Exercise 3.7

Two groupmates are talking about their plans before their final exams. Complete the dialogue with the infinitive or –ing form of the verbs.

¾ Do you have any special plans for the coming weekend?

¾ Well, I have to revise for my exam but I promised (1) … (help) my younger brother. He’s doing a project now. He wants (2) … (research) our family history but he’s not very good at (3) … (use) the Internet. It’s a really interesting project and it makes my brother (4) … (think) a lot. On Sunday we’re going to the country. Would you like (5) … (join) us? There’s a lake next to our house, and we often go (6) … (swim) there.

¾ Oh, I can’t (7) … (swim) well, I’m thinking of (8) … (have) lessons.

¾ Don’t worry. I’ll help you. Actually, I taught my brother (9) … (swim).

¾ Did you? OK, I’ll come then. Do you mind (10) … (have) my dog around?

¾ No problem.

¾ And what are your plans for the future?

¾ I’m going to Britain after my exams for three months. I’m planning (11) … (travel) around the Lake District and Scotland. I’m fond of (12) … (visit) places I’ve never been to. I’d also like (13) … (stay) in London. I’m really looking forward to (14) … (make) new friends and I hope (15) … (improve) my English.