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I Give the correct form of verb in bracket
1 I can't think of (go) _ to visit her in hospital without (buy) some flowers
2 The examiner gave the students some time (think)
3 The play is programmed (start) at 7 a.m, so we have decided (meet) _ at 6.30
4 I am looking forward to (see) _ the film again
5 I intend (study) English (understand) American business methods
6 She still plans on (marry) him even after he refused (buy) her an engagement ring
7 I can not resist (eat) fish and chips when I am in England
8 She enjoys (go) _ to parties and (dance) _ in the discos all the night long
9 I stopped (live) _ in London when I realized it was time for me (move)
10 Don't forget (turn) _ off the heating before (leave) the house
11 I understand (buy) red roses for your girlfriend on St Valentine's Day was a bit old-fashioned
12 You should think about (save) until you have enough money
13 We all dislike (have) (work) _ even though we are all anger (spend) money on (have) a good time and (get) the things we want
14 You mustn't mind (take) trouble over the cooking if you want your guests (enjoy) their meal
15 I like (watch) _ the clouds at sunset because it seems (relax) _ and puts me in the right frame of mind (sleep)
16 I enjoy (visit) the internet cafe on my way home (check) my e-mails and maybe (surf) _ the net for a while
17 (Eat) apples is better for you than (drink) fizzy orange juice
18 I meant (buy) some croissants before (leave) _ for work
19 Don't hesitate (ask) me if you have any questions
20 (Be) _ honest, she told me all her stories
21 Her teacher wants her (spend)……… more time on Maths
22 Sara needs (improve)……… her English writing
23 You should (underline)……… the word you want (learn)………
24 Can you help me (move)………this table?
25 They were proud of (be)……….so successful
26 He asked me (not wait)……… for him
27 You should (practice)……… your English and history
28 Stop (argue)……….and start (work)………
29 I like (think)……….carefully about things before (make)………decision
30 Ask him (come)……… in Don’t keep him (stand)………at the door
31 Don’t forget (lock)……… the door before (go)……… to bed
32 Did you succeed in (solve)………the problem? Let me (suggest)………some solutions
33 Does your jacket need (wash)……… ? – No, but you need (iron)………it It needs (iron)
………before tomorrow morning
34 I prefer (walk)………to (ride)………
35 Don’t try (persuade)……….me Nothing can make me (change)……….my mind
36 It was a really good holiday I really enjoyed (be)……….by the sea again
37 I don’t mind (walk)………home, but I’d rather (get)………a taxi
38 She likes (plant)……… roses in the garden
39 My father used to (smoke)……… a packet of cigarettes a day
40 Please stop (ask)……… me questions!
41 She hopes (have)………a suitable job
42 He enjoys (get)………up late on Sunday mornings
43 They are thinking of (move)……… to America
44 You don’t need (come)………to the meeting
45 Does she want (be)……….a singer?
46 My sister hates (do)……… the ironing
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48 We stopped (have)……… dinner on the way home
49 Mary needs (find)……….another job Her company is going out of business
50 He tried (avoid) ………(answer)………my questions
51 Have you finished (write)……….your composition yet?
52 I must remember (post)………this letter today It’s important
53 I considered (apply)……… for the job but in the end I decided (not/apply)……… for it
54 I like (lie)………on the beach I always spend my holiday (sunbathe)………
55 My uncle used (be)……… a footballer, but he had to stop (play)………because of an injury
56 – Do you enjoy (lie)………on the beach?
