Write 2-3 sentences about each topic, based on your own experience. Use infinitive or gerunds structures.
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
4. something you didn't remember to do
5. something you are reluctant to do
6. something you have always been afraid to do
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
8. something you expected to have happened before now
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past passive)
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDelete- Since I came to the US I stopped eating vegetables.
- Since I came to the US I stopped exercising every day as I used to do in Angola.
- Since I came to the US I stopped talking with my girlfriend every single day.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
- In order to come to the US I stopped working in a very interesting building construction in Angola.
- I stopped studying at university in order to come to the USA
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
- When I was a child I remember my mom obligating me to eat vegetable
- When I was a child I remember my dad forcing me to read.
- When I was a child I remember walking every day to school.
4. something you didn't remember to do
- When I was a child I don’t remember eating hamburgers in the breakfast.
- When I was a child I don’t remember playing video games during the weekdays.
- When I was a child I don’t remember missing any soccer class at recreation center.
5. something you are reluctant to do
- Usually I’m reluctant to include hamburgers on my diet.
- I’m always reluctant to give my personal information to people I don’t know well.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
- I’m always afraid to walk alone on campus in the wee hours.
- I’m always afraid to give my personal information to strangers.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
- I think that it’s wrong for people to give up of their dreams because someone tells them that they are impossible to achieve.
- I think that it’s wrong for people to give wrong information to others in order to prejudice them.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
- You were expected to have finished your online assignment before I arrive.
- You were expected to have completed your homework before 8 P.M.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
- I think being honest is a very important quality to have
- Being serious is an important quality to have
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past infinitive)
- I’m happy to have traveled to Brazil alone.
- I’m happy to have studied abroad for 5 years.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
- being excited to do something: It means that I’m excited during the period I’m doing that thing.
- being excited to have done something: It means that I’m excited now for something that I’ve done somewhere in the past.
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
Delete- Since I came to the US I stopped eating vegetables.
- Since I came to the US I stopped exercising every day as I used to do in Angola.
- Since I came to the US I stopped talking with my girlfriend every single day.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
- In order to come to the US I stopped working in a very interesting building construction in Angola.
- I stopped studying at university in order to come to the USA
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
- When I was a child I remember my mom obligating me to eat vegetable
2. I REMEMBER MY MOTHER MAKING ME EAT VEGETABLES WHEN I WAS A CHILD.
- When I was a child I remember my dad forcing me to read.
3. I REMEMBER MY DAD FORCING ME TO READ WHEN I WAS A CHILD.
- When I was a child I remember walking every day to school.
4. I REMEMBER WALKING TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY WHEN I WAS A CHILD.
4. something you didn't remember to do
- When I was a child I don’t remember eating hamburgers in the breakfast.
- When I was a child I don’t remember playing video games during the weekdays.
- When I was a child I don’t remember missing any soccer class at recreation center.
5. THESE 3 SENTENCES ARE INCORRECT. TRY AGAIN, PLEASE!
5. something you are reluctant to do
- Usually I’m reluctant to include hamburgers on my diet.
- I’m always reluctant to give my personal information to people I don’t know well.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
- I’m always afraid to walk alone on campus in the wee hours.
- I’m always afraid to give my personal information to strangers.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
- I think that it’s wrong for people to give up of their dreams because someone tells them that they are impossible to achieve.
- I think that it’s wrong for people to give wrong information to others in order to prejudice them.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
- You were expected to have finished your online assignment before I arrive.
- You were expected to have completed your homework before 8 P.M.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
- I think being honest is a very important quality to have
- Being serious is an important quality to have
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past infinitive)
- I’m happy to have traveled to Brazil alone.
- I’m happy to have studied abroad for 5 years.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
- being excited to do something: It means that I’m excited during the period I’m doing that thing.
- being excited to have done something: It means that I’m excited now for something that I’ve done somewhere in the past.
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1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteSince I came to the U.S., I have stopped spending money on unnecessary things. The tuition of U.Ss academic programs is quite expensive, and also, I won’t have room to store all the tiny stuffs I buy.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
Last year, I stopped working at the bank in order to pursue my master in American. It was a hard decision to make because I loved the working environment there. However, I had planned to go further in my education for years, so I just needed to leave everything there, in my hometown, and followed my path.
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
When I was a child, I remembered hanging out with my friends in the neighborhood every day after class. We climbed trees, flied kites, played hide and seek, wandered to all the roads in my small town, and didn’t come home until our parents started looking for us.
4. something you didn't remember to do
Yesterday, I was so sleepy that I went straight to bed when I got home. I didn’t remember to call my mother. She got all worried, and when I wake up, there were like dozens of messages and missed calls in my phone.
