III. Complete the sentences with the correct form (to-infinitive or -ing form) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or an – ing form.

stay    make   watch    do    cycle    eat    hang out    travel    get    read

1. My brother loves ………………. live football on TV.

2. Do people in your country like ………………. abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests ………………. in the rain.

4. I don’t mind ………………. at home to look after the children.

5. As a child, he hated ………………. books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6. Minh is in good shape. He enjoys ………………. sport and exercise.

7. She doesn’t like ……..…. up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.

8. Emily dislikes ………………. crafts, but she enjoys origami.

9. I fancy ………………. out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.

10. Nancy adores ………………… with her best friend Helen.

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form ( to - infinitive or - ing form ) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or an -ing form.

" Stay, watch, cycle, eat, travel, read "

1. My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.

2. Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.

4. I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.

5. As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6. I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook. 

I. Complete the sentences with the correct form ( to - infinitive or - ing form ) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to - infinitive or an - ing form. " Stay, watch, cycle, eat, travel, read ".

1. My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.

2. Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.

4. I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.

5. As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6. I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.

A. GRAMMAR

I. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets in the infinitive or -ing form.

1.    I’m afraid of …………………………... (go) out alone at night.

2.    He’s afraid …………………………...  (walk) home alone at night.

3.    She forgot …………………………...  (invite) one of her best friends to the party.

4.    I’ll never forget …………………………... (travel) by plane for the first time.

5.    On the way home he stopped …………………………... (buy) some chocolate.

6.    He stopped …………………………... (study) and turned on the TV.

7.    These windows are dirty. They need …………………………... (wash).

8.    I want …………………………... (speak) to Sally, please.

9.    She’s really sorry for …………………………... (shout) at you yesterday.

10. I’m sorry …………………………... (hear) you’ve been ill again.

II. Read the dialogue. Choose the correct grammar forms of the words in capitals and fill in the gaps.

A: I’m really looking forward to (11) … watching …. the Tour de France.      WATCH

B: So am I. Last year I was lucky enough (12) …………………… there.      BE

A: How did you manage that?

B: Well, I was visiting my cousin in Paris and he surprised me with tickets.

A: Lucky you! How was it seeing the race up close?

B: The thrill of (13) …………………… the cyclists speed by was incredible.    SEE

Thousands of fans had lined the roads to cheer on their heroes.

A: Who was yours?

B: Lance Armstrong. What an athlete! He was trying (14) ……………………   WIN

the competition after (15) …………………… away from the sport for four years!       BE 

A: That’s amazing! I can’t wait to watch this year’s race.

B. READING

Look at the sentences below about a visit to a Californian cattle station. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

 16. The reason Tim went to the cattle ranch was to find work.     …….

 17. Tim was bored on the long journey to the ranch.                       .……

 18. The Raskin Cattle Ranch has been owned by the same family for over 100 years.  …….

                 MY CALIFORNIA TRAVEL BLOG – A DAY AT RASKIN CATTLE RANCH

                                                        By Tim Blanchflower

I spent most of last summer holiday in California on the beach – and who wouldn't? However, one day I got the chance to try something a bit different - to go on a day trip to a working cattle ranch just north of Los Angeles. That's what I'm going to blog about today.

Although the ranch was only about 50 kilometres from where I was staying with my uncle, it took ages to get there because the traffic out of the city was so bad. Fortunately, our guide and coach driver, Maria, kept us entertained with her stories and jokes.

The Raskin Ranch is located in a beautiful little valley, and has been home for six generations of the Raskin family. It has been a family business since 1895, providing an income from both the cattle and the guest house. These guys know what they're doing!

I fell in love with the place as soon as I arrived. The people working there walk around in jeans and cowboy hats - not as part of a tourist show, but because that's the most practical way to dress for the work they do. These are real cowboys, though it should be said that they prefer to call themselves cattle ranchers.

The first thing we did when we got there was eat lunch. You won't be surprised to hear that there was one thing on the menu: steak, cooked on a barbecue. I’m glad I'm not vegetarian, because I have never eaten a steak as good as that one. In fact, every steak I've eaten since then has been a bit disappointing in comparison.

You'd think an afternoon and evening at a cattle ranch wouldn't give you a lot of time to experience the place, but it was incredible how much we crammed into a short visit. First thing after lunch was a riding tour of the ranch. Don't worry if, like me, you haven't had much to do with horses in your life. These animals are well-trained and calm - perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike.

