Lesson 2. Teen Generation. 1

Sort these words out.

a) Write the -ing forms of the verbs below.

write letters -                

argue with your friend -                        

make excuses -               

chat on the phone -                   

b) Use word combinations from 'a' in the following sentences.

1 I enjoy                       .

2 I like                         .

3 I hate                .

4 I often get bored with                 .

Fill in the right preposition.

1 He is good    [in, at]making things.

2 You are interested    [in, to] solving problems.

3 swhe is fond:    [of, at] writing poetry.

4 You are bored      [with, to] doing the same thing over and over again.

5 I look forward    [of, to]going to my best friend's party.

6 She is tired    [in, of] listening to other people's advice.

Fill in using the -ing form of the verb in brackets.

When I was little used to do gymnastics but I gave it up because it was too tiring. When I was eleven i got interested in          (swm). I soon started          (train) at the local swimming pool. My results were hot brilliant because I wasn't fast enough but i loved        (be) in the water so my coach suggeated           (switch) to synchronised swimming. I soon began         in competitions andgrew very fond of            (practise) with other girls. I'm looking forward to        ( take) part in the UK competition next year.

Match the words on the left with those ones on the right. Then, use these pairs of words to make sentences about different teenage groups.