My English Classroom : infinitive-gerund test

Variant 1.

Task 1 Put the verbs into infinitive or ing-form. Support your answer with the appropriate rule item.

1. I don't like to sing/singing in public. (after like both inf. and gerund are possible)

2.It's no use ______________ her. She won't listen.(tell)

3. I'm still too upset about it. (talk)

4. Don't disturb him. He's busy .(work)

5. Stop your nails! (bite)

6. Don't expect him you any money.(lend)

7. I've decided him. (leave)

8. Mum made me my medicine. (take)

9. She agreed him 1000 euro. (lend)

10. He denied the stolen goods. (receive)

Task 2 Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (11—16). There are two choices you don't need to use.

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HATS WORTH

Chatsworth House contains a vast collection of objects d'art of every description. The garden is justly famous for its landscaping and waterworks. From June to August a band plays every Sunday afternoon. At 3.30 every day there is a live milking demonstration with an expert commentary by the milker. The Stables Tea Bar provides excellent home made food and refreshments. Gift and Garden shops. Chatsworth is open every day from 3 1 s t March to 27t h October 1985, 11.30am-4.30pm. Coach parking, free.

LILFORD PARK

This 240-acre country park is an ideal place for a family outing. At the Children's farm there is a variety of animals including shaggy Highland cattle, small Dexter catlle, fallow deer and wallabies, Shetland ponies, and other domestic pets. The adventure playground and its tree houses is a must for the children. The log cabin cafeteria will seat 70 people and serves grills, snacks and teas. In addition, visitors may picnic in the grounds.

Open: Daily from Easter to end October 10am-6pm. In view of the large number of birds and animals, regret no dogs.

PHOENIX PARK

Join the birds and animals for a great family day out. An ever-changing stock of over 3,000 birds of different species, Parrots, Cockatoos, Toucans. There are many animals. Monkeys and Marmosets from the old and the new world, Indian Leopard Cats, Miniature Horses, Gazelles and many more.

Most of the birds and animals are available for sale or exchange. Phoenix Park will also consider giving a good home to any unwanted or injured pets or animals.

Open: Every day of the year, except Christmas Day, from 10am till dusk.

Car and coach parking free.

SPRINGFIELDS

During the spring the 25-acre gardens provide a spectacle of colour with tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other bulbous flowers. The Summer display provides a fine collection of 12,000 rose bushes including many newly-bred varieties.Free gardening catalogues are available to all visitors. Advice is freely given and all plants are clearly labeled.

There is a restaurant and cafeteria/teashop. A garden centre and shop, maze, free children's games and lake stocked with large carp all add to the enjoyment of a visit.

NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Newstead was the former home of the poet Byron in the early 19t h century, but the history of the building goes back 800 years. The house contains possessions of the poet, manuscripts, letters and first editions, pictures and furniture. The house is set in beautiful parkland of over 300 acres; lakes and waterfalls, a Japanese watergarden, Rock and Rose gardens.

Open: The House is open from Good Friday until 30t h September every afternoon from 2 pm to 6 pm (last admission 5.15pm) Coach parking, free

THE CHATEAU

The Chateau stands in the middle of a circular park with four paths running in line with the four

geographical directions.

During the tour you can admire rare collections which are nowhere else to be seen. These include a

valuable collection of Meissen porcelain, an exhibit of ceremonial and travel coaches owned by bishops

and archibishops from the 18t h to 20t h centuries and an exhibit of historical children's prams.

Which place of interest __

A can't be visited in the morning?

В gives you a chance to see a collection of china?

C may provide shelter for animals?

D is especially interesting for gardeners?

E teaches visitors crafts?

F can be visited only by people, coming without dogs?

G is attractive for those fond of live music?

H can't be visited by children?

Variant 2.

Task 1. Put the verbs into infinitive or ing-form.Support your answer with the appropriate rule item.

My mother is an amazing woman. She is 87 years old and she still enjoys 0) going out (go out) for a walk every day. She doesn't mind 1) (do) all her housework and she's glad
2) (help) her elderly neighbours when they can't 3) (go) to the shops. She is too old 4) (dig) the garden any more. She stopped 5) (do) the last year but she is still healthy enough 6) (mow) the grass! In the summer she still goes 7) (swim) whe it's warm and she lets her grandchildren 8) (bury) her in the sand. She often says "It's no good 9) (be) alive if you don't enjoy yourself ". I'd love 10) (be) like my mother when I'm her age.

Task 2. Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (11—16). There are two choices you don't need to use.

11. Kenya holiday, safari and cultural tour

Discover the contrasting scenery, wildlife environments and cultures of the Maasai Mara, Rift Valley Lakes, Abedares, Mt Kenya forests and the rugged northern game parks of Samburu and Buffalo Springs. On the way you will experience some of the day-to-day life of the Maasai, Kikuyu and Samburu peoples — visit their villages, homes and farms and be guided by them through their lands and life. Mix of hotel, lodge, easy camping and bungalow accommodation.

12. Gorilla Safari & the Masai Mara

We start with a journey through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha and the prolific Masai Mara for an exceptional two days of game viewing. Crossing into Uganda, we have a free day at Jinja where there is the option of an exhilarating day's rafting on the Nile, followed by a guided nature walk at Lake Mburo N.R the next day. Finally we head into Rwanda for the highlight of the trip - the opportunity to see the gorillas. This close-up encounter is arguably the most sensational wildlife experience of them all and is a wonderful end to a remarkable trip.

13. Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday

Big game, comfortable lodges and the true African bush - this trip gives you the best of all worlds. You start with two nights at a small hotel complex just outside Dar es Salaam. Your first sights of the immense unspoiled wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve will be from the window of a train as you journey from Dar Es Salaam.

You then embark on three days of wonderful game viewing by j e ep and by boat, exploring the habitats found in this relatively unknown reserve.

14. Boutique hotel in Dahab, Egypt

With uninterrupted sea views from every bed and a private balcony or terrace in every room, this intimate design hotel is the perfect break from everyday life. The hotel is inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and the Red Sea, with natural earth colour design and antique woodcraft interiors. Enjoy long days in the palm tree garden around the pool or explore other activities during your escape.

15. Madagascar holidays, The lost continent

The fourth largest and one of the most diverse islands of the world Madagascar is solely unique – nicknamed the "8th continent" because of its diversity of species! Brimming with endemic fauna and flora and with a culture, geography and climate so diverse one will never be disappointed when travelling through this amazing country. One moment you can be driving through pristine rainforest filled with lemurs and chameleons and the next you can be out on the savannah plains-or white sandy beaches!

16. Mt Meru

Mt Mera (4,566m) is only 50km from Kilimanjaro but with superb trekking and immense natural

beauty the excellent potential for acclimatization on this volcano is often overlooked.

With an armed ranger escort we avoid the main track and take a route up through the ancient forest. Higher up there is thrilling trekking around the crater rim with stunning views across to Kilimanjaro or back to the plains and volcanoes of the Great Rift Valle

Which of the tours will let you

A have a relaxed holiday in style?

В take part in water activities and hiking?

C enjoy incredible natural variety?

D get acquainted with the locals' way of life?

E travel by different means of transport?

F try out climbing a mountain?

G experience underwater swimming?

H take part in folk festivals?