essential english grammar in use int phần 4 ppt

'I can't help doing something' = I can't stop myself from doing it: * I don't like him but he has a lot of problems.. Prefer to do and prefer doing You can use 'prefer to do' or 'prefe

These verbs have the structure verb + object + to :

* Can you remind me to phone Ann tomorrow?

* Who taught you to drive?

* I didn't move the piano by myself I got somebody to help me

* Jim said the switch was dangerous and warned me not to touch it

In the next example, the verb is passive (was warned):

* I was warned not to touch the switch

Note that you cannot use suggest with the structure verb + object + to

* Jane suggested that I should buy a car (not 'Jane suggested me to buy')

For suggest, see Units 34 and 52

C advise recommend encourage allow permit forbid

There are two possible structures after these verbs Compare:

verb + ~ing (without an object)

* I wouldn't recommend staying in that hotel

* She doesn't allow smoking in the house

verb + object + to

* I wouldn't recommend anybody to stay in that hotel

* She doesn't allow us to smoke in the house

Compare these examples with (be) allowed (passive):

* Smoking isn't allowed in the house

* We aren't allowed to smoke in the house

D Make and let

These verbs have the structure verb + object + infinitive (without to):

* The customs officer made Sally open her case (not 'to open')

* Hot weather makes me feel tired (= causes me to feel tired)

* Her parents wouldn't let her go out alone (= wouldn't allow her to go out)

* Let me carry your bag for you

We say 'make somebody do ' (not 'to do'), but the passive is '(be) made to

do ' (infinitive with to):

* Sally was made to open her case (by the customs officer)

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EXERCISES

54.1 Complete the questions, Use do you want me to ? or would you like me

to .? with one of these verbs (+ any other necessary words): come lend repeat show shut wait

1 Do you want to go alone or _do you want me to come with you?_

2 Have you got enough money or do you want -?

3 Shall I leave the window open or would you -?

4 Do you know how to use the machine or would -?

5 Did you hear what I said or do -?

6 Can I go now or do -?

54.2 Complete the sentences for each situation

1 Look the door OK

She told him to lock the door

2 Why don't you come and stay with us for a few day? Yes, I'd love to

They invited him -

3 Can I use your phone? No!

She wouldn't let -

4 Be careful Don't worry I will

1 My father said I could use his car

My father allowed _me to use his car._

2 I was surprised that it rained

10 If you've got a car, you are able to travel round more easily

Having a car enables -

54.4 Put the verb in the right form: ~ing or infinitive (with or without to)

1 She doesn't allow smoking in the house (smoke)

2 I've never been to Iceland but I'd like - there (go)

3 I'm in a difficult position What do you advise me -? (do)

4 She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me -it (read)

5 We were kept at the police station for two hours and then we were allowed (go)

6 Where would you recommend me - for my holidays? (go)

7 I wouldn't recommend - in that restaurant The food is awful (eat)

8 The film was very sad It made me - (cry)

9 Carol's parents always encouraged her - hard at school (study)

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UNIT 55 Verb + ~ing or to (1) (remember/regret etc.)

A When one verb follows another verb, the structure is usually verb + ~ing

or verb + to Compare:

verb + ~ing

* They denied stealing the money

* I enjoy going out

Often we use ~ing for an action that happens before the first verb or at the same time:

stealing <- denied

verb + to

* They decided to steal the money

* I want to go out

Often we use to for an action that follows the first verb:

decided -> to steal want -> to go

This difference is often helpful (see Section B) but does not explain all uses

of ~ing and to

B Some verbs can be followed by ~ing or to with a difference of meaning: remember

I remember doing something = I did it and now I remember this

You remember doing something after you have done it:

* I'm absolutely sure I locked the door I clearly remember locking it (= I locked it, and now I remember this)

* He could remember driving along the road just before the accident happened, but he couldn't remember the accident itself

I remembered to do something = I remembered that I had to do it, and so I did

it

You remember to do something before you do it:

