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EXERCISE 6

•1) Kate loves listening to music and playing computer games.

•2) She also likes cooking and warching TV.

•3) She thinks using computer and learning foreign languages are all right.

•4) But she doesn't like washing up or doing homework.

•5) And she hates gardening and doing jobs in her house.

EXERCISE 7

I love dancing, listening to music and drawing. I also like quarreling with my sister and surfing the net. I don't like doing my homework and haviing vegetables. I hate doing jobs in my house and tidy my room.

EXERCISE 8

1) Does she like music? Yes, she does.

2) Does she like Charlotte? No, she doesn't.

3) Does she like mathematics? No, she hates it.

4) Does she like horses? Yes, she loves them.

5) Does she like Mr Gregg? No, she doesn't.

6) Does she like Mrs Evans? Yes, she does.

7) Does she like Simon? Yes, she loves him.

EXERCISE 9

•1) I don't like holidays by the sea. I don't like them either.

•2) I can't stand Spanish. I can't stand it either.

•3) I don't like big dogs. I don't like them either.

•4) I love Christmas. I like it too.

•5) I don't think much of that film. I don't either.

•6) I think hamburgers are all right. I think it too.

EXERCISE 12

1) A: What do you think of this sofa?

G: What a strange piece of forniture! It looks as if it's made of cheese.

A: Don't you like it? I do. I think it looks quite interesting.

G: Well, yes, pearhaps. But would you really like to sit on it?

2) S: What a boring fim! I didn't like it. what about you?

R) I didn't like it either. I didn't understand what it was about.

3) T: Do you like this shirt?

U: Hugh! How ugly! In my opinion it looks pretty horrible.

T: Yes i think so too.

EXERCISE 13

1)Non mi piace questo vestito. Non piace nemmeno a me.

2) Non ho capito molto di questo libro.

3) Che palazzo strano!

4) Cosa pensi dell' hotel?

5) Che noioso! Io odio i musei.

EXERCISE 14

•1) This fish is disgusting!

•2) She's not very beautifull, but she has a very attractive personality.

•3) This horror film is not for children, it's too frightening.

•4) What an awful day!

•5) I think Mr Bean films are funny.

•6) We had a wanderfull holiday in India.

•7) I'm very interested in astronomy. I think it's fun.

•8) Helena said some nasty things about Tara.

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EXERCISE 1

•1) dangerous - safe

•2) far - near

•3) light - heavy

•4) wide - narrow

•5) quiet - noisy

•6) shallow - deep

EXERCISE 2-3

•1) Why don't the man want to cross the bridge?Because it's dangerous. Because it's dangerous enough

•2) Why can't the woman sleep? Because it's noisy. Because it's too noisy.

•3) Why can't the boy lift the weight? Because it's heavy. Because it's too heavy .

•4) Why can't the lorry go down the street? Because it's small. Because it's too small.

•5) Why can't the boy walk to London? Because it's far. Because it's too far.

EXERCISE 4

C: What do you want to do when you leave school Jason?

J: I don't know. I'm not old enough to decide. I'm only sixteen.

C: But you're leaving school next year. I don't think it's too early to think about it.

J: Well, have you got any idea of what you want to do?

C: Yes, Im going to be a phisiotherapist and I'm going to start training next year.

J: Do you have to trin for a year?

C: A year isn't long enough! It takes four years.

J: Four years?! That's long enough for me! I want a job which isn't too difficult with a big salary and lots of holidays.

C: Well let me know if you find one. I don't think a job like that existis.

EXERCISE 6

•1) I've got too many things to do.

•2) There are too many clothes in my wardrobe.

•3) There is too much unemloyment in the south of Italy.

•4) There were too many people at the party.

•5) You drink too many bottles of coke.

•6) There is too much noise in the city centre.

•7) You put too much milk in my cup of tea.

EXERCISE 7

In our town there aren't enough parks and shops.

I haven't got enough time to stay out.

