Making a difference（The Fifth Period）

(show the exercise on the screen.)
choose the correct answers:
1. i have two letters       today.
2.1 have no letters　　　　today, thank you.
a. to type              b. to be typed
3. i'd like to         to the cinema to night.
4. i'd like to to the cinema last night.
 a. go                  b. have gone
5. when his mother came in, the little boy just pretended        .
a. to read               b. to have read
c. to be read             d. to be reading
suggested answers:
1. a   2. b   3. a   4. b   5. d
t: besides, the infinitive can also be used as predicative, attribute, adverbial for purpose and for a disappointing sequel. now look at the sentences on the screen. pay attention to the usages of the infinitive.
1. he doesn't seem to like the idea.
2. the boy uses a computer to play games.
3. she hurried to the station only to find the train had gone.
4. there are letters to be typed.
5. i have nothing to do.
6. please pass me a pen to write with.
t: in the last two sentences, the meaning is passive, but the active infinitive is used. you must pay attention to it.
step iv practice and consolidation
t: now you have known all about the infinitive. let's do some exercises to have a consolidation so that we can use it correctly. please look at the screen.
fill in the blanks with the proper forms of verbs.
1. he hopes        (invite) to the party.
2. my wish is         (become) an engineer.
3. i have something important        (tell) you.
4. the old man made it a rule        (take) a walk after supper.
5. i regret           (tell) you that my sister regretted (miss) the lecture given by professor li.
6. the book is said        (translate) into several languages.
7. the question is easy          (answer).
8. let's hurry. there is no time          (lose).