非谓语动词之动名词 基础练习

Exercise

Directions: Read the following sentences, for the blanks, there is a word given in the brackets. Fill in each of these blanks with the proper form of the given word.

1. Mr. Reed made up his mind to devote all he had to _______ (set) up some schools for poor children.

2. In some parts of London, missing a bus means _______ (wait) for another hour.

3. The president's _______ (attend) the meeting himself gave them a great deal of encouragement.

4. Accustomed to _______ (climb) the steep mountains, he had no difficulty reaching the top.

5. All the staff in our company are considering _______ (go) to the city centre for the fashion show.

6. As a new drive, I have to practice _______ (park) the car in my small garage again and again.

7. _______ (play) loud music in public is against the law in the UK.

8. _______ (do) well in an interview will be an important part of getting a place at university.

9. _______ (kick) a wet football can hurt your foot if you are not careful.

10. Tony was very unhappy for not _______ (invite) to the party.

11. I really appreciate _______ (have) time to relax with you on this nice island.

12. _______ (expose) to sunlight for too much time will do harm to one's skin.

13. The discovery of new evidence led to the thief _______ (catch).

14. According to a recent U.S. survey, children spent up to 25 hours a week _______ (watch) TV.

15. He got well-prepared for the job interview, for he couldn't risk _______ (lose) the good opportunity.

16. Eugene's never willing to alter any of his opinions. It's no use _______ (argue) with him.

17. Something as simple as _______ (drink) some cold water may clear your mind and relieve pressure.

18. Bill suggested _______ (hold) a meeting on what to do for the Shanghai Expo during the vacation.

19. I had great difficulty _______ (find) the suitable food on the menu in that restaurant.

20. It's no use _______ (complain) without taking action.