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1 Sort these words out.

Collect Play Do

stamps comics sports cards board games cards the piano crosswords puzzles yoga

2 Write the -ing forms of the verbs in Task 1. collecting, playing, doing

3a) Write the -ing forms of the verbs below. write letters — writing letters argue with your friend — arguing with your friends make excuses — making excuses chat on the phone — chatting on the phone b) Use word combinations from 'a' in the following sentences.

1 I enjoy chatting on the phone

2 I like arguing with my friends

3 I hate making excuses

4 I often get bored with writing letters

5 Fill in the right preposition,

1 He is good at making things.

2 You are interested in solving problems.

3 She is fond of writing poetry.

4 You are bored with doing the same thing over and over again.

5 I look forward to going to my best friend's party.

6 She is tired of listening to other people's advice.

6 Fill in using the -ing form of the verb in brackets. When I was little I used to do gymnastics but I gave it up because it was too tiring. When I was eleven I got interested in swimming (swim). I soon started training (train) at the local swimming pool. My results were not brilliant because I wasn't fast enough but I loved being (be) in the water so my coach suggested switching (switch to) synchronised swimming. I soon began winning (win) in competitions and grew very fond of practicing (practice) with other girls. I'm looking forward to taking (take) part in the UK competition next year.

7a) Look at these sentences taken from a horoscope. Fill on the verbs from the box.

1 You like taking risks.

2 You are good at telling jokes.

3 You quickly get tired of doing things and don't have much patience.

4 You enjoy helping other people.

5 You are good at giving orders. You are a born leader.

6 You hate wasting time.