Lesson XXVI: ING-AF in the Object Block Position

Exercise: C.2.2. Practice ING-AF in the Subject Block Position Listen to the statement. Use ING-Object Form to express the same idea For example: Bill teaches English . It is a hard work . TEACHING ENGLISH IS A HARD WORK . Ted writes short stories . It requires great talent . WRITING SHORT STORIES REQUIRES GREAT TALENT . 1. Carlos texts messages often. It takes a lot of time. 2. Tom takes pictures. It is a good hobby. 3. Our family plays chess. It provides many hours of entertainment. 4. John sells cars. It is a profitable business. 5. We must take an examination. That means extra hours of study. 6. Mary visited Niagara Falls. It was wonderful. 7. I read the newspaper every day. It helps in learning English. 8. Jerry completed the forms. It fulfilled the requirements. 9. Fred sent an e-mail message. It was much faster than writing a letter. 10. Bob drinks a quart of milk every day. It is healthful. 11. Ted plays baseball. It provides relaxation. 12. Betty learned to speak Chinese. It was difficult. Exercise: C.2.3. Practice ING-AF in the Subject Block Position Rephrase the statements. For example: It ’ s a good habit to walk a mile after supper . WALKING A MILE AFTER SUPPER IS A GOOD HABIT . 1. It builds up reader's imagination to read books. 2. It improves efficiency to work with computers. 3. It’s an unforgettable experience to dive around coral atolls. 4. It enriches student's vocabulary to learn new words. 5. It improves pronunciation to speak loudly during the class. 6. It protects the environment to ride bicycles instead of driving cars. 7. It might part you from your wife if you snore in sleep. 8. It could be a tough task to study human nature.