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01.1 Rewrite the following sentences to create the present tense by choosing the correct form of the
VERB TO BE in parentheses.
1. The girl (am, is, are) pretty.
2. I (am, is, are) ready.
3. She (am, is, are) my friend.
4. They (am, is, are) twins.
5. The flowers (am, is, are) yellow.
6. The fridge and counter in the kitchen (am, is, are) dirty.
7. The microwave oven (am, is, are) in the kitchen.
8. The ribbons in my hair (am, is, are) pink.
9. The vacuum cleaner (am, is, are) in the closet.
10. He (am, is, are) nice.
01.2 Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the VERB TO BE.
01.6 Rewrite the following sentences to express the negative form. Write the sentence once using
was not or were not and once using the contraction wasn’t or weren’t.
01.11 Rewrite the following sentences to create questions by placing do or does before the subject.
Don’t forget to include a question mark (?) in your answer.
1. You have a pink eraser.
02.3 Circle the correct word or phrase. If both are correct, circle both.
1. You can’t/ couldn’t really talk when you were one year old, can/ could you?
2. We can/ could give you a lift home tonight, if you want.
3. I wish I can/ could speak Russian, then I’d be able to/ I could read Tolstoy in the original.
4. Excuse me, could / may you tell me how to get to the leisure centre from here?
5. I’m afraid we can’t/ won’t be able to come to the wedding after all.
6. Thankfully, we could/ managed to get to the airport just in time so we didn’t miss the plane.
7. Dawn couldn’t go/ have gone to the barbecue as she had to work.
8. Would you like to could / be able to buy the flat you’re renting?
9. In a thousand years, can humans/ will humans be able to travel faster than the speed of light?
10. “Mum, can I watch TV and do my homework later?” “No, you may/ might not!”
11. We could catch/ have caught the last train after all, but of course we didn’t know that at the
time.
12. Mayn’t / Can’t I at least stay up till the end of the film?
13. Everyone could / was able to tell that Julie was upset about something.
14. May/ Can I open the window, please? It’s a little stuffy in here.
15.Because we had guests last Saturday, the kids could/ were allowed to stay up till midnight.
02.4 Put a cross (X) by the questions or sentences that do not belong.
1 Requesting
May 1 use your phone? □
Not at all, any time. □
Could you close the door? □
What about pizza for lunch? □
2 Offering
Would you like some cheese? □
Would you mind giving me that file? □
□
Let's join the tennis club.
Shall 1 book the holiday? □
3 Inviting
May 1 have another cake? □
Would you like to come round this evening? □
Let me take you out. □
Could you tell me the right answer, please? □
4 Accepting offers and invitations
Good idea. □
I'm sorry, I'm busy. □
Let's not do that. □
I'd love to □
02.5 Rewrite the sentences using should or ought to and the words in brackets. You may
have to use some negative forms.
1 'I need to earn more money.' (a, get, job, new, you)
2 'Brenda is angry about what I said.' (are, say, sorry, you, you)
3 'Tom doesn't understand his homework.' (about, ask, it, he, his, teacher)
4 'I'd like to learn to play the piano.' (having, lessons, start, you)
5 'Tina is often tired at work .' (at, late, night, she, TV, watch)
6 'I don't seem to have much energy at the moment.' (exercise, get, some, you)
2. Anna is a better runner than Rula. You think Anna will probably win the race tomorrow.
should
3. A letter arrives. It's possible that it's from your cousin, Janice. could
4. There's a knock at the door. Your mum says it might be Colin, but you know Colin is on
holiday. can't
5. You see someone wearing a costume. You think there's a strong probability that she's going
to a fancy-dress party. must
6. Your sister is looking for her hairbrush. You think it's possible that it's in the living room.
might
7. You're waiting for Harriet to arrive. You think she'll probably be there in half an hour.
should
WILL & SHALL
02.8 Choose the correct word.
1 I've tried and tried, but this key won't / shan't fit in the lock.
2 These boxes are very heavy. Shall / Will you help me carry them?
3 I've asked Mum to lend me some money, but I don't know if she won't / will.
4 If your clothes won't / will fit in that suitcase, you can use this bigger one.
5 You will / shall tell me all about your trip, won't you?
6 Shall/Will we do the washing-up for you?
02.12 Answer these questions using I’d rather….Use the words in parentheses (…) for your answers.
HAD BETTER
02.17 Read each situation and write a sentence with had better.
0.You’re going out for a walk with Tom. You think you should take an umbrella because it might
rain. What do you say to Tom?
-We’d better take an umbrella.
0.Tom doesn’t look very well. You don’t think he should go to work today. What do you say to
Tom?
-You’d better not go to work today.
Mary suddenly begins to feel sick. You think she should sit down. What do you say to her?
You and Tom are going to the theatre. You’ve just missed the bus. You think you should take
a taxi. What do you say to Tom?
Ann wants to play the piano late at night. You know that she’ll wake up the people next door.
What do you say to Ann?
You and Sue are going to a restaurant for a meal. You think you should make a reservation
because the restaurant might be crowed. What do you say to Sue?
Joe has just cut himself. You think he should put a Band- Aid on the cut. What do you say to
him?
You are going to take your car on your vacation. You think you should have the oil changed
before you go. What do you say (to yourself)?
You are by a river. It’s a hot day and your friend suggests going for a swim. You don’t think
you should because the river looks dirty. What do you say?
You and your sister really ’should / ought to do more to help at home! At your age, you Shouldn't /
better not still expect me to do everything for you. For a start, you 3 ought / should make your own
beds in the morning, and clear up your dirty clothes.
In fact, you 4 ought / should to do your own washing and ironing by now. And you'd 5 oughtn't /
better not let me find any more dirty plates and cups in your bedrooms! If you don't want me to
stop your pocket money, you'd 6 better / should start helping me!
'd better not try | ought to ask | shouldn't go / should rest | ought to wear | shouldn't do
Dear Diana,
I heard that you fell off your bike. You really 1_________________________ so fast on it, and
I told you that you 2__________________________a helmet! You are lucky that you only hurt
your arm. You 3__________________________your arm for a couple of weeks, but then you
4________________________ the doctor for some exercises, so that it doesn't get too weak.
You5________________________ too much though, and you
6__________________________ to ride your bike until your arm's completely better.
Love
Michelle
1.You must / have to / need not walk on the grass. It's wet.
2.Fluffy has to / needs / must a drink - he's very thirsty!
3.You need / must / have remember your sports kit tomorrow.
4.He needs to / mustn't / has got wear a hard hat for work.
1. 'Smoking isn't allowed in the airport.' You mustn't / don't have to smoke in the
airport.
