E x e r c ise 6. Rephrase u s in g the Gerund: e.g. Can we find out anything about the Universe
if we simply talk about it? You say: Can we find out anything about the Universe
simply by talking about it? 1. She used
to buy Christmas presents
early, hide them away and
forget all about them. (She had a habit o f ___ ). 2.
To cram for a test is
to prepare oneself for it through
hard and quick study, ( b y ___ hard and quickly). 3. People
would like to learn today what sort o f life they
will be leading tomorrow. (___ are interested i n ___ ). 4. What really matters is
whether you concern natural and social phenomena prospectively. (___ are interested i n ____). 5. Robert insisted
that everybody call his apartment “cell”. (___ on calling ___ ). 6. A scientist can expose a
paradox or inconsistency within accepted theories
even if he never lifts a test tube. ( ___without
e v e r___ ). 7. I get pleasure
when I receive and read your letters.
(I e n jo y ___ ). 8. John really
makes me bored
because he is constantly talking about his career. (John makes be bored by his
so much
Exercise 7. Complete the utterances focusing on “to help to d o ”/ ”help d o ”/ ”can ’t help/couldn’t help doing ”.
Remember: We say:
“help to do ” and
“help do ” (infinitive with and without
to): My adviser helped
me to choose a selective. Or He helped me choose a selective.
Can’t/couldn’t help doing something =' can’t/couldn’t stop oneself from doing it: Sorry I can’t
help overhearing. You were talking so loud.
1. The candidate made a speech emphasizing the need for collaboration. We couldn't help
___• 2. The boss is very supportive o f the idea. He just can’t h e lp ___
, I am afraid. 3. Part o f your
job as a President’s secretary is t o ___ organize conferences and keep him informed. 4. Being a
seasoned traveler, Michael was fully prepared for the long delay at the airport. I couldn’t h e lp ___.
5. Books on the philosophy o f scie n c e ___ us think like scientists. 6. I can’t h e lp ____when you
have to deal with that charming incompetent fellow in their office.
