Page 68 - Writing1-try

Start to Write 1

D. Useful expressions.

be interested in ( + N) instead of
be interested in (+ V –ing) in a hurry
old friends make a mistake
after all be proud of
change your mind

D1. Fill in the blanks.

1. We have known each other since we were children. We are _________
2. Barbara was going to study nutrition _________ chemical engineering. Then she

changed her mind.
3. She is not going to study chemical engineering ____________

4. Carol is interested __________ sports.
5. I am interested in (visit) ____________ Niagara Falls.

6. Peter never slows down. He is always ____________
7. Robert is _____________ himself because he got an A on his quiz.

8. I am not going to the beach after all. I changed _________
9. I ________ three mistakes on the quiz yesterday.

D2. Use six of the expressions in sentences.

E. Prepositions + V-ing (prep + N, prep + V-ing)

A preposition usually has a noun or V-ing after it. The V-ing is the noun form of the verb.
When we use V-ing as a noun, we call it a gerund. (To is different because it often has the
simple verb after it. There are also some two-word verbs that must have a simple verb instead
of a gerund.)

I am thinking about buying a new car.
She is interested in studying chemistry.
We are going to stay here instead of flying to Europe.
You can improve your English by watching television.
We use a stove for cooking.
I look forward to seeing you.

E1. Finish each sentence.

67