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67 Complete the sentences below with an infinitive construction so that they are (or could be) true for you. Example: On my last holiday, I decided to go scuba diving. 33 a 1 On my last holiday, I decided … 2 It was a tempting offer, but I hesitated … 3 I love travelling, but I can’t afford … 4 As soon as I have enough money, I intend … 5 You won’t believe this, but I’ve never managed … 6 On long train rides, I tend … 7 I had planned … on my trip, but then everything went wrong. 8 When I was travelling, I once attempted … 9 For my next holiday, I hope … Now compare your sentences in pairs. Did your partner write anything that you find surprising/ interesting? Ask him/her to tell you more about it. Example: A: On my last holiday, I decided to go scuba diving. B: Really? Did you enjoy it? Yesterday a famous traveller came to your school to give a talk, and he had lots of valuable advice for young travellers: b “Travelling is a wonderful experience for young people. Remember that old saying ‘Travelling broadens the mind’? That’s absolutely true, and now is the time for you to see the world. Don’t miss all the wonderful opportunities for travelling that you have at your age – InterRail Passes, for example. Oh, and don’t bring your parents. Get out of your comfort zone and go by yourself! This might seem scary at first, but I’m convinced that you’ll love it. When you’re famous travellers yourselves, I will come and listen to your talks.” 34 Unfortunately, your friend missed the talk. Tell him/her what the speaker said using the verbs below with an infinitive construction: Language box Remember how to report what somebody said: My friend advised me to see Thailand. The police told them not to get into strangers’ cars. Example: He advised us to leave our parents at home. advise encourage promise remind tell warn Gerunds and infinitives With some verbs, the meaning can change depending on whether they are followed by a gerund (verb + -ing ) or an infinitive. Can you explain the difference in meaning? He stopped smoking./He stopped to smoke. See Grammar revisited, Gerunds and infinitives , p. 174. LANGUAGE 35 a M p. 27 Complete the sentences below using either a gerund or an infinitive. 1 I know I have a bus ticket somewhere in my bag. I clearly remember … (buy) it. 2 You should stop … (waste) your time waiting for the bus. Ride your bike instead! 3 We must remember … (pack) our passports and visas for the trip. 4 Have you tried … (contact) your country’s embassy? They should be able to help you. 5 I can’t go on … (hitchhike) everywhere, it’s too dangerous. 6 I regret … (not travel) more when I was young. What a wasted opportunity! 7 Marty was walking down the street when his phone rang. He stopped … (take) the call. Get together in small groups. Come up with new example sentences for the verbs from the box on the right, using gerunds or infinitives. Write them down as gapped sentences (see exercise 35b). Give your sentences to a different group to fill in and see if they get it right. b go regret remember stop try 36 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv