Chapter in 30 Seconds
Master the flow of English by connecting your actions and intentions with confidence.
- Identify which verbs take infinitives versus gerunds.
- Explain the reasons for your actions using clear structures.
- Master the art of giving and receiving objects in sentences.
你将学到什么
恭喜你！你已经掌握了英语的基础，现在我们要更进一步，让你的表达听起来更像母语者！在这一章，我们将一起攻克三个超实用的进阶技能。首先是动词的“黄金搭档”：你会学到哪些词后面要接 to + 动词原形（比如 want to go），哪些则要加 -ing（比如 enjoy dancing）。掌握了这些规律，你就能丝滑地描述自己的计划和爱好了。接着，我们要聊聊“目的”。无论是为了强身健体去健身，还是为了某个特定目标而努力，你将学会灵活运用 to 和 for 来解释你做事的理由。比如在咖啡馆时，你是来“见朋友”的，还是“为了买杯拿铁”？最后，我们会解锁“双宾语”的奥秘。在给朋友送礼物或借东西时，是说 Give me the book 还是 Give the book to me？掌握了这些灵活的句式，你的社交沟通会变得既得体又地道。学完这章，你不仅能清晰地表达自己的生活目标，在日常互动中也会更加自信从容。准备好让你的英语更有层次感了吗？我们出发吧！
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Infinitives and Gerunds: Verb Patterns (Want to Go / Enjoy Going)Some verbs are followed by to + infinitive, others by -ing (gerund). You must memorise which pattern each verb uses.
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Expressing Purpose with To and ForUse to + infinitive to explain WHY you do something. Use for + noun to say what something is used for. Both express purpose.
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Verbs with Two Objects: Give Me the Book / Give the Book to MeSome verbs take two objects: a direct object (the thing) and an indirect object (the person). You can put the person first or use to/for.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: Use gerunds and infinitives correctly with common verbs like enjoy, want, and decide.
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By the end you will be able to: Clearly state the purpose of an action using 'to' and 'for'.
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By the end you will be able to: Construct sentences with two objects, such as 'give me the book' or 'give the book to me'.
关键例句 (6)
I want to visit Japan one day.
She enjoys cooking for her family.
I went to the library to study for my exam.
She called to apologise for being late.
Can you pass me the salt, please?
Can you pass the salt to me, please?
技巧与窍门 (3)
Memorize in pairs
The Verb Test
Focus Matters
核心词汇 (6)
Real-World Preview
Planning a Party
Review Summary
- Verb + to + Verb OR Verb + Verb-ing
- To + Verb
- Verb + Person + Thing
常见错误
The verb 'enjoy' must be followed by a gerund (-ing), not an infinitive.
Use 'to' + verb for purpose, not 'for'. 'For' is followed by a noun.
When the person is the indirect object, you don't need 'to' if the person comes first.
本章规则 (3)
Next Steps
You have done an amazing job today. Take a break, and get ready to tackle conditionals next!
Write a 5-sentence story using these patterns.
快速练习 (9)
I went to the store ___ buy milk.
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I gave ___ the book.
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Find and fix the mistake:
I need a pen for write.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Expressing Purpose with To and For
Which is correct?
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Find and fix the mistake:
Explain me the rule.
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Which is correct?
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I want ___ (go) home.
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Find and fix the mistake:
I finish to work.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Infinitives and Gerunds: Verb Patterns (Want to Go / Enjoy Going)
I enjoy ___ (read).
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