* I remembered to lock the door when I left but I forgot to shut the windows (= I remembered that I had to lock the door and so I locked it)

* Please remember to post the letter (= don't forget to post it)

regret

I regret doing something = I did it and now I'm sorry about it:

* I now regret saying what I said I shouldn't have said it

I regret to say/to tell you/to inform you = I'm sorry that I have to say (etc.):

* (from a formal letter) We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer you the job

go on

Go on doing something = continue doing the same thing:

* The minister went on talking for two hours

* We must change our ways We can't go on living like this

Go on to do something = do or say something new:

* After discussing the economy, the minister then went on to talk about foreign policy

C begin start intend continue bother

These verbs can be followed by ~ing or to with little or no difference in meaning So you can say:

* It has started raining or It has started to rain

* John intends buying a house or John intends to buy

* Don't bother locking the door or Don't bother to lock

But normally we do not use ~ing after ~ing:

* It's starting to rain (not 'it's starting raining')

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EXERCISES

55.1 Put the verb into the correct form, ~ing or to Sometimes either form

is possible

1 They denied _stealing_ the money (steal)

2 I don't enjoy - very much (drive)

3 I don't want - out tonight I'm too tired (go)

4 I can't afford - out tonight I haven't got enough money (go)

5 Has it stopped - yet? (rain)

6 Can you remind me - some coffee when we go out? (buy)

7 Why do you keep - me questions? Can't you leave me alone? (ask)

8 Please stop - me questions! (ask)

9 I refuse - any more questions (answer)

10 One of the boys admitted - the window (break)

11 The boy's father promised - for the window to be repaired (pay)

12 Ann was having dinner when the phone rang She didn't answer the phone; she just carried on - (eat)

13 'How did the thief get into the house?' 'I forgot - the window.' (shut)

14 I've enjoyed - you (meet) I hope - you again soon (see)

15 The baby began - in the middle of the night (cry)

16 Julia has been ill but now she's beginning - better (get)

55.2 Here is some information about Tom when be was a child

1 He was in hospital when he was four

2 He went to Paris when he was eight

3 Once he fell into a river

4 He cried on his first day at school

5 He said he wanted to be a doctor

6 Once he was bitten by a dog

He can still remember 1, 2 and 4 But be can't remember 3, S and 6 Write sentences beginning He can remember or He can't remember

1 He can remember being in hospital when he was four

1 a Please remember to lock the door when you go out

b A: You lent me some money a few months ago

B: Did I? Are you sure? I don't remember - you any money

c A: Did you remember - your sister?

B: Oh no, I completely forgot I'll phone her tomorrow

d When you see Mandy, remember - her my regards, won't you?

e Someone must have taken my bag I clearly remember - it by the window and now it has gone

2 a I believe that what I said was fair I don't regret - it

b (after a driving test) I regret - that you have failed the test

3 a Keith joined the company 15 years ago He was quickly promoted and became assistant manager after two years A few years later he went on - manager of the company

b I can't go on - here any more I want a different job

c When I came into the room, Liz was reading a newspaper She looked up and said hello to me, and then went on - her newspaper

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UNIT 56 Verb + ~ing or to (2) (try/need/help)

A Try to and try ~ing

Try to do = attempt to do, make an effort to do:

* I was very tired I tried to keep my eyes open but I couldn't

* Please try to be quiet when you come home Everyone will be asleep

Try also means 'do something as an experiment or test' For example:

* These cakes are delicious You must try one (= you must have one to see if you like it)

* We couldn't find anywhere to stay We tried every hotel in the town but they were

all full (= we went to every hotel to see if they had a room)

If try (with this meaning) is followed by a verb, we say try ~ing:

* A: The photocopier doesn't seem to be working

B: Try pressing the green button (= press the green button - perhaps this will help to solve the problem)

Compare:

* I tried to move the table but it was too heavy (so I couldn't move it)

* I didn't like the way the furniture was arranged, so I tried moving the table to the other side of the room But it still didn't look right, so I moved

it back again

B Need to and need ~ing

I need to do something = it is necessary for me to do it:

* I need to take more exercise

* He needs to work harder if he wants to make progress

* I don't need to come to the meeting, do I?