- No, I really dislike (sit)………on the beach all day
57 Andrew doesn’t mind (walk)……… home, but his sister would like (get)………a taxi
58 Sandra gave up (try)………to find a job in this country and decided (go)……….abroad
59 Are you looking forward to (see)………Ann again? – We;;, I expect (meet)……….her soon
60 The teacher told everybody (be)………… quiet, but they just went on (talk)………
61 I’m trying (repair)……… my radio, but it doesn’t work
Why don’t you try (change)……… the batteries I think the batteries in the radio need (change)
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II Give the correct form of verb in brackets
1 He always avoids ………(meet) her in the street
2 My mother gets used to ……… (get) up early in the morning
3 Tom refused ……… (give) me his address
4 She could hardly bear (watch)……….the film again
5 My parents decided ……… (take) a taxi because it was late
6 The union leader urged their members (think)……….again before (decide)……… (strike)………
7 He’s expecting ……… (make) a trip to Ha Long Bay
8 Imagine (have)………(get up)……….at 5 a.m everyday
9 That man seems (trust)………by everyone
10 The books need ………(buy) quickly
11 At first I enjoyed (listen)……… to him but after a while I got tired of (hear)………the same story again and again
12 Mr Foster hopes (transfer)……… to New York by his company
13 He made her ………(repeat) the message
14 Will you help me ………(move) the bookcase?
15 He is expected ……… (arrive) in a few hours
16 You seem ………(know) this area very well – Yes, I used ………(live) here
17 The headmaster doesn’t permit ……….(smoke) during the meeting
18 Come over here! I’d like you (see)………this
19 Children should start (learn)………a foreign languages at primary school
20 He remembered (pass)……….on most of the information, but omitted (mention)
………one or two of the most important facts
21 He postponed (make)……… a decision till it was too late (do)………… anything
22 Try (forget)……… it, it isn’t worth (worry)……….about
23 We plan (take)……….our holidays abroad this year
24 My watch keeps ……… (stop)
25 He made us………(do) it allover again
26 It’s no use ………(advise) him
27 No one enjoys (deceive)………by another person
28 He will be able ……….(swim) very soon
29 That author doesn’t mind (criticize)……….by his friends
30 That fellow couldn’t avoid (choose)……… into military service
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1 The boys like (play)……….games but hate (do)……… lessons
2 His doctor advised him (give up)……… (smoke)………
3 He should know how (use)……… the lift, but if he doesn't you'd better (show)
……… him
4 He was allowed (open)……… a new restaurant on the main road by the city council
5 Please go on (write)……… ; I don’t mind (wait)………
6 I advised her (ask) ………the conductor to tell her where (get off)………
7 You should practice (speak)……… English everyday
8 I can't help (feel)……… anxious about her study
9 If you keep (make) ……… such a noise, she'll complain
10 It's no use (attempt)………(have) ………dinner in two minutes
11 Do you mind (see)……… these photos again?
12 It took us ages to get used to (live)……… in flats
13 I told my mother that I wanted to ( wake)……… up at 6.30
14 I don’t mind driving but I prefer to (drive)……… by other people
15 Would you like (have) ………breakfast with eggs, children?
16 My brother is an architect He loves (design)……… new buildings
17 After (spend) ………two days (argue) ………about where to go for their holidays
18 They decided (not go)……… to the cinema
19 I was just about (leave)……… the office when the phone rang
20 It would be not good (ask) ………Tom (do) ………that work
21 I saw Paul (watch)……… television when came to see him
22 I don’t mind (travel)……… by bus
23 There is no point in (arrive) ……… half an hour early
24 It's no use (ask)……… children to work harder
25 Let's go (fish) ……….today There's nice wind
26 After (spend) ………a week in that place, he decided to come back immediately
27 Bill couldn’t stand (see)……… anyone (sit)……… round all time
28 He has admitted (steal)……… his friend's car
29 I see him (pass) ……… my house everyday
30 The grass needs (cut)………
31 She saw him (change) ……….the wheel
32 I found a tree (lie)……… across the road
33 I wasted hours (look)……… for this book
34 Pardon me for (be) ……….late It is very kind of you ( wait)……… for me
35 I still remember (hear) ………her (sing) ………this song
36 Try (finish)……… it It is no use (complain)………
37 I distinctly remember (pay) ……….him I gave him two dollars
38 The teller was made (lie) ………down on the floor
39 It is difficult to get used to (eat)……… with chopsticks
40 I prefer (drive)……… to (be driven)………
41 He refused ( answer) any more questions
42 Where would you like _ ( have) lunch?
43 He hates answering the phone and just lets it ( ring)
44 I’m too tired _ ( listen) to his boring stories
45 If you want _ ( get) there before dark, you should _ ( start) at once
46 This book tells you how _ ( win) at games without actually cheating
47 It isn’t good for children ( eat) too many sweets
48 She promised ( not do) that silly thing again
49 He isn’t strong enough _ ( move) the washing machine to the other corner of the kitchen
50 The police had made him _ ( tell) the truth
51 After _ ( spend) a week in New York, they decided ( come) back
52 Try to avoid _ ( make) him angry
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54 She apologized for ( borrow) my car without ( ask) for permission
55 When at last I succeeded in ( convince) him I wanted to get home quickly
56 I distinctively remember _ ( pay) him I gave him $10
57 Don’t forget ( take) a camera with you
58 Oh, let’s wait until it stops _( rain)
59 He telephoned her ( arrange) another meeting
60 I tried ( explain) to him but he couldn’t understand
61 Please forgive me for ( not write) you soon
62 There is no point in _ ( change) the battery
63 In spite of ( be) rich, he is not generous at all
64 My parents advised me ( not invite) too many people to the party
65 The little girl is afraid of ( cross) the road
66 When I was a child, I hated _ (go) to bed early
67 You don’t need (iron) that shirt It doesn’t need _ ( iron)
68 Please remember ( turn off) the light when you go out
69 One of the boys admitted (break) the window
70 How did the thief get into the kitchen? – I forgot (shut ) the window
71 We decided _ (buy) a new car
72 They've got some work _(do)
73 Peter gave up _ (smoke) few months ago
74 He'd like _ (fly) an aero plane
75 I enjoy _ (write) picture postcards
76 Do you know what (do) if there's a fire in the shop?
77 Avoid _ (make) silly mistakes
78 My parents wanted me _ (be) home at 11 o'clock
79 I can't imagine Peter _ (go) by bike
80 He agreed (buy) a new car
81 The question is easy _ (answer)
82 The man asked me how _ (get) to the airport
83 I look forward to (see) you at the weekend
84 Are you thinking of _ (go) to London?
85 We decided (go) for a walk in the forest
86 The teacher expected Sarah (work) hard
87 I had to ask the boys (stop) (ride) _ their mini-scooters in the corridor
88 Don't start (try) (learn) _ algebra before you have finished (learn) (do) _ simple things in arithmetic
89 We can't think of (buy) _ a new house before (sell) _ the old one
90 I'd love (have) _ the opportunity of (meet) _you again
91 Our teacher has promised (help) us (prepare) _for next week's test
92 I hate (get up) _early in winter and (get ready) _in the dark
93 If you can't fix that old thing, try (hit) it with a hammer!
94 I saw her (sit) _ at the bus stop, and I heard her (tell) her friend not to wait for her
95 Poor Charles! The police suspected him of (try) (sell) _ stolen bicycles
96 Can you manage (finish) (pack) these parcels alone?
97 A student can't learn (spell) _without (be) _ taught
98 On (hear) _ her (speak) _everyone took her for a foreigner
99 Have you ever watched people (try) _ (catch) fish?
100 If you dislike (peel) onions, try (wear) glasses and (hold)
them under water while (do) so
101 I promise to give you an opportunity (ask) questions before (leave)
_the classroom after (listen) _to my lesson
102 It's stupid (risk) _(break) a leg with those mini-scooters
103 I must remember (remind) the students that this grammar point needs (revise)
Trang 5104 We mustn't risk (be) late for the concert.
