Exercise
(Unit 53)
53.1
1. A:
What shall we do?
B: We could go to the zoo.
¯ She suggested going to the zoo
2. A:
Do you want to play tennis?
B: No, not really.
¯ He didn’t fancy playing tennis
3. A:
You were driving too fast.
B: You’re right. Sorry!
¯ She admitted driving too fast
4. A:
Let’s go swimming.
B: Good idea!
¯ She suggested swimming
5. A:
You broke the DVD player.
B: No i didn’t!
¯ He denied broking the DVD player
6. A:
Can you wait a few minutes?
B: Sure, no problem.
¯ They didn’t mind waiting a few minutes.
53.2
1. He
tried to avoid answering
my question.
2. Could
you please stop making
so much noise?
3. I
enjoy listening to
music.
4. I
considered applying
for the job, but in the end i decided against it.
5. Have
you finished reading
the newspaper yet?
6. We
need to change our routine . we can’t go on living like this.
7. I
don’t mind you using
my phone, but please ask me first.
8. My
memory is getting worse. I keep forgeting things.
9. I’ve
put off paying this
bill so many times. I really must do it today.
10. What
a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid.
11. I’ve
given up trying to
lose weight - it’s impossible.
12. If
you gamble, you risk losing
your money.
53.3
1. I
can do what i want and you can’t stop me.
¯ You can’t stop me doing what
i want.
2. It’s
not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.
¯ It’s
better to avoid traveling
during the rush hour.
3. Shall
we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?
¯ Shall
we postpone painting the
kitchen until next weekend?
4. Could
you turn the music down, please?
¯ Would
you mind turning the music
down, please?
5. Please
don’t interrupt all the time.
¯ Would
you mind not interrupting
all the time?
53.4
1. She’s
very interesting person. I always enjoy talking to her.
2. I’m
not feeling very well. I don’t fancy going to the mall.
3. I’m
afraid there aren’t any chairs. I hope you don’t mind sharing with me.
4. It
was a beautiful day, so i suggested going to park.
5. It
was very funny. I couldn’t stop laughing.
6. My
car isn’t very reliable. It keeps breaking down
Exercise
(Unit 54)
54.1
1. A:
shall we get married?
B: yes let’s.
¯ They decided to get married.
2. A:
please help me.
B: OK.
¯ She agreed to help him.
3. A:
can i carry your bag for you?
B: no, thanks. I can manage.
¯ He offered to carry his bag for him.
4. A:
let’s meet at 8 o’clock.
B: OK, fine.
¯ They arranged to meet at 8 o’clock.
5. A:
what’s your namee?
B: i’m not going to tell you.
¯ She refused to tell her name.
6. A:
please don’t tell anyone.
B: i won’t. I promise.
¯ She promised not to tell anyone.
54.2
1. Don’t
forget to lock the
door when you go out.
2. There
was a lot of traffic, but we managed arriving to the airport in time.
3. We
couldnt afford living
in London, it’s too expensive.
4. We’ve
got new computer software in our office. I haven’t learnt to use it yet.
5. Mark
doesn’t know what happened. I decided not to tell him.
6. We
were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared to speak anything.
54.3
1. When
i’m tired, i enjoy watching
television, it’s relaxing.
2. I’ve
decided to look to look
for another job, i need a change.
3. Let’s
get a taxi. I don’t fancy to
walk home.
4. I’m
not in a hurry. I dont mind to
wait.
5. Tina
ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish.
6. I
wish that dog would stop barking.
It’s driving me crazy.
7. Our
neighbour threatened to
call the police if we didn’t stop the noise.
8. We
were hungry, so i suggested to
have dinner early.
9. Hurry
up! I don’t want to risk missing
the train.
10. They didn’t know i was listening to them. I
pretended being
asleep.
54.4
1. You’ve
lost weight. (seem)
¯ You seem to have lost weight.
2. Tom
is worried about something. (appear)
¯ Tom appears worrying about something.
3. You
know a lot of people. (seem)
¯ You seem knowing a lot of people.
4. My
english is getting better. (seem)
¯ My english seems getting better.
5. That
car has broken down. (appear)
¯ That car to has broken down.
6. David
forgets things. (tend)
¯ David tends to forget things.
7. They
have solved the problem. (claim)
¯ They claim to have solved the problem.
54.5
1. Do
you know how to get
to Jhon’s house?
2. Would
you know what to do
if there was a fire in the building?
3. You’ll
never forget how to ride
a bicycle once you’ve learnt.
4. I’ve
been invited to the party, but i haven’t decided wether to go or not.
5. My
room is very untidy. I’ve got so many things and i don’t know where to put them.
6. I
have some clothes to wash. Can you show me how to use the washing machine?
