EXERCISE 1: Choose the correct answers in brackets to complete the sentences

1. Jane wants / is wanting to be a nurse when she grows up.

2. David is thinking / thinks about holding a party next weekend.
3. This soup is tasting / tastes delicious.
4. The chef always tastes / is tasting the food before it is served.
5. Why are you smelling / do you smell the flowers?
6. Phong is having / has a great time at the party.
7. Susan is having / has some great fancy dress costumes.
8. My brother believes / is believing in UFOs.
9. I think / am thinking they are tired.
10. We go / are going to a concert tonight.
11. There’s a lot of noise coming from outside. Probably my neighbours are having/ have a big party.
12. ASEAN is an organisation which (consists / is consisting) of ten countries located in Southeast Asia.
13. He (didn't realise / wasn't realising) that it was so late because he was busy surfing the Internet for
information about ASEAN.
14. (Do you know / Are you knowing) when Viet Nam became an official member of ASEAN?
15. My brother (likes / is liking) travelling to Thailand because he made many friends during his studies there.
16. He (sees / is seeing) his classmates in an hour to discuss their brochure about the ASEAN member states.
17. I (feel / am feeling) I should go to Ha Long Bay to relax. I'm too stressed.
18. Can you hear the music? His class (has / is having) a rehearsal for tomorrow's meeting with the ASEAN
Youth Delegation.
19. I (look / am looking) out of the window, but can't see him in the street.
20. I can see him at the market. He (smells / is smelling) the fish now.
EXERCISE 2
1. Peter ___has _____ (have) a car. He ____is having ____ (have) trouble with his car, so he has to take the bus
to work these days.
2. This box ____weighs ___ (weigh) a lot. It’s too heavy for me to lift.
3. I’ve just handed the box to the postal worker. Right now she ___is weighing ____ (weigh) it to see how much
postage it ___needs_______ (need).
4. I _____am doing _____ (do) this practice at the moment. It ____consists ______ (consist) of both
nonprogressive and progressive verbs.
5. I ____am thinking ____ (think) about the verbs in this practice right now. I ___think ____ (think) all of my
answers are correct, but I’ll compare my answers with my next partner’s when I finish to make sure.
6. Ms Hoa is at the market. Right now she ____is looking______ (look) at the apples.
7. Right now Mai is in the science lab. She ____doesn’t want ______ (not want) to spill any of the acid. She
____is always ______ (always / be) careful when she does a chemistry experiment.
8. a. The sun ______FEELS______________ (feel) hot.
b He ______IS FEELING______________ (feel) the jumper to see if it’s soft.
9. a. This soup ______TASTES______________ (taste) awful.
b He ________IS TASTING____________ (taste) the soup to see if it has enough salt.
10 a Nam ________LOOKS____________ (look) happy.
b Nam _______IS LOOKING_____________ (look) for his costume.
EXERCISE 3: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. The high-rise building looks more _______ to visitors from a distance.
A. attracting B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
2. I _______ that cities of the future should focus on the sustainable development.
A. will believe B. am believing C. was believing D. believe
3. We _______ of moving to the city to find a job now.
A. are thinking B. will think C. thought D. were thinking
4. The transport system seems more _______ for city dwellers to travel around.
A. convenience B. inconvenience C. convenient D. conveniently
5. The nightlife in cities seems more _______ with many activities.
A. exciting B. excitingly C. excitement D. excited
6. The building has many features that make it more _______ as well as reducing heating costs.
A. eco-friendly B. ecological C. economic D. ecologically
7. Our city has recently been voted one of the most _______ towns in the country.
A. living B. lively C. livable D. live
8. A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting _______ development in all countries.
A. survived B. sustained C. sustaining D. sustainable
9. Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some _______ areas.
A. urban B. city C. landscape D. view
10. Changes are being introduced to make the company _______ more efficiently.
A. treat B. operate C. power D. strengthen
11. Tom sounded _______ when I spoke to him on the phone.
A. angry B. angrily C. to be angry D. to be angrily
12. The garden looks _______ since you tidied it up.
A. better B. well C. more good D. more well
13. Your English is improving. It is getting _______.
 A. well B. good C. much well D. clearly
14. The chef tasted the meat _______ before presenting it to the President.
A. cautious B. more cautious C. cautiously D. much cautiously
15. He did not come and she looked rather _______.
A. worry B. worrying C. worrier D. worried
