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1. The aim

is finding new ways of utilizing the polymers in light industry.

2. Not long

ago we began utilizing hot underground water for heating.

3. Using

atomic fuel for the production of electricity is highly promising.

4. Producing

power is dependent mainly on the fuel and machinery available.

5. The burning of fuel is one of the sources of obtaining power.

1. The aim is finding (часть составного именного сказуемого) new ways of utilizing (определение) the polymers in light industry.

2. Not long ago we began utilizing (часть составного глагольного сказуемого) hot underground water for heating (предложное дополнение).

3. Using (подлежащее) atomic fuel for the production of electricity is highly promising.

4. Producing (подлежащее) power is dependent mainly on the fuel and machinery available.

5. The burning (подлежещее) of fuel is one of the sources of obtaining (предложное дополнение) power.