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1.1 Put the verb into the correct form. 2.1 Put the verb into the correct form.
Examples: Please don't make so much noise. I am studying (study). Examples: Water boils (boil) at 100 degrees Celsius.
Let's go out now. It isn’t raining (not/rain) anymore. George doesn’t go (not/go) to the movies very often.
Listen to those people. What language are they speaking (they/speak)? How many languages do you speak (you/speak)?
1. Please be quiet. I ………………….. (try) to concentrate. 1. The swimming pool (open) at 9:00 and .................……… (close) at 6:30 every day.
2. Look! It ………………….. (snow). 2. What time …………………….. (the banks / close) here?
3. Why ………………… (you/look) at me like that? Did I say something wrong? 3. I have a car, but I ……………………….. (not/use) it very often.
4. You ………………… (make) a lot of noise. Can you be a little bit quieter? 4. How many cigarettes ……………………… (you/smoke) a day?
5. Excuse me, I ………………….. (look) for a phone booth. Is there one near here? 5. "What …………………….. (you/do)?" "I'm an electrical engineer."
6. (at the movies) It’s a good movie, isn’t it? …………………….. (you enjoy) it? 6. "Where (your father / come) from?" "He ………………… (come) from Mexico."
7. Listen! Can you hear those people next door? They ………………………. (yell) 7. It (take) me an hour to get to work. How long ................................ (it/take) you?
at each other again. 8. I ………………. (play) the piano, but I …………………. (not/play) very well.
8. Why …………………….. (you/wear) your coat today? It's very warm. 9. I don't understand the word "deceive." What …………………… ("deceive" /mean)?
9. I ……………………….. (not/work) this week. I'm on vacation.
10. I want to lose weight. I ……………………………. (not/eat) anything today. 2.2 Read these sentences and correct them. The English is correct but the
information is wrong. Write two correct sentences each time.
1.2 Complete these sentences using one of these verbs: Example: The sun goes around the earth. The sun doesn’t go around the earth. The
earth goes around the sun.
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You don't have to use all the verbs and you can use some of them more than once. 1. The sun rises in the west. .…………………………………………………….……. .
Example: The population of the world is rising very fast. 2. Mice catch cats. ……………………………………………………………………. .
3. Carpenters make things from metal. ………………………………….……………. .
1. The number of people without jobs …………………….. at the moment. 4. The Amazon River flows into the Pacific Ocean. ……………….…………………. .
2. He is still sick, but he ………………….. better slowly.
3. These days food …………………….. more and more expensive. 2.3 Use these sentences to make questions. Begin your questions with the word(s)
4. The world …………………… . Things never stay the same. in parentheses (...).
5. The cost of living …………………….. . Every year things are more expensive. Examples: Tom plays tennis. (How often?):
6. George has gone to work in Spain. At first, his Spanish wasn't very good, but now it How often does Tom play tennis?
…………………………………………………………………. . I jog in the morning. (What time / usually?):
7. The economic situation is already very bad, and it …………………… worse. What time do I usually jog in the morning ?
1.3 Read this conversation between Brian and Steve. Put each verb into the 1. Ann watches television. (How often?) How often .................................................... . .
correct form. 2. I write to my parents. (How often?) .......................................................................... .
Brian and Steve meet in a restaurant. 3. I have dinner in the evening. (What time / usually?) ………..........………………… .
Brian: Hello, Steve. I haven't seen you for ages. 4. Tom works. (Where?) .......…………………………………………………...…....... .
What (1) are you doing (you/do) these days? 5. I go to the movies. (How often?) ………………………………………………........ .
Steve: 1(2) …………………... (work) in a department store. 6. People do stupid things. (Why?) ..……………………………………………….…. .
Brian: Really? (3) ………………….. (you/enjoy) it? 7. The car breaks down. (How often?) ........................................................................... .
Steve: Yeah, it's OK. How about you?
Brian: Well, I (4) ……………………… (not/work) at the moment, but I'm very busy.
I (5) ……………………….. (build) a house.
Steve: Really? (6) …………………….. (you/do) it alone?
Brian: No, some friends of mine (7) ……………………… (help) me.
UNIT 3 Present Continuous vs. Present Simple UNIT 4 Past Simple
3.1 Decide whether the verbs in these sentences are right or wrong. Correct the 4.1 Read a sentence about the present and then write a sentence about the past.
ones that are wrong. Example: Carol usually gets up at 7:30. Yesterday, she got up at 7.30 .
Examples: I don't know your telephone number. Right
Please don't make so much noise. I study . Wrong: am studying 1. Carol usually wakes up early. Yesterday morning ..................................................... .
2. Carol usually walks to work. Yesterday.............................................................…..... .
1. Look! Somebody is climbing that tree over there. …………………… 3. Carol is usually late for work. Yesterday .........................................................…...... .
2. Can you hear those people? What do they talk about? …………………… 4. Carol usually has a sandwich for lunch. Yesterday............................................…..... .
3. Are you believing in God? …………………… 5. Carol usually goes out in the evening. Yesterday evening ......................................... .
4. Look! That man tries to open the door of your car. …………………… 6. Carol usually sleeps very well. Last night ............................................................….. .
5. The moon goes around the earth. ……………………
6. What are you thinking about my idea? …………………... 4.2 Put one of these verbs in each sentence:
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of people without jobs is increasing. …………………... Example: I was hungry, so I bought something to eat at the store.
8. I'm usually going to work by car. …………………...
1. Tom's father ………………….. him how to drive when he was 17.
3.2 Put the verb into the correct form, present continuous (I am doing) or simple 2. Don ………………….. down the stairs this morning and …………….. his leg.
present (I do). 3. We needed some money, so we …………….. our car.
Examples: Please don't make so much noise. I am studying (study). 4. Ann ………… a lot of money yesterday. She ……………a dress that ………. $80.
How many languages does Tom speak (Tom/speak)? 5. Jim ……………. the ball to Sue, who ……………. it.
Jean doesn’t speak (not speak) any foreign languages.
4.3 Write questions. A friend has just come back from vacation and you are
1. I …………………………. (not belong) to a political party. asking about it.
2. Hurry! The bus ……………… (come). I …………………. (not/ want) to miss it. Examples: where / go? Where did you go?
3. The Nile River …………….. (flow)into the Mediterranean. food / good? Was the food good?
4. The river …………………… (flow)very fast today - much faster than usual.
5. ……………………………. (it/ever/snow) in India? 1. how long / stay there? ................……………..……………………………………... .
6. We usually ………………… (grow) vegetables in our garden, but this year we 2. stay in a hotel? ............................................................................................................ .
………………. (not/grow) any. 3. go alone? ...……………………………………………………………………..….... .
7. A: Can you drive? 4. how / travel? ............................................................................................................... .
B: No, but I ………………….. (learn). 5. the weather / nice? ..................………………………………………………............ .
8. You can borrow my umbrella. I …………………… (not/need) it right now. 6. what / do in the evenings? ………………….............................................................. .
9. I …………………………… (get) hungry. Let's go get something to eat. 7. meet any interesting people? .............…………………………………...…….…..... .
10. George is a vegetarian. He ………………………… (not/eat) meat.
11. George says he's 80years old, but I ………………………. (not believe) him. 4.4 Put the verb into the correct form. Use the simple past.
12. Ron is in San Francisco now. He ………………….. (stay)at the Hilton Hotel. He Example: I didn’t go (not/go) to work yesterday because I wasn’t (not/be) well.
usually …………………….. (stay) at the Hilton Hotel when he's in San Francisco.
1. Tom ………..… (not / shave) this morning because he ……..…… (not / have) time.
In these sentences, think about whether the situation is temporary or permanent. 2. We ………….….. (not / eat) anything because we ………………. (not / be) hungry.
3. I ……………....….. (not / rush) because I ….…………………. (not / be) in a hurry.
13. My parents ………………. (live) in Winnipeg. They were born there and have 4. She ………………. (not / be) interested in the book because she ..............................
never lived anywhere else. Where ……………………….. (your parents / live)? (not / understand) it.
14. She ………………….. (stay) with her sister until she finds somewhere else to live.
15. A: What ……………. (your father / do)?
B: He's a teacher, but he ………………. (not/work) right now.
UNIT 5 Past Continuous UNIT 6 Will do & Will be doing
5.1 Here is a list of some things that Ann did yesterday (and the times at which 6.1 Fill in the blanks with the right form of the following verbs:
she did them): 1. ( not see) I......................................Sandra... .................. .
1. 8:45-9:15 had breakfast 4. 12:45-1:30 had lunch
a. every day ………………….…………………………………………………..… .
2. 9:15-10:00 read the newspaper 5. 2:30-3:30 washed some clothes
3. 10:00-12:00 cleaned her apartment 6. 4:00-6:00 watched TV b. yesterday ………………………………………………………………………… .
Now write sentences saying what she was doing at these times: c. next week ………………………………………………………………………... .
