93B Complete the sentences with the correct derivative.
1 Walter told us about the most popular tourist ___________________ in Paris. ATTRACT
2 Do you like my new flat? I did the ______________________ all by myself. DECORATE
3 I'm afraid I don't have any other ___________________ but to accept this offer. CHOOSE
4 There were lots of ___________________ rides for everyone in the fun park. ENJOY
5 She'll _____________________ do the cooking before she goes shopping. PROBABLE
6 Howard will soon have to make a ____________________. DECIDE
7 Why don't you make a _______________________ first? RESERVE
8 We both had an extremely ______________________ day today. TIRE
9 This child has a really vivid _______________________. IMAGINE
10 You should leave the ____________________ of flour, water and butter in the MIX
fridge for an hour.
93UOE Choose the correct answer.
(1)_____ Ross Barrett is only fifteen years old, he is planning to start a Physics degree at the University of
Gloucester next year. (2)_____ to be a very clever young man. (3)_____, several universities have offered to
cover all his expenses. He (4)_____ by a very well-known company recently, who are interested in employing
him while he studies. Ross lives in Colchester, Essex, with his parents and five-year-old sister, Tricia. At the
moment, he is studying hard so that he can pass his A-level exams in June. Ross says that he has been studying
under (5)_____ of his father ever since he was a young boy and that he owes his success to him.
1 A Although B Even C Whereas D In spite of
2 A It is believed B They believe C He is believed D He believes
3 A In that case B In fact C In detail D In conclusion
4 A also interviewed B had also interviewed C was also interviewed D is also being
interviewed
5 A consideration B construction C the same roof D the supervision
Infinitives and -ing Forms
96A Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
Use the full infinitive, the bare infinitive or the -ing form.
hike exercise stay rest spend lock learn find
1 Interactive CDs are an effective way of ____________________ a foreign language.
2 Freddie's parents let him _____________________ up later at weekends.
3 Barry often goes _____________________ with his friends.
4 I was surprised ____________________ him waiting for us.
5 You're ill. You must ___________________ today or else you'll get worse.
6 Tony left the house without ________________ the front door.
7 __________________ is the best way to keep fit.
8 My cousins have decided _________________ their holidays on a Greek island this summer.
97B Choose the correct answer.
1 A: Do you remember (to visit / visiting) Berlin two years ago?
B: Oh, yes I do. Berlin is a great place (to live / living). I would really (love / to love) to go back there at
some point.
2 A: Long time, no see, Darren! I can (see / seeing) you've lost a lot of weight. How did you manage
(do / to do) it?
B: Well, I was finally convinced (stopping / to stop) overeating and I decided (to get / getting) some
exercise.
3 A: What else do you want me (buying / to buy) when I go to the supermarket tomorrow? I want to
know, so as (add / to add) it to my shopping list.
B: Well, just don't forget (to get / getting) some chocolate biscuits. You know that the twins love
(having / have) some with their milk every morning.
C Choose the correct answer.
1 Laura went to the supermarket _____ some milk.
a) buy b) to buy c) buying
2 There's no point in _____ to make him change his mind. He's stubborn.
a) to try b) try c) trying
3 You'd better _____ us the truth about the missing document.
a) tell b) telling c) to tell
4 I really don't know what _____. I need your advice.
a) doing b) do c) to do
5 Marting suggested _____ on a trip for a few days. We all need some rest.
a) go b) going c) to go
6 Paul completely forgot _____ we're taking a test on Monday.
a) to mention b) mention c) mentioning
7 How about _____ the football match tonight at Nathan's place?
a) watching b) to watch c) watch
D Complete with the full or bare infinitive or the –ing form of the verbs in brackets.
If you're planning ________________(visit) a foreign country, but aren't interested in ______________(go)
with a group, don't worry. It isn't that difficult ______________(go) alone. Here are some useful tips. To begin
with, you can _____________(spend) time _______________(discover) interesting places and sights just by
______________(walk) around. Of course, if ________________(wander) around on foot isn't your idea of
______________(have) fun, then you might _______________(want) ______________(rent) a car or a
motorbike _______________(get) around. Just make sure you don't forget ______________(take) your driving
licence with you. If you choose ______________(go) _____________(shop), always remember ___________
(look) around first before ______________(buy) anything, so that you don't miss any bargains. Finally, if you
get ill, be careful __________________(not / take) anything without ________________(see) a doctor first.
In order to have an enjoyable trip wherever you decide ________________(go), just make sure you've
planned everything in advance.
