30 -ing form/Too-Enough/Participles the latiithive/ ¢ te L tne ken and Nancy enjoy gardening They could hire a gardener, but they preter to do the work thomseWves. (to) lose (to) be losing (to) have lost (to) have been losing Active © present infinitive: refers to the present or future 0.9. He expecta te etay hore for a wook. present cont. infinitive: (o) be + -ing Refers to an action happening now. e.g. He seems to be working hard. perfect infinitive: (to) have + past participle Refers to the past and shows that the action of the Infinitive happened before the action of the verb. ‘e.g. He claims to have won a lot of money. (First he won the money, than he claimed that he hac won it) perfect cont. infinitive: (to) have + been + -ing eters to the past and emphasises tne duration of the action of the infinitive, which happened before the action of the verb. e.g. He's got a headache. He claims to have been working on the computer all morning. (We ‘emphasise what he has been doing all morning.) ‘The perfect infinitive is used with verbs such as seem, ‘appear, believe, know, claim, expect and modal verbs. Passive © present infinitive: (to) be + past participle ‘e.g. He hopes to be offered a promotion. © pertect infinitive: (to) have been + past participle e.g. She is believed to have been kidnapped. ‘The verb tenses corresponding to the tenses of the Infinitive are as follows: hhe works / will work he is working / willbe working he worked / has worked / had to work to be working to have "worked / wil have worked worked he was working / has been working / had been working | will have been working to have been working being lost having lost having been lost ing form refers to the present or futur e.g. Swimming is an energetic form of exercise. The perfect ing form shows that the action of the -ing form happened betore the action of the verb. e.g. He denied having lied to his parents. We can use the simple -ing form instead of the perfect -ing form with no difference in moaning. 2g. He admitted to having stolenistealing the car. In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below, as in the example. SA: Has he lost his keys? SB: Yes. He seems to have lost his keys. ( € 1 Has he lost his keys? 2 Has he hurt his finger? 3 Has he boon sleeping? 4 Is he building a house? 5 Have they been 6 Is she painting running? a picture?Infinitive/The -ing form/Too-Enoug @ to express purpose eg. Sam went to the bank to get some money. @ after certain verbs (agree, appear, decide, expect, hope, plan, promiee, rates, ate ) eg. He promised to help us with the decorations © after adjectives which a) describe feelings/emotions. (happy, glad, etc.), b) express willingness) unwillingness (willing, eager, reluctant, anxious, unwilling, etc.), c) refer to a person's character (mean, clever, etc.) and also with the adjectives lucky and fortunate. e.g. was annoyed to hear that he had left. He is reluctant to help. You were clever not to believe them. Note: With adjectives which refer to character we ‘can also use an impersonal construction. It+ be + adjective + of + noun/ pronoun. e.g. It was clever of you not 1o believe them. @ after certain nouns and pronouns such as something, somewhere, anyone, nothing, etc. usually to show that something is necessary or possible, 2g. We've got a lot of homework to do. Take something to drink on the bus. @ after toojenough. eg. She is too young to stay out so late. © with it + be + adjectiveinoun eg. It is important to get there on time. {tis her ambition to open her own shop. @ to talk about an unexpected event which can be unpleasant, usually with only 2.9. She came home to find her sister waiting for her. They rushed to the airport (only) to be informed thatthe fight had been cancelled © after: be + the firstisecond, etc./nextilastibest, etc. 9.9 Ho was the first to arrive @ after verbs and expressions such as ask, learn, find out, wonder, want to know, decide, explain, ‘tc. when they are followed by question words (who, what, where, how, etc.). ‘Why’ is followed by a