Topic 8 TASK 1
1. Watch the video.
2. See the task below.
3. Do the task and post it in the comments
1. Read the Instagram post paying special attention to the usage of infinitives and gerunds as well as highlighted phrases.

2. Explain the highlighted phrases in your own words
Topic 8 TASK 2
1. Watch the video.
2. See the task below.
3. Do the task and check yourself. If you have any questions about the answers, feel free to ask them in the chat
Topic 8. Task 2
Complete the questions with either infinitive or gerund forms.
Then pick 2 questions and give your answer to them

1. Is there anything you have been meaning __________ (do) in a long time but can't find the time for? What is it?
2. Do you ever find it difficult ______ (find) the right shoe/outfit size when you’re shopping?
3. What is one household chore you don’t mind ________ (do)?
4. Do you remember __________(admire) any celebrities when you were a child?
5. What advice would you give to people who are trying _____ (switch) careers?
6. What is something that’s hard for you to remember _______ (do)?
7. Do you prefer _______ (shop) online or offline and why?
8. Is there anything you can’t wait ______ (do)?

Answer Key to Task 2:

1. Is there anything you have been meaning to do in a long time but can’t find the time for? What is that?

2. Do you ever find it difficult to find the right shoe/outfit size when you’re shopping?

3. What is one household chore you don’t mind doing?

4. Do you remember admiring any celebrity when you were a child?

5. What advice would you give to people who are trying to switch careers?

6. What is something that’s hard for you to remember to do?

7. Do you prefer shopping online or offline and why?

8. Is there anything you can’t wait to do?

Discussion
  • (bake) up a storm - (bake) continuously with a lot of energy
  • Pandemic - an outbreak of an illness
  • In hopes that - hoping that
  • Asian-inspired - inspired by Asia

Read the post. Share your thoughts on the questions:
  1. Does cooking help you relax? Have you been cooking a lot lately?
  2. Describe an activity that allows you to mentally recharge and replenish your energy.

Topic 8. Extra task
Extra tasks are there for you to do if you wish to get more grammar practice and learn some new vocabulary. You do not need to post these tasks in the Telegram chat. The answers are provided right below so you can check yourself.
If you do have any questions however, be sure to ask them in the Telegram сhat.
Topic 8. Extra task
Choose the right option

These days, I don’t shop so much but I know what makes for a successful shopping expedition. Let me 1) to share/share my top ten shopping tips with you. I hope they help you to shop smart.

Shop with a list. This is my number one tip for good reason. Many people overspend or buy things they don’t want, don’t need and never 2) end up using/to use because they haven’t prepared properly. It’s worth spending a few minutes of your time to put together a comprehensive shopping list before you leave the house. And finally, remember 3) using/to use that list when you shop! Use it and only buy things that are on that list!

Set a budget. You need to set a ballpark figure on what you are going to spend on this trip, what is comfortable for you 4) to spend/spending and what makes sense for you to spend on this shopping trip. Set your budget – and like the list – stick to it! Whatever your budget – $50 or $500 or $5000 – stop 5) to shop/shopping once you hit that limit.

Remember that the sales person is there to sell to you! No matter how friendly or pleasant a sales person is, here is the fact you cannot avoid: they’re in it for the sale. Yes, they may care that you walk out only with items that suit you and that you will use. But they want you to walk out with something. That’s what they are there for – 6) to sell/selling you something, or to maintain a relationship with you so that you keep 7) coming/to come back.

Answer Key to Extra Task:

1 - share, 2 - end up using, 3 - to use, 4 - to spend, 5 - shopping, 6 - to sell, 7 - coming

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Topic 8 Recap
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I recommend _______ the video before you move on to practice
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 It’s not worth _______ our website right now if we haven’t yet hired a designer for the prototype 
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 I don’t mind ______ earlier 
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 I often spend too much time _____ about the future 
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 I’m surprised you don’t remember _______ this movie before 
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