Отработка правил употребления make/do

There are many common expressions with the verbs MAKE and DO. Fill in the sentences using the correct forms of these verbs.

I wish this house would clean itself. I hate __­__ the housework.

Gordon sold his old Ford and ______ a profit of £100.

Bob’s not at home.He’s at the sports centre _____ his keep-fit exercises.

Don’t _______ excuses! If you were more organised you would never be late.

His idea of pleasure is sitting in front of the TV ______ nothing.

A weekend in Barcelona sounds great. I _______ some inquiries at the travel agency.

Mary felt lonely when she first moved to Dublin but she soon ________ new friends.

Do you mind waiting five minutes? I have to __________ a quick phone call.

The only thing Geoffrey is interested is in ________ money.

Our company ___________ most of its business with European countries.

You’re putting on weight. If you want to burn it off you ____________ some exercise.

Don’t say that! I know my cooking isn’t perfect but I _______ my best.

Joe’s selling his old PC but wants £400 for it! Well, why don’t you ____ him an offer?

Sarah sent her husband out to ______ the week’s shopping.

Shut up! I’m trying to work but it’s impossible when you _____ __________ a horrible noise.

Fresh air and regular exercise always _____ you good.

Arthur hates the idea of life in the army but almost all men have to ______ military service.

Before Anne and Bill leave for Venice, they’re going to _______ an Italian course.

Come on, Samuel! We’ve been waiting for 15 minutes. Please ________ a decision.

At first Charles thought Physics was impossible but now he ___ _____________ progress.

Alfred is always afraid of _________ mistakes in his speeches.

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