softskill exercises

Exercises Unit 53

53.1   complete the sentences for each situation using-ing

          1.       girl : what shall we do ?

                   boy: we could go to the zoo

ü She suggested going to the zoo

2.       girl: do you want to play tennis ?

          boy: NO, not really

ü He didn’t fancy playing tennis

          3.       boy : you ware driving too fast

                   girl : you’re right. Sorry!

ü She admitted Driving too fast

          4.       girl: let’s go swimming

                   boy : Good idea!

ü She suggested Driving too fast

5.       girl : you broke the DVD player

                   boy : No, I didn’t!

ü He denied Breaking the DVD player

6.       boy : can you wait a few minutes ?

                   girl : Sure, no problem

ü They didn’t mind Waiting a few minutes

53.2   complete each sentence with one of the following verbs(in the correct form).

Answer          apply       be      forget                   listen           live

Lose               make        pay         read            try        use

         

1.     He tried to avoid Answering my question.

2.     Could you please stop make so much noise ?

3.     I enjoy listening to music.

4.     I considered applying For the job, but in the end I decided against it.

5.     Have you finished to reading the newspaper yet ?

6.     We need to change our routine. We can’t go on live like this.

7.     I don’t mind you using my phne, but please ask me first.

8.     My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting Things.

9.     I’ve put off  pay This bill so many times. I really must do it today.

10.                        What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody be So stupid?

11.                        I’ve given up trying to lose weighy – it’s impossible.

12.                        If you gamble, you risk lose your money.

53.3  complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the

first sentence.

1.     I can do what I want and you can’t stop me.

You Can’t stop me doing what i want

2.     It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It’s better to avoid Traveling during the rush hour.

3.     Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

Shall we postpone Painting  the kitchen until next weekend?

4.     Could you turn the music down, please?

Would you mind Turning the music down please?

5.     Please don’t interrupt all the time.

Would you mind Interrupted all the time?     

53.4  use your own ideas to complete these sentences use-ing .

1.     She’s very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her

2.     I’m not feeling very well. I don’t fancy going to hospital

3.     I’m afraid there ren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind buying chaiir for me

4.     It was a beautiful day, so I suggested you have to keep smiling

5.     It was very funny. I couldn’t stop looking the funny face

6.     My car isn’t very reliable. it keeps I would selling tomorrow

Exercises Unit 54

54.1 complete the sentences for these situations.

1.     girl : shall we get merried ?

boy : yes, let’s

ü They decided To get married

2.     Girl : please help me

boy : ok

ü She agreed To help him

3.     Boy1 : can I carry your bag for you ?

Boy2 : no, thanks. I can manage.

ü He offered To help him

4.     boy : Let’s meet at 8 o’clock

girl : ok. Fine

ü They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock

5.     boy : what’s your name ?

girl : I’m not going to tell you

ü She refused To tell her name

6.     boy : please don’t tell anyone

girl : I won’t. I promise

ü She promised Not to tell anyone

54.2complete each sentence with a suitable verb.

1.     don’t forget To lock the door when you go out

2.     there was a lot of traffic , but we managed To get To the airport in time.

3.     We couldn’t afford To live in London. It’s too expensive

4.     We’ve got new computer software in our office. In haven’t learnt To Use it yet

5.     Mark doesn’t know what happened. I decided not To tell him

6.     We were atll afdoraid to speak. nobody dared say or to say anything

54.3put the verb into the correct from, to…or-ing(see unit 53 for verbs+-ing)

1.     When I’m tired, I enjoy watching television. It’s relaxing. (watch)

2.     I’ve decided looking for another job . I need  a change. (look)

3.     Let’s get a taxi. I don’t fancy to walk home.(walk)

4.     I’m not I a hurry. I don’t mind waiting(wait )

5.     Tina ran in a marathon last week , but she failed to finish(finish)

6.     I wish that dog would stop barking It’s driving me crazy .(bark)

7.     Our neighbor threatened to call The police if we didn’t stop the noise . (call)

8.     We were hungry , so I suggested having Dinner early .(have)

9.     Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train .(miss)

10.         They didn’t know I was listening to them . I pretended being asleep(be)

54.4 make a new sentence using the verb in brackets

1.     You’ve lost weight                            (seem) You seem to have lost weight

2.     To is worried about something         (appear)To beworned about something

3.     You know a lot of people                 (seem) Seem to know alot of people

4.     My English is getting better       (seem)My english seems to have broken drown

5.     That car has broken down       (appear)David tends to forgets things

6.     David forgets things                (tend)That car appeaar to have broken drown

7.     They have solved the problem          (claim) They claim to have solved the problem

54.5 complete each sentence using what /how/where/wheter+these verbs

Do     get     go      put    ride   use

1.     Dou you know How to get To john’s house

2.     Would you know What to do if there was a fire in te building?

3.     You”ll never forget How to ride a bicycle once you’ve learnt

4.     I’ve been invited to the party , but I haven’t decided Whether to go or not

5.     My room is very untidy . I’ve got so many things and I don’t know Where to put them

6.     I have some clothes to wash . I can you show me How to use. the washing machine?