Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence, using the Gerund.. Alice made a mistake in her homework.[r]
(1)EXERCISES OF UNIT (LEVEL 11)
I Choose the word with a stressed pattern different from the others
1 A preparation B presentation C information D association
2 A vehicle B contribute C chemical D greenhouse
3 A fertilizer B responsible C environment D infectious
4 A disease B ecosystem C ecological D emission
5 A temperature B atmosphere C average D deforestation
6 A produce B measure C dioxide D climate
7 A release B concern C extinction D scientist
8 A species B product C effect D global
9 A identify B resource C attitude D determined
10 A catastrophic B solution C activity D alternative
II Match two parts to make complete sentences
1 Since they have used up the fossil fuel resources in their country,
a we changed our attitude to nature After we read the report on how the burning of petrol in
cars contributes to climate change,
b we were determined to reduce our carbon footprint Since people have ignored warnings about global
warming for more than 20 years,
c they have to suffer its effects now After we identified the causes of global warming, d now they have to suffer severe floods
5 After we talked with the environmentalist, e they started using them sparingly on their farms After we had learnt that humans are responsible for
global warming,
f they have to find some types of alternative energy Because local people have cut down the forests to
make way for farming,
g we worked out some solutions to reduce its effects Because farmers had been informed about the bad
effects of chemical fertilizers,
h we decided to sell our car and get a bicycle instead …… …… ……… …… …… …… ……… ……
Rewrite the sentences, using perfect participles
1 ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ……… ………
III Combine the sentences, using perfect gerund
1 He had dumped lots of rubbish onto the beach He denied it
……… Dennis had taken an active part in the Green Summer activities He was rewarded for that ……… They had hunted and killed many wild animals Later they regretted what they had done ………
4 In the Tree Planting Competition, the students in Groups 11G planted the most trees in the schoolyard They were praised for that
……… The factory had dumped tons of toxic waste into the river It was heavily fined for that ……… Someone had cut down the oldest tree in the park The police suspected Mike of doing it ……… You had saved the lives of hundreds of wild animals Thank you for that
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IV Rewrite the following sentences
1/ Would you close the door, please ?
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- They didn’t let _ 3/ My teacher advised buying that book
- My teacher advised us _ 4/ The thief forced the bank manager to lie on the ground
- The thief made _ 5/ He has studied English for six years
- He began 6/ It is necessary to master English
- Mastering 7/ He spent two hours writing the essay
- It took _ 8/ He is too young to ride a motorbike
- He isn’t 9/ The bag was so heavy that she couldn’t carry it upstairs
- The bag was too 10/ He expects to hear from her as soon as possible
- He is looking forward
V Rewrite the following sentences
1 We switched off the lights before we went to bed -> Having switched off the lights, we went to bed
2 The boy asked his mother’s permission and then went out to play
……… 3 As he had drunk too much, he didn’t drive home himself
……… 4 We have done two tests today, so we are exhausted
……… 5 She filled the washing machine and switched it on
……… 6 She had been to disco the night before and she overslept in the morning
……… 7 We had worked in the garden all day and were sunburned in the evening
……… 8 She had not slept for two days and therefore she wasn’t able to concentrate ……… 9 Since I had not seen him for ages, I didn’t recognize him
……… 10 I had not ridden a horse for a long time and I found it very difficult to keep in the saddle ……… 11 Zoe had practiced a lot, so she was sure of her winning in the competition
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VI Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence, using the Gerund
1 Alice made a mistake in her homework She remembered it
……… Tom asked me to remind him to buy a new shirt I forgot it
……… Mr Pike taught John several years ago, He doesn't remember it
……… This work must be done before we go home We mustn't forget
……… Mary planned to go to the concert last night She forgot it
……… Peter lived in the country when he was a boy He doesn't remember it
……… He took Jane to a party two months ago He remembered it
……… Grand's mother often wears her glasses when she reads Sometimes she forgets ……… Helen didn't buy some meat She forgot it
……… 10 Jim called his friend on his birthday He remembered it
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VII Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets:
1 She admitted (kill) ……… her husband I regret (write) ……… her that letter I enjoy (play)……… tennis with my friends
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5 (Tell) ……….… me that she would never speak to me again, she picked up her stuff and stormed out of the house
6 - Will you enter for the next eloquence contest? - (Win) ……… …… twice, I don’t want to try again Let’s give chances to other