5. something you are reluctant to do
I don’t like horror movies, so I was really reluctant to watch The Ring with my cousin when she asked me last month. Many people enjoy the thrilling feelings watching these movies. As for me, I am not even curious enough to challenge my heart with them.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid to see butterflies. It may sound ridiculous, but they are the worst nightmares I can ever have. I don’t know why, maybe it is the pattern on their wings that make me scared.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
I feel that it’s wrong for scientists to clone human beings. What is interesting about the world we’re living in is the difference between each person. If everyone were exactly the same, what would be there to explore and experience?
8. something you expected to have happened before now
I expected my GMAT score to have been higher, although it met the admission requirement. However, I didn’t spend much time studying for it, so I shouldn’t ask for more. Anyway my one-week practice paid off.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
I think it is essential for a couple to be honest with each other. A relationship which is built on a lie can’t last.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past passive)
I am happy to have been admitted to one of the top universities for business studying in my country. It was such a professional environment to get knowledge, and more important, to learn the soft skills which are absolutely useful for my performance in the academic aspect as well as in my work.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
Being excited to do something means you are eager about the activity which is going to happen.
Being excited to have done something means you are enthusiastic about the activity which happened in the past.
1.tiny things I buy OR the stuff I buy
Delete(stuff is non-count)
3. it sounds like a joyous childhood!
4. If you didn't have a cell phone, you wouldn't have that problem :D
5. well-written!
6. the pattern that MAKES me scared
7. nice!
8. Congratulations!
10. to GAIN knowledge
Excellent work: 100%
1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteI stopped playing baseball since I came to the US. I thought American people love baseball; however it seems like it is not popular in Houston
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
I stopped eating snacks in order to control my weight.
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
I remember
4. something you didn't remember to do
I didn’t remember to charge my cell phone before I went to bed; as the result, my phone batter was dead and alarm didn’t ring.
5. something you are reluctant to do
I am reluctant to see Taiwanese students who are manipulated by politician. They should be more rational to face every issue in our country.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid to walk on the street at night in America. It is not as safe as in Taiwan.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
I feel it is wrong for people to believe something that they don’t really know; they oppose something just because other people oppose it.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
I expect to have study harder when I was a college student, so my low GPA won’t affect my university application.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
I feel it is important to have a desire about learning new things.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past passive)
I am happy to have been selected to be the baseball team leader and it is a good opportunity to learn how to manage a group of people.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
1. People in Houston like baseball; however its not baseball season yet, and we have the worst team!
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7. interesting
8. incorrect
9. me too :D
11. ?
In general, this writing is clear and correct. Nice work.
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1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteI stopped working when I decided to come to USA.
Since I came to the USA, I stopped visiting my girlfriend every day.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
Today I stopped to put gas on my car.
When I was going to the gym yesterday, I stopped to make a call.
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
What I remembered about this morning is: brushing my teeth, eating breakfast, taking a shower and driving to the university.
4. something you didn't remember to do
I forget taking the garbage out and leaving my dog at the veterinarian.
I also forgot picking up a friend on the way.
5. something you are reluctant to do
I am reluctant to fail this semester and to have grades lower than B+.
I am reluctant to wait more than 5 months to get married.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid of hiking over the Everest.
I have always been afraid to tell you bad news.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
I believe smoking can affect people dramatically, so government should restrict their sails.
It is wrong to try to manipulate other in order to get what you want.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
Yesterday, I was in line on the social security office but my name was called after 3 hours, I expected to have been called a little bit earlier to be able to avoid the traffic.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
It is important to be honest and trustworthy at all times because those are qualities that everyone want to have but not everyone has it.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past infinitive)
To have been in Philippines three times was an experience that I will never forget.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
Being excited to do something means that you are happy because you are going to experience it shortly in the future. However, being excited to have done something means that you already experienced it and you are happy because of that.
2. gas IN the car, not ON the car ;)
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9. everyone WANTS
11. exactly
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1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteI stopped playing game since I came to the US. I have so much homework that I cannot focus on anything else.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
I stopped to talk phone to my uncle when my friend invited me to go to the cinema yesterday.
3. something you remember doing when you were a child.
When I studied in elementary school, I forgot returning books to the library. Whenever I remembered carrying books to the school, the library was closed.
4. something you didn't remember to do.
Last night I forgot to check my mail; therefore I didn’t know my friend send me a sweet song.
5. something you are reluctant to do
I reluctant to get up early in the morning. When I wake up, my roommates are sleeping. At that time, I want to go back my bed.
6. something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid to live away from my family because I feel empty without them.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do.
Drinking alcohol is not allowed when we drive. It is too dangerous for everyone.
8. something you expected to have happened before now.
