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I. Write sentences about yourself. Say whether you like or don’t like these activities. Choose one of these verbs for each sentence: Like/don’t like love hate enjoy don’t mind 1. (fly) I don’t like flying. Or I don’t like to fly. 2. (play cards)............................................... 3. (be alone)............................................... 4. (go to museums) 5. (cook) II. Make sentences from the words in brackets. Use –ing or to... . Sometimes either form is possible. 1. Paul lives in Berlin now. It’s nice. He likes it. (he/like/live/there) He likes living there. 2. Jane is a biology teacher. She likes her job. (she/like/teach/biology) She............................. 3. Joe always carries his camera with him and takes a lot of photographs. (he/like/take/photographs)................................. 4. I used to work in a supermarket. I didn’t like it much. ( I/not/like/work/there) ................................ 5. Rachel is studying medicine. She likes it. (she/like/study/medicine).............................. 6. Dan is famous. But he doesn’t like it. (he/not/like/be/famous)................................ 7. Jennifer is a very cautious person. She doesn’t take many risks. (she/not/like/take/risks)............................... 8. I don’t like surprises. (I/ like /know/things/in advance) III Complete each sentence with a verb in the correct form, -ing or to... . In one sentence either form is possible. 1. It’s good to visit other places- I enjoy travelling. 2. Would you like........ down? No thanks. I’ll stand. 3. I’m not quite ready yet. Would you mind........ a little longer? 4. When I was a child. I hated.............. to bed early. 5. When I have to catch a train. I’m always worried that I’ll miss it. So I like ............ to the station in plenty of time. 6. I enjoy........... busy. I don’t like it when there’s nothing to do. 7. I would love .............. to your wedding, but I’m afraid it isn’t possible. 8. I don’t like..................... in this part of town. I want to move somewhere else. 9. Do you have a minute? I’d like................... to you about something. 10. If there’s bad news and good news. I like.................the bad news first. IV Write sentences using would... to have (done). Use the verbs in brackets. 1. It’s a pity I couldn’t go to the wedding. (like) I would like to have gone to the wedding. 2. It’s a pity I didn’t see the programme. (like)................................ 3. I’m glad I didn’t lose my watch. (hate).................................... 4. It’s a pity I didn’t meet your parents (love)............................ 5. I’m glad I wasn’t alone (not/like)....................................... 6. It’s a pity I couldn’t travel by train (prefer)...................................
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I. Make suggestions. Each time use try + one the following suggestions: phone his office move the aerial change the batteries turn it other way take an aspirin 1. The radio isn't working. I wonder what;s wrong with it. Have you tried changing the batteries? 2. I can't open the door. The key won;t turn . Try..................................... 3. The TV picture isn't very good. What can I do about it? Have you tried....................................... 4. I can't contact Fred. He's not at home. What shall I do? Why don't you.......................................... 5. I've got a terrible headache. I wish it would go. Have you....................................................... II. For each picture, write a sentence with need(s) + one of the following verbs: clean cut empty paint tighten 1. This jacket is dirty. It needs cleaning. 2. The room isn't very nice. .................... 3. The grass is vey long. It............................... 4. The screws ale loose. ................................. 5. The bin is full. ....................................... III. Put the verb into the correct form. 1. a I was very tired. I tired to keep (keep) my eyes open, but I couldn't. b I rang the doorbell. but there was no answer. Then I tried.......(knock) on the door, but there was still no answer. c We tried ......(put) the fire out but without success. We had to call the fire brigade. d Sue needed to borrow some money. She tried........(ask) Gerry, but he was short of money too. e I tried .......(reach) the shelf, but I wasn't tall enough. f Please leave me alone. I'm trying .............(concentrate) 2. a I need a change. I need...........(go) away for a while. b My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs........(look) after. c The windows are dirty. They need.........(clean) d Your hair is getting very long. It needs .........(cut). e You don't need ........(iron) that shirt. It doesn't need .........(iron). 3. a They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help.......(overhear) what they said. b Can you help me ..........(get) the dinner ready? c He looks so funny. Whenever I see him, I can't help .........(smile). d The fine weather helped..........(make) it a very enjoyable holiday.
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II. Complete the sentences for these situations 1. Lock the door. Ok. She told him to Lock the door. 2. Why don't you come and stay with us?. That would be nice. 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?. Sure. He asked................................... III. Put the verb into the correct form, -ing or to... . Sometimes either form is possible. 1. They denied stealing the money. (steal) 2. I don't enjoy..... very much. (drive) 3. I don't want .......... out tonight. I'm too tired. (go) 4. I can't afford ....out tonight. I don't have enough money. ( go) 5. Has it stopped....... yet? (rain) 6. Our team was unlucky to lose the game. We deserved......(win) 7. Why do you keep......me questions? Can't you leave ma alone?(ask) 8. Please stop........ me questions! (ask) 9. I refuse...... any more questions. (answer) 10. One of the boys admitted.... the window (break) 11. The boy's father promised .... for the window to be repaired ( pay) 12. If the company continues ..... money, the factory may be closed. (lose) 13. Does Sarah know about the meeting ? No I forgot .....her(tell) 14. The baby began.... in the middle of the night. (cry) 15. Julia has been ill, but now she's beginning.....better. (get) 16. I've enjoyed...you. I hope.... you again soon. (meet, see) IV. Here is some information about Tom when he was a child. 1. He was in hospital when he was four. 2. He went to Paris when he was eight. 3. He cried on his first day at school. 4. Once he fell into the river. 5. He said he wanted to be a doctor. 6. Once he was bitten by a dog. He can still remember 1,2 and 4. But he can't remember 3,5 and 6. Write sentences beginning He can remember ...or He can't remember 1. He can remember being in hospital when he was four. 2. .................................. 3................................................... 4..................................................... 5.................................................... 6.......................................................... V. Complete each sentence with a verb in the correct form, -ing or to... . 1. a) Please remember to lock the door when you go out. b) A: You lent me some money a few months ago. B: Did I? Are you sure? I don't remember ..... you any money. c) A: Did you remember ........ your sister? B: Oh no, I completely forgot. I'll phone her tommorow. d) When you see Steve, remember ....... him my regards. e) Someone must have taken my bag. I clearly remember ..... it by the window and now it has gone. 2. a) I believe that what I said was fair. I don;t regret.... it. b) I knew they were in trouble, but I regret..... I did nothing to help them. 3. a) Ben joined the company nine years ago. He became assistant manager after two years, and a few years later he went on ...... manager of the company. b) I can't go on ..... here any more. I want a different job. c) When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper. She looked up and said hello, and then went on..... her newspaper.
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I. Complete the questions. Use do you want me to...? or would you like me to ...? with these verbs ( + any other necessary words) come lend repeat show shut wait 1. Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you? 2. Do you have enough money, or do you want............? 3. Shall I leave the window open, or would you...........? 4. Do you know hot to use the machine, or would......? 5. Did you hear what I said, or do........? 6. Can I go now, or do......? II. Complete the sentences for these situations 1. Lock the door. Ok. She told him to Lock the door. 2. Why don't you come and stay with us?. That would be nice. 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?. Sure. He asked................................... III. Complete each second sentence 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. Tim looks older when he wears glasses. Tim's 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 everything he says. I was warned................................................... 10. If you've got a car you are able to get around more easily. Having a car enables....................................... IV. Put the verb into the correct form: infinitive (do/make/eat etc.), to + infinitive or -ing. 1. They don't allow people to park in front of the building. (park) 2. I've never been to Iceland, but I'd like..... there. (go) 3. I'm in a difficult position. What do you advise me ......? (do) 4. The film was very sad. It made me ........ . (cry) 5. Diane's parents always encouraged her..... hard at school. ( study) 6. I don't recommend ........ in that restaurant. The food is terrible. (eat) 7. She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me ..... it. (read) 8. We are not allowed ..... personal phone calls at work. ( make) 9. I don't think Alex likes me. What makes you.... that? (think)
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I. Complete the sentences for these situations. 1. Shall we get married? – Yes, let’s. They decided to get married. 2. Please help me. – Ok. She agreed ………………… 3. Can I carry your bag for you? – No, thanks. I can manage. He offered ............. 4. Let’s meet at 8 o’clock. – Ok, fine. They arranged……………... 5. What’s your name? – I’m not going to tell you. She refused………………… 6. Please don’t tell anyone. – I won’t. I promise. She promised ……………… II. Complete each sentence with a suitable verb. 1. Don’t forget to post the letter I gave you. 2. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed …………………… to the airport in time. 3. Jill has decided not………………………… a car. 4. We’ve got a new computer in our office. I haven’t learnt …………………….it yet. 5. Karen failed …………………….. a good impression at the job interview. 6. We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared ……………………….anything. III. Put the verb into the correct form, to … or - ing. 1. When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (Watch) 2. It's a nice day. Does anyone fancy ……………….for a walk? (Go) 3. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind ……………………… (Wait) 4. They don’t have much money. They can’t afford ………… out very often. (Go) 5. I wish that dog would stop …………………………. It’s driving me mad. (Bark) 6. Our neighbor threatened ………………… the police if we didn’t stop the noise. (Call) 7. We were hungry, so I suggested ……………..dinner early. (Have) 8. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk……………….the train. (Miss) 9. I’m still looking for a job, but I hope ……………………….something soon. (Find) 10. It was a nice day, so we decided ............ for a walk (go) IV. Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets. 1. You’ve lost weight. (Seem) You seem 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. (Tend) ……………………………… 7. They have solved the problem. (Claim) ……………………………… V. Complete each sentence using what/how/whether + the following verbs: Do get go ride say use 1. Do you know how to get John’s house? 2. Can you show me ………………….this washing machine? 3. Would you know ……………….if there was a fire in the building? 4. You’ll never forget ……………. a bicycle once you’ve learnt. 5. I was really astonished. I didn’t know …………………………… 6. I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided ………..or not.
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I. Complete each sentence with one of the following verbs (in the correct form): Answer apply be forget listen live Lose make read try use write 1. He tried to avoid answering my question. 2. Could you please stop ……………… so much noise? 3. I enjoy ………………….to music. 4. I considered ………….. for the job, but in the end I decided against it. 5. Have you finished …………….the newspaper yet? 6. We need to change our routine. We can’t go ton ………….like this. 7. I don’t mind you ............... the phone as long as you pay for all your calls. 8. My memory is getting worse. I keep ....... things. 9. I’ve put off ......... the letter so many times. I really must do it today. 10. What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody .......... so stupid? 11. I’ve given up ...... losing weight – it’s impossible. 12. If you invest your money on the stock market, you risk ....... it. II. Complete the sentences for each situation using – ing. 1. What shall we do? – We could go to the zoo. She suggested going to the zoo. 2. Do you want to play tennis? – No, not really. He didn’t fancy ………… 3. You were driving too fast. – Yes, it’s true. Sorry! She admitted……………………... 4. Why don’t we go for a swim? – Good idea! She suggested ……………………. 5. You broke the CD player. – No, I didn’t! He denied………………………… 6. Can you wait a few minutes? – Sure, no problem. They didn’t mind………………… III. Complete the sentence so that they mean the same as the first sentence. Use – “ing”. 1. I can do what I want and you can’t stop me. You can’t stop me doing what I want. 2. It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour. It’s better to avoid……………………….. 3. Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend? Shall we postpone ……………….. until ……………………….? 4. Could you turn the radio down, please? Would you mind …………………………………? 5. Please don’t interrupt me all the time. Would you mind …………………………………? IV. Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use –ing. 1. She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her. 2. I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy…………………….. 3. I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind. 4. It was very funny. I could stop………………………………. 5. My car isn’t very reliable. It keeps ………………………….
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