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AIMS: Verbs followed by infinitive with to or the -ing form • Zero article or plural forms for general nouns • Writing a problem and solution essay for Task 2 • Checking writing for common mistakes
1. Complete the speech bubbles with the words from the box. Then match each person to the correct photo.
1. Generally, I like driving, but in the when there is a lot of traffic, it can be really frustrating. The roads are really busy here so there are all the time. PHOTO:
2. I work in the city and I to work by underground. It's really quick and easy, but it can also be extremely - I almost never get a seat! PHOTO:
3. I take the bus to school because the is cheap and there are discounts for students. Also, the is fast and reliable. PHOTO:
4. I often travel with my work, so I spend a lot of time in airports. I like flying, but I worry about the amount of that is caused by the airline industry. PHOTO:
2. Some verbs can be followed by an infinitive with to or an -ing form.
Verb + infinitive with to
I expect to see him at the airport.
I promise to visit you next week.
Everyone wants to travel to other countries.
He appears to be travel sick!
I always choose to travel by train.
We planned to catch the 10.30 bus.
He decided to buy a new car.
Verb + -ing
I enjoy travelling by train.
Some people cannot resist driving everywhere.
She suggested driving to the airport.
They considered taking the underground.
Write the correct option.
1. The government promised not (to increase /increasing) the price of train travel.
2. Many people enjoy (to travel/ travelling) by plane.
3. We suggest (to find/ finding) alternative sources of fuel.
4. People want (to travel/ travelling) cheaply.
5. Oil companies are considering (to raise / raising) petrol prices.
6. The government plans (to change / changing) their policy on air travel.
7. We can expect (to see / seeing) a rise in the number of people who own cars.
8. I have decided (to commute / commute) to work by bus.
3. Complete the text by putting the verbs in brackets in the correct form (tense followed by to or -ing).
Many people (1) (enjoy - drive), but they should try to walk as much as possible. Although using public transport is better than driving, it still pollutes the environment. If everyone (2) (decide - walk) at least twice a week, this might have a significant effect on levels of pollution. People who (3) (choose - walk) to work or school might also become fitter. People who manage to walk a short distance every day (4) (appear - feel) healthier and less stressed. Unfortunately many people are unable (5) (resist - use) their cars because they have busy lives.
4. To talk about things in general, we often use a noun with zero (= no) article or a plural:
I try to use public transport. (not 'the public transport')
Cars cause a lot of pollution (not 'the cars')
However, with specific nouns we need an article (a / an or the):
Get into the car. (= I know which car).
I want to buy a car. (= I don't know which car)
The sun is a long way from the earth. (= only one sun and one earth in our solar system.)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the noun in brackets (plural, zero article or plus a / an / the).
1. cause less pollution than cars. (train)
2. is a common problem in cities. (pollution)
3. is a common way of travelling in town. (public transport)
4. are one of the most popular forms of transport. (car)
5. You'll need to travel to other countries. (passport)
6. You can book flights and accommodation on. (Internet)
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