EXERCISE 4: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. In the construction plan of this high-rise building, we decided to build a _____ for people to grow some trees.
A. sunroof B. roof garden C. skyscraper D. parking area
2. Many _______, especially in developing countries, still live in poor living conditions although living
standard in the city has been improved.
A. city dwellers B. villagers C. lifestyles D. skyscrapers
3. The local authority is planning to improve the _______ of some factories after many years of operation.
A. biodiversity B. land C. neighbourhood D. infrastructure
4. New York City is famous for a lot of beautiful _______ where we can see the sights from above.
A. skyscrapers B. atmosphere C. lifestyles D. services
5. More people are now moving to the _______ to find a well-paid job, so the population in the city is
increasing rapidly.
A. underground B. rural area C. urban centre D. environment
6. Hunting rare species of animals for commercial purposes is damaging the _______ of the environment and
leading to the extinction of these species.
A. biology B. green space C. natural habitats D. biodiversity
7. Every Saturday evening, my friends joined and walked together along _______ near my house.
A. cycle paths B. pedestrians C. future cities D. transport systems
8. The holiday cottage has many green touches, including _______ cleaning products.
A. friendly B. eco-friendly C. ecological D. economical
9. The Saudi government is investing billions in _______ to support the enormous influx of people in Mecca.
A. streets B. roads C. bridges D. infrastructure
10. We must improve the environment through _______ design and greener buildings.
A. sustainable B. lifelong C. harmless D. sustained
11. I’ll feel _______ when my exams are over.
A. happily B. more happily C. happy D. more happy
12. Although the dish smelt _______, he refused to eat saying that he was not hungry.
A. bad B. good C. well D. worse
13. The fish tastes _______. I won’t eat it.
A. awful B. awfully C. more awfully D. as awful
14. The situation looks _______. We must do something.
A. good B. well C. bad D. badly
15. He seemed to me a bit _______ today.
A. badly B. awfully C. strangely D. strange
EXERCISE 5: Choose the best answer
1. New York City is expected to increase its ____ ____ energy capacity by 50% by 2050.
A. newly B. non-renewable C. renew D. renewable
2. Every month, scientists invent new gadgets and ____ to help us with our daily lives, and discover ways to
make existing technology faster and better.
A. experiments B. effects C. laboratories D. equipment
3. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use public
transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
4. Many factories still allow ____, such as toxic waste, to flow into our rivers
A. pollution B. litters C. garbage D. pollutants
5. Cities in poorer countries often lack basic ____. Without it, they are unable to function properly as cities.
A. structure B. construction C. infrastructure D. condition
6. The mining project threatens one of the world’s richest areas of _______.
A. collection B. variety C. biodiversity D. numerous
7. Visitors can wander around here without difficulty because most of the antique area is now a pedestrian ____.
A. traffic B. crossing C. site D. zone
8. The roads are terrible. I'm always getting ____ in traffic.
A. stuck B. lost C. exhausted D. late
9. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use public
transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
10. Our city has recently been voted one of the most _______ towns in the country.
A. living B. lively C. livable D. live
11. Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some _______ areas.
A. urban B. city C. landscape D. view
12. The waste ____ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street.
A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway
13___High-rise_______ apartment buildings now stood where his childhood home had been.
A. city dwellers B. roof garden C. high-rise D. urban centres
14. Most transport investment has gone on road construction and not on _____public transport_____ .
A. public transport B. traffic jam C. infrastructure D. smart city
15. The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown ____skyscrapers______ .
A. skyscrapers B. city dwellers C. roof garden D. high-rise
EXERCISE 6: Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. rule B. nature C. pollute D. include
2. A. green B. feel C. free D. cheer
3. A. build B. guide C. quite D. design
4. A. city B. camera C. carbon D. common
5. A. robots B. areas C. jams D. questions
6. A. inhabitant B. geography C. radiation D. available
7. A. pedestrian B. efficiently C. technology D. devices
8. A. fifty B. impact C. interesting D. environment
9. A. centre B. certain C. reduce D. public
10. A. buses B. wishes C. vehicles D. garages

