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 NEF Upper Intermediate Workbook.  Grammar  slide 44/  Gerund and Infinitive, ex-es b, c

b.

1. Skiig is my favourite sport.

2. My husband doesn't mind doing the housework.

3. It's impossible to sleep in this heat.

4. Our teacher makes us check our homework.

5. Tom's doctor suggested seeing a specialist about his back.

6. Let's not go by train. It would be eaiser to drive.

7. My girlfriend's very possessive. She doesn't let me go out with my friends any more.

8. Travelling alone in a strange country can be a fascinating experience.

9. Kim expects to receive the test result by Friday.

10. We would like to pay our bill now as we're leaving early.

c.

1. My sister is trying to find a new job. She doesn't get on with her boss.

2. Do you remember climbing the apple tree in our parent's garden when we were children?

3. We need to call a plumber because the shower's broken.

4. Laura forgot to send her mother a birthday card.

5. I remember to buy the milk, but I forgot to buy any bread!

6. If you can't sleep at night, try reading a book in bed. It will help you relax.

7. That shirt needs ironing if you want wo wear it tonight.

8. I'll never forgot spending a romantic weekend in Paris with my first boyfriend.

Vocabulary slide 46, ex. c

1. The song in that advert is so catchy I can't stop singing it.

2. I can't stand my sister's new boyfriend. He's always blowing his own trumpet.

3. The manager wants to talk to us about our mistake, so let's go and face the music.

4. My son has a very good ear for music. He only needs to hear a song once and then he can play it on the piano.

5. If you play me the tune of that song, I might remember the words.

6. I can't understand the lyrics of this song at all. They are totally incomprehensible.

7. This piece of music is so moving. It always brings tears to my eyes.

8. I fing this band's music really monotonous. All their songs sound the same and they send me to sleep.