ENGLISH

SOFTSKILL

EXERCISES

53.3 complete the sentences for each situation using-ing

            (what snall we do)(we could go to the zoo)

                        1.      She suggested going to the zoo

            (do you want to play tennis )( no, not really)

                        2.      He didn’t fancy playing tennis

            (you were driving too fast)(you’re right . sorry)

                        3.      She admitted driving to fast

            (let’s go swimming)(good idea!)

                        4.      She suggested swimming

            (you broke the DVD player)(no, I didn’t!)

                        5.      He denied broking the DVD player

            (can you wait a few minutes)(sure, no problem)

                         6.      They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes

53.2 complete each sentence with one of the following verbs ( in the correct from)

                        1.      he tried to avoid answering my question 
                        2.      could you please stop making so much noise? 
                        3.      I enjoy listening to music

4.      I considered applying for the job ,but in the end I decided against it

5.      have you finished reading the newspeper yet?

6.      we need to change our routine . we can’t go on living like this

7.      I don’t mind you using my phone , but please ask me first

8.      my memory is getting worse. I keep forgeting things

9.      I’ve put off paying this bill so many times . I really must do it today

10.  what a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid ?

11.  I’ve given up trying to use weight – it’s impossible

12.  if you gamble . you risk losing your money.

53.3 complete the sentences so that I want and you can’t stop me

1.      I can do what I want and you can’t stop me

                  You can’t stop me doing what I want

2.      it’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour

                  It’s better to avoid traveling during the rush hour

3.      snall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

                  Snall we postpone painting until next weekend?

4.      could you turn the music down, please?

                  Would you mind turning the music down , please?

5.      please don’t interrupt all the time .

                  Would you mind interrupting all the time?

53.4 use your own ideas to complete these sentences . use –ing .

1.      she’s very interesting person . I always enjoy talking to her

2.      I’m not very feeling very well. I don’t fancy going to school

3.      I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs . I hope you don’t mind sharing with me

4.      it was a beautiful day , so I suggested swimming

5.      it was very funny . I couldn’t stop loughing

6.      my car isn’t very reliable . it keeps breaking down

EXERCISES

53.3 complete the sentences for these situations

             (snall we get married?)(yes , let’s )

1.      They decided

             (please help me )(ok)

2.      She agreed to help him

             (can I carry your bag for you ?)(no, thanks. I can manage )

3.      He offered to carry is bag for him

             (let’s meet at 8 o’clock )( ok fine)

4.      They arranged a to meet at 8 o’clock

             (what’s your name?)( i’ m not going to tell you)

5.      She refused to tell her name

            (please don’t tell anyone)( I won’t . I promise)

6.      She promised not to tell anyone

54.2 complete the sentences with a suitable verb

1.      don’t forget to look the door when you go out

2.      there was a lot of traffic, but we managed to arrive to the airport in time

3.      we couldn’t afford to live in London . It’s too expensive

4.      we’ve got new computer software in our office . l haven’t learnt to use it yet.

5.      Mark doesn’t know what happened . I decided not to tell him

6.      We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared to speak anything

                                                                                    put the verb into the correct form , to..or – ing . (see unit 53 for verb +- ing)

1.      When I’m tired , I enjoy watching television . it’s relaxing . (watch)

2.      I’ve decided to look for another job. I need a change .(look)

3.      Let’s get a taxi . I don’t fancy to walk home (walk)

4.      I’m not in a hurry . I don’t mind waiting (wait)

5.      Tina ran in a marathon last week , but she failed to finish (finish)

6.      I wish that dog would stop barking it’s driving me crazy (bark)

7.      Our neighbor threatened to call the police if we didn’t stop the noise .(call)

8.      We were hungry , so I suggested having dinner early .(have)

9.      Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (Miss)

10.  They didn’t know I was listening to them . I pretended being asleep . (be)

54.4 make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

1.      You’ve lost weight .  (seem) you seem to have lost weight

2.     Tom is worried about something . ( appear) tom appears to worry about something

3.      You know a lot of people.   (seem) you seem to know a lot of people

4.      My English is getting better .  (seem) my English seem get better

5.      That car has broken down .   (appear) that car appears to has broken down.

6.      David forgets things.   ( tend) David tends to forget things

7.      They have solved the problem.  ( claim) they claim to have solved the problem

      54.5 complete each sentence using what/how/where + these verbs:

1.      Do you know how to get to john’s house?

2.      Would you know what to do if there a fire in the building?

3.      You’ll never forget how to ride a bicycle once you’re learnt

4.      I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether to go or not.

5.      My room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and I don’t know where to put them

6.      I have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing machine?

NAME: AISYAH AMINI

CLASS: 1EA 23