Communication » 2A Interacting
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2)My mother usually works in the morning
3)I am reading a lot of science fiction this year
4)We are spending more time in the library this term
5)Do they live in that big house? Yes, they do
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2)My sister is playing the piano a lot these days
3)My friend never goes to the library during the holidays
4)Our neighbour isn't driving to work this week. His car is at the garage.
5)My mum usually washes her car on Sundays
6)My British penfriend is staying here today
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1)Where do you live?
2)Which football team do you support?
3)What are you studying this year?
4)What is your nationality?
5)Do you write a lot of emails?
6)Are you working at home?
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Hi Sally!
Thanks for your email! I'm writing this on Danny's computer because he isn't here this week.
Here's all the family news: Danny is staying with our grandparents this week. He often visits them because he loves Grandma's food and she usually cooks his favourite meal-lasagne!
I am studying a lot at the moment because I am doing my exams this term.
Mum is busy-she always works very hard. Dad isn't living at home this year-he is visiting New York. He always sends lots of emails when he?s not at home so we know all his news.
Write soon,
Love, Carrie
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Parents and teachers often say that young people don't read enogh.
Is it true? These days, children and teenagers are reading lots of books by authors like Rosoff Rowling and Pullman.
My teenage neighbour Ben says: "I am reading a great book at the moment. It is a detective story by Mankel'. His friend Sam adds: "My favourite books are by science fiction writers but I never buy books: I always get them from the library? Sam's sister also reads:?My parents usually give my books for my birthday; this year, I have read lots of short stories'.
Librarians say:"It's great. These days, more young people is using libraries. They always start with Harry Potter books when they are nine or ten but then they try different books".
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1)We are studying for our exams at the moment
3)It always gets dark at night
5)My sister never reads science fiction
6)Do you sometimes walk to school?
7)I always listen to the music on the bus
8)My grandmother is staying with us this week
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2)I'm looking for a CD for my new girlfriend
What sort of music does she like?
I think she likes hip-hop
3)Do you know Tom and her sister?
I know Tom but I don't remember his sister
4)I don't belive the world climate is changing.
I don't understand you!The polar ice caps are melting!
5)Do you like Italian food?
No.I don't like pasta or pizza very much.I prefer Indian food.
6)What are you listening to?
The new Coldplay CD. I love it!
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1)My teacher wants me to work harder
2)I hate soul music. Can we listen to the rock instead?
3)I can't speak now. I'm making dinner
4)This coffe tastes great
5)Look! Julia is running for the bus!
6)I promise to be at home at 10.30
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What about that detective story?It looks interesting
No, I don't like detective stories, they are boring.
I read science fiction. What about you?
I don't like science fiction. It's so complex I don't understand it!
Do you know this crime author,Parker?
No, I don't. Ask the assistant about him.
Excuse me, is Parker a good writer?
Yes, he's brilliant! I am reading one of his books at the moment
That sounds good!
Do you want to buy it?
Yes, please and a bottle of water: I feel thirsty
OK, thanks. That's £7,50
Thank you. Goodbye
Don't forget your bag!
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My young cousin, Ben, started school last year. There were fifteen children in his class. In the first lesson, the teacher read a story. Then, the children looked at some pictures and wrote the alphabet.
After the lesson, the children went into the playground. They wore their coats because it was cold. My cousin thought it was home time. He walked out of the playground and looked for his mum. My aunt wasn't there so he sat on the grass and waited for a bus. Luckily, he hadn't any money and the bus driver took him back to school.
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2)Did Agata Christie write Harry Potter books?
3)When was the first Harry Potter film?
4)Where did Oliver Twist live?
5)When did C.Dickens write Oliver Twist?
6)Did Oliver Twist live with his family?
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2)They saw their friends at the weekend
3)She spoke to her friend till eight o'clock last night
4)He started learning the guitar in July
5)They had a party on 5th March
6)Last year, we went on holiday in the autumn
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What's your name?
My name is Charles Hopper
Hi Charlie. Now, next question: where was your last school?
My last school was in Cambridge
Did you like it?
Yes, I did. I liked it very much.
When did you leave it?
I left in July after my exams
Why do your parents move here?
