Exercises

Unit 53 · Verb + - ing (enjoy doing / stop doing etc.)

53.1

Complete the sentences for each situation

Complete the sentences for each situation•Use

1She suggested going to the zoo .(Example)

He didn’t fancy .

She suggested .

He denied .

They didn’t mind .

She admitted .

53.2

Complete the sentences

1He tried to avoid answering my question.(Example)

I’m trying to concentrate. Please stop so much noise!

I enjoy to music.

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

Have you finished the newspaper yet?

We need to change our routine. We can’t go on like this.

It’s better to avoid during the rush hour.

My memory is getting worse. I keep things.

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

I’ve given up to learn Japanese. I was making no progress.

If you gamble, you risk your money.

Would you mind not me all the time? Let me speak!

53.3

Put the words in the right order

1Did she really say that? I (that / remember / her / saying / don’t) . I don’t remember her saying that.(Example)

It’s OK if you want to drive my car. I (driving / don’t / it / you / mind) . I

What a stupid thing to do! Can (imagine / so stupid / being / you / anybody) ? Can

We can’t control the weather. We (raining / stop / it / can’t) . We

I’ll be as quick as I can. I (waiting / want / keep / you / don’t / to) . I

53.4

Use your own ideas to complete these sentences

Use your own ideas to complete these sentences•Use

1She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her .(Example)

I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy .

I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind .

It was a beautiful day, so I suggested .

The movie was very funny. I couldn’t stop .

My car is unreliable. It keeps . We could go to the zoo. What shall we do? Do you want to play tennis? No, not really. Let’s go for a walk. Good idea! You didn’t tell the truth. That’s right. I didn’t. Can you wait a few minutes? Sure, no problem. You caused the accident. No, I didn’t.

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