I expected to pass the driving test the first time. I hope I will do better the second time.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have.
Patience is an important factor for me to succeed.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past inf).
I’m happy to have experienced to study in U.S because I have learned many new things from my professors.
1. Sorry about that!
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3. incorrect
10. one mistake. Can you find it?
8/11=73%
2.I stopped to do homework yesterday when my friend knocked the door. She asked me to hang out, but I denied her suggest because I have many tests next day.
Delete3. When I studied in highschool, I remember talking with my classmate too much in class. Whenever my teacher reminded us , we were so ashamed because we were named a talkative couple.
10. I'm happy to have experienced to study in U.S because my teachers gave me many useful lessons which I didn't learn in my home country.
11. Being excited to do something means I'm interested to do something that I do in the present.
Being excited to have done something means I was forced to be excited to do something in the past or the present.
1-I stopped playing basketball.
ReplyDeleteI stopped hanging out with friends.
I stopped driving motorcycles.
2-I stopped playing basketball in order to play soccer.
-I stopped eating fast food in order to eat healthy
-I stopped chatting in class in order to focus on the lesson.
3-I remember breaking the television when I was a child.
-I remember eating a lot when I was a child.
4-I didn’t remember to close the door this morning.
I didn’t remember to bring my notes to class.
5-I’m reluctant to volunteer next year.
I’m reluctant to go back to my country this summer.
6-I have always been afraid to cook.
I have always been afraid to travel alone abroad.
7-I feel that it’s wrong to cheat in exams.
I feel that it’s wrong to be arrogant with people.
8-I expected to have done the homework.
I expected to have finished the blog assignment.
9-I feel it’s important to be friendly.
I feel it’s important to be loyal.
10-I’m happy to have experienced riding horses.
I’m happy to have experienced seeing dolphins.
11-Beeing excited to do something means that the excitement is before the action of doing while being excited to have done something means that the excitement is after doing it.
All of your sentences are correct. However, this was not exactly what I wanted you to do, so if you could, please rewrite one idea from each sentence. so I can see more of your writing.
Delete1. something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteSince I come Houston, I stopped going to nightclub. I think it is not the same thing here because missing my friends to go out.
2. an activity you stopped in order to do something else
I stopped working to come Houston. Learning English is the best choice I did.
3. something you remember doing when you were a child
I remember playing with my cousin in my grandmother’s house. After playing, she always asked us if we wanted to hear some funny stories.
4. something you didn't remember to do
I often didn’t remember to do all my activities for the day.
5. something you are reluctant to do
I am reluctant to do my homework sometimes. However, I always try to do it because feeling bad myself next day
6. something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid to my close family die.
Being afraid to speak in public is a problem to me.
7. something you feel is wrong for people to do
I feel is wrong for people to smoke. Being unhealthy, people don’t care about it.
8. something you expected to have happened before now
I expected to have a job before now. Nevertheless, I feel I have gotten wonderful things until now.
9. a quality that you feel is important to have
I think it is important to have good principle like honesty, respect, responsibility, desire to work to be a good and successful person.
10. something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past passive)
I am very happy to have me met with my boyfriend due to together we have experienced interesting things.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
Being excited to do something is something you haven’t done yet. For example, being excited to go to Venezuela next months, I can not stop thinking about all things I want to do.
Being excited to have done something is something you have completed. For example, being excited to have gotten my bachelor, I feel happy every day.
2. I stopped working to come Houston in order to learn English. To take that decision wasn't easy to me because I liked everything in my job such as my co-workers, the work environment, my responsibilities, etc. However, learning English is the best decision I took
Delete4. I often don’t remember to do some activities of the day. For example, sometimes I don't remember to throw garbage and other time don't remember to wash my clothing until I see that I have nothing to wear .
6. Even though I know that everyone have to die one day, I have always been afraid to my close family dies. But I try to not think in that.
10. I am very happy to have me met with my boyfriend together we have experienced interesting things like skydiving. Also, we have gone different gorgeous places in Venezuela such as Los Roques, and La Gran Sabana.
1. Sentence is unclear. Please redo.
Delete2. Making that decision wasn't easy FOR me... the best decision I HAVE EVER MADE.
5. because feeling bad myself? Unclear.
6. everyone HAS to die... I have always been afraid OF LOSING a close family member. But I try NOT TO THINK about that.
7. I feel IT is wrong
8. Nevertheless, I feel I have EXPERIENCED, or BEEN GIVEN
10. first sentence is unclear.
A- Something you stopped doing since you came to the US.
ReplyDelete1- I stopped studying master before coming USA.
2- I stopped studying English before coming USA.
3- I stopped playing video games before coming USA.
B- An activity you stopped in order to do something else.
