UNIT 4: ASEAN and Vietnam

A. PRONUNCIATION
B. GRAMMAR
*Complete the following sentences with a suitable preposition and one of
the verbs in the box below.
do drop learn play teach discuss win

help get speak swim pay steal scold

sell perform eat do do fight let

1. Does your grandma still insist __________ all her own housework?
2. We thanked the man __________ us with the roof repair.
3. I’m used __________ the washing-up every day.
4. My little sister is interested __________ Spanish.
5. Amy was doubtful __________ to the training session on time.
6. The police warned us __________ tobacco illegally in the market.
7. The child confessed __________ all the food at the party.
8. Steve and Jackson are very proud __________ to dive so quickly.
9. I’ve been very successful __________ my cousins to ride their bikes.
10. They were in trouble __________ his muddy sports clothes on the changing
room floor.
11. The president congratulated us __________ the football match yesterday.
12. My grandpa believes __________ some exercise every day in order to keep
healthy.
13. You don’t have to be good __________ to enjoy it.
14. My parents apologised __________ me in front of other people.
15. His sister is looking forward __________ against her again in tomorrow’s
match.
16. Their teammates blamed him __________ badly in the grand finale.
17. The local residents object __________ to park their cars.
18. How can we take part __________ in an international summit if our English
isn’t good enough?
19. Her teacher accused Lucy __________ the stationery in our school.
20. Human beings have always succeeded __________ against diseases and
illnesses.
*Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form, using Gerunds (-ing),
Infinitives (to V) and Bare Infinitives (V).

1. Driving without lights on at night will mean __________ (get) a heavy fine.
2. Sally didn’t mean __________ (hurt) you. She was just being honest.
3. Our parents let us __________ (do) the judo classes in the evening.
4. __________ (snowboard) is one of the most popular sports in cold climate
regions.
5. The policeman tried __________ (stop) the thief taking the old lady’s bag but
he failed.
6. Our friends suggested __________ (go) to the cinema at the weekend.
7. The burglar tried __________ (break) into the villa through the kitchen window
as he couldn’t do anything with the door lock.
8. We’re going to pool __________ (have) a swimming lesson.
9. Excuse me, I would like __________ (enrol) for a football practice next week.
10. Lucy went on __________ (talk) about having her suitcase stolen all evening.
11. The police officer, before discussing personal safety, went on __________
(talk) about car crime in the town.
12. After __________ (learn) to ice skate, I’m going to take up playing ice hockey.
13. __________ (climb) used to be seen as a dangerous outdoor activity, but now
it’s a fairly safe sport.
14. I regret __________ (inform) you that your stolen bicycle hasn’t been found
anywhere.
15. Did the children deny __________ (break) the window?
16. Sammy regrets __________ (leave) the car unlocked, having her purse
stolen.
17. They are unlikely __________ (hold) the Winter Olympics in Britain this year.
18. It’s not worth __________ (go) to watch our local football team because they
always lose!
19. The interviewer asked me which sport I couldn’t stand __________ (play).
20. Is there a sportsperson or team you particularly enjoy __________ (watch)?
21. His grandma remembers __________ (have) six children when she was
eighteen.
22. You must remember __________ (bring) along a water bottle tomorrow.
23. You must not __________ (make) noise in hospital when visiting patients.
24. The principal encouraged them __________ (run) faster by cheering loudly.
25. Tom stopped __________ (work) at the police station last year.
26. The detective stopped at the top of the hill __________ (look) at the footprint.
27. I remember __________ (read) about that kidnapping case in the papers
some years ago.
28. Selling my car will mean __________ (walk) home in the dark every night.
29. The homeowner tried __________ (install) a burglar alarm to the house to
deter thieves.
 30. Would you mind __________ (take) the old lady across the street?
31. The judges admitted __________ (make) a big mistake in assessing the
performance of that participant.
32. I regret __________ (tell) you that your cat was run over last night.
33. They are sure Peter didn’t mean __________ (break) the antique vase - he
only touched it and left.
34. That young girl wasn’t shoplifting - She just forgot __________ (pay) for the
scarf.
35. Mrs. Thompson regrets not __________ (say) goodbye to her elder sister at
the airport.
36. Although he had been arrested for drunk driving, he continued __________
(drink and drive) just the same.
37. I like __________ (keep) an eye on my neighbours’ houses when they are on
their holiday.
38. The mayor talked about robbery in general and then she went on __________
(talk) about sentencing.
39. I was mugged when I stopped __________ (do up) my shoelace.
40. Susan tried __________ (run) after the pickpocket, but she couldn’t catch
him.

*Rewrite the sentences below without changing their first meaning.

1. Is it impossible to park our cars during the rush hours?
Is ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. We found it difficult to solve the last question in the maths exam.
We had ………………………………………………………………………………
3. In spite of my mom’s mistake in seasoning the soup, she managed to make
her guests happy after the dinner.
Despite my mom’s mistake in seasoning the soup, she
succeeded…………………………………………………………………………...
4. My father said: “Don’t walk alone in the street at night”.
My father warned me ………………………………………………………………
5. It is much cheaper to go by train than by plane.
Going …………………………………………………………………………………
6. “Sorry, I can’t go to the party with you, Jack.” said Rose
Rose apologised ……………………………………………………………………
7. My grandpa’s hobby is watering his plants in the garden.
My grandpa enjoys …………………………………………………………………
8. Mark and Tom love travelling and exploring new cultures around the world.
Mark and Tom are …………………………………………………………………
9. It’s not pleasant to be in the hospital all day.
Being …………………………………………………………………………………
10. Could you please stop making noise? I’m studying at the moment.
Would you mind ……………………………………………………………………
11. It’s possible for me to swim across that big river alone.
Swimming …………………………………………………………………………..
12. It is forbidden to walk on the grass in the park.
Walking ………………………………………………………………………………
13. Timmy said: “I didn’t forget to close the door last night”.
Timmy denied ………………………………………………………………………
14. We are grateful to you for serving us nice food and drink tonight.
We thanked …………………………………………………………………………
15. Their family is keen on spending their summer vacation overseas.
Their family loves …………………………………………………………………
16. “Shall we go to the aquarium and eat out this weekend?” said the child.
The child suggested ………………………………………………………………
17. Is it very difficult to be polite to someone you don’t like?
Is ……………………………………………………………………………………
18. Your ill uncle hopes to see you at his house this afternoon.
Your uncle looks ………………………………………………………………….
19. Liam couldn’t forget the first time he was taken to the zoo by his
grandparents.
Being ………………………………………………………………………………
20. “Congratulations! You’ve won the lottery!” They said to me.
They congratulated ………………………………………………………………
21. They would rather stay at home and not spend money than go to such an
expensive event like that.
They prefer ………………………………………………………………………
22. A good way of keeping fit is to swim every day.
Swimming ………………………………………………………………………..
23. Sarah said to us: “It was very kind of you to help me clean my room.”
Sarah thanked …………………………………………………………………..
24. It takes a long time for us to master a foreign language.
We spend ………………………………………………………………………..
25. Clean the machine more often. That will solve your problems.
Cleaning …………………………………………………………………………
26. Luke stopped going on a date with Rose 3 years ago.
Luke gave ……………………………………………………………………….
27. It’s less expensive to grow your own food.
Growing …………………………………………………………………………
28. “I must see my doctor,” his grandma said.
His grandma insisted …………………………………………………………..
29. One thing I can’t do is swim on my back.
Swimming ………………………………………………………………………
30. “It’s you who ate all the cake”, said Linda.
Linda accused …………………………………………………………………