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T) Look at the headlines of the magazine
articles. What do you think the articles
are about? Which would you be most
interested in reading?
2) © 003 Listen to two people talking.
about health and fitness. Which
headline are they discussing?
3) @ 00s Listen again. Complete the
sentences with one or two words
from the recording.
1
2
3
4
sit down ond enjoy our lunch
We've got time.
| get a bit of heartburn if | eat too
much
Well, research suggests there's link
between ‘and eating quickly
Therefore, the quicker you eat, the
more youll
) Work with a group and answer the
questions.
1 Is there a problem with unhealthy
eating in your country? Why /
Why nov?
2 Should there be bon on junk food
for people under 14 years old?
Why / Why nol?
3 Do you think about the calories in
your food before you eat? Why /
Why not
Mien ehoeel
THINK YOURSELF FIT
NO PRIZE FOR
FINISHING
FIRST
NO AGE, NO LIMIT[DA WeaK Forms: THE ScHWA /a/
‘One of the most common vowel sounds in English is the
schwa /a. tis an unstressed (weak) sound that can typically
be found in connected speech when pronouncing articles,
preposiions, conjunctions and auxibaries, For example:
We've got plenty of fine.
| get a bit of heartburn
VOCABULARY
HEALTH AND FITNESS
) © 004 Look at the sentences and underlinethe
schwa sounds, Then listen and check your answers.
1 W's ime for dinner.
2 Wsahealh and finess book.
3° How long has she worked there?
4 {can play tennis on Saturday.
5 We've got quite lot of work to do.
i) Read an extract of Mauro’s blog. Does he lead a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle?
were acl
!
2) Match the words in bold in the blog with the
definitions (1-7).
1 reduce the amount of something
you consume
stay level or ecuol with someone
recording something over o period of time
too heavy
did or used toc much of something
the speed at wrich something happens
having a contiruous pain that is unpleasant
but not strong
Nowaon
) Decide what typeof word is needed for each
gap (1-7). Then complete the sentences using the
words in bold in Exercise 2. You may need to change
the tense or word form.
1 You're training too hard at the gym. IFyou keep
it, you may get injured.
2 He decided to go on « low-fot diet as he was o litle
3 I went jogging with my brother yesterday. He ran too
fost ond I couldn’
| love eating junk food and for years | everdid it. | mean, | used to eat junk food
every week and was about five kilos overweight. Not quite obese, but | was getting
there, Anyway, | went hiking with some friends, and just couldn't keep up. My legs
1g after the First day and it was a bit embarrassing to be honest! So, when
ot bac, | decided to start keeping track of what | ate by recordi
diary, | realised | needed to cut down on processed food, like all those burgers | was
eating! | monitored the amount of salt | was consuming too — just fo make sure | kept it
within a reasonable limit. And, | started exercising: walking to work instead of taking
the bus, that type of thing, and then, after about 12 months, | decided I'd like to run a
marathon. Yeah, | know! It was hard work, all that training, but | was really pleased
with my rate of progress and, well, | ran my first one last month in under four hours!
it in a food
4 Altera few hours of ploying boskeiboll, your muscles
can really star to
5 Alter on the amount of coffee | wes drinking,
I started fo sleep much beter.
6 | use an app to
consume each dey.
7 The ct which he recovered from his illness
cof how many caleries |
was quite remarkable,
Imagine you are going to interview someone who has
recently made a healthy lifestyle change. Using the
health and fitness vocabulary to help you, write five
questions to find out about this change.
Why ad you
cide to make a healthy lifestyle chonge?
Work with a partner. Student A is the interviewer
and asks Student B their questions from Exercise 4.
Student B, imagine you have recently madea healthy
lifestyle change. Answer Student A’s questions.
Then swap roles.
unr Ficunincet EER{i Work with a partner and answer the questions.
1 Look ot the photos. In what ways are the photos similar
or different? How would you describe the people's
lifestyles?
2 Doyou know anyone who has « similar lifestyle tothe
people in the photos?
[By Read the short texts quickly. Match the photos (1-3)
with the texts (A-D). Which person isn’t shown in
the photos?
