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022: He is not only but also 027: How do you like

He is not only humorous, but also patient. How do you like your new apartment?
He is not only a good leader, but also an eloquent speaker. How do you like your new colleagues?
I’m not only going to the party, I’m also going to sing at it. How does your mother like the tea set?
Not only do I support you, so do your acquaintances.
028: How long does it take?
023: Help yourself to How long does it take to get to the station by subway?
Make yourself at home. Help yourself to some fish. How long will it take to build the stadium?
Help yourself to the refrigerator. How long did it take you to knit this sweater?
Help yourself to some steak. I made it especially for you
029: How often
024: How about How often is there a leap year?
How about going for a spin in my new car? How often is there a flight to Shanghai?
How about minding your own business? How often do you write to your parents?
How about those Yankees!
What about your holidays? 030: I bet
What about his qualifications for the job? I bet we’re lost.
I bet he is home now.
025: How come I bet he will win the prize.
You forgot to bring your homework again. How come?
How come your little sister is so angry? 031: I can hardly believe that
How come we were not invited to the party? I can hardly believe that he is deaf; he can understand us so well.
I can hardly believe that Paul was put in prison for bribery.
026: How dare you I can hardly believe what I have seen.
How dare you call me fat!
How dare you speak to me like that! 032: I can't help
How dare he do that to me! I can’t help laughing every time I think of that.
How dare you turn him down! I couldn’t help noticing your ring; it’s beautiful.
I can’t help but feel sorry for him.
I can’t help remembering how beautiful she looked.

033: I can't say If it hadn’t been for her careful arrangement, the party would not have been a

I can’t say for certain. success.

I can’t say who did the best. Without my persuasion, he would not have come.

I can’t say with any certainty that eating less can be a cure for obesity. Without your financial support, we could not have finished the project

034: I cannot wait to 039: If there is one thing that annoys me, it's
I can’t wait to see my family. If there is one thing that annoys me, it’s people who don’t keep their promises.
I can’t wait to hear from you. If there is one thing that disappoints me, it’s his failure to arrange his time responsibly
I can’t wait to buy a computer. If there is one thing that upsets me, it’s my forgetfulness.
If there is one thing that surprises me, it’s his winning the competition.
035: I dare say If there is one thing that interests me, it’s fashion design

I dare say you will succeed in the election.


I dare say he won’t come. 040: I have no idea
I would imagine he’s forgotten. -> I dare say he has. I had no idea that she was a thief.
He has no idea how to operate these machines.
036: I'd like you to I have no idea what time it is.

I’d like you to fetch some boiled water.


I’d like you to send for a doctor. 041: I have got to
I’d like you to look after my baby for a while. I’ve got to go.
I have got to buy something to drink.
037: I'd hate for you to I have got to mail some cards to my friends.

I’d hate for you to think I didn’t care. I’ve got to apologize for troubling you so much.

I’d hate for you to miss the party. You’ve got to try this dish; it’s tasty.

I’d hate for you to leave our company.


I’d hate for you to get sick. 042: As ... as possible
I’ll be back as soon as possible.
038: If it hadn't been for I’ll work as hard as I can.

If it hadn’t been for your help, my experiments would have failed. Try to be as careful as possible.

If it hadn’t been for the lifeboat, I would have drowned. Come as quickly as possible.

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