1. At 9:00 she was having breakfast. 4. At 1:00 ……………………… 2. (get up) What time…………..you ……………..?
2. At 9:30 she …………………….. 5. At 3:00 ……………………… a. in the morning ……………………………………………………………………. .
3. At 11:00 ……………………….. 6. At 5:00 .................................... b. this morning ……………………………………………………………………… .
5.2 A group of people were staying in a hotel. One evening the fire alarm went off. c. tomorrow ………………………………………………………………………… .
Use the words in parentheses (…) to make sentences saying what each person was 3. (do) What............................you..........................?
doing at the time. a. recently ………………………………………………………………………..… .
Example: (Don / take / a bath) Don was taking a bath. b. when he phoned ………………………………………………………………… .
1. (Ann / write / a letter in her room) Ann ……………………………..……….…….. . 6.2 Make sentences with will be -ing.
2. (George / get / ready to go out) George .............................................……................. . Example: I'm going to watch television from 9 until 10 o'clock this evening.
3. (Carol and Dennis / have / dinner) Carol and Dennis ................................................ . So at 9:30 I will be watching television .
4. (Tom / make / a phone call) Tom ...........................................................................… .
1. Tomorrow afternoon I'm going to play tennis from 3:00 to 4:30. So at 4:00
5.3 Make sentences from the words in parentheses. Put the verbs into the correct tomorrow I ………................................................................................................... .
form: simple past (I did) or past continuous (I was doing). 2. Jim is going to study from 7:00 until 10:00 this evening. So at 8:30 this evening
Example: (I / fall I asleep when I / watch / TV). I fell asleep while I was watching TV. he …………………………………..……………………………………………... .
3. We are going to clean the apartment tomorrow. It will take from 9 until 11o'clock.
1. (the phone / ring / while I / take a shower) So at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning …………………….………………………... .
The phone ..............….................................................................................................. .
2. (it / begin / to rain while I / walk / home) 6.3 Write three sentences, one each about the past, present, and future. Bob
………………………….………................................................................................ . always reads the newspaper in the morning. It always takes him half an hour,
3. (we / see I an accident while we / wait / for the bus) from 8:00 until 8:30. So:
......................…………………................................................................................... .
1. At 8:15 yesterday morning Bob ………………………………………………....... .
5.4 Put the verb into the correct form: past continuous or simple past. 2. It's 8:15now. He ………………………………………………….………................ .
Example: While Tom was cooking (cook) dinner, the phone rang (ring). 3. At 8:15 tomorrow morning he ...……………………………….………................... .
1. George …….………. (fall) off the ladder while he …..………… (paint) the ceiling. 6.4 Ask questions with Will you be -ing?
2. Last night I …..….…… (read) in bed when suddenly I ……….….. (hear) a scream. Example: You want to borrow your friend's bicycle this evening. (you / use /your
3. ……………….. (you / watch)TV when I called you? bicycle / this evening?) Will you be using your bicycle this evening?
4. Ann …………………… (wait) for me when I ………………….. (arrive).
5. I ………………. (not / drive) very fast when the accident ……………….. (happen). 1. You want your friend to give Jean a message this afternoon.
6. I ………………… (break) a plate last night. I ……………. (wash) the dishes when (you / see / Jean this afternoon?)..................................…………………………...... .
it……………..(slip) out of my hand. 2. You want to use your friend's typewriter tomorrow evening.
7. Tom ………………… (take) a picture of me while I ………………. (not / look). (you / use / your typewriter tomorrow evening?) ……...…………………………... .
8. We ……………………. (not / go) out because it ………………… (rain). 3. Your friend’s going shopping. You want her to buy some stamps for you at the post
9. What ……………………….. (you / do) at this time yesterday? office. (you / pass / the post office while you're downtown?)
10. I ……………….. (see) Carol at the party. She ………………..(wear) a new dress.
………….....……...................................................................................................... .
UNIT 8 Past Perfect & Future Perfect (had done &will have done)
UNIT 7 When and If clauses
8.1 Complete these sentences using the verbs in parentheses(…) . You went back
7.1 All the sentences in this exercise are about the future. Put the verbs into the to your home town after many years, and you found that many things were
correct form: the future will/won't or the simple present (I do). different. Example: Most of my friends were no longer there. They had left (leave).
Example: When I see (see) Tom tonight, I ‘ll invite (invite) him to our party. 1. My best friend, Kevin, was no longer there. He …………………. (go) away.
2. The local movie theater was no longer open. It ………..……… (close) down.
1. Before you …………. (leave), don't forget to shut the windows. 3. Mr. Johnson was no longer alive. He ………………. (die).
2. I ……….. (call) you as soon as I ……….... (arrive) in Tokyo. 4. I didn't recognize Mrs. Johnson. She ……………………….. (change) a lot.
3. Please don't touch anything before the police ………… (come). 5. Bill no longer had his car. He ………………………. (sell) it.
4. Everyone …………… (be) very surprised if he ………… (pass) the exam.
5. When you …………. (see) Brian again, you ……………. (not/ recognize) him. 8.2 Complete these sentences as in the example. Use the verb in parentheses.
6. We …………. (not/start) dinner until Karen …………… (arrive). Example: Mr. and Mrs. Davis were in an airplane. They were very nervous as the
7. …………… (you/be) lonely without me while I …………….. (be) away? plane took off because they (never / fly) had never flown before.
8. If I ………. (need) any help, I ……………. (ask) you.
9. Come on! Hurry up! Ann ………… (be) annoyed if we ………… (be) late. 1. The woman was a complete stranger to me. (never / see) I …………………..
before.
7.2 Make one sentence from two sentences. 2. Margaret was late for work. Her boss was very surprised. (never / be / late)
Example: You are going to leave soon. You must visit the museum before that. She .....……………………………………………………………………………... .
You must visit the museum before you leave . 3. Jane played tennis yesterday – at least she tried to play tennis. She wasn't very good
at it because she (never / play) .................................................................................. .
1. I'll find somewhere to live. Then I'll give you my address. 4. It was Carl's first driving lesson. He was very nervous and didn't know what to do.
I ……………………………..……….when ………………………………............ . (never / drive) He .………………………………………………..……………....... .
2. It's going to start raining. Let's go out before that.
Let's …………………………..before ...................................................................... . 8.3 Make sentences using the words in parentheses.
3. I'm going to do the shopping. Then I'll come straight home. Example: I wasn't hungry. (I / just / have / lunch) I had just had lunch.
…………………………….……after ...................................................................... .
4. You'll be in Washington next month. You must come and see me then. 1. Tom wasn't home when I arrived. (he / just / go / out)
…………………………………….. when ……………………………………….. . …………………………………………………….................................................... .
5. I'm going to finish reading this book. Then I'll get the dinner ready. 2. We arrived at the theater late. (the movie / already / begin)
…………………..…………………when …………………………….................... . …………………………………………………………..………………….............. .
6. We'll make our decision. Then we'll let you know. 3. They weren't eating when I went to see them. (they / just / finish / their dinner)
...........…………….………........as soon as ............….............................................. . ………………………………………...............................................……………..... .
4. I invited Ann to dinner last night, but she couldn't come. (she / already / make plans
7.3 Fill in when or if. / to do something else) ............................................................................................... .
Example: If it rains this evening, I won't go out. 5. I was very pleased to see Diane again after such a long time. (I / not / see her for five
years) .......................................................................................................................... .
1. I'm sorry you've decided to go away. I'll be very sad …..….. you leave.
2. Tom might call this evening. …….… he does, can you take a message? 8.4 Put the verb into the correct form: past perfect (I had done) or simple past (I
3. I think he'll get the job. I'll be very surprised ….…… he doesn't get it. did).Examples:
4. I hope to be there by 10:30. But …..….. I'm not there, don't wait for me. "Was Tom there when you arrived?" "No, he had gone (go) home."
5. I'm going shopping. …….... you want anything, I can get it for you. "Was Tom there when you arrived?" "Yes, but he went (go) home soon afterward."
6. I think I'll go home now. I'm feeling very tired. I think I'll go right to bed ….…. I get
home. 1. The house was very quiet when I got home. Everybody ………….…… (go) to bed.
7. I'm going away for a few days. I'll call you …….. I get back. 2. I felt very tired when I got home, so I ………….………(go) straight to bed.
8. I want you to come to the party but …..... you don't want to come, you don't have to. 3. Sorry I'm late. The car ………….…. (break) down on my way here.
4. There was a car by the side of the road: It ………..……… (break) down and the (break) .........……..................................................................................................... .
driver was trying to repair it. So we …………….… (stop) to see if we could help.
9.3 Use just. Answer the questions using the words given.
8.5 Future Perfect. Use will have done. Example: Would you like something to eat? (no thank you / I / just / have / dinner)
Example: Tom and Ann are going to the movies. The movie begins at 7:30, and it is No thank you. I’ve just had dinner.
already 7:20. It will take them 20 minutes to get there. When they get there,
(the film / already / start) the film will have already started. 1. Have you seen John anywhere? (yes / I / just / see / him)
Yes, ............................................................................................................................ .
