14. Complete the conversations. Put in an infinitive or a gerund.

A: I hear you sometimes sail to France in your boat.

B: That’s right. I really enjoy sailing.

1. A: Are you going to organize our trip?

B: Yes, of course. I’ve agreed…….it.

2. A: You wear a uniform at work, don’t you?

B: Yes, I have to, although I dislike…….it.

3. A: Do you think they’ll approve the plan?

B: Yes, I’m quite sure they’ll decide…….it.

4. A: What time will you be back?

B: Oh, I expect…….back some time around nine.

5. A: Did I remind you about the dinner tonight?

B: Yes, thank you. You keep…….me.

6. A: Was your decision the right one, do you think?

B: Yes, luckily. In the end it proved…….the best thing for everyone.

7. A: Do you still work at the post office?

B: No, I gave up…….there last year.

8. A: Have ICM bought the company?

B: Well, they’ve offered…….it.

9. A: I’m sorry you had to wait all that time.

B: Oh, it’s all right. I didn’t mind……. .

15. Tony is about to go on a trip to your home town. He knows nothing about your country. Complete these sentences giving him some advice.

1. I advise you (visit) to visit the market in Green Street.

2. You’ll enjoy (see)……….

3. Don’t miss (go)………….

4. Before you go, don’t forget (buy)…………….

5. While you’re there, try (eat)……………..

6. You must promise…………………..

7. Avoid…………………..

8. Remember……………….

16. Complete this conversation using the verbs in brackets.

Andy: I’ve decided to leave (leave) my job next month.

Sally: But I thought you enjoyed (work) in an? architect’s office.

Andy: Oh, I do. But I feel like (do) something different for a while.

Sally: Didn’t you promise (stay) there at least two years?

Andy: Yes, I did but I just can’t stand (work) with those people. One of them refuses (stop) talking while she works, another one keeps (sing) to himself. And then there’s a man who attempts (tell) awful jokes all the time which he always gets wrong. I detest (work) with all that noise around me.

Sally: It sounds quite a cheerful place to me. Can’t you manage (ignore) them and get on with your work?

Andy: No, I can’t. I just can’t carry on (go) there every day. I’m hoping (go) abroad for a bit.

Sally: Well, good luck.

17. Complete each sentence with one suitable word.

a) Don’t forget to buy some milk on your way home.

b) If I’m late, it......... I have to wait until the next lesson begins.

c) I………throwing the ball, but I didn’t break the window.

d) Paul can’t…….thinking about his favourite team.

e) Lisa…….forgetting where she put her keys.

f) Gina…….to climb in through the window, but it was locked.

g) I…….playing with my friends when I was little.

h) I can’t…….walking home in the rain! It’s horrible!

18. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct passive infinitive or a gerundial form.

1. We are waiting for his first novel to be published (publish) in England.

2. His music seems (influence) by the rock culture of the seventies.

3. …………….(hurt) badly in the past, she found it very difficult to trust anyone again.

4. Don’t tease him any more. He doesn’t enjoy (laugh at).

5. Many film stars now hire bodyguards because they want (protect).

6. ……………(award) an Oscar was the most memorable event in the actor’s life.

7. Ann claimed (invite) to Tom Cruise’s wedding while she was in America.

8. I was very upset when I failed the audition, so you can imagine how delighted I was (give) a second chance.

9. I’m not used to (approach) by complete strangers asking for my autograph.

10. Listen carefully because I don’t want (misunderstand).

11. I wouldn’t phone her after midnight. She won’t like (wake up).

12. I don’t remember (tell) the news before. Are you sure you mentioned it yesterday?

13. Ten more people have asked (include) in the conference.

14. He always wears such outrageous clothes because he wants (notice).

15. I see that (send) to prison for five years has taught you nothing.

16. Actors consider (see) on television as the first step to tame.