1- I stopped playing football (soccer) to improve my health condition.
2- I stopped watching movies in Turkish to improve my English.
3- I stopped staying awake at nights to do my jobs on time.
C- Something you remember doing when you were a child.
1- I remember crying every morning when I was a child.
2- I remember saying my brother incorrect when I was a child.
3- I remember playing card games alone when I was a child.
D- Something you didn't remember to do.
1- I didn’t remember copying my documents on my computer before it broke down.
2- I didn’t remember saving money for my vacation.
3- I didn’t remember giving tip in the restaurant last night.
E- Something you are reluctant to do.
1- I am reluctant to do swimming today.
2- I am reluctant to do studying English in these days.
3- I am reluctant to do doing anything.
F- Something you have always been afraid to do.
1- I have always been afraid to do killing small insects.
2- I have always been afraid to do riding horse.
3- I have always been afraid to do breaking someone’s heart.
G- Something you feel is wrong for people to do.
1- I feel is wrong for people to do discriminating races.
2- I feel is wrong for people to do discriminating genders.
3- I feel is wrong for people to do behaving rude each other.
H- Something you expected to have happened before now.
1- I expected to have happened taking acceptances from universities.
2- I expected to have happened taking my driving license.
3- I expected to have happened paying my bills for now.
A- Something you stopped doing since you came to the US.
Delete1- I stopped studying master before coming USA.
2- I stopped studying English before coming USA.
3- I stopped playing video games before coming USA.
B- An activity you stopped in order to do something else.
1- I stopped playing football (soccer) to improve my health condition.
2- I stopped watching movies in Turkish to improve my English.
3- I stopped staying awake at nights to do my jobs on time.
C- Something you remember doing when you were a child.
1- I remember crying every morning when I was a child.
2- I remember saying my brother incorrect when I was a child.
I remember telling my brother [that] he was incorrect.
3- I remember playing card games alone when I was a child.
E- Something you didn't remember to do.
1- I didn’t remember copying my documents on my computer before it broke down.
Incorrect.
2- I didn’t remember saving money for my vacation.
Incorrect
3- I didn’t remember giving tip in the restaurant last night.
Incorrect
F- Something you are reluctant to do.
1- I am reluctant to do swimming today.
Go swimming
2- I am reluctant to do studying English in these days.
to study
3- I am reluctant to do doing anything.
Do doing?
G- Something you have always been afraid to do.
1- I have always been afraid to do killing small insects.
To kill
2- I have always been afraid to do riding horse.
To ride
3- I have always been afraid to do breaking someone’s heart.
to break
H- Something you feel is wrong for people to do.
1- I feel is wrong for people to do discriminating races.
I feel it is wrong for people to discriminate according to race.
2- I feel is wrong for people to do discriminating genders.
Same as #1
3- I feel is wrong for people to do behaving rude each other.
I feel it is wrong for people to behave rudely with each other.
I- Something you expected to have happen before now.
1- I expected to have happened taking acceptances from universities.
2- I expected to have happened taking my driving license.
3- I expected to have happened paying my bills for now.
THESE SENTENCES ARE INCORRECT. Please try again.
8/24 correct = 30% correct
1. Something you stopped doing since you came to the US
ReplyDeleteSince I came to the US, I have stopped drinking soda.
I stopped making a lot of phone calls since I came to the US.
2. An activity you stopped in order to do something else
I stopped going to the gym in order to study for my GRE test.
I stopped going to sleep late in order to go to class early every day.
3. Something you remember doing when you were a child
I remember going with my father to buy groceries every week when I were a child
When I was a child, I remember that I was used to go to school early every day.
4. Something you didn't remember to do
I forgot preparing for my test.
I forgot buying milk yesterday.
5. Something you are reluctant to do
I am reluctant to taking the driving license test.
I am reluctant to doing the dishes.
6. Something you have always been afraid to do
I have always been afraid of heights.
I have always been afraid of speeding
7. Something you feel is wrong for people to do
I feel that drinking too much is wrong for people to do.
I feel that crossing a red light is wrong for people to do.
8. Something you expected to have happened before now
I expected to have been admitted to the master program before now.
I expected to have been sent the package before now.
9. A quality that you feel is important to have
Honesty is an important quality to have.
Generosity is an important quality to have.
10. Something that you are happy to have experienced (use the past passive)
I am happy to have been able to come to the US.
I am happy to have been able to get a bachelor degree.
11. Explain the difference between being excited to do something and being excited to have done something.
Being excited to do something: when someone is excited about doing something in the future that he has not done yet.
Being excited to have done something: someone is excited that he had done something in the past and that event started and ended in the past.
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5. incorrect
8/11=73%