Read the following sentences. State whether the Participle is part of a participial phrase or of a nominal absolute participial construction. Translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Having no skyscrapers and big industries Washington looks like a provincial town. 2. There being no other traffic on the road, we drove rather fast. 3. The moon being bright, we could see the road well. 4. Dividing Britain from the continent, the English Channel forms the southern border of England. 5. London and Moscow have different climates, the average temperature being higher in London than in Moscow. 6. The American continent has a large area stretching from the North Pole to the 50^thparallel. 7. The window being shut and curtained, no fresh air and light could pass freely into the room. 8. Steel being used widely in industry and construction, its production is constantly increasing. 9. The Behring Strait dividing Asia from America forms a natural border between Russia and the USA. 10. Being skilled road builders the Romans started laying roads across Britain. 11. The book being written in simple English, it is quite suitable for beginners. 12. The Civil War unions, representing more than a half-million government workers, demanded a 15 per cent pay raise. 13. The weather being nasty, he had no wish to go out. 14. Opening a new session of Parliament, the Queen made a speech. 15. All the money having been spent, we started looking for work. 16. Wishing to get to the theatre in time, we took a taxi.

Speech practice

Prepare a short report about the higher education system in Russia. Discuss it with your friend.

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