english_54_and_55.md

Unit 54

54.1 Complete sentence for these situations

1. The decided to get married.
2. She agreed to help him.
3. He oferred to cary her bag but she refused to accept.
4. They arranged to meet at 8 o'clock.
5. She refused to tell him her name.
6. She promised not to tell anyone.

54.2 Complete the sentences

1. Don't forget to lock the door when you go out.
2. There was a lot of traffic, but we managed to arrive to the airport in time.
3. We couldn’t afford to live in London. It’s too expensive.
4. I can’t play a musical instrument, but I’d like to learn to play the guitar.
5. I don’t want Mark to know what happened. I decided not to tell him.
6. We were all afraid to speak. Nobody dared to say anything.

54.3 Put the verb into the correct form, to ... or -ing.

1. When I’m tired, I enjoy watching TV. It’s relaxing. (watch)

2. I’ve decided to look for another job. I need a change. (look)

3. I’m not going anywhere! I refuse to move. (move)

4. I’m not in a hurry. I don’t mind waiting. (wait)

5. Tina ran in a marathon last week, but she failed to finish it. (finish)

6. I wish that dog would stop barking. It’s driving me crazy. (bark)

7. They didn’t know I was listening to them. I pretended to be asleep. (be)

8. We were hungry, so I suggested having dinner early. (have)

9. Hurry up! I don’t want to risk missing the train. (miss)

10. David is very quiet. He tends not to say much. (say)

54.4. Make a new sentence using the verb in brackets.

1. I’ve lost my keys.

   I seem to have lost my keys

2. Tom is worried about something.

   Tom appears to be worried about something

3. You know a lot of people.

   You seem to know a lot of people

4. My English is getting better.

   My English seems to be getting better.

5. That car has broken down.

   That car appears to have broken down

6. Rachel is enjoying her job.

   Rachel seems to be enjoing her job.

7. They have solved the problem.

   They claim to have solved the problem.

54.5 Complete each sentence using what/how/where/whether + these verbs:

x do x get x go x put x ride x use

1. Do you know how to get to the airport from here?
2. Would you know what to do if there was a fire in the building?
3. You’ll never forget how to ride a bike once you’ve learnt.
4. I’ve been invited to the party, but I haven’t decided whether 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?

Unit 55

55.1 Complete the questions. Use do you want me to ... ? or would you like me to ... ? with these

verbs (and any other necessary words):

come lend repeat show shut wait

1. Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you
2. Do you have enough money, or do you want me to lend you some?
3. Shall I leave the window open, or would you like me to shut it?
4. Do you know how to use the printer, or would you like me to show you?
5. Did you hear what I said, or do you want me to repeat it?
6. Can I go now, or do you want me to wait?

55.2 complete the sentences.

She told him to meet her at the station.

They invited him to stay with them.

He reminded her to call Joe

She warned him to be careful.

He asked her to give him a hand

55.3 Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.

1. My father said I could use his car.

   My father allowed me to use his car.

2. I was surprised that it rained.

   I didn’t expect it to rain.

3. Don’t stop him doing what he wants.

   Let him do what he wants.

4. Tom looks older when he wears glasses.

   Tom’s glasses make him look older.

5. I think you should know the truth.

   I want you to be aware of the truth. I want you to know the truth

6. At first I didn’t want to apply for the job, but Sarah persuaded me.

   Sarah persuaded me to apply for the job.

7. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police.

   My lawyer advised me to say nothing to the police.

8. I was told that I shouldn’t believe everything he says.

   I was warned not to believe everything he says.

9. If you’ve got a car, you are able to get around more easily.

   Having a car enables you to get around more easily

55.4. Which is right?

1. You aren’t allowed to take pictures here. (to take is correct)

2. I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me to do?

3. The film was very sad. It made me cry.

4. Lisa’s parents always encouraged her to study hard at school.

5 Please don’t interrupt me. Let me finish.

6. You can’t make people do things they don’t want to do.

7. You can’t force people to do things they don’t want to do.

8 Sarah won’t let me drive her car. She doesn’t trust me.

9 Why did you change your decision? What made you change your mind?