EXERCISE 7: Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. skyscraper B. liveable C. interact D. neighbourhood
2. A. pedestrian B. community C. sustainable D. infrastructure
3. A. renewable B. sustainable C. insfrastructure D. environment
4. A. operate B. liveable C. interact D. generate
5. A. organiser B. comfortable C. technology D. populated
6. A. presentation B. pessimistic C. residential D. innovative
7. A. sustainable B. detect C. renewable D. urban
8. A. healthy B. prosperous C. modern D. pollution
9. A. public B. traffic C. infrastructure D. private
10. A. quality B. city C. urban D. inhabitants
EXERCISE 8: WORD FORM
1. efficiently 2. liveable 3. Sustainable 4. privacy 5. emissions
6. neighborhood 7. Renewable 8. Convenient [Link] 10. sustainable
EXERCISE 9: Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning, using the given words
1. Could you help me with this box?
 Would you mind helping me with this box?
2. She likes to hang out with friends on Saturday evenings.
 She is interested in hanging out with friends on Saturday evenings.
3. I’m sorry that I didn’t take your advice.
 I regret not taking/ not having taken your advice.
4. 4. The teacher allowed me to stay at home to finish the assignment.
 The teacher let me stay at home to finish the assignment.
5. Working on the computer is not what she feels like.
 She doesn't feel like working on the computer
6. Helen said she’d go to the party with me.

 Helen agreed to go to the party with me.

7. The police let him leave after they had questioned him.
The police allowed him to leave after they had questioned him.
8. It took us only ten minutes to finish the homework.
 We spent only ten minutes finishing the homework.
9. He has installed solar panels on the roof for three years.
He started installing/ to install solar panels on the roof three years ago.
10. Richard thinks he’s going to do well.
 Richard expects to do well.
EXERCISE 10: Writing
1. My exam results disappointed my parents.
 My parents felt disappointed with/ about/ at my exam results.
2. She has always interested herself in charity work.
 Charity work seems interesting to her.
3. Build/ smart city/ seem/ impossible/50 years/ ago.
 Building a smart city seemed impossible 50 years ago.
4. He spent two hours writing the essay.
 It took her 2 hours to write the essay.
5. He didn’t come to the party last night, and he regrets it now.
 He regrets NOT COMING/ NOT HAVING COME to the party last night.
6. She has worked for the company since 1989.
 She started working for the company in 1989.
7. The burden will be lighter on everyone if household chores are shared.
 Everyone needs to share the household chores to reduce the burden.
8. He is a big fan of sports.
 He is really keen ON PLAYING SPORTS.
9. Smoking in bars is banned in Ireland.
 Ireland doesn't allow PEOPLE TO SMOKE.
10. Clearing up my room is something I dislike.
 I hate clearing up my room

EXERCISE 11: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the
following passage.
🎯 Welcome to the City of the Future! 🏙️✨

🚀 Imagine a city that is clean, green, and smart – built for people and the planet.

🌳 In this futuristic city:

 (1) ______ power every building ☀️

 Self-driving electric vehicles (2) ______ pollution 🚗
 Vertical gardens and green roofs (3) ______ the city and grow fresh food 🌿
 Smart sensors monitor water, waste, and traffic to (4) ______ resources 💧
 🏡 People live in harmony with technology and (5) ______ .

📱 Streetlights turn on only when needed, and homes are equipped with AI that helps (6) ______ energy
use.

