1
Dear
Jessica,
How
are you? I’m busy _____________________ (study) for my exam which
is
next
week, but I’ve decided __________________ (take) a break and
_______________
(write) you a letter. __________________ (read) so many
notes
and _________________ (learn) so many facts is making me very tired.
I
can’t
wait _______________ (finish) my course! Then, I can start
_____________(look)
for a good job.
Sophie
started her new job last month. _________________ (work) at the
hospital
suits her – she loves ____________________ (look) after people.
She
hopes
________________ (stay) in this job for a couple of years and then
she
By
the way, how are you getting on now that you are a manager? I forgot
_________________
(congratulate) you when I saw you.
Anyway,
I’ve got to go now. Write soon and tell me all your news, won’t
you?
Best
wishes,
Maggie.
Intends _________________ (try) for a promotion.
15 Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.
1 Could you pass me the pepper?
mind Would____________________________________________ the pepper?
2 ‘Let’s have a barbecue’, Paul asked.
suggested Paul___________________________________________ barbecue.
3 “Let’s meet at 7.00,” Paul said.
suggested Paul ___________________________________________ at 7.00.
4 ‘Could you go to the shop for me?’ she asked.
mind ‘Would ________________________________________ the shop for me?
5 What about going to a Chinese restaurant tonight?
fancy Do ______________________________ to a Chinese restaurant tonight?
6 It was difficult for him to speak French.
difficulty He _______________________________________________ French.
7 It was difficult for her to learn Algebra.
difficulty She ______________________________________________ Algebra.
8 He was extremely nervous, yet he still gave an excellent speech.
being Despite __________________________ he still gave an excellent speech.
16 Complete the sentences using infinitive or –ing form.
1 John isn’t interested in ___________________________________________.
2 He refused ____________________________________________________.
3 Paula is keen on ________________________________________________.
4 These days we can ______________________________________________.
5 She really hates _________________________________________________.
6 Jason can’t help ________________________________________________.
7 Do you like ____________________________________________________?
8 You should ____________________________________________________.
9 We are looking forward to _________________________________________.
17 Choose the correct variant a, b, or c.
1 I prefer ___ to rock music.
A to listen B listen C listening
2 He spend his free time ___ in the garden.
A digging B to dig C dig
3 Tom enjoys ___ part in car races.
A taking B to take C take
4 He studied sculpture because he enjoyed ___ with clay.
A to work B working C work
5 We went ___ last holidays.
A climbing B to climb C climb
6 Few people can afford ___ on a cruise round the world.
A going B to go C go
7 I’ve been interested in ___ since I was a boy.
A fly B to fly C flying
8 I don’t mind ___ to the party.
A to invite B inviting C invite
9 I can’t stand ___ the same tune played over and over.
A hearing B hear C to hear
10 I like ___ after my sister’s children.
A look B to look C looking
WRITING
18 Write about leisure activities that you like (2 sentences) and do not like
(2 sentences). Give the reasons why.
Example: I enjoy listening to music. It helps me to relax.
I don’t like playing computer games. I think they are very boring.
And I never win.
UNIT 2
SPORT AS A HOBBY
READING
The people below all want to start a sport or an activity. There are descriptions of eight sports and activities. Decide which sport or activity (letters A-H) would be more suitable for each person (numbers 1-5).
Mary is a nurse who is married with two small children. She is looking for a relaxing, creative activity. Her young son is learning how to swim.
Stephen is a teacher, he teaches teenagers and spends a lot of time sitting at his desk. He would prefer to do a quiet activity on his own but with someone available to help him when necessary.
James is a businessman. He doesn’t want to have to think too much in his free time. He loves ball games but he mustn’t run as he has heart trouble. His doctor has recommended gentle swimming but he hates water.
Gill is a student. She has put on a lot of weight so she needs a sport which will make her run a lot. She would prefer to be outside.
Aisha works in a bank where she spends most of her day sitting in front of a computer. She’d like to become fit quickly but she has very little free time. She doesn’t want to have to book.
A Squash
Two new courts! We now have six indoor courts so you should always find one available. It just takes half an hour a day to get fit with squash!
B Billiards
A new, full-size billiard table has just been installed in a room beside the indoor swimming pool. You won’t get fit, but it’s better than sitting in front of the TV all evening. So come on all you ‘couch potatoes’!
C Swimming
The changing rooms have been enlarged and improved. Also, by popular demand, no children are allowed into the indoor pool after 8 pm. So, if you’ve had a stressful day, this is the place for you!
D Handicrafts
You’ve been asking for this for a long time! Now while you are waiting for your children to finish their classes, you can make beautiful baskets, cushions – all kinds of lovely things!
E Weights
Want to build some muscle? Welcome to our state-of-the-art gym. Paul, our qualified trainer, will always be around to advise you. Remember you must start gradually.
F Table tennis
Fast and exciting! Table tennis is becoming very popular again. You don’t need expensive equipment as we have plenty of bats and balls and you can play inside in all weathers. So why not come along?
G Tennis
Two of the four outdoor courts are now floodlit. This means you can play till 10 o’clock at night even in winter. No excuse for not taking exercise any more!
H Chess
We can’t be all sporty, can we? If you’d like to get out of the house and meet some new people, try chess. It’s quiet activity which will make you forget all about your work problems.