holiday

Escapes
Gerund & Infinitive
 let’s discuss
Discuss the questions in pairs or mini-groups.

Do you prefer relaxing indoors or

Do you think it’s important to plan
doing outdoor activities in winter?
a holiday carefully? Why?
Why?

If you could choose, would you like What do you avoid doing when
to visit the mountains in winter or you’re on holiday?
a city in summer? Why?

Would you like to spend the winter

What do you hope to do on your
holidays in a warm place instead of
next holiday?
a snowy one? Why or why not?
 planning A Holiday Trip
1. Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions: 2. Listen to the dialogue again. Write the correct forms of the words
after the following verbs:
1) What kind of holiday does Liam want to experience?
2) What sort of advice does Emma give to Liam about packing? Example:
to visit
1. would like ______________ 8. hope ______________
2. imagine ______________ 9. avoid ______________
3. decide ______________ 10. hate ______________
4. enjoy ______________ 11. prefer ______________
5. plan ______________ 12. don’t mind ______________
6. need ______________ 13. forget ______________
7. try ______________

3. Complete the sentences with the missing words from the dialogue you hear. Then, listen and check if you were right.

Liam: Not yet, but I 1)_______________________ somewhere warm. I 2)_______________________ another holiday in the cold! What about you?
Emma: I’ve already 3)_______________________ to Spain. I 4)_______________________ new cities, and I’m planning to visit Barcelona.
Liam: That’s exactly what I want. I 5)_______________________ a quiet place where I can just unwind.
Emma: Are you travelling alone, or are you 6)_______________________ with friends?
Liam: True, but I 7)_______________________ company on a trip. It’s nice to share experiences with someone.
 gerund vs infinitive
VERB PATTERNS
When two verbs are used together, the second verb can take the -ing form (gerund) or the infinitive with to. The choice of form depends on the first
verb. There are no rules for this. You just have to learn the patterns.

Verbs which are usually followed by the -ing Verbs which are usually followed by the It's possible to use both forms after some
form (gerund) include: infinitive with to: verbs:
imagine, enjoy, try (when experimenting Use verb + -ing (gerund) after verbs which
would like, decide, plan, need, hope,
or testing something), avoid, don’t mind, describe how we feel about something:
forget, want, manage
hate, prefer, love love, like, enjoy, hate.
Examples: Examples: Examples:
- You could try relaxing by the sea during the day - I hope to find a quiet place where I can just - He hates waiting in long lines at the airport.
and exploring the local villages in the evening. unwind. - We like exploring small towns when we travel.
- I know how that feels. I hate waiting for others to - Not yet, but I’d like to visit somewhere warm.
decide. That’s why I prefer travelling alone - I need to organise my plans soon. With love, prefer, like and hate, it's also
sometimes. possible to use the infinitive with to.

Examples:
- I like to wake up early on holiday.
- She loves to visit historical landmarks in every
city.
 let’s practise
1. Choose the correct option. Sometimes both options are possible. 2. Decide which seven sentences are incorrect, then correct them.

1. I can’t imagine to stay / staying in a hotel with no internet during my holiday. 1. I want relaxing on the beach during my holidays. _______________
2. We enjoy to explore / exploring small villages when we travel. 2. He hates to wait for the train when it’s late. _______________
3. Would you like to try / trying a new activity on your next holiday? 3. They’ve decided travelling to Italy for their summer vacation.
4. They avoided to travel / travelling during the busy summer months. _______________
5. I don’t mind to wake up / waking up early to catch a flight. 4. She avoided to swim in the ocean because it was too cold.
6. Sam hates to pack / packing for trips because it takes too much time. _______________
7. Do you prefer to relax / relaxing by the pool or on the beach? 5. We like to explore local villages when we travel. _______________
8. I love to plan / planning holidays because it makes me excited about the trip. 6. I don’t mind to wake up early to catch my flight. _______________
9. Sarah would like to visit / visiting the Eiffel Tower next summer. 7. He managed finding a cheap ticket for his trip._______________
10. We decided to book / booking the tickets online to save time. 8. She loves getting up early on holidays. _______________
11. I need to pack / packing my suitcase before tomorrow morning. 9. They hope going to the mountains next year. _______________
12. They hope to go / going abroad for their next holiday. 10. We enjoy to plan our trips together. _______________
13. Don’t forget to take / taking sunscreen if you’re travelling somewhere sunny.
14. Liam wants to spend / spending a week at a beach resort.
15. She managed to find / finding a last-minute deal for her flight.
16. We plan to explore / exploring a few famous landmarks during our trip.
 Let's talk! Choose a square. Answer the
question. The first player to get
3 marks in a row (up, down,
Do you love trying across, or diagonally) is the
Can you imagine Have you ever
new activities on
spending a holiday avoided making
holiday, or do you winner. Draw X or O.
in a place with no plans until the last
prefer to stick to
internet? Why or minute? How did it
what you already
why not? turn out?
know?
Do you hate waiting Have you ever Have you ever
for others to decide decided to learn avoided visiting a
on a destination, or something new, like specific place
do you enjoy letting cooking or skiing, because it seemed
someone else plan during a holiday? too crowded?
the trip? How was it?
Do you mind
Do you enjoy trying
walking long Have you ever
local food on
distances when decided to go on a
holiday, or do you
sightseeing, or do spontaneous trip?
prefer to eat
you prefer to use What happened?
something familiar?
transport?
Let's play!
Answer quiz questions
correctly to stay in the
game, but there's a twist—
you're hopping from one
piece of furniture to another
because the floor is lava!
Have fun!
 pros and cons
Discuss the questions in pairs or mini-groups.

