5. translate the following sentences into english using the gerund. 1. беседа с ним занимает около часа. 2. курение вредно для здоровья. 3. плыть далеко – опасно. 4. рисование – полезное развлечение для детей. 5. писать ему об этом бесполезно. он получит письмо только в следующем месяце. 6. чтение – моё хобби. 7. они начали громко разговаривать. 8. студенты закончили обсуждать доклад и докладчика. 9. прекрати разговаривать со мной таким тоном. 10. он начал готовиться к докладу.

1) Talking to him is taking about an hour.
2) Smoking is bad for health.
3) Swimming far is dangerous.
4) Drawing is useful amusement for kids.
5) Writing to him is useless. He will get the letter only next month.
6) Reading is my hobby.
7) They started talking loudly.
8) Students finished discussing the report and thanked reporter.
9) Stop talking to me in that tone.
10) He started preparing for report.

Present Simple
• I always close the window at night
• Our lesson starts at 10 o'clock
• The Earth goes around the Sun.
• The prince gets on his horse and rides away.
Past Simple
• I flew to London last year.
• They graduated four years ago.
• Princess Diana visited a lot of schools.
• I woke up, took a shower, got dressed and went out.
• I took music courses when I was 9 years old.
Future Simple.
• We'll visit Paris one day.
• It won't be easy to open that door.
• I'll meet you and tell you a story
• I'm afraid the rain won't (will not) stop soon.
• I'll visit you a few times while I'm in UK

1. Будущее: 1. I will do the dishes tomorrow. 2. I will travel to Africa to see lions. 3. He will pass his exams, I'm sure. 4. My father will help me about the house tomorrow. 5. Her mother will start a new job in five weeks. 2. Past: 1. He met his best friend in the airport yesterday. 2. She failed her exam a week ago 3. I bought a new book yesterday 4. My sister drew a lot of pictures a year ago 5. I made a hand-made doll yesterday 3. Present: 1. They go to school five days in a week 2. I brush my teeth every day 3. He he