Provided that / Wish / It’s high time

Task: Rewrite sentence (b) so that it means the same as sentence (a).
a) I am afraid some governments can’t stop corruption. (BAC 2011 / L.PH)
b) I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Americans spend less on education than Denmark. (BAC 2013 / L.PH)
b) I wish Americans ……………………………………………………………………………………………
I wish Americans ……………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Not all children can attend school. (BAC 2015 / L.PH)
b) I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………… someday.
a) I regret my parents didn’t read me fairy tales. (BAC 2018 / L.PH)
b) I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) I regret not having learnt how to play a musical instrument when I was a child. (BAC 2011 / FL)
b) I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) I have a strong desire that all governments will ban cigarettes production. (BAC 2014 / FL)
b) I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) African women do not enjoy the same legal rights as men. (BAC 2015 / L.PH)
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) The authorities should ban hazardous sites. (BAC 2016 / L.PH)
b) It’s high time the authorities ………………………………………………………………………
a) It’s high time sport organizations passed strict anti-doping laws. (BAC 2012 / FL)
b) Sport organizations …………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Governments should interfere to ban bad practices in schools. (BAC 2014 / FL)
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Children’s education is going downgraded. Muslim countries must give it priority. (BAC 2015 / FL)
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a) Stakeholders had better work together to put an end to violence. (BAC 2019 / FL)
b) It’s high time ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
a-Although the authorities edict stringent regulations to reduce corruption in medicine, some doctors are still
breaking laws.
b-In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
a-If authorities set strict laws, crimes will stop.
b-Unless………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Task 02: Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors in brackets. Make the necessary changes.
Specialists consultancies will help multinational companies. Multinational companies trade more ethically.
(provided that)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Your business prospers. You behave ethically. (as long as)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Archaeologists continue digging in the site. Archaeologists will find more sarcophagi. (provided that)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Task 03: Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. It’s high time the United Nations (redouble) ……………………………… efforts to fight corruption.
2. I wish all countries (contribute) …………………………………………… in the fight against corruption soon.
3. Provided that all countries (be) ……………………………… committed to fight corruption, the world (become)
………………………………… a better place to live in.
 Grammar Explorer III (Revision)

Task: Rephrase the following sentences using appropriate modal:

a-It’s indispensable that we respect the laws of our country.

b-We ..........................................................................................................................................................
a-Government alone is unable to fight corruption.
b-Government...........................................................................................................................................
a-It is forbidden to smuggle goods.
b-You ..........................................................................................................................................................
a-Many anti-corruption associations managed to reduce child labour in many developing countries.
b-Many anti-corruption associations...................................................................................................
a-It is advisable to cooperate together so as to eliminate bad acts in our country..
b-You ..........................................................................................................................................................
a-If I were you, I wouldn’t buy imitations..
b-You ..........................................................................................................................................................

Task 02: Combine the pairs of sentences using the connectors in brackets. Make the necessary changes.

1- 1- The system of law is well implemented. Companies avoid bribery actions. (so…that)
2- ………………………………………………………………………………………..
2-The process of copying is easy. Students download whole sections of existing work . (so…that)
………………………………………………………………………………………
3-Criminals manage to disguise the origin of their incomes. Criminals use tricky methods . (such…that)
………………………………………………………………………………………

Link the pairs of sentences using ‘so…that’ or ‘such…that’.

1. Counterfeiting is a dangerous phenomenon. It can destroy people’s integrity.

………………………………………………………………………
2. Fake medicines are very harmful. They may cause serious illnesses.
………………………………………………………………………
3. Brands are too expensive. Many consumers buy counterfeits.
………………………………………………………………………
4. Fake perfumes contain bad quality ingredients. Their fragrances do not last long.
………………………………………………………………………
5.The process of copying is easy. Students download whole sections of existing work.
………………………………………………………………………
6.Criminals manage to disguise the origin of their incomes. Criminals use tricky methods

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

1)a-Nepotism is widespread. It is hard to eradicate nepotism.

b-……………………………………………………………………
2)a-The judge punished him. It was an illegal activity.
b-……………………………………………………………………
3)a-He is brave Mayor. People will vote for him again.
b-……………………………………………………………………
4)a- Whistleblowing is necessary. A lot of companies are in favour of whistle blowing.
b-……………………………………………………………………