Page 94 - English Grammar in Use Suppl. Ex. - Fifth Edition

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60,63 Prepositions and expressions + -ing

138 Match the beginning of each sentence with the most suitable ending.
How to study efficiently
1 Begin by a making plans you can’t possibly keep. 1 b
2 Be realistic: there’s no point in b making a list of what you have to do. 2
3 Find a quiet place where you can work c studying. 3
without d marking each topic on your list as you 4
4 If possible, use this place only for complete it.
5 Check you have everything you need e jumping up to fetch things every 5
before five minutes.
6 This means you won’t waste time f being interrupted. 6
7 Encourage yourself by g starting work. 7
139 Use the notes to complete the advice below. Use -ing and a preposition if necessary.

1 Read through the exam paper carefully.

2 Check the instructions.
3 Don’t spend too long on one question.
4 Don’t try to see how your friends are getting on.
5 Allow time to check all your answers.
6 Cheats rarely do well in the long run.

How to take exams
1 Begin by reading through the exam paper carefully .
2 Make sure you know exactly what to do .
3 There’s no point .
4 Don’t waste time .
5 Avoid careless mistakes .
6 It’s rarely worth .

140 Complete the pieces of advice. Use -ing and your own ideas.
1 It’s rude to borrow people’s things without asking their permission first .
2 You should eat a healthy diet instead of .
3 You won’t get rich by .
4 You must always thank people for .
5 You shouldn’t insist on .
6 It’s dangerous to go walking in the mountains without .
7 It’s good manners to apologise for .
8 You should check delivery charges before .

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