Flipped classroom B2 Unit

Gerunds and infinitives – 1 2 Circle the correct alternative to complete the

rules (a–b). Then match them with the correct
Part 1: Video preparation sentence (1–2).
1 Do you remember a We form the infinitive/gerund with to + base form.
the listening from b We form the infinitive/gerund with base
page 12 of your form + -ing.
Student’s Book? 1 I avoid revising a lot of subjects.
Who do you think is 2 I try to do my best.
going to do well in
the exam, Scott or
3 Use the video to complete the sentences with the
the other boy?
correct verb form.
1 is good for you. I think is
healthy.
2 Complete the sentences with words connected to
taking exams. 2 I go or .

1 It’s good to r with other students. 3 I revise by somebody to test me.

4 She hates sport on TV.
2 I feel s and can’t sleep before an exam.
5 Some people need English a job.
3 I often feel nervous about exams, so I go running to
6 It’s good with other students.
help me r .
7 The last thing I do before the real exam is
4 It ab after 45 minutes
a practice exam.
of studying.
4 Read the rules and match them with the sentences
3 Answer the questions. in 3.
1 What exam are the students going to take in a We use the gerund after a preposition.
the afternoon?
b We use the infinitive immediately
after adjectives.
2 When did the boy start studying? c We use the gerund with go to talk about
physical activities.
3 How many topics do they need to study for d We use the infinitive after too, enough, the first and
the exam? the last.
e We use the gerund as the subject or object of
the sentence.
4 How many questions do they need to answer?
f We use the gerund after verbs of liking
or disliking.
g We often use the infinitive to explain why somebody
Part 2: Video comprehension does something.
Watch the video as many times as necessary and do
the exercises. Part 3: Grammar practice
1 Answer the questions. Complete the sentences with the gerund or infinitive
form of the verbs in the box.
1 Dave (the presenter) is talking about six different
ways to revise for exams. Which idea does he think
drink • live • meet • revise • sleep • swim
is best?
2 Are these statements True (T) or False (F)? Dave
1 Jack goes twice a week to keep healthy.
thinks …
a reading your notes again and again is 2 I don’t have enough time every subject.
not important. T/F 3 Maia likes orange juice when she’s revising.
b drinking a lot of coffee is a good idea 4 Natasha arranged me at 7.30 but she’s
when you revise. T/F
late again.
c leaving revision to the last moment is not
a good way to revise. T/F 5 at home with your family is a good idea
3 What is Dave’s last piece of advice? when you are a student.
6 It’s a good idea at least eight hours the
night before an exam.

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