Complete the sentences. Use the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

1   I really enjoy _______________ (watch) sport on television.

2   We spent hours _______________ (cook) dinner.

3   They decided _______________ (go) to the USA this summer.

4   I fancy _______________ (stay in) to watch a film this evening. How about you?

5   She expected _______________ (hear) from him, but he didn’t call her.

6   He’s very polite. He offered _______________ (carry) my bags.

7   I finished _______________ (write) the essay at midnight.

Put the verb in brackets in the right form, infinitive ( with or without to) or-ing . Sometimes two forms are possible . ( giải thích) 1. Have you ever considered………….(go) to live in the countryside? 2. The doctor advised ………….(walk) to school every day. He also advised me………..(cut) down on fatty foods. 3. It started ……………(rain) an hour ago. Has it stopped …………….(rain) yet? 4. I made him……………(promise) ………….(not tell) anybody what happened . 5. I was made ………………….(answer) all the questions by the teacher. 6. I’ve enjoyed ……………………(meet) you. I hope ……………(see) you again. 7. We are discussing ………..(go) out for dinner. Would you like…………..(join) us? 8. It’s no use …………..(try) ………………(persuade ) him. You won’t succeed. 9. They refuse…………...go) out on trips if it’s too hot. 10. I used…………………..(smoke) 20 cigarettes a day, but now I give up (smoke). 11. We decided ……………(rent) a house with a swimming pool. 12. Can you help me…………….(get) dinner ready? 13. We regret…………..(say) that we are unable to help you..

III. Complete the following sentences with the correct form (ing- form or to-infinitive) of the verbs in brackets. 1. ​Would you mind (close)​_____________the window? 2. ​I'd really love (see) _____________ you again. 3. ​It was a nice day, so we decided (go) _____________ for a walk. 4. ​I've got a new smart phone. I haven't learnt (use) _____________it yet. 5.​I hate (have) _____________ to get up early on Sunday! 6.​Don't forget (post) _____________ the letter I gave you. 7.​I wonder where Linda is. She promised not (be) _____________ late. 8.​What do you want (do) _____________ later? 9.​Minh suggested (have) _____________ a video conference this week. 10.​I'm still looking for a job, but I hope (find) _____________ something soon. 11. I couldn't possibly afford (eat) _____________ in that restaurant. 12. Do we have to (take)_____________our shoes off when entering the church?​ 13. The kids were playing in the garden when it suddenly (begin)_________ to rain. 14. If I (speak) _____________ English very well, I would look for a job in foreign companies.

II. Give the correct form of each verb in brackets to complete the following sentences.

1. You ________ (go) out last night? – Yes. I ______ (go) to the cinema but I didn't enjoy the movie very much.

2. It often ________ (take) me twenty minutes to go to school.

    How long ______ it ________  (take) you , Linh?

3. My sister ________  (go) to the Youth Club every weekend. She enjoys ________ (play) sports very much.

4. "Nam is in hospital". - "Yes, I know. I ________  (visit) him tomorrow."

5. When my brother and I  ________ (be) children, we had two cats and a dog.

6. That proposal  ________ (consider) by the members right now.

7. Anyone who (not finish) ________ his work won't be allowed to leave now.

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!