Grammar: The gerund and the infinitive p. 109

Complete the sentences with the gerund or the infinitive of the verbs in brackets.
1 We can't decide which slogan ________ (choose) for our protest march on climate change.
2 Don't forget ________ (stop) by the club tonight: we have an important meeting.
3 ________ (donate) clothes to a second-hand shop is a good way to give them a new life.
4 Kate's bought a new bike ________ (go) on her cycling holiday.
5 I don't mind ________ (take) part in clean-ups, but they can be exhausting.
6 Do you remember ________ (meet) the climate scientist last year?
7 There's no point in ________ (ignore) climate issues: you can see their effects all around us!
8 We were all sorry ________ (hear) you weren't joining us on our hike on Sunday.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1 It's necessary to complete the project by next week.
We need ________ by next week.
2 Do you think it will be possible to find a way to reduce CO2 emissions?
Do you think ________ will be possible?
3 Fast fashion creates waste as well as using harmful materials.
Besides ________, fast fashion also uses harmful materials.
4 First I switched off all my devices and then I went to bed.
After ________, I went to bed.
5 The climate activist who is speaking at the conference is really able to open your mind on climate change.
The climate activist ________ is really able to open your mind on climate change.
6 It's impossible not to laugh at Eddie's jokes: they're hilarious!
________ Eddie's jokes is impossible: they're hilarious!

Complete the extract with the gerund or the infinitive of the verbs below.
raise ● reduce ● choose ● make (x2) ● grown ● see ● know

Carbon footprint food labels
Imagine being able ________ groceries not just for their taste and price, but also for their impact on the environment! This is where carbon footprint labels come in. These labels would show the amount of greenhouse gas produced ________ that food, from ________ the crops or ________ the animals to packaging and transport.
By ________ this information, we can make more informed decisions. We might choose local produce ________ transportation emissions or pick plant-based options ________ that meat production often has a higher footprint.
Carbon footprint labels are like the nutritional labels we already know. They help us ________ healthy choices for ourselves and the planet!