Gerund - Infinitive or infinitive - gerund 8. She spent two years writing this book. -> It took 9. It took Tom three years to finish his research. -> Tom spent 10. They spend four months finding this shop. -> It takes 11. It takes me 30 minutes to go to school every day. -> I spend 12. I look forward to going to Paris. -> I expect 13. I really expect to hear from you soon. -> I really look 14. We look forward to meeting our cousins again. -> We expect 15. He expects to buy those books. -> He looks