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Are these sentences right or wrong? Correct those which are wrong.
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Dario was very astonished to learn he had won the scholarship._____________________ They might cancel the flight. It depends of the weather. ___________________________ I dont think theres enough funding available for hospitals. ________________________ Tanyas so hard up she doesnt have money enough to go out. _____________________ Anna was too tired, but she stayed until the end. ________________________________ Most of staff in that hotel are very helpful._____________________________________ Most of the underground staff are on strike at the moment. _______________________ I left a message for her but she hasnt got back to me yet. _________________________
2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the words in brackets. Use between two and five words. 1. I spoke to you about this issue before. (already) I have _____________________ about this issue. 2. Were sorry , but your room isnt ready yet. (still) Were sorry, but __________________isnt ready. 3. When we arrived there they had finished eating. (got) By the time we__________________ eaten. 4. Its midday but we still havent had breakfast. (yet) We ______________________ and its nearly midday. 5. My boss will decide whether or not I get a promotion. (depends) It__________________________ or not I get a promotion. 6. Even though it was very hot, Jeremy wore his jacket. (despite) Jeremy _____________________the heart. 7. Nearly everyone puts on weight as they get older. (most) As they get older ______________________ on weight. 8. I wanted to go away last year but I had too little time. (enough) I didnt _______________________ go away last year.
3. Fill in the gaps in the telephone conversation with one suitable word. Sometimes no extra word is needed. Carla: Hi Ben! Are you (1) _____________ travelling? Where are you calling from? Have you got back home (2) ______________? No, Im in Thailand at the moment. What! Youre (3 )____________ there? Youve been there for months! What about Tom? Hes (4) _______________ gone back home. He ran out of money. I might come back soon but it depends (5) _______________ my finances. Most (6) _____________ places here are very cheap, and I want to travel south. The people are (7) _____________ friendly, the foods (8) ____________ delicious, in fact I dont feel like coming back at all! Insert a suitable word in the gaps. Sometimes no word is needed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Ive___________ seen that film, so I dont want to see it again. Id lend you my book, but I havent finished it___________ . Most______________ people who live there speak at least some English. Sarahs not very keen ____________ the idea of moving to manila. John sang ___________ badly but everyone still applauded him. Ive been waiting for ages and youre ___________ not ready! Dont forget, Jennifers birthday is ___________ next Sunday. Despite ____________ the fact she spoke no Greek, Emma found her way around easily.
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5. James Borg is an actor who has just starred in a film. He is being interviewed for a teenage magazine. Write his answers. 1. In your film you play a footballer. Are you a sports fan? (Like/cricket/but/not fond/ football)
5. Are you going out with anyone at the moment? (no/not/enough/time/for girlfriend!)
7. How are your friends coping with your new-found fame? (most/my friends/very happy/me)
8. Do you think youll carry on with a film career? (depend/the success/this film)