Exercises

Unit 60 · Preposition (in / for / about etc.) + - ing

60.1

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first

Completethesecondsentencesothatitmeansthesameasthefirst.

1Why is it useful to have a car? What are the advantages of having a car ?(Example)

I don’t intend to apply for the job. I have no intention of .

Helen has a good memory for names. Helen is good at .

You probably won’t win the lottery. You have little chance. You have little chance of .

Did you get into trouble because you were late? Did you get into trouble for ?

We didn’t eat at home. We went to a restaurant instead. We went to a restaurant instead of .

We got into the exhibition. We didn’t have to queue. We got into the exhibition without .

Amy is 90 years old, but she’s fit and healthy. Amy is fit and healthy despite .

60.2

Complete the sentences using by -ing

1The burglars got into the house by breaking a window .(Example)

I was able to reach the top shelf on a chair.

You turn on the computer the button at the back.

Kevin got himself into financial trouble too much money.

You can put people’s lives in danger too fast.

We made the room look nicer some pictures on the walls.

60.3

Complete the sentences with a suitable word

Complete the sentences with a suitable wordUse only one word each time

1We ran ten kilometres without stopping .(Example)

Dan left the hotel without his bill.

It’s a nice morning. How about for a walk?

You need to think carefully before an important decision.

It was a long trip. We were tired after on a train for 36 hours.

I’m not looking forward to away. I’d prefer to stay here.

I was annoyed because the decision was made without anybody me.

After the same job for ten years, Ellie felt she needed a change.

We got lost because we went straight on instead of left.

I like these pictures you took. You’re good at pictures.

Can you touch your toes without your knees?

We’ve decided to sell our car. Are you interested in it?

60.4

For each situation, write a sentence with I’m ( not ) looking forward to

For each situationwrite a sentence with I’m ( not ) looking forward to .

1You are going on holiday next week. How do you feel? I’m looking forward to going on holiday.(Example)

A good friend of yours is coming to visit you soon. It will be good to see her again. How do you feel? I’m

You’re going to the dentist tomorrow. You don’t enjoy visits to the dentist. How do you feel? I’m not

Rachel doesn’t like school, but she’s leaving next summer. How does she feel?

Joe and Helen are moving to a new apartment soon. It’s much nicer than where they live now. How do they feel? ➜ Additional exercises 26–28 (pages 317–19)

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