7. (take) **taking**  
8. **a hotel, we looked for some places to stay**  
9. I have to work hard these days. I am always busy.  
10. I suggested **taking**  
11. Why do you keep **asking**  
12. (Find) **Finding**  
13. (Feel) **Feeling**  
14. The man **talking**  
15. We must avoid **hurting**  
16. (Learn) **Learning**

To complete the sentences:

- **Question 7**: My boss is **taking** a long time to make decisions.
- **Question 8**: After checking into **a hotel**, we looked for some places to **stay**.
- **Question 9**: I have to work hard these days. I am always busy.
- **Question 10**: I suggested **taking** a break from work.
- **Question 11**: Why do you keep **asking** the same question?
- **Question 12**: **Finding** a good book to read can be difficult sometimes.
- **Question 13**: **Feeling** tired, I went to bed early.
- **Question 14**: The man **talking** with my mother over there is my new neighbor.
- **Question 15**: We must avoid **hurting** other people's feelings.
- **Question 16**: **Learning** new skills is important for personal development.