Be/get used to

It's hard to get used to living away from home.

8. go + ing(when we talk about activities):

go shopping / window shopping– ходить по магазинам, поглазеть на витрины …

go skiing / skating / sledding / boating / sailing / yachting / windsurfing / cycling / horse-riding

кататься на лыжах, коньках, санках, лодке, паруснике и т.д.

9. in the following expressions:

· need / want + ing form

The flat needs decorating. = The flat needs to be decorated

The carpet needs hoovering. = The carpet needs to be hoovered.

· It is (not) worth + ing - (не) стоит…

It is worth remembering.

It isn't worth losing sleep over.

My house is only a short walk from here. It's not worth taking a taxi.

Do you think it is worth buying/reading/repairing?

Is there anything worth watching on television tonight?

· What about + ing? – Как насчёт того, чтобы…?

What about having a quiet evening at home?

What about listening to some good music?

What about going out tonight?

What about staying with us for the weekend?

· What's the use of + -ing? –Что толку …?

What ‘s the use of talking to her?

What's the use of doing it?

What's the use of explaining it to him?

· It's no use + …ing – Бесполезно ….

It's no use crying over spilt milk. – Слезами горю не поможешь.

It's no use trying to make excuses. She won't believe you.

It's no use waiting for the bus. It won't come.

It's no good complaining to him. He won't help you.

· It's a waste of time(money) + ing. – Пустая трата времени (денег) …

It's a waste of time waiting for them. They won't come.

It's a waste of time trying to get her to change her mind.

It's a waste of money buying things you don't need.