1. Jim always goes to bed at 11:00. Peter is going to visit him at 11:30 this evening. 2. Has Ann called yet? (yes / she / just / call)
When Peter arrives, (Jim / go / to bed) ………………………….……………......... . ………………..……………….................................................................................. .
2. Tom is on vacation. He has very little money and he is spending too much too 3. Would you like a cigarette? (no thanks / I / just / put / one out)
quickly. Before the end of his vacation, (he / spend / all his money).......................... ………………….…................................................................................................... .
…………………..................……………………………………………………….. .
3. Sue went to Canada from the U.S. almost three years ago. Next Monday it will be 9.4 Write sentences with already.
exactly three years since she arrived. Next Monday (she / be / in Canada / exactly Example: Don't forget to mail that letter. I’ve already mailed it.
three years) ..……………………………………………………………………….. .
1. Don't forget to call Eric. I ………………………………….................................. .
2. Why don't you read the paper? ............................................................................... .
3. Shall I pay the waiter? No, I .................................................................................. .
UNIT 9 Present Perfect 1. Hello! I've just …………... to the store. Look at all the things I've bought.
2. Jim isn't here at the moment. He's …………… to the store.
9.1 You are writing a letter to a friend and giving news about people you both 3. "Are you going to the bank?" "No, I've already ……..……… to the bank."
know. Use the words given to make sentences and put the verb into the correct
form.
Example: Phil / find a new job Phil has found a new job.
Dear Chris,
Lots of things have happened since I last wrote to you.
1. Fred / go / Brazil Fred : ...…………………………………………………….. .
2. Jack and Jill / decide / to get married .…………………………………................... .
3. Suzanne / have / a baby ............................................................................................. .
4. Liz / give up / smoking .............................................................................................. .
5. George / pass / his driving test ................................................................................... .
9.2 Read the situation and then write an appropriate sentence. Use the verb given.
Example: Tom is looking for his key. He can't find it. (lose) He has lost his key.
10.1 You are asking someone about things she has done in her life. Use the words 11.1 Make questions with the words given.
in parentheses (…) to make your questions. Example: (you / hear / from George recently?) Have you heard from George recently?
Example: (you ever / be / to China?) Have you ever been to China?
1. (you / read / a newspaper lately?) .…………………………………………………. .
1. (you ever / be / to South America?) ……………..………………………………..... . 2. (you / see / Lisa in the past few days?) ..................................................................... .
2. (you / read / any English novels?) .............................................................................. . 3. (you / play / tennis lately?) ...............……………………………………………….. .
3. (you / live / in this town all your life?) ....................................................................... . 4. (you / eat / anything today?) ........................…........................................................... .
4. (how many times / you / be / in love?) ....................................................................... . 5. (you / see / any good movies lately?) .............…........................................................ .
5. (what's the most beautiful country you / ever / visit?) ................................................ . 6. (you / take / your vacation yet?) ........……………..……………………………….. .
6. (you ever / speak / to a famous person?) .................................................................... .
11.2 Answer the questions in the way shown. Use yet.
10.2 Complete the answers to these questions. Use the verb in parentheses. Example: Have you seen the new film at the local cinema?
Example: Is it a beautiful painting? (see) I haven’t seen it yet , but I’m going to see it.
Yes, it’s the most beautiful painting I’ve ever seen.
1. Have you eaten at the new Japanese restaurant?
1. Is it a good movie? (see) Yes, it's the best ……..…................................................... . I ………………….……….……..yet, but I'm ……….…………………………..... .
2. Is it a long book? (read) Yes, it's the ......................................................................... . 2. Have you bought a car?
3. Is she an interesting person? (meet) Yes, she's the most ............................................ . I …………………….…………..…... ,but I ………..…….…….………………..... .
3. Has Jerry asked Diana to marry him?
10.3 Write questions and answers as shown in the example. He .......................................................................................…................................... .
Example: Jack is driving a car, but he's very nervous and not sure what to do.
You ask: Is this the first time you’ve driven a car? 11.3 Complete the sentence. Use so far.
Jack: Yes, I’ve never driven a car before. Examples: I saw Tom yesterday, but I haven’t seen him so far today.
It rained a lot last week, but it hasn’t rained much so far this week.
1. Len is playing tennis. He's not very good and doesn't know the rules.
You ask: Is this the first time ……………………..................................................... . 1. We ate a lot yesterday, but we ……………………………..……. much so far today.
Len: Yes, I've …………………………..…….…………………………………….. . 2. It snowed a lot last winter, but it …………………………………. so far this winter.
2. Sue is riding a horse. She doesn't look very confident or comfortable. 3. I played tennis a lot last year, but ………………….……………………… this year.
You ask: …………………….................................………………………….......... . 4. She worked hard last semester, but ………………………..…………. this semester.
Sue: …………………………..........……………………………………………..... . 5. I watched television last night, but ………………………………...……….. tonight.
3. Marie is in Canada. She's just arrived and it's very new to her. 6. My favorite baseball team won a lot of games last season, but they........................
You ask: ……………………..................................……………….......................... . …………………………………………………….many games so far this season.
Maria: ……………………..……………………….……........................................ .
11.4 Read the situation and then finish the last sentence.
10.4 Answer these questions using the words in parentheses. Example: Ron is calling Jill again. He has already called her twice this evening.
Example: When did you last smoke? (for two years) I haven’t smoked for two years. It's the third time he has called her this evening.
1. When did it last rain? (for ages) It ……………………………….… for ages. 1. You're late again. You've already been late once this week.
2. When did they last visit you? (since June) They ....................................................... . It's the second …………………………...……………….……………….. this week.
3. When did you last play tennis? (for a long time) ..................................................... . 2. The car has broken down. It has already broken down twice this month.
4. When did you last eat caviar? (never) ...................................................................... . It's the ...........…………………………….……………………………………….... .
5. When did you last drive? (for six months) ................................................................ . 3. Ann has just finished drinking a cup of tea. She has already had four cups this
6. When did you last go to Puerto Rico? (never) ........................................................... . morning. It's the fifth :……………………………………………………………… .
UNIT 12 Present Perfect: Simple vs. Continuous UNIT 13 Present Perfect: how long, for, since
12.1 Read the situation and then write two sentences, one with the present perfect 13.1 Are these sentences right or wrong? Correct the ones that are wrong.
simple (I have done) and one with the present perfect continuous (I have been Examples: How long have Bob and Alice been married? Right .
doing). I know Bob for five years. Wrong – have known
Example: Tom is reading a book. He started two hours ago, and he is on page 53.
(he / read / for two hours) He has been reading for two hours. 1. Sue and Alan are married since July. ………………………
(he / read / 53 pages so far) He has read 53 pages so far. 2. It is raining all day. ………………………
3. How long has George been unemployed? ………………………
1. Linda is from Canada. Now she is traveling around Europe. She began her trip three 4. Have you always been living in this house? ………………………
months ago. 5. How long does Ken have a beard? ……………………...
(she / travel / around Europe for three months) .......................................................... . 6. How long do you know Ann? .…………………….
(she / visit/ six countries so far) .................................................................................. . 7. She has been sick for a long time. .……………………..
2. Sue is a tennis champion. She began playing tennis when she was 11years old. Now
she has just won the national championship for the fourth time. 13.2 Write questions with how long?
(she / play / tennis since she was 11) ………………….............................................. . Examples: Jim is studying Chinese. How long has he been studying Chinese?
(she / win/ the national championship four times) ...................................................... . I know Bob. How long have you known Bob?
3. Bill and Andy make films. They started making films together when they graduated.
(they / make / films since they left college .................................................................. . 1. My sister is married. How long …………………………………………………….. .
(they / make / ten films since they left college) .............. ............................................ . 2. Carol is on vacation. How long …………………………………………………….. .
3. I live in Australia. ………………………………….……………………….............. .
12.2 Imagine that you are talking to a friend. Read the situation and ask a 4. It is snowing. ……………………………………………………………………….. .
question beginning in the way shown. 5. Jack smokes. …………………………………………………………...…………… .
Example: Your friend is studying Arabic. How long have you been studying Arabic? 6. I know about her problem. ………………………………………………………….. .
7. Robert and Jill are looking for an apartment. ………………………………………. .
1. Your friend is waiting for you. How long .................................................................. . 8. Diana teaches English in Brazil. ................................................................................. .
2. Your friend writes books. How many books ............................................................. . 9. Dennis is in love with Liz. .......................................................................................... .
3. Your friend writes books. How long ...................…................................................... . 10. John has a car. …………………………………………………………..………… .
4. Your friend is fishing by the river. How many fish .....….......................................... .
13.3 Read a sentence and then write another sentence with since or for.
12.3 Put the verb into the correct form: present perfect simple (I have done) or Example: I know Bob. (for five years) I have known Bob for five years.
continuous (I have been doing).
Examples: I have lost (lost) my key. Can you help me look for it? 1. Jack lives in Chicago. (since he was born) Jack ......................................................... .
You look tired. Have you been working (you/work) too hard? 2. Mary is unemployed. (since April)
Mary ..........................…………………………......................................................... .