Something needs doing = something needs to be done:

* The batteries in the radio need changing (= they need to be changed)

* Do you think my jacket needs cleaning? (= needs to be cleaned)

* It's a difficult problem It needs thinking about very carefully (= it needs to be thought about)

C Help and can't help

You can say 'help to do' or 'help do' (infinitive with or without to):

* Everybody helped to clean up after the party or Everybody helped clean

up

* Can you help me to move this table? or Can you help me move

There is also an expression 'can't/couldn't help doing something' 'I can't help doing something' = I can't stop myself from doing it:

* I don't like him but he has a lot of problems I can't help feeling sorry for him

* She tried to be serious but she couldn't help laughing (= she couldn't stop herself from laughing)

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1 The radio isn't working I wonder what's wrong with it

_Have you tried changing the batteries?_

2 I can't open the door The key won't turn

Try -

3 The TV picture isn't very good What can I do about it?

Have you -

4 I can't contact Fred He's not at home What shall I do?

Why don't you -

5 I've got a terrible headache I wish it would go

Have you -

56.2 For each picture write a sentence with need(s) + one of the following

verbs:

clean cut empty redecorate tighten

1 Her jacket is dirty It needs cleaning

2 The grass is very long It -

3 The room isn't very nice -

4 The screws arc loose -

5 The bin is full -

56.3 Put the verb into the correct form, ~ing or to

1 a I was very tired I tried to keep (keep) my eyes open but I couldn't

b I rang the doorbell but there was no answer Then I tried - (knock) on the door, but there was still no answer

c We tried - (put) the fire out but we were unsuccessful We had to call the fire brigade

d Sue needed to borrow some money She tried - (ask) Gerry but he was short

of money too

e I tried - (reach) the shelf but I wasn't tall enough

f Please leave me alone I'm trying - (concentrate)

2 a I need a change I need - (go) away for a while

b She isn't able to look after herself She needs - (look) after

c The windows are dirty They need - (clean)

d Why are you leaving now? You don't need - (go) yet, do you?

e You don't need - (iron) that shirt It doesn't need - (iron)

3 a They were talking very loudly I couldn't help - (overhear) them

b Can you help me - (get) the dinner ready?

c He looks so funny Whenever I see him, I can't help - (smile)

d The fine weather helped - (make) it a very enjoyable holiday

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UNIT 57 Verb + ~ing or to (3) (like/would like etc.)

A like love hate can't bear enjoy dislike mind can't stand

These verbs and expressions all mean 'like' or 'not like' They are often followed by ~ing:

* Ann hates flying

* Why do you dislike living here?

* I don't like people shouting at me (= I don't like being shouted at.)

After love, hate and can't bear, you can also use to So you can say:

* I love meeting people or I love to meet people

* She can't bear being alone or She can't bear to be alone

But after enjoy/dislike/mind/can't stand, we use only ~ing (not 'to '):

* I enjoy being alone (not 'I enjoy to be')

* Tom doesn't mind working at night (not 'mind to work')

B Like

You can say 'I like doing something' or 'I like to do something' Often it doesn't matter which you use, so you can say:

* I like getting up early or I like to get up early

In British English, there is sometimes a difference between 'I like doing' and 'I like to do'

'I like doing something' means 'I enjoy it':

* Do you like cooking? (= do you enjoy it?)

* I like living here (= I enjoy it)

'I like to do something' means 'I think it is good or right +() do it':

* I like to clean the kitchen as often as possible (This doesn't mean that I enjoy it; it means that I think it is a good thing to do.)

* Mary likes people to be on time

C Would like/would love/would hate/would prefer are usually followed by

to (infinitive):

* I would like to be rich

* Would you like to come to dinner on Friday?

* I'd love (= would love) to be able to travel round the world

* Would you prefer to have dinner now or later?

Compare I like and I would like:

* I like playing/to play tennis (= I enjoy it in general)

* I would like to play tennis today (= I want to play today)

Note that would mind is followed by ~ing (not to )

* Would you mind closing the door, please?

D You can also say 'I would like to have done something' (= I regret now that I didn't or couldn't do something):

* It's a pity we didn't see Val when we were in London I would like to have seen her again

* We'd like to have gone on holiday but we didn't have enough money

You can use the same structure after would love/would hate/would prefer:

* Poor old Tom! I would hate to have been in his position

* I'd love to have gone to the party but it was impossible

1 George is a detective He enjoys his work He _likes solving mysteries._

2 Ann very rarely travels by plane She _doesn't like flying._

3 Rose always carries her camera with her She -

4 Christine doesn't use her car very often She -

5 Dave is a gardener He likes his job He -

6 Jennifer is a very cautious person She -

7 Ted is extremely lazy He -

8 Helen is very impatient She -

57.2 Write sentences about yourself Say whether you like or don't like these activities Choose one of these verbs for each sentence: (don't) like love hate enjoy don't mind

1 (flying) _I don't like flying._

2 (playing cards)

3 (doing the ironing)

4 (going to museums)

5 (lying on the beach all day)

57.3 How would you feel about doing these jobs? In your sentences use one of these:

I'd like/I wouldn't like I'd love I'd hate I wouldn't mind

1 (a teacher) _I wouldn't like to be a teacher._

1 It's nice to be with other people but sometimes I enjoy _being_ alone

2 I'm not quite ready yet Do you mind - a little longer?

3 When I was a child, I hated - to bed early

4 I don't enjoy - letters I can never think what to write

5 I need a new job I can't stand - here any more

6 I would love - to your wedding but I'm afraid it isn't possible

7 Caroline never wears a hat She doesn't like - hats

8 'Would you like - down?' 'No, thanks I'll stand.'

9 When I have to catch a train, I'm always worried that I'll miss it So I like - to the station in plenty of time

10 Have you got a moment? I'd like - to you about something

57.5 Write sentences like those in Section D Use the verb in brackets

1 It's a pity I couldn't go to the wedding (like)

_I would like to have gone to the wedding._

2 It's a pity I didn't see the programme (like)

3 I'm glad I didn't lose my watch (hate)

4 It's a pity I didn't meet Ann (love)

5 I'm glad I wasn't alone (not/like)

6 It's a pity I couldn't travel by train (prefer)

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UNIT 58 Prefer and would rather

A Prefer to do and prefer doing

You can use 'prefer to (do)' or 'prefer ~ing' to say what you prefer in general:

* I don't like cities I prefer to live in the country or I prefer living in the country

Study the differences in structure after prefer We say:

I prefer something to something else

I prefer doing something to doing something else

but I prefer to do something rather than (do) something else

* I prefer this coat to the coat you were wearing yesterday

* I prefer driving to travelling by train

but * I prefer to drive rather than travel by train

* Ann prefers to live in the country rather than (live) in a city

B Would prefer (I'd prefer )

We use 'would prefer' to say what somebody wants in a particular situation (not in general):

* 'Would you prefer tea or coffee?' 'Coffee, please.'

We say 'would prefer to do' (not 'doing'):

* 'Shall we go by train?' 'Well, I'd prefer to go by car.' (not 'I'd prefer

going')

* I'd prefer to stay at home tonight rather than go to the cinema

C Would rather (I'd rather )

Would rather (do) = would prefer (to do) After would rather we use the infinitive without to

Compare:

* 'Shall we go by train?' 'I'd prefer to go by car.'

* 'Shall we go by train?' 'I'd rather go by car.' (not 'to go')

* 'Would you rather have tea or coffee?' 'Coffee, please.'

