3) n
4) j
5) a
6) g
7) f
8) b
9)o
10) m
11) p
12) e
13) c
14) h
15) i
16) l
Grammar in Context
Task 1: Choose either the infinitive form or the -ing form of the verb in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.
1) When I saw John in his room, he was busy preparing (prepare) his lessons.
2) I‘d like to take this opportunity to thank (thank) all of you for coming to join us tonight.
3) My transistor radio isn‘t working. It needs repairing / to be repaired (repair).
4) They found it impossible to get (get) everything ready in time.
5) I am used to studying (study) with Mr. Jones and therefore prefer not to change to another teacher.
6) All the women in the office objected to being treated (treat) like this.
7) I must go now. I can‘t risk missing (miss) the last train.
8) The President‘s attempts to reduce (reduce) inflation were quite successful.
9) He is always the last one to leave (leave) the office.
10) It‘s no use worrying (worry) about your child. He‘s grown up.
Task 2: Complete the following sentences by translating the Chinese in brackets into English, paying attention to the use of the -ing form and the –ed form of verbs.
1) When the old man was telling the story, some children kept nodding(不住地点头) while some others looked rather confused (很迷惑).