subject + verb, not by an infinitive. e.g. He explained how to operate the machine. | don't know why he left Note: If two to -infinitives are joined with ‘and’ or ‘oF, the ‘to' of the second infinitive can be omitted, e.g. He agreed to come and help us. Gisele) fuss © asanoun. e.g. Cycling is a popular form of exercise. © after certain verbs (ac anticipate, appreciate, uni, concider, eantinue, delay, tleny, ele enjoy, escape, excuse, fancy, nish, forgive, go (for activities), imagine, involve, keep (= continue), ‘mention, mind, miss, postpone, practise, prevent, quit, recall, recollect, report, resent, resist, risk, save, stand, suggest, tolerate, understand, etc.) e.g. They considered moving abroad. He avoided answering my question. © after: dislike, enjoy, hate, like, ove, prefer to express ‘general preference e.g, She likes painting, BUT: would like/would love|would prefer + to inf to express specific preference. 9. | would like to paint your porta, © after expressions such as be busy, it's no use, it's (no) good, it's (not) worth, whats the use of, can't help, there's no point (in), cant stand. have difficulty (in), have trouble, have a hardidiicult time, etc. ‘e.g. What's the use of waiting for an answer? She is busy writing the wedding invitations © attar: spand, waste, late (time, manay, ote) e.g. We wasted a lot of time trying to find a parking space. He lost £100,000 investing in unsuccessful ‘companies. © atter prepositions. eg. He was found guilty of lying in court. © atter the preposition to’ with verbs and expressions such a8 look forward to, be used to, get round to, ‘object to, in addition to, prefer (doing sth to doing sth else), etc. 2.9. She objects to working on Saturdays. © ator the verbs: hear, listen to, notice, see, watch, and feel to describe an incomplete action, that is, to say that somebody saw, heard, etc. only a part of the action e.g. I listened to James singing a song. (listened 10 pear of the song. I didn't listen to the whole song.) BUT: hear, listen to, notice, see, watch, feel + bare infinitive to describe a complete action, something that somebody saw, heard, etc. from beginning to end. 2g. I listened to James sing a song. (listened to the song from beginning to end)e -ing form/Too-Enough/Participles © after modal verbs (can, should, must, etc.) Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Infinitive form or the -ing form. e.g. He should apologise to his parents. 1 Sion was helt parson £0 arrive. (the atthe BUT: Ought is followed by to -infinitive. eee Eolas oan is ames 2 She cant oot sed (ork) for such © after the verbs let, make, see, hear and f 3. itsnouse (ask) Paul. He won't be able eg. They saw her talk to the manager. to help you BUT: be made, be heard, be seen + to -infinitive 4 Peter denied (break) the classroom (passive), wingow. 6.9, She was seen to talk to the manager. 5 When see, hear and watch are followed by an-ing «© ‘We had better form, there is no change in the passive. the train 09. saw her getting nto a tax. aaa lla She was seen getting into a tax. ui oon, 8 She refused canjcould + seejhear + -ing form. eheee recs 9. We could see smoke coming out ofthe building rea (NOT: We coula see smoke eome-..) 40. Hor tacher lt her after had better and would rather. into the classroom e.g. You had better see a doctor. 114 I don't mind Hip is followed by either the to -Intintive or the homework. fia meal 12 We don’ atiow stuaents 9. She helped me (to) fill in my application form to each other during exams. 13. She dislikes 14 twas a mistake unlocked Put the verbs in brackets into the correct 5, The thieves were seen infinitive form or the -ing form. stolen car 16 I advise you 1A: Have you decided where ...20 spend. (spend) 17. There's no point in your holiday? him, I's not is faut. wil (teed) the dog this afternoon (un) or we will miss (help) me tidy (answer) his questions, (stay) out late (bring) her lunch (relp) you with your (tak) (wear) suits to work (leave) the door (drive) a (100k for) a new job. (aet) anary with {employ) a cleaner. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct 8 We. Tom sugoesed (ceva) Fee ce ac at Pt” (ane Los B: Yes. | was happy (see) him. ‘She has managed 2) (drink) 7 A: I'm sure I've failed my exam. ‘some tea and now she wants 3) B: Well, there's no point in (worry) (sleep). Her husband offered 4) De eee Sboue ie Pay (wait) and see if she feels better tomorrow. B: Yes. He admitted to (steal) a car. (choose). He is thinking of 3) 32Infinitive/ The -ing form/Too-Enoug| D Idsike 1) (shop) because | can't stand 2) (be) in crowded places. have to 3) (go) into town, | avoid 4) (wisi shops where there are alot of people E Joan can't afford 1) (0) on holiday this year, but she intends 2) (save) po that she can manage 3) (travel) around Europe next summer. She is looking forward to 4) (visit alt of exciting places. ubjechor the iinitivezeing) form 4 © The subject of the infinitive or the -ing form omitted when it is the same as the subject of the main verb. 2g. | would like to help with the preparations. When itis different, however, itis not omitted. The subject of the infinitive can be an object pronoun, ‘a name or a noun. 2g. [would lke her/Maryimy assistant to help with the preparations. The subject of the -ing form can be an object Pronoun, a possessive adjective, a name or a possessive case. eg. | remember himihis/StevelSteve's winning the gold medal © We use for + noun/pronoun to introduce the ‘subject of the infinitive in the following case: a) with verbs such as arrange, hope, long, prepare, ask, wait, etc. eg, We've arranged tor the plumber to come tomorrow. ) with adjectives such as anxious, cheap, convenient, dangerous, dificult, important, necessary, ete. eg. 'm anxious for Beth to go to university. ©) with nouns such as advantage, disadvantage, demand, disaster, idea, mistake, etc. e.g. twas a mistake for youto lend him the money. 4) with too/enough. eg, twas easy enough for her to find a job. €) when the to -infnitive expresses purpose. e4, There are benches for people to sit on in the ark. Rephrase the following sentences, as in the example, 1 don't think Ann should watch the late film. {don't want An to watich the late film 2 She is going to tidy her clothes away. Her mother ‘asked her to do it Her mother wants 3. I's Mary's turn to do the washing-up. I insist on i. Hinsist on 4 Why don't you come to my party? would like 5 Mark fell into the swimming pool on his wedding day. Hii never forget that Miinever forget You have to finish this project today Ineed 7 (don't think my secretary should attend the meeting | don't want Rewrite the sentences using for, as in the example. 1. He chouldn't play his music 60 loud. I's too late, 1s to0 late ..for him to play his music ¢0 loud.. 2. Barry must go to the bank today. I's necessary. Ws necessary 3. They must finish their homework. I's important. I's important 4 No one has taken my order yet. I'm sil wating Fm still waiting 5 You should move to the town centre. It wil be more convenient It will be more convenient 6 John should learn a foreign language. That would be a {900d idea. weld he a gana idea 7 There are shops in the hotel. Guests can do their shopping ‘There are shops in the hotel The teacher spoke loudly. Everyone could hear him. ‘The teacher spoke loudly enough 9 ve brought some magazines so that you can read them. "ve brought some magazines 10 Children shouldn't play with matches. I's dangerous. Ws dangerous ae 1. The supermarket has a car park for the customers ..f0 park their care in 2 The hotel has a gym for the guests 3. The school has a playground for the children Complete the sentences, as in the example. 