NO AGE, NO LIMIT
AL
‘At 86, Peggy Styles has become the oldest ever person to
{graduate from Bristol University. To say it was an uphill
struggle at times is an understatement. Midway through
her program, Peggy needed to take a few years out to rest
after suffering severe kidney failure. At one stage, it was
touch and go whether she'd make it. Although Peggy's
physical health suffered and she even had to learn to walk.
again, it appears her brain continued to function
effectively. The title of her dissertation for her doctorate
was, “Changing perceptions: higher education amongst,
elderiy populations” and, although it took eight years to
complete, Peggy has confessed that she’s now hooked
‘on writing and research.
fe Dr Allan Stewart
Australian born Allan broke his own age record when he
successfully completed his degree at the advanced age of
97. Alan, who has now completed his fourth degree,
returned to education in his 80s after retiring from work in
order to keep his brain sharp and stay mentally active.
While he’s more famous for his mental rather than
physical agility, llan keeps himself in shape by walking,
fishing and swimming. Allan says this will be his last
degree as he's getting bored with studying, although he
hhas said that at least once before so who knows - perhaps
he’s obsessed!
[Bl Read the texts again, For questions 1-5 on page 17,
choose from the texts (A-D). The texts may be chosen
more than once.
[Bl inwhat ways do you admire the people in the texts?
[Bl choose a person from the texts, Research them ontine
and note down afew interesting facts. Tell your group.
{Asa group, decide who youmost admire and why.
CEE
Doreen, who had to rethink her diet and fitness
plan when she took up ballet at 61, became the
oldest ballerina in Britain to pass the Royal
Academy Grade 6 dance exam just ten years
later. The semi-retired electrical engineer, who
despite recently having knee replacement
surgery, is now back on her feet and claims to
have more agility than ever. In fact, she believes
without ballet she'd have been out of action for
some time. Not only that, Doreen has dropped
two dress sizes too. Although in her 70s, Doreen
has chosen to train with teenagers who don’t
appear to mind the age difference at all. And,
why should they?
a
Although he’s never taken an exam, Hungarian born
Lou Bator’, 106, has been skiing for over 96 years.
He puts his good health down to ahealthy diet, a
love of good food and drink and a healthy marriage.
Nevertheless, the risk-taking grandfather, who can
be seen speeding down the slopesin the USA, clearly
keeps in shape by doing tough physical exercise.
Although he still skis regularly, Lou has slowed down
to recharge his batteries and enjoys reading to
relax. After all, he doesn’t want to get injured,
does he?Who
takes time out to relax?
tries to keep their brain and body
in good health?
is the most senior person to have
graduated from university?
has become addicted to what they
are doing?
recovered more rapidly because of
what they're doing?
VOCABULARY
IDIOMS
|) Match the expressions in red in the texts
the
correct definitions.
moaeD
to be well again offer an illness
to stay physically heathy
€on uncertain situation
fo rest for a period of time:
fo stay mentally active
[2 complete the second sentence with a phrase from
Exercise 150 thatithas a similar meaning tothe first
sentence. Use between two and five words for each
sentence, including the word in bold. The fi
stone
has been done for you.
He's now well again after his recent operation.
BACK
He's now
‘operation
Ive been doing a lot of puzzles to stay mentally active.
SHARP
lve been
puzzles,
She feels much better after resting fortwo weeks
in aly
RECHARGE
Aer
feels much beter.
| stayed physically active by running in the local park.
SHAPE
Iran in the local pork
back on his feet __ after his recent
by doing « lot of
for two weeks in aly, she
BJ Work witha partner and answer the questions.
What's the difference between mental and physical
health?
‘What are two ways someone might stay mentally
‘active and two ways they might stay physically active?
‘Why i it important to stay in good physical and
mental shope?
answering.
1 What do you think these pecple lke bout these
types of food?
2 Why have these people chosen to eat these types
of food?
3. What are the advantoges ard disadvantages of
cealing in these different ways?
[Bl © 005 Look at the words and phrases in the box.
and tick the words and phrases
Maria uses.
both looks as though the someas even though
looks ike though instead of neither
unlike looks asif rather than while
[Bl Read the responses from can:
jates completing
Part 2 of the Speaking exam. Correct the mistake
in each response.
