4 Choose the correct words to complete the text.

(Chọn từ đúng để hoàn thành đoạn văn.)

Many people would rather ¹ say / not say anything when they experience bad service. For example, in a restaurant, they would sooner ² pretend / not pretend that their meal was fine, even if they didn't really enjoy it. But why ³ wait/ not wait until afterwards, then tell your friends about it? Surely you'd sooner ⁴ let/ not let those responsible know that there's a problem? For some reason, many of us think we'd better ⁵ cause / not cause a fuss, but would you really rather ⁶ leave / not leave a shop or restaurant feeling that you've been cheated? Why ⁷ be / not be more assertive next time you have a genuine complaint?

1 Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

(Chọn động từ đúng để hoàn thành câu.)

1 Our teacher wondered / insisted / encouraged us to take part in the contest.

2 The student blamed / denied / managed taking the money from his classmate.

3 We all reminded / persuaded / agreed to meet in town at 8p.m.

4 Did you mention / spend / tell the idea of going out for a pizza to Jessica?

2 Complete the sentences with the correct infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng nguyên mẫu hoặc -ing đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

When I go shopping for clothes, I spend time ¹ ________ (think) about what I'm going to buy. I usually can't afford ² ________ (buy) the brands I really like. If I spend all my money on one piece of clothing, I end up ³ ________ (regret) it. However, if I really like something, I do occasionally decide ⁴ ________ (do) that. I enjoys ⁵ ________ (look) around the shops for cheaper clothes and I always ask the shop assistants ⁶ ________ (give) me a discount. They usually refuse ⁷ ________ (offer) me one, but occasionally I'm lucky and I manage ⁸ ________ (get) one!

3 Match (1-6) with (a-f) to make sentences.

(Nối (1-6) với (a-f) để tạo thành câu.)

4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ dưới đây.)

1 Amy and Ewan don't __________ to go to the concert.

2 Our parents __________ us against swimming in the river when we were on holiday.

3 Chloë __________ on using her mobile phone in the cinema even though she was asked not to.

4 Alex didn't __________ for arriving late.

5 We __________ them to take us on holiday.

6 Lucy always __________ other people for her problems.

7 I __________ Tom for helping me with my homework.

8 They __________ the students of lying.

5 Complete the sentences with to do or doing.

(Hoàn thành các câu với do hoặc doing.)

1 He admitted __________ badly in the exam.

2 Lucy has always enjoyed __________ exercise.

3 My dad persuaded me __________ the course.

4 The organisers thanked us for __________ the clearing up.

5 Mark insisted on __________ his homework alone.

6 Amy has promised __________ the washing-up.

6 Complete the text with the correct infinitive or -ing form of the verbs below. Sometimes both forms are correct.

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với dạng nguyên mẫu hoặc -ing đúng của các động từ dưới đây. Đôi khi cả hai dạng đều đúng.)

I prefer ¹ ________ on holiday in the winter rather than in the summer, so I'll never forget ² ________ in the mountains on a skiing holiday last year. I was really excited when it started ³ ________ during our first night at the hotel. However, the following morning, the snow hadn't stopped ⁴ ________. The coach from the hotel tried ⁵ ________ us to the ski station, but the road was in a dangerous condition. The snow on the road had started ⁶ ________ ice and we had to return to the hotel. I remember ⁷ ________ my time looking out of the hotel window, hoping that they would clear the road!

7 Complete the sentences with the infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng nguyên thể hoặc -ing của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1 Our teacher first taught us some vocabulary and then went on ________(explain) the meaning of the tenses.

2 Please remember ________(take) your keys with you when you go out tonight.

3 Jack will always remember ________  (score) his first goal for the school football team.

4 We'll stop ________ (have) a break at 11 a.m. and then we'll return to working on the project.

Infinitives and -ing forms.

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1 I don't remember _______ (meet) him before, although he looks familiar.

2 It's very rude when people stop _______(talk) to you and answer their phone.

3 They meant _______ (get) off the bus at the last stop, but they missed it.

4 Do you regret not _______ (have) a party for your birthday?

5 My brother graduated from university and went on _______(become) a vet.

6 If you stopped _______ (think) for a moment, I'm sure you'd find a solution.

7 He tried not _______(make) too much noise when he got home.

2 Complete the sentences with the -ing form of the words below.

(Hoàn thành câu với dạng -ing của các từ dưới đây.)

1 Sam discovered that _______ in a city was more expensive than in a village.

2 _______ to the gym twice a week will make a real difference to your fitness.

3 _______ the match was disappointing after the team had tried so hard.

4 My mother taught me that _______ fun of other people isn't nice.

5 _______ has become quite expensive as the cost of fuel continues to rise.

3 Match the sentence halves. Then complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets.

(Nối hai nửa câu. Sau đó hoàn thành câu với dạng -ing hoặc động từ nguyên thể của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1 If you heard someone                                               ◻

2 We have to get out - can't you hear                            ◻

3 It was a really strong earthquake; we felt                   ◻

4 We stood and watched the parade                             ◻

5 Did you see him                                                       ◻

6 I was horrified to feel                                               ◻

a the ground _______ (shake) for several minutes.

b _______ (score) that last goal? It was amazing!

c something _______ (crawl) slowly up my leg as I was lying in bed.

d _______ (shut) the door then he must have already gone out.

e the fire alarm _______ (ring)?

f _______ (come) down the street while everyone cheered.

a staying

b stay

c to stay

d not stay

6 Rewrite the sentences so that they have a similar meaning. Use the word in brackets.

(Viết lại các câu sao cho chúng có nghĩa tương tự. Dùng từ trong ngoặc.)

