the prize for writing (write) that amazing short story about

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Consolidation Gerunds and Infinitives test
1. Nate deserved to win (win) the prize for writing (write) that amazing short story about   travelling (travel)  through Peru. I don't understand his not receiving (receive) the award.
2. I can't believe you wanted to go (go) fishing (fish), and you forgot to bring (bring) a fishing pole. How did you expect to catch (catch) any fish? Were you just going to sit in the river trying (try) to catch (catch) fish with your bare hands? You would have had a hard time doing (do) that!
3. Vince is determined to save  (save) enough money to travel (travel) to South Africa next year. If he avoids wasting (waste) his money and manages to save (save) what he needs to make (make) the trip, he plans on leaving (leave)  in June.
4. When Sam mentioned wanting  (want)  to go (go)  swimming (swim) , Nina warned him not to go (go) into the river. She explained that the national park did not allow  visitors to swim (swim) for several reasons. The number one reason for   not permitting (permit)  visitors  swim (swim) was the large number of crocodiles in the park.
5. The Oscar-winning actor avoids talking  (talk)  to his fans and refuses to give  (give) his autograph. Moreover, he has difficulty giving (give) interviews and appears to have (have)  problems  interacting (interact) with other people. Doesn't he seem way too shy to be (be) an actor?
6. Simone and Michael discussed  going (go) to Tahiti on their honeymoon, but they had very different opinions about visiting  (visit) such an expensive destination. Michael said that after such a costly wedding, he couldn't see spending (spend) so much money on a vacation. Simone defended   their going (go) to Tahiti by arguing (argue) that a honeymoon is a once in a lifetime experience.
7. Using (Use)  a search engine to look (look) things up on the Internet is a skill that all students need to learn (learn). That is why the government is urging   schools to begin (begin) teaching (teach) basic computer skills in elementary school. Schools also encourage   parents to reinforce(reinforce) these skills at home by  surfing (surf) the Internet together with their children.
8. Samantha kept having (have) problems with her computer at work. Her co-worker Denise suggested shutting (shut) down the computer and restarting (restart) it to see (see) if that would solve the problem.
9. Simon's attempts to find (find) accommodation in Paris were not very successful. He tried calling (call) every hotel in his guidebook, but he was shocked to discover (discover) they were all full. He called all the youth hostels to find (find) out if they had any beds, but they were full, too. Another traveler advised him to go (go) to the tourist information office to ask (ask) for help, but the office was closed. Although Simon hated the idea of leaving (leave) Paris without having seen anything, the thought of sleeping (sleep)  in the train station or walking (walk) the streets all night convinced him to take (take) the train to another city to look (look) for accommodation there.
If is actions to describe reasons = infinitive

After preposition = ING (generally)

Actions + ING

When a verbs takes another job = things that you do ING

Vocabulary review: Unit 9 All in the mind
Complete the phrases and expressions:

1. 
   To have a natural talent for music would be a wonderful thing. 
   
2. 
   This course has been a a steep learning curve. 
   
3. 
   My teacher advised us to just take things one step at a a time. 
   
4. 
   He is a highly qualified candidate. I think he would be perfect for the job!
   
5. 
   She is a high achiever. She has done so much in her academic career already. 
   
6. 
   This new job is overwhelming at times. I feel I have really been thrown in at the deep end. 
   
7. 
   Mark built their garden furniture from scratch. He is so good with his hands.  
   
8. 
   Sarah is a good all-rounder. She has many skills and talents. 
   

Questions for Reading

Do the following statements agree with the information in Reading Passage 1? In boxes 1-4 on your Answer Sheet, write

TRUE if the statement is true according to the passage.   

FALSE if the statement contradicts the passage.

NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage.

1. The cost of a college education has remained steady for several years. F

2. Some people have to borrow large amounts of money to pay for college. T

3. About 80 percent of college students study at public colleges. T

4. Public colleges cost less than private colleges. NG
Questions 5-9

Complete the fact sheet below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer

Financial Costs and Benefits of Higher Education

The average high school graduate makes a little more than one million dollars in a lifetime. The average person with an associate’s degree earns 1.6 million dolares

The average bachelor’s degree holder makes over two million dollars.

The average student at a four year college spends 8,655 $ a year on classes, housing, and food.

The average student at a two-year college spends $1,359 on tuition.
Questions 10-13

The list below shows some benefits which college graduates may enjoy more of as compared to non-college graduates. Which four of these benefits are mentioned in the article?
Write the appropriate letters A-G in boxes 10-13 on your Answer Sheet.

A They own bigger houses.

В They are more optimistic about their lives.

C They save more money.

D They enjoy more recreational activities.

E They have healthier children.

F They travel more frequently.

G They make more purchases.

 

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