Cat CDZ

My father enjoys ..................... to jazz music

I suggested ... (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.

I remember... (go) to Venice as a child.

I can’t stand ... (wait) in queues.

My younger sister can’t stop... (eat) sweets.

Match the beginnings (1-5) to the endings (A-E).

Read the play and choose the right option. It's noon on Saturday. Jay Thomas and his sister are in the mall. Their dad will be back in two hours to pick them up. The brother and sister are going to buy a special Mother's Day gift for their mom. Jay and Nadia begin their shopping adventure at Smith's, the largest department store in the mall. Nadia (to Jay): Let's start in the jewelry department. As Jay and Nadia look at a pair of gold earrings, they hear some soft voices coming from the jewelry case. Earrings: Hey, kids! Buy us! Jay (puzzled): W-Who ... What said that? Earrings: We did! Jay: Talking earrings? No way! Earrings: Way! You know your mom will like us. Nadia (looking at the price tag): Forget it, Jay! They are too expensive. Let's go. Jay and Nadia go on to the perfume section. Perfume bottle: Yoo-hoo! Over here! Buy me, darlings! Jay: Huh? Talking perfume? Perfume bottle: Of course, my dear! And I am so nice! Nadia(to Jay): Everyone buys perfume for Mother's Day. I want something different. When they are at the scarves section, Jay and Nadia hear another voice. Scarf: Dears, you simply must buy me! Jay: More talking things here? Scarf: My beautiful colours can dress up any outfit! Nadia: Mom doesn't wear scarves. Let's try another store. As Jay and Nadia go on walking, the display in the window of the card shop catches Jay's eye. Jay: Hey, Nadia, check this out. This card is almost as big as I am! Card (loudly): Show your mom how much you care - in a BIG way! Buy me! Surprised, Jay and Nadia jump back and hurry away. Nadia: This is crazy! Why are all these things talking to us? I need a break. Let's go to the food court and get some pizza and soft drinks. Jay (to Nadia): We spent here more than an hour and we couldn't find a gift for Mom! Suddenly, a voice whispers from Nadia's soft drink cup ... Soft drink cup: Who says you must buy a Mother's Day gift for your mom? Listen up! Your Mom works hard all day at the hospital. Then she comes home and works hard to take care of your family. What she needs most is rest! Why don't you give your mom a day off? Nadia: What a great idea! We'll ask Dad to help us. Jay and Nadia quickly finish their food and go to meet their dad. Mr. Thomas is surprised when he doesn't see any packages. Mr. Thomas: Hi, kids. What happened? Didn't you find a gift for Mom? Jay: Dad, we have a present, but it isn't something we can put in a box. Jay and Nadia explain their idea to their dad. Mr. Thomas smiles. He likes the idea. Mr. Thomas: That's great! How did you think of that gift? Nadia: Uh . . . It just came to us while we were having a pizza. Mr. Thomas: Well, I know Mom will like it. We'll go to the supermarket on the way home and buy some of her favourite foods. It's morning on Mother's Day Mr. Thomas, Jay and Nadia get up early to make breakfast. Mr. Thomas carries a tray of food upstairs. Jay and Nadiaknock on the bedroom door. Mrs. Thomas (stretching and yawning): Come in! Jay, Nadia and Mr. Thomas (together): Happy Mother's Day! Mrs. Thomas (sitting up): Breakfast in bed! How lovely! Everything looks delicious. Jay gives his mom a piece of paper with a red ribbon around it. Mrs. Thomas: What's this, Jay? Jay: Read it, Mom. Mrs. Thomas (smiling): "Hear ye, hear ye, members of the Thomas family! Today is Mother's Day! We will honour our mother by giving her a day of rest and relaxation. Her wish is our command!" Wow! What a wonderful gift! This is so nice of you! Mrs. Thomas spent the whole day doing what she liked reading, relaxing and watching her favourite movies. Jay and Nadia helped their dad around the house and made a tasty dinner. After the meal, Mrs. Thomas hugged everyone. Mrs. Thomas: This has been the best day ever. Thank you all, so much! It's Monday morning. The alarm clock rings. Mrs. Thomas gets up and knocks on the doors to Jay and Nadia's rooms. Mrs. Thomas: Jay, Nadia, wake up! It's time for school! (Sighing, to herself.) If only every day could be Mother's Day ...

Put the verbs in brackets into -ing form or infinitive (with or without to).

Find out which of the texts A-F contain the answers to the following questions. There is one extra question. 1. How should people behave waiting for their turn? 2. What should you do when visiting British friends? 3. Why should you give way to others? 4. What are the ways of respecting the older generation? 5. Why do they use thousand apologies? 6. How are the presents appreciated? 7. What are the rules of being polite at the first meeting? 8. How does the modern technology create new rules?

He used ... (think) that life ended at 40, but now when he’s 41, he knows it’s not true.

Stop ... (make) such a terrible noise!

My father enjoys ... (listen) to jazz music.

Harry looked so funny that I couldn’t help ... (laugh).

I couldn’t help them ... (find) what they were looking for as I was in too much of a hurry.

My dad promised ... (buy) me a bike if I passed my exams well.

It’s difficult ... (concentrate) when there’s loud playing on the radio.

We stopped for a while ... (admire) the scenery.

Is it worth ... (run) such an awful risk?

I offered ... (pay) for the meal, but she refused.

I suggested ... (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.

I can’t stand ... (wait) in queues.

He is Spanish so he’s used to ... (drive) on the right.

Did you remember ... (send) your sister a card? It’s her birthday today.

He’ll never forget ... (see) the Grand Canyon for the first time.

John suggested ... (go) together in one car.

Linda offered ... (look after) my cat while I was out of town.

It’s five in the morning. I’m not used to ... (get) up this early.

There used ... (be) a cinema in our village but it closed down three years ago.

It’s impossible ... (cut) with this knife. It’s blunt.

I’m sorry ... (hear) that your mother isn’t well.

I’d like ... (cook) something special when guests come.

What do you feel like ... (do) tonight?

I hate ... (wait) in queues. It really annoys me.

I looked forward to ... (see) you again soon

He can’t afford ... (hire) a taxi every day.

Would you mind ... (fetch) another chair?

My younger sister can’t stop ... (eat) sweets.

I remember ... (go) to Venice as a child.

Could you please stop ... (whistle)! I’m trying ... (concentrate) on my work.

Choose the correct answer: He can't stand ... (to wait) in queues.

Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct grammatical forms, choosing them from the four suggested options.

Fill in the gap with the appropriate form of the verb (gerund or to-infinitive). I can't stand (wait) ________ in long queues at the checkout counter.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. It’s five in the morning. I’m not used ... (get) up this early.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. I’m sorry... (hear) that your mother isn’t well.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Harry looked so funny that I couldn’t help ... (laugh).

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. I looked forward ... (see) you again soon.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. It’s difficult ... (concentrate) when there’s loud playing on the radio.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. I offered ... (pay) for the meal, but she refused.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. I suggested ... (call) a taxi so we wouldn’t be late.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. I can’t stand ... (wait) in queues.

Choose the correct option. Most people can’t stand _____ in a queue.