EXERCISE 8

Incomplete uncomfortable disappear impossible

Insufficent unnecessary dishonest impatient

Unsatisfactory dislike

EXERCISE 9

•1) Being a foreigner is not an advantage. It's a big dangerous.

•2) I don't think this car is comfortable. In fact it's extremly unconfortable.

•3) I really don't like that place. I really dislike it.

•4) Is this expression formal or informal.

•5) It's not necessary to buy a ticket. Tickets are unnecessary on Sunday.

•6) Learn to be a bit patient. You're too impatient.

•7) The sun appeard for 10 minutes but then it disappeared again.

EXERCISE 10

•1) The pizza is too small for 5 people.

•2) There are too many people and the taxi is too small.

•3) He eats enough chocolate and not too much vegetables.

•4) She's too little and the dress isn't big enough.

•5) The bycicle is expensive enough and he hasn't got too much money.

EXERCISE 13

1) it's too dark to play tennis. You couldn't see the ball.
2) It's too warm to have snow.
3) It's too low for a bus to pass under it.
4) He is too short for a basketball team.
5) He is too young to have a driving licence.

EXERCISE 15

•1) I can't buy a Picasso painting because it's too expensive.

•2) I can't drive my parents' car because I'm not old enough.

•3) I can't learn Chinese in 24h because it's too difficult.

•4) I can't walk in a day from Rome to Milan because it's too far.

EXERCISE 17

1) Laura è troppo giovane per sposarsi.

2) Hai abbastanza soldi per comperare i biglietti.

3) La nostra insegnante ci da troppi compiti per casa.

4) Ci sono troppi candidati e poco lavoro.

5) Queste scarpe non sono abbastanza grandi per te.

EXERCISE 18

•1) We can't go. We haven't got too much time.

•2) Your livingroom is large enough for this sofa?

•3) I don't like going to the supermarket on Sundays. There are too many people.

•4) I wuldn't buy this T-shirt. It's too expensive.

EXERCISE 19

•1) I can't hear a word. It's not quiet enough.

•2) I'm not going to pay €2 for a coffee. That isn't too cheap.

•3) This town isn't chaothic enough.

•4) I'm not strong enough to lift this weight.

•5) Your hands are too dirty. Wash them again!!!

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EXERCISE 6

•1) I'll open the windows

•2) I'll take the bottles and the rubbish out

•3) I'll wash up glasses and plates.

•4) I'll put the CDs away, the extra chairs and the rest of the food.

•5) I'll sweep the floor.

EXERCISE 7

•1) I'll have pasta for lunch.

•2) I'll call the police.

•3) I'll call her this afternoon.

•4) I'll take the rubbish.

•5) I'll call Susan lately out

•6) I'll get an aspirin for you.

•7) I'll do my homework.

EXERCISE 8

1) I think Dennis is going to become a gardener.

2) I think Nicole is going to become a graphic designer.

3) I think Larry is going to become an engineer.

4) I think Claire is going to become a teacher or a nurse.

5) I think Brian is going to become an accountant.

EXERCISE 9

•1) I'm interested in dance, music and sports.

•2) In my free time I'm keen on reading, listening to music or going out with my friends.

•3) I'm good at Italian.

•4) I'm bad at football, basket and volleyball.

•5) I'm tired of listening to the teachers.

EXERCISE 10

•1) Questo pomeriggio starò a casa.

•2) Qual è la tua materia preferita? - Storia. Ma sono bravo anche in scienze.

•3) Cosa vorresti Tom?

•4) Quest'anno ci trasferiremo in un altro appartamento.

•5) Mia sorella è sposata con un dentista di Manchester.

EXERCISE 11

•1) What are you going to do this morning?

•3) I'm going to visit my grandparents next week- end.

•4) Is Paolo keen on art? - Yes, he's very good in art.

•5) Cristina is not going to the university.

EXERCISE 12

•1) ambulance driver, nurse, surgeon

•2) hairdresser, sales manager, shop assistant, supermarket cashier

•3) computer programmer, graphic designer

•4) builder, carpenter, electrician, plumber.