1 If you don't understand, you should ask the teacher. (why)

_____________________________________________

2 Would you prefer chips or potatoes? (rather)

_____________________________________________

3 It wasn't her intention to upset anyone. (mean)

_____________________________________________

4 She forgot to post the parcel yesterday. (remember)

_____________________________________________

5 Don't spend ages on the computer before bed. (better)

_____________________________________________

6 Alex won't talk to him since they fell out. (stopped)

_____________________________________________

a. Circle the correct words.

(Khoanh tròn những từ đúng.)

1. We could have the park clean/cleaned up.

2. Can we make people use/used the trash cans?

3. It might reduce congestion if we have new roads build/built.

4. When can we get the problem to solve/solved?

5. We shouldn’t let the residents done/do whatever they like. 

1. Tick the correct sentences. Sometimes both are correct.

(Đánh dấu tick vào những câu đúng. Đôi khi cả hai câu đều đúng.)

1.

a. The extension to the tram line allows me to travel all the way home without walking.

b. The extension to the tram line allows me travel all the way home without walking.

2.

a. Many families can't afford sending their children to private schools.

b. Many families can't afford to send their children to private schools.

3.

a. Jay likes to ask his teachers difficult questions.

b. Jay likes asking his teachers difficult questions.

4.

a. My parents won't let me to miss school unless I'm really sick.

b. My parents won't let me miss school unless I'm really sick.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

(Hoàn thành các câu sau với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc.)

1. Do you fancy going (go) to Jim's birthday party with me next Sunday?

2. The teacher told a joke which caused the whole class _____ (laugh).

3. We've arranged _____ (meet) after school today to talk about the end of term party.

4. We feel the school should do more to encourage students _____ (recycle) their rubbish.

5. Please keep _____ (work) on Exercise 6. I'll be back in a moment.

6. Chloe! You spend too much time _____ (talk). Please be quiet and focus on the lesson.

3. Match the sentences with the correct meanings a or b.

(Nối các câu sau với nghĩa đúng a hoặc b.)

1.

A. I remember putting my wallet in my back pocket but now it's gone!

B. I remembered to zip my purse safely in my bag.

a. Remember something, then do it.

b. Remember that you did something earlier.

2.

A. I forgot to mention that I'm a vegetarian.

B. I'll never forget meeting the Prime Minister.

a. Forget that you need to do something.

b. Forget something that happened earlier.

3.

A. Eva stopped to tie her shoelace.

B. Please stop looking at your phone when I'm trying to talk to you.

a. Stop doing one thing in order to do something else.

b. No longer do something.

4.

A. For a better night's sleep, try drinking more water and less coffee throughout the day.

B. We tried to persuade our guests to stay a little longer.

a. Make an effort to do something difficult.

b. Do something as an experiment to see what happens.

4. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

(Hoàn thành bài khóa sau với dạng đúng của động từ trong hộp.)

When I was little, I (1) remembered falling asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow most nights. I recall the comfort of (2) _____ downstairs and how the faint sound of their voices used to send me to sleep almost immediately. These days, I find it a lot more difficult. To my mind, there is nothing more frustrating than lying in bed (3) _____ to sleep. Sometimes, I can't (4) _____ about school and exams. I worry that I might have (5) _____ some homework for one of my subjects or some other trivial thing. I (6) _____ sheep once, but it didn't work. I ended up worrying about my maths test the next day.

4. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in capitals.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai để nó có nghĩa giống câu thứ nhất. Dùng các từ in hoa.)

1. My parents said I could go to the party as long as I went with a friend. LET

My parents let me go to the party as long as I went with a friend.

2. My teacher thought it would be a good idea for me to study biology. ADVISED

My teacher _________________________ biology.

3. I didn't know how the accident had happened because I had no memory of my car hitting the tree. REMEMBER

I didn't know how the accident had happened because I couldn't _________________________ with my car.

4. When I was younger I often read books all day. SPENT

I often _________________________ when I was younger.

5. Tom messes around in class all the time. It's so annoying. ALWAYS

Tom _________________________ in class. It's so annoying.

6. They were very keen students and would attend all the lectures, which is why they did well. TO

They were very keen students and _________________________ all the lectures, which is why they did well.

9. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs from the list. Use each verb only ONCE.

(Hoàn thành các từ với dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc. Dùng động từ mỗi từ một lần duy nhất.)

• pay • volunteer • hold • help • build • raise

1. The children hope _____ enough money to buy new computers for the school.

2. Poor people have trouble _____ their bills.

3. The city is focusing on _____ an animal shelter.

4. The headteacher suggested _____ a charity bake sale.

5. We all agree with _____ those in need.

6. _____ for the homeless shelter makes me happy. 

10. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the words in brackets in the correct forms.

(Hoàn thành câu thứ hai sao cho nghĩa giống với câu thứ nhất. Chia đúng dạng của các động từ trong ngoặc.)

 1. Claire might volunteer at the local animal shelter. (THINK)

Claire _________________________ at the local animal shelter.

2. Steve can't wait to start work at the charity organisation. (LOOK)

Steve _________________________ for the charity organisation.

3. Don't complain about it - do something. (COMPLAIN)

Instead of _________________________ - do something.

4. We managed to raise a lot of money for the homeless. (SUCCEED)

We _________________________ a lot of money for the homeless.

5. Ted says we should watch this documentary about climate change. (RECOMMEND)

Ted _________________________ this documentary about climate change.