THE INFINITIVVE – ING FORM – PARTICIPLES Exercise 1. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the infinitive or the “ing” form. Mind the tenses. 1. The police made the bank robbers (give)___________ themselves up. 2. He is not likely (return) ___________before five o’clock. 3. The criminals were forced (surrender) ___________. 4. They might not (complain) ___________about the meal if the service hadn’t been so dreadful. 5. Man is said (invent) ___________the wheel about ten thousand years ago. 6. You must (starve) ___________to have eaten such a big dinner last night. 7. She’d better (have) ___________a good excuse for being so late. 8. They hope (make) ___________a lot of money in their new business. 9. The wind tends (increase) ___________just before sunset. 10. He should (tell) ___________his parents the truth when they asked him. 11. Imagine (live) ___________in a big house like that 12. I’d rather not (visit) ___________my parents this weekend. 13. She’s too tired (concentrate) ___________on her work today. 14. You should (see) ___________his face when she told him the news. 15. It was such a shock (hear) ___________from her after all these years. 16. Ann would love (lie) ___________on a beach now, instead of typing reports. 17. The doctor worked for fifteen hours without (take) ___________a break. 18. John’s father let him (borrow) ___________his car for the weekend. 19. There’s no point (get) ___________there early, because the gates don’t open till 10 a.m. 20. Jim doesn’t have enough patience (be) ___________a teacher.
Trang 1THE INFINITIVVE – ING FORM – PARTICIPLES Exercise 1 Fill in the blank with the correct form of the infinitive or the “-ing” form Mind the tenses.
1. The police made the bank robbers (give) _ themselves up
2. He is not likely (return) _before five o’clock
3. The criminals were forced (surrender) _
4. They might not (complain) _about the meal if the service hadn’t been so dreadful
5. Man is said (invent) _the wheel about ten thousand years ago
6. You must (starve) _to have eaten such a big dinner last night
7. She’d better (have) _a good excuse for being so late
8. They hope (make) _a lot of money in their new business
9. The wind tends (increase) _just before sunset
10. He should (tell) _his parents the truth when they asked him
11. Imagine (live) _in a big house like that!
12. I’d rather not (visit) _my parents this weekend
13. She’s too tired (concentrate) _on her work today
14. You should (see) _his face when she told him the news
15. It was such a shock (hear) _from her after all these years
16. Ann would love (lie) _on a beach now, instead of typing reports
17. The doctor worked for fifteen hours without (take) _a break
18. John’s father let him (borrow) _his car for the weekend
19. There’s no point (get) _there early, because the gates don’t open till 10 a.m
20. Jim doesn’t have enough patience (be) _a teacher
Exercise 2 Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the infinitive or “-ing” form.
Whatever else Christmas may (1.stand for) , one thing it still means is (2 eat) Christmas has traditionally been a time of the year when people have tried (3 cheer) themselves up during the cold months of winter Last year more than 10 million turkeys were bought in Britain alone during the festive season (4.satisy) the nation’s appetite Health experts may continue (5 complain) about all this self-indulgence, but they fail (6 realize) that there is nothing new about celebratory feasting, particularly at this time of year The Roman Saturnalia, which was supposedly a festival (7 honor) the god of agriculture, started
on 19th December Among other things, the Saturnalia involved (8 light) candles and (9 give) gifts People who had spent the whole year (10 save) money suddenly became extravagant In addition to (11 exchange) gifts, this time of year was also an occasion for masters and slaves alike (12 eat) excessively At one Saturnalia feast an emperor is reported (13 spend) the equivalent of $600,000 on a dinner for twelve guests which consisted of twenty courses and lasted all day So, when mealtime comes round on 25 December, there’s no point in (14 have) a guilty conscience In fact the occasional seasonal feast may promote good health and stop year-round (15 overeat)
Exercise 3 Put the verbs in brackets into the “ing” form or the infinitive with or without “to”
When Gilbert decided (1 give up) his job and (2 sell) all his possessions, everyone thought he was mad But, as it turned out, he was just the first of many of my friends (3.do) this In fact, escaping the pressures of everyday working life has become a priority for many people these days They can’t stand the idea of (4 work) until they are 65, only (5 retire) to some boring country village and (6 waste) their time (7 dig) the garden or (8 gossip) with the neighbors They would rather (9 live) life to the full now, before they are too old (10 enjoy) it (11 buy) a motorcycle and (12 tour) the world is a popular option Other, less adventurous types might prefer (13.buy) a small farmhouse and live off the land Personally, I fancy (14 sail) around the world in a yacht As for Gilbert, he bought a house
in a little country village and spends his time (15 walk) around the village and (16 talk) with the neighbors
Exercise 4 Put the verbs in brackets into the “ing” form of the infinitive without “to”
1. I watched her (get up) and walk slowly out of the room
2. I heard the phone (ring) twice and then stop
Trang 23. Tim saw Jill (stand) outside the butcher’s as he was driving to work.
