GRAMMAR
We use verbting...
As part of a continuous tense.
uses of verb+ing,
After prepositions.
After certain verbs.
After certain verbs + object
Look at the phrases highlighted in the article. Match them to these
We aso use verbting...
Asan adjective.
In reduced relative clauses.
After despite or in spite of.
Asthe subject ofaverb.
Can you find other examples of -ing form in the text?
Read part of another review of Kate Fox's book.
Find and correct ten mistakes.
The section of Kate Fox's book explain the
rules of queuing is fascinating and the
English obey these rules without think
about it. Jump a queue will certainly annoy
those people queue properly. However,
despite feel intense anger towards the
queuejumper, the English will often say
nothing - stare angrily ismore their style.
Then there are the rules for say please and
thank you. The English thank bus drivers,
taxi drivers, anyone give them a service. In
fact the English spend a lot of time say
please and thank you, and they hate not be
thanked if they think they deserve it. Not
say think you will often cause a person to
sarcastically shout out, “You're welcome”!
Ican'tstand ..
is the best way to relax.
Ithink... isreally fm.
Tm ... next week.
Ithink footballis...
Ireally enjoy ...
Tm thinking of ... nextyear.
Ispend alot oftime ...
SPEAKING
Share your ideas
partner.
Ask follow-up questions.
Imagine an English tourist is coming to your country. In groups, write
eight tips about the social codes in your country. Use these ideas or your
own. Try to use a verb+ing form in each tip.
i" Behaviour. ic : | i panige te a
| Behaviour on publictransport | Taking te strangers
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i Queuing i | Talking loudly in public \
| Dress codes {| Subjects you shouldn't talk about i
| Sayingplease andthankyou | | Thingsthatmightcause offence |
i !
i
i Starting conversations
uo
EXAMPLE: People travelling on public transport often chat to
each other.
with your
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