9. • Like nouns, gerunds can be the subject, object
or complement of a sentence
For example subject
Playing basketball takes up too much of her
time.
verb
10. • Gerunds after Certain Verbs
sometimes the second verb must be in
gerund form
For example
subject gerunds
I dislike eating.
verb
11. • Here is a list of verbs that are usually followed
by a verb in gerund form
admit, appreciate, avoid, carry on,
consider, defer, delay, deny, detest, dislike,
endure, enjoy, escape, excuse, face, feel like,
finish, forgive, give up, can't help, imagine,
involve, leave off, mention, mind, miss,
postpone, practice, put off, report, resent,
risk, can't stand, suggest, understand
12. For example
• She is considering having a holiday.
• Do you feel like going out?
13. Lotus flower
Reporter: So, Mei, how’s the new movie going?
Mei Chang: It’s going very well.
Reporter: Told me about it.
Mei Chang: Well it’s a kung fu movie called The
Lotus Flower. We’re filming the studio scenes
here Hong Kong and the rest in locations all over
China.
Reporter: Are you using a stuntwoman for the fight
scenes?
Mei Chang: No, I’m doing the stunts all by myself.
14. Reporter: Are you having any trouble with them?
Mei Chang: Not at all. I’m trained in martial arts.
But my co-star, Chen Ling, is still learning some
moves.
Reporter: What’s it like working with Chen? He’s
getting a lot of attention in the press right now.
Mei Chang: He’s a great actor and a really nice guy.
Reporter: Are you planning a sequel?
Mei Chang: Yes, if this film is a success. Wish us
luck!
15. -What is the name of the movie?
- Is she uses the stuntwoman for her fight
scenes?
- Do you like kung fu movie?
16. Choose one representative to pick a word from the
teacher and tell clues to your friends. Then the
classmates have to guess the word.
For example
Representative: It is the traditional Japanese.
Student: Dance?
Representative: No, it is the skill of fighting.
Student: Martial art?
Representative: Correct!!!
17. Activity2 :Role play
Work in pair and do the role-play.
Example
Accident situation
Interviewer: Hi, Mei, I heard that you have an
accident while you do the action scene?
Mei Chang: Yes, I broke my leg.
Interviewer: How about it?
Mei Chang: …………………………………………………….
18. Activity 3 My movie
Make a group of 4 people. Supposing that
you’re the directors and you want to create a
new movie. Then tell about your new movie in
front of the class.
