Gerund and Infinitive after certain expressions
Gerund and Infinitive after certain expressions
Great Rail Journeys
Trans-Siberian Railway
If you are looking forward to doing something extraordinary and adventurous, why don’t you cross the Siberian land in our fabulous train?
- You can sleep in a four-bed or two-bed compartment.
- It’s worth taking a good camera as views are definitely breathtaking.
- Make your friends go with you and you will get a discount.
- The holiday includes the flight from London to Moscow and baggage handling.
- You’d better not forget to take warm clothes; the weather is pretty cold, even in the summer.
- If you can’t stand boredom and routine, this trip is for you!
- For free brochure call 0046 897654
Gramatyka
to be worth doing something – być wartym czegoś, np. It’s worth studying English as it will help you communicate while travelling.
can’t stand doing something - nie móc czegoś znieść, np. She can’t stand tidying up.
you (he etc.) had better – lepiej, żebyś ty (on itd.) …, np. You had better consult your doctor.
make sb do sth – skłonić/zmusić kogoś do zrobienia czegoś, np. She made him take that job. (Uwaga: w stronie biernej)
to look forward to doing sth – nie móc się czegoś doczekać, np. I’m looking forward to going on holiday.
to be keen on doing sth = to be fond of doing sth – bardzo coś lubić, np. She’s keen on playing tennis.
it’s no use doing sth = it’s no good doing sth – nie ma sensu czegoś robić, np. It’s no good arguing with him.
to feel like doing sth – mieć na coś ochotę, np. I don’t feel like going to the cinema tonight.
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Czasowniki po których występuje ING
Tworzenie formy ING
Exercise:
Complete each sentence with two or five words, including the word in bold:
- It’s not a good idea to go sailing when the weather is so bad.
use
It’s ............................................................ ... when the weather is so bad. - I would like to go to the disco but my parents won’t allow me to go.
feel
I ............................................. the disco but my parents won’t allow me to go. - I can’t wait to go on a winter holiday!
forward
I ............................................................ ............ on a winter holiday! - I hate doing homework, especially at the weekend.
stand
I ............................................................ ..............., especially at the weekend. - If you study a lot, you will get better marks in the future.
worth
It .................................................. as you can get better marks in the future.
Key: 1. no use going sailing 2. feel like going to 3. am looking forward/look forward to going 4. can’t stand doing homework 5. is worth studying a lot