Task 2. Use Infinitive or -ing form. 1. It was quite late when they saw Martin coming up the other side of the street. They saw
him … (pause) in front of his house, … (look) up at it and … (knock) at the door.
2. My parents let me (stay) at Molly’s house last weekend. They agreed … (take) me to his
place in the car and they made me (promise) to behave myself.
3. Mel hates (answer) the phone. And very often Mel just lets it … (ring).
4. At first Jenny enjoyed … (listen) to Steven but after a while she got tired of … (hear) the
same story.
5. Polly can’t (go) to the cinema today. She’s busy … (study) for her exam, which is next
week, but she’s decided … (take) a break and … (phone) Megan.
6. I tried … (listen) carefully and in order (not/show) how I was embarrassed, I did my best …
(keep) the conversation … (go) on one topic and another.
One important benefit of reading books - is the positive effect that it has on our thinking. When reading, we think more to understand this or that idea works.
Reduces stress
In today's world to get rid of stress - the main concern of many people. Wealth and rhythmic language has the property to calm the mind and rids the body of stress. Particularly helpful in this reading some fiction before bedtime.
Increases vocabulary
When you read all kinds of books, the encounter with words that do not normally use in everyday speech. If a word is unfamiliar to you, it is not necessary to look in the dictionary definition. Sometimes on the meaning can be understood in the sense concluded in a sentence. Reading not only helps to increase vocabulary, but also improves literacy.
Protects against Alzheimer's disease
According to recent studies, reading really protects against brain disease. When you read, brain activity increases, which has a beneficial effect on his condition.
Gives confidence
Reading books makes us more confident. When in a conversation, we demonstrate a deep knowledge of a particular subject, then unwittingly behave more confident and collected. A recognition of your knowledge surrounding a positive effect on self-esteem.
Makes us more creative
Creative people can generate several different ideas. Where they can take? Of books. Reading the work, you can draw out a lot of ideas that would later realize.
Improves sleep
If you regularly read before bedtime will, soon the body becomes accustomed to it, and then reading will become a kind of signal, speaking about retiring soon. Thus you will not only improve your sleep, but in the morning will feel fresher.
Improves brain activity
When reading we usually many details: the characters, their clothing, the surrounding objects. Also remember a lot of things that are needed for understanding the work. That's why reading trains memory and logic.
Improves concentration
When reading is necessary to concentrate on the content of the work, without being distracted by extraneous objects. This skill is very useful for any other activity. Also reading books develops objectivity and ability to make informed decisions.