Later, I learnt how to lie and throw a lasso (a rope for catching cattle) and how to build a campfire. They don't teach you that sort of thing in school! I can't say I was very good at either of those things, to be honest - but it was fun giving them a try!

By the end of the day, everyone was exhausted but happy. I don't know if I'll ever get the chance to go to California again, but if I do, I'm definitely going to pay a visit to the Raskin ranch. It was better than any beach! 

Exercise 03: Complete the sentences with the correct form (to-infinitive or -ing form) of the verbs in the box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or an -ing form.

stay       make         watch       do          cycle         eat          hang out         travel        get         read

1.  My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.

2.  Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3.  Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.

4.  I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.

5.  As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.

6.  Minh is in good shape. He enjoys _____________ sport and exercise.

7.  She doesn’t like _____________ up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.

8.  Emily dislikes _____________ crafts, but she enjoys origami.

9.  I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.

PRACTICE - Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or gerund form.

41. She prefers………………….(hang) out with friends to………………….(be) at home.

42. The little boy denied………………….(eat) all the chocolates.

43. It is dangerous………………….(light) a fire in the forest.

44.'What’s the use of………………….(wait) lot an answer?

45. I watched them through the window………….(break) into the jewelry shop opposite my house.

46. lt would be a good idea………………….(have) a Christmas party.

47. I don’t remember………………….(meet) him before.

48. It’s too hot …………………. (wear) a jacket.

49. Jennifer doesn’t wear her gold watch because she is afraid of …………………. (scratch) it.

50. Yesterday she went to the library………………….(find) information for her History Project.

IV. Complete the sentences with the correct form (to-infinitive or -ing form) of the verbs in the
box. Some verbs can be followed by either a to-infinitive or an -ing form.
1. My brother loves _____________ live football on TV.
2. Do people in your country like _____________ abroad on vacation?

3. Riding a bike is Lan’s pleasure, but she detests _____________ in the rain.
4. I don’t mind _____________ at home to look after the children.
5. As a child, he hated _____________ books, but now he finds it enjoyable.
6. Minh is in good shape. He enjoys _____________ sport and exercise.
7. She doesn’t like _____________ up early in the morning, especially at the weekend.
8. Emily dislikes _____________ crafts, but she enjoys origami.
9. I fancy _____________ out tonight because I’m too tired to cook.
10. Nancy adores _____________ with her best friend Helen.

A. GRAMMAR

I.   Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or –ing form.

1.    A: How about ... going ... (go) to the shops this afternoon?

B: Great! I need ... to buy ... (buy) a new dress for the party.

2.    A: Costas has promised ................................................... (help) me with my homework.    

B: That was nice of him .................................................... (offer)!

3.    A: I’m hungry. Is there anything ....................................... (eat)?

B: There are some sandwiches in the fridge. Help yourself.

4.    A: Dan can’t stand ........................................................... (drive) to work every morning.

B: Then he should consider ............................................. (take) the train.

5.    A: How do you know that Paola took the letter?

B: I saw her ...................................................................... (put) it in her bag.

6.    A: Why do you keep .......................................................... (look) at your watch?

B: Because I have an appointment and I don’t want ................................................. (be) late.

7.    A: Is Ben in his room?

B: Yes, I’ve just heard him ...............................................  (talk) on his mobile.

8.    A: It was really nice of Jeff and Sally ................................................... (help) us move house. B: Yes, we are lucky ......................................................... (have) such good friends.

II.  Fill in the correct infinitive tense.

9.    A: What would you like ... to do ... (do) tonight?

B: Let’s ............................................. (go) to an Italian restaurant.

10. A: What’s Liz doing?

B: She seems ................................................................... (look) for something in her bag.

11. A: Alan has been offered a new job!

B: No, he hasn't. He just pretended .............................................................(offer) a new job.

12. A: Colin claims .................................................................. (meet) lots of famous people.

B: I know, but I don't believe him.

13. A: Look at those two men outside. What are they doing?

B: They appear ................................................................ (empty) the rubbish bins.

14. A: Would you like to go to the cinema tonight?

B: Not really. I would prefer .............................................................. (go) to the theatre.

15. A: Tara seems ................................................................. (work) hard all morning.

B: Yes, she hasn’t even stopped for a cup of coffee.

16. A: Why is Tom at work so early this morning?

B: He wants ......................................................... (finish) early so that he can go to the concert tonight.

III.Underline the correct preposition and fill in the gaps with the –ing form of the verb in brackets.

17. He is ill. He is complaining with/about .............................................  (have) a headache.

18. Marcus went out instead for/of ……………………………………… (do) his homework.

19. Tracy was very excited with/about ……………………………………… (go) to the party.

20. I hope you have a good excuse of/for ……………………………………… (be) so late.

21. Sam is interested in/for ……………………………………… (take up) French lessons.

22. You can’t stop him to / from ……………………………………… (take) the job if he wants to.

23. Susie ran because she was worried about/of ……………………………………… (miss) the bus.

24.Thank you to/for ……………………………………… (help) me with my homework.

25. She felt tired because she wasn’t used to/with ……………………………………… (work) so hard.

26. His boss blamed him for/of ……………………………………… (lose) the deal.

27. I am in charge in/of ……………………………………… (make) the Christmas deliveries.

28. We are thinking of/from ……………………………………… (buy) a new car next month.

29. Sandra apologised for/about ……………………………………… (ruin) the performance.

30. Ian was talking with/about ……………………………………… (open) a shop in York. 

B. READING

                 FLASH MOBS – A DIFFERENT KIND OF EVENT

In 2003, an unusually large number of customers arrived without warning in the carpet department of Macy’s Department Store in New York. His assistants couldn’t understand why all of them were so interested in buying exactly the same carpet. In 2006, 4,000 people arrived with MP3 players and headsets at a London railway station and started dancing at a set time. As no music could be heard, this looked very strange. Police were even called to make sure that trains continued to run on time, but when they arrived the dancers had gone.

These are two examples of ‘flash mob' events, when a crowd of people suddenly come together in a public place, perform an unusual action and disappear as quickly as they appeared. They are organised using electronic media such as mobile phones or the internet.

To their fans, flash mobs are simply a chance to have some light-hearted, if rather silly, fun. However, when just under 2,000 people got together in San Francisco for an enormous pillow fight, it ended up costing thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, a heavy rainstorm meant that the city was left covered with wet feathers, which caused streets, shops and a restaurant to be flooded, and ruined the local fountain.

It took several days to put the damage right. Norman Dito, head of the city’s Recreation and Park Department said, ‘In future, organisers of such events should apply for permission beforehand and pay the standard fee to cover security, insurance and cleaning up afterwards. Unfortunately, I’m afraid this is unlikely to happen, since nobody knows who the organisers are, or when or where a flash mob will take place next’.

31. What is the writer’s aim in this text?

A.  to complain about a recent flash mob

B.  to warn people against going to flash mobs

C.  to give advice on how to arrange flash mobs

D.  to explain what flash mobs involve

32.The police were called to the London railway station to

A.  stop the trains being delayed

B.  arrest the dancers

C.  make sure no-one was injured

D.  prevent people watching the event

33. What does the reader learn about the pillow fight in San Francisco?

A.  Videos of what happened appeared on the internet.

B.  Local businesses closed before it happened.

C.  The city had to spend a lot of money as a result.

D.  The crowd cleaned up afterwards.

34. Norman Dito thinks controlling future flash mob events would be impossible because

A.  the identity of the organisers is unknown.

B.  the preparations would take too long.

C.  so many people take part.

D.  it would be too expensive.

35. What would a fan of flash mob say?

A.  There’s an advertisement in the newspaper about an event in the Central Square on Friday. We can go together if you’re interested.

B.  The organisers have made all the safety arrangements for the next event. It’s expensive, but it’ll be worth it.

C.  A big crowd is expected at the event. Afterwards, it’ll be great to have a chat with everyone there.

D.  It’ll be fantastic fun – nobody is expecting to see us and we’ll disappear before anyone realizes. 

Chi giúp em câu này

G. Complete the text with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets. Sometimes both are correct.

At the end of a long journey, most people prefer to get

soon as possible. They don't fancy 2

(get) home and relax as

(shop), but they don't want

(arrive) home with nothing to eat. Now, travellers who pass through Gatwick Airport in London can avoid 4 fridge by choosing 5 (return) home on an empty (visit) a virtual shop. There are no real products in

3

the shop, only images on ten large screens. When you decide 6 something, you use your smartphone to scan it. You keep 7 until you've found everything you need, then you pay. After that, you can spend a

(buy)

(scan) items

week or two

8

(enjoy) your holiday. The shop promises

9

(deliver) your shopping soon after you get home. According to the retailer, the virtual shop is a perfect combination of traditional and online shopping. People enjoy (look) around shops, but they also love 11

10

(shop) online

because it's so convenient.