2. It's not necessary to come to the train station to meet me.' You have to / don't have to meet her
3. 'We were forced to wait for over two hours in the rain!' They had to / didn't need to wait for
4. 'The instructions tell you to write in pencil.' You must / needn't write in pencil.
5. 'You can contact us by either phone or e-mail.' You mustn't / don't have to phone them.
6. 'In my country, you can carry your passport with you if you want, but it's not necessary.'
7. In her country, you don't need to I mustn't carry your passport with you.
8. 'My grandfather was made to start work when he was just fourteen years old.'
9. He had to / must start work when he was just fourteen years old.
10.'It's not necessary to book a hotel; you can stay in our spare room.'
When I broke my arm a week ago, I guess it (1) _______ to have hurt. But it didn’t! We were
doing PE at school, and we were making a pyramid. We (2)______ to stand on each other’s
shoulders. I was right at the top. We (3)_______ have been doing it properly because suddenly
the pyramid collapsed and we all fell. I landed on my arm.
Mr Jenkins (4)_______ have known immediately that I’d broken my arm because he sent
someone to call an ambulance. “Sit still, and don’t move your arm at all until the ambulance
comes,” he said. I (5)_____ still remember the feeling- my arm was numb, and looked very
strange, but there was no pain at all. I remember thinking: “It (6)_______ be broken. If it was
broken, I’d be in agony.” I suppose not feeling any pain (7) _______have been because I was in
shock. The plaster (8) _____ come off in about three weeks but it (9)_______ have to stay on
longer. It depends on whether the break has healed properly or not. The next three weeks may
(10)____ be the best three weeks of my life- no basketball, no playing in the playground, no
swimming- but I’m counting my blessings. It (11)______ have been a lot worse!
02.24 Choose the correct word or words.
School rules
At Philip's school, all the pupils 1 have to / must to wear a strict uniform. The boys wear red
jackets, white shirts and black trousers. They 2 be able to / can wear brown or black shoes, and
The girls wear skirts, which 4must not / have not be too short. If it is very hot, the boys don't 5
must / have to wear their jackets. Once a year, the school has a special day when pupils are 6 can /
02.25 Put in expressions from the box with must (not), have/has (got) to or don't have to.
answer come round do military service find out get go to bed go to work hit
your opponent pay taxes take off throw out turn down vote
0.In some countries, both men and women have (got) to do military service.
1. I'm really tired. I ________________________________________________.
2. Sophie hasn't been in touch for days. I __________________________ why.
3. You _____________________________ the question if you don't want to.
4. In my country, everybody _____________________________ in elections.
5. You really __________________________________ that old coat. Please!
6. In boxing, you _________________________________ below the belt.
7. We haven't had a talk for ages. You really __________________ one evening.
8. You ____________________________ a licence to watch TV.
9. When you go through airport security you ____________________ your coat.
10. Harry- you ___________________________ that music. We're all going deaf!
11. We all ________________________________, one way or another.
12. Saturday tomorrow: I _____________________________, thank goodness.
04.2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word in
capitals. Do not change the word in capitals.
0.Perhaps she's got lost. She may have got lost (or) She could/might have got lost.
1. Perhaps Peter forgot to lock the door. _________________________________.
2. Perhaps your mother sent these flowers. _______________________________.
3. It's possible that the builders have finished. _____________________________.
4. There's a chance that I've found a new job. _____________________________.
5. It seems possible that Alex has changed her mind. _______________________.
6. Somebody has been in my room, possibly. _____________________________.
7. Perhaps we've come to the wrong house. _______________________________.
04.4 Put in must have......, had to....., can't have...... or may not have ........
1. Shakespeare ___________ to Australia, because Europeans didn't know about it. (go)
2. King Arthur _____________-nobody's sure. (exist)
3. Castles in the Middle Ages _________________ cold in the winter. (be)
4. Poor people five hundred years ago ______________ easy lives. (have)
5. Sorry I'm late. I _______________ for a phone call. (wait)
6. She didn't answer. She __________________ what I said. (understand)
7. I ____________________ two years' military service- a complete waste of time. (do)
8. You _____________________ pleased when you heard you'd won the prize. (be)
9. "My ankle really hurts." "Well, you ___________________ it if you can still walk." (break)
10. I'm very sleepy. I _________________ at four this morning. (get up)
04.5 Write one word in each gap.
My cousin Tina
My cousin Tina is a professional dancer. Her mum - my aunt - says that Tina (1)
___________dance really well even before she was able to walk!
When Tina was ten, she could (2) ________ gone to a special school for dancers in New York, but
she decided not to because she didn't want to leave her friends. Even today, Tina's mum thin that
Tina (3)__________ have gone to the school. I'm sure it (4) __________have been a very difficult
decision for Tina to make, but she says that she doesn't regret not going. she carried on dancing in
her spare time, often getting up at five o'clock in the morning for a dance lesson before school .
That can't have (5) _______ much fun!
Today, she's really successful. She's been in lots of shows and she's even appeared on TV a few
times. In fact, she (6)_______ have got the main part in a new show in London. She's not sure yet.
They (7)_______ to have contacted her yesterday about it, but they didn't. Hopefully, she'll hear in
the next few days. Whether she gets the part or not, I'm really proud of my cousin!
04.6 For each question, сomplete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no
more than three words. Contractions count as one word.
0.I’m sure you dropped your wallet at the bus stop.
You ____________________ your wallet at the bus stop.
2. Мaybe Joanna missed the last bus.
Joanna ______________ the last bus.
3. Petеr knew how to skate when he was twelve.
Peter __________________ skate when he was twelve.
4. Еmma was wrong not to tell you the answer.
Еmma _______________________you the answer.
5. It wasn't necessary for us to pay to get in. 10.It was a bad idea for us to be rude
We ______________________ pay to get in. to thе policeman!
We _____________________ been
6. I’m sure that Diana didn’t take your books.
rude to thе policeman!
Diana ____________________your books.
7. Perhaps David didn’t notice you.
David ______________________ noticed you.
8. Terry arrived early, but it wasn’t necessary.
Terry ______________________________arrived early.
9. It wasn’t necessary for me to buy any food yesterday.
I didn’t __________________ any food yesterday.
UNIT 05 PAST HABITS
05.1 Make sentences about past and present habits and situations.
0. Penny/ play badminton/ golf. Penny used to play badminton. Now she plays golf.
1. Anna/ have lots of boyfriends/ be married.______________________________
2. John/ study mathematics/ physics.____________________________________
3. Marry/ climb mountains/ cycle.______________________________________
4. Joe/ be a builder/ driver.__________________________________________
5. Gary/ work in Germany/ England.___________________________________
6. Claire/ live in Scotland/ Ireland._____________________________________
7. I/ like meat/prefer fish.____________________________________________
8. We/go to the cinema/ watch TV._____________________________________
05.2 Make sentences with used to and didn't use to about how people lived hundreds of years ago.
0.read or write. Most people didn't use to read or write.
1. travel/ by horse ______________________________________________
2. cook/ on wood fires ______________________________________________
3. live so long ____________________________________________________.
4. fight/ spears ___________________________________________________.
5. hunt/ bows and arrows ____________________________________________.
6. believe/ ghosts and devils _________________________________________.
7. be able/ vote ___________________________________________________.
8. think/ earth was flat ______________________________________________.
9. have/ bigger families _____________________________________________.
10. children/ work __________________________________________________.
05.3 Complete using the correct form of used to. You may have to use some negative forms.
1. When I was younger, I ................................................ eat pizza almost every day!
2. .......................... there .......................... be a supermarket on the corner?
3. Bradley is a teacher, but he ................................................ want to be a train driver.
4. I ....................................................... like eating cabbage, but now I love it!
5. .......................... Rick .......................... have blond hair when he was a little boy?
6. I know Lily ....................................................... cook much, but now I think she makes dinner
every day.
05.4 Complete the text with would + verb from the box.
come exchange find go go make swim skate take
When I was a child we lived by a lake. It was a beautiful place. On summer evenings we
(1)_____________ in the lake, or take a canoe out, and in winter we (2) _____________ across
to the other side. School was boring, but weekends were fun, especially when Dad was home.
Sometimes he (3) ______________ us fishing; or we (4) ______________ exploring in the
woods. We always got lost, but we (5) _____________ our way home again somehow. On
Sundays Mum (6) _______________ us pancakes for breakfast, and then we (7)
_______________ to the little village church for the Sunday service. We had a lot of relations
living in the same part of the country, and we saw a lot of them. At Christmas everybody (8)
_____________ to our house for dinner, and then we (9) __________ presents. It was a good
time.
05.5 Choose the correct answer.
1.Sharon looks different now, doesn't she? Yes. She B to have long dark hair, didn't she?
A is used B used C would
2. I have never driven an automatic car before. "You will soon _____ to it."
A get used B be used C used
3. "How is Sarah?" " She's fine. She _____ to life in the countryside."
A got used B used C is getting used
4. "Have you always worked as a nurse?" "No. I ____ a childminder."
A was used to being B used to be C am used to being
5. "Do you remember when we were little?" "Yes. Dad ____ always read us a bedtime story.
A was used to B would C got used to
6."Aren't you tired?" "No. I ____ to walking long distances.
A am used B got used C used
7."Jane had trouble with her job at first." "Yes, She ____ to working on her own."
A used B got used C wasn't used
8. "Did you find your degree course difficult?" "Yes, but I soon _______ to it."
A used B got used C was used
9. "Do you remember Uncle Danny?" "Yes. He _____ always bring us presents."
A would B was used C used
10. "Have you ever lived in a flat before?" "No. but I will _______ to it."
A be used B get used C used
11. "Why are you so tired?" "Because I ______ to getting up early in the morning."
A am used B used C am not used
12. "Do you know that man?" "Yes. He _____ to work for me."
A was used B used C is used
05.6 Read these situations and write three sentences with used to, as in the example.
Jane is American. She went to Britain and found driving on the left difficult.
a) At first she wasn’t used to driving on the left.
b) But soon she got used to driving on the left.
c) Now she has no problems. She is used to driving on the left.
1. Juan came to the United States from Spain. In Spain he always had dinner late in the evening.
But in the United States dinner was at 6:00. Juan found this strange at first.
a) At first he wasn’t ____________________________________________.
b) But after some time he got __________________________________________.
c) Now he finds it normal. He _____________________________________________.
2. Diana is a nurse. She starts working nights two years ago. At first she found it strange and
didn’t like it.
a) At first she____________________________________________.
b) But after a while____________________________________________.
c) Now she doesn’t mind at all. She_________________________________________.
05.7 Put the verb into the correct form, -ing or infinitive (I am used to doing or I used to do).
1. Jane had to get used to __________ on the left. (drive)
2. Bill used to ________ in good shape. Now he’s in terrible shape. (be)
3. When I was a child, I used to_______________ swimming every day. (go)
4. It took me a long time to get used to _______________ contact lenses. (wear)
5. There used to _____________ a café on this corner, but it was torn down. (be)
6. I’m the boss. I’m not used to ______________ told what to do. (be)
7. You’ll have to get used to _____________ less if you want to lose weight. (eat)
8. I used to _____________ Ann, but now she gets on my nerves. (like)
9. Ron got tired very quickly. He wasn’t used to _____________ so fast. (run)
10. Tom used to ______________ to a lot of parties when he was a student. (go)
2.My parents wouldn't let me stay out late when I was young. (used)
My parents _______________________________________ let me stay out late when I was young.
3.Did you know that Carol played basketball for her country? (to)
Did you know that Carol _________________________________________ basketball for her country?
5.When he was a teacher, my dad often used to get home quite late. (would)
When he was a teacher, my dad______________________________________ quite late.
6.Do you think you could learn to live without your mobile phone? (used)
Do you think you could _____________________________________without your mobile phone?
UNIT 06 ACTION & STATE VERBS
06.1 Mark whether each verb is an action or state verb.
1. “How do you start work on film?” “I (read) the script and (make) notes.”
2. “I (make) notes of our interview. I hope you don’t mind.” “No, that’s OK.”
3. “What languages (you speak) “English, French and Spanish.”
4. “I’m glad we (do) this interview in English. My French isn’t very good.”
5. “Who (play) that guitar?” “My son, when he has time.”
6. “Who (play) the piano upstairs?” “My sister. She’s got a concert tomorrow.”
7. “What (she play)?” “I think it’s a piece by Mozart.”
8. “(she play) anything else?” “The violin. She’s very musical.”
9. “Your daughter’s very keen on sport, isn’t she?” “She (play) tennis.”
10. “Where is she now?” “She (play) tennis, as usual.”
11. “What’s that delicious smell?” “My husband (cook).”
12. “Is that usual?” “Yes, normally I (shop) and my husband (cook).”
13. “What a lovely clock!” “It (not work), I’m afraid- it’s been broken for years.”
14. “Could I use your phone?” “I’m afraid it (not work) at the moment.”
