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The Infinitive / -ing form / -ing/-ed adjectives 2
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Claire: Katie! I’ve been meaning 1) ................ (ask) you. Did you pass your driving test?
Katie: No, I’m afraid I didn’t.
Claire: Oh! I’m really sorry 2) ................ (hear) that. Did your examiner say why?
Katie: Yes. He said I didn’t remember 3) ................ (look) in my rearview mirror when I was
reversing. Although I really don’t remember 4) ................ (forget) to do that!
Claire: Oh. That’s a pity.
Katie: He also said that I forgot 5) ................ (signal) that I was turning on two occasions. And that
I didn’t stop 6) ................ (look) when I went through an intersection. I have to admit to
those mistakes though.
Claire: Oh, dear. Are you very upset you failed?
Katie: A bit. I’m trying 7) ................ (forget) about it.
Claire: Look, you just need some more lessons.
Katie: That’s what my examiner said. He told me not to give up.
Claire: Hey, I’ve got an idea! Why don’t you try 8) ................ (take) lessons with my dad? He taught
me to drive. He’s a really good teacher.
Katie: Thanks. But my brother says he wants 9) ................ (help) me. I’d prefer
10) ................ (get) lessons from him.
Claire: OK. No problem. Just let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help.
Katie: Thanks! I will.
to ask
Dear John,
I was glad to receive your email. I didn’t go to the party on Saturday night because I injured myself
at football practice last week. I’m trying hard not 1) .............. (feel) sorry for myself, but I must
admit it’s difficult. I want 2) ......................... (be) on the pitch with the rest of the team –
not sitting here with a broken leg! My coach was sorry 3) ....................... (hear) I had been
hurt. Our team doctor told him I wouldn’t be able to play again this season. The season won’t end
for another five months, so I’d prefer 4) ............................ (believe) that my leg will heal
before then. I mean 5) .......................... (do) everything I can to get better. Our team has
won all our games this year and if we continue to do so there’s a good chance we will go on
6) .................... (play) in the final. I’ll never forget 7) .....................
(play) in the final last year and I’d love to experience that again!
By the way, do you want to come to my house next weekend to watch a film?
Remember 8) ..................... (bring) my CDs with you if you can!
Take care,
David
to feel
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