Useful phrases:
What are the pros and cons of trying adventurous
What are the pros and cons of travelling alone? - enjoy (-ing)
holidays like safaris?
- dislike (-ing/to)
- would like (to)
What are the pros and cons of going on a holiday - don’t mind (-ing)
What are the pros and cons of staying in a hotel?
during the off-season? - hope (to)
- plan (to)
- prefer (-ing)
What are the pros and cons of saving money by
What are the pros and cons of taking short weekend
booking budget accommodation?
trips?

What are the pros and cons of renting a car or bike? What are the pros and cons of packing light?

What are the pros and cons of taking a cruise? What are the pros and cons of choosing all-inclusive
holidays?
 let’s practise more
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb.
Oliver: Hi Sophie! You won’t believe this - I’ve decided 1)___________ Sophie: That sounds incredible. I’d probably avoid 10)___________ (do)
(go) somewhere completely different for my next holiday. anything too risky, though. What about hiking?
Sophie: Really? Where? Oliver: I love 11)___________ (explore) places on foot, so I plan to join a
Oliver: I want 2)___________ (visit) Antarctica! I can’t imagine guided hike across the glaciers.
3)___________ (see) glaciers and penguins up close. Sophie: Sounds like you’re going to have an amazing time! But don’t
Sophie: Antarctica? That’s amazing but also sounds freezing! Would forget 12)___________ (take) a camera with you. You wouldn’t want
you prefer 4)___________ (pack) light, or are you planning to take lots 13)___________ (miss) capturing those views.
of warm clothes? Oliver: Of course! I’m already imagining 14)___________ (take) photos
Oliver: Honestly, I hate 5)___________ (carry) too many things, but I of the ice and wildlife.
think I’ll need to bring extra layers for this trip. Sophie: I can’t wait to see your photos when you get back!
Sophie: True. I think you’ll also need 6)___________ (buy) special boots Oliver: I’ll definitely send you some. I just hope to manage
and jackets. 15)___________ (stay) warm enough to enjoy it all!
Oliver: Yeah, I’m looking into that. I enjoy 7)___________ (shop) for Sophie: You will! I’m sure you’ll come back with lots of stories to share
new travel gear, so that part will be fun. with everyone.
Sophie: Have you thought about activities? Would you like
8)___________ (try) something adventurous, like kayaking between
icebergs?
Oliver: Definitely! I can’t wait to try kayaking! I also hope
9)___________ (see) whales or seals.
 let’s describe
Look at the photos. Describe what is happening using gerunds and infinitives.
 a Holiday Plan
2. Work in pairs. Swap holiday plans with your partner. Write a story about
1. Plan a perfect holiday and write a short description of your plans. Include
a perfect holiday based on their plan. Then, share your stories and discuss
activities you want to do and things you avoid doing. Use at least eight sentences.
whether your partner’s story sounds like their perfect holiday. Remember
Prompts to include: Where would you go? What activities would you enjoy
to use gerund and infinitive rules.
doing? What would you avoid doing? What would you like to try for the first time?
Example: I want to go to Japan for my perfect holiday. I would like to visit
Tokyo and see the big buildings and bright lights. I enjoy trying new food,
so I plan to eat sushi and ramen.
 extra task
1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb. 2. Look at the emoji pairs below. Create a sentence using the gerund (-ing)
1. I will try _____________ (surf) in the sea during my holidays. or infinitive (to + verb) rule based on the pictures. Be creative!
2. I decided _____________ (visit) Spain for my next holiday. Examples:
3. They want _____________ (try) snorkelling for the first time. + = I enjoy taking photos on the beach.
4. I imagine _____________ (walk) along the beach and listening to the waves. + = They’ve decided to travel to new places.
5. We prefer _____________ (travel) by train because it’s more comfortable.
1. + = ______________________________________________________
6. We plan _____________ (stay) in a small hotel by the sea.
2. + = ______________________________________________________
7. She hopes _____________ (take) a boat tour during her trip.
3. + = ______________________________________________________
8. He needs _____________ (buy) sunscreen before going to the beach.
4. + = ______________________________________________________
9. I forgot _____________ (pack) my sunglasses and had to buy new ones.
5. + = ______________________________________________________
10. She enjoys _____________ (take) photos of sunsets when she’s on holiday.
6. + = ______________________________________________________
11. I don’t mind _____________ (wait) at the airport if I have a good book to read.
7. + = ______________________________________________________
12. I prefer _____________ (relax) by the pool, but I also hope _____________ (go)
8. + = ______________________________________________________
sightseeing.
9. + = ______________________________________________________
13. They enjoy _____________ (walk) in nature and plan _____________ (hike) in the
10. + = _____________________________________________________
mountains.
11. + = _____________________________________________________
14. She avoids _____________ (eat) street food but wants _____________ (try) local
12. + = _____________________________________________________
dishes at a restaurant.
13. + = _____________________________________________________
15. He loves _____________ (explore) new places and hopes _____________ (take)
14. + =______________________________________________________
great photos.
16. We don’t mind _____________ (travel) by car and decided _____________ (rent)
one for the trip.
 extra task
1. Create a survey about your classmates’ holiday preferences. Use questions 2. Imagine you’re packing for a holiday. Make a list of what you need to pack,
with gerunds and infinitives. Send your questions to them and ask them to what you prefer bringing, and what you avoid taking.
reply before the next lesson. Read their answers and check if they used Example:
gerunds and infinitives correctly. 1. I need to pack warm clothes because it might be cold. (infinitive)
Examples: 2. I prefer bringing a small suitcase so it’s easy to carry. (gerund)
3. I avoid taking too many shoes because they take up space. (gerund)
1. Do you prefer relaxing on the beach or exploring cities?
2. Would you like to try an extreme sport?
thank
you!