unit 53 verbs with ing

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53.

He tried to avoid answering my question.

Could you please stop making so much noise?

I enjoy listening to music.

I considered applying for the job but in the end I decided against it.

Have you finished reading the newspaper yet?

We need to change our routine. We can't go on living like this.

I don't mind you using the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.

My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.

I've put off writing the letters so many times. I really must do it today.

What a stupid thing to do. Can you imagine anybody being so stupid?

I've given up trying to lose weight. It is impossible.

If you invest your money on stock market you risk losing it.

3.2

What shall we do? We could go to the zo. She suggested going to the zoo.

Do you want to play tennis? No, not really. He didn't fancy playing tennis.

You were driving too fast. Yes, it's true. Sorry. She admitted driving fast.

Why don't we go for a swim? Good idea! She suggested going for a swim.

You broke the CD player. No I didn't! He denied breaking the CD player.

Can you Wait a few minutes? Sure, no problem! They didn't mind waiting.

do53.3

I can do what I want and you can't stop me. You can't stop me doing what I want.

It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hours. It's better to avoid traveling during the rush hours.

Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend? Shall we postpone painting the kitchen? (put off)

Could you turn the radio down, please? Would you mind turning the radio down?

Please don't interrupt me all the time. Would you mind not interrumpting me all the time?

53.4

She is very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her.

I'm not feeling very well. I don't fancy doing this.

I'm afraid there aren't any chairs. I hope you don't mind standing.

It was a beautiful day, so I suggested going out for a walk.

It was very funny. I couldn't stop laughing.

My car isn't very reliable. It keeps braking down all the time.

Rush hours - hora punta

Reliable (rilajbel) - confiable

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53.2

53.3+53.4

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