The negative is 'I'd rather not (do something)':

* I'm tired I'd rather not go out this evening, if you don't mind

* 'Do you want to go out this evening?' 'I'd rather not.'

Study the structure after would rather:

I'd rather do something than (do) something else

* I'd rather stay at home tonight than go to the cinema

D I'd rather you did something

When you want somebody to do something, you can say 'I'd rather you did something':

* 'Shall I stay here?' 'I'd rather you came with us.'

* 'Shall I tell them the news?' 'No I'd rather they didn't know.'

* Shall I tell them or would you rather they didn't know?

In this structure we use the past (came, did etc.), but the meaning is present

or future, not past

Compare:

* I'd rather cook the dinner now

but * I'd rather you cooked the dinner now (not 'I'd rather you cook')

The negative is 'I'd rather you didn't ':

* I'd rather you didn't tell anyone what I said

* 'Do you mind if I smoke?' 'I'd rather you didn't.'

4 (go to the cinema/watch films on TV) -

Now rewrite sentences 3 and 4 using the structure 'I prefer (to do something) '

5 (1) I prefer to drive rather travel by train

1 Shall we walk home? (prefer) _I'd prefer to get a taxi._

2 Do you want to eat now? (rather) _I'd rather wait till later._

3 Shall we watch TV? (prefer) -

4 What about a game of tennis? (rather) -

5 Shall we leave now? (rather) -

6 Do you want to go to a restaurant? (prefer) -

7 I think we should decide now? (rather) -

8 Would you like to sit down? (rather) -

9 Do you want me to come with you? (prefer) -

Now write sentences using than and rather than

10 (get a taxi/walk home) I'd prefer _to get a taxi rather than walk home._

11 (go for a swim/play tennis)

58.3 Complete the sentences using would you rather I

1 Are you going to cook the dinner or would you rather I cooked it?

2 Are you going to tell Ann what happened or would you rather -?

3 Are you going to do the shopping or -?

4 Are you going to answer the phone or -?

58.4 Use your own ideas to complete these sentences

1 Shall I tell Ann the news?' 'No, I'd rather she didn't know.'

2 Do you want me to go now or would you rather I - here?

3 Do you want to go out this evening or would you rather - at home?

4 This is a private letter addressed to me I'd rather you - read it

5 It's quite a nice house but I'd rather it - a bit bigger

6 Do you mind if I turn on the radio?' 'I'd rather you - I'm trying to study.'

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UNIT 59 Preposition (in/for/about etc.) + ~ing

A If a preposition (in/for/about etc.) is followed by a verb, the verb ends

in ~ing For example:

Are you interested in working for us?

I'm not very good at learning languages

She must be fed up with studying

What are the advantages of having a car?

This knife is only for cutting bread

How about playing tennis tomorrow?

I bought a new bicycle instead of going away on holiday

Carol went to work in spite of feeling ill

You can also say 'interested in somebody (do)ing .', fed up with you (do)ing ' etc.:

* I'm fed up with you telling me what to do

B Note the use of the following prepositions + ~ing:

before ~ing and after ~ing:

* Before going out, I phoned Sarah (not 'Before to go out')

* What did you do after leaving school?

You can also say 'Before I went out ' and ' after you left school'

by ~ing (to say bow something happens):

* The burglars got into the house by breaking a window and climbing in

* You can improve your English by reading more

* She made herself ill by not eating properly

without ~ing:

* I ran ten kilometer without stopping

* They climbed through the window without anybody seeing them (or without being seen.)

* She needs to work without people disturbing her (or without being disturbed.)

* It's nice to go on holiday without having to worry about money

C To ~ing

To is often part of the infinitive (to do/to see etc.):

* We decided to go out

* Would you like to play tennis?

But to is also a preposition (like in/for/about/from etc.) For example:

* We drove from London to Edinburgh

* I prefer tea to coffee

* Are you looking forward to the weekend?

