Стр.101-102 Рабочая тетрадь Grammar Bank ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

-ing form, Infinitive

15. Complete the sentences with the correct infinitive.

    1. He is very creative. He appears ______ very creative.
    2. She is working efficiently. She seems ______ efficiently.
    3. He has been having a difficult time. He appears ______ having a difficult time.
    4. He renovated his house. He seems ______ his house.
    5. They will be planting a community farm. They appear ______ planting a community farm.

16. Underline the correct item.

    1. A: I can’t stand to waiting in a queue at the supermarket.

       B: Me neither. I prefer shopping at my local grocer’s because it’s quieter.

    2. A: John doesn’t appear to have made much progress this term.

       B: I know, it’s a shame his grades have fallen.

    3. A: I hate it when my mum makes me put away the groceries.

       B: So do I! I think it’s ever so boring!

    4. A: Can you help me pick out an outfit for our end of the year dance?

       B: Sure! How about going to that new clothes shop in the shopping centre?

    5. A: Have you considered to calling the store about your faulty MP3 player?

       B: Yes, but I seem to be having trouble getting through to them.

17. Circle the correct item.

    1. I suggest trying these on in a different size.
       A try   B trying   C to try
    2. I would prefer to be sitting at a cafe at the moment than studying for my exams.
       A sitting   B to have sat   C to be sitting
    3. I would rather buy organic goods.
       A to buy   B buy   C buying
    4. Tom was lucky to have escaped with only a broken leg after falling off the roof.
       A escaping   B escape   C to have escaped

18. Put the verbs in brackets into the to-infinitive or the -ing form. How do the sentences differ in meaning?

    1. a) John forgot ______ stop by the post office on his way home.

       b) Nick will never forget ______ (be) wrongly accused of shoplifting.

    2. a) Stop ______ about the service. The waiters are doing their best.

       b) Why don’t we stop ______ to get something to drink? I’m thirsty.

    3. a) Try ______ the shopping centre during the week when it’s not so busy.

       b) I tried ______ him to spend less money, but he wouldn’t listen.

    4. a) I regret ______ so much on that formal gown.

       b) We regret ______ you that we are unable to give you a refund.

    5. a) Remember ______ your credit card with you.

       b) Do you remember ______ that little antique shop in the centre?

19. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive or -ing form.

    How to become a fashion designer

    If you spend most of your time 1) ______ at clothes and 2) ______ fashion magazines then how about 3) ______ a career in fashion?

    Tips. You should 4) ______ a fine arts degree in fashion at college. 5) ______ how to draw and sew is a must. It’s a good idea 6) ______ for an internship at a fashion house. You need 7) ______ highly creative and passionate about fashion. Who knows? You might even 8) ______ your own fashion label one day!

20. Complete the sentences about you.

    1. I’ve decided ______
    2. I hope ______
    3. I’m keen on ______
    4. I have difficulty in ______