√ In-demand careers of the future.
√ PERSPECTIVES Career debate.
√ Gerund phrases as subjects.
A gerund phrase
! A gerund phrase as a subject takes a singular verb: Taking care of children is a rewarding job. (not: Taking care of children area rewarding job.)
! There are some common verb + preposition expressions (for example, dream about, feel like, talk about, think about) and adjective + preposition phrases (for example, good/bad at, excited by/about, interested in, tired of, used to) that are followed by a gerund: I'm thinking about looking for a new job. I'm tired of working long hours.
Complete the sentences with the correct gerund forms of the verbs in the box.
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become |
have |
make |
stand |
travel |
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change |
learn |
solve |
take |
work |
1. My brother's very interested in . becoming._a__ flight attendant. He dreams about ................ to new places.
2. I'm excited about.......................... a Japanese class next semester. I enjoy................................. languages.
3. You wouldn't like.......................... in a restaurant. You'd get tired of............................... on your feet throughout the long shifts!
4. Our teacher is very good at............................ problems. Maybe she should think about .................... careers to become a guidance counselor.
5........................ a living as a photographer could be challenging..................................... an impressive portfolio is really important to attract new clients and employers.
2 Comparisons.
! When making general comparisons with count nouns, use a/an + singular noun or no article + plural noun: A pilot earns more than a flight attendant. Pilots earn more than flight attendants, (not: The pilots earn more than the flight attendants.)
Make comparisons with the information below. Add articles and other words necessary.
1. architect / more education / hairstylist
An architect needs more education than a hairstylist.
2. college professor / earn more / elementary school teacher
3. nurses / worse hours / psychiatrists
4. working as a police officer / as dangerous / being a firefighter
5. taxi driver / not as well paid / electrician
6. being a tour guide / less interesting / being an actor
Unit 2
1 Gerund phrases
1. My brother's very interested in becoming a flight attendant. He dreams about traveling to new places.
2. I'm excited about taking a Japanese class next semester. I enjoy learning languages.
3. You wouldn't like working in a restaurant. You'd get tired of standing on your feet throughout the long shifts!
4. Our teacher is very good at solving problems. Maybe she should think about changing careers to become a guidance counselor.
5. Making a living as a photographer could be challenging. Having an impressive portfolio is really important to attract new clients and employers.
2 Comparisons
Answers may vary. Some possible answers:
2. A college professor earns more than an elementary school teacher.
3. Nurses have worse hours than psychiatrists.
4. Working as a police officer is as dangerous as being a firefighter.
5. A taxi driver isn't as well paid as an electrician.
6. Being a tour guide is less interesting than being an actor.
Work Book.
