into English using infinitive constructions:
1. Кажется, они приняли приглашение господина Брауна.
2. Как известно, Оксфордский университет — старейший в Англии. 3. Полагают, что комиссия все еще рассматривает этот вопрос. 4. Сэр Генри считался одним из лучших адвокатов в Лондоне. 5. Ожидают, что он вернется сегодня вечером. 6. Говорят, что она уже уехала из гостиницы. 7.Я хочу, чтобы ты пришел ко мне сегодня. 8.Он почувствовал, как кто-то коснулся его руки. 9. Вы помните, кто ушел из лаборатории последним? 10.Все ждали, когда Холмс расскажет о новом деле. 11. Никто не ожидал, что он окажется беспринципным человеком. 12. Никто не знал, что профессор Хилл работает над этой проблемой уже два года. 13. Мать заставила сына переписать упражнение. 14. Чтобы знать английский язык ты должен много работать. 15.Известно, что он готовится к экзаменам.
Ex.25.Use “to” before the Infinitives where possible:
1. We did everything we could ... make him ... join us. 2. You can't... make me ... do what I don't want.... 3. Are you sure you can ... afford ... waste another year? 4. You need ... take more care of yourself. 5. It would be very foolish ... let the child ... have his way. 6. Let the next student... come in now. 7. We'd rather ... take a train than ... fly. 8. Why not... go with us? Let's ... have fun! 9. You'd better ... stay in bed not... make your cold ... get worse. 10. I need a car ... get to my country-house. 11. We heard the postman ... come up to the front door and then we saw him ... slip a thick envelope into the box. 12. He can't but... admire her beauty and talent. 13. You ought... have told me all this before. 14. We got them ... rebuild the house. 15. He was seen ... enter the house through the back door. 16. — What made you ... terrorize me? — I was made ... do it. 17. Will you be able ... let your son ... decide his future?
Ex 26. Choose the right form of the verb and translate the sentences into Russian:
1. It was not easy for Jane to make him (believe, to believe) that she had won one million dollars.2. For Crisp not (to be laughed at, to laugh at) at school, he had to have his hair cut.3. Modern generation is selfish enough (to question, question, to be questioning) the wisdom of its eldest.4. They waited in silence for dinner (to be served, to serve, to have been served).5. There was only one thing for George (to do, to be done) as to wait till morning came.6. Nobody wants (to be deserted, to desert) in a very cruel manner.7. He intended (to hide, to have hidden) the portrait in an old upstairs room, so that no one could see it (changing, change).8. Dorian Gray preferred (to choose, to be chosen, to have chosen) the life of indulgence and sensual pleasure.9. Nobody expected modern children (to be bombarded, to bombard) with advertisements on the television.10. I looked at Jack and saw him (go, to go, going) to great pains (to conceal, conceal) his unpleasant feelings to everybody who was going to ask about his wife’s prematurely death.11. I feel that it was a mistake (to have met, meet, met) you in my way. 12. Oscar Wilde is known (to write, to have written) in a dramatic, somewhat exaggerated style, and to choose words to express extremes. 13. When we thoughtfully analyze Oscar Wilde’s “The picture of Dorian Gray” we notice that the main character is the person who makes people (to despise, despise) him.
Ex.27.Translate the story using infinitive or infinitive constructions where possible:
1.Когда Джордж бежал от своего хозяина и пробирался в Канаду, он случайно встретил мистера Вильсона, владельца фабрики, где он раньше работал, и рассказал ему всю историю своей жизни. 2.Говорили, что покойный отец Джорджа был богатый и знатный джентльмен. 3.Казалось, он любил своих детей, но он был слишком легкомысленным человеком, чтобы подумать об их будущем, и после его смерти всего его дети были проданы, чтобы уплатить его долги .4. Джордж слышал, как кричала и плакала его мать, когда его брали от нее. 5. Джордж и его старшая сестра были случайно куплены одним и тем же рабовладельцем, и первое время ребенок не чувствовал себя одиноким. 6. Но он часто видел, как бьет его сестру, и от этого ребенок жестоко страдал (и это заставляло ребенка жестоко страдать). 7.Он не мог не плакать, когда слышал стоны и рыдания несчастной девушки. 8. Вскоре хозяин приказал отвезти сестру Джорджа в Новый Орлеан и продать ее там, на рынке. 9. Мальчик остался один: не было никого, кто мог бы позаботиться о нем, кто мог бы сказать ему ласковое слово. 10. Когда Джордж вырос, его послали работать на фабрику мистера Вильсона, который оказался очень добрым человеком и хорошо обращался со своими рабочими. 11.Джордж изобрел очень ценную машину, которая, как было известно, приносила его хозяину большую прибыль. 12. Вскоре Джордж встретил Элизу и женился на ней. Она была очень добрая и красивая, и Джордж считал себя самым счастливым человеком на земле. 13. Но счастье его было недолговечно (to be of short duration): его хозяин был не такой человек, который мог бы допустить, чтобы его негр был счастлив. 14. Джорджа заставили уйти с фабрики, бросить работу, которую он так любил, и вернуться к хозяину. 15. Чтобы унизить Джорджа еще больше, хозяин приказал ему бросить Элизу и жениться на другой женщине. Этого Джордж уже вынести не мог, и он решил бежать в Канаду.
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