07.2 Write the correct present tense form of the verb in brackets to complete each sentence.
1 Do you see what that man is doing now? He_________________ (taste) the cheese before he buys it.
2 I _______________(not understand) what's wrong with this car.
3 Sam____________ (not think) about his work today, so he's making lots of mistakes.
4 I'm sure everyone____________(know) where New York is.
5 Cathy____ (not like) fish, so she's having an omelette instead.
6 I ____ (not believe) everything I read on the Internet.
walk walking
play
doing
liking
finish
read
swim
crying
begin
1. We (visit / always) my grandparents at weekends but Aunt Roberta (come / never) with us.
2. I(use / never) my mobile phone if I(drive).
3. I (get) lots of emails every day but I (seem / never) to have the time to reply!
4. The heroine (prefer) to be with Paul because James (argue / always).
5. Maria (forget / always) what time the soap (start).
6. You (moan / always) about the state of the flat but you (help / never)me tidy it up!
7. She (criticise / always) people! That’s why she (not have) any friends!
8. Whether he (go out) or not (depend / always) on how busy he is.
9. I (shop / never) here - they (be / always) so rude!
10. We (smell / always) food cooking when we (pass) her house.
11. He (borrow / always) money! And he (pay / never) me back!
10.3 Complete the sentences with the correct present form of the verbs in brackets. Explain your choice
of tense. Then tick the sentences that are true for you.
1. I (think) coffee (taste) bitter. I (not like) it.
2. My grandma (bake) a lot. She (probably/ make) a cake right now.
3. My dad (not see) why young people (love) fast food so much.
4. I (never/ be) on a diet in my life.
5. I (think) of giving up chocolate.
6. I (do) some cooking. That’s why I (smell) of onions!
10.4 Complete the email. Use the present simple or present continuous of the verbs in the box.
cost depend go have look love make stay still/study taste write
Hi Rosa,
I am writing to you from an Internet café in the city centre. I (1)............. in a cheap hotel near
Plaza Catalunya. I t (2).............just forty euros a night - hot bad! Barcelona is a really exciting city
and I (3)............. a wonderful time! This morning I visited the Sagrada Familia - a famous
Catholic church in Barcelona. It’s really weird - it(4).............
like a wedding cake! Later today I might go to the beach - it (5).............on the weather.
The food’s great. Crema Catalana is my favourite - 1 ju st(6).............it! It’s a dessert they
(7).............here with cold custard and sugar on top. I t (8).............. absolutely delicious! So,
everything (9)............. well here. What about you? Is everything OK back in rainy Milan?
(10).............(you) for your exam next week?
See you soon!
Paola
10.5 Underline the сorrect phrase in each sentence.
a) What time go уou/do yo go to bed on Saturdays?
b) Why are you waiting/do you waiting outside the door?
с) Don’t ask Tim. He doesn’t know/not knows thе answer.
d) I having/I’m having my lunch at the moment.
е) When you leave/do уou leave the house in the morning?
f) I don’t understand. What is happening/is happen?
g) Еxcuse me, does уou know/do уou know the time?
h) This is a great partу. I’m having/Am I having a lovely time.
e.g England footballers (have arrived) back in Britain after their match in Rome.
1. Singer Alex Haverty _________ his long-time girlfriend Katy Bowen.
2. Charles Blackstock, Member of Parliament for East Chilbury, _________at the age of 57.
3. Once again, bad weather ___________ the tennis final.
4. The Foreign Minister ___________ London for a two-day visit to berlin.
5. Heavy snow ___________ hundreds of roads in Scotland.
6. Demonstrators ________ to cars in a suburb of Paris.
7. A plane with 150 passengers ____________ over the Indian Ocean.
8. A Birmingham businessman __________ $10m to cancer research.
9. A Northamptonshire farmer ___________ hundreds of Roman coins in a field.
10. Customs officers ___________ three suspected drug smugglers at Luton airport.
11.2 Put each verb into a form of the present perfect simple.
a) What’s thе matter? (you cut) Have you cut yourself?
b) I (have) a headache ever since lunchtimе.
с) Nadia (never see) any Chinese films.
d) Someone (steal) Мr Grant’s bike.
e) The passengers arе tired because they (not sleep) all night.
f) I'm afraid we (just break) your window. Sorry!
g) David (not win) a prize this time, I’m afraid.
h) (you ever eat) Spanish food? It’s great!
13.2 Complete using the correct present perfect continuous form of the verbs in brackets. Use short
forms where possible.
Mandy: Hi Matt. How are you? What (1) (you / do) recently?
Matt: Oh, hi Mandy! Well, (2) (I / study) for my exams.
Mandy: That sounds boring! (3) (you / work) hard?
Matt: Very! Basically, (4) (I / just / sit) at my desk in my bedroom for the past three weeks and (5)
(I / not / go) out at all.
(6) (I / work) with Michael, my best friend, some of the time, though, so at least I've had some
company. How about you?
Mandy: Well, my. mum and (7) (I / paint) my bedroom for the last few days.
That has been fun! And (8) (we / also / plan) our summer holiday.
Matt: Great! Where are you going?
Mandy: Well, we haven't decided yet. (9) (We I look) at different places to see which we like best.
Matt: I'm sure you'll have a great time, wherever you go. Oh, by the way,
(10) (1 / think) of having a party when I finish my exams. Would you like to come?
Mandy: Sure! That would be great!
14.2 For each question, сomplete thе seсond sentence so that it means the same as the first using no
morе than three words. Use present perfect or present perfect continuous.
a) I came tо live here three months ago.
I’ve been living here for three months.
b) Sophie is out at the shops at thе momеnt.
Sophie .............. to the shops.
с) I’ve had Frenсh lessons since Мarсh.
I ................ ....... French since Мarсh.
d) I’m still reading this book.
I ................ ....... reading this book yet.
e) Paul left the room a moment ago.
Paul has .... the room.
f) It's ages since I last went to the cinema.
I ................ ....... to the cinema for ages.
g) This is the first time I’ve eaten snails.
I ................ ....... snails before.
h) I don’t remember Helen’s phone number.
I’ve ............ Helen’s phone number.
14.3 Write the verb in brackets in the correct form, present perfect simple or present perfect continuous.
Use contractions where possible.
1. (I/ send off) over 18 press releases this morning so far.
2. Is it the first time (you/ ever/eat) squid?
3. (we/ wait) for you for the past two hours. Where (you/be)?
4. (you/ just/ receive) an e-mail from Ruth?
5. I’m afraid (we/ get) any milk. (we /expect) a delivery for the past four hours but (they/ show up)
yet.
6. (I/draw up) a list of people to invite to the wedding but (I/get) very far so far. (you/have) any
thoughts about it?
7. Oh, Clair, my (mum/mean) to ask you for a while. Would you like to come with us to
Wimbledon?
UNIT 15 SIMPLE PAST
15.1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. There is one extra verb.
do have involve lose make propose put
1. We stood at the store waving goodbye to the newlyweds until we ________ sight of their yatch.
2. My older sister has just bought her own flat and is planning to ______ on a housewarming party.
3. It’s great that Jane wants to get _______ in organizing a hen party for her younger sister. She
always has loads of ideas.
