Complete part (c) of each sentence in a suitable way, starting with a verb.
1 Most people want:
a to be rich b to get married с ........................................
2 A lot of people can't stand:
a getting wet b getting up early с ........................................
3 Most people enjoy:
a going to parties b lying on a beach с .........................................
4 On hot days most people don't feel like:
a working b eating big meals с ......................................
5 Most people expect:
a to be happy b to find a job they will like с .....................................
6 A lot of people don't mind:
a washing up b ironing с ....................................
7 Some parents make their teenage children:
a wear certain clothes b do housework с ....................................
8 Other parents let their teenage children:
a wear what they like b stay out all night с ...................................
Now think about each of the above statements. Are they true, and are they (or were they) true for you?
Read the story and answer the questions below.
When Julie was 17, her father said she could go on holiday with two school friends. He also said that he would lend her the money for the hotel, but she must pay for the flight and her entertainment. Julie was delighted and said she would bring him back a wonderful present, and pay him back in six months. First they had to decide where to go. They looked at lots of brochures and finally agreed on a two-week holiday in the south of France. They had a great time, but unfortunately Julie spent all her money and forgot to buy a present for her father.
1 What did Julie's father let her do? He let ..............................................
2 And what did he offer to do? He offered ........................................
3 But what did he refuse to do? He refused........................................
4 In return what did Julie promise? She promised ..................................
5 What did the three girls decide? They decided ..................................
6 What did Julie forget? She forgot.....................................