Grammar (verbs + to/ ing)
I can't stand ____ (watch) horror films.
I can't stand watching horror films.
Для ментального здоровья очень важно высыпаться.
Getting enough sleep is essential for mental health.
The Wind Rises is a/an ______ film, ______ a short story by Tatsuo Hori.
action hero animated based on character plot starring
animated
based on
I bought my sister a book for her birthday and got
her some flowers ______.
above all
meanwhile
as well
especially
on the one hand
as well
When I see well-known actors in a film, I always expect ____ (enjoy) watching it.
When I see well-known actors in a film, I always expect to enjoy watching it.
Погода сегодня отвратительная.
The main _____ is an aircraft designer, Jiro Horikoshi, and the _____ is basically an account of his life.
action hero animated based on character plot starring
character
plot
_______, I can see how talented the
best sports stars are, but on the other, I think some of them get paid too much.
above all
meanwhile
as well
especially
on the one hand
on the one hand
I tend _____ (prefer) watching a film to reading a book.
I tend to prefer watching a film to reading a book.
Это очень раздражающе, когда люди постоянно опаздывают.
It's infuriating when people are constantly late.
The _____ of the Best Exotic Mairgold Hotel are all very well-known _____.
actors cast plays performance scenes special effects
cast
actors
The internet has changed the way people communicate, ______now that you can use it on a smartphone.
above all
meanwhile
as well
especially
on the one hand
especially
I never seem _____ (find) the time to watch many films.
I never seem to find the time to watch many films.
Ее идея показалась мне замечательной.
Her idea seemed brilliant to me.
The actors' _____ have generally been highly praised, especially that of Judi Dench.
actors cast plays performance scenes special effects
performance
Can you call a taxi to arrive for 7.30? The concert
starts at 8 p.m. _____, I'll start getting ready.
above all
meanwhile
as well
especially
on the one hand
meanwhile
Once I've started a film I always carry on ____ (watch) it to the end, even if I don't like it.
Once I've started a film I always carry on watching it to the end, even if I don't like it.
Выступление фокусника было поразительным.
The magician's performance was astonishing.
Judi Detch _____ a recently widowed housewife.
actors cast plays performance scenes special effects
plays
Accountants need to be good with numbers but ______, they should be honest.
above all
meanwhile
as well
especially
on the one hand
above all