4 The office block has a restaurant for the stat ‘The bus has a bin for the passengers The plane has lockers for the passengers. ‘The youth club has a cloakroom for the members34 e -ing form/Too-Enough/Participles Underline the correct item. Countries all over the world have ‘Superstitons which some people believe and others don't ‘Several superstitions are the same in many countries. ‘Many people avoid 1) walkingito walk under ladders, as thie Ie believed to bring bad luck. Some pooplo expect things 2) go/to go wrong on the thirteenth day of Ure month, parucularly I W's a Friday. Some say you ‘must never 3) putito put up an umbrella inside the house or 4) to placeiplace a pair of new shoes on the table. In many places. itis considered unlucky 5) to ‘see/seeing a black cat, while in others this is thought §6) to bebe a symbol of good luck. 7) Break/Breaking ‘a mirror results in seven years of bad luck and if you ‘pill sit, you must 8) to throw throw a pinch of it over your let shoulder immediately. ‘These are just a few supersitions which some people believe in. Do you know any more? Put the verbs in brackets into the correct Infinitive form or the ing form. 1. A: Is Sue in the office today? B: Yes. | sawher ..:yping.. (type) a report as | came in 2 A: walked past the lake yesterday. B: So did |. | stood for a moment to watch some children (feed) the ducks. 3. A: Marie is good at playing the piano. isn't she? B: Yes. | heard her (perform) ina concer last week. She was wonderful 4 A Is Paul at home? B: No. | saw him (leave) for work as | passed by. 5 A: How do you know that Steve took the letter? B: I noticed him (put it in his briefcase, 6 A: Did Malcolm wash up properly? B: Yes. I watched him (ao) it to make sure. 7 A: Is that Joanne’s ance? B: Yes, Inoticed them (hold) hands as they went into the cinema, 8 A: Ave there any children living next door? B: Yes, | often hear them (olay) {as 'm hanging out the washing, 9 A: Did Sarah miss the train? B: No, she didn't. | watched her (get on) the train before | left the station. 40), croose me comect answer 1 *..B..is very relaxing, ' don't agree. | think it's boring A Fish B Fishing © Tosh 2 ‘I can't decide what to the party. "Why don't you wear your blue dress?) A wear B wearing 8 ‘Did you go to the cinema lastnight” 'No. My parents made me for the exam instead, ¢ to wear A tostudy ——B studying ¢ study 4 ‘Did you enjoy your holiday? ‘Yes, but lam glad home again. A being B tobe € be 5. ‘Shall we go to a restaurant this evening? ‘Td rather ‘at home, 'm exhausted A otay B staying € tostay 6 Why did you go to the library?” ‘some books to read A Get B Getting € Toget 7 "Why do you want to buy a car? ‘Because | hate for the bus every day, A waiting B wait € to wait 8 ‘Do you have any pians for the summer?” ‘Well, Danny suggested 10 Spain for a week: A go B going € togo 9 Shall we go for a picnic on the beach?” ‘Oh, nol I's far too cold to the beach today. A going B togo C90 10 “What is the matter with Peter? ‘There's no point in me. Ihave no idea. A ask B asking € toask 1. "Yes, Fil wash your car for you,’ said Stuart Stuart agreed ..00 wash... my car. 2 Julia said to Sam, "I didn't eat your sweets Julia denied ‘Sam's sweets 3 ‘Iscratched the CD,’ said Tom, Tom confesses to the CO, 4 Amanda said, ‘| hate living in the city ‘Amanda complained about in the oly, 5 Mrs Smith said to the children, ‘You have until Tuesday to finish your projects. Mrs Smith expects the children projects by Tuesday. 6 Her mother said, ‘Don't touch the iron!” but she didn't listen. Her mother warned her about the iron, but she didn't listen, theirInfinitive/The -ing form/Too-Enoug Wells ichtie the ic -inttuitive Bh the ihe (cin with G chchee phicentne = forget + to- Int ~ not remember ‘eg. | have f0 go out. | forgot to buy a newspaper. forget + -ing form = not recall 2g. IiInever forget traveling by plane forthe fist time. #remember + to - Inf — net forget ‘2g. Did you remember to tell Sam about the meeting? remember + -ing form = recall eg. | remember talking fo him before. #g0.0n + to- inf = then ‘8g. She introduced herself and went on to talk about her new book {90 on + -ing form = continue ‘eg. He wont on writing lttors unt! 10.00. mean + to int = intend to eg. She means to buy a new car soon mean +-ing form = involve 29. Sho is determined to get a ticket for the concert, ‘even iit means paying a lot of money. regret + to - Int = be sorry to (itis normally used in the present simple