1. Look! Somebody …………………………………………. (break) that window. 3. Ann has a bad cold. (for the last few days)
2. I ……….……. (read) the book you gave me, but I ...............…......(not/finish) it yet. ………………………………………….................................................................... .
3. "Sorry I'm late." "That's all right. I ……………………………….. (not/wait) long." 4. I want to go to the moon. (since I was a child)
4. Hello! I …………………… (clean) the windows. So far I………………….. (clean) ………………………………………………............................................................. .
five of them and there are two more to do. 5. My brother is studying languages in college. (for two years)
5. There's a strange smell in here. …………………………… (you/cook) something? ……………………………………………………………. ...................................... .
6. My brother is an actor. He …………………………….. (appear) in several movies. 6. Tim and Jane are working in Peru. (since February)
……………………………………………………..................................................... .
7. My cousin is in the army. (since he was 18)
……………………………………………................................................................. .
8. They are waiting for us. (for half an hour) 6. My grandfather died 30years ago. I …………………. (never / meet) him.
………………………………………………………………………………….…… . 7. I don't know Carol's husband. I ……………………….. (never / meet) him.
14.1 Are the underlined parts of these sentences right or wrong? Correct the ones 15.1 Ask questions about Ed and Liz.
that are wrong. Example: (Ed and Liz / be / married?) Are Ed and Liz married? "Yes, they are."
Examples:
Have you heard? Suzanne has gotten married! Right . 1. (where / Ed and Liz / live?) ..……………….……..………………….. "In Detroit."
The Chinese have invented printing. Wrong - invented 2. (how long / they / be / married?) ……………………………………….. "15years."
3. (what / Liz do for a living?) .……………………………. ... "She's a math teacher."
1. Who has written the play Hamlet? …………………. 4. (she / like being a teacher?) ………………………………………. "Yes, she does."
2. Aristotle has been a Greek philosopher. …………………. 5. (what / Ed do for a living?) ………….………………………"He's a police officer."
3. Ow! I've cut my finger. It's bleeding. …………………. 6. (he / enjoy his job?) ………………………...……………………"Yes, very much."
4. My grandparents got married in Montreal. ……..…………... 7. (he / arrest anyone yesterday?) .. ……………..…………………………….... "No."
5. Einstein was the physicist who 8. (they / have / a car?) ………………………...……………………………… "Yes. "
has developed the theory of relativity. ..…. ……………. 9. (when / they / buy it?) …………………………..……………………."A year ago."
6. Abraham Lincoln was President of the U.S. 10. (they / go / on vacation next summer?) …….……………………………... "Yes."
from 1861 to 1865. .…. ……………... 11. (where / they / go?) …………………………………………………"To Florida. "
7. The U.S. has bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. …….……………..
8. Jill bought a new car two weeks ago. …….………...….. 15.2 This time make questions with who or what.
9. Have you visited many museums when you were in Paris? ………………….. Examples: "Somebody hit me." "Who hit you ?"
10. When did you give up smoking? …….………...….. "I hit somebody." "Who did you hit ?"
11. My bicycle isn't here. Somebody has taken it. …………………..
12. I haven't eaten anything yesterday because ………………….. 1 "Something happened. " "What..…............................................. ?"
I haven't been hungry. …………………. 2. "Someone lives in that house." "Who………….…..………………… ?"
3 "Somebody gave me this key. " "Who.. ……………………………… ?"
14.2 Make sentences using the words given. 4 "Henry gave me something. " " What .…………….………………...?"
Examples: (I / smoke / 20 cigarettes yesterday) I smoked 20 cigarettes yesterday. 5 "Tom meets someone every day." "Who...…………….………………… ?"
(how many cigarettes / you / smoke / today?) How many cigarettes have you smoked 6 " I fell over something." "What……………….……………….. ?"
today? 7 " Something fell on the floor. " "What……………….……………….. ?"
8 "This word means something. " "What ….. .………………………….. ?"
1. (I / be / sick twice so far this year) I ........................................................................... .
2. (how many times / be / you/ sick last year?) How many times .................................. . 15.3 Make negative questions. Each time you are surprised.
3. (I / not / drink / any coffee so far today) .................................................................... . Example: "We won't see Ann this evening."
4. (he / be / late three times this week) …...................................................................... . "Oh! (she / not / come to the party tonight?)"
5. (how many games/ the team / win / last season?) ……….......................................... . Isn’t she coming to the party tonight?
6. (how many games/ the team / win/ so far this season?) ............................................. .
1. "I hope we don't meet Brian tonight."
14.3 Put the verb into the correct form: present perfect (I have done) or simple "Why? (you / not /like him?)" .................................................................... .
past (I did). 2. "I'll have to borrow some money."
Example: I didn’t play (not/play) golf when I was on vacation last summer. "Why? (you / not / have / any?)" .................................................................. .
3. "Don't go and see that movie."
1. Mr. Clark ……………….…… (work) in a bank for 15 years. Then he gave it up. "Why? (it / not / be / good?)" ....................................................................... .
2. George lives in Athens. He …………………… (live) there all his life.
3. Bob and Alice are married. They …………………… (be) married for 20 years.
4. When we were on vacation, the weather …….………………. (be) terrible.
5. The weather …………………. (be) very nice lately. 15.4 Make negative questions with "Why. . . ?"
Examples: (I didn't lock the door.) Why didn’t you lock the door? ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
(Mary wasn't invited to the party.) Why wasn’t Mary invited to the party? 6 I hadn't worked for very long when I was interrupted.
…………….………………………………………………………………………. .
1. (I don't like George.) …………….you……………………….. ? 7 Who's smoked? Can't you read'? There's a 'No Smoking' sign in here.
2. (Jim wasn't at work today.) Why ……………………………………..?
……………………………………………………………………………………. .
3. (I'm not ready yet.) Why …………….……………………… ?
4. (Sue doesn't eat fruit.) …………………………………………..? 8 I'll be finishing this book by tonight. ……………………………………………. .
5. (Maria can't come to the meeting.) ……………………………………? 9 He's written a novel for the past ten years. ……………………………………… .
10 Don't come at 7.00. We'll have supper then. …………………………………… .
UNIT 16 Indirect Questions
17.2 Identifying tenses. Write in the correct verb form, using the verb in bold.
16.1 Make a new sentence from these questions.
Example: Where has Tom gone? Do you know where Tom has gone ?
walk
1. Where is the post office? Could you tell me .…………………………….. ? a) Our baby Jack …………………… now. He's just twelve months old.
2. What does this word mean? Do you know .………………………………..? b) 'How did you get here?' 'We …………….…. … . It didn't take long.'
3. What time is it? I wonder .……………………………………….……….. .
c) After ten miles I had to stop for a rest. We ………....………non-stop for four hours.
4. Where did you park your car? Can't you remember .……………………… ?
5. Is Ann coming to the meeting? I don't know .………..…………………… . take
6. Where does Jack live? Do you have any idea .……………………………. ? d) My dog looked guilty. He ……..…….….… some food from the kitchen table.
7. What time did he leave? Do you know .…………………………………… ? e) It was a hard match. At half-time, one of the footballers …….…………. to hospital.
8. Where can I change some money? Could you tell me .…………………… ?
9. What qualifications do I need? I want to know .………………..…………. . f) 'This shirt is £45, sir.' 'That's fine. I ……..………….it.'
10. Why didn't Mary come to the party? I don't know.……………………… . have
11. How much does it cost to park here? Do you know. …………………… ? g) I think we should buy a new car. We ………………….. this one for ages.
16.2 You are making a phone call. You want to speak to Sue, but she isn't there. h) Don't phone at 8.00 this evening. We …….………….. dinner then.
Someone else answers the phone. You want to know three things: (1) Where has i) We ………………..… a lovely picnic until my wife was stung by a bee.
she gone? (2) When will she be back? and (3) Did she go out alone? Complete the make
conversation:
j) This is a great sandwich shop. Everything ……..………..freshly made.
1. "Do you know .………………… ?" "Sorry. I have no idea." k) By the time I'm forty I ………………..enough money to retire.
2. "Never mind. I don't suppose you know .…………………….. " l) Have you heard about Lenny? He ………………… redundant.
"No, I'm afraid I don't."
Wash
3. "One more thing. Do you happen to now .………………………………. ?"
m) 'Where are my jeans?' 'They ………..…….… at the moment. Sorry.'
"I'm afraid I didn't see her go out."
n) My favourite white T-shirt went pink. It………….. with my daughter's red sweater.
UNIT 17: THE TENSE SYSTEM o) 'Why are you all wet?' 'I ……….….……the car.'
17.1 Correct the following sentences sell
Example I lived here since 1996. I have lived here since 1996. p) I wish I'd bought that antique chair I saw in the shop window. It …………..by now.
1 I'll see the dentist on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. ……………………………… . q) My sister earns a good salary. She …………..………..life insurance policies.
2 Our cat has been missed since five days. ………………………………………… . r) If no one offers to buy the house, it …………..……….by auction next month.