4. Listen to the wind (blow) through the trees
5. We heard the workmen (drill) in the road as we were eating breakfast
6. The witness saw the burglar (break into) the house and steal the television
7. Listen to her (sing) the song and then tell us what you think of it
Exercise 5 Complete the sentences using the words in bold Use two to five words.
1. We weren’t advised to book in advance (advise)
→They book in advance
2. You really need to renew your passport before you go on holiday (needs)
→Your passport before you go on holiday
3. They require hotel guests to vacate their rooms by twelve noon (are)
→Hotel guests their rooms by twelve noon
4. The dietician advised us not to eat between meals (eating)
→The dietician between meals
5. They need to consider the proposals more carefully (considered)
→The proposals more carefully
Exercise 6 Put the verbs in brackets into the “ing” form or the infinitive
1. A: Oh, Mum, this programme’s nearly finished Can’t I go on (watch) _ TV for a while? B: No, I want you to do your maths homework and then go on (write) your English
essay You haven’t even started it yet and it’s due in tomorrow
2. A: Your dress is filthy It wants (wash)
Trang 3B: I know I wanted (take) it to the cleaner’s yesterday, but they were closed.
3. A: Don’t you hate (not/know) anyone here?
B: Yes, I get very lonely, but I hate (worry) my parents so I tell them I’ve made lots
of friends
4. A: I’ll never forget (visit) Thailand for the first time
B: Yes, it s such a wonderful holiday If only I hadn’t forgotten (take) my camera.
5. A: Why don’t we stop (get) something to eat on the way home?
B: Ok, but we should really stop (spend) money on junk food.
6. A: I’m sorry for (spoil) your plans last weekend
B: That’s Ok I was sorry (hear) you weren’t feeling very well.
7. A: Jane doesn’t know how to work the computer but she’s afraid (ask) for help B: But isn’t she afraid of (get) into trouble if she breaks it?
8. A: Did you remember tell) Tim about the party?
B: I don’t remember (tell) him, but I’m sure I did.
9. A: Do you regret (offer) him the job?
B: Yes, I regret (say) he’s not a reliable employee.
10. A: I think I’d prefer (go) on holiday to Greece this year and spend some time
visiting ancient sites
B: Yes, I prefer (do) something interesting warn rather than (stay)
in England
11. A: Did you mean (park) so far away?
B: Yes Otherwise, it would mean (pay) to get into a car park.
12. A: I’ve been trying (contact) Mr Isaacs all morning
B: Why don’t you try (phone) his club?
Exercise 7 Underline the correct participle.
1. He was encouraging/encouraged towards his children.
2. They found the film very excited/exciting.
3. He was exhausting/exhausted after the marathon.
4. They were worrying/worried that they would be late.
5. Her behavior is extremely annoying/annoyed.
6. We were shocking/shocked by his behavior.
7. She told us a very entertaining/entertained story
8. They were all surprising/surprised when he turned up at the party.
9. That book is really interested/interesting.
10. They were fascinated/fascinating by the view.
Exercise 8 Put the verbs in brackets into the infinitive or “ing” form.
Scotland was the perfect place (1 grow up) My parents had spent years (2 save up) because they wanted (3 buy) a small farmhouse in the Scottish Highlands Shortly after I was born their dream came true and our new life in the country began To begin with, I was probably too young (4 appreciate) the fresh air and breathtaking views, but as I grew up I began (5 enjoy) exploring the unspoilt countryside I soon got used to (6 have) to walk miles to the shops, and since it was too far (7 travel) to the nearest primary school My parents did their best (8.educate) me at home However, I never felt lonely and was usually too busy (9 help) my father on the land to worry about (10 not/have) any friends My brothers and sisters were also starting (11 grow up) fast and we had no difficulty (12 amuse) ourselves for hours on end When I reached the age of eleven, my parents decided it was time (13.send) me to secondary school as they didn’t feel they were capable of (14 provide ) me with the range
Trang 4of skills I would need for my future life This would involve (15 travel) twenty miles to the nearest town and twenty miles back I was sorry (16 say) goodbye to my old way of life, but at the same time I looked forward (17 mix) with new people After (18 finish) school I was forced (19 move) to Edinburgh to look for work and I have now made the city my home Although I love the cosmopolitan lifestyle, I sometimes can’t help (20 wish) I was back in the Highlands
Exercise 9 Complete the sentences using the words in bold Use two to five words.