4. I’d like to ________ a toast to the bridge and groom. May they have a long life together.
5.When I got home after travelling for a year, my family ________ a fuss of me. Everyone was
super nice to me.
6. The bride’s father _______ a lump in his throat when he walked his daughter down the aisle on
her wedding day.
15.2 Write the verb in brackets in the correct form, past simple.
1.When I heard the phone ring, I (stop) writing to answer it.
2.I (have) piano, lessons every week from the age of six onwards.
3. Since the hotel had a pool, ________ you (swim) every day?
4. The Industrial Revolution (attract) many people from the country to the city.
5. By the time we (arrive), the party was almost over.
15.3 Write the verb in the correct form: Regular or Irregular Simple past.
Last month 1(be) very special. I 2(fly) by myself for the first time! I 3(be) a little nervous but it
4(be) exciting. First, I 5(take) a taxi to the international airport terminal. Then, I 6(check-in) at the
check-in counter and 7(walk) to the depature lounge at Gate B64. I 8.(be) early, so I 9(have) to
wait a long time to go through immigration and security. Then I 10(wait) in the depature lounge
for about 25 minutes before I 11(get) on the plane. After 12(board) the plane, I 13(walk) along the
aisle and 13b.(find) my seat. Then I 14(sit) down and 15(fasten) my seatbelt. I 16(be) lucky
because my seat 17(be) a window seat, so I 18(can) look outside as the plane 19(take) off. After a
few hours, the flight attendents 20(serve) us dinner and then I 21(talk) to the passenger next to me.
His name 22(be) Eduardo and I 23(be) surprised to find out that he 24(be) also travelling to
Vancouver to study English for the summer. Finally, I 25(watch) an action movie and then our
plane 26(land) soon after that. I 27(have) a wonderful time in Canada. It 28(be) really fun and I
29(make) lots of new friends from all over the world. Next week, I will fly back to Mexico but I
will never forget my time here.
UNIT 16 PAST CONTINUOUS
16.1 Complete the sentences about annoying habits with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
check chew lose talk tell
1.Before, Time _____________ the end of his pen. Now he _______________.
2. Before, Julie ___________ her make –up. Now she _______________ her phone.
3. Before, Sam _____________ about himself. Now he _______________ about his girlfriend.
4. Before, Dave ____________ his temper. Now he ___________ his keys.
5. Before, Mary ____________ lies. Now she _____________ people what to do.
16.2 Write the verb in brackets in the correct form, past continuous, in each gap. you may have to use
the passive form.
1. When the explosion happened, hundreds of people (pass) through the airport.
2.Amy (read), so she didn’t see me walking past.
3. We decided to leave the beach because it (get) dark and we wanted to get home while there was
still some light.
4. ________ Jessica already (think) of leaving university before she failed her first year exams?
5. Sorry I couldn’t come on Friday, but I (work) on my project.
6. While she (prepare) dinner, he (wash) the dishes.
7. Sam (wait) for us when we arrived the olane.
11. When I entered the house, the chef (cook) the meal and kids (watch) cartoons.
6. The storm (start). The ferry (leave) the port. not long after
1. a) He tried on six pairs of shoes. b) He decided he liked the first ones best. (after)
2. a) Mary did all the shopping. b) She took a short walk round the park. (when)
3. a) I washed and dried the last plate. b) Paul came in and offered to help. (after)
4. b) He went to the café in the square for a cup of coffee. a) He said goodbye to the visitors. (after)
5. b) I started on the dark chocolate. a) I ate all the milk chocolate. (when)
6. a) Peter did his karate training. b) He phoned his mother. (when)
7. b) Mike had a long hot shower. a) He went for a run. (after)
8. b) Sandra went to bed. a) She phoned the office to say she was ill. (after)
19.2 Past Perfect. John loses things. Here are some of the problems he had on a visit to London.
Complete the sentences using words from the box.
address appetite glasses key luggage memory money ticket.
e.g. He couldn’t change clothes at his hotel because he had lost his luggage.
1. He couldn’t see very well because ______________________________________.
2. He couldn’t get into the theatre because __________________________________.
3. He couldn’t buy another ticket because __________________________________.
4. He had trouble finding his hotel again because _____________________________.
5. He couldn’t get into his hotel room because _______________________________.
6. He couldn’t eat much in the hotel restaurant because ________________________.
7. He didn’t get home the next day because _________________________________.
19.3 Write sentences using the prompts. One of the verbs must be in the past perfect simple.
1. we / just / hear / the news / when / you / ring
2. I/ already / think of / that / before / you / suggest / it
3. when / I / turn on / the TV / the programme / already / start
4. she / be / hungry / because / she / not / eat / anything / all day
5. by the time / I leave / school / I / decide / to become / a musician
19.4 In pairs, put the underlined verb into the Past perfect. Discuss how this changes the meaning. Then
tick the sentences that are true for you.
1. I started walking when I was eighteen months old.
- I had started walking when I was eighteen months old.
2. When I was four, I learned how to ride a bike.
3. I had swimming lessons when I started primary school.
4. When I started playing for the school, they didn’t win a game.
5. At 7 o’clock this morning I left my house.
6. This lesson started when I arrived in class.
UNIT 20 PAST PERFECT SIMPLE AND SIMPLE PAST
20.1 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box (past or past perfect). Use a dictionary if
necessary.
affect apply check enclose obtain participate publish select
1. I __________ for the job, although I wasn’t sure I wanted it.
2. David & Davis rejected Martin’s new book, although they ___________ three of his novels
before.
3. Jones ___________ in two earlier expeditions, and was clearly the best person to lead the group.
4. I sent off the form, and then realized I ____________ the wrong photograph.
5. We did not think we would have an opportunity to see the match, but Penny told us she
_____________ some free tickets and invited us to go with her.
6. The committee interviewed six of us for the job, but I was sure they ______________ the
person they wanted already.
7. The fire started because nobody ______________ the electrical wiring for years.
8. The doctor told my father that working with chemicals all his life ______________ his eyesight.
3. Once the dogs went/ had been for their walk, they settled down quietly.
5. After I painted/ had painted the kitchen ceiling I decided to stop for a rest.
6. When everybody voted/ had voted, the results were announced almost immediately.
8. When I sent / had sent the email, I realized I had made a terrible mistake.
11. When I opened/ had opened the door, the children ran in.
12. When they mapped/ had mapped the whole territory, they returned to their headquarters.
20.3 Grammar in a text. Choose the correct tense (simple past or past perfect).
I (go) went to Paris last spring for a job interview; I (1 not be) there for five years. I (2 arrive) the
evening before the interview, and (3 decide) to go for a walk. I (4 spend) a happy hour strolling
round, thinking about the good times I (5 have) there as a student. As I was walking by the Seine, I
suddenly (6 see) a familiar face- it was Nedjma, the woman I (7 share) a flat with when I was a
student, and whose address I (8 lose) after leaving Paris. I could tell she (9 not see) me, so I (10
As she (12 turn) towards me, I (13 realise) that she (14 have) an ugly scar on the side of her face.
