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Exercises

Complete the fixed expressions in these sentences, as far as possible without looking at the
left-hand page.
1 Come .................................................. , I don't remember giving her the key. I'd better
ring her and check, just in case.
2 If you .................................................. , the economy's going to get much worse before
it gets any better.
3 .................................................. holidays, have you got any plans for next year?
4 A: It's going to be expensive.
B: Yes, it'll be fun, and a great opportunity, but, as ................................................... , it
will be expensive.
5 That .................................................. , I have a message for you from Sid.
6 As .................................................. , before the postwoman interrupted us, we plan to
extend the house next spring.

Which of the expressions with thidthat opposite would be most suitable for the second parts
of these mini-dialogues?
1 A: What were you and Lindsay talking about?
B: Oh, ...................................................
2 A: How many more?
B: No more, actually, ...................................................
3 A: The most important thing is that nobody's happy.
B: Yes, well, ...................................................
4 A: Okay, I'll take our decisions to the committee.
B: Right, so .................................................. , then. Thanks.

See if you can complete this network of everyday expressions with now, as with the thidthat
network opposite. Use a dictionary if necessary.
...................................
[occasionally]
I

[attract attention because [immediately; also used
you're going to say something] to emphasise your point]
Use the expressions with now to rewrite these sentences.
1 Do you want me to do it straight away, or can it wait?
2 So, everybody, listen carefully. I have news for you.
3 I bump into her in town occasionally, but not that often.

7 4 Which expressions contain the following key words?
1 comes 2 luck 3 fails 4 worst 5 far 6 thing
Follow-up: Make a list of common expressions like the ones in this unit in your language.
How do you say them in English!

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