Atthe frst photograph, you con $90 « picture of two
people eating in a restauran:
‘the second photo appears fo show 6 woman eat on
a bus
It looks as two people are erjoying a meal together
in the first photo.
| think the woman eats @ burger or a sandwie
the second photo.
Alot of people tend being quite busy at work, so
they don't have much time to eat
[Bi work in pairs.
Student A: Answer the Speoking Port 2 question on
page 199
Student B: Answer the Speaking Part 2 question on
page 198.
Juni [FGHTnG Firfam
UNDERSTANDING DISTRACTORS
|) Look at the photos of health and fitness apps and
answer the questions.
1
What information does each opp give you?
Which have you tried?
2 What do you think ore the advantages and
disodvantages of hese opps?
[B_Q ove Listen to chloe talking to her friend Ali about
ealth and fitness apps. Which app (A-D)is she
trying out?
1) © 006 Read the information in the box. Then listen
again and answer the questions.
When answering questions, lstaning only for key words
may distact you from choosing the correc! onswer
Notice too tha! the speakers may correct themselves or
‘each other. Always listen to the whole conversation 10
understand the whole idea,
What is Chloe's opinion of smartwatches according
foal?
Which opp does Ali suggests unnecessory for Chloe?
Which opp does Chie think is to dificult to use?
Which opp does Chioe think shel quickly lose
intocot in?
Why is Al surprised by the opp Chloe hos chosen
rouse?
|) @ 007 Look atthe phrasesin the box below and
check you know what they mean. Now listen toa
later conversation between Ali and Chloe. Which
phrase describes why Chloe has given up?
cn injury extremely hungry
sore muscles too tired
did lose weight
[Bl Qoortistenay
|. Make notes about what
and Chloe say about the other phrases in the box.
Why are they distractors?
1B) Work with a partner and answer the questions.
1 To what extent can apps lke these help with weight
loss or to get adequate sleep? How beneficial is on
‘opp which measures your heart rote?
2 Some people believe thot technology hos hod a
negative impact en our heal in recent years.
Do you agree? Why? / Why not®
3 Do you believe it’s possible to become too focused
‘on healthy eating? Why / Why not?
4 What do you think about smartwatches® Would
you ever buy one? Why / Why nol?A) @ 08 Listen to an extract of a conversation between
CLUES two friends, Matilde and Franco. Complete the gaps
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES sith mond you Haat
Matilde: Well, when | saw the poster at the food
GRAMMAR ON THE MOVE market, i. = ales [ers soot
Watch the video eee ae
Franco: Yes, 1 you about the benefits of
ook atthe wvversation vegelaricnism when we met in the café last
Ree eee week. Alhouch, | didn't # you the
e ‘adress of the food market, so fm glad you
1 Ive wanted fo buy a smartwatch for ages. found it
2 Mylegs didn't stop aching for days after that. Matilde: No problem. It wos really interesting and
| loved the variety of fruit and vegetables on
What is the form of the words after the verbs in bold? offer. A friend of mine also told me that
| should £ meat and fish from my
& GRAMMAR REFERENCE Gerunds and infinitives: diet. | wanted to speak fo a professional, so |
Page 206 1 @ meeting with a nutritionist but
sadly no-one was available.
@ Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Franco: That's a shame.
verb in brackets.
B) Read the extract in Exercise 4 again and look at your
Een fights ape good answers. What is the difference in meaning between
eyo at in eer 8) each pair of verb forms?
2 Ntend breakfast during the week but | know
that isnt good for me. skip) & Circte the correct option.
3 Allotof people use apps to keep track oftheir food :
inate Let ouch cond ‘hom joe) 1 Ive stopped fo cansume/eonsuming foods which are
igh in fat as I want to lose weight
2mm eying to cut eut/euting out sugar from my diel, but
tim finding it really cific
3 Iwas starving, so stopped fo grob/grabbing a quick
bite to eat on my way to dass,
4 When tm really busy, | find it hard to remember
fo eat/eating regular meals.
5 lived in Thailand for a while and remember to try/
trying some ofthe local dishes. They were delicious!
