‘You had better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth’ said John.

For a while, I was …………… unhappy.

Somebody might have stolen your car.

She knows a lot more about it than I do.

It’s impossible to cross the road because of the traffic.

Chuck denied breaking the window.

Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.

My career as a teacher began 14 years ago.

‘You should have finished the report by now’ – John told his secretary.

The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.

I’m waiting for the bus. It is late.

The doctor suggested that I should rest.

They don’t mind which film they go to.

‘I will pay back the money, Gloria’, said Ivan.

Maria didn’t apply for the job in the library and regret it now.

Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bod decided to settle in Amsterdam.

They are not allowed to go out in the evening by their parents.

The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy.

I’m not very good at gardening, I’m afraid.

‘How old is your little boy?’ said the nurse to Mrs Bingley.

Without this treatment, the patient would have died.

I’m very tired. …………….. over hundred miles today.

What a pity you failed your driving test!

John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile.

Peter always feels …………. unhappy at school because he cannot find a good way to communicate with his classmates.

UNLIKELY

He cannot afford a new computer.

The doctor recommended …

Would you mind not smoking here?

What …… doing at nine o’clock yesterday evening?

I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill.

Lan is going to study harder …………… fail the exam.

He could not afford to buy the car.

the staff

not to delay the project any further

are working at weekends

so as

Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

She says she would like to have been put in a higher class.

‘I was not there at the time’ he said.

Tom went to Scotland last Friday and is still there.

Tom is younger than he looks.

But if you stay calm and deal with the situation ………… and sensibly, things will not get out of hand.

Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.

They got success since they took my advice.

‘If I were you, I would take a break’, Tom said to Daisy.

Sure, ……….. the windows this afternoon before I the guests arrive

Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.

I had better get back to work.

The people watched the game. None of them will ever forget it.

Housewives do not have to spend a lot of time doing housework any more.

Their teacher is making them study hard.

This house was built years ago. It is still in very good shape.

They did not let me in because I was not a member of the club.

Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.

The chairman requested that…

Nancy isn’t used to walking so far.

People should send their complaints to the office.

The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her.

The last time I went to the museum was a year ago.

‘Why didn’t I get a computer before?’ thought the office manager.

I haven’t been to a concert for over a year.

Though he did work hard, he .............. found the content of his boss.

He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party.

Well, if you are having another, I ………… have one too.

Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize her.

Don’t touch the dog. It ………….. hurt you if you don’t get close to it.

Because they made too many mistakes, they failed in the exam.

The sooner you stop smoking cigarettes the better you’ll feel.

I would prefer you not to smoke in here.

‘Have you ever been to Japan?’ he asked me.

He never has enough money.

Many people think Steve stole the money.

The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.

I think it’s necessary to tell Tim about it at once.

He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.

I find it impossible not to worry about Lan.

He should think positively …………….. miss any opportunities.

How do you know about this? ………….. you?

The children coulnd’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.

Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer?

The woman was too weak to lift the basket.

‘Leave my house now or I’ll call the police’ shouted the lady to the man.

I haven’t seen that coat before. How …….. you had it?

Madeleine wears high heels to look taller.

I was late for work because the bus broke down.

‘Where are you spending your holidays?’ Janet asked us.

I usually drive to work, but today I go by bus.

I used to live alone.

‘If I were you, I wouldn’t go’ he said.

You should clean this room every day.

1. boiling in Athens

2. it was

3. last week

4. absolutely

We didn’t have enough money, so we didn’t go on holiday.

This program must be new. I ……… seen it before.

When did you last ride a bike?

Stop talking or you won’t understand the lesson.

‘Would you like to stay for dinner?’ she asked me.

The Prime Minister …….. Lutin University. He spoke to the students there ealier today.

Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground.

The students’ bad behavior should have been severely punished.

He started learning French six years ago.

How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged?

If the homework is difficult, I will ask you for help.

I’m sorry I didn’t phone him yesterday.

Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes.

‘If I were you, I would get in touch with the boss’.

Jane is a better cook than Betty.

People must not leave bicycles in the hall.

As soon as I receive my result, I will phone you.

They cancelled all flights because of fog.

He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

Fewer people came to the meeting than we had expected.

I am very interested in the book you lent me last week.

- Could you tell Tom to ring me, please?

- Yes, ……… him when I meet him tomorrow.

Because it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.

The girl just said hello. She is Tom’s youngest sister.

She locked the door so as not to be disturbed.

It wasn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.

I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.

He remembered, and so did she.

I did not understand what the lecturer was saying because I had not read his book.

The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily.

Every student is required to write an essay on the topic.

Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to contitnue their journey.

The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.

They …… in the country.

Having been served lunch, …

It is still cold but it was colder yesterday.

When we arrived the airport, we ……….. the taxi to the city centre.

The crowd became increasingly angry at the long delay.

This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.

Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.

‘Let’s go for a walk in the park’ said Andrew.

No, we ……… . Philip and I were in Portugal in the summer.

What particular impressed me was her excellent command of English.

The result of the match was never in doubt.

In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

How long haven’t you seen Peter?

Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.

In spite of all our efforts, we failed in the final match.

I didn’t spend as much money as my friend did.

The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.

No one in the class is taller than Dave.

No one in our club can speak English as fluently as Mai.

His second attempt on the world record was successful.

Athough old-age pensions have risen considerably, they haven’t kept pace with the cost of living.

I have not met her for three years.

‘You stole the jewels!’ the inspector said to him.

This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party.

do read

to understand

the general meaning

the whole passage first

My brother and I went to that school.

Bad habits can do harm to our health.

He never suspected that the money had been stolen.

It is essential that we meet him at the airport.

The meeting was put off because of pressure of time.

‘How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!’ Peter said to Mary.

I do apologize for my forgetting your birthday.

If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.

When they arrived, the good seats were already taken.

His eel soup is better than any other soups I have ever eaten.

A few may have understood that …………… a culture, or the people from that culture, you must first speak the language.

Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

They are going to Spain …………… Spanish.

You’d better take a taxi; it was raining hard outside.

Some students want to learn English …………….. get a job abroad.

My husband didn’t leave the car key, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.

just in time

the thunderstorms

we arrived at the hotel

so as to avoid

have arrived

the dirrectors

half an hour ago, but

they đin’t stay long

I’ve ever

the first time

lived way from home

this is

I just wanted

I remember

being so impatient

to disappear and

I haven’t been

for about a year

to the car wash

this car is filthy

in the mirror one morning

totally unrecognisable

I remember looking

and my face was

I receive my salary

She said that

as soon as

she’ll pay you back next week

while Peter is here.

until he he has gone.

we won’t say anything

we will wait

send you some postcards

when

I’ll

I’m on holiday,

Rob and Sophia Craven

but they are going to

live in England

move to California

a sea-side holiday

at the end of June

after the school year ends

we are going to have

but yesterday

today

I was so sad

I am happy

watching it

flew away and disappeared

it suddently

as we were

well, when we

in the sky

saw a strange object

were driving home last night, we

has

to protect him

the minister

a bodyguard

of the danger

so as to warn

we shouted

everyone

I ………. after the children while they are staying here. I know my duty.

There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.

there are houses here

there were a lot of green trees

but a hundred years ago

these days

Mark …… smoking last month, and he started playing tennis again last week.