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Unit
Exercises 53

53.1 Complete the sentences for each situation. Use -ing.
1 She suggested going to
What shall we do? We could go to the zoo.
the zoo .
2 He didn’t fancy
Do you want to play tennis? No, not really.
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3 She suggested
Let’s go for a walk. Good idea!
.
4 He denied
You caused the accident. No, I didn’t.
.
5 They didn’t mind
Can you wait a few minutes? Sure, no problem.
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6 She admitted
You didn’t tell the truth. That’s right. I didn’t.
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53.2 Complete the sentences. Choose from these verbs (in the correct form):
answer apply forget interrupt listen live
lose make pay read travel try
1 He tried to avoid answering my question.
2 I’m trying to concentrate. Please stop so much noise!
3 I enjoy to music.
4 I considered for the job, but in the end I decided against it.
5 Have you finished the newspaper yet?
6 We need to change our routine. We can’t go on like this.
7 It’s better to avoid during the rush hour.
8 My memory is getting worse. I keep things.

9 I’ve put off this bill so many times. I really must do it today.
10 I’ve given up to learn Japanese. I was making no progress.
11 If you gamble, you risk your money.
12 Would you mind not me all the time? Let me speak!

53.3 Put the words in the right order.
1 Did she really say that? I (that / remember / her / saying / don’t).
I don’t remember her saying that.
2 It’s OK if you want to drive my car. I (driving / don’t / it / you / mind).
I
3 What a stupid thing to do! Can (imagine / so stupid / being / you / anybody)?
Can
4 We can’t control the weather. We (raining / stop / it / can’t).
We
5 I’ll be as quick as I can. I (waiting / want / keep / you / don’t / to).
I
53.4 Use your own ideas to complete these sentences. Use -ing.
1 She’s a very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her .
2 I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy .
3 I’m afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind .
4 It was a beautiful day, so I suggested .
5 The movie was very funny. I couldn’t stop .
6 My car is unreliable. It keeps .

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