Question

b) Complete the sentences below by using the '-ing' gerund form of the verbs in the box (Gerund as a subject). Sleep/ eat/cook/read/find/ 1. 2. 3. 4. sing/ smoke/ talk/ cycle/learn/ fly/ drink /drive/shop/ swim/ watch lots of vegetables is important for good health. a parking space is difficult in the mornings. to work is a great way to get some exercise. books and magazines can help you to learn English. is fun. I love making dinner for my friend. is a great way to get fit, but I'm afraid of the water! is an activity that all animals do. However, did you know that cats sleep 5. 6. 7. for two-thirds of their lives? 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. cigarettes is very bad for your health. TV is bad for my eyes. That's what my mother says. about other people and cultures is fascinating. is my sister's favorite hobby. She has a great voice. and underage is a serious crime. is boring! I hate shopping malls! is not allowed during the exam. makes me nervous. I prefer traveling by train.​

Answer 1

Eating lots of vegetables is important for good health.

Finding a parking place is difficult in the morning.

Reading books and magazines can help you to learn English.

Swimming is a great way to get fit, but I'm afraid of the water!

Sleeping is an activity that all animals do.

However, did you know that cats sleep spending two-thirds of their lives?

Smoking cigarettes is very bad for your health.

Watching TV is bad for my eyes.

Singing about other people and culture is fascinating.

Singing is my sister's favourite hobby.

Shopping is boring!

Talking is not allowed during the exam.

Driving makes me nervous.