Стр.28 Unit 3 ГДЗ Вербицкая Forward 11 класс
Complete the text with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Which tips would be the easiest/most difficult to follow? Why?
DO YOU GET HAY FEVER? HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU ______ THE SUMMER:
- Avoid ______ going outside when the pollen count is high.
- Wear sunglasses ______ prevent the pollen from ______ into your eyes.
- Don’t smoke and don’t let other people ______ smoke in your house: ______ breathing in smoke irritates your nose and eyes. And in general ______ is very bad for your health!
- Keep pets out of the house: they are likely ______ bring in pollen on their fur.
- Some people find it useful ______ take homeopathic remedies.
- People with severe cases can get long-term protection by ______ an anti-allergy injection.
Rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same, using the words in capital letters.
- They don’t allow us to use dictionaries in the exam.
- It’s good exercise to go for a walk every day.
- Emily saved up 300 pounds so that she could buy a leather jacket.
- I think I might sell my computer.
- Let’s not go to that club: older people usually go there.
- The things Pat said forced me to change my mind.
- Take a taxi to the airport, or it’s possible that you’ll miss the plane.
- I don’t want to do any homework tonight.
Why are pets good for us? Complete the text with the gerund or infinitive form of a suitable verb.
It’s official: ______ a pet is good for you. Studies have shown that pets are good for us in a number of ways. Firstly, ______ an animal lowers your blood pressure and makes you ______ more relaxed. One study even found that simply ______ fish in an aquarium made people less anxious. That’s why many doctors and dentists decide ______ an aquarium in their waiting rooms. Next, it can be very therapeutic ______ to your pet. Although your pet won’t give you any solutions for your problems, the act of ______ your concerns with a good listener may help you ______ your own solutions. And pets are great listeners. Finally, if you have a dog for a pet, you can expect ______ for a walk every day, which is good exercise. Even people who can’t stand ______ to the gym don’t usually mind ______ their furry companion for a gentle stroll in the park!
Do you think it’s true that having a pet lowers your blood pressure?
Complete the sentences to make them true for you. Read them to a partner. What do you have in common?
- I find it difficult …
- I’m looking forward to … soon.
- I usually avoid eating … because …
- …ing makes me nervous.
- My parents have always encouraged me …
- I’ll never get used to …
- …ing helps me to relax.
- I’ve always dreamt about …
- When I was at primary school, I used to …
- I can’t stand …
- When the weather is bad, I feel like …
- When the weather is good, I feel like …
8.
1) to survive
2) going
3) to prevent
4) getting
5) smoke
6) breathing
7) smoking
8) to bring
9) to take
10) having
9.
- We are not allowed to use dictionaries in the exam.
- Going for a walk every day is good exercise.
- Emily saved up 300 pounds in order to buy a leather jacket.
- I might sell my computer.
- Let’s not go to that club: older people tend to go there.
- What Pat said made me change my mind.
- Take a taxi to the airport, or you might miss the plane.
- I don’t feel like doing any homework tonight.
10.
1) having
2) having
3) feel
4) keeping
5) to have
6) to talk
7) sharing
8) to find
9) to go
10) going
11) taking
11.
- I find it difficult to get up early.
- I’m looking forward to the weekend soon.
- I usually avoid eating fast food because it is unhealthy.
- Speaking in front of the class makes me nervous.
- My parents have always encouraged me to do my best.
- I’ll never get used to getting up very early.
- Listening to music helps me to relax.
- I’ve always dreamt about travelling around the world.
- When I was at primary school, I used to play outside with my friends.
- I can’t stand waiting for a long time.
- When the weather is bad, I feel like staying at home.
- When the weather is good, I feel like going for a walk.