105 I’m not in a hurry I don’t mind _ (wait) for you
106 I’ll lend you the book when I’ve finished _ (read) it
107 How old were you when you learnt _ (drive)
108 My father gave up _ (smoke) three years ago
109 Would you mind _ (keep) silent? I’m trying _ (study)
110 I always try to avoid _ (borrow) money from my friends
111 The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed _ (get) to school on time
112 Could you please stop _ (make) noise?
113 I hope _ (run) in the marathon next month
114 Look! It’s starting _ (rain) again
115 It was too late, so we decided _ (take) a taxi home
116 My sister always enjoys _ (listen) to classical music
117 I’ve put off _ (write) the letter so many times I really must do it today
118 Sarah gave up (try) to find a job in this country and decided _(go) abroad
119 You can’t stop me _ (do) what I want
120 They don’t have much money They can’t afford _ (go) out very often
121 I’m still looking for a job but I hope _ (find) something soon
122 My mother can’t stand _ (stay) at home without doing anything
123 How long have you been able _ (swim), John?
124 You must promise _ (not / be) late again
125 When I saw her in that funny hat, I couldn’t help _ (laugh)
126 They refused _ (lend) him the money although he needed it badly
127 Please, don’t forget _ (post) the letter for me today! It’s urgent
128 Some people strongly dislike _ (hear) foul language
129 If you want _ (improve) English, you should practise (speak) it more often
130 By (work) ………….day and night he succeeded in (finish)……… the job in time
131 The children are busy (collect) _ shells on the beach
132 The teacher promised (help) _ us (prepare) _ for the examination
133 We regret (say) _ that the lecture was dull and wasn’t worth (listen) _ to
134 There’s no (deny) _ that he enjoys (listen) _ to his own voice
135 Is (boil) _ or (fry) _ the best way of (cook) _ this fish ?
136 It’s no use your (ask) _ him (lend) _ you any money
137 Can you manage(finish) _ (write) _ these reports by yourself ?
138 He advised me( consider) all the facts before (decide) (accept) _ the job
139 They refused (allow) _ us (go) _ in without (sign) _ the book
140 My uncle used to (show) _ me where (go) _ and what (buy)
141 There’s nothing like (walk) _ as a means of (keep) _ fit
142 Your doctor advised (go) to bed early, so I really can’t understand your (want) (stay) _
up late
143 We considered (give) her a dress for her birthday, but couldn’t help (buy) _her some flowers, too
144 There’s nothing (be) _ done about it now except (tell) _ the police the truth
145 I remember (hear) him (say) the grass needed (cut) _
146 Would you mind (keep) _ quiet for a moment ? I’m trying (fill) _ in a form
- It’s no use (ask) _ children (keep) _ quiet They can’t help (make) _ noise
147 The miser spent all his time (count) _ his money and (think) up new hiding places He kept (move) it about because he was terrified of (be) robbed He used to (get) up at night (make) _ sure it was still there
148 They don’t allow (smoke) _ in the auditorium; they don’t want (risk) _ (set) _ it on fire
149 Would you like me (turn) _ down the radio a bit ? - No, it’s all right I’m used to (work) with the radio on
150 We couldn’t help (laugh) when he was making fun of himself
Trang 6IV Supply the correct preposition and the gerund form of the verb in brackets
Eg: Mary is fond (swim)
