Gerunds (-ing forms) Correct the sentences by adding -ing to one verb. a I really enjoy watch sport on TV.
b Andy can't stand sit at home with nothing to do.
c Go to bed late makes you feel tired the next morning,
d John is crazy about cook Chinese food,
e When she goes away, Anne loves buy presents for all her family,
f I find listen to music helps me relax,
g I don't like listen to other people's conversations on the train!
h My mother hates drive at night,
i Are you keen on play tennis?
Task 2. like doing and would like to do
Choose the correct alternative.
a We'd like to have / like having breakfast in our rooms, please.
b Douglas says he likes being / would like to be Prime Minister one day.
c I don't like driving / wouldn't like to drive in the city centre, so I always take the bus to work,
d Do / Would you like to spend Christmas with us this year?
e I like speaking / would like to speak to you for a moment, if that's all right,
f Do / Would you like reading?
g What do / would you like for your birthday?
h I like being /'d like to be alone sometimes - I can think better!
2. When I get out of my bed I open cutains and do my morning exercises. It takes me about 7 to 10 minutes and then I go to the shower.
3. I have my breakfast at 7 o'clock. Usually I have a sandwich and a cup of coffee. I can't eat much in the morning. Sometimes I drink orange juice.
4. After breakfast I get dressed. It takes me about 40 minutes. And at about 8 o'clock I leave for school.
5. I live not far from school. So, I walk there. It takes me about 10 minutes to get to school.
6. I have a couple of friends at school. We spend much time together. Of course I would like to sit next to them. But our teachers make their own decision on how we should sit.
7. My classes finish at about 3 o'clock. After school I go for a walk with my friends and then go home for lunch. Usually I come home at about 4 o'clock.
8. If the weather is bad we don't walk and I go straight home. So, sometimes I come home half an hour earlier.
9. As soon as I get home I change, wash my hands and have lunch. I love eating soup for lunch. After lunch I do my homework.
10. We have many subjects at school and I have a lot of things to do. Every day I spend about 2 or 3 hours doing my homework.
11. As soon as it's done I am free and can watch television. Most of all I like different shows and serials. Usually I watch TV for an hour and a half. I can't say that I am a big fan of TV. I like reading books more.
12. My favourite programs are "Wheel of Fortune", "Voice" and "Grimm". The first two are shows and the third one is a serial.
13. After this I meet my friends. Sometimes we watch TV together and then go for a walk or just chat. We see each other every day but always have something to talk about.
14. We go for a walk to the park which is not far from my house. It's a nice and large park with a lot of trees and bushes. It's very green and the air is very fresh there.
15. When I grow up I would like to have my own business connected with health and beauty. Maybe, a gym or a beauty shop.
16. I like sleeping very much. So, I try to go to bed not too late to feel ok next day. Usually I go to bed at 10 o'clock.
17. Before going to bed I have light dinner, then go to shower and read a book. And of course I talk to my parents and we discuss everything happened today.
Jane: I`m glad you like it. It is always a pleasure to sit here and read magazines and newspapers after a long day in the office. And where do you live in St. Petersburg, Mary?
Mary: We live in a four-room flat in a new district of St. Petersburg.
Jane: Is your flat comfortable?
Mary: Yes, it is very comfortable. There is very much built-in furniture in our hall and in the kitchen. Our windows are large and the rooms are light.
Jane: In which room do you like to spend evening hours?
Mary: I like to spend my evening hours in the sitting-room. We usually watch television there or listen to music on the records.
Jane: Yes, it is always nice to spend a quiet evening with the family.
Mary: I think so too.