1. He arrived too late to catch the 9.30 train (arrive)
→ He to catch the 9.30 train
2. Preparing the meal took her three hours (prepare)
→She the meal
3. These trousers are too small for me (enough)
→ These trousers for me
4. Politicians found the results of the local election surprising (were)
→ Politicians of the local election
5. Could you pass me the cheese, please? (mind)
→ Would the cheese?
6. They made her pay $2,000 tax (too)
→She $2,000 tax
7. She was allowed to stay at her friend’s house (her)
→ They at her friend’s house
8. He wasn’t all enough to become a policeman (short)
→ He a policeman
9. He had difficulty seeing in the dark room (hardly)
→ He in the dark room
10. It took her six months to learn how to drive (took)
→She how to drive
11. I prefer going out to staying at home (than)
→ I prefer to at home
12. Would you mind keeping quiet while she’s talking? (keep)
→ Could she’s talking?
13. The runner could hardly keep up with the others (had)
→ The runner up with the others
14. I think it’s interesting to visit other countries (visiting)
→ I think interesting
15. She prefers taking the train to travelling by coach (take)
→ She prefers than travel by coach
16. Could you run through the details once more? (mind)
→Would the details once more?
17. They took ages to reach a decision (them)
→It a decision
18. The police let the suspect make one phone call (was)
→The suspect one phone call
19. The tourists found the carnival fascinating (were)
→The tourists the carnival
20. It was difficult for the jury to reach a verdict (difficulty)
→The jury a verdict
21. The 17-year-olds weren’t old enough to get into the club (too)
→ The 17-year-old into the club
22. She prefers speaking French to writing it (than)
→ She prefers write it
23. Learning about other cultures is important (learn)
→ It about other cultures
24. They made him work overtime (was)
→He overtime
Trang 525. During the rush hour it takes me over an hour to get to work (getting)
→During the rush hour, over an hour
26. The instructions were so complicated that I couldn’t follow them (too)
→ The instructions were follow
27. It was difficult for me to hear what he was saying (hardly)
→I what he was saying
28. Could you keep the noise down? (mind)
→Would the noise down?
29. They made the passengers wait at the airport for hours (were)
→The passengers at the airport for hours
30. I have difficulty in understanding his accent (find)
→I his accent
Exercise 10 Find the word which should not be in the sentence.
1. She went to the market for to do her weekly shopping
2. I hope that to see you again some day
3. Tim is not so experienced enough to take on such responsibilities
4. Would you be so kind as that to help me carry those bags?
5. Drawing it is a relaxing hobby
6. The Burtons enjoy to traveling abroad whenever they get the chance
7. My sister made me to promise that I would never tell anyone her secret
8. I don’t mind that being asked to lend a hand
9. We had quite an adventure when we went for climbing in the Swiss Alps
10. Could you let me to use your dictionary, please?
11. I’ll never forget about travelling by plane for the first time
12. I heard John to tell her that he was leaving that Saturday
13. You had better not to tell him that you have been fired again
14. She went on to talking about her holidays until everyone was bored
15. The sofa was too heavy for me to move it
16. He suggested we waiting until Roger got back
17. Children would love being told bedtime stories
18. To entering the premises without permission is not allowed
19. As well as he studying to become a doctor, Tom works part-time as a waiter
20. The car needs being servicing
Exercise 11 Complete the sentences using the words in bold Use two to five words.
1. I’m sure he didn’t steal the money (stolen)
→ He _ the money
2. It is likely that he will travel to Europe (to)
→He _to Europe
3. It’s a pity you didn’t come to the disco with us (have)
→You _to the disco with us
4. It’s too cold to go camping (warm)
→It _to go camping
5. The car was so expensive that we couldn’t buy it (for)
→ The car _to buy
6. Crying over spilt milk is useless (use)
→ It _spilt milk
7. She tends to get every excited at office parties (carried)
→She _at office parties
Exercise 12 Read the text and choose the best answer for each space.
THE LOST ART OF OLD MASTERS
The three blank spaces (0) _ the wall of the Frankfurt Schirn Gallery are probably more photographed than the old paintings which (1.) _there until last Thursday That was the day when thieves (2.) _two paintings by JMW Turner, which were (3.) _loan from London’s Tate Gallery In fact, as theft increases, empty walls are (4.) _an increasingly familiar (5.) _in Europe’s galleries The thieves are usually (6.) _of professional gangs who study the layout of their target in (7.)
