FOCUS ON GRAMMAR, Third Edition, Level 3

Internet Activity Student Worksheet

UNIT 32: GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

It’s Fun To Write To An E-pal
WEB ACTIVITY: Search the web for information about e-pals and their interests.

WEB ADDRESS:
http://www.britishpenpals.co.uk/

PART ONE

1. DO NOT enter your email address on this site.

2. Go to the website. Click on either "GB Penals" or "US Penpals." Read about some of the e-
pals. Choose one e-pal who has many interests.

3. Write sentences about the e-pal you chose. Choose four verbs from the list and write about
your e-pal's interests. Use a gerund or an infinitive, depending on the first verb.

appreciate need
can't stand prefer
dislike try to
enjoy want
like would like
think it's fun/interesting/enjoyable to
Example:
Linda, 28
She is from Manchester.
She likes to play tennis.
She would prefer to live in Spain.
She enjoys speaking Spanish whenever she can.

Name: ______________________________ Age: ________________________

Where is he/she from?: ______________________________________________

Interests:

a. __________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
c. __________________________________________________________________
d. __________________________________________________________________

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Internet Activity Student Worksheet

PART TWO

1. Imagine that you are the e-pal you chose. Memorize the e-pal's interests and assume his or
her identity.

2. Search for a potential "e-pal" in the class. Walk around the classroom, stopping to talk to
different students until you find one who shares your "new" interests. Other students will ask
you about your interests.

Example:
A: Hi. I like going to the theater. Do you?
B: No, not really. I prefer doing things outdoors.
A: Oh. I don’t really like doing things outdoors very much. Bye.

OR

A: I like to do things outside, too. I love skating and skiing.

B: I love skating and skiing, too.

Try to find the most suitable e-pal by looking for a person who shares as many interests with you
as possible. Once you have found a suitable e-pal, write a brief e-mail letter to your new e-pal.

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