Mammals. The Gerund Activity 1 Read the given text and make your essential assignments

Activity 2
Complete Emma's letter to her friend Kirsty. Put in a preposition and an ing-form.
Thank you (► ) for inviting (invite) me to come and see you next month. I'm already excited
(1)…………….(see) you again.
You must be very pleased (2)......................(get) the job you wanted. Congratulations. Personally,
1 wouldn't be keen (3)................................ (travel) forty miles to work.
I apologize (4)……………(not write) sooner, but a week in bed with flu has prevented me
(5)………….(do) anything. I haven't even felt (6)………… (write) letters
until today. I must be getting better because I'm starting to feel bored (7)………(do)
nothing. I'm thinking (8) ......................(go) back to work tomorrow.


Activity 3
This structure is often used in instructions (sentences which tell people what to do).
Put in before or after and the ing-form of the verb in brackets.
► Replace the top on the bottle after taking (take) the medicine.
1 Read the contract through carefully ......................................................... (sign) it.
2 You shouldn't have a bath straight ...................................................... (eat) a meal.
3 …………………………(leave) home ring the airport to check that your flight is on schedule.
4 Always put your skis away carefully ............................................................(use) them.
5 Be sure to switch off the electricity ........................................................(change) a fuse.
6 Make sure the safety chain is on..............................................................(open) the door.