1. Richard is expecting (us/our) to go to class tomorrow.
2. You shouldn’t rely on (him/his) calling you in the morning.
3. They don’t approve of (us/our) leaving early.
4. George asked (me/my) to call him last night.
5. We understand (him/his) having to leave early.
6. John resented (George/George’s) loosing the paper.
7. We object to (the defense attorney/ the defense attorney’s) calling the extra witness.
8. We are expecting (Henry/ Henry’s) to call us.
9. They are looking forward to (us/our) visiting them.
10. Susan regrets (John/ John’s) being in trouble.
Ex. 3 Complete the conversation. Put in a to-infinitive or an ing form.
e.g. A: I hear you sometimes sail to France in your boat.
B: That’s right. I really enjoy sailing.
1. A: Are you going to organize our trip?
B: yes, of course, I’ve agreed ….. it.
2. A: You wear a uniform at work, don’t you?
B: Yes, I have to, though I dislike ….. it.
3. A: Do you think they’ll approve the plan?
B: yes, I’m quite sure they’ll decide …. it.
4. A: What time will you be back?
B: Oh, I expect ….back some time around nine.
5. A: Did I remind you about the dinner tonight?
B: Yes, thank you. You keep …. me.
6. A: Was your decision the right one, do you think?
B: yes, luckily. In the end it proved…. the best thing for everyone.
7. A: Do you still work at the post-office?
B: No, I gave up … there last year.
8. A: have ICM bought the company?
B: Well, they offered …it.
9. A: I’m sorry you had to wait all that time.
B: Oh, It’s all right. I didn’t mind…
Ex.4 Make sentences from the notes.
e.g.: Tessa/want/ buy/ a new coat/soon.
Tessa wants to buy a new coat soon.
1. We/must/ avoid/waste/ as much time.
2. Sometimes/a country/refuse/take part/ in the Olympics.
3. I/like/see/the Rocky Mountains/ some day.
4. I/mean/give/Judy/a nice welcome/yesterday.
5. I/always/like/see/my doctor/once a year.
6. The buses/usually/stop/run/before midnight.
7. I/can/t/face/get up/at five/tomorrow.
8. Last year/we/make/an agreement/work together.
9. Yesterday/you/promise/ carry on/shoot/the film.
10. My father/seem/get better/now.
Ex.5 Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.
e.g.: The man kept ask us for money. The man kept asking us for money.
1. We’ve finished to decorate the flat.
2. I regret say what I did.
3. Tessa decided go not to work.
4. Do you mind help me?
5. I’m beginning getting worried.
6. I can’t afford buy a new car.
7. I hope to avoid to make things worse.
8. Peter seems gone away already.
Ex. 6 Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.
e.g.: I wish I hadn’t sold my bike.
I regret selling my bike.
1. The children were eager to see their presents. (want)
2. I hate to get up in the dark.(stand)
3. By chance I saw your brother yesterday. (happened)
4. The shop usually operates ten minutes late. (tends)
5. Would you like to go for a walk? (fancy)
6. The police continued to watch the house. (carried)
7. Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my mind. (forget)
UNIT II: MAKING TELEPHONE CALLS. BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE. EQUIVALENTS OF MODAL VERBS
Making telephone calls.
1. Read and compare two dialogues. Which one is a private call and which is a business call. What difference is between them?
a) Sue: 7946 0008
Caller: Hello, could I speak to Jack Dawson, please
Sue: Yes, I’ll just get him for you. Who’s calling, please?
Caller: David Whitaker.
Sue: John! Phone!
Caller: Thanks.
Sue: He’s just coming.
Caller: Thank you.
b) Secretary: Acme manufacturing, may I help you?
Kunstler: Yes, please. This is Otto Kunstler from Swiss Trading Associates
calling for Tom Jones.
Secretary: Would you spell your name, please?
Kunstler: Yes: it is K-U-N-S-T-L-E-R.
Secretary: Thank you. Do you know which Department Mr.Jones is in?
Kunstler: I think he is in Marketing. Could you look it up for me?
Secretary: No trouble. Hmm, it looks like he is in Advertising.
Kunstler: Thank you. Could you put me through, please?
Secretary: One moment please. Oh, I'm afraid his line is busy. Would you like
to leave a message?
Kunstler: Yes, please. Can you ask him to call? My telephone number is 7856
7563.
Secretary: Ok, I'll make sure that he receives your message.
Kunstler: Thank you very much. Good bye.
Secretary: Goodbye. Thank you for calling.
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