6 Arend of mine ld me that | should try puting/to put
honey and lemon in my leo to help with my sore throat
4 Ifyou don't have a balanced diet, you may risk
‘yourself in the future. (harm)
5 Mony people, myself inchided, refuse energy
drinks becouse oftheir high suger level. (drink|
6 Fyou want fo train fo run a marathon, you should
ovoid foods that are high info. (eat)
7 would never give up a sport I love just to
concentrate more on my studies. (play)
@ Work with a partner and discuss the sentences in
Exercise 2. Do you agree with the speaker?
‘one sentence for each of the points below.
‘Then work in groups and compare your answers.
Think of something thet you
cart stand doing
refuse to eat
have given up doing recently
stopped to do before coming fo class today
tend to do before going to sleep
remember doing when you were very young
Ce es
‘We can ve the expression high into say that certcin
foods contain @ large amount of something. For example
{avid eating food whichis high in suger.
unr = Ficuinc Fir AE[Il complete the questionnaire.
IS YOUR LIFESTYLE
HELPING OR HINDERING
YOUR HEALTH?
1 How many hours do you typically sleep
What Is your preferred after-dinner activity?
Eating dessert
Lying on the sofa and watching TV
© Awalk and chat with o friend
What do you consider first when choosing meals?
at night?
2 bor less
bTI09
© 100rmore
How much water do you drink each day?
@ Dio 2 glasses
b 3105 glasses,
© 6108 glasses
How much physical exercise do you do?
@ Once a week or less
b 210 3 times per wok on average
© On adaily basis
@ The taste
b The calorie count
© Whether is balanced
You'te really tired at schoo! or work, Do you
{@ take @ nap in your lunch break?
b grab a coffee or an energy crink?
© go for a quick walk in the fresh air?
You wake up an hour before the alarm goes off
inthe moming. Do you
1 close your eyes and go back to sleep?
b stay in bed and check social medio?
© get up and get active?
[By Work with a partner. Who
has the healthiest lifestyle? In your English class you have been talking about health and fitness.
Why? Turn to page 198 and ‘Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
see how healthy your ‘Some people say modem lifestyles are ruining our health. Do you agree?
lifestyleis. Notes
ME win ten a paren. Write about:
rk with a partner. How Adee
have people's lifestyles ania
changed in recent years? 7
Think about:
(your own idea)
Diet Exercise _ Work
‘Annough not impossible, ts arguably more challenging to stay In shape these days
Daca a a crag Wh er, Wack er onsied Sy dd Teena wee
ofsase
BRB cod igh in viznins and mineras are evallabo net shops, people
feed tines maeanaicies ptr oagghair ee p iakeetone!
caecewrince, bl nad dy ca EEN Ruse
Tac esas heat eae
Nowarlays, people ton o use thei cars BRST waking, even for short journeys.
As. ranula thle change, peopl are geting ess and lens exarise. Thorlo,
thay bev leew eppottony thud ernst acl bur exon
Final, dv to ou lastpaced Hestyes, people are under more pressure to work
longer hours ther bore. Working parents or example, have its time to relax.
‘leh meane ey ask sutlring trom Hnesses such assess.
Teun op ages marita more eM be and Resity rear coco
Howl, with Tho right attitude o eating, exercise and work its possibe to protect
fr Peptide
IB Read the essay question
and model answer. Which,
if any, of your ideas in
Exercise 3have been
included?
Focus on structure
1 Does the writer cover the two compulsory points in the notes?
2 What is the writer's own idea?
3 In which paragraph does the writer give his/her own opinion?
4 What phrase does the writer use to conclude the assay?COMPARING AND CONTRASTING IDEAS WITH
LINKERS
Watch the video
a GRAMMAR ON THE MOVE
ff) study how the writer uses the highlighted
linkers in the model essay. Complete the
sentences below with these linkers. There may
bbe more than one correct option.
1 the rates of obesity have increased,
‘many people sil leod heclthy lifestyles.