3 At last! I've been finding my contact lens. ………………………………………. . teach
4 As soon as I opened the front door it was obvious that the house was burgled. s) At the end of this term I ………….…………for six years.
……………………………………………………………………………………. . t) The soldiers …………..….….how to use grenades when unfortunately one blew up
5 I hadn't got on very well with my father when I was young, but I do now. and injured them.
17.3 Complete the tense chart with the verb forms from Exercise I. There is one UNIT 20 Could do & Could have done
for each gap.
20.1 Make suggestions. Use could.
Example: Where should we go for our vacation? (Mexico)
Active Simple Continuous We could go to Mexico.
A lot of people wanted Ken to do different things last week, but they couldn't contact
him. So he didn't do any of these things. Say whether he could have done or couldn't
have done these things (if he had known).
Example: His aunt wanted him to drive her to the station.
He couldn’t have driven her to the station (because he can’t drive).
21.1 Complete these sentences using must (have)…., couldn't (have)… , or can't 22.1 Make sentences with may or might. The first four sentences are present.
(have)… Examples: "Do you know, if Jack is in his office?"
Examples: "Is he American?" "Yes, he must be American." ''I’m not sure. He may be in his office. ''
"Did she see you?" "No, she can’t have seen me." "Do you know if Joan likes ice cream?"
''I’m not sure. She might like ice-cream.''
1. "Are they married?" "Yes, they must ……………………………………. " 1 "Do you know if they are married?"
2. "Is he serious?" "No, he can't ……………………………………………. " " I'm not sure. They.........................................................…....................…. ."
3. "Were they in a hurry?" "Yes, they ……………………………………… " 2. "Do you know if she wants to go?"
4. "Does Ann know a lot of people?" "Yes, she ……………………………. " "I'm not sure.………………………..……………………………………. . "
5. "Did Tom know about the plan?" "Yes, he ………………………………. " 3. "Do you know if he's telling the truth?"
6. "Do they have much money?" "No, they ………………………………… " "I'm …………………………..……………………………………….… . "
7. "Was she driving carefully?" "No, she …………………………………… " 4. "Do you know if he has a car?"
8."Are they waiting for somebody?" "Yes, they ……………………………. " "I ………………………………………………………………………… . "
21.2 Complete these sentences with must or can't + an appropriate verb. The next three sentences are past.
Example: You've been traveling all day. You must be very tired. Examples: "Do you know if he was serious?"
'' I’m not sure. He might have been serious . "
1. Brian has three houses, six ears, a yacht, and a helicopter. "Do you know if they were looking?"
He ………… a lot of money. "I’m not sure. They may have been looking."
2. (The doorbell rings.) I wonder who that is. It ………………… Jim. He said 5. "Do you know if she was sick?"
he would come after 7:00and it's only 6:30 now. "I'm not sure. She …………………………………………….………….. . "
3. I wonder why Sue isn't at work today. She .………………………. sick. 6. "Do you know if she told anybody?"
4. John seems to know a lot about history. He .……………….. a lot of books. "I ………………………………………………………………………… . "
5. Jane's putting on her hat and coat. She …………………… out. 7. "Do you know if they were listening?"
" ………………………………………………………………………….. . "
21.3 Read each situation and write a sentence with must have or can't have. Use
the words in parentheses (…). Use may not or might not.
Example: The phone rang but I didn't hear it. (I must / be / asleep). Example: "Is Jack in his office?" .
I must have been asleep. "I’m not sure. He might not be in his office ."
8. "Does she want to go?" " ………………………………………………. "
1. That dress you bought is very good quality. (it must / be / very expensive) 9. "Is he telling the truth?" " ……………………………………………… "
It must ......................................................................................................... . 10. "Are they ready?" " ……………………………………………………."
2. I haven't seen Jim for ages. (he must / go / away)
He ..................................................... . 22.2 Write sentences to explain each situation. Use the words in parentheses (…)
3. I wonder where my umbrella is. (you must / leave / it on the bus) to make your sentences.
…………………………......………………………….. . Example: I can't find George anywhere. I wonder where he is.
4. Don passed the exam. He didn't study very much for it. (the exam can't / be / a) (he might / go / shopping) He might have gone shopping.
very difficult).....………………………………………......... . b) (he could / play / tennis) He could be playing tennis.
5. She knew everything about our plans. (she must / listen / to our
conversation)……………………………………………………....... . 1. Look! Sue's going out. I wonder where she's going.
6. Dennis did the opposite of what I asked him to do. (he can't / understand / a) (she may / go / to the theater) ..................................................................... .
what I said)………………………………………………................. . b) (she could / go / to a party) ....................................................................... .
7. When I woke up this morning, the light was on. (I must / forget / to turn it 2. Why didn't Tom answer the doorbell? I'm sure he was in the house at the
off)………………………………………………………..... . time.
8. I don't understand how the accident happened. (the driver can't / see / the red a) (he may / go / to bed early) ……………..…............................................ .
b) (he might not / hear / the bell) .................................................................. . 3. "Did you get up early this morning?"
3. How do you think the fire started? "No, it's my day off, so …………………………………………………. . "
a) (someone may / drop / a cigarette) ………………………………............. . 4. "Do you work?" "No, I'm extremely rich, so …………………………… . "
b) (it could / be / a short circuit) ..…………................................................. .
4. I wonder where Liz was going when you saw her: 23.4 Complete these sentences with mustn't or don't/doesn't have to.
a) (she might / go / to work) ........................................................................... . Examples: I don't want anyone to know. You mustn’t tell anyone what I said.
b) (she may / go / shopping) .………..…....................................................... . I don’t have to wear a suit to work, but I usually do.
5. George didn't come to the party. I wonder why not.
a) (he might / have / to go somewhere else) ................................................... . 1. I can stay in bed tomorrow morning because I ………………………..work.
b) (he may not / know / about it) …................................................................ . 2. Whatever you do, you ………..……. touch that switch. It's very dangerous.
3. You ……………………………. forget what I told you. It's very important.
UNIT 23 Must & Have to 4. She ……………….. get up so early. She gets up early because she likes to.
5. We ………………………… leave yet. We've got plenty of time.
23.1 Complete these sentences with must or have to (in its correct form).
Sometimes it is possible to use either; sometimes only have to is possible. UNIT 24 Should
Examples: Well, it's 10:00. I must (or have to) go now.
Ann wasn't feeling well last night. She had to leave the party early. 24.1 You are giving advice to a friend. Use should or shouldn't.
Example: Your friend is always coughing because he smokes too much.
1. You really …………………… .work harder if you want to pass that exam. Advise him to stop smoking. You should stop smoking.
2. Some children ………………. wear uniforms when they go to school.
3. Last night Don suddenly became ill. We …………………. call the doctor. 1. Your friend has a bad toothache. Advise her to go to the dentist.
4. Ann has …………………... wear glasses since she was eight years old. You ............................................................................................................. .
5. I'm afraid I can't come tomorrow. I ……………………. work late. 2. Your friend rides his bicycle at night without lights. You think this is
6. I'm sorry I couldn't come yesterday. I ………………….…work late. dangerous. Advise him not to do it.
7. Tom may ………………….. go away next week. .........…………………………………….……………………………….. .
8. We couldn't repair the car ourselves. We ……………… take it to a garage. 3. Your friend is going to visit Greece. Advise her to learn a few words of
9. When you come to Houston again, you ………………… come and see us. Greek before she goes.
….......................................................................................................……. .
23.2 Make questions with have to.
Example: "Tom had to go to the police station." "Why did he have to go to the police 24.2 This time give your opinion about something. Use I think / I don't think…
station?" Example: Tom has just been offered a job. You think it would be a good idea
for him to accept it. I think Tom should accept the job.
1. "Linda has to leave tomorrow."
"What time exactly ……………………………………………..……… . " 1. You think it would be a good idea for all drivers to wear seat belts.
2. "We had to answer a lot of questions on the exam." I …………………………………………………………… .
"How many questions ……………………………….………………… . " 2. You don't think it would be a good idea for Jill and Sam to get married.
3. "George had to pay a parking fine." I .......................................................................................…… .
"How much …………………….……………………………….……... . " 3. Your friend has a bad cold. Tell him that you think it would be a good idea
4. "I have to get up early tomorrow." for him to stay home tonight.......................................................................... .
"Why ……………………………………………….…………..……… . "
24.3 Read the situations and write sentences with should (have) and shouldn't
23.3 Make negative sentences with have to. (have). Sometimes you have to use the present, sometimes the past.
Example: "Did they change planes? " Examples: The speed limit is 55 miles an hour, but Tom is doing 70.
"No, it was a direct flight, so they didn’t have to change planes. " He shouldn’t be driving so fast.
When we got to the restaurant there were no empty tables. We
1. "Did you pay to get into the concert?" hadn't reserved one. We should have reserved a table.
"No, we had free tickets, so we ………………………………………… . "
2. "Does Jack shave?" "No, he has a beard, so ……………………………. . " 1. It's very cold. Mrs. Taylor, who has been sick lately, is standing at the bus
stop without a coat. She ………………………........................................... . 5. You have insulted me! I insist that you .…………………..........................
