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PW. Open the brackets and act out the dialogue.

Khadija: How do you think, is watching TV a waste of time? Why do you think so?
Shahin: I don’t think so. It (to depend) on you. I enjoy (to watch) TV. But we don’t have to watch TV more than 2-3 hours a day.
Khadija: What programs are interesting for you? Do you have a favourite TV program?
Shahin: Oh, yes! I love (to watch) sport programs. My brother also (to like) Sport and Nature programs. “The World of Animals" program is his favourite one. You can get a lot of information about them on TV. And what about your favourite programs?
Khadija: Well, I prefer (to listen) to classical music. So, I love Music programs.
Shahin: Oh, great! I also enjoy (to listen) to classical and pop music. I think it is very enjoyable. You know, nowadays there are many musical show programs on TV.

GRAMMAR FOCUS

Verb + ing | Verb + to/ing | Verb + to
enjoy stop finish suggest mind | start begin like love prefer need | want expect promise ask decide tell learn try
Note: Many verbs that show preference (things that we like or don’t like) are followed by - ing, e.g. enjoy, mind. After some verbs it is possible to use the - ing form or the Infinitive with - to, e.g. love, hate.
Sample: We enjoy dancing. My friend decided to go to Mexico. Murad loves playing/to play football.

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CW. Complete the sentences using "to" or "ing" paying attention to "Grammar Focus".

1. Do you enjoy....other countries?
2. My sister loves .... very much.
3. We tried ... more facts about new school systems.
4. Aydan’s father decided .... his old car.
5. Elnur likes ... by train.
6. The visitor wanted ... many historical places.
7. My brother hates ... early.

a) to get up
b) to visit
c) to sell
d) to get
e) to see
f) to travel
g) to dance