My family moved here because my mother had a new job
Tell me a bit about your old school
Which subjects did you study?
We studied the usual subjects: Maths, English, French
What about the teachers?Were they strict?
No, they weren't strict but they were quite serious
One more question:have you got a girlfriend?
No, I haven't, but I am looking for one
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She didn't use to go to cheap cafès
She used to wear expensive clothes
She used to go out with a rich boyfriend
She didn't use to drive an old car
She used to wear casual clothes
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Did you use to earn a lot of money?
Yes, I did. I used to earn £150 a year
Did you use to eat in different restaurants?
Yes, I did. I always eat in different restaurants
Did you use to be happier in 1994?
No, I didn't. I'm happier now
Did you use to spend a lot of money on clothes?
Yes, I did. It was important to be smart for work, so I spent a lot of money on them
Did you use to have an expensive car?
Yes, I did. I had an Audi sports car
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2)We used to live with my dad's parents but now we have our own home
3)My sister and I didn't use to like each other but now we are good friends
4)Now, I am good at English but I used to be very bad at it
5)We used to go to the mountines for our holidays, but now we usually go to the sea
6)I didn't use to do any sport, but now I play tennis every week
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2)Every year, we used to go on holiday to France
3)We didn't use to be late for school
4)I often used to listen to the radio with my grandfather
5)I used to be very shy
6)I didn't use to go to school on Saturdays
8)I used to have a lot of friends
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Next year I'm going to visit my French friend. I think I'm going to travel from London to Paris by train. I am going to find an hostel in Paris for two nights and I am going to do some sightseeing. After that, I am going to catch the train to the south coast. My penfriend and her brother are going to meet me at the station and then we are going to drive to their house. I'm a bit nervous, I am not going to speak English for 2 weeks!
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Your hair is very long!
Yes, I am going to the hairdresser's at 4.30 this afternoon
Would you like to come to the cinema with me this evening?
I'm sorry, I can't. I'm having dinner with a friend
The computer isn't working. I can't pick up my emails.
I know. I called the technician this morning. He is fixing tomorrow.
When are your colleagues coming for dinner?Tonight?But there's no food in the house!
Don't panic! It's all under control. I am going to go to the supermarket after work.
Have you sent the invitations?
No,but I am going to send them sometime this week.
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2)They arrive in Paris at 12 noon
3)Dinner on Day 1 is at 8 pm.
4)On day 2, they have a tour of Paris. It starts at 10 am.
5)On day 2 they have lunch at a special restaurant
6)The musical on day 2 finishes at 11 pm
7)On day 3 they are free in the morning
8)The flight lasts 1 ½ hours
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2)What time does the train leave?
In 15 minutes! I'm late!
3)Are you going on holiday in August?
Yes, we always go to Rimini. In fact we are booking the hotel this afternoon
4)The conference starts on 22nd July
I know. I am not going. I am getting married on that day!
5)Alice's birthday is next month
I know. She's decided she is having a party
6)They are going to the cinema this evening
Yes, I know. But the film finishes at 9:30 pm so they are joying us later
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2)Next Wednesday at 3 pm I am having an appointment with Doctor Jones
3)We are arriving 2 hours late this evening
4)I'm not going to clean the house this evening. After dinner I?m going to read my book
5)I'm not going to school tomorrow. I feel ill
6)When are you going on holiday?
I'm leaving on a flight to Paris at 8:30 tomorrow morning
7)This course finishes in August. After that I'm going to sleep for a week
8)My mother arrives today. I'm picking her up at 4:30 pm from the station
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So Fiona are you ready for your interview tomorrow?
Well, I think so... I am a bit nervous....
Don't worry! What time does it start?
At 4. I'm taking the 3 o'clock train. I bought the ticket yesterday
That was a good idea. How long does it take?
About an hour. And then I am going to get a taxi from the station
Right. What time are you coming home?
To be honest I don't know. I have no idea how long the interview last
Well, I've got an appointment with my...bed! I'm going to sleep all morning
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1) my parents are leaving for Sharm el Sheick tomorrow. They are staying there 3 weeks in an expensive hotel
2)I'm not going to write a letter
3)I'm sorry but I can't come to your wedding. I'm getting married too the next day
4)I'm working next Sunday. There's an important congress but it finishes at 4 pm
5) Louisa and Joanna are taking the children to the zoo tomorrow. They are getting up early because the zoo opens at 8
6)What time does the concert start?
