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Unit 1
Lesson 1
1

Match each phrase with its meaning. Draw a line.

Gerunds and infinitives: rule table

Use a gerund after these verbs and phrases: avoid, discuss, dislike, don’t mind, enjoy, feel like, keep, practice, quit, and suggest.
Use an infinitive after these verbs and phrases: agree, choose, decide, expect, hope, learn, need, seem, want, wish, and would like.
Use either form after these verbs and phrases: begin, can’t stand, continue, hate, like, love, prefer, start, and try.
2

Circle the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.

  1. We’re going to start / in the mornings before work.
  2. She wants / her new bike on a trail this weekend.
  3. He plans / his latest project by the end of the week.
  4. Meredith is interested in / a cooking class with you.
  5. My family loves / animated movies together.
  6. Micky suggested / to the lake this summer.
  7. What do you hope / by the end of this course?
  8. I enjoy / online more than going into stores.
  9. We don’t want / tonight’s exciting football game.
  10. Please quit / your pencil on the desk. It’s annoying.
3

Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Use the gerund or infinitive form of the second verb.

Most of the time, I feel like I am an introvert. I (1) enjoy hanging out (enjoy / hang out) on my own in my apartment. I especially (2) (like / read) books and I (3) (like / listen) to music. But, this year, I (4) (hope / get out) a little more often and I’d really (5) (like / meet) some of my neighbors. I need to (6) (practice / talk) with others about their interests so I can develop my own interests. Maybe this year I’ll learn how easy it can be to make friends. I (7) (want / try) anyway.

4

Complete the conversation with the correct words from the box. You will not use all the words.

about youbakingchoresfiction bookshobbiesin commonother interestswashing

A: So tell me about yourself.

B: Sure! What would you like to know?

A: Well, for example, do you have any (1) ?

B: Hobbies? Not really.

A: What about (2) ?

B: Well, I like (3) cookies and reading (4) .

A: Me too! And is there anything you definitely don’t enjoy?

B: Let me think... Oh, yeah! I really don’t like (5) dishes.

A: Me neither! What a coincidence! We have a lot (6) .

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Homework Vocabulary

You must learn this vocabulary at home. In the next lesson, your tutor will check how well you know these phrases.

EnglishRussian
I’ve asked a few people over.Я пригласила нескольких человек к себе.
Are you up for that?Хочешь присоединиться?
You sound a little down.Ты звучишь немного подавленно.
I’m feeling a little blue.Мне немного грустно.
Did something happen?Что-то случилось?
Are you and Peter not getting along?Вы с Питером не ладите?
I thank my lucky stars for that man every day.Я каждый день благодарю судьбу за этого человека.
I don’t know what I’d do without him.Не знаю, что бы я без него делала.
So what’s up?Так что случилось? / В чём дело?
I don’t see any alternative.Я не вижу другого выхода.
How about getting together to brainstorm a solution?Как насчёт встретиться и вместе придумать решение?
Two heads are better than one.Одна голова хорошо, а две лучше.
Put our heads together.Подумать вместе.
Figure this one out.Разобраться с этим, найти решение.
What a coincidence!Какое совпадение!
We have a lot in common.У нас много общего.
Lesson 2
1

Read each situation. Circle the correct adjective + preposition.

1
Nick has a long homework assignment. He keeps staring at the same page and yawning.
Nick is // his homework.
2
A girl smiles every time she eats strawberry ice cream. It is her favorite dessert.
She’s // strawberry ice cream.
3
Tracy hears a noise at night. She pulls the blanket over her head.
Tracy is // the dark.
4
Two friends watch a new music video and talk about it happily.
They’re // the new music video.
5
A child sees vegetables on her plate again. She looks annoyed because she has them every day.
She’s // eating vegetables every day.
6
Clayton reads an email from his colleague. The message creates extra work for him.
Clayton is // the latest email from his colleague.
7
Aleyda turns on her computer, but it will not work. She throws her hands in the air.
Aleyda is // her broken computer.
2

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective + preposition from the box.

afraid ofangry aboutbored withcrazy aboutexcited aboutsick and tired ofupset about
  1. I have a mountain of laundry to do. It never ends. I’m doing chores!
  2. My cousins went swimming at the lake today. I didn’t go. I’m the water.
  3. I can’t believe that car cut me off. So thoughtless. I get so bad drivers on the road.
  4. We got tickets for the Super Bowl! I can’t wait! I’m so this game.
  5. This movie is really bad. My friend was so it, he fell asleep.
  6. Armando was having to stay late at the office to finish a colleague’s project.
  7. You always wear the cutest clothes. I’m absolutely your sense of style.

Prepositions + gerunds: rule table

Use a gerund after a preposition: about doing, of working, with going, to getting up.
Adjective + preposition sick and tired of, bored with, unhappy about, afraid of, excited about, crazy about + gerund.
Verb + preposition talk about, think about, believe in, object to + gerund.
3

Complete the conversation. Use the correct preposition with the verb or adjective, and a gerund.

A: You look blue. What’s up?

B: Oh, nothing major. I’m just sick and tired of working late every night. (sick and tired / work)

A: But I thought you liked your job.

B: I do. Well mostly. I guess I’m a little (2) the same thing every day. (bored / do) And I feel (3) enough time at home. (unhappy / not spend)

A: Have you (4) your schedule with your boss? (talk / change)

B: No. I’m (5) her angry. (afraid / make)

A: What about talking with your colleagues? Maybe they can give you some advice.

B: That’s a good idea. I’ll (6) that this week. (think / do)

4

Complete the conversations. Write the preposition and circle the correct form of the verb.

  1. A: What’s the matter with Jack?
    B: Oh, he’s angry about / his tennis match.
  2. A: Don’t you think getting up early and going into the office is best?
    B: Yes, but Mike objects / at 4:00 in the morning.
  3. A: What do you think about Jessy’s presentation?
    B: Well, I like that she believes / her mind.
  4. A: Why has Karl been so blue lately?
    B: He told me that he’s sick and tired / so many hours.
  5. A: I’m so busy this weekend, but I’m not really crazy / at these horrible nails much longer.
    B: So, let’s go to the salon at lunchtime.
  6. A: Aren’t you excited / out the new restaurant this weekend?
    B: Yes, I am. I can’t wait.
  7. A: Let’s do something different tonight.
    B: I agree. I’m bored / to the same clubs all the time.
5

Complete the conversation with words from the box.

I’m so sorryIt’s nothing serioussick and tired ofThat might cheer you upThat’s a great ideaYou look down

A: Hey, June, what’s up? (1) .

B: Just some minor problems at work. Thanks for asking. (2) .

A: Are you sure?

B: Well, actually, I’m (3) working so many hours. I’m thinking of looking for a new job.

A: (4) . Is there anything I can do?

B: Probably not, but I appreciate your concern.

A: Well, how about getting together to see a movie sometime? (5) .

B: (6) ! How about this weekend?

6

Read how the people are feeling. Suggest something to cheer them up. Write complete sentences.

Type your answers, then take a screenshot and send it to your teacher.

I’m sick and tired of this job. I’ve been working late every night for a month!
I’m really upset that I didn’t get a raise at work. I’ve been struggling this year.
I’ve been feeling blue lately. I think I’m bored with everyday life.
A rainy day always puts me in a bad mood.
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