and is followed by verbs ‘such a9 say, tel, inform) 2g. We regret to inform you that you have failed. regret + -ing form = feel sorry about eg. He regretted selling his house. try + to- inf = attempt, do one's bet 2g. We tried to move the heavy branch to the side of the road, try + ing form = do sth as an experiment (09. you cant go to sloep, ty drinking some mil stop + to- int = stop brietly to do sth else 2g. He stopped to fill the tank with petrol. then ‘continued driving. stop +-ing form = finich, give up eg. He stopped drinking coftee because it upset his stomach, ‘@be sorry + to inf = apologise for a present action eg. I'm sorry to say this, but your work i rather unsatisfactory. bbe sorry for + -ing form action €.9. We are sorry for keeping you waiting. ‘like + to Int = think that sth is good or right to do 9. !like to pay my bills as soon as ! get them. like + -ing form = enjoy (general preference) ‘2g. Tom likes meeting new poopie. would like + to inf = want (specitic preference) eg. I would like to go to that new restaurant. spologise for an earlier @be afraid + to - int sth 9. He is afraid to touch the dog in case it bites him. be afraid of + -ing form = (the subject is afraid that what is described by the -ing form may happen) 9. She doesn't want to drive her father’s car. ‘She's afraid of crashing it. the subject is unwilling to do Vetbs ichthe the te sintintive chile sthe tern witheut ¢ chences ih iuccntig ae ‘@begin, start, continue, propose, bother, intend We never have two -ing forms together e.g. We continued to discussidiscussing the plans Don't bother to layilaying the table. 1's starting to get cold. (NOT. #eetartng-gotting sold) advise, allow, permit, recommend, encourage ‘take the to-infinitive when they are followed by an ‘object or when they are in the passive form. They take the -ing form when they are not followed by an object. 2.0 He advized us ta hank in advance (ahjnct) We were advised to book in advance. (passive) We advise booking in advance. (no object) ‘@need/require/want + -ing form ‘This construction often shows that itis necessary to repair or improve something. ‘Need’ can also be followed by a passive infinitive. e.g. The carpet needs hovering. The carpet needs to be hoovered. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive form or the -ing form. 1. Jane went on sleeping. _ (sleep) for another two hours 2. He told us his name and went on (introduce) us to his wife. We didn't mean Being a doctor means She tred but it was too aificut, 6 You should try Its good for your health (interrupt) you. (work) long hours, (finish) her homework, (eat) more fruit, 7)e 7 He regrets, (argue) with his best friend, 8 We regret (inform) you that tonight's performance will be cancelled 9 Oh, no! I forgot (lock) the front door. 10 lil never forget (meet) my favourite film sta. 14 Claire tikes (ski. She says its very exciting 12 Vike (go) to the dentist every six ‘months. 13 | must remember (post) these letters rooay. 14 I remember don't know who wrote i 15 I'm sorry for twas awful of me (read) the book, but 1 (forget) your birthday. 16 I'm sorry (say) that you have failed the exam, 17 Shes afraid (climb) the tree in case she falls. 18 Mary never wears her diamond ring. She is afraid of (lose) it 19 Ihave stopped because they give me nightmares, 20 We stopped (buy) some food before continuing our journey, e a ee (watch) horror flims. mough # Too has a negative meaning. It shows that somethina is more than enouah, necessary or wanted. It is used in the following patterns: 2) t00 + adjective/adverb + to -infinitive 2.9. It's too cold to go swimming, ') too ... for somebody/something €.9. This cote is too sweet for me. ©) 00... for somebodylsomething + to -infnitive eg. This house 's too small for us to lve in Enough has 2 positive meaning. It shows that tere Is as much of something as is wantea or needed. Its used in the following patterns: 2) adjective/adverb + enough + to -Infinitive 9 She is old enough to go out on her own. BUT: not + adjective/adverb + enough + to - infinitive (negative meaning) €.9. He did not run fast enough to win the race. ) enough + noun + to Infinitive 2.9. We've got enough room to put you up. Complete the sentences with too or enough and the adjective in brackets. 