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Mare you 4. My brother keeps talking about a new video game. don't wake up. I think it @ hint/tone that he wants it for his birthday. 4 you didn’t get a place on the course 5 Alan gave very blunt/vague directions, so I'm not sure the first time, would you apply again? how to get to the restaurant. 5 We'll be there at seven, as pwecone 6 The students managed to get the decision overtumed get stuck in traffic. 6 Ifyou to see Danny, could you tell him | need to speak to him? Write the sentences again so that the meaning is similar. 1. We must leave now to get there on time. Unless . 2 You don't practise, so you don't get better at public speaking, Were 3. My dad has offered to take us, if he has time. Provided 4 Imagine this situation. You have the chance to study abroad. Do you go? ‘Supposing 5 I don't have time, but anyway, I don’t want to watch that TV show. Even if Choose the correct answers. 1. I'm going to relax this evening, ... we don't get any homework. 3 A when B aslongas as soonas 2 Can you pass me the dictionary when you... with it. A havefinished B had finished C have been finishing 3. James said he would meet me after class, provided that he... have to stay late. A didn't B hadn't © wouldn't 4 If everything goes according to plan, we... our project by this time tomorrow. A finish B ‘vefinished € ‘tihave finished 5 If we're lucky, we .....on a beach this time next month. A might lie B ‘llbe lying have been lying 6 Unless you feel better tomorrow, |... the doctor A ‘going to call B mightcall C call, because they alll spoke with one voice/communication. 7 You're quit today. Is there anything you'd like to sayhell? 8 | can't say/tell the difference between his twin sisters. Complete the sentences with one word in each gaj 1. When you . its difficult to understand you. Try speaking at the top of your I didn’t mean to that it was OK to offend people when I said that you shouldn't be afraid to speak your 3. Sarah was very when she told Victor she didn’t like his haircut and he got upset. Now they're not on speaking 4 Several actors have out against injustices in the film industry, though others have . perhaps because they're worried about harming their careers. been less 5 Ihate to this, but | don't really understand this question. There are two possible answers, so it's a bit Complete the words in the sentences. 1 I think ab, this misunderstanding, of communication caused 2 Alack of confidence is a h but it shouldn't stop you from trying, There has been a b more people are painting again. to overcome, against digital art as 4 Samisveryt 0 his parents don't mind him staying at home when they go away. 5 These two pictures are very similar. | can't tell the d between them, tsa big u to organise a live concert. You should get a new mobile. 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