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NB. There are many different ways to express functions. Function. 1 1. In my opinion, some
37 Egyptian channels are terrible. 2. In my view, our Moroccan football team’s last performance was
excellent. 3. What do you think of this colour? For me, it’s good.
Function. 2 1. I agree. Exercising regularly keeps us fit and healthy. 2. I disagree. Tutors should not
do the homework to their students/ I disagree. Students should do their homework by themselves.
38 3. I agree because they can help each other/ I disagree because new married couples should live on
their own to avoid family problems. Function. 3 1. Teacher, can you clarify more the meaning of that
word? 2. Yes, sure. 3. I am sorry I can’t. I have class now. Function. 4 1. I am sorry, doctor. I don’t
understand. 2. Sorry, officer, but I didn’t get it. Could you say that again, please?
Function. 5 1. You’d better bring him a new cell phone. 2. Can you advise me what to do? You
should revise your lessons and ask the teacher for more help. Function. 6 1. Excuse me, Sir, but you
39 didn’t respect the queue. /I am sorry. I didn’t realize that. 2. I am sorry to have to say this, but
someone put rubbish in front of my door. 3. I am sorry I have a complaint to make. The service is
terrible here.
Function. 7 1. I am sorry. I mis-pronounced your name. 2. It’s alright. 2. I am really sorry. I called you
by mistake. Function. 8 1. Teacher, let’s go to Venice? Ah..That’s a good idea. 2. Dad, how about
40 selling your old car and buying a new one? 3. Let’s make some pasta?
Function. 9 1. Wow! That’s good news! 2. Oh! That’s terrible! . Function. 10 1. It’s forbidden to fish in
41 this lake. 2. No feeding! Function. 11 1. Xenophobia can be defined as the fear…. 2. A protagonist
refers to the main ….. .
Function. 12 1. Teacher, can I go to the rest room? 2. Madam, can I take a picture of you and post it
42 on Facebook? Function. 13 1. Necessity 2. Lack of necessity 3. Necessity 4. Lack of necessity 5. Lack
of necessity 6. Necessity 7. Lack of necessity 8. Necessity 9. Lack of necessity
Function. 14 1. can’t 2. can 3. can 4. can 5. can’t Function. 15. 1. I am sure. I will continue my studies
43 in France. 2. I am not sure. I will get the first mark in English. 3. I am not sure. my best team will win
the next match. Function. 16 1. could 2. might 3. can 4. could

Ali EL AZOUZI BRIDGE