Урок 25. Традиционные наряды Великобритании и России
Предмет: Английский язык, 8 класс

Lesson 29

Experiences

In this lesson

you will practise gerunds and infinitives

Ключевые слова: infinitive, gerund.

Речевой материал: used to –be used to – get used to

Основное содержание урока

The topic of our lesson today is “Gerunds and Infinitives”. Let’s start with gerunds.

A gerund is the “ing” form of the verb. For example: playing, looking, doing, reading.

We use a gerund:

after certain verbs, such as enjoy, like, love, dislike, hate, keep mind, e.g.: I enjoy walking. I don't mind coming early. I dislike waiting for buses.
instead of a noun e.g.: Swimming is very good exercise.
after preposition e.g.: I drank a cup of coffee before leaving. He insisted on paying for dinner.

We use “to+infinitive”

after certain verbs, e.g.: We decided to go out for dinner. She plans to buy a new flat next year. We promised not to be late.
after many adjectives, e.g.: I’m happy to see you. It’s likely to snow tonight. She was right to leave early.
to show purpose, e.g.: I came here to find a job. (this means I came here because I want to find a job)

We use “bare infinitive”

after modal verbs, e.g.: She can speak great English. It may rain tomorrow. We could go to the cinema.

There is one exception ought which to+infinitive, e.g.: I ought to visit my granny.

after “let”, “make”, “help”, e.g.: Let me do it! She made him cry. “Help” may take “to+infinitive” or “bare infinitive” I helped her (to) do this work.
after some verbs of perception. We can use either the bare infinitive or the gerund. e.g.: I saw her cross the road.
after expressions with “why”, e.g.: Why go home early?Why study English?

Some verbs (forget, remember, mean, stop, try) can either take “gerund” or “to+infinitive” but there is a big change in meaning.

Remember + gerund is used about the memories of the past, e.g.: He remembers going to the seaside when he was six. I remember locking the door.

Remember+to+infinitive is used when someone has to remember something that he has to do, e.g.: Remember to buy milk! I remember to bring your books.

We use “used to + infinitive” to talk about things that happened in the past and that no longer happen now, e.g.: She used to be a long distance runner when she was younger. I used to eat meat but I became a vegetarian 5 years ago.

We use “be/get used to + gerund/noun” to show that we are becoming accustomed to it, e.g.: I found Chinese food very strange at first but I’m used to it now. I’m getting used to driving on the right.

Тренировочные задания

1.

Write the infinitive forms of the verbs

rehearsing
destroys
deletes
escaped
getting
studies

2.

Decide whether the sentences contain a Gerund or a Progressive.

He likes reading books.
He is reading a book.
Reading books can be great fun.
Instead of reading books Mike went to bed.
Do you like reading books?
He has been reading books for two hours.

3.

Choose if the verbs are followed by the gerund or the infinitive.

Finish

Gerund
to + infinitive

Like

Gerund
to + infinitive

Forget

Gerund
to + infinitive

Agree

Gerund
to + infinitive

Stop

Gerund
to + infinitive

Manage

Gerund
to + infinitive

4.

Put in the verbs in brackets in their correct form.

We decided _____ (buy) a new car.
I enjoy _____ (write) picture postcards.
They've got some work _____ (do).
I'm hoping _____ (see) Lisa.
My parents wanted me _____ (be) home at 10 o’clock.

5.

Which preposition has to be used in the gap so that a gerund can follow?

talk about/on/of/with + Gerund
be interested in/at/on/about + Gerund
be good in/at/on/with + Gerund
insist in/at/of/on + Gerund
be proud with/of/about/in + Gerund
rely on/in/at/about + Gerund
worry on/of/in/about + Gerund

6.

Choose infinitive or gerund.

Yesterday she read the first pages of her new book.

She began to read her new book.
She began reading her new book.

We might go to England next year.

We intend to spend our holiday in England.
We intend spending our holiday in England.

I am sorry now for something I said earlier on.

I regret to say this.
I regret saying this.
Both possibilities are correct.

She read the text. Then she stopped. Now I want her to continue with the text.

Go on to read.
Go on reading.
Both possibilities are correct.

When you come to the crossroads - stop there.

Remember to stop at the crossroads.
Remember stopping at the crossroads.
Both possibilities are correct.

7.

Fill the gaps with one of the phrases: was used to, used to, Are you getting used to, ‘ve got used to, didn’t used to

I _____ work in a bank but I left and got a job as a gardener.
Since we had the baby I’ _____ not getting enough sleep.
How's the new job? _____ it?
I _____ smoke! When did you start?
The noise was deafening but the driver _____ it.

8.

Choose the correct form (infinitive with or without to or gerund).

My friends encouraged me apply/to apply/applying for this job.
I didn't mean hurt/to hurt/hurting your feelings.
I must apologize for be/to be/being late.
Do you enjoy sing/to sing/singing?
If you have any questions, don't hesitate call/to call/calling me.
I am looking forward to see/seeing you again soon.

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1.

1.

Fill in the blanks with used to, be used to, get used to and correct form of the verb in brackets.

He _____ (read) several books a month, but he doesn’t have time any more.
We don’t think Mary _____ (be) around animals, she has never had a pet.
I'm afraid I’ll never _____ (live) in this place. I simply don't like it and never will.
Whenever we came to Coventry we always _____ (stay) in the Central Hotel. We loved it.
When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I _____ (do) all the work on my own.

2.

Read the sentences and choose the right options.

Reading/to read/read is a great way to relax. I love to sit back and enjoy a good book.
Susanne just happened to be/be/being in the restaurant when David Beckham walked in! Can you believe that?
My favorite thing is to floating/float/floating on my back in the sea.
This course requires to participate/participate/participating in six months of field studies.
Nick, you promised to take/take/taking us to the beach today. When are we going to go to the beach?

3.

Choose the right answers to complete the following sentences.

You’d rather _______ quiet when we’re talking.

to remain
remain
remaining

Do you enjoy _______?

to sing
sing
singing

You’d better ______ till she comes back.

wait
to wait
waiting

Chris never hesitates _______ his chief.

criticizing
to criticize
criticize

Can you fancy _______ a lot of money?

to win
winning
win

He made me ______ at home.

stay
to stay
staying

I forbid you _________ to the swimming pool tonight.

go
to go
going

Вариант 2.

1.

Fill in the blanks with used to, be used to, get used to and correct form of the verb in brackets.

When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I _____ (do) all the work on my own.
We don’t think Mary _____ (be) around animals, she has never had a pet.
He _____ (read) several books a month, but he doesn’t have time any more.
Whenever we came to Coventry we always _____ (stay) in the Central Hotel. We loved it.
I'm afraid I’ll never _____ (live) in this place. I simply don't like it and never will.

2.

Read the sentences and choose the right options.

Susanne just happened to be/be/being in the restaurant when David Beckham walked in! Can you believe that?
Reading/to read/read is a great way to relax. I love to sit back and enjoy a good book.
Nick, you promised to take/take/taking us to the beach today. When are we going to go to the beach?
My favorite thing is to floating/float/floating on my back in the sea.
This course requires to participate/participate/participating in six months of field studies.

3.

Choose the right answers to complete the following sentences.

Do you enjoy _______?

to sing
sing
singing

Can you fancy _______ a lot of money?

to win
winning
win

I forbid you _________ to the swimming pool tonight.

go
to go
going

Chris never hesitates _______ his chief.

criticizing
to criticize
criticize

You’d rather _______ quiet when we’re talking.

to remain
remain
remaining

You’d better ______ till she comes back.

wait
to wait
waiting

He made me ______ at home.

stay
to stay
staying