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Nº 28 “OLGA COSSETTINI” - Traductorado en Inglés

Use of English
Paraphrase For questions 1–14, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first one. Write only the missing words and send the file with the name:
Nov’2020_LastName_FirstName-course. 1°1° (TV) 1°2° (TM) 1°3° - 1°4° (TT)

1- It is said that the new administration is going to build two bridges across the Paraná
river. BY
Two bridges ARE GOING TO BE BUILT BY THE NEW ADMINISTRATION

2- Most teachers believe there is a slight possibility for lessons to be f2f in 2021.
DELIVERED
Lessons MAY BE DELIVERED F2F IN 2021

3- When I arrived, the school principal was no longer in the premises. ALREADY
The school principal HAD ALREADY LEFT WHEN I ARRIVED

4- We are pretty sure scientists can discover the cure for some diseases with support from
some organizations. IF
Scientists WILL SURELY DISCOVER THE CURE… IF SOME ORGANIZATIONS…

5- The minister is not responsible for the lack of organization in the area. BLAME
People PUT THE BLAME ON THE MINISTER/ BLAME THE MINISTER

6- You could have avoided the accident if you had been more attentive. ATTENTION
Had YOU PAID MORE ATTENTION…

7- I will never make a bungee jump again as it is extremely dangerous. NO

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I EVER MAKE…

8- Don’t you think taking a short break from work will do you good? SUGGEST
I SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE A SHORT BREAK…

9- Please, pick up the rubbish before you leave the room? MIND
Would YOU MIND PICKING UP…

10- This room is not cosy enough to accommodate 40 students comfortably. TOO
This ROOM IS TOO UNCOMFORTABE TO…

11- What would you prefer – f2f or online lessons? RATHER

Would YOU RATHER HAVE F2F THAN ONLINE LESSONS?

12- Politicians should take responsibility for their actions. HIGH

It’s HIGH TIME POLITICIANS TOOK RESPONSIBILITY…

13- In the end the suspect was not the criminal. TURN
The suspect DID NOT TURN OUT TO BE THE CRIMINAL

14- Sheila: “Sam, don’t go near the waterfront” WARN

Sheila DID WARN SAM NOT TO GO NEAR…

2 PUNTOS CADA UNA

28 - 10 17 - 6 14 - 5
25 - 9 PASS 11 - 4
22 - 8 8-3
19 - 7
MARK 5-2
Carbone – Milanese – Schnitzler FINAL EXAM February 2021 English Language I