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EXERCISE 7

•1) We're going to Spain next summer.

•2) She drove the car carefully into the garage.

•3) Marko speaks French very well.

•4) I like getting up early in the morning.

•5) He started working in the factory 10 years ago.

•6) The customers waited patiently outside the shop for half an hour.

EXERCISE 8

•1) Jack speaks German very well.

•2) Are you going to meet Dan at the station this evening?

•3) We're having a party on Friday.

•4) My sister doesn't eat much for breakfast.

•5) Keith likes listening to rock music with his headphones.

•6) Simon didn't do his homework very well yesterday.

•7) My friends didn't enjoy the match very much last Saturday.

•8) Can you drive Brian at the airport next week?

EXERCISE 9

S: Hi, this is Steven.

Y: Oh hello, Steven. How are you?

S: Fine thanks. Do you think we can meet over the weekend?

Y: I'm not sure. I'm quite busy this weekend.

S: Are you free on Saturday afternoon?

Y: No, I'm not. I'm having a piano lesson on Saturday afternoon.

S: Are you free on Saturday evening?

Y: No, I'm not. I'm going to the cinema.

S: What about Sunday evening? Are you free then?

Y: No, I'm not. I'm meeting Linda.

S: Well, are you doing anything on Saturday morning?

Y: Yes, I do. I'm going to shopping.

S: You are really busy! What about Sunday morning?

Y: I'm playing tennis.

S: And Sunday afternoon? Are you doing anything then?

Y: No, I'm not.

S: Oh great. Maybe we can meet then.

EXERCISE 11

8.30 meet outside the school

9.00 coach leaves the school

10.00 arrive in Stratford

10.30 visit Shakespeare's house

1.00 lunch

2.00 Royal Shakespeare Theatre - to see "Othello"

5.00 take the coach back

6.00 return to school

EXERCISE 12

•1) The coach is leaving in half an hour.

•2) We're arriving at Stratford in an hour.

•3) We're having lunch in four hours.

•4) We're going to the theatre in five hours.

•5) We're arriving back at school in an hour.

EXERCISE 14

E) Hello Joanne. This is Stuart.

G) Oh, hi. How are you?

A) Fine thanks. I'm ringing to ask you if you're interested in seeing Climax. It's on at Studio One.

D) Yes, I'd love to go. Everybody says it's a really good film.

J) Well, Martin and I are going on Saturday evening. Would you like to go with us?

H) Saturday evening? No, I'm sorry. I can't. I'm babysitting for my cousin. What about Sunday?

C) No, I'm afraid Sunday's no good for me. I'm away all day and I'm not coming back until about 10 o'clock.

F) Oh well. Never mind. I can go and see it some other time. Thanks for calling.

B) I'm sorry you can't come. Have fun babysitting!

I)Hello.

EXERCISE 15

•1) Il signor Richards è libero tutto il pomeriggio. Egli non ha nessun appuntamento.

•2) Cosa farai la prossima estate? Andrai al mare?

•3) Andrò a casa tra mezz'ora.

•4) Siediti. Il film è iniziato da un minuto.

•5) Sei venuto a scuola con l'autobus questa mattina?

EXERCISE 16

•1) What are you going to do next week? Are you going on holiday?

•2) I'm free tomorrow. I'm doing anything.

•3) When is the train arriving?- In 5 minutes.

•4) Paul wasn't born born in France but he can speak French very well.

•5) Shall we meet in the evening? - No, I've got an appointment to the dentist.

EXERCISE 18

•1) Ric is going to call me at eleven o'clock on Monday morning.

•2) Tina is going to e-mail me the list of dates for all the volleyball games on Friday.

•3) Jean is going to fax me the map of the way to the party at one o'clock on Monday.

•4) Alex is going to text me when he gets to the station about midday Monday.

•5) Carla is going to ring me on Thursday.