Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first.1.. Mastering a second language takes time and patience.. I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner.
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1 We expect the gorvernment to propose changes to the taxation system
Changes to the taxation system
2 He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee His injured knee made
3 You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed There's no point
4 Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s Fresh pasta
5 He wished he had invited her to his birthday party He regretted
6 Mastering a second language takes time and patience It
7 I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner I'd rather
8 After four years abroad, Mr Brown returned home as an excellent engineer After Mr Brown
9 It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game You won't have any
10 Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans Americans aren't
II Put the verb into correct form infinitive, to-infinitive, or -ing. 1 You shouldn't let your children (play) with matches It's very easy (catch) fire 2 I enjoy (be) busy I don't like it when there is nothing (do) 3 Let's hurry! We must finish (paint) the office before 3:00 today 4 As we don’t agree (carry out) a proposal we generally avoid (discuss) the subject 5 I don't mind (remind) you (lock) the door but you'd better (try) (remember) on your own 6 Please stop (interrupt) when I'm explaining something to you You can _(ask) questions at the end 7 He admitted (enter) the house but refused (steal) the money 8 I don't really fancy (spend) my whole holiday with your cousins I'd rather _(spend) my time with you 9 We had hoped (finish) the project by the end of the month but we keep _(delay) by changes in the plans 10 You'd better (go) and see the boss and say what you've done If you put off (explain) it to her, she'll only more annoyed 11 No that's not what I meant (say) How can I make you (understand)? 12 Those shirts need (iron), but you don’t need (iron) them now 13 Are we permitted (bring) guests to the ceremony? I'd like (invite) my friend to join us 14 Children shouldn't be allowed (catch) violent programs on TV Parents should encourage their children (watch) educational programs 15 It's no use (try) (persuade) her (change) her mind Spend your time (do) something more worthwhile III Write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first Use the word or words in brackets. 1 I started working in this hotel six months ago (worked)
2 Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks (went)
3 I met her during my stay in Paris last summer (while)
4 We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year (It's)
5 Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his first game (never)
6 How long is it since they went to Nairobi? (When)
7 Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty (By the age)
8 She is still working on her homework (stopped)
9 Could you deliver the goods to my house? (delivered)
10 In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door (when)
IV Complete each of these sentences with a suitable preposition.
1 She had a quick glance the newspaper as she gulped down her coffee
2 She got the bus and sit next an old man
3 If you don't like the scarf, you can take it to the shop
4 She showed her new toy her friends
5 How much did you pay your new car?
6 He pointed the dog when it ran them
7 Are you interested practicing speaking English?
8 You should have more confidence your own abilities
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10 My parents gave me a bicycle my birthday
V Write the complete sentences, using the words given.
Dear Karen,
1 I/ have/ a great time/ here/ England
2 My university term/ not start/ until/ the autumn/ so/ I1 take/ opportunity/ improve my English.
3 I/ stay/ some English friends/ own/ a farm
4 On weekdays/ I catch/ a bus/ Torquay/ go/ language classes
5 My friends/ say/ my pronunciation/ much better/ when/ I arrive
6 At weekends/ I/ help/ the farm It/ quite/ hard work/ but/ I/ like
7 you/ come/ see/ me/ Christmas?
8 My friends/ want/ meet/ you/ and there/ plenty/ space
9 Let/ me/ know/ as soon/ you/ decide
10 I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon
Love, Paul VI Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s) given. 1 He worked out the answer It was clever of him It was
2 Marie always pays her bills regularly She's careful that way Marie is always
3 He was crossing the road I caught sight of him I noticed
4 When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved We were relieved
5 Why have you thrown up your job? You're mad You are
6 Jimmy got into his car and drove away I saw this I saw
7 It is disappointing that we haven't heard from Molly We are
8 Contacting her at work is usually quite easy She is
9 The house shook violently and all of us felt that All of us felt
10 Can you sign the papers please? They are ready now The papers are
11 Don't lend Tom any money That would be most unwise You
12 Mr Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings Mr Pinchley makes
13 What I want to do is start my own business I’m keen I am
14 Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike Harry’s parents didn’t let
15 We can’t possibly work in this noise It’s
Choose the best option
1 He was looking at his parents _, waiting for recommendations
2 The interviews with parents showed that the vast majority were _ of teachers
3 Billy has been seriously ill, and he was taken to _ hospital yesterday
4 My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _
a happiness b household chores c responsibility d employment