1. A: Did you go to the beach yesterday? B: No. wasn't ..warm crough...10 go to the beach (arr) ing form/Too-Enough/Participles 2 A: Doher new shoes fither? B: No. They are (smatt 3. A. Have you finished your homework? B: Ican't t's (dificult) 4 & Did you hear the announcement? B: No. Itwasn't (loud) 5 A: Can you open the window. please? B: [can't 'm not to reach it. (all) 6A Is inhere. thot) B: Why don't you take your coat of, then? 7 &. Did you enjoy the party ast night? B: No, We were 10 enjoy it. (red) 8 A: Why don't you drink your tea? B it's not for me to drink. (sweet) Frll in 100 oF enough and one of the adjectives from the list to write Sentences as in the example. Add an object where necessary. heavy, cold, old, quiet, tired, cool, tal, boring 1. Lwent to bed early lastnight because | was .. 00 tired 0 stay. (stay) up late 2 The soup is too hot. Itisn't (eat) yet. 3 Snevsnt (reach) the top shen, so she uses a ladder. 4 The children aren't (attend) schoo! yet. 5 W's (0) outside without a coat today, © The film was (watch), 60 we went for ‘a meal instead 7. Close the door, please. It isn't (work) inhere, 8 The bag is (carry). Someone else will have to take i GB cmv ns sss sme 1. He is very shon. He can't be a basketball player. He is too .. short to be a basketball player. 2. She has saved enough money. She can go on holiday. ‘She has saved 3. This tea is very hot. leant drink it This tea is 4 Daisy is very young, She can't go to school. Daisy is 5. They have got lots of space. They can have a party. They have got 6 Paul is rich, He can buy a yacht Paul is 7. Ws hot outside. You can't wear a coat, ts 8 Mary is mature, She can make her own decisions Mary is 9 This flat is small. We can't lve in it any more. This flat is 10 Ron has allot of patience. He can look ater the children, Ron has.Infinitive/The -ing form/Too-Enoug! 6), uncentne te corect word CuitetpPles “A The participles 2) present participles (staying, leaving, etc), ») past participles (stayed, left, etc.) and ©) perfect participles (having lett, etc.). @ Present and past participles can be used as agjectives. The present participle (-Ing) descrives what somebody or something is (it answers the question ‘What kind”). The past participle (-ed) describes how somebody feels {it answers the ‘quettion ‘How do you feel”). eg. lt was an embarrassing situation. (What kind of situation? Embarrassing ) He was embarrassed. (How did he feel? Embarrassed.) Participles can also be used: @ instead of a relative pronoun and full verb. 2g. The woman waving at me is my aunt. The woman who Is waving at me 's my aunt.) The new shampoo advertised on TV is very expensive. The new shampoo which is advertised on TV Je very expensive.) to express reason, e4, Feeling shy. Laura didn't talk to Ben, (= Because she was shy, ..) Having sew lve fin Lefore, | ecieal stay at home (= Because | had seen the film before, | decided to stay at home.) © to express time. 4g. After taking/having taken his Master's degree, hne applied fora job. Having taken his Master's degree. he applied fora job. (= Atter he had taken his Master's degree, he applied for a job.) We met John while shopping. (= We met Jolin while we were shopping.) © instead of the past simple in narratives when we describe actions happening immediately one after the other. 29, Hearing ne news, she fainted (= She heard the news and she fainted.) 4 to.avoid repeating the past continuous in the same sentence. 2.9, He was waking down the steot whistling a tune (= He was walking down the street and he was Whistling 2 tune) 2 0 " 2 13 “4 A: Did you enjoy the horror film? B: No. It was very frightenedifrightening. A: Mark is always biting his nails. 