She (15 see) the shock in my eyes, and her hand (16 go) up to touch the scar; she (17 explain) that
she (18 get) it when she was a journalist reporting on a war in Africa.
She (19 not be) uncomfortable telling me this; we (20 feel) as if the years (21 not pass), as if we
(22 say) goodbye the week before. She (23 arrive) in Paris that morning, and she (24 have) a
hospital appointment the next year. The doctors (25 think) that they could remove the scar, but she
would have to stay in Paris for several months. Both of us (26 have) the idea at the same time; if I
(27 get) the job, we could share a flat again. And we could start by having a coffee while we (28
begin) to tell one another everything that (29 happen) to us in the past five years.
23.3 Complete the sentences with past perfect simple or past perfect continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1. They (know) each other for a year before they got married.
2. He was exhausted because he (drive) all night.
3. She was in a panic because she (lose) her passport.
4. He (have) the car for just a month when someone crashed into it.
5. The alarm didn’t go off because I (forget) to set it.
6. My eyes were hurting because I (stare) at the computer screen all day.
7. I was sorry that the trip was cancelled. I (look) forward it.
23.4 Complete the sentences with the Past Perfect Simple or Continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The roads were wet this morning. It (rain) all night.
2.Yesterday I was tired. I (not sleep) well the night before.
3. I went to the doctor last week because I (not feel) well.
4. I (have) the same phone for ages, so I got a new one last month.
5. I didn’t understand yesterday’s homework because I (not listen) to the teacher in class.
6. BY the time I arrived, the lesson (aleady/ start).
UNIT 24 PAST CONTINUOUS AND PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
24.1 Complete the sentences with the correct past form of the verbs in the box.
break never beat not bring score skate train
1. Tom slipped on the ice and broke his leg when he __________.
2. It was 2-2. Then Joe _______ the winning goal in injury time.
3. Beth couldn’t do PE because she _______ her PE kit.
4. Jack was ecstatic. He ________ his brother before.
5. Tess couldn’t believe she _______ the school record!
6. Lucy _______ for a triathlon when she twisted her ankle.
24.2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of past continuous and past perfect continuous.
1. She (practice) verbs for two weeks,
2. Cool breeze (blow) since morning.
3. I (study) at this college for many years.
4. Hana (sleep) for 8 hours when her mother woke hwr up.
5. He (suffer) from fever for three months.
6. I (have) a shower when you phoned.
7. Andrew (walk) in the park when I saw him.
8. I (clean) my room when you called me.
9. I (choose) a present when Jim saw me.
10. Suzi (listen) to music when the delivery came.
26.2 Put the verbs in the right places to complete the sentences. Use going to.
Note: There are too many verbs.
1. Jane is going to study music in Vienna. She’s ______________ to become a
professional pianist. This summer, she’s ____________ three months studying German.
(spend, try, work, study)
2. Max is ___________ maths and science for his school-leaving exams.
Then he’s __________ the summer learning to fly. In the autumn, he’s ___________ a
two-year training course for airline pilots. (start, spend, go, do)
3. Jennifer’s eight, and she doesn’t know what she’s ___________. One day she says
she’s _________ a dancer, and the next she says she’s __________ with animals. This
summer, she’s ____________ with her aunt in America. (take, work, do, stay, be)
4. Annie is _________ the house this summer. Then she’s ___________ two weeks
walking in Scotland. In the autumn, she’s ___________ a new job as a translator. (start,
decorate, spend, play)
26.3 Complete the following sentences with the correct form of verb.
1.I (close) the window. It's starting to rain.
2. Don't worry! I (help) you solve this problem.
3. It (rain) in a moment.
4. When you arrive tonight, we (go) out for dinner.
5. (have) some time for me tomorrow/
6. Promise you (never. leave) me again.
7.I think England (win) the world.
8. The meeting (take) place at 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon.
9. I (go) for a hike this weekend.
10. If you eat too much candy, you (feel) sick.
11.What (you, do) tomorrow?
12. She (not go) to their party because they didn't invite her.
13.What (watch) tonight?
14. (you study) English next year?
15. look at that driver! He (have) an accident.
16. Can you take me to the airport tonight? Of course, I (take) you. I'd be happy to.
17. Do you want me to take you to the airport? No thanks, John (take) me.
UNIT 27 WAYS TO TALK ABOUT FUTURE
27.1 Complete the sentences. Use be going to, will, the present simple or the present continuous and the
verbs in brackets. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
0 .So, what time are you leaving (you / leave) tomorrow?
1 Look! That car over there (crash)!
2 I (not come) with you tonight. I have to stay in and finish my project.
3 You look tired. Sit down and I (make) you a cup of tea.
4 The film (start) at half past eight.
5 Do you think Jim (mind) if I use his computer?
6 What’s wrong? You look as if you (cry).
7 The library (close) at half past seven this evening.
8 Look - is that Harry over there? (go) and say hello.
9 Hurry up! Our train (leave) in half an hour!
10 Laura and Ben (have) a party next week.
27.2 Circle the correct word or phrase. If both options are correct, circle both.
1. We aren’t/ We’re not going to miss the train, are we?
2. I think I’m going to do/ I’m doing really badly in the English test tomorrow.
3. Josh is going to sing/ is singing a song in the school talent contest next week.
4. I’m going to buy/ buying a big yacht if I can when I’m older.
5. Sports Day is going to be/being held on the last day of term.
6. Does/ Will the concert on Thursday last more than two hours?
7. Are they going to broadcast/ Will they broadcast the music awards live tomorrow night?
8. Do they broadcast/ Are they broadcasting the music awards live tomorrow night?
9. According to the timetable, the train for Oxford leaves/ is leaving at 10.15.
10. Does the restaurant open/ Is the restaurant opening next Sunday?
27.3 Choose the correct option to complete each sentence. Sometimes both are possible.
1. I’m starting/ going to start a new online course in a few weeks.
2. I’m going to study/ studying web design, but I’m not sure where yet.
3. However much things change, we are always going to need/ will always need teachers.
4. Jobs of the future will need/ are needing technological skills.
5. The course is going to start/ starts next week.
6. I hopes I’ve passed my course. I get/ am getting my results tomorrow morning.
7. Apparently a successful app designer can earn thousands a day! I think I’ll change/ change my
career.
8. I think my job will change/ is changing in the future.
UNIT 28 FUTURE IN THE PAST
28.1 Complete the sentences with expressions from the box.
was going to happen was going to ring was going to say was catching was leaving
was to change was to regret would be terrible would be married would spend
1. Carola and I hardly noticed each other that first evening. Two weeks later we
__________________________.
2. He __________________________ that conversation for many years to come.
3. I __________________________ you yesterday, but I forgot.
4. She __________________________ in two hours, and she still hadn’t started packing.
5. So this was the school where I __________________________ the next five years.
6. The letter that __________________________ my life arrived one Friday morning.
7. I couldn’t decide what I __________________________ to Mary.
8. I knew that the party __________________________, and it was.
9. I got up early because I __________________________ the 7.50 train.
10. John was the only person who realized what __________________________.
28.2 Complete the text with expressions from the box. Use a dictionary if necessary.
was going was going to be was going to do something was going to say was joining
was starting was to was to get was to report were going to do
would become well known would come back would sometimes envy would marry
It was the last night at university; the last party. The mood kept changing from happy to serious to
sad and back again. We talked about the past, remembering good and bad times; and we talked
about the future and what we 1______________ David 2___________ into the theatre; we were all
sure he 3_____________ a star. I saw him years later in a James Bond film; one of those
anonymous bad guys who get killed in the first ten minutes. Alistair 4_________________ the
army; he 5________________ to his regiment the following Monday. And he 6______________
killed for real, a few years later, in a stupid and unnecessary war. Chris Homer 7______________
in finance, he said, though it was not entirely clear what. He 8 _____________ into my life in a
couple of years, walking into my office in torn jeans, smelling of drink and asking for money. The
other Chris- the one we called “egghead”- 9 _______________ post-graduate work the following
year. He 10_____________ become an eminent research scientist with an international reputation.
Two others 11______________ in years to come: Keith as a prize-winning film director,
and Robbie as a politician involved in a series. My closest friend, Nigel, 12 _____________ his
university girlfriend, have three children, and enjoy a quiet and happy life. Later I 13
____________ him. I 14_____________ at university and become an academic- I thought. (Do
you know how to make God laugh? Tell him your plans.) I emptied my glass, said an emotional
good-bye everyone, and walked out into the future.
UNIT 29 FUTURE CONTINUOUS
29.1 Mr. Collins is a teacher. Look at the pictures and say what he will be doing at different times
tomorrow. Use expressions from the box.
cook supper correct papers drive to work have a shower have breakfast
have coffee teach French teach maths train the football team watch TV
30.2 Complete using the future perfect simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. I (cook) dinner by the time you get home.
2. They (not/finish) painting the house by the time we get back from holiday.
3. This time next month, you (probably/ pass) your driving test!
4. (you/do) all your homework by bedtime?
5. We (probably/ not/ leave) by the time you get home.
2. We’ll be halfway through the sponsored swim in one hour so we (swim) for forty-eight hours
non-stop by then.
3. If she’s still on the phone at eight o’clock, (Jan/ talk) to Melissa for over two hours.
4. At six o’clock this evening, we (not/ climb) for five hours but for seven hours!
5. Tomorrow (Emma/ work) on the project for ten days.
brackets.
A: It's great to hear that you are coming home. I (wait) for you at the airport at 10 o'clock as we
agreed. Pete can't come with me because he (do) an exam at that time. He (finish) the exam by
midday so we can meet him then.
B: The flat I'm living in now is really small and horrible but (find) a better place before you arrive.
I expect I (share) a flat with one of my cousins.
C: The next time you visit me I (be) in Australia for nearly 3 years. I (improve) my English by
then so I (probably, work) as a translator.
32.2 Complete the sentences with the future perfect or the future perfect continuous of the verbs in
brackets.
1. Next Thursday, I (work) on the project for three years.
2. They (talk) for over an hour by the time Steve arrives.
3. How long (you, study) when you graduate?
4. By the time next year, John and his wife (live) together for 30 years.
5. Ali will be very tired when he gets home because he (jog) for over two hours.
6. We will be making a rest stop in half a hour because you (drive) the car for 4 hours by then,
and feeling very tired.
7. Susan (have) her driver's license for over two years.
8. By the end of this year, I (work) here for 12 years.
9. Bob (paint) the doors by the time you come home.
10. By midnight, they (dance) for five hours.
11. By next week, we (earn) lots of money.
12. They (not, be) married by next year.
13. My mother (not, prepare) breakfast by the time my father and brother wake up.
14. She (not, see) you if do not apologize.
15. You can call me at work at 8 a.m. I (arrive) at the office by 7.
16. You (finish) your report by this time next week.
17. (the concert, start) by 20 minutes?
18. When (be) in France for three months?
19. In 10 years' time, they (travel) all continents?
20. They (prepare) the documents by next Saturday?
UNIT 33 FUTURE OVERVIEW
33.1 Write one word in each gap.
The office of the future
What (1) ------- the office of 2025 be like? By then, it’s highly likely that most of the western
world will (2)------- been connected to a WiFi network. As (3)----- as that (4)-----, the physical
restriction of phone lines (5) ----- disappear. Some people will (6) ----- have to commute to the
office each day, but for many others their office will (7) ------ wherever they are. More and more
people will be (8) ----- from home several days a week. It’s no exaggeration to say that many
businessman and women will (9) ------ sending e-mails and (10) ------ business with clients (11) ---
----- they (12) ------- lying on a beach or flying across the Atlantic.
In terms of technology, mobile phones and laptops will have (13) ------ even more lightweight and
portable than they are now, and many new pieces of communication technology will have (14) ----
(15)----- 2025, it’s quite possible that your mobile, camera, laptop and MP3 player will have been
combined into one very small, but extremely powerful, business communications unit.
33.2 Fill in the future simple, the present simple or the present perfect.
A. My car is being repaired and I don’t know when it 1 will be (be) ready.
I doubt whether I 2 (be able to) collect it before the weekend. I wonder if John 3 (give) me a lift to
B. I was calling to ask if you’d like to go out after we 1(finish) work tomorrow or
if you 2(want) to watch a video instead. Call me back as soon as you 3(get) in.
C. I will leave the hotel early in case there (be) a lot of traffic. I don’t know how long the journey
2(take) or what time the plane 3(land), but I 4(call) you as soon as I 5(arrive) at the airport. Then, I
D. Paula is drinking tea as she is waiting for Charles. She wonders if he 1(be) late as usual. She
will wait until the clock 2(strike) five and then she will call him in case he 3(forget).
33.3 Write the verb in brackets in the correct form (future perfect simple, future perfect continuous or
future continuous) in each gap. If more than one form is correct, write all the possibilities.
1. By the end of today (Ed/ apply) for over 17 jobs!
2. This time next year (I/ hopefully/ run) my own business.
3. In three days’ time (we/live) here for exactly two years.
4. (Gemma/ already/ arrive) by the time we get there?