If a preposition is followed by a verb, the verb ends in ~ing; (in doing/about going etc.- see Section A) So, when to is a preposition and it is followed by a verb, you must say to ~ing:

* I prefer driving to travelling by train (not 'to travel')

* Are you looking forward to seeing Ann again? (not 'looking forward to see') For be/get used to ~ing, see Unit 60

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EXERCISES

59.1 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the sentence(s) in brackets

1 (Why is it useful to have a car?)

What are the advantages of _having a car_?

2 (I don't intend to lend you any money.)

I have no intention of -

3 (Helen has a good memory for names.)

Helen is good at -

4 (Mark won't pass the exam He has no chance.)

Mark has no chance of -

5 (Did you get into trouble because you were late?)

Did you get into trouble for -

6 (We didn't eat at home We went to a restaurant instead.)

Instead of -

7 (Tom thinks that working is better than doing nothing.)

Tom prefers working to -

8 (They got married They didn't tell any of their friends.)

They got married without -

9 (Our team played well but we lost the game.)

Our team lost the game in spite of -

59.2 Complete the sentences using by ~ing Use one of the following (with the verb in the correct form): borrow too much money break a window drive too fast put some posters up on the walls stand on a chair turn a key

1 The burglars got into the house _by breaking a window._

2 I was able to reach the top shelf -

3 You start the engine of a car -

4 Kevin got himself into financial difficulty -

5 You can put people's lives in danger -

6 We made the room look nicer -

59.3 Complete the sentences with a suitable word Use only one word each time

1 I ran ten kilometers without _stopping._

2 He left the hotel without - his bill

3 It's a nice morning How about - for a walk?

4 I was surprised that she left without - goodbye to anyone

5 Before - to bed, I like to have a hot drink

6 We were able to translate the letter into English without - a dictionary

7 It was a very long journey I was very tired after - on a train for 36 hours

8 I was annoyed because the decision was made without anybody - me

9 After - the same job for ten years, I felt I needed a change

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

1 You are going on holiday next week How do you feel about this?

_I'm looking forward to going on holiday._

2 Diane is a good friend of yours and she is coming to visit you soon So you will see her again soon How do you feel about this?

A Study this example situation:

Jane is American but she has lived in Britain for three years When she first drove a car in Britain, she found it very difficult because she had to drive on the left instead of on the right Driving on the left was strange and difficult for her because:

She wasn't used to it

She wasn't used to driving on the left

But after a lot of practice, driving on the left became less strange So:

She got used to driving on the left

Now after three years, it's no problem for Jane:

She is used to driving on the left

I'm used to something = it is not new or strange for me:

* Frank lives alone He doesn't mind this because he has lived alone for 15 years It is not strange for him He is used to it He is used to living alone

* I bought some new shoes They felt a bit strange at first because I wasn't used to them

* Our new flat is on a very busy street I expect we'll get used to the noise, but at the moment it's very disturbing

* Diane has a new job She has to get up much earlier now than before - at 6.30 She finds this difficult because she isn't used to getting up so early

* Brenda's husband is often away from home She doesn't mind this She is used

to him being away

B After be/get used you cannot use the infinitive.(to do/to drive etc.) We say:

* She is used to driving on the left (not 'she is used to drive')

When we say 'I am used to ', 'to' is a preposition, not a part of the infinitive (see Unit 59C) So we say:

* Frank is used to living alone (not 'Frank is used to live')

* Jane had to get used to driving on the left (not 'get used to drive')

C Do not confuse I am used to doing (be/get used to) and I used to do They are different in structure and meaning

I am used to (doing) something = something isn't strange or new for me:

* I am used to the weather in this country

* I am used to driving on the left because I've lived in Britain for a long time

I used to do something = I did something regularly in the past but no longer

do it (see Unit 18) You can use this structure only for the past, not for the present The structure is 'I used to do' (not 'I am used to do'):