1. A. Wind turbines B. Solar panels C. Power plants D. Water tanks

2. A. Increase B. Reduce C. Cause D. Produce

3. A. Freeze B. Warm C. Cool D. Heat

4. A. Spend B. Save C. Waste D. Remove

5. A. Robots B. Nature C. Machines D. Buildings

6. A. Increase B. Maintain C. Reduce D. Control

EXERCISE 12: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Predictions about the Cities of the Future
Cities are built to survive and prosper. Over the years, we have learned to transform our surroundings
according to our needs. We have cut through mountains to make more land and created artificial islands to make
skyscrapers. City planning, as an organized profession, has existed for less than a century. However, a
considerable amount of evidence (both archaeological and historical) proves the existence of fully planned cities
in ancient times. Over the years, humans have made some mistakes in terms of using an excessive amount of
resources for cities. This gives rise to the question of how sustainable the cities of the future would be.
We might be looking at smart cities in which street lights would only switch on when you are close by and
traffic light would be eliminated by smart driving. The cities of the future would try to save our resources rather
than deplete them.
An example of an advanced city is Kansas. Plans are in place to make Kansas a smart futuristic city in the
future. Planners are considering introducing sensors to monitor the water mains. Warning would be issued to
city officials when the infrastructure requires repair or replacement. In this way, the city would never be at risk
of having broken pipes.
While the idea sounds fantastic, a large amount of rational critique has called this plan an oversold dream.
Amy Glasmier is an urban planning professor at MIT. She is a smart city skeptic who believes that all the
research and talk is great but gravely oversold.
1. City planning is thought __________ .
A. to have become a profession for about a hundred years
B. to have existed professionally since ancient times
C. to have come into existence to transform nature
D. to make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers
2. The most important task in building is __________ .
A. to use an excessive amount of resources for cities B. to raise the question about the future
C. to make cities in the future sustainable D. to make future cities more organized
3. All of the following statements may be true about smart cities EXCEPT that __________ .
 A. street lights automatically switch on when necessary
B. traffic light would be controlled by smart driving
C. smart driving wouldn’t need traffic light
D. cities in the future would conserve energy
4. The residents in Kansas would not be worried about water in the future because __________ .
A. the infrastructure requires no repair or replacement
B. the city will never have broken water pipes
C. city officials often repair or replace the water mains
D. there may be no disruption to water supply
5. The attitude of Amy Glasmier towards smart cities is _______.
A. supportive B. doubtful C. indifferent D. disgusting
2. What is one method mentioned in the passage for creating space in modern cities?
A. Cutting down forests
B. Building underground cities
C. Creating artificial islands
D. Evacuating mountain regions
4. What is a feature of smart cities mentioned in the text?
A. Robots cleaning streets
B. Street lights turning on when someone is near
C. Houses that move
D. Shops that operate on AI
6. How is Kansas planning to become a smart city?
A. By building taller skyscrapers
B. By using solar panels on all rooftops
C. By installing sensors to monitor water mains
D. By banning all traffic lights

PRACTICE TEST
UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. dweller B. overcrowded C. network D. waste
2. A. commercial B. electricity C. advanced D. processing
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
3. A. skyscraper B. operate C. underground D. government
4. A. renewable B. eco-friendly C. environment D. sustainable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
5. Today Islamabad is a thriving city of about 1 million people. It offers a healthy climate, a pollution-free
atmosphere, plenty of water, and many green spaces.
 A. healthy B. prosperous C. modern D. green
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
6. To reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere, ways to limit the use of private cars must be found.
A. public B. personal C. common D. shared
Mark the letter A, B, G, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
7. The holiday cottage has many green touches, including _______ cleaning products.
A. friendly B. eco-friendly C. ecological D. economical
8. In the construction plan of this high-rise building, we decided to build a _______ for people to grow some
trees.
A. sunroof B. roof garden C. skyscraper D. parking area
9. Local authorities should find ways to limit the use of private cars and encourage city ____ to use public
transport.
A. commuters B. planners C. dwellers D. people
10. The waste ____ system here is also innovative. There are no rubbish trucks or waste bins in the street.
A. dump B. disposal C. landfill D. throwaway
11. More people are now moving to the _______ to find a well-paid job, so the population in the city is
increasing rapidly.
A. underground B. rural area C. urban centre D. environment
12. Every Saturday evening, my friends joined and walked together along _______ near my house.
A. cycle paths B. cars C. future cities D. transport systems
13. Changes are being introduced to make the company _______ more efficiently.
A. treat B. operate C. power D. strengthen
14. The local authority is planning to improve the _____ of some factories after many years of operation.