5. (you/ travel) all day, will you? Surely. (you/have) several stops on the way, won’t you?
6. (we/ wait) for you at reception when you arrive.
7. At the end of this sponsored jumpathon, (1,000 people/ jump) up and down on the spot non-stop
for 48hours!
8. (the boys/ sign) autographs all morning, so they’ll need a couple of hours’ break before the
recording session.
9. How many people (you/ interview) for the position tomorrow?
10. (Terry/ see) the e-mail as he’s only just got here so we’d better discuss that first.
11. What (you/do) this time next week.
12. (we/see) Ken and Tricia when we go to the States as they’ll be away at the time, unfortunately.
33.4
Complete the sentences with the correct future form of the verbs in brackets.
1. They’re so excited. This time next week they (move) into their new home.
2. How many more places do you want to view today? By teatime we (view) six flats!
3. (you/put) in new bathroom fittings next weekend?
4. I hope that by the time Olivia starts living on her own, she (learn) to cook.
5. I’m truly exhausted. By next week (renovate) our house for a month.
6.By tomorrow the plumber (fix) the dripping tap.
33.6 Complete the conversation. Use the future simple, future continuous or future perfect of the verbs
in brackets.
Rosa; So, when shall I come round? Is Thursday still OK?
Maria; Yes, but don’t come at six - I (0).will be working (work) then.
Rosa; What time do you think you (1) (be) free?
Maria; Let’s see. As I said, I (2) (work) on the manuscript all day, and I expect I (3) (complete) the
second chapter by about seven.
Rosa; Good, because I (4) (be) quite busy at about six tomorrow as well.
I’ve got an appointment with my dentist and I don’t think she (5)(finish) much before seven.
Maria; Well, we really must be getting on with the book, you know. By the end of this month, we
(6) (spend) a whole year on this project! It’s taking too long.
Rosa; Yes. I (7) (jump) for joy when it’s finished!
Maria; Me too! By the way, (8) (you / go) near the post office?
Rosa; Probably. It’s not far from the dentist.
Maria; I’ve been expecting an important parcel and I think it (9) (arrive) by
Thursday. Could you collect it for me?
Rosa; Sure, no problem. So, I (10) (see) you later. Bye for now. Answer:
UNIT 34 CONDITIONALS ZERO CONDITIONAL
34.1 Write the zero conditional sentences.
1. If you (heat) ice, It (melt).
2. The grass (get) wet if it (rain).
3. If you (freeze) water, it (become) a solid.
4. Plants (die) if they (not get) enough water.
5. If my husband (have) a cold, I usually (catch) it.
6. If public transport (be) efficient, people (stop) using their cars.
7. If you (mix) red and blue, you (get) purple.
8. If John (phone) me,(tell) him to meet me at the cafe.
9. (meet) me here if we (get) separated.
10. It you (want) to come, (call) me before 5:00.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
34.2 Write the present simple or will form of the verb in brackets to complete each sentence.
1 If I _________________ (need) to ask Johnny for help, I usually call him.
2 It's simple. If you_________________ (work) a bit harder, you'll fail your exams.
3 My parents_________________ (buy) a new car soon if they can save up enough money.
4 Most food burns if you_________________ (cook) it for too long.
5 You_________________ (have) time for your homework if you go to the cinema.
6 If Lisa wins the competition, the newspapers_________________ (want) to write about her.
THIRD CONDITIONAL
34.6 Write third conditional sentences.
0 I felt tired. I went to bed early.
If I hadn’t felt tired, I wouldn’t have gone to bed early.
1 I didn’t have enough money. I didn’t take a taxi.
If ............................................................................................................................... .
2 I wasn’t interested in the film. I didn’t go to the cinema.
If ............................................................................................................................... .
3 We took the wrong turning. We arrived late.
If ............................................................................................................................... .
4 Romeo thought Juliet was dead. He committed suicide.
Romeo.......................................................................................................................
5 Oliver lied. He was punished.
Oliver...................................................................................................................... ..
6 I didn’t go to the wedding. I wasn’t invited.
I ...................................................................................................................................
7 I was afraid of the dark. I didn’t go downstairs.
If .................................................................................................................................
8 You didn’t train hard enough. You didn’t win.
If .................................................................................................................................
9 He didn’t apologise. She didn’t forgive him.
If .................................................................................................................................
10 She didn’t have a car. She had to take a taxi.
If ............................................................................................................................... .
MIXED CONDITIONAL
34.7 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
0 If you had c o m e (come) to the theatre yesterday, you would have enjoyed (enjoy) the play.
1 If I ..............(come) to Athens last year, I..............(visit) you.
2 If we..............(know) you already had tickets, we..............(not get) any for you.
3 If you..............(not destroy) my computer, I..............(not need) a new one now!
4 If you..............(not leave) the party so early on Saturday, you..............(might / meet) Joe.
5 If you..............(not spend) all your money,your father..............(not be) angry now.
6 I ..............(could / become) an accountant if I ..............(be) good at maths.
7 If she..............(try) harder, she................(get) that promotion last year.
8 H e ..............(not get) the job if he ................(miss) his interview.
9 If I ..............(meet) you before, my life..............(be) different now.
10 If he ..............(not see) that car, there................(be) an accident. Answer:
CONDITIONAL SENTENCES OVERVIEW
34.8 Match to make sentences.
1. If you stay with us for three days, A we might get served a bit more quickly.
2. If you decide not to vote in the election, B give us a call and we’ll come to pick you up.
3. If you didn’t eat your lunch so fast, C very few people would obey the law.
4. If there were a few more people working, D you wouldn’t get hiccups, would you?
5. If you forget to take your passport, E They have to go through a complicated procedure.
6.If the hire car isn’t there when you arrive, F we’d be happy to give you a good reference.
7.If the city continues to expand, G I’m pretty sure they won’t let you check in.
8.If the police didn’t fine people, H more areas of natural beauty will be destroyed.
9. If you did decide to leave the company, I we’ll have enough time to see a few sights.
10.If MPs wish to resign, J you can’t really complain about the government.
13. They missed their flight. They won’t arrive until tomorrow.
35.2 Rewrite using an appropriate conditional form, starting with the words given.
1. Sue didn’t get me a birthday present, which is why I didn’t get her one.
If Sue
2. We didn’t pay them on time because they made a mistake with our order.
If they
3. The climate is undergoing such radical changes that scientists are worried.
If
4. Did California become an important area because they found gold there?
Would
5. It’s the sunset that attracts tourists to that place.
If it
6.There was a traffic jam on the motorway so I was late for my interview.
If there
7. I suggest you use a sunblock, and then you won’t go red.
If I were
8. The accident happened as a result of the driver’s not paying attention to the road.
If the driver