2 People should be encouraged to do more
physical exercise toking the car or bus
to work
3 boeing cheap, processed foods do not
generally make up « healthy and nutritious die
4. Eating a balanced diet which includes plenty of
fruit and vegetables, ‘consuming foods
high in sugar and fos, helps maintain heathy
blood pressure
5 Many people are aware of the benefits of doing
physical exercise 1 ifs important not to
overdo it
6 With the omount of processed food found in
supermarkets these days, people should consider
sutitional eonient more
1B) Correct the mistake in each ofthe sentences.
One sentence is correct.
1 Despite hate carrots, he tried fo eat one or two
portions with his dinner each week
2. The government is encouraging kids to wolk to
school, however it igh take them half an hour
3. I¥simportant to eat organic food on ¢ daily
basis. However, this can be quite expensive.
4. Tatiana prefers to run in her local park, rather
pay money to goto the gym.
5 Despite writing down her weekly food intake on
paper, Marfine used an app.
|) write your answer for the essay question below.
In your English class, you have been taking
about health and fitness. Now your English
teacher has asked you to write an essay.
‘Young people these days tend to be less
interested in their health. Do you agree?
Notes
Write about:
1 Technology
2 Food
(your own idea)
UNDERSTANDING HEALTH
[il Look at the pictures below. What do you think
happens at a fitness boot camp?
[Bl © co» Listen to Gavin, a boot camp
Instructor, welcoming the new students
to the boot camp. Complete the itinerary
eI
with the words in the box.
digestion nutrition posture stamino_welkbeing
Se BOOT CAMP
Pree oa
Instructor:
ee neem
List of activities
Cerna
Pres
Day 3:
Pry
Hl @voousten agin ake notes barge
they will do each day.
[Bi which day would you most and least prefer and
why? Go online and research other activities that
are provided by boot camps. What should someone
consider when choosing a boot camp?
fun [ricurinc re EE@ Exam Facts
+= You will ead one long ext divided into sections or
four to five shorter text,
‘© You must answer ton questions
@ Exam TPs
*# Read the questions carelully and underline the key words.
* The information in the questions may no! be written in exactly
the same words as the information in the texts so look for
synonyms and paraphrases
You are going to read an article in which four people discuss
health and fitness. For questions 1-10,
‘chose from the people, (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.
A Oleg
V'd never been one to worry about what | ate or how
active | was, and in my 20s and 90s it didn't seem to
matter. | was slim, and | looked ft, even if drank too
much coffee and never actually exercised, Then
suddenly, my clothes were tight, and | got out of breath
walking up the shortest of hills —it was only when I
turned 40 the realty of my poor physical condition
started to hit home. I'm trying to do something about it
now but it's a struggle to get motivated. I've joined a
gym, but ve only been once over the past few months
as I've got such a busy schedule, It's regrettable that I
didn't do more when I had the chance, but | think I've
leftit too late now.
B Bruno
Everyone assumed | could do it, although | was a little
uncertain, and it wasn't easy changing my diet and how
active | was. At first, | underestimated how critical itis to
get into a routine and how easy it would be to make
‘excuses. I'd started 10 slip into old unhealthy habits
when someone I'm close to suggested I sleep in my
running gear, so I didn't have any excuses when | woke
Up in the morning and as crazy as it sounds, it worked
‘Anyway, my hard work paid off in the end and I'm in
better condition now than | was thirty years ago.
‘Who says retired people like me can't get in shape!
Which person
says thal people are unaware of what he eats?
‘wos surprised by how unfit he had become?
is heolthier now than when he was a child?
does not agree with the changes fo the diets of sportspeople?
beliows a friend helped him succeed?
wishes he had taken more care of his health when he was you
had not realised the importance of planning when he tained?
ses cooking fo help them relax?
Semvoauaan~
© Anthony
I've always loved food and even as a child | was never a
fussy eater, s0 | think it’s definitely possible to eat what
you want and be a professional athlete, Of course,
| don't eat all the junk food | used to have as a kid, but
I'm not going to stop myself having a treat if| really want
it. [just don’t get the obsession athletes have these
days with protein shakes and energy drinks as | think
our bodies are designed to get everything they need
from real food. | tend to watch what | eat in the lead up,
toa big competition but other than that | listen to my
body. | train for six hours a day and on my days off when
[need to rest, you'll find me baking in the kitchen,
which, unsurprisingly, my family really appreciate.
