3 Complete the following sentences with the right -ing form or Infinitive of the verbs in brackets. Remember that to start, to like, to hate, to stop, to forget, to remember, to prefer are often followed by the -ing form.
a. The two young men stopped (to quarrel) …………… when the Prince arrived.
b. Lord Capulet invited Paris (to go) ………………… to the feast.
c. I hate (to look) …………… at you because you are my enemy.
d. Romeo must remember (to get) ………………...…… to the monastery.
e. We want (to mix) …………………… with other people.
f. Romeo prefers (to stay) ……………… by himself because he is unhappy.
g. He always forgets (to take) ……………… his sword with him.
h. Juliet decided (to pray) ………………… when she heard the news.
i. I hate (to have) ……………… to stay away from you.
WORKING ON SKILLS: Listening
4 Listen to the conversation between Friar Laurence and Romeo after he has killed Tybalt.
Tick ( ) the correct statements.
a. Romeo says that heaven is
▢ where Juliet lives.
▢ where Rosaline lives.
b. Romeo wants
▢ to hide in the monastery.
▢ to kill himself.
c. The Friar tells Romeo
▢ to leave Verona at once.
▢ to go and comfort Juliet.
d. The lovers must part
▢ before the sentinels start their round.
▢ after the sentinels start their round.
e. Romeo will find refuge
▢ in Mantua.
▢ in Milan.
f. Romeo will stay away until
▢ Juliet reveals their marriage.
▢ the Prince gives his pardon.
g. Romeo will be kept informed by
▢ his servant.
▢ Juliet’s nurse.