Exercise 3.6

Complete the text with the infinitive or –ing form of the verbs.

 

Dear Susie,

I really apologize for (1) … (not/reply) to your letter, but I’m very busy at work now. I’m writing (2) … (thank) you for your invitation. Of course, I’d love (3) … (stay) with your family next weekend.

I have decided (4) … (come) by train. You know, I love (5) … (drive) but I don’t like the idea of (6) … (sit) in a traffic jam for half the weekend!

I’m planning (7) … (catch) the 9:40 from Paddington Station. Please, don’t worry about (8) … (meet) me at the station. It’s not so far from your house, so I don’t mind (9) … (walk). I can enjoy (10) … (breathe) fresh air, (11) … (smell) flowers and (12) … (admire) green grass!

By the way, I’d like (13) … (buy) some presents for your twins. I was thinking of (14) … (bring) them each a Lego. Are they still fond of (15) … (play) with it? Let me (16) … (know) as soon as possible.

I am looking forward to (17) … (see) you and (18) … (hear) all your news. I have some interesting things I need (19) … (tell) you. Besides, I promised (20) … (show) you the photos from my birthday party.

See you soon.

Love,

Amy.