8: | know. It's an extremely annoyediannoying habit |A: Why doesn't John study French? B: He is not interestediinteresting in learning a foreign language. Witt uid you thnk OF vst sew estauran? It was awtul! The food was disgusteddisgusting. Miss Shaw is a wonderful teacher Yes. She is always encouragediencouraging in her atttude towards the students Do you like windsurfing? Yes. find t very excitediexciting Vicky is good at art. isn't she? Yes. | was impressediimpressing by her paintings. Did you see the fireworks last night? Yes. Itwas an amazediamazing cisplay. Bre? erarar Because she was tired, Katie went to bed Being tired, Katie went to bed, He was siting nthe garden and he was drinking his tea, After Janet had made dinner. she called the children, ‘The boy who is standing by the door is my brother ‘Simon cut his hand while he was chopping some wood Donna had a shower before she went to bed. Because we wore late, we 100k a tx Gary opened the window and breathed the tresh a ‘She was ing on her bed and she was reading a book the jewels wnich were taken by the thieves were very valuable ‘Amy picked up her pen and started to write the letter, The man who is walking towards us is a relative of mine After the teacher had explained the exercise, he asked the students to do it Because she had forgotten to take her purse, she had to borrow some money from a colleague.38 e -ing form/Too-Enough/Participles Put the verbs in brackets into the correct infinitive form or the -ing form. 1% Flight Attendant: Welcome aboard. sir. hope you enjoy the fight. Passenger: Thank you. Unfortunately, 'm attaid of 4) fying (y). Flight Attendant: Don't worry, sit. Just remember 2) (fasten) your seatbelt and everything willbe fine. don't mean 3) ororae BPO SO>G & BP BRO PBES> SF GEEr wm o> Infinitive/The -ing form/Too-Enoug ‘ tense. 1 Ve seen. (200) three hme thie wook | havent seen any. I'm afraid why (youttaste) the stew? I think ve put to0 much salt in it Where is Jack? He (go) to the park with Paul haven't seen Tom for a long time. know. He (study) a lot since September. John paid forthe cinema tickets last night. Really? He (be) very generous these days, The children are exhausted. They (play) for hours. that's why. | had a very bad day at work yesterday. So did | Firs, the computer (break down) and then | (spill) Cotes on some papers. Has Arthur retired now? Yes. He (work) for the same company for forty years when he decided to retire Where are the children? On, Stan {take) them to the 200, Have the Smiths moved yet? ‘Actually. they (move) next Saturday. (youlrecognise) that rman over there? No. I don't think Ive ever seen him before. Shall we stay in tonight? ‘Actually (go) to my friend's binday party, Do you want to come to the cinema with me? Yes. but remember, | {notitke) horror films. ound a ring while | (plant) a tree yesterday. Really? Gan I see 1? Lite (be) a lot better fity years ago. agree. People (have) more fun. 1 (try) to phone you since this morning, Oh, Ihave been out shopping with my sister. Why are you annoyed with Jason? Because he (alwaysitorget) important things. The orchestra played very well ast night Yes. They (practise) together for weeks before they held the concert ‘Maria Callas was a famous opera singer. Peter Jordan @ reporter who is writing an article about her life. Look at his notes and make sentences, as in the example. 9. She went fo Athens to study opera in 1937. {© 90 0 then study opera in 1987 ‘© 0 0n perform in many opera houses in ‘America and Europe beonle enjoy hear er sing could. singin French, German and ain ‘wol-known for sing du les famous for rave bad temper she’ beused to appear famous venues manage eam reputation as. excellent singer ‘spend some tie teach opera at Jliard ‘© decide. gve tinal wari concer tourin 1872-73 ‘ rele ater_ perform forty dteent oles ‘© consider be’ one of greatest onera singers of the 20tn century WRITING Activity eter Jordan is now wring his article about Maria Cals, Look atthe Ort Aetvty again and complete the article. Maria Callas was born in New York in 1923. She went to Athens to study opera in 1997, After that, sne L ‘She died in Paris in 1977. 4l