* I used to drive to work every day, but these days I usually go by bike

* We used to live in a small village, but now we live in London

2 Juan is Spanish and came to live in England In Spain he always had dinner late in the evening, but in England dinner was at 6 o'clock This was very early for him When Juan first came to England, he - dinner so early, but after some time he - it Now he finds it quite normal He - at six o'clock

3 Julia is a nurse A year ago she started working nights At first she found

it hard At first Julia didn't like it She - nights and it took her a few months to - it Now, after a year, she's quite happy She - nights

60.2 What do you say in these situations? Use I'm (not) used to

1 You live alone You don't mind this You have always lived alone

FRIEND: Do you get a bit lonely sometimes? You: No, I'm used to living alone

2 You steep on the floor You don't mind this You have always slept on the floor

FRIEND: Wouldn't you prefer to sleep in a bed? You: No, I -

3 You have to work hard This is not a problem for you You have always worked hard

FRIEND: You have to work very hard in your job, don't you? YOU: Yes, but I don't mind that I -

4 You normally go to bed early Last night you went to bed very late (for you) and as a result you are very tired this morning

FRIEND: You look tired this morning YOU: Yes, -

60.3 Read the situation and complete the sentences using used to

1 Some friends of yours have just moved into a flat on a busy street It is very noisy

They'll have to _get used to the noise._

2 Jack once went to the Middle East It was very difficult for him at first because of the heat

He wasn't -

3 Sue moved from a big house to a much smaller one She found it strange at first

She had to - in a much smaller house

4 The children at school had a new teacher She was different from the teacher before her but this wasn't a problem for the children The children soon -

5 Somebody from Britain is thinking of going to live in your country Warn him/her!

You would have to -

60.4 (Section Q Complete the sentences using only one word each time

1 Jane had to get used to driving on the left

2 We used to live in a small village but now we live in London

3 Tom used to - a lot of coffee Now he prefers tea

4 I feet very full after that meal I'm not used to - so much

5 I wouldn't like to share an office I'm used to - my own office

6 I used to - a car but I sold it a few months ago

7 When we were children, we used to - swimming every day

8 There used to - a cinema here but it was knocked down a few years ago

9 I'm the boss here! I'm not used to - told what to do

verb + preposition + object

We talked about the problem

You must apologize for what you said

If the object is another verb, it ends in ~ing:

verb + preposition + ~ing (object)

We talked going to America

She apologized for not telling the truth

Here are some more verbs with this structure:

Do you feel like going out tonight?

look forward (to)

I'm looking forward to meeting her

We say 'apologize to somebody for ':

* She apologized to me for not telling the truth (not 'she apologized me')

B With some of the verbs in A, you can use the structure verb + preposition + somebody + ~ing:

verb + preposition somebody + ~ing

She doesn't approve of me gambling

We are all looking forward to Liz coming home

C The following verbs can have the structure verb + object + preposition +

They warned us against buying the car

You can also say 'stop somebody doing' (without from) So you can say:

* You can't stop me doing what I want or stop me from doing what I want Some of these verbs are often used in the passive For example:

* I was accused of telling lies

* The man was suspected of being a spy

* We were warned against buying the car

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EXERCISES

61.1 Complete each sentence using only one word

1 Our neighbours apologized for _making_ so much noise

2 I feel lazy I don't feel like - any work

3 I wanted to go out alone but Joe insisted on - with me

4 I'm fed up with my job I'm thinking of - something else

5 We have decided against - a new car because we can't really afford it

6 I hope you write to me soon I'm looking forward to - from you

7 The weather was extremely bad and this prevented us from - out

8 The man who has been arrested is suspected of - a false passport

9 I think you should apologize to Sue for - so rude to her

10 Some parents don't approve of their children - a lot of television

11 I'm sorry I can't come to your party but thank you very much for - me 61.2 Complete the sentences using a preposition + one of the following verbs (in the correct form): cause escape go help interrupt live play solve spend walk

