Look at these examples from the podcast about Zotter. What other verbs do you know that use the same pattern? Josef Zotter … has managed to become a pioneer … he avoids dealing with middlemen … Look at the verbs below. 1 Which of these verbs can be followed by an -ing form or a preposition + -ing form? 2 Which can be followed by to + infinitive? 3 Which can be followed by both? Is there a difference in meaning? Add prepositions to these sentences. 1 Farmers aim establishing long-term business relations with the company. 2 This formula succeeded getting 234 families away from growing coca. 3 His simple recipe drug dealing is to offer people alternatives. 4 Zotter avoids dealing middlemen. Complete these sentences using an -ing form. 1 I wouldn’t mind … 3 You can’t always avoid … 5 I’m quite used to … 2 Consumers should consider … 4 I vaguely remember … Example: I wouldn’t mind volunteering for a fair-trade project. Complete these sentences using -ing forms or to + infinitive. 1 I definitely remember (post) the order. 2 He considered (purchase) the cocoa beans directly from the farmers. 3 As responsible consumers we should aim (buy) sustainable products at fair prices. 4 In recent years many farmers have stopped (use) pesticides. 5 The CEO of the public limited company agreed (look) into ethical sourcing. Language focus -ing form or to + infinitive 10 a b remember finish manage offer regret decide mind suggest imagine agree enjoy postpone prepare risk avoid aim stop start consider succeed be used to give up c d e Globalisation In which contexts have you heard of globalisation? Does it have positive or negative connotations for you? Come up with your own definition. Read the definition from the website of ‘Globalization 101’ and compare it with your own. Speaking 11 a b “What is globalization? Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. This process has effects on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.” Form a total of five groups. In each group, discuss effects of globalisation in one of the highlighted areas in b. In your group, make a list of positive and negative aspects. Report and discuss your ideas in class. c 128 Language skills Extras Explore 10 Trading with the world Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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