2. We went for a walk. While we were walking we got hungry, but we hadn't 6. The local council has proposed that a new shopping center ….……… built.
brought anything with us to eat. We said: We ………………...................... . 7. What do you suggest I ……………… to the party? A dress?
3. I went to Paris. Marcel lives in Paris, but I didn't go to see him while I was there. 8. I didn't want her to come to the party, but Jack insisted that ………….. she
When I saw him later, he said: You………………................................ . invited.
4. The notice says that the store opens every day at 8:30. It is now 9:00, but the
store isn't open. …………………............................................................... . 25.3 Tom is out of shape and his friends made some suggestions:
5. The driver in front of me stopped suddenly without warning, and I drove
into the back of her car. It wasn't my fault. ANN: Why don’t SANDRA: How BILL: Eat more LINDA: Why
…………….…………………………………………………................... . you give up about walking in fruit and don’t you try
6. The children normally go to bed at 9:00. It isnow9: 30. They are not in bed; smoking? the morning? vegetables. jogging?
they are watching television. (two sentences)
………………………………….................................................................. . Write sentences beginning "(Ann) suggested …… " etc.
…………………………………………………………………………....... . 1. Ann suggested that he give up smoking.
7. The accident happened because Tom was driving on the wrong side of the 2. Bill suggested that he ...........……………………………………….. .
road.…………………………………………………................................. . 3. Sandra suggested ............…………………………………………… .
4. Linda ..........................................…………………………….……… .
UNIT 25 Subjunctive (I suggest you do)
25.1 Write a sentence that means the same as the first sentence. Begin in the way
shown.
Example: "Why don't you buy some new clothes?" she said to him.
She suggested that he buy some new clothes.
1. "You really must stay a little longer," she said to me. She insisted that
……………………………………………………….................................. .
2. "Why don't you visit the museum after lunch?" I said to her.
I suggested that ...………………………………………………………….. .
3. "I think it would be a good idea to see a specialist," the doctor said to me.
The doctor recommended that……………………………………………… .
4. "You have to pay the rent by Friday at the latest," the landlord said to the
tenant. The landlord demanded
……………………………………………….............................................. .
5. "Why don't you go away for a few days?" Jack said to me. Jack suggested
that ....………………………………………………………………........... .
6. "Let's have dinner early," Alice said to us.
Alice proposed that…………………………................................................ .
30.1 Put the verb into the correct form. 31.1 Put the verb into the correct form.
Examples: If I found a $100 bill on the street, I would keep (keep) it. Examples: If I knew (know) her number, I would call her.
They'd be very angry if you didn’t visit (not/visit) them. I wouldn’t buy (not / buy) that coat if I were you.
1. If the company offered me the job, I think I ………………….. (take) it. 1. I ………………. (give) you a cigarette if I had one, but I'm afraid I don't.
2. I’m sure Liz will lend you some money. I would be very surprised if she 2. This soup would taste better if it ………………. (have) more salt in it.
…….................. (refuse) . 3. If you ……………. (not / go) to bed so late every night, you wouldn't be so tired all
3. Many people would be out of work if that factory ………….. (close) down. the time.
4. If she sold her car, she …………………. (not / get) much money for it. 4. I wouldn't mind living in England if the weather …………… (be) better.
5. They're expecting us. They would be disappointed if we ............................. 5. I'd help you if I ………….. (can), but I'm afraid I can't.
(not/come). 6. If I were you, I …………… (not / marry) him.
6. Would George be angry if I …..……….. (take) his bicycle without asking? 7. We would gladly buy that house if it ………………. (not / be) so small.
7. Ann gave me this ring. She ……………….. (be) terribly upset if I lost it.
8. If someone ……………… (walk) in here with a gun, I'd be very frightened. 31.2 Read the situation and write a sentence with if.
9. What would happen if you ………………… (not / go) to work tomorrow? Example: We don't visit you very often because you live so far away.
10. I'm sure she ………….. (understand) if you explained the situation to her. But if you didn’t live so far away, we would visit you more often.
.
30.2 Make questions. 1. People don't understand him because he doesn't speak very clearly.
Example: Perhaps one day somebody will give you a lot of money. But if he ………………………. , people …………………............ .
What would you do if someone gave you a lot of money? 2. I'm not going to buy that book because it's too expensive.
But if that book .........................................................................…… .
1. Perhaps one day a millionaire will ask you to marry him / her. 3. She doesn't go out very often because she can't walk without help.
What would you do if ……………………………….................................. ? But if ………………………………………...................................... .
2. Perhaps one day you will lose your passport in a foreign country. 4. He's fat because he doesn't get any exercise.
What .....................…………………………………………………...……. ? But …………….................................................................................. .
3. Perhaps one day somebody will throw an egg at you. 5. We can't have lunch outside because it's raining.
What .........................................................................……....………..…….. ? …………………………………………………………………….... .
4. Perhaps one day your car will be stolen. 6. I can't meet you tomorrow evening because I have to work.
What ..............………………………………………………………….…. ? …………………………………………………………………........ .
5. Perhaps one day somebody will park a car on your foot.
…………………………………………………………….................................... ? 31.3 Write sentences with I wish. . .
303 Answer these questions in the way shown. Example: I don't know many people (and I'm lonely). I wish I knew more people.
Example: Are you going to take the 10:30 train? (we / arrive too early)
No. If we took the 10.30 train, we would arrive too early. 1. I can't give up smoking (but I'd like to). I wish I .......................................... .
2. I don't have any cigarettes (and I need one). I wish ...................................... .
1. Is he going to take the exam? (he / fail it) 3. George isn't here (and I need him). I wish George ....................................... .
No. If he, he ..........……………………………………… . 4. It's cold (and I hate cold weather). I wish …................................................. .
2. Are you going to invite Bill to the party? (I / have to invite Linda too) 5. I live in New York City (and I hate New York City). I ................................ .
No. If I ...................................................................……… . 6. Tina can't come to the party (she's your best friend). I …............................. .
3. Are you going to bed now? (I / not / sleep) 7. I have to work tomorrow (but I'd like to stay in bed).
No. .....................................................................………… . ……………………………...………………................................................ .
4. Is she going to apply for the Job? (she / not /get it) 8. I don't know anything about cars (and my car has just broken down).
No. ………………………………………………………. . ……………………………..…..………………………………………...... .
9. I'm not lying on a beautiful sunny beach (and that's a shame).
………………………………….………………………………………..… .
UNIT 32 If & wish Past UNIT 33 Would
32.1 Put the verb into the correct form. 33.1 Read the situation and then write a sentence with I wish. . . would. . . .
Examples: Example: It's raining. You want to go out, but not in the rain. So you want it to stop
If I had known (know) that you were sick last week, I'd have gone to see you. raining.
Tom wouldn’t have taken (not/take) the exam if he had known that it would be so What do you say? I wish it would stop raining.
difficult.
1. You’re waiting for Tim. He's late and you're getting impatient. You want him to
1. Jim got to the bus stop in time. If he ………………….. (miss) the bus, he come.
would have been late for his interview. What do you say? I wish ……………………………………………….... .
2. It's good that Ann reminded me about Tom's birthday. I................................ 2. A baby is crying and you're trying to sleep. You want the baby to stop
(forget)if she hadn't reminded me. crying. What do you say?
3. We might not have stayed at this hotel if Debbie ........................................... I................................................................................................................... .
(not/recommend) it to us. 3. You're looking for a job - so far without success. You want somebody to
4. I'd have sent you a postcard while I was on vacation if I ................................. give you a job. What do you say?
(have) your address. I wish somebody ......................................................................................... .
4. Brian has been wearing the same old clothes for years. You think he needs
32.2 Read the situation and write a sentence with if. some new clothes, and you want him to buy some. What do you say to him?
Example: She didn't eat anything because she wasn't hungry. ……………………………………………………….................................. .
If she had been hungry, she would have eaten something.
33.2 Use I wish... wouldn't....
1. The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so suddenly. Example: Tom drives very fast. You don't like this. What do you say to him?
If the driver in front ……………………………........ . I wish you wouldn’t drive so fast.
2. I didn't wake George because I didn't know he wanted to get up early.
If I ………………………………….. ........................ . 1. You are telling your friend about the man in the apartment next door. He
3. I was able to buy the car because Jim lent me the money. often plays the piano in the middle of the night, and you don't like this. What
If ……………………………………………........... . do you say to your friend? I ………..……………………………………… .
4. She wasn't injured in the crash because she was wearing a seat belt. 2. A lot of people drop litter in the street. You don't like this. What do you say?
If …………………………………………............... . I wish people ................................................................................................. .
5. You're hungry now because you didn't have breakfast. 3. Jane always leaves the door open. You don't like this. What do you say to
If ……………………………………………............. . her? I …………………............................................................................. .
6. She didn't buy the coat because she didn't have enough money on her.
If ……………………………………………………... . 33.3 Write a sentence with promised.
Example: I wonder why she's late. She promised she wouldn’t be late.