D Marcus
Friends and acquaintances say that as a personal
trainer and cyclist | must be on a strict diet but that's just
Not the case. | try to avoid processed food and cook
everything from fresh. In fact, 1 do most of the cooking
when I'm at home, although | don't always have a lot of
time these days. At school, | avoided anything which
involved any sort of physical activity and was quite
‘overweight. But | really got into cycling when | was
watching the Olympic Games one year, and thought I'd
give it a go. The training was almost impossible initial,
as | was 50 out of shape, but | was determined to make
positive changes and I'm glad I stuck with it.
believes it's possible to be unhealthy without being overweight?
did not allow challenges to stop him from improving his health?
nger?@ Exam Facts @ Exam Tips
+ You need to were between 140-190 words. + Read the estay question and notes carefully in order fo understand
* You must write about the two points in the notes what you need fo write about.
‘08 well os your own ideo. + Make sure thot your ideas are relevant tothe essay question.
* Allow time at the start to plan your essay.
* Make sure thot you include your own personal opirion
the question.
In your English class you have been talking about health and fitness. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay.
‘Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
‘There are lots of ways that technology can help us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Do you agree?
Not
Write about:
1 diet
2 exorcise
3... (your own idea)
‘Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and
punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.
& WRITING BANK / Poges 234-235
1 | RIGHTING FITeg edd
@ Exam Facts @ Exam Tips
© Inthis por ofthe exam, you have to compare twa + Condidotes ofen describe the photographs instead of
photographs ond answer a question about them comparing them. Remember tht you are comparing and
* You also have fo answer a question about your contrasting two photographs not describing one,
partner's photo, + Candidates sometimes run out of things fo soy and stop before
the time is up. Practise comparing two photos ofa similar
theme for one minute. You can easily nd photos online.
In this part of the test, you are given two photographs.
Student A
Talk about your two photographs for one minute. The pholographs show people eating food in different situations.
Compare the photogrophs and say what you think these people like about eating food in these situations.
Student B
Do you prefer eoting ot home or ata restaurant?SPEAKING PART 2
Student B
Talk cbout your two photographs for one minute. The photographs show people using technology while exercising,
‘Compare the photogrophs and say how these things might help these people while exercising,
Student A
Which sports do you enjoy doing?
® SPEAKING BANK / Pages 46-249
UNITY FIGHTING FIT iGERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
INFINITIVE
We use the infinitive:
* to soy why we do something:
She puta tick to accept the tems and conditions
Hes taken up long-dislnce running te improve his health.
+ fo soy why something exists:
They've erected the metal barrier on thet sharp bend te reduce accidents
‘+ offer too ond encugh
11 was t00 late te express my opinion because the professor had already moved on to cnother topic
The imoge wosn? clear enough te illustrate clearly what it was supposed to depict
We use the infinitive in the following verb potierns:
verb + to infinitive ‘agree, appear, bother, decide, demand, fai | They agreed fo vote onthe new reform.
hope, lear, manage, ofr, plan, refuse,
eee ___| seem, be, supposed, threaten
verb + (somebody/something) | ask, choose, expect, hel, intend, promise, | He expected todo well in he test.
+ foinfinitive want _Texpect you todo well n the test. |
verb + somebody/som: ‘My parents forbade me to boast about my
jing | advise, ollow, enable, encourage, forbid,
+ toinfinitive force, invite, order, permit, persuade, ‘academic achievements.
= recommend, remind, teach, tell, warm
‘We use the verbs in the lis above to report speech
VERB + -ING
We use o verb + ing, eg. cant stop yawning:
+ offer prepositions:
He's improved his Englsh by reading extensively.
Note: We alio use 6 vorb + -ing ator fo when fois « preposition:
{Im looking forword to receiving « detoiled reply to my letter of complaint.
+ os subjects or objects of a sentence:
Correcting mistakes is «crucial part of he leaming process
When ho was fly recovered afir the operation, he decided to toke up wrestling.
= offer the verbs admit, eppreciate, avoid, celebrate, consider; delay, deny, dislike, enjoy nish, imagine,
involve, keep, mind, mis, postpone, practise, regret, ris, stop. suggest:
| considered swapping this ask for nother one.
