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7. What was your reason (leave) your job?

8. I’m tired (study). Let’s take a break.

9. Molly became a better tennis player (practice) every day.

10. Steven likes swimming in pools, but he’s afraid (swim) in the ocean.

7 SPEAK. Work with a partner. Take turns completing the sentences with statements that are
true about you. Use gerunds.

I feel like seeing a movie tonight.

1. I feel like . . . 5. I’m not interested in . . .

2. I’m good at . . . 6. I’m interested in . . .

3. I’m not good at . . . 7. I worry about . . .

4. I’m afraid of . . . 8. I often think about . . .

PRACTICE

8 Complete each person’s story with the gerund form of the verbs in parentheses. Add a
CD3-11–13
correct preposition when necessary. Then listen and check your answers.

Gail’s Story
Well, I had a choice (1) between taking (take) a job at a bank in my hometown or

(2) (become) a ski instructor. It was a very easy decision! I love
(3) (ski), so (4) (do) it as a job was a dream come true
for me. I enjoy (5) (be) outdoors and (6) (help) people.

I’m good (7) (teach), too! I certainly don’t miss (8)
(sit) in front of a computer all day. I feel really lucky. I’ve found the perfect job!

Nick’s Story
(9) (find) a job isn’t easy these days, but I finally found one. I work for

a sports website. I got the job (10) (post) photos on the website. I’m
really good (11) (take) action photos, and they needed a photographer.
When they saw my photos, they offered me the job immediately. I was very excited
(12) (work) as a sports photographer, so of course I said yes. It’s a fun

job. I really enjoy (13) (get) up and (14) (go) to work every day.

Miyoko’s Story
I’m really interested in (15) (see) the world, so (16)
(leave) my teaching job to become a tour guide was a good choice for me. (17)

(travel) is stressful sometimes, so I make sure everything goes smoothly for my clients. It’s such a
great job. I don’t think I’ll ever consider (18) (go) back to teaching again!

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