1 Do you feel _like going_ out this evening?

2 It took us a long time but we finally succeeded - the problem

3 I've always dreamed - in a small house by the sea

4 The driver of the other car accused me - the accident

5 There was a fence around the lawn to stop people - on the grass

6 Forgive me - you but may I ask you something?

7 Where are you thinking - your holiday this year?

8 The guards weren't able to prevent the prisoner -

9 I wanted to cook the meal by myself but Dave insisted - me

10 I'm sorry we've had to cancel our game of tennis tomorrow I was really looking for-ward -

61.3 Complete the sentences on the right

1 It was nice of you to help me Thanks very much

George thanked _me for helping him._

2 I'll drive you to the station I insister

UNIT 62 Expressions + ~ing

A When these expressions are followed by a verb, the verb ends in ~ing: It's no use /It's no good :

* There's nothing you can do about the situation, so it's no use worrying about it

* It's no good trying to persuade me You won't succeed

There's no point in :

* There's no point in having a car if you never use it

* There was no point in waiting any longer, so we went

It's (not) worth :

* I live only a short walk from here, so it's not worth taking a taxi

* It was so late when we got home, it wasn't worth going to bed

You can say 'a film is worth seeing', 'a book is worth reading', etc

* What was the film like? Was it worth seeing?

* I don't think newspapers are worth reading

B (Have) difficulty ~ing

We say 'have difficulty doing something' (not 'to do'):

* I had difficulty finding a place to live (not 'I had difficulty to find')

* Did you have any difficulty getting a visa?

* People often have great difficulty reading my writing

We usually say 'have difficulty' (not 'have difficulties'):

* I'm sure you'll have no difficulty passing the exam (not 'have no difficulties')

C We use ~ing after:

a waste of money /a waste of time (to is also possible):

* It was a waste of time reading that book It was rubbish

* It's a waste of money buying things you don't need

spend/waste (time)

* He spent hours trying to repair the clock

* I waste a lot of time daydreaming

(be) busy :

* She said she couldn't see me She was too busy doing other things

D Go swimming/go fishing etc

We use go ~ing for a number of activities (especially sports) For example, you can say:

go swimming/go sailing/go fishing/go climbing/go skiing/go jogging etc

also: go shopping/go sightseeing

* I'd like to go skiing

* When did you last go shopping?

* I've never been sailing (For been and gone, see Unit 7D.)

You can also say 'come swimming/come skiing' etc.:

* Why don't you come swimming with us?

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EXERCISES

62.1 Complete the sentences on the right

1 Shall we get a taxi home?

No, it isn't far It's not worth _getting a taxi._

2 If you need help, why don't you ask Tom?

It's no use - He won't be able to help us

3 I don't really want to go out tonight

Well, stay at home! There's no point - if you don't want to

4 Shall I phone Ann now?

No, it's no good - She won't be at home

5 Are you going to complain about what happened?

No, it's not worth - Nobody will do anything about it

6 Do you ever read newspapers?

No I think it's a waste -

62.2 Make sentences with worth ~ing or not worth ~ing Choose one of these verbs:

consider keep read repair see visit

1 The film isn't very good _It's not worth seeing._

2 It would cost too much to repair this watch It's not worth -

3 If you have time, you should go to the museum It's worth -

4 It's quite an interesting suggestion -

5 There's an interesting article in the paper today -

6 We can throw these old clothes away They -

62.3 Make sentences beginning There's no point

1 Why have a car if you never use it? There's no point in having a car if you never use it

2 Don't eat if you're not hungry

There's no -

3 Why work if you don't need money?

4 Don't study if you feet tired

62.4 Write sentences using difficulty

1 I managed to get a visa but it was difficult

_I had difficulty getting a visa._

2 I can't remember people's names

5 It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the concert

You won't have any -

62.5 Complete the sentences Use only one word each time

1 It's a waste of money buying things you don't need

2 Every morning I spend about an hour - the newspaper

3 'What's Carol doing?' 'She's busy - letters.'