She celebrated passing all hor exams by going on o rp to Thailand.
now regret berrewing money from my grandparents.
+ oft the expressions is no good, isnot wert, is no use, ts @ waste of time, cant stand, cant bear,
con't help
Its a waste of ime trying to increase tho bee population.
1s 908 worth Buying expensive ski gear ~ you con hire it
| can bear seeing my bes iend making such a fol of herselt
VERBS FOLLOWED BY EITHER AN INFINITIVE OR A VERB + -ING WITH ALMOST
THE SAME MEANING
I hate ertcsing people. I hate to criticise people.
continued being foggy oll morning. tt continued to be foggy all morning.
Note: When love, hate, prefer and lke are used with would, they are always followed by the infinitive:
‘We would lke to devote more fime to our exam preparation.VERBS FOLLOWED BY EITHER AN INFINITIVE OR A VERB + -ING WITH A DIFFERENCE
IN MEANING
‘remember
"VERB + INFINITIVE
id you remember fo bring your running shoes? fon
‘ction you have to de}
| Dont forget to complete your physics presentation. (an
remember wondering if | would ever get down off the
summit of the mountain.
(a memory of somehing in the pas!)
Forget 1 never forget seeing my wile forthe Fst ime at my besk
| econ you have to do} friend's wedding. (a memory of something in the past)
regret "regret to tell you thatthe room you booked is no longer | I regret not arriving a the hotel atthe agreed time. (Ym
cvailable. (tm sorry to give you this information.) sorry I didnt do this) 7
ty ‘Tm mailing my CV every day to IT companies io try and | Ifyou want to get ajob in IT, why dont you
get a jab (My objective is fo get job in T) try phoning the companies? (Phoning is « method to
Hl reach your objective) He
[mean ‘Martin means fo get a scholarship to cover some of the | He wanted fo get a scholarship to cover some of the costs
costs of his college course. (This sis intention) of his college course, but i mean geting op grades in
L eee all his subjects. (+ ivolved)
‘She stepped ploying the game of chess 1o phone her | When her opponent made a winning move, she sloped
_mother. in order to phone her mother]
(NOF Horget-being three years-old)
PRACTICE
[BY Tick the correct sentences. Correct the sentences
with mistakes.
BB choose the correct option in tates,
Se
He decided make « high offer to be sure he could buy
the second-hand car.
{inten 0 continue to improve my level of spoken
English
They persucded me opplyng for he position of
cssstant menager
Its recommended to book o table in advance.
Can | remind you net driving without having your
licanee on you
The lawyers advised him say he was guily ofthe crime
| cont stop fo speak/specking. Im in. hurry.
He's completed the design on time by closely follow/
following the brief he was given.
Im looking forword to oining/join the expediion to
the North Pole.
1 admit to foolishly celebrate /eelebratingvicory before
the gome was over.
I regret not faking up/take up the place | was offered
of university,
| cor‘t bear woiching/vatch politicians being
dishonest
IF you forget to do/doing the homework, you will have
problems withthe teacher.
ployng the gome of chess. (She did't continue}
[Note:The form forget + verb + ings unvsal. ls more normal io vse (ol) remember: I dont remember being thre years old.
|B) Match the beginnings and endings of these
sentences.
1 itsnot a not taking driving lessons.
2 Wsawasteof —b_people talking about money
3 Isnouse cll the time.
4 lcantstand — ¢ _time learning foreign
5 She prefers to languages.
6 very much d_worth complaining othe
ot manager.
© catfish rther than seafood,
£ buying propery is beter
to rent.
{Bl complete the sentence withthe correct form of the
verbs in brackets. In which sentence are two answers
possible?
1 Imeent (buy) my grandfather © birthday
present, but | forgot.
2 |remember {corry) the painting | bought you
all round Mexico!
3 Shes stopped (take) sandwiches to work
‘She eats in the canteen now.
4 Camping isn't for me. | prefer (stay) ino
comfortable hotel.
5 {onalyse) the problem is not enough ~ what
wwe need is scuton.
6 Tom doesn beteve in (poy) for anything it
he con get it for fee.
(GRAMMAR REFERENCE