‘What doyou think of the soup?’‘I like it.’ (not … I’m liking it.)

I very much like his book. (not I very like his latest film.)

Ireally like walking / to walk in the woods. 

I like todo the shopping early onSaturday mornings.

When I’m pouring tea I like to put the milk in first.

‘Why didn’t you tell mebefore?’‘I didn’tlike to disturb you at home.’

would like

问询

A: "Would you like somecoffee?" B: "Yes, please. I would like a cup of coffee."

‘How about playingtennis? ’‘I’d like to.’

提出请求

A: "I need your helpmoving some furniture this weekend." B: "Sure, I would like to helpyou with that."

表示意愿

A: "What would you like todo this weekend?" B: "I would like to go for a hike in themountains."

订购食物或饮料

A: "What can I get foryou?" B: "I would like a cheeseburger with fries and a soda,please."

提出邀请

A: "Would you like to cometo my party on Saturday night?" B: "Yes, I would like to come. Thankyou for inviting me."

if you like, etc

‘Can I gonow?’‘If you like.’ (not If you like to.)