`1.` I like listening to music / I like to listen to music.

`-` Like + V-ing/to V nguyên thể : thích làm gì

`-` Listen to music : nghe nhạc

`2.`  It takes me two hours to draw this picture.

`-` S + spend + time + V-ing `=` It + take/took + somebody + time + to V nguyên thể : ai đó dành thời gian để làm gì.

`3.` Living in the country is not as interesting as living in the city.

`-` So sánh không bằng : S + be + not as/so + adj + as + S + V + O

`4.` I enjoy hanging out with friends on Saturday evening.

`-` Enjoy + V-ing `=` Be interested in V-ing : thích thú/quan tâm/yêu thích làm gì

`5.` My mother can cook better than me.

`-` So sánh hơn - adv : S + V + adv - er/more adv + than + S + V + O

`-` Good/well `-` better `-` the best

`-` Can + V nguyên thể : có thể làm gì