Mary is fond of swimming
1 John interested (buy) a new car
2 She is afraid (fail) the exam
3 Peter is busy ……… (repair) the car at the moment
4 Thank you (help) me
5 We are looking forward (see) you
6 He is good (play) tennis
7 I have no objection (carry) out the plan
8 Jim got tired (wait) for us
9 We are bored ……… (do) the same things everyday
10 He is excited……….(travel) around the world
V Supply an appropriate preposition and verb form
1 Alice isn’t interested _in _(look) looking for a new job
2 Henry is excited _ (leave) _ for India
3 You are capable _ (do) _better work
4 I have no excuse _ (be) _ late
5 I’m accustomed _ (have) _a big breakfast
6 The rain prevented us _ (complete) _the work
7 Fred is always complaining _ (have) _a headache
8 Instead _ (study) _Margaret went to a ball game with some of her friend
9 Thank you _ (help) _me to carry the packages to the post office
10 Mrs Grant insisted _ (know) _the whole truth
11 He showed us how to get his house _ (draw) a map
12 You should take advantage _ (live) _here
13 Laura had a good reason _ (go, not) _to class yesterday
14 Everyone in the neighborhood participated _ (search) _for the lost child
15 I apologized to Diane _ (make) her wait for me
16 The weather is terrible tonight I don’t blame you _ (want, not) _go to the meeting
17 Who is responsible _ (wash) _and (dry) _the dishes after dinner?
18 In addition _ (go) _to school full-time, Sam has a part-time job
19 The angry look on his face stopped me _ (speak) _my mind
20 Where should we go for dinner tonight? Would you object _ (go) _ to an Italian restaurant?
21 The thief was accused _ (steal) _a woman’s purse
VI Write the following sentences, using Gerund phrases
Eg It is really quite easy to learn English
Learning English is really quite easy
1 It was wonderful to see our old friends again ( was)
………
2 It is useless to complain about that matter now (is )
………
3 It was very uncomfortable to sit in one place for so long (was)
………
4 It will be a lot of fun to go to that party next week (will)
………
5 It will be interesting to travel to Italy by boat (will)
………
6 it was exciting to meet the president(was)
………
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8 It takes about seven hours to drive from here to Dalat(takes)
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9 It usually takes me forty minutes to get to school (takes)
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10 It takes us eight hours to fly to Hanoi (takes)
………
VII Rewrite the following sentences, using the gerund
1 When did you begin to study English ?
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2 Your hair needs to be cut
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3 He advised me to apply at once
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4 She recommends housewives to buy the big tins
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5 They don't allow us to park here
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6 She never ceased to complain about prices
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7 I can't bear to be laughed at
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8 He continued to live in the country
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9 It started to rain
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10 The room needs to be painted
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VIII Combine each pair of sentences into one sentences, using the Gerund
Eg: 1.Alice made a mistake in her homework She remembered it
Alice remembered making a mistake in her homework
2 Tom asked me to remind him to buy a new shirt I forgot it
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3 Mr Pike taught John several years ago, He doesn't remember it
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4 This work must be done before we go home We mustn't forget
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5 Mary planned to go to the concert last night She forgot it
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6 Peter lived in the country when he was a boy He doesn't remember it
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7 He took Jane to a party two months ago He remembered it
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8 Grand’s mother often wears her glasses when she reads Sometimes she forgets
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9 Helen didn't buy some meat She forgot it
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10 Jim called his friend on his birthday He remembered it
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IX Rewrite the following sentences, Using Gerund phrases
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Swimming everyday is a good way of keeping fit
2 It takes a long time to learn a foreign language
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3 Clean the machine more often that will solve your problems
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4 Grow your own food It's less expensive
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5 Give up smoking I will make you feel better
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6 It is cheaper to go by rail than by air
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7 You are not allowed to smoke here
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8 It's not very pleasant to be in hospital
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9 It's very difficult to wind surfing properly
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10 It's more difficult to speak a foreign language than to read it
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11 It is forbidden to walk on the grass
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12 One thing I can't do is swim on my back
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13 It's difficult to be polite to someone you don't like
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14 It's not easy to change money here on a Saturday
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15 It is impossible to park your car during office hours
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X Combine two sentences using Infinitive with TO
1 She got up early She wanted to go for a walk
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2 The teacher will give the bonus marks He promised that
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3 This bag is too heavy You can’t carry it
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4 We can’t refuse their invitation It would look rude
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5 I met him again It was surprised
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6 The film wasn’t good enough I didn’t watch it
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7 Thanks for telling me the news It was very kind of you
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XI Rewrite the sentence using the suggestion
1 He locked the door ( I observed him)
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2 They force the children to have breakfast at home ( They make)
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3 He left the house early this morning ( I saw)
Trang 94 My mother allows me to go to the party next Sunday ( My mother lets)
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5 Someone knocked the door angrily ( She could hear)
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6 A pavement artist drew a portrait ( I watched)
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7 The examiner told me to leave the bag outside ( The examiner made)
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8 The boy ran away from the house ( She noticed)
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9 I don’t intend to tell you my plans
