II. Fill in each blank with a phrase or idiom from the box. Modify it if necessary. ( earn a living do a nine-to-five job take a course work flexitime make a bundle burn the midnight oil behind the scenes take into account make good progress get a promotion ) 1. He bought a few stocks and _______ in just a few years. 2. Some people don’t like _______ as they find it so boring to work in a job with a regular routine. 3. Gallatin tried _______ by teaching French in Harvard College. 4. She was always toadying to the boss, but she didn’t _______ out of it! 5. I’ve _______ in both English speaking and writing since I started this course. 6. Susan decided _______ in art and design because it’s a good way to progress her career. 7. My boss never _______ my extra hours of work, that’s why I need to change my job now. 8. I’d like _______ so I can spend more time taking care of my elderly mother. 9. Although he had retired, Brown remained active: _______ for years. 10. I have a big exam tomorrow so I’ll be _______ tonight. III. Underline the correct form. 1. She agreed not to tell/ not telling anyone about what had happened. 2. He disliked to work/ working with committees and avoided it whenever possible. 3. In court, she admitted to receive/ receiving almost $1 million as “consulting fees”. 4. They chose to stay/ staying in a cheap hotel but spend more money on meals. 5. I regretted not to learn / not learning to play the piano when I was younger. 6. Never rely on someone else’s memory. Learn to trust/ trusting your own. 7. Please, avoid to touch / touching the wires with wet hands. 8. Gina tried to open/ opening the door, but it seemed to be/ being stuck. 9. After finishing his studies, John intends to enrol / enrolling in a vocational course. 10. She postponed to make / making a decision on opening the new shop. 11. The police refuse to comment/ commenting on whether anyone has been arrested. 12. In spite of the traffic, we managed to get / getting to the airport in time. 13. Sometimes she would stop to cry / crying for a while, and it seemed that she was gaining control. 14. We started to learn! learning English in third year junior middle school. 15. This book is definitely worth to read/ reading and you will learn some useful leadership skills from it. IV. Complete the sentences with words from the box, using Verb + to-infinitive or Verb + V-ing. ( meet go take buy type spend sign be switch off listen change ban earn ) 1. Have you tried _______ the batteries? That might work. 2. She has decided _______ travelling for a year before starting university. 3. Did I mention _______ our clients on Monday? 4. Katherine appears _______ the most qualified person for the job. 5. On the way to the station, I stopped _______ a paper. 6. Do you remember _______ the lights before we came out? 7. You can’t expect _______ $3,000 per month as a fresh graduate. 8. I had finished _______ the report just minutes before it was due. 9. The council is considering _______ vehicles from the town centre to relieve congestion. 10. Don’t forget _______ the document as soon as you are finished. 11. If you are planning _______ classes in a summer term, remember that fewer courses are offered. 12. I always enjoy _______ to classical music whenever I’m feeling stressed. 13. Mom would love _______ time in the garden, taking care of her flowers and plants. V. Supply the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Having bought the house, they couldn’t afford _______ (furnish) it. 2. I could hardly imagine _______ (live) in such a remote and desolate spot. 3. He promised _______ (send) me a recommendation letter two days ago. 4. My boyfriend keeps _______ (change) his mind because he doesn’t truly know what he wants. 5. Both children deny _______ (break) the window, but I’m sure they did. 6. I must remember _______ (go) shopping later - we have no food! 7. Our memories are filled with things we never even meant _______ (remember). 8. Excuse me, would you mind _______ (clean) the table, please! 9. Peter pretended _______ (have) a stomachache and left work early. 10. I regret _______ (inform) that you have failed the application round for the teaching position. 11. I forgot _______ (mail) my check, so I paid the rent twice this month. 12. Clare offered _______ (take) me to the airport, which was very kind of her. 13. I continued _______ (work) till Sally came in and then we had supper. 14. I can’t stand _______ (stay) at home for long periods of time. 15. I’m glad it’s almost summertime - I just can’t wait _______ (go) swimming!