SPEAKING Describe the photo in pairs. What would be the best and worst things about going on a long trip on a boat like this?
SPEAKING Describe the photo in pairs. What would be the best and worst things about going on a long trip on a boat like this?
Read the text. If you had been on a trip like this, would you have enjoyed it? Why? / Why not?
When Jane and Clive Green stopped working, they decided to go on a trip to Spain in their yacht. They expected to be away for about a week - but in the end, they continued travelling for sixteen years! After they reached Spain in their ten-metre yacht, they did not fancy returning home, so they kept sailing. After crossing the Atlantic, they stopped to explore the islands of the Caribbean for a while. Then they continued to sail west around the world. They ended up visiting 56 countries. They particularly enjoyed swimming with seals near the Galápagos Islands. However, they remembered feeling very anxious near Somalia because a boat would not stop following them. It was actually a fishing boat with an injured man on board, so Jane offered to help him before they continued on their way. They managed to pay for their trip by selling their house back in the UK. They could afford to buy food, but they ran out of money on an island near Fiji. Fortunately, a local woman agreed to give them a box of fruit and vegetables in exchange for some clothes.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiIf I had been on a trip like this, I would have enjoyed it. Traveling the world on a yacht for sixteen years would be an exciting and adventurous experience, with the opportunity to explore different cultures, landscapes, and wildlife. Swimming with seals near the Galápagos Islands would be a memorable experience and visiting 56 countries would be an incredible achievement
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Read the Learn this! box. Then look at the highlighted verbs in the text above. Which verb pattern (a-e) does not have an example in the text?
LEARN THIS! Verb patterns a Some verbs are followed by the infinitive of another verb. Do you want to go out? / She hopes to be a teacher. b Some verbs are followed by the -ing form of another verb. She always avoids paying. I spend a lot of time texting. c Some verbs are followed by either an infinitive or an -ing form without any change in meaning. d Some verbs change their meaning depending on whether they are followed by an -ing form or an infinitive. I didn't remember speaking to Jo. (I forgot that I had spoken to her.) I didn't remember to speak to Jo. (I didn't speak to her.) e The verbs let and make are followed by an infinitive without to. She let me drive. I made her laugh. |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiThe verb pattern (c) which is followed by either an infinitive or an -ing form without any change in meaning does not have an example in the text.
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Add the verbs from the text to the table. Can you add any more verbs?
verb + infinitive | verb + -ing form | infinitive or -ing (same meaning) | infinitive or -ing (different meaning) |
choose | not mind | like | remember |
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiSome more verbs:
(Một số động từ khác)
avoid + V-ing: tránh
promise + to V: hứa
deny + V-ing: phủ nhận
refuse + to V: từ chối
remind + to V: nhắc nhở
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Compare sentences a and b. How is the meaning of the underlined verb different when followed by an -ing form or an infinitive?
1 a I tried buying a present for her, but she was still angry with me.
b I tried to buy a present for her, but everything was too expensive.
2 a I stopped talking to my friend when the film started.
b I stopped to talk to my friend when I met him in town.
3 a After the film, they went on eating popcorn.
b After the film, they went on to eat pizza.
4 a I won't forget visiting the Taj Mahal - it was amazing.
b I won't forget to visit the Taj Mahal - I've heard it's amazing.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải1 a I tried buying a present for her, but she was still angry with me.
(Tôi đã thử mua một món quà cho cô ấy, nhưng cô ấy vẫn giận tôi.)
b I tried to buy a present for her, but everything was too expensive.
(Tôi đã cố gắng mua một món quà cho cô ấy, nhưng mọi thứ đều quá đắt.)
2 a I stopped talking to my friend when the film started.
(Tôi ngừng nói chuyện với bạn tôi khi bộ phim bắt đầu.)
b I stopped to talk to my friend when I met him in town.
(Tôi dừng lại để nói chuyện với bạn tôi khi tôi gặp anh ấy trong thị trấn.)
3 a After the film, they went on eating popcorn.
(Sau khi xem phim, họ lại tiếp tục ăn bỏng ngô.)
b After the film, they went on to eat pizza.
(Sau khi xem phim, họ tiếp tục đi ăn pizza.)
4 a I won't forget visiting the Taj Mahal - it was amazing.
(Tôi sẽ không quên đã ghé thăm Taj Mahal - thật tuyệt vời.)
b I won't forget to visit the Taj Mahal - I've heard it's amazing.
(Tôi sẽ không quên ghé thăm Taj Mahal - Tôi nghe nói nó thật tuyệt vời.)
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Complete the text with the infinitive (with or without to) or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.
In the UK, people who are travelling long distances by road often stop 1__________ (spend) the night at a roadside hotel. But David and Jean Davidson have spent 22 years 2__________ (live) in one.
The Davidsons first tried 3__________ (visit) Travelodge hotels in 1985. They enjoyed 4__________ (be) there so much that gradually they stopped 5__________ (go) back to their own home. When a new Travelodge opened 65 km from Sheffield, they decided 6__________ (become) permanent guests. They like 7__________ (live) there because it is safe and convenient.
The retired couple can afford 8__________ (pay) for their room because they book it weeks in advance and get a good rate. In fact, last year, they managed 9__________ (save) enough money for a three-week holiday abroad in the USA. And where did they end up 10__________ (stay)?
In an American Travelodge hotel, of course!
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giải
SPEAKING Work in pairs. Tell your partner about something that you
1 love to do.
2 often forget to do.
3 will never forget doing.
4 will try doing one day.
Thảo luận (1)Hướng dẫn giảiBài tham khảo
A: Hi, what's something you love to do?
B: I love to play the guitar. It's a great way to unwind and express myself creatively. What do you often forget to do?
A: I often forget to exercise regularly. I have a gym membership, but I struggle to make time for it.
B: I understand that. Maybe you could try setting a reminder on your phone or scheduling it into your calendar to make it a habit.
A: Can you think of something you will never forget doing?
B: Yes, I will never forget traveling to Japan and seeing the cherry blossoms in full bloom. It was a breathtaking sight that I will always cherish.
A: That sounds amazing! Is there something you've been wanting to try?
B: Yes, I've been wanting to try bungee jumping. It's definitely out of my comfort zone, but I think it would be a thrilling experience.
Tạm dịch
A: Xin chào, bạn thích làm gì?
B: Tôi thích chơi ghi-ta. Đó là một cách tuyệt vời để thư giãn và thể hiện bản thân một cách sáng tạo. Bạn hay quên làm gì?
A: Tôi thường quên tập thể dục thường xuyên. Tôi có thẻ thành viên phòng tập thể dục, nhưng tôi gặp khó khăn trong việc sắp xếp thời gian cho nó.
B: Tôi hiểu điều đó. Có lẽ bạn có thể thử đặt lời nhắc trên điện thoại hoặc lên lịch vào lịch của mình để biến nó thành thói quen.
A: Bạn có thể nghĩ ra điều gì mà bạn sẽ không bao giờ quên đã làm không?
B: Vâng, tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên chuyến du lịch đến Nhật Bản và ngắm hoa anh đào nở rộ. Đó là một cảnh tượng ngoạn mục mà tôi sẽ luôn trân trọng.
A: Điều đó nghe thật tuyệt vời! Có điều gì bạn muốn thử không?
B: Vâng, tôi đã muốn thử nhảy bungee. Nó chắc chắn nằm ngoài vùng an toàn của tôi, nhưng tôi nghĩ đó sẽ là một trải nghiệm thú vị.
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