A. biodiversity B. land C. neighbourhood D. infrastructure

14. The local authority is planning to improve the _____ of some factories after many years of operation.
A. biodiversity B. land C. neighbourhood D. infrastructure
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or
sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.
15. a. Peter: So, how will people travel in the city?
b. John: Well, I think there will be no private vehicles in the cities.
c. Peter: What do you think transport will be like in the cities of the future?
d. John: They will use public transport instead of their own vehicles.
A. c – d – a – b B. c – b – a – d C. a – d – c – b D. a – b – c – d

16. a. Nam: I don't think so. Private vehicles will be replaced by more efficient and sustainable public
transport systems.
b. Hoa: Do you think people will still own cars in the cities of the future?
c. Nam: Public transport will be faster, more frequent, and more comfortable. It will also be controlled
by computers and use eco-friendly technologies.
d. Hoa: How will public transport be different in the future cities?
A. d – c – a – b B. d – b – a – c C. b – a – d – c D. b – a – c – d
17. a. Additionally, it can help to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, by avoiding crowded waiting
rooms.
b. This technology can save time, reduce the need for physical visits to the doctor's office, and increase
access to medical care, especially for people who live far away or have mobility issues.
c. Finally, it will help reduce the burden for the local healthcare staff.
d. The technology I believe would be most useful in any city or neighborhood is the ability to have a
medical check-up online.
A. d – c – a – b B. d – b – a – c C. a – d – c – b D. a – b – c – d
Mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
14. To decide the winner of the competition, the examiners (taste) ____ candidates' dishes now.
A. taste B. tasted C. are tasting D. were tasting
15. What's the matter with Mary? She (seem) ____ upset.
A. seem B. seems C. is seeming D. seemed
16. Listen! Her story (sound) ____ interesting.
A. sounds B. is sounding C. sound D. sounded
18. Is Alan over there? He ____ old and tired. Is he sick?
A. looks B. looked C. is looking D. was looking
19. She ____ the soup in the kitchen when the telephone rang.
A. tasted B. is tasting C. was tasting D. tastes
20. A: Hello. Please put me through to the manager.
B: Could you call a little later? He ____ a meeting now.
A. have B. is having C. has had D. was having
🌆 THE CITY OF THE FUTURE – GREEN, SMART & SUSTAINABLE 🌱

Are you ready to live in a smart city where technology meets nature?

📢 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this (1) ____ city of tomorrow!

With our new plan, every area will have (2) ____ gardens and parks for relaxation.

Citizens will enjoy smart homes that can (3) ____ energy automatically.

🌟 Future City – Where innovation creates a better life! 🌟

1️⃣ (1)

A. crowded

B. polluted

C. modern ✅

D. outdated

2️⃣ (2)

A. natural ✅

B. artificial

C. noisy

D. small
3️⃣ (3)

A. waste

B. produce ✅

C. destroy

D. damage

 Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each of the questions below:
Today's urban cities are practically bursting at the seams. According to research from the United
Nations, 54 percent of the world's population lives in urban cities areas, a percentage that is expected to increase
to over 66 percent by 2050. In fact, India alone is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers to its population
by 2050.
This rapid growth of the urban population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as
overcrowded roads, excessive energy consumption and unemployment. Therefore, to build more sustainable
cities and accommodate the growing number of residents, many city leaders are turning to the Internet of things
(IoT).
The IoT has forever changed the way urban cities operate. Cities that were once detached and
inaccessible are now intelligent and highly connected. From Amsterdam to Seoul, cities are launching smart city
projects to help improve quality of life residents and better support the environment. According to research from
IHS Technology, there will be at least 88 smart cities globally by 2025, up from 21 in 2013.
San Francisco, for example, provides more than 100 charging stations in various locations to promote
the use of hybrid and electric cars to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Copenhagen is also taking
advantage of the lot to improve environmental protection and reduce road traffic by developing smart bikes
equipped with sensors that generate date on air contamination and traffic congestion.
The possibilities afforded by the IoT are endless; however, designing smart cities quires comprehensive
technology infrastructure that is capable of capturing and processing large amounts of data quickly and securely
- which is where 4G LTE comes into play.
(Source: The Internet)
23. Today's urban cities ____.
A. are in fact extremely crowded
B. are bursting around the world
C. account for 66 percent of the world's population
D. have more 404 million dwellers by 2050
24. All of the following are the advantages of the IoT EXCEPT that ____
A. the Internet of Things will be applied in several cities around the world
B. the number of smart cities decreases but the quality is much better
C. cities around the world become more intelligent and connected
D. we may improve quality of life and better support the environment
25. Some cities which follow this trend of the new technology ____.
A. introduce smart bikes to escape air contamination and traffic congestion
B. provide charging stations in various locations for cars and bikes
C. make transportation more eco-friendly and more convenient
D. only allow the use of hybrid and electric cars to reduce pollution
26. The Internet of Things allows the city planners and leaders ____.
A. to develop the broadband Internet connectivity in urban cities
B. to forget daunting problems, such as overcrowded roads, and unemployment
C. to stop the rapid growth of the urban population in most cities
 D. to make cities more sustainable and provide enough accommodation

