Unit 32: Gerunds and Infinitives

Unit 32- Gerunds and Infinitives (pages 356-366)

Section After You Read:

Items Checked: 2, 3, 4

Section 1:

Like many students, Eva is a procrastinator. She keeps putting off her school work. When she studies, she often stops to go for a walk in the park. She wants to improve her study habits, but she isn’t sure how. Eva decided to make a list of things she needs to do every day. She always remembers to make her list, but she often forgets to read it. It’s very frustrating. Last night Eva remembered reading an article in the school newspaper about a support group for procrastinators. She thinks being in a group is a good idea. She likes sharing ideas with other students.

2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. T

Section 2:

2. starting
3. to study OR studying
4. finishing
5. making
6. doing
7. working
8. to do OR doing
9. to work
10. to do
11. making
12. being
13. to do
14. to improve
15. putting

Section 3:

2. doing
3. starting
4. to do
5. to spend
6. doing
7. working
8. to take
9. to give
10. finishing
11. doing
12. joining

Section 4:

2. meeting Todd.
3. taking too many breaks.
4. listening to music.
5. to go home.
6. to give Eva a ride home. / to stay a little longer.
7. to drive carefully.

Section 5:

3. Working on a long project is difficult.
4. It feels great to complete a job on time.
5. It’s a good idea to reward yourself for finishing a project.
6. It’s very helpful to be in a support group.
7. Meeting people with the same problem is good.

Section 6:

For months I was thinking about going to a support group for procrastinators, but I kept putting it off! Last night I finally decided to go, and I’m glad I did. I’m not alone! There were a lot of people there with the same problem as me. I expected to be bored, but it was really quite interesting—and helpful. I even knew some of the other students there. I remembered meeting a few of them at a school party last year. I really enjoyed talking to Todd, and before I left I promised to come again. I have a math test tomorrow, so I really should stop writing now and start studying. See, I’ve already learned something from being in this group! I have to stop making excuses and start my work! Now!

Section 7:

Things Eva Does: 3, 4, 6
Things Eva Doesn’t Do: 2, 5, 7

Sections 8-10:

Answers will vary.

Section 11:

EVA: I remember meeting you.
TODD: I hope to see you here again.

PAT: I quit making excuses.
LEE: I decided to join the group.

UTA: I keep trying to change.
KAY: I can’t afford to fail.

LEV: I finished writing my paper!
JEFF: I learned to start projects early.

Sections 12-13:

Answers will vary.