Topic: On vacation

Learning objective To discuss travel preferences using gerunds

Activity 1: Gerunds formation

Complete the chart with the correct gerund form of verb.

Verb Gerund Verb Gerund

0. read reading study
listen make
give research
swim chat
record play
go eat
copy do
forgive agree

Activity 2: Grammar preview You can use a gerund

Use a verb from the box to complete the sentences below. as the subject of a
Change them to gerund. sentence.

find – go to movies – drive – get –eat – make – learn – cook - work

1. ………………………….. is one of my hobbies.

2. ………………………….. is fun.
3. ………………………….. a good job is not easy.
4. ………………………….. a parking space is quite difficult in this area.
5. ………………………….. becomes more and more expensive.
6. ………………………….. overtime is quite common in this company.
7. ………………………….. fruits and vegetables is good for your health.
8. ………………………….. fun of other people is not nice.
9. ………………………….. about other cultures makes people more tolerant.

Activity 3: Grammar preview You can use a gerund

Use a verb from the box to complete the sentences below. as the object of a
Change them to gerund. verb.

work - stay home - live - be - go - win – watch

love “I love …………………………….. to the movies.”

like “I like …………………………….. by the ocean.”

enjoy “Do you enjoy …………………………….. in a shop?”

mind “Would you mind …………………………….. my seat for me while I go to the bathroom?”

feel like “I feel like …………………………….. tonight.”

stand “She can’t stand …………………………….. around him.”
imagine “Imagine …………………………….. the lottery. It would be great!”
Activity 4: Grammar preview You can use a
Use the verb in parenthesis to complete the sentence. gerund after a
preposition.

1. I am bored of …………………………….. (do) the same old job.

2. The researcher was excited about …………………………….. (go) to Africa.
3. That actor is famous for …………………………….. (be) extremely weird.
4. He was happy about …………………………….. (win) the lottery.
5. She is interested in …………………………….. (become) a doctor.
6. He was involved in …………………………….. (make) the movie.
7. She was known for …………………………….. (cause) problems.
8. He is responsible for …………………………….. (cause) the damage.
9. Tina is scared of …………………………….. (be) alone at night.
10. The hikers were worried about not …………………………….. (have) enough water.

Activity 4: Speaking practice

A. Add three questions about travel preferences. Then check (√) your answers.

B. Interview your partner. Complete the chart with his or her answers.
C. Compare your answer. Would you make good travel partners. Why or why not?