I haven’t no intention……… ………
10 Long found it difficult to concentrate on her lesson because of noise
Long had difficulty………
11 He tried to escape but the police stopped him
The police prevented him ………
12 John began playing the piano ten years ago
John has……… ………
13 I can’t possibly work in all this noise!
It is impossible………
14 Smoking is not allowed on the public buses
They don’t ………
XII Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs
Mary: Hi! Nam You managed _ (find) your way then?
Nam: Yes, in the end There was a lot of traffic jams and the weather was very wet
Mary: Well, you’re here now Let me (hang) up your rain coat
Nam: Thank you
Mary: I’m glad you decided _ (come) to my party Everyone seems (have) a good time I invited many people Well, “the more the merrier.”
Nam: Has Linda come?
Mary: She said she couldn’t _ (come)
Nam: And Lien?
Mary: Yes She came early, but she seemed (leave) early, too She was here with her boyfriend
XIII Complete the sentence with the correct verb form,(Passive gerund and infinitive)
1 He wants her (finish) her homework as soon as possible
2 I like _ (ask) many questions by the interviewers
3 Are you bored with (do) the same thing everyday?
4 They don’t mind (keep) standing on the bus
5 She was frightened of (rob) by a stranger
6 I can’t stop him _ (talk) about his favorite football team
7 Why don’t you hate _ (call) such a nickname by your friends?
8 I hope _ (offer) the job at the telephone company
9 She could afford (buy) this luxury coat
10 My close friend kept _ (tell) me about her idol
XIV Choose the best answer to complete the sentence
1 My brother likes _ funny stories
2 He was so interested in the football match that he forgot _ her
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4 I’m delighted that you can come on Saturday
5 She was made _ all house work by herself
6 He prefers presents on his birthday
7 I suggest the hospital before _ the police to look for him
A call – ask B to call – to ask C calling – asking D to call – asking
8 She expected _ by her boyfriend at the station but he wasn’t there
9 I knew I wasn’t the first _ her that she failed the exam again
10 She _ in Oxford Then she moved to London
A gets used to living B used to living C used to live D is used to living
11 He kept _ for an explanation and she didn’t know how him
A asking – to answer B asking – answering C to ask – to answer D to ask – answering
12 He will always remember _ the gold medal for his victory
A awarded B being awarded C to be awarded D to award
13 Would you like me down the radio a bit?
14 My brother wouldn’t _ his new camcorder
A let me use B let me to use C let I use D let I to use
15 I will never forget _ her for the first time
16 Sally’s low test scores kept her from _ to the university
A admitting B to admit C to be admitted D being admitted
17 She went out without by others
18 No, that’s not what I meant _ How can I make you _?
A to say – understand C to say – understanding
B saying – to understand D saying – understanding
19 Will your sister let you _ her new camcorder?
20 Mrs Jones, I regret _ you that your credit limit has been exceeded
21 I wanted to stop _ some presents, but we didn't have enough time
22 She didn’t want anyone _ him about her wedding
23 He advised the decision on my own
24 Did you remember _ the letter?
25 They used _ to the cinema a lot when they were at university
XV Identify one mistake in each sentence and correct it
1 He found it hard repair the computer
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2 How can you let such a silly incident wrecking your friendship?
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3 I couldn’t help being laughed when he told me that story
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