32.3 Imagine that you are in each situation. Make a sentence with I wish ...
Example: You've eaten too much and now you feel sick. 1. I wonder why Steve hasn't written to me. He promised
You say: I wish I hadn’t eaten so much. ……………………………..…............................................. .
2. I wonder why Ann told Tom what I said. She promised
1. You've just painted the door red. Now you decide that it doesn't look very ……………………………………….................................... .
nice. You say: I wish I .......…………………………………………..…… . 3. I wonder why they haven't come. They
2. You are walking in the country. You would like to take some photographs, …………….…………………………………........................ .
but you didn't bring your camera. You say: I
…………………………………………………...………………………... . 33.4 These sentences are about things that often happened in the past. Put in
3. A good friend of yours visited your town, but unfortunately you were away would with one of these verbs: be walk take shake
when he came. So you didn't see him. You say: Example: Whenever Carol was angry, she would walk out of the room.
……………………………......................................................................... .
4. You've just come back from your vacation. Everything was fine except for 1. We used to live next to a railroad track. Every time a train went past, the whole
the hotel, which wasn't very good. You say: ........................................................... . house …………………………………….. .
2. That cafe is nearly always empty now. I remember a few years ago it
................................…………. crowded every night. UNIT 40 Passive Voice
3. When he went out, Jack …………….…. always………………….. an
umbrella with him, whether it was raining or not. 40.1 Complete these sentences with one of the following verbs (in the correct
form): arrest wake knock check translate find drive make spend
hear carry
Example: The music at the party was very loud and could be heard from far away.
40.2 Complete the sentences. This time use : must / should / shouldn't / might /
would
Example: Did anyone clean the windows?
No. They should have been cleaned but they weren't.
40.3 Read the sentence and write another sentence with the same meaning.
Example: We can solve the problem. The problem can be solved.
41.1 Read the sentence and then write another sentence with the same meaning. 42.1 Read the sentence and then write a new sentence with the same meaning.
Begin each Begin in the way shown each time.
sentence as shown. Example: They didn't offer Ann the job. Ann wasn’t offered the job.
Examples: Somebody stole my bag in the store. My bag was stolen in the store.
The police have arrested three men. Three men have been arrested by the police. 1. They don't pay Jim very much. Jim ........................................................................… .
2. They will ask you a lot of questions at the interview. You ........................................ .
1. The bill includes service. Service ………………………...…………….. in the bill. 3. Nobody told me that Liz was sick. I .......................................................................… .
2. People don't use this road very often. This road ....................................................… . 4. His colleagues gave him a present when he retired. He ............................................. .
3. They canceled all flights because of fog. All flights .................................................. . 5. We will send you your exam results as soon as they are ready.
4. Somebody accused me of stealing the money. I ......................................................... . You ...............................…………………………………. .
5. They are building a new shopping center downtown. 6. They didn't ask me my name. I .............................................................................…. .
A new shopping center ………………………….............. . 7. I think they should have offered Tom the job.
6. I didn't realize that someone was recording our conversation. I think Tom ..................................................................................................................
I didn't realize that our conversation ……………………………......... .
7. They have changed the date of the meeting. The date of the meeting ........................ . 42.2 When were these famous people born? Choose the right year for each
8. Brian told me that somebody had attacked and robbed him in the street. person:
Brian told me that he …………………………................. . 1889 1770 1452 1870 1564
41.2 Make a passive sentence from the words in parentheses(…). 1. Lenin was born in 1870. 4. Charlie Chaplin .....……………….. .
Examples: That building looks very old. (when / it / build?) When was it built? 2. Shakespeare ............................… . 5. Beethoven ...........…………………. .
A: Is Margaret popular? 3. Leonardo da Vinci ...................… . 6. And you? I ........................………... .
B: Yes, (she / like / by everybody) She is liked by everybody.
42.3 Complete the sentences. Each time use being with one of these verbs:
1. This is a very popular television program. (every week it / watch / by millions of keep pay attack give invite use ask
people) Every week it .....…………………………………..……………….. . Example: Mr. Miller doesn't like being kept waiting.
2. What happens to the cars produced in this factory? (most of them / export?)
…………………………………………………………….…………. ............ . 1. He came to the party without ......................................…………….. .
3. A: Was there any trouble at the demonstration? 2. She won't go out alone after dark. She is afraid of ........................................ .
B: Yes. (about 20 people / arrest) ........................................................................... . 3. I don't like ………………………………. .stupid questions.
4. A: There is no longer military service in Britain. 4. Few people are prepared to work without ........................................ .
B: Really? (when / it / abolish?) ………………………………………………….. . 5. Ms. Kelly doesn't like her phone ……………………… by other people.
B: Yes. (but nobody/ injure / so it / not / need) ......................................................... . 6. Most people like ……………………………….. presents.
6. A: Last night someone broke into our house.
B: Oh no! (anything / take?) . .........................…………………………………….. . 42.4 Complete the sentences. Make a passive sentence with get and one of these
7. Mr. Kelly can't use his office right now. (it / redecorate) .....……………………… . verbs:
8. Linda didn't have her car yesterday. (it / tune-up / at the garage) break sting use damage hurt steal .
..……………………………………………………………………………………. . Example: There was a fight at the party, but nobody got hurt.
9. Where's my bicycle? It's gone! (it / steal!) ................................................................ .
10. The people next door disappeared six months ago. (they / not / see / since then) 1. Ted ………………… by a bee while he was sitting in the garden.
.…………………………………………………………………………..……….. . 2. How did that window …………………………….. ?
11. This room looks different. (it / paint / since I was last here?) 3. Did any of these houses …………………. in the storm last night?
..…………………………………………………………………………...………. . 4. These tennis courts don't ……………………. often. Not many people want to play.
12. A tree was lying across the road. (it / blow / down in the storm) 5. I used to have a bicycle, but it ........………………………….. .
…………………………………………………………………………………..….. .
UNIT 43 Progress Check the truth. (two) …………………………………………………………………… .
…………………………………………………………………………………….. .
43.1 Active and passive. Change the sentences from active to passive, or passive to 6. One must not shoot bears in Romania’s mountains without a licence.
active. …………………………………………………………………………………….. .
Example: They announced a delay. A delay was announced. 7. They will have closed down a lot of factories by the time the trade unions decide
to go on strike. …………………………………………………………………..… .
8. One cannot master a language well if one doesn’t study its grammar thoroughly.
1 They have made 200 workers redundant. 200 workers………………….…….……. . (two)……………………………………………………………………………..… .
……………………………………………………………………………………. .
2 Has anyone fed the cat? Has the cat ………………………………….……………. .
9. Having asked the question. John sat down to listen to the answer.
3 She could not be persuaded to give up smoking. …………………………………………………………………………………… .
10. They showed the students in their rooms and gave each of them a key. (two)
Nobody ……………………………………………… .
……………………………………………………………………………………. .
4 My purse has been stolen. Someone ……………………………………………... . ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
11. They are trying a new checking-out system because students don’t return books
5 They couldn't move it. It …………………………………..……………………… .
to the library. (two)
6 Is someone giving you a lift? Are you ……………………….…………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
7 The house will have to be sold. We ………………………………………………. . 12. My boss hoped he would not offend me if he told me I could do better in another
8 I was told the train would be 10 minutes late. field of activity. (two)
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
The guard …………………………………………..……………………………… . …………………………………………………………………………………… .
9 Someone wants you on the phone. You ………………………..………………….. . 13. Only the most skilled workers are to operate the new machines.
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
10 No computer is needed for this Open University course. You …………………… . 14. Why didn’t they draw a map?
11 The police are watching him closely. He ………………………………………… . …………………………………………………………………………………… .
15. Who wrote the libretto for this new opera?
12 I was told to wait outside. The secretary …………………..……………………… . ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
16. When will the authorities consecrate the new monument?
43.2 Turn into the passive voice. Mention the agent only when necessary: …………………………………………………………………………………… .
Example: 17. How many people have visited the Holocaust Museum this spring?
When I awoke I saw that they had patched my trousers and washed my shirt. ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
When I awoke, I saw that my trousers had been patched and my shirt had 18. Where did the hoodlums take your cousin Rachel when they kidnapped her?
been washed. (two) ……………………………………………………………………………… .
…………………………………………………………………………………… .
1. Someone will buy that chain of food-shops as soon as they put it on the market. 19. Why can’t John have done it?
(Two passives)…………………………………………………………………. . …………………………………………………………………………………… .
…………………………………………………………………………………. . 20. What can one do to prevent such a disaster from happening?
2. His family should take the sick man to hospital as they will look after him much ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
better there. (two)………………………………………………………………. . 21. What name will they give the baby if it is a girl?
………………………………………………………………………………….. . ……………………………………………………………………………………. .
3. Hemingway wrote this short story when he was still a rather crude young man.
………………………………………………………………………………….. .
4. They are rebuilding the bridge which the floods swept away. (two)
………………………………………………………………………………….. .
…………………………………………………………………………………... .
5. The more they tell me to lie for them, the more determined I am that I should tell
4. (Sue doesn't eat fruit.) ………………………………………………..?
