Exercise 3.7

Two group-mates are talking about their plans before their final exams. Complete the dialogue with the infinitive or –ing form of the verbs.

¾ Do you have any special plans for the coming weekend?

¾ Well, I have to revise for my exam but I promised (1) … (help) my younger brother. He’s doing a project now. He wants (2) … (research) our family history, but he’s not very good at (3) … (use) the Internet. It’s a really interesting project and it makes my brother (4) … (think) a lot. On Sunday we’re going to the country. Would you like (5) … (join) us? There’s a lake next to our house, and we often go (6) … (swim) there.

¾ Oh, I can’t (7) … (swim) well, I’m thinking of (8) … (have) lessons.

¾ Don’t worry. I’ll help you. Actually, I taught my brother (9) … (swim).

¾ Did you? OK, I’ll come then. Do you mind (10) … (have) my dog around?

¾ No problem.

¾ And what are your plans for the future?

¾ I’m going to Britain after my exams for three months. I’m planning (11) … (travel) around the Lake District and Scotland. I’m fond of (12) … (visit) places I’ve never been to. I’d also like (13) … (stay) in London. I’m really looking forward to (14) … (make) new friends and I hope (15) … (improve) my English.

Exercise 3.8 Correct these sentences.

1. Daniel wanted change jobs because his boss made him to work overtime.

2. How did your daughter learn speaking Chinese so well?

3. I am really fond of listen to those CDs you gave me. Thank you.

4. Mike is planning going dancing with his friend Natalie tomorrow.

5. Don’t worry about water the plants. I’ll do it later.

6. My husband can’t stand to do the washing.

7. I don’t mind to help if you can’t find anyone else.

8. I really apologise for break your favourite cup.

9. I usually try to avoid to talk about personal problems.

10. James promised to not tell anyone about my plans.

Exercise 3.9 Translate into English.