Look at the highlighted expressions in the article on p. 100. They are all infinitive constructions to make stylish sentences. Put the expressions under the correct heading in the table. Match the sentence beginnings 1–7 with the endings A–G. 1 Crowdfunding promises A that your innovation addresses an issue that many people have. 2 If you want to do crowdfunding successfully, B ask you to fill out a profile to get started. 3 Mass-market appeal means C they can relate to and offer a clear benefit. 4 Projects are often not successful because D your personal network can also be willing to support you. 5 Crowdfunding platforms E communication with the donors ends as soon as the money has arrived. 6 Donors prefer projects F to solve financial problems of innovative people. 7 It is not necessary to find new donors, as G you need to be able to communicate digitally. Work with a partner and think of a crowdfunding project you would like to launch. Write your own sentences using expressions like these: Briefly present your projects in class. Then, vote on the best, most creative project. 19 Grammar Infinitive constructions with and without to 1 verbs expressing e. g. wishes, orders, thinking processes + infinitive with to 2 how or whether + infinitive with to 3 adjectives or the first/second/only + infinitive with to 4 verbs of perception (e. g. see, watch, hear, feel ) + infinitive without to want things to change Do you know how to become easier for you to reach see their investments go 1 Grammar reference and practice, p. 154 20 21 a Speaking We want people to … We promise investors to … It is interesting to … We saw people … We discussed whether to … or not b Language skills Extras Explore 8 Money 101 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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