they are really rich, but they always seem unhappy. I doubt that money can't bring them happiness
they are really rich, but they always seem unhappy. I doubt that money can't bring them happiness
. My glasses are in my book bag, but I don’t remember ____ them here.
A. putting B. to put C. I put D. put
16. Look at those windows! They are really need ____.
A. to clean B. cleaning C. to be cleaned D. b & c are correct
17. I’m tired. I’d rather ___ out this evening, if you don’t mind.
A. not going B. not to go C. don’t go D. not go
18. I must go now. I promise ___ late.
A. not being B. not to be C. to not be D. I wouldn’t
19. It isn’t safe for children ____ on ladders.
A. playing B. to play C. play D. played
20. Famous people get tired of ___ everywhere they go.
rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
1"I'm sorry that I broke the glass" said jim.
jim apologized ........................................
2 i really think you ought to take some exercises.
it is high time................................................
3 He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk.
no sooner...............................................................................................
4 if we can solve the problem soon it will be better for all concerned.
the sooner.......................................................................
5 the demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
so..............................................................................................................
Although Mai's family is not rich, but they are very kind to people who live nearby.
A. is
B. to
C. Mai's family
D. but
Gerund and To-infinitive
1. If a thing is not worth(do) at all, it is worth(do) well.
2. I'm beginning (understand) what you mean.
3. The boys like (play) games but hate (do) exercises.
4, I can't understand her (behave)like that.
5. It wouldn't be safe (start) down now, we'll have (wait)till the mist clears.
6. I tried ( explain) to him but he refused (listen) and went on (grumble)
7. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every 6 months.
8. I know my hair wants (cut) but I never have time (go) to the hairdresser's.
9.-Why didn't you drink it?
-] didn't like (drink) it as I didn't know what it was .
10. Did you advise him (go)to the police?
-No, I didn't like (give) any advice on such a difficult matter.
11. 1 (like) (bathe)there but there wasn't time.
12. Do stop (talk); I'm trying (finish) a letter.
13. It is usually easier (learn) a subject by (read) books than by (listen) to lectures.
14. Some people seem ( have) a passion for (write) to the newspapers.
15. I resented (bve) unjustly accused and asked him (apologise).
16. He made me (repeat) his instructions (make) sure that I understood what I was
(do) after he had gone.
17.1 keep (try) (make) mayonnaise but I never succeed.
-Try (add)the yolk of a hard-boiled egg.
18. I distinctly remember (pay) him. I gave him $2.
19. It's no good (write) to him. He never answers.
20. I knew I was not the first (arrive), for I saw smoke ( rise) from the chimney.
21. I remember (read) a review of that book and think I (like) (get) it.
22. I hate (borrow) money.
23. I (like) (photograph)it but I had no more film.
24. I (like) (ask) a questionbut I was sitting so far back that I'd be heard.
25. I can remember (be) in hospital when I was 4.
25. This book tells you how (win)at games without actually (cheat).
26. The boys next door used (like) (make) and (fly) model aeroplanes, but they
seem (stop) (do) that now.
27. Don't forget (post) the letter I gave you.
28. There was a lot of traffic but we managed (get) to the airport in time.
29. When I'm tired ,I enjoy (watch) TV. It's relaxing.
30. It was a nice day, so we decided (go) for a walk.
31. It's a nice day;Does anyone fancy (go) for a walk?
32. I'm not in a hurry. I don't mind (wait).
33. They don't have much money. They can't afford (go) out very often.
34. I wish that dog would stop (bark). It's driving me mad.
35. Our neighbour threatened (call) the police if we didn't stop the noise.
36. We were hungry, so I suggested (have) dinner early.
Choose the best anwers for the following questions.
The generation gap, which refers to a broad difference between one generation and another, especially between young people and their parents, usually leads to numerous conflicts. Such family conflicts can seriously threaten the relationship between parents and children at times.
It goes without saying that, however old their children are, parents still regard them as small kids and keep in mind that their offspring are too young to protect themselves cautiously or have wise choices. Therefore, they tend to make a great attempt to help their children to discover the outside world. Nevertheless, they forget that as children grow up, they want to be more independent and develop their own identity by creating their own opinions, thoughts, styles and values about life.
One common issue that drives conflicts is the clothes of teenagers. While teens are keen on wearing fashionable clothes which try to catch up with the youth trends, parents who value traditional clothes believe that those kinds of attire violate the rules and the norms of the society. It becomes worse when the expensive brand name clothes teens choose seem to be beyond the financial capacity of parents.
Another reason contributing to conflicts is the interest in choosing a career path or education between parents and teenagers. Young people are told that they have the world at their feet and that dazzling future opportunities are just waiting for them to seize. However, their parents try to impose their choices of university or career on them regardless of their children's preference.
Indeed, conflicts between parents and children are the everlasting family phenomena. It seems that the best way to solve the matter is open communication to create mutual trust and understanding.
Question 3. What do parents usually do to help their children as they are young?
A. They prepare everything for their children.
B. They take care of their children carefully.
C. They encourage their children to explore the outside world.
I. Rewrite the sentences so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before them.
1 His father gave him a bicycle on his birthday.
It was...........................................................
2 She often buys books from that shop.
It is.............................................................................
3 They don’t smoke and they don’t drink everyday.
They...............................................................................
4 It is said that the thieves were arrested at the station.
The thieves..............................................................................
5 People say that he passed the exam easily.
It is...............................................................................................
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
MANDI’S MAKING FRIENDS
My name’s Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn’t matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn’t want to know me, as I’m only 13.
After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a burger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I’ve had to lie to my parents about where I’m going and who with. I’ve always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was they’d stop me seeing him.
Now I really don’t know what to do. I can’t go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Ton keeps asking he can’t come around to my house. I’m really worried and I need some advice.
Question: Who is she writing to?
A. her boyfriend
B. her parent
C. a teenage magazine
D. a school friend
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
MANDI’S MAKING FRIENDS
My name’s Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn’t matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn’t want to know me, as I’m only 13.
After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a burger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I’ve had to lie to my parents about where I’m going and who with. I’ve always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was they’d stop me seeing him.
Now I really don’t know what to do. I can’t go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Ton keeps asking he can’t come around to my house. I’m really worried and I need some advice.
Question: Why is Mandi worried?
A. She’s been telling lies.
B. Tom has been behaving strangely.
C. She’s not allowed to go to disco.
D. Her parents are angry with her.
Read the passage and choose one correct answer for each question.
MANDI’S MAKING FRIENDS
My name’s Mandi. Three months ago, I went to disco where I met a boy called Tom. I guessed he was older than me, but I liked him and thought it didn’t matter. We danced a couple of times, then we chatted. He said he was 18, then asked how old I was. I told him I was 16. I thought that if I told him my real age, he wouldn’t want to know me, as I’m only 13.
After the dicso we arranged to meet the following weekend. The next Saturday we went for a burger and had a real laugh. Afterwards he walked me to my street and kissed me goodnight. Things went really well. We see each other a couple of times a week, but I’ve had to lie to my parents about where I’m going and who with. I’ve always got on with them, but I know if they found out how Tom was they’d stop me seeing him.
Now I really don’t know what to do. I can’t go on lying to my parents every time I go out, and Ton keeps asking he can’t come around to my house. I’m really worried and I need some advice.
Question: Why can’t Tom come to Mandi’s house?
A. She doesn’t want her parents to meet him.
B. Her parents don’t like him.
C. He’s nervous of meeting her parents
D. She doesn’t want him to see where she lives.