play | run | read | eat | write | swim | sing | dance | draw | study | watch |
travel | cook | clean | shop | sleep | talk | listen | paint | drive
Complete the sentences with the correct verb in -ing form:
I enjoy __________ __________ in the pool during summer.
She is busy __________________ for the math test right now.
They love ________________ ____ to music while walking.
He hates _____________ _______ the house on weekends.
We are interested in _________________ ___ new places.
She can’t stand __________ late at night.
I spend a lot of time __________ __________ TV series.
He is good at ______________ ______ pictures of animals.
My friend is afraid of _____________ _______ alone at night.
She suggested _____________ _______ pizza for dinner.
He is tired of ________________ ____ every morning.
I really like ______________ ______ my diary before bed.
We had fun _______________ _____ at the party yesterday.
She prefers ________________ ____ a car instead of taking the bus.
They are excited about ________________ ____ in the talent show.
He avoids ________________ ____ fast food during the week.
She enjoys __________________ __ stories to her little brother.
My parents are busy _______________ _____ for a trip to Chile.
We don’t mind ______________ ______ in a restaurant once in a while.
He is interested in _______________ _____ new languages.
Complete the sentences with so or neither:
1.I love reading books. ______ do I.
[Link] isn’t very good at math. ______ is her brother.
[Link] are excited about the trip. ______ are they.
4.I can’t play the guitar. ______ can my friend.
[Link] was tired after school. ______ was I.
[Link] don’t like scary movies. ______ do we.
7.I am very hungry. ______ am I.
[Link] doesn’t want to go to the party. ______ do I.
Last week, Lucas felt very sad because he failed a math test. He didn’t want to try again, and he
thought he wasn’t good enough. His best friend, Ana, decided to talk to him. She said, “Lucas,
you have to believe in yourself! I really care about you, and I know you can do better.
Sometimes, we fail, but that doesn’t mean we should give up. Why don’t you write about what
makes math hard for you? That way, you can see your difficulties more clearly. Also, you can
dream of becoming stronger in math. If you keep practicing, you will improve.” Lucas started to
smile. He promised to think about Ana’s words and try again.
A few days later, it was Ana’s turn to feel down. She wanted to join the school’s art contest, but
she was afraid her drawing wasn’t good enough. Now Lucas had the chance to encourage her.
He decided to write to Ana a little note: “Ana, don’t be afraid! You should talk about your ideas
and share them with others. I really care about your talent, and I know you can do it. Believe in
yourself, and never stop dreaming!”
[Link] was Lucas feeling sad at the beginning of the story?
[Link] advice did Ana give Lucas to help him feel better?
[Link] expressions with verb + preposition did Ana use to encourage
Lucas?
[Link] was Ana afraid of joining the art contest later?
[Link] did Lucas encourage Ana, and what did he write to her?
Carla is 13 years old, and she loves playing soccer. Last week, her team
lost an important game, and she missed the final goal. Now she feels
very sad and wants to quit playing. She thinks she is not good enough to
continue.
Task: Write a short text to encourage Carla. Use some of the
expressions below in your advice:
believe in
care about
dream of
talk about
talk to
think about
write about
write to