HSG&TS10 - 57

HOMEWORK FOR UNIT 39

I. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words from the box.
eradicate literate educate promote effect
honour volunteer provide participate mature
We were very pleased with the high level of .............. in the charity events.
Humour is often far more .............. than shouting.
I can see an increasing .............. in how she understands the world.
They started a campaign for illiteracy ..............in the summer of 2000.
I am deeply .............. to be invited to this momentous occasion.
We congratulate James on his well-deserved .............. to Chief Executive,
All the children are tested in basic ...............
Did he do it .............., or did you make him?
The Red Cross is in charge of .............. of emergency relief.
We found the program .............. and informative.
II. Report each sentence using the verbs below and a to-infinitive clause. Use each verb once only. If necessary, add an appropriate object after the verb.
advise agree ask call on propose hope order urge
volunteer warn remind invite threaten offer promise
`If I were you, I`d read the exam questions very carefully.
He ................................................................................................................
`Be quiet!`
He ................................................................................................................
`The theater will be built next to` the town hall.`
They ..............................................................................................................
`Okay, I`ll collect David from school.`
He ................................................................................................................
`Please stay for a few more days.`
She ..............................................................................................................
TH fight the ban on smoking in public places.`
He ................................................................................................................
`I imagine I`ll see Olivia at the party.`
He ................................................................................................................
`Can you lend me ten pounds?`
He ................................................................................................................
`The government should do more to help the homeless.`
He ................................................................................................................
`I`ll take the children into town.`
He ................................................................................................................
`Don`t swim out too far, boys.`
He ..................................................................................................................
`Don`t forget to go to the supermarket after work.`
She ..............................................................................................................
`Would you like to come on a picnic with us, Jane?`
He ................................................................................................................
`If you can`t find anyone else, I`ll drive you to the airport.`
He ................................................................................................................
`I won`t give you the money back if you keep on at me.`
He ................................................................................................................
III. Underline the correct verb. If either is possible, underline them both.
The committee agreed/ suggested to postpone the meeting until 11th August.
Emma insisted/ said that we should bring the children along.
The prime minister insisted/ wanted to discuss transport policy in the interview.
She said/ offered that she would call me back.
He expected/ advised to leave at 5.30 in the morning.
He claimed/ proposed that the subject of holiday pay should be raised at the next meeting.
The shop has guaranteed/ has promised that it will deliver the chairs by the end of the week.
She offered/ suggested to wait for the children to get ready.
Terry wanted/ suggested that I should stand in the student elections.
She refused/ requested that her brother should be invited too.
He longed/ promised to go back home and see his parents.
She promised/ volunteered that she would collect the children from school today.
IV. Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrases, using a clause
beginning with a to-infinitive clause or an -ing form of a verb.
leave the motorway at junction 3 buy a guide book
read through our notes do more exercise
reduce bus and train fares look after the children
listen to the BBC World Service go to the doctor
go for a long walk build it to the east of the city
To find my way around London; Les suggested ..........................
To encourage people to use public transport the council proposed ....................
I`d been feeling unwell for a few days and my mother advised ..........................
I`ve putting on weight and my doctor has recommended ..........................
To avoid the road works, police have advised ..........................
She was going abroad for two weeks and I promised ..........................
To help us prepare for the exam, the teacher advised us ..........................
To improve her English pronunciation, the teacher recommended her ................
London urgently needs a new airport, and the government proposes ................
It was a lovely morning and Emma suggested ..........................
V. Report these sentences. Choose the most appropriate reporting verb in
parentheses. Make it active or passive as appropriate.
The teacher said to Jim, `Would you give your book to Mary, please?`(ask/ Tell/ order)
The teacher ..................................................................................
The sign said, `No parking in this area. Violators will be towed away.`(invite/ warn/ force)
Drivers..................................................................................
The fire chief said, `Everyone must leave the building immediately.`(order/ remind/ allow)
Everyone ..................................................................................
Before Bobby went to bed, his father said, `Don`t forget to brush your teeth.` (invite