1 Choose the correct option, then complete the sentences with the words in the box.
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1 I would like to be / being given a chance to prove ……myself…… .
2 This product must not be / being consumed under any ………………. .
3 I expect everyone in the class to be / being treated ………………. .
4 I can’t imagine to be / being invited to Buckingham ………………. .
5 She was the first woman to be / being elected as leader of her ………………. .
6 I’m fed up with to be / being ignored all the ………………. .
7 Our cat really enjoys to be / being scratched on his ………………. .
8 I want this package to be / being delivered after six o’ ………………. .
Answer
2 be … circumstances
3 to be … equally
4 being … Palace
5 to be … country
6 being … time
7 being … tummy
8 to be … clock
2 Put a tick (✓) if the sentence is correct or a cross (✗) if it is incorrect. Correct the mistakes.
1 He’s a lovely dog but he refuses being picked up. ✗
……He’s a lovely dog but he refuses to be picked up. ……
2 The plumber insisted on being paid straight away. ……
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3 I really appreciate to be a part of your team. ……
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4 I can’t stand being made to sing songs at school. ……
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5 Wren and Hooke intended the Monument to be used as a telescope. ……
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6 Can you imagine be sending to prison for something you didn’t do? ……
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7 I would like being sent some information please. ……
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8 There’s no point to be carried if you can walk. ……
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Answer
2 ✓
3 ✗ I really appreciate being a part of your team.
4 ✓
5 ✓
6 ✗ Can you imagine being sent to prison for something you didn’t do?
7 ✗ I would like to be sent some information please.
8 ✗ There’s no point being carried if you can walk.
3 Complete the second sentences in each pair so they mean the same as the first. Use the passive form be/to be/being + past participle.
1 I love people giving me presents.
I ……love being given presents. ……
2 I didn’t think they would invite me.
I ………………………. . ……………………… .
3 I want people to recognise my mother’s achievements.
I ………………………. . ……………………… .
4 He was the last one they chose.
He ………………………. . ……………………… .
5 I remember them telling me: ‘You’re a leader’.
I ………………………. . ……………………… .
6 She isn’t expecting anyone to pay her for this work.
She ………………………. . ……………………… .
7 They still could accuse us.
We ………………………. . ……………………… .
8 I don’t mind them contacting me in the morning.
I ………………………. . ……………………… .
Answer
2 didn’t think I would be invited.
3 want my mother’s achievements to be recognised.
4 was the last (one) to be chosen.
5 remember being told: ‘You’re a leader’.
6 isn’t expecting to be paid for this work.
7 could still be accused.
8 don’t mind being contacted in the morning.
4 Complete the conversation with the correct infinitive or -ing form of the verbs in the box. Some verbs are in the passive.
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Presenter: At just 14, Noemi Schmidt is the youngest person 1……to be awarded…… the prestigious Green Leopard Award. Noemi, please tell us what this is all about.
Noemi: So, a few years ago I set up ‘Pouchless’ – a rescue centre for orphan baby kangaroos.
Presenter: That’s very sad, but also amazing! How did you come up with the idea?
Noemi: One day my dad and I found a kangaroo which was unlucky enough 2…………………………. by a car. Inside its pouch was a baby, still alive. We made some calls and I remember 3…………………………. that there was nowhere for the baby kangaroo to go. So, I convinced my dad 4…………………………. the rescue centre. I just wanted 5…………………………. these poor animals a chance.
Presenter: And how long do they stay with you?
Noemi: The males stay until they’re about three. As soon as they’re fully grown, they need 6…………………………. back into the wild.
Presenter: And how do you feel about the award you’ve just won?
Noemi: I mean, it’s incredible 7…………………………. such a prize, but at the end of the day, I’m just a kid who enjoys 8…………………………. that animals are safe and happy.
Presenter: Noemi, you’re a star and we wish you the best of luck for the future!
Answer
2 to be hit / to have been hit
3 being told
4 to start
5 to give
6 to be released
7 to be given
8 making sure
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