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UNIT
UNIT
EXERCISES 2
EXERCISES
the same verb for each sentence in
the sentences
with appropriate verbs.
Use
the pair.
2.1 Complete the sentences with appropriate verbs. Use the same verb for each sentence in the pair.
Complete
2.1
present continuous
the
if possible;
use
the
present simple.
if not,
(A)
Choose
Choose the present continuous ifpossible; ifnot, use the present simple. (A)
It
us a fortune at the moment to send our daughter to dance classes.
a
1 loa Ito. us a fortune at the moment to send our daughter to dance classes.
It
a fortune to fly first class to Japan.
b b Ito a fortune to fly first class to Japan.
I
a
sitting down at the end of a long day and reading a good book.
2 2 a Linn. sitting down at the end ofa long day and reading a good book.
It's a wonderful book. I
every moment of it.
b b It's a wonderful book. [oo every moment of it.
on where it should be.
We've always wanted a house in the country, but we
a
3 3 a We've always wanted a house in the country, but we... on where it should be.
When they agree with each other on so many important issues, I can't understand why they
b b When they agree with each other on so many important issues, I can't understand why they
octsetitetesses now on this relatively minor matter.
now on this relatively minor matter.
With growing concerns about the environment, people
a
to use recycled paper
4 4 a With growing concerns about the environment, people....................: to use recycled paper
products,
products.
He doesn't like publicity, and
to stay firmly in the background.
b b He doesn't like publicity, and... to stay firmly in the background.
a
a shower. Can I take a message?'
'Can I speak to Dorothy?' 'She
5 5 a 'Can I speak to Dorothy?! 'She......0.0.0.0........ a shower. Can I take a message?'
My brother
three children, all girls.
b b My brother... three children, all girls.
three cars, all of them are extremely old.
a
Although he
6 6 a Although he... three cars, all of them are extremely old.
fewer and fewer people
the houses they live in.
In the north of the country,
b b In the north of the country, fewer and fewer people..........0.0........: the houses they live in.
the verbs
these texts.
in
(B)
the present simple
2.2 Choose the present simple or present continuous for the verbs in these texts. (B)
or present continuous for
Choose
2.2
(pass) to Coles who
Fletcher
(shoot) just over the bar. United
1 1 Fletcher... (pass) to Coles who........00..0000... (shoot) just over the bar. United...
(attack) much more in this half...
(attack) much more in this half...
A man
(come) home late one night after the
office Christmas party. His wife
2 2 Aman... (come) home late one night after the office Christmas party. His wife
(wait) for him, and she.....................(say) to him...
octet tteteeeeeeed (wait) for him, and she (say) to him...
(cook) you
Now that the rice
3 3 Now that the rice... (cook) you... (chop up) the carrots and tomatoes and you
(chop up) the carrots and tomatoes and you
(put) them in a dish...
2.3 Expand one of the sets of notes below to complete each dialogue. (C)
Expand one of the sets of notes below to complete each dialogue. (C)
2.3
continually/change/mind forever/moan/work forever/ask me/money
forever/moan/work
forever/ask me/money
continually/change/mind
constantly/criticise/driving always/complain/handwriting
constantly/criticise/driving
always/complain/handwriting
A:
1 1 A: Ican'treadthis.p; You're always complaining about roy handwriting.
I can't read this.B: You're always complaining about royhandwriting .
Can I borrow £Ю?в:
A:
You're...
2 2 a: Can I borrow £102: You're...
A: That was a dangerous thing to do!g. You're...
3 3 a: That was a dangerous thing to do!g. You're...
A: I think I'll stay here after all. You're...
4 4 a: I think I'll stay here after all.p. You're...
B:
A: You're...
I had a bad day at the office again.g. You're...
5 5 a: Ihad a bad day at the office again.g,
2.4 How might you report the news in these headlines using the phrases given? (D)
2.4
How might you report the news in these headlines using the phrases given? (D)

I see...
ree rand...
MORE CASH FOR HEALTH SERVICE
MORE CASH FOR HEALTH SERVICE I understand.
I gather...
I gather...
It says here...
QUAKE HITS CENTRAL IRAN It says here...

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I see that tlie Queen's going to visit India, next spring.
Example: | see that the Queen's going to visit India next spring.
Example: