GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

1. Suddenly everybody stopped . There was complete silence.

(TALK)
2. He seems some weight (HAVE LOSE)
3. Can you remind me Ann tomorrow ? (PHONE)
4. I remember along the road when I saw a strange animal
(DRIVE)
5. Please don't keep me when I have something important to
say. (INTERRUPT)
6. I think his decision up the job was stupid (GIVE)
7. I'm sorry to keep you so long (WAIT)
8. I promised late (NOT BE)
9. Are you thinking of a new car ? (BUY)
10. I waved to Karen but I failed her attention (ATTRACT)
11. He denied the money from the old lady (STEAL)
12. Please remember the door when you go out (LOCK)
13. One of the boys admitted the window (BREAK)
14. She has managed a new job (GET)

1. I dislike shopping because I can't stand in crowded places

(BE).
2. I avoid places where there are crowds of people (VISIT)
3. She intends up a lot of money so that she can go to Africa
next year (SAVE).
4. I remember Steve the gold medal in the race last year (WIN).
5. We have arranged for the plumber tomorrow (COME).
6. It is necessary for him harder (STUDY)
7. I need this project today (FINISH).
8. I insist on you with the dishes (HELP)
9. Some people expect things wrong on the 13th of every month
(GO)
10. Stuart agreed the car for me (WASH)
11. My mother complained about not enough time for the children
(HAVE)
12. I'll never forget by plane for the first time (TRAVEL)
13. We advise in advance (BOOK)
14. He told us his name and went on his second wife.
(INTRODUCE)
15. Oh no ! - I forgot to lock the front door (LOCK)
16. He stopped some food and then continued his journey (BUY)
17. Mary never wears her ring. She is afraid of it (LOSE)
18. It's too cold swimming today (GO)
19. Jimmy confessed the CD. (SCRATCH)
20. He wasted a lot of time to find a parking space (TRY)
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1. John has decided for the new job (APPLY).

2. Tom suggested to the seaside (DRIVE)
3. He can't get used for such a big company. (WORK)
4. Her mother advised her to several different companies
(WRITE)
5. Carol is too ill to work today (GO).
6. Have you decided where your next holidays (SPEND)
7. I am thinking of him a birthday present (BUY)
8. He has managed some tea and now he wants to sleep
(DRINK, GO)
9. My brother would like his teacher a present. (GET)
10. My elder sister enjoys , but I don't. (READ)
11. That cough is awful. You had better a doctor (SEE)
12. I saw her to the manager (TALK).
13. Harry denied into the classroom and the money
(BREAK, STEAL)
14. I arrived home only that I'd left my keys at the office.
(FIND)
15. I surely have failed my exam. - Well, there's no point in worrying
until you get the results (WORRY)
16. The criminal admitted to the car (STEAL)
17. I wish I could afford a maid to do the cleaning (HIRE)
18. He was last seen into a black taxi (GET)
19. I'll help you the animals this afternoon (FEED)
20. She refused any of his questions. (ANSWER)

1. When I’m tired I enjoy (WATCH) television.

2. I don’t regret (SAY) what I did.
3. I don’t want to risk (MISS) the train because of you.
4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind (WAIT).
5. I hope (FIND) a new job soon.
6. I can’t remember (LEND) you any money.
7. She didn’t mention (HAVE) met me the other day.
8. Why does she keep (ASK) me the same questions?
9. Can you make that dog stop (BARK)? It drives me mad.
10. It was a beautiful day, so Mary and I decided (GO) for a walk.
11. They can’t afford (GO) to a restaurant that often.
12. Why do you insist on (INVITE) them?
13. We were so hungry that I suggested (HAVE) dinner early.
14. They denied (STEAL) the jewels.
15. I have never dreamed of (WIN) the championship.
16. I refuse (ANSWER) any more of your ridiculous questions.
17. My mother threatened (CALL) the police.
18. I don’t enjoy (DRIVE) as much as I used to.
19. We were unlucky (LOSE) the game . We deserved
(WIN).
20. Please remember (LOCK) the door when you leave.
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1. He gave up (GAMBLE).
2. I advised him (ASK) the bus conductor (TELL) him
where (GET) off.
3. We are looking forward (READ) his new novel.
4. I don't really enjoy (GO) to the dentist.
5. I saw the plane (CRASH) into the hill and (GO) up in
flames.
6. He is said (BE) the best doctor in the area.
7. We don't want anyone (KNOW) we are here.
8. Imagine (LIVE) with someone who never stops (TALK).
9. I offered (PAY) him but he refused.
10. He was accused of (STEAL) the vase.
11. I don't feel like (WORK) ; what about (GO) to the disco
instead?
12. The boys are supposed (TIDY) up but they don't always do it.
13. Try to avoid (MAKE) him angry.
14. Would you mind (WRITE) your name on the back of the
document?
15. After (READ) the article he decided (GIVE) up
(SMOKE).
16. I suggest (HOLD) another meeting next week.
17. I have no intention of (GO) to that film again.
18. I advise you (START) (LOOK) for a new flat.
19. It is usually easier (LEARN) a subject by (READ)
books than by (LISTEN) to boring lectures.
20. Don't forget (LOCK) the door before (GO) to bed.

I am not used on the left. (DRIVE).

Do you remember me about the pen yesterday? (ASK)
I suggest the car here and going on foot (LEAVE).
 He advised us the hot oven (NOT TOUCH)
I used a lot but I haven't had any chance to since I got here
(RIDE)
Ask him in. Don't keep him outside! (COME, WAIT)
When I caught the manager I stopped petrol there and
went somewhere else. (CHEAT, BUY)
He is talking about up his job and in the city (GIVE, LIVE).
I don't mind next to Rudy (SIT).
Are you interested in the whole story (HEAR).

1. I can't stand always up your room. You have to do it yourself

some day. (CLEAN)
2. Isabelle enjoys for her guests (COOK)
3. Are you really accusing me of money ? (STEAL)
4. Don't forget the door (LOCK)
5. He insisted on me, even though I didn't need him (HELP)
6. I was just about the office when the phone rang (LEAVE)
7. Elephants are known a fantastic memory (HAVE)
8. My favourite hobby is books (READ).
9. My new trousers need (CLEAN)
10. I always try to avoid on my parents' nerves (GET)
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Mike can’t stand (WATCH) sports.

Amanda suggested (GO) to the theatre.
I wish (SPEAK) to the manager.
One day she hopes (BE) a landscape gardener.
Sometimes, (BE) in love is like (HAVE) an illness.
He’s terrible at (DO) math.
My brother made a decision (TAKE) the year off.
I’m tired of (WORK) so much.
I’m so sorry I made you (CRY)
She concentrating on (SOLVE) the problem.
The new film I saw yesterday isn’t really worth (WATCH)
Somehow the newlywed couple managed (BUY) a very modern flat.
We had difficulty (FIND) our way back home.
I remember (PUT) the letter into the mailbox.
We expected him (BEHAVE) in a proper way.
The librarian let me (BORROW) three books.

1. He made us for hours (WAIT)

2. We could to a concert unless you prefer a museum (GO,
VISIT)
3. Yes, I used here (LIVE)
4. He gave up because he didn't have any money (GAMBLE)
5. Try to avoid him angry (MAKE)
6. Is there anything here worth ? (BUY)
7. He hates the phone and sometimes he just lets it
(ANSWER, RING)
8. I advise you for a flat at once ! (START, LOOK)
9. I have no intention of that film. I couldn't stand
such a horrible actor. (GO, SEE,WATCH)
10. I am looking forward to you next week (SEE)
11. I arranged him at the airport (MEET)
12. I can't understand her like that (BEHAVE)
13. Please, go on . I don't mind (WRITE, WAIT)
14. I used a lot but I haven't had any chance since here
(RIDE, COME)
15. Why do you keep back? Are you afraid of followed ?
(LOOK, BE)
16. Did you remember the letter (POST)
17. It's no use him. (TRY, INTERRUPT)
18. It isn't good for children so many sweets (EAT)
19. He keeps me the time and I keep him himself a
watch. (ASK, TELL, BUY)
20. The book tells you how at games without really
(WIN,CHEAT)
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1. It´s no use to be deaf (PRETEND).

2. I'm fond novels (READ).
3. He succeeded his potatoes (SELL)
4. They talked new weapons (DEVELOP)
5. I hate in the rain (WAIT)
6. My uncle has given up and now he prefers sweets
(SMOKE, EAT).
7. Do you writing to him (WRITE).
8. We´re looking forward basketball tomorrow (PLAY).
9. Tom insisted me to the station (DRIVE).
10. Don´t cross the road to the left and the right (LOOK).
11. Don´t get angry. It´s not worth it. It´s not worth angry
(GET).
12. You can improve your English more (READ)
13. Are you interested for us? (WORK)
14. Jack is not used on the left side of the road (DRIVE)
15. I am not good foreign languages (LEARN)
16. Rome is always worth (VISIT)
17. The ship is in no danger (SINK)
18. He's afraid by plane (TRAVEL)
19. Harry suggested to a disco but I'd rather stay at home (GO)
20. I finally succeeded him to do the right thing (PERSUADE)

It isn’t good for children (eat) so many sweets.

I used (ride) a lot but I don’t have much time at the moment.
I heard the clock (strike) 6.
It was kind of you (wait) for us.
I suggested (go) for a walk.
He saved some money by (book) the tickets in advance.
I am prepared (spend) the whole night here if I have to.
I hate (borrow) money from someone else.
 She is interested in (buy) antique items.
Imagine (speak) to someone you don’t know.

11. My watch keeps (stop). Something must be wrong.

12. They agreed (continue) the meeting tomorrow.
13. I like (travel) by train. You meet interesting people.
14. Let me finish (play) table tennis. Then I’ll help you.
15. Can you remember (fix) the kitchen window? It’s broke again.
16. It was very hot so we stopped (have) something to drink.
17. I forgot (do) my homework so I did it on the bus.
18. I don’t have any money left. I hope you remember (go) to the
bank.
19. When you go to Asia avoid (eat) unwashed salads.
20. You can’t stop me from (do) what I want to.

I am too old (change) my habits now.

He made us (wait) for hours.
I used (live) in this place.
I can’t understand her (behave) like that.
Try to avoid (make) him angry.
I am looking forward (see) you later.
Jack keeps (ask) me the time and I keep (tell) him
(buy) himself a watch
We showed him how (wallpaper) the room.
Elephants are known (have) a fantastic memory.
He hates (answer) the phone and he often lets it (ring) .
I am used (get) up early in the morning.
Why do you keep (look) back? Are you afraid of (be)
followed?
The book tells you how (win) at poker.
I asked him (explain) but he refused (say) anything.
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We had no difficulties (find) your house.

(fish) is not allowed here.
I made him (wash) his face.
I would love (visit) my uncle in Australia.
He succeeded in (persuade) him to come along.
He crossed the street without (look) .
His mother caught him (eat). He was really hungry.
It’s no use (talk) to him. He won’t change his mind.
I intend (spend) the weekend in Bristol.
Thank you for (carry) my handbag.

11. I heard my friend (play) the guitar.

12. Barbara didn’t know where (put) the key.
13. Peter should (write) a letter to his grandmother.
14. The police warned us (not get) too close to the house.
15. She did not know what (expect) from them.
16. I would rather (be) in bed than go (go) to work.
17. He had to scream (make) himself understood.
18. Why (worry)? She isn’t a child any more.

1. Paris is always worth (visit) .

2. I am interested in (learn) French.
3. Mum never stops (talk).
4. He promised (visit) us soon.
5. He saw the robber (jump) out of the window.
6. I enjoy (go) for a walk with my dad.
7. I am looking forward (meet) my cousin again.
8. We agreed (bring) him to the zoo.
9. Why not (spend) a week in Scotland.
10. I can’t make up my mind
11. I wish you would not
12. Harry suggested
13. He is famous for always
14. They expect him
15. There’s no sense in
time.
(leave) the city.
(smoke).
(go) to a disco but I didn’t want to.
(be) late.
(come) on Sunday.
(write) any further. You can’t finish in

1. She seems (like) her new job.

2. I wanted (go) alone, but Joe insisted on (go) with me.
3. Do you mind (stay) away from your family all the time?
4. Have you ever learned how (use) such a machine?
5. Eventually she managed (repair) the bike.
6. She seems (like) her new job.
7. Tom offered (bring) me home.
8. Our neighbors apologized for (make) so much noise.
9. I’m lazy. I don’t feel like (work) any more.

10. Have they already started (play) tennis?

11. The pupils hope (pass) the exam.
12. After the break they went on (paint) the walls.
13. Would you like (drink) a cup of coffee?
14. She hates (get) up so early.
15. Don’t forget (post) the letter.
16. Are you interested in (work) for us?
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EXPEDITION IN THE MOUNTAINS

Paul and Simon decided (GO) on an expedition in the mountains. They

considered (TOUR) Scotland, but then agreed (GO) to Wales
instead. Although Paul is accustomed to (WALK) in the hills and
mountains, Simon had never been before. He normally objected to
(DO) anything dangerous, but he agreed (TAKE) part this time. They
remembered (TAKE) a lot of equipment with them to avoid
(GET) into trouble, but unfortunately, during their trip there was a terrible
storm. On their journey a professional mountaineer spotted them and they
were made (STOP) their journey temporarily. They agreed that it
was no use (TRY) to continue in such bad weather conditions so they
ended up (SET) up camp in the mountains. Eventually the storm
stopped and although they were cold, wet and starving they couldn't resist
(FINISH) their climb. They thought it would make a good story
(TELL) their friends.

SLOW FOOD AND SLOW CITIES

Slow Food

The Slow Food movement was founded the day that an Italian journalist,
Carlo Petrini, saw that McDonald’s had opened a restaurant in Piazza di
Spagna, the beautiful square in Rome. He thought it was tragic that many
people today live too quickly (SIT) down for a proper meal and only
eat mass-produced fast food. He decided (TRY) to do something
about it and so he started the Slow Food Movement. Although he didn’t
succeed in (BAN) McDonald’s from Piazza di Spagna, slow food has
become a global organization and now has more than 80,000 members in
over a hundred countries.
“We believe in people (TAKE) time to enjoy the food that they eat”,
says Fiona Richmond of Slow Food UK.

Slow food also encourages people (EAT) local and regional food,
(USE) shops and markets and (DINE) out in small family
restaurants. Says Richmond, “There is nothing more satisfying than
(RELAX) around a table with friends. The pleasure of (EAT) quality
food should be celebrated.

Slow Cities

The idea of “Cittaslow” or “Slow Cities” was inspired by the Slow Food
movement and was started by the mayor of the Italian town of Greve in
Tuscany. The aim of Slow Cities is (MAKE) our towns places where
people enjoy (LIVE) and (WORK), and where they value and
protect the things that make the town different. Towns which are
interested in (BECOME) a slow city must reduce traffic and noise,
increase the number of green areas and build pedestrian zones.

Many other small towns in Italy have been persuaded (JOIN) the
movement and it has spread to other countries all over the world.

Slow Cities are about (HAVE) a community life in the town, so people
don’t come home from work, shut their doors and that’s it.