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Grammar
• Look for words and phrases in the sentences which you
think refer to something in the article. Infinitive and verb + -ing
* Look at the words on either side of the gap. What do
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they tell you about what the missing sentence will be
Infinitive and verb + -ing
about?
• Read the sentences and find one that fits the meaning. These sentences from the article are examples of when
to use the infinitive and when to use the verb + -ing
• Check that it links with both the sentence
before and the sentence after. Pay attention form. Match the sentences (a-j) with the rules (1 -10)
to pronouns (we, that; it, etc.), conjunctions below. Some sentences match more than one rule.
(Ihowever; even so, etc.) and other a There are a number of volunteers on hand at various
reference words in the sentences. points throughout the course to ensure that obstacles
are tackled correctly and safely.
o Read the sentences below and underline words and b Not finishing the course was simply not an option
forme.
phrases which refer to a specific part of the text. c The first obstacle appeared to be fairly
A I enjoyed training hard and pushingmyself that little straightforward on first viewing.
bit further than usual. d I spoke to many people who’d already taken part to
B Being so out of breath so early on was unusual for find out more about what to expect.
someone with my level of fitness. e At times,I felt I just wasn’t fit enough to get through
all the challenges.
C Not finishing the course was simply not an option
for me. f I’ve always been capable of applying my will power
and usually have a strongdesire to win.
D Understandably,people have called the safety - and
even the legality - of these obstacles into question. g At one point, I even asked not to have my photo
E I realised that I needed to try something new. taken because I was so drained and completely
F I discovered that teamwork was also a really covered in mud.
useful strategy. h Being so out of breath so early on was unusual for
G At one point, I even asked not to have my photo someone with my level of fitness. PDF from sachtienganhhanoi.com
taken because I was so drained and completely i As far as I’m concerned,it’s not worth turning up to
covered in mud. these types of events if you’ve not trained beforehand.
o The six sentences have been removed from the article. j I kept going even though I risked injuringmyself
further.
Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each
The infinitive is used:
gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need
1 to say why you do something Sentence A
to use.
2 to say why something exists Sentence
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions. 3 after too and enough Sentence
^ • Would you like to take part in a Tough Mudder 4 after these verbs:agree, appear,
competition? Why? / Why not? ask, arrange, decide,expect,
hesitate, fail, help,promise Sentences
• Do you think it’s important to challenge yourself when
doing sports? Why? / Why not?
5 The negative is formed by placing
• Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Why? not before the infinitive.
Which do you find easier? Give reasons. Sentence
The verb + -ing is used:
Work in groups. 6 after prepositions Sentence
Design your own Tough Mudder course.Think of at 7 as subjects or objects of a verb Sentence
least five obstacles competitors have to overcome and 8 after these verbs:admit,enjoy,
a prize for the winner. Then compare your obstacles finish,involve,mind, postpone,
with the class and decide who hascreated the most risk,suggest Sentence
challenging course. 9 after these expressions:it’s no good,
it’s not worth, it’s no use, it’s a waste
of time,spend time,can’t help Sentence
10 The negative is formed by placing
not before the verb + - ing Sentence
High adventure
