5 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions. 1 What is the easiest way to get around your
city?
2 Do you often use public transport?
3 What are the advantages of a metro
system? Are there any disadvantages?​

My favourite sport is basketball. I like to watch basketball competitions on TV and I love playing this game!

Two years ago I joined our local basketball club. We have three training sessions a week where we practise serving, blocking, and hitting. I love playing basketball and I feel it has a positive influence on my body and mind. I don't need to worry about my weight and now I have a stronger immune system. Playing basketball provides me with energy and positive emotions. It taught me to never give up and to fight till the end. I also have met new friends there. With all these benefits it is clear that this sport is great for me.

9B Verbs followed by to + infinitive / verb + -ing

a Match the sentences 1-12 with the things the people said, below.

1 She refused to discuss the matter. "Sorry, I'm not going to talk about this. I've made my decision. "

2 They arranged to meet in the evening. "OK, so see you tomorrow evening at 7 pm. "

3 He forgot to go to the supermarket. "I didn't remember to go to the supermarket. Sorry. I was really busy. "

4 He recommended ordering the cake. "You should try the cake. It's delicious. "

5 He imagined being somewhere warmer. "I'd love to be on the beach in Greece right now. The sun, the sea

6 She missed living by the sea. I loved living by the sea. I used to go swimming every morning. "

7 He really disliked travelling by train. "I hate trains. They're so noisy. "

8 The shop seemed to be closed. "It looks like the shop's closed. "

9 They agreed to change tables. "OK, let's move to that table over there. "

10 She managed to make the sauce. "Making the sauce was really difficult, but it tastes alright. "

11 He regretted wearing a suit. "I look so silly in this suit!"

12 She avoids eating spicy food. "No, thanks. I don't eat curry. It gives me a bad stomach. "