5. (Maria can't come to the meeting.) ………………..……………………?
UNIT 4a Questions UNIT 4b Indirect Questions
a.1 Ask questions about Ed and Liz. b.1 Make a new sentence from these questions.
Example: (Ed and Liz / be / married?) Are Ed and Liz married? "Yes, they are." Example: Where has Tom gone? Do you know where Tom has gone ?
1. (where / Ed and Liz / live?) ………………………………………….. "In Detroit." 1. Where is the post office? Could you tell me .……………………..…………….. ?
2. (how long / they / be / married?) ……………………………………….. "15years." 2. What does this word mean? Do you know .…………………………..…………..?
3. (what / Liz do for a living?) .……………………………. ... "She's a math teacher." 3. What time is it? I wonder .……………………………………………………….. .
4. (she / like being a teacher?) ………………………………………. "Yes, she does." 4. Where did you park your car? Can't you remember .……………………………… ?
5. (what / Ed do for a living?) …………………………………"He's a police officer." 5. Is Ann coming to the meeting? I don't know .……………………………… .
6. (he / enjoy his job?) ………………………………………………"Yes, very much." 6. Where does Jack live? Do you have any idea .…………………….………………. ?
7. (he / arrest anyone yesterday?) .. ……………………………………….... "No." 7. What time did he leave? Do you know .…………………………………………… ?
8. (they / have / a car?) …………………………………………………… "Yes. " 8. Where can I change some money? Could you tell me .…………………………… ?
9. (when / they / buy it?) ………………………………………………."A year ago." 9. What qualifications do I need? I want to know .……………….…………………. .
10. (they / go / on vacation next summer?) …………………………………... "Yes." 10. Why didn't Mary come to the party? I don't know.……………………………… .
11. (where / they / go?) …………………………………………………"To Florida. " 11. How much does it cost to park here? Do you know. …………………………… ?
a.2 This time make questions with who or what. b.2 You are making a phone call. You want to speak to Sue, but she isn't there.
Examples: "Somebody hit me." "Who hit you ?" Someone else answers the phone. You want to know three things: (1) Where has
"I hit somebody." "Who did you hit ?" she gone? (2) When will she be back? and (3) Did she go out alone? Complete the
1 "Something happened. " "What..…........................................................... ?" conversation:
2. "Someone lives in that house." "Who… .……….…………………………… ?"
3 "Somebody gave me this key. " "Who.. ……….……………………………… ?" 1. "Do you know .………………… ?" "Sorry. I have no idea."
4 "Henry gave me something. " " What .…………………..…………………...?" 2. "Never mind. I don't suppose you know .……………….. " "No, I'm afraid I don't."
5 "Tom meets someone every day." "Who...…....…………………….…………… ?" 3. "One more thing. Do you happen to now .………………………………………. ?"
6 " I fell over something." "What…………….………………………….. ?" "I'm afraid I didn't see her go out."
7 " Something fell on the floor. " "What………………….…………………….. ?"
8 "This word means something. " "What ….. .………………………………….. ?" b.3 You have been away for a while and have just come back to your hometown.
You meet Jerry, a friend of yours. He asks you lots of questions:
a.3 Make negative questions. Each time you are surprised.
Example: "We won't see Ann this evening." "Oh! (she / not / come to the party 1. How are you? 6. Are you going away again?
tonight?)" Isn’t she coming to the party tonight? 2. How long have you been back? 7. Why did you come back?
3. What are you doing now? 8. Do you still smoke?
1. "I hope we don't meet Brian tonight." "Why? (you / not /like him?)" 4. Where are you living? 9. Can you come to dinner on Friday?
…………………………………………………………………………………... . 5. Are you glad to be back?
2. "I'll have to borrow some money." "Why? (you / not / have / any?)"
…………………………………………………………………………………... . Now you tell another friend what Jerry asked you. Use reported speech.
3. "Don't go and see that movie." "Why? (it / not / be / good?)"
…………………………………………………………………………………... . 1. He asked me how I was. ..............................................................................
2. He asked me ………………………………………………........................
a.4 Make negative questions with "Why. . . ?" 3. He asked ……………………………….......................................................
Examples: (I didn't lock the door.) Why didn’t you lock the door? 4. He …………………………………………………………………………
(Mary wasn't invited to the party.) Why wasn’t Mary invited to the party? 5. ………………………………………………………………………….....
1. (I don't like George.) ……………….you………..……………….. ? 6. ………………………………………………………………………….....
2. (Jim wasn't at work today.) Why ……….……………………………..? 7. ………………………………………………………………………….....
3. (I'm not ready yet.) Why ………………….……………………… ? 8………………………………………………………………………….......
9………………………………………………………………………… .......
c.1 Yesterday you ran into a friend of yours, Helen. Helen told you a lot of things. d.1 Write what you would say in these situations.
Here are some of the things she said to you: Example: Ann says, "I'm tired." Five minutes later she says, "Let's play tennis."
What do you say? You said you were tired.
1. ‘I'm thinking of going to live in France.’ 8. ‘I hardly ever go out these days.’
2. ‘My father is in the hospital.’ 9. ‘I work 14 hours a day.’ 1. Your friend says, "I'm hungry," so you go to a restaurant. When you get there he
3. ‘Sue and Jim are getting married next 10. ‘I'll tell Jim I saw you.’ says, "I don't want to eat." What do you say?
month.’ 11. ‘You can come and stay with me if "You said………………………………………………………………………… "
4. ‘I haven’t seen Bill for a while.’ you are ever in Toronto.’ 2. Tom tells you, "Ann has gone away." Later that day you meet her. What do you say?
5. ‘I've been playing tennis a lot lately.’ 12. ‘Tom had an accident last week, "Tom told ……………………………………………….…………………………. "
6. ‘Barbara has had a baby.’ but he wasn't injured.’ 3. George said, "I don't smoke." A few days later you see him smoking a cigarette.
7. ‘I don't know what Fred is doing.’ 13. ‘I saw Jack at a party a few What do you say to him? "You said ……………………………………………… "
months ago, and he seemed fine.’ 4. You arranged to meet Jack. He said, "I won't be late." At last he arrives - 20 minutes
late. What do you say? "You ……………………………………………………… "
Later that day you tell another friend what Helen said. Use reported speech. 5. Sue said, "I can't come to the party tonight." That night you see her at the party.
What do you say to her? " …………………………………………………………. "
1. Helen said that she was thinking of going to live in France. 6. Ann says, "I'm working tomorrow evening." Later that day she says, "Let's go out
2. Helen said that ..............................…………………………………….. . tomorrow evening." What do you say? " …………………………………………. "
3. ...........................……………………………………………………….. .
4. ...………………………………………………………………………... . d.2 Now complete these sentences with said, told, or talked.
5. ...............................................………………………………………….. . Example: Tom said that he didn't like Brian.
6. ..……………………………………………………………………….... .
7. ... ........…………………………………………………………………. . 1. Jack …………… me that he was enjoying his new job.
8. .....................…………………………………………………………… . 2. Amy …………… it was a nice restaurant, but I didn't like it very much.
9. ........................................................................................................…….. . 3. The doctor ………… that I would have to rest for at least a week.
10………………………………………………………………………….. . 4. Mrs. Taylor …………… us she wouldn't be able to come to the next meeting.
11. ..............................…………………………………………………….. . 5. Ann …………… Tom that she was going away.
12. ..……………………………………………………………………….. . 6. George couldn't help me. He ………… to ask Jack.
13. ..……………………………………………………………………….. . 7. At the meeting the director …………… about the problems facing the company.
8. Jill ………… us all about her trip to Japan.
c.2 In this exercise someone says something to you that is the opposite of what
they said before. You have to answer I thought you said. . . d.3 Now read each sentence and write a new sentence with the same meaning.
Example: "That restaurant is expensive." '' I thought you said it wasn’t expensive. '' Examples: "Listen carefully," he said to us. He told us to listen carefully.
"Don't wait for me if I'm late," Ann said.
1. "Ann is coming to the party." "I thought you said she …………………………… " She said not to wait for her if she was late.
2. "Bill passed his exam." "I thought you said, ………………………………...……."
3. "Ann likes Bill." "I thought ……………………………………………………….." 1. "Eat more fruit and vegetables;" the doctor said.
4. "I've got many friends." "I thought you said you …………………………..……..." The doctor said ... ..................................………………….. .
5. "Jack and Karen are going to get married." " ……………………………………..." 2. "Read the instructions before you use the machine," he said to me.
6. "Tom works very hard." " ………………………………………… ………………" He told .................................................................................. .
7. "I want to be rich and famous." " ………………………………………………… " 3. "Shut the door but don't lock it," she said to us.
8. "I'll be here next week." ".………………………………………………………… " She told ............……………………………………………. .
9. "I can afford a vacation this year. " "……………………………………………... " 4. "Can you speak more slowly? I can't understand," he said to me.
He asked because ... .......................……………………….. .
5. "Don't come before 6:00," I said to her.
I told ......................................……………………………… .