Trang 6_beforehand They are becoming better at overcoming the tightest security The thieves of Frankfurt waited (8.) _the gallery closed at 10 p.m, overpowered the security guard before he could (9.) _on the alarm system and (10.) _with the paintings to a waiting car The pictures are (11.) _at
$37.7million and, since they are (12.) _famous to sell, police suspect that the thieves will hold them to ransom A $62,800 reward is being (13.) _for information Unfortunately European Union policy has made it easier for thieves to (14.) _borders and harder for police to follow them To discourage thieves, galleries may have to turn themselves (15.) _high security fortresses
12. A measured B charged C valued D appreciated
Exercise 13 Give the correct form of the word in brackets.
Dangerous work
The (0 probable) _of your being killed or injured at work determines how much life (1.insure) _you have to pay An (2 electric) _, for example, has a fairly high life (3.exect) _- they are only at risk from the odd (4 fault) _cable- and are therefore in
a low risk (5.classify) _ Higher premiums are paid by people who have more (6.danger) _jobs such as (7 construct) _ workers There were sixty-five deaths on building sites last year alone (8 fortunately) _most accidents and deaths are caused by a (9.tend) _to ignore (10 safe) _regulations, when simple precautions and good sense can prevent fatalities
Exercise 14 Fill in the correct preposition
1. She applied the manager the post of editor of the magazine
2. He is crazy all kinds of fast cars
3. I wouldn’t bet it being warm tomorrow
4. The manager of the bank had to account all the money that was missing
5. I didn’t realize there would be a charge using this telephone
6. The police announced that they were going to charge someone the murder of the priest
7. Nobody seems to care what is happening in the world today
8. Jame’s mother told him to take care himself during the journey
9. Mark was very clever figuring out how machines worked
10. It was very clever you to remember to bring an umbrella
11. If you apply now, you’re assured getting a place on the course
12. You can’t compare Elvis Pressley Michael Jackson, Elvis is the king
13. Compared winters in Moscow, this isn’t really cold at all
14. The Police Inspector wasn’t able to comment the case as they had no new evidence
15. I’m going to have to stop eating chocolate I think I’m addicted it
16. Michael’s been asked to contribute this new science fiction magazine
17. I couldn’t get into the museum because it was crowded tourists
18. Scientists are still trying to find a cure AIDS
19. You have to comply these rules or you will lose your job
20. Brian’s been accused cheating in his exams
Trang 721. Maria should go and see a doctor She has been complaining back pains for weeks now.
22. I’m going to complain the manager this meal It was terrible
23. It upsets me when people are cruel their pets
24. He doesn’t seem to be aware what’s going on around him
25. This new book I’m reading is based the life of Jackie Onasis
Exercise 15 Complete the sentences using the words in bold Use two to five words.
1. When did George give up his job? (since)
→ How long _ up his job?
2. The machine stopped working so we asked someone to check it (down)
→ The machine _asked someone to check it
3. The soup is so hot that she can’t eat it (hot)
→The soup _to eat
4. Could you water the flowers? (mind)
→Would _the flowers?
5. The film was quite boring (were)
→We _the film
6. She prefers watching TV to listening to music (rather)
→She’d _to music
7. We left early to avoid the traffic (out)
→We _to avoid the traffic
8. They made the children study for five hours a day (were)
→ The _for five hours a day
9. He finds driving on the left difficult (use)
→He _on the left
10. He thought she was his aunt (for)
→He _his aunt
11. The tiles on their roof need replacing (need)
→They _the tiles on their roof
12. He doesn’t want her to work as a waitress (objects)
→He _as a waitress
13. We haven’t had any news from him for a month (heard)
→ We _for a month
Exercise 16 Complete the sentences below with a suitable word from the list below.
1. The bride looked as pretty as in her white silk wedding gown
2. Mr Bayer looks a rather rough type but he is really as gentle as
3. Her voice rang out as clear as
4. When Jenny came top of the class she was as proud as
5. The land around town is as flat as There isn’t a hill in sight
6. When Mr Jenkins heard the news he went as white as
7. Her mother has been as busy as all day making all the last minute preparations for the wedding
8. John remained as silent as as he listened to my plans for the future
9. Mary stayed as cool as and gave not even the slightest sign that she had met him before
10. You can be sure he has an ulterior motive for inviting us to dinner, he is as cunning as