LISTENING:
A. Read the passage carefully and use the words given in the box to fill in the blanks:

public technologies about smart dwellers

household becoming community

Host: Good morning. Welcome to our weekly programme Urban Lifestyle. In today’s programme, we’ll be
talking about the disadvantages of living in a (1)___SMART________city. Joining me now in the studio is
Ms. Stevens, a city dweller who has been living in a smart city for a year now. Good morning, Ms. Stevens.
Ms Stevens: Good morning.
Host: I understand that you don't like living in the smart city. Why is that? What are you worried
(2)____ABOUT____most?
Ms Stevens: Well, my main worry is losing my right to privacy in (3)_____PUBLIC____________places.
You know, cameras and sensors are everywhere, and they collect information about me and my activities.
Host: So it seems that someone is watching you all the time, right?
Ms. Stevens: Exactly. The government and some companies have so much personal information about city
(4)______DWELLERS_______, but we don't know how they might use it.
Host: Yes, it's a bit worrying, but this information probably enables smart cities to create useful programmes
and improve people's lives. Smart technologies can also help with daily
(5)____HOUSEHOLD_____________chores. Are you not happy with that?
Ms. Stevens: No, I don't think so. It took me a long time to get familiar with all the smart devices at home. I
don't really have any friends to ask for help in the neighbourhood.
Host: This leads me to my next question. Do you think there is a sense of community in your
neighbourhood?
Ms. Stevens: No, there isn’t. I interact with very few people face to face because most of the activities can
be done online.
Host: Do you feel lonely sometimes?
Ms Stevens: Yes, our smart devices are all connected, but it seems we're BECOMING lonelier than any
previous generation.
Host: That's very sad. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Ms Stevens.
Ms Stevens: You're welcome.
B. Read the above passage again and then decide whether the statements are True, False or Not
Mentioned (NM):
6. The interview is mainly about problems of living in a smart city. TRUE
[Link] dwellers are happy because they may lose their right to privacy in public areas. FALSE
8 It is not easy for some people to get familiar with and use the smart devices. TRUE
9. Ms. Stevens is the oldest woman in her neighbourhood. NM
10. She met and talked a lot with her neighbors. F
 WRITING:
II. Rewrite the following sentences using the suggestions
1. I’d rather read than talk
=>I prefer reading to talking
2. Clearing up my room is something I dislike.
I hate clearing up my room
3. Would you like to stop smoking?
 Would you mind stopping smoking/ not smoking?
 4. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
 He regretted not saying goodbye to her at the airport.
5. I met you somewhere, I clearly remember that
 I clearly remember meeting you somewhere
 6. She insisted that she should be called Mary.
 She insisted on being called Mary.

III. Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in brackets:
1. Our city has recently been voted one of the most (live)__LIVEABLE_____ towns in the country.
2. Changes are being introduced to make the company (operation)_OPERATE___ more efficiently.
3. (privacy)___PRIVATE_ vehicles should be banned in city centres while others consider this to be an
unrealistic solution.
4. The city officials are (optimist)_OPTIMISTIC_______ that the downtown will continue to be a green
population center.

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