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121 Trading with the world 10 LANGUAGE SKILLS EXPLORE EXTRAS Look at these examples from the article about Zotter. What other verbs do you know that use the same pattern? Josef Zotter … has managed to become a pioneer … This is why the manufacturer avoids dealing … Look at the verbs in the box. 1 Which of these verbs can be followed by an -ing form or a preposition + -ing form? 2 Which can be followed by to + infinitive? 3 Which can be followed by both? Is there a difference in meaning? remember  finish  manage  offer  regret  decide  mind  suggest  imagine  agree  enjoy postpone  prepare  give up  risk  avoid  aim  stop  start  consider  succeed  be used to Add prepositions to these sentences. 1 Fairtrade prices are aimed covering the cost of sustainable production. 2 This formula succeeded getting 234 families away from growing coca. 3 His simple recipe drug dealing is to offer people alternatives. 4 Zotter avoids dealing middlemen. Complete these sentences using an -ing form. 1 I wouldn’t mind … 3 You can’t always avoid … 5 I’m quite used to … 2 Consumers should consider … 4 I vaguely remember … Example: I wouldn’t mind volunteer ing for a Fairtrade project. Complete these sentences using -ing forms or to + infinitive I definitely remember (1) (post) the order. He considered (2) (buy) the beans directly from the farmers. As responsible consumers we should avoid (3) (purchase) products from sweatshops in the Far East. In recent years many farmers have stopped (4) (use) pesticides. The CEO of the public limited company agreed (5) (look into) ethical sourcing. a LANguAgE FOcuS 11 -ing form or to + infinitive b 12 a 13 b In which contexts have you heard of globalisation? Does it have positive or negative connotations for you? Try to come up with your own definition. Read the definition from the website of ‘Globalization101’ and compare it with your own. a REAdINg 14 b Globalisation “What is globalization? Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. This process has effects on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.” Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv