Expressions + -ing

Unit 62 - I E G - Expressions + -ing

62.1

1. Shall we get a taxi home?   

No, it isn’t far. It’s not worth getting a taxi.

2. If you need help, why don’t you ask Tom?   

It’s no use asking Tom. He won’t be able to help us.

3. I don’t really want to go out tonight.

Well, stay at home! There’s no point going out if you don’t want to.

4. Shall I phone Ann now?

No, it’s no good phoning Ann. She won’t be at home.

5. Are you going to complain about what happened?

No, it’s not worth complaining. Nobody will do anything about it.

6. Do you ever read newspapers?

No. I think it’s a waste reading newspapers.

62.2

1. The film isn’t very good. It’s not worth seeing.

2. It would cost too much to repair this watch. It’s not worth repairing.

3. If you have time, you should go to the museum. It’s worth visiting.

4. It’s quite an interesting suggestion. It’s worth considering.

5. There’s an interesting article in the newspaper today. It’s worth reading.

6. We can throw these old clothes away. They aren’t worth keeping.

62.3

1. Why have a car if you never use it?

There’s no point in having a car if you never use it.

2. Don’t eat if you’re not hungry.

There’s no point in eating if you’re not hungry.

3. Why work if you don’t need the money?

There’s no point in working if you don’t need the money.

4. Don’t study if you feel tired.

There’s no point in studying if you are feeling tired.

62.4

1. I managed to get a visa but it was difficult.    

I had difficulty getting a visa.

2. I can’t remember people’s names.   

I have difficulty remembering people’s names.

3. Lucy (loo - see)* managed to get a job without difficulty.

She had no difficulty getting a job.

4. Do you find it difficult to understand him?

Do you have any difficulty understanding him?

5. It won’t be difficult to get a ticket for the concert.

You won’t have any difficulty getting a ticket for the concert.

*pronunciation

62.5

1. It’s a waste of money buying things you don’t need.

2. Every morning, I spend about an hour reading the newspaper.

3. ‘What’s Carol doing?’ “She’s busy writing letters.’

4. I think you waste too much time watching television.

5. There’s a beautiful view from that hill. It is worth going to the top.

62.6

1. Barry lives by the sea and he’s got a boat, so he often goes sailing.

2. There’s plenty of snow in the mountains so we’ll be able to go skiing.

3. It was a very hot day, so we went swimming.

4. Margaret has got two horses. She often goes riding.

5. The shops are shut now. It’s too late to go shopping.

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