It starts at 9 pm, but I am going there at 7 pm
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2)If you are interested in how a country is governed, you should be a politician
3)Teacher is a good job if you like children and don't mind marking homework
4)If you are extrovert, like being the centre of attention and want to be a film star, you should be an actor
5)If you are interested in mental health, you should be psychologist or therapist
6)If you are good at Maths and like money, you should be an accountant or a banker
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Last week I applied for a job at the local bank. UnfortunatelyI becameunemployed two months ago, and I really need to earn some money. I filled in the application form and sent it with my curricurum vitae. The bank phoned me to invite me for an interview. I think it'll be a good job: you have to work quite long hours, and you have to wear an uniform, but I don't mind. I'm quite good with people and they aren't asking for any special qualifications, so I think I have a good chance.
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2)My grandmother had a long career as a biologist.
3)My parents want me to go into the teaching profession.
4)I need to get a job during the summer holidays.
5)I had to write my parents' occupation on the application form.
6)Work in factories is often boring and sometimes dangerous.
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1)Picasso had a long and successful career as an artist.
2)Mozart started work when he was very young.
3)Part-time workers often have low paid work.
4)I want to find a job in a bar.
5)You have to be self-confident if you want to enter the acting career.
6)David Beckham's football career started with Manchester United.
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My brother has just started working at a bank near my house. He didn't plan to become a banker, his chosen occupation was medicine. After University he found a job in the local hospital, but he hated working there. It was so stressful. He always used to be good at mathematics at school, so he decided to leave the hospital and start studying again! Now he has to go to the bank every morning and the job is quite boring, but he is happy because his colleagues are nice and he doesn't have to work long hours.
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1)Aldo hopes to go on with his career in medicine.
2)My grandfather started working when he was very young...just 14 years old.
3)I like my job very much. I have to get up early in the morning but fortunately I don't have to wear a uniform.
4)He promised to come back from work before 8 this evening.
5)My sister wants to become a nurse. She has to get up early every day and help in the hospital.
6)What's your father's job?
He's a psychologist. It's a very hard job.
7)My mother works in a supermarket. She has to work every Saturday and sometimes on Sundays too.
8)I have to study more. I want to finish my exams next year and I hope to find a job abroad.
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2)My brother is really annoying when he's with his friends.
3)I was disappointed because only 3 people came to my party.
4)I don't want to play tennis. It's boring.
5)I love going on holiday-packing is really exciting.
6)I was terrified when the lights went out.
7)You must read this story. It's amazing.
8)Why are you surprised that you failed? You didn't study.
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2)I hope my aunt doesn't bring her annoying children with her. I really don't like them!
3)We haven't got any homework tonight. I'm amazed!
4)It's surprising that the whole class passed the exam.
5)He listened carefully because he was intrigued in what she said.
6)My brother's buying an exciting new computer game next weekend.
7)Our hotel was disappointing-it was next to a busy road and a long way from the beach.
8)The children are excited about the party.
9)We were all surprised when we won the competition.
10)I couldn't stop reading this book- it's very intriguing.
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to have a bath
to have lunch
to have a date
to have an appointment
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2)I didn't eat anything but I had a drink of orange juice.
3)I'm having a party for my birthday next week. I hope you can come.
4)We aren't having any exam this week so I'm relaxing.
5)I know I had an interesting idea last night-but I can't remember it.
6)Mandy was having a meal in a restaurant with Pete when Jill saw them.
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2)Who were you talking on the phone last night?
3)Rob was drinking in the pub last night while you were working in the office
4)I was still in the office when you called. I was finishing an important report
5)You obviously weren't concentrated when you made that mistake
6)We weren't living here when they built those new houses
7)She didn't answer when I called. I think she was having a shower
8)When I arrived the whole family was watching a film on TV
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2)The 1950s singer Buddy Holly was travelling in a plane when it crashed
3)The singer Hayley Westenra was singing in the streets of Christchurch, when she made her first record
4)Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones met in 1961 when they were waiting for a train
5)Mozart was composing music before he was five years old
6)Elvis Presley was doing national service for US army in Germany when he met his wife, Priscilla
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This morning I checked my homework while I was eating my breakfast. Then I walked to the bus stop. While I was waiting for the bus, I suddenly remembered my homework. It was at home in the kitchen! While I was deciding what to do, the bus arrived. While I was getting on the bus, I got a text message from my mum: "I found your homework when I was cleaning the kitchen. Wait at the bus stop". It was too late, I was on the bus.
While I was thinking about what to do, I saw my mum's car behind the bus. She was driving in her pyjams and I was very embarrassed. At the next bus stop, she stopped her car and got on the bus. It was terrible! She was walking towards me in her pyjamas so I closed my eyes. When I opened my eyes my mother was standing on the bus, in her pyjamas and holding my homework!
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Where were you?
I was in a cafè near the station
Tell me where were you exactly sitting?
I was sitting at a small table next to the door
What were you doing?
I was drinking a cup of coffee
Did you see a man who was driving at high speed?
No, I didn't
Did you see anything unusual?
Well, I saw a woman get onto a school bus in her pyjamas
That isn't a crime
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Yesterday's power cut brought chaos to London. several thousand people were travelling home on the Underground when all the trains stopped. One commuter said ‘We were waiting for an hour than the driver said that rescue workers were on the train and everyone applauded. It was fantastic!'. Things weren't much better for people above ground. ‘I was shopping for Christmas presents when the lights went out. When I left the shop it was snowing so it was impossible to get a taxi. I walked to a bus stop but hundreds of people were waiting for the bus. I phoned my son but he was driving to Manchester in his car. Luckily, a young woman heard me talking on the phone. Her boyfriend came in their car and they took me home'.
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I was never very good at sports. I remember one day, I was playing cricket. I was standing a long way from the other players when someone hit the ball to me. Everyone shouted but I didn't hear them. The ball hit me on the head! Someone telephoned an ambulance and while the ambulance was taking me to hospital I woke up. I was OK but I didn't use to play cricket for a long time after that!
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2)The person that you spoke to last year is my Maths teacher.
3)This is the man who wanted to meet you.
4)That's the cat which caught a bird yesterday.
5)Here's the mp3 player that you lost last week.
6)This is the house where I stayed.
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2)That's the dog that ate our dinner.
3)There's a shop where you can buy DVDs
4)The couple that lives near us has got 5 cats.
5)There's a shop near my home which sells cheap CDs.
6)She's the woman who was in the advertisement.
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2)This is the house where I was born
3)This is Mrs Moore whose baby I look for
4)This is the bus that I take into town
5)This is the car that my Dad gave me!
6)This is the street where I ride my bike
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2)That woman is the one whose brother is a doctor at the local hospital
3)I've got nothing to do...I'm really bored
4)When my boss arrived I was sleeping at my desk. It was very embarrassing!
5)Is that the dog that attacked your cat?
6)I saw a really interesting film at the cinema last night.
7)Last week we met the couple whose daughter is buying our house.
8)While we were doing our exam, Jim falled off his chair!
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1) While I was watching my favourite film, my mother entered the room and turned the Tv off.
2)I wasn't listening to the teacher when she gave us the homework, so I didn't do it.
3)When I arrived three girls were dancing on the table.
4)That's the film I saw last week. It was very boring.
5)I was very happy when I saw John. He's the boy whose brother had been sending me flowers every day for 2 weeks.
6)When I saw them together, I was embarrassed. They spoke and laughed so I went out.
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2)It happened a few months ago
3)It was an unforgettable day
4)It was the best day of my life
5)It was my first week at primary school
6)I feel proud of my friend
7)I felt very happy
8)Finally, we went all at home
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I remember the day very well, it was 2 years ago.
I was having a king boxing lesson with my sister Jessica. It was about 11 am and I was a bit tired but I had decided to go on with the training till 11.30 am. I was doing an exercise with my sister when I suddenly didn't see anything. I was really worried and sat on the floor. I saw just one thing: white. It was a terrible sensation! Everybody started shouting and my teacher told me to drink something. Later I slowly started to see again. I was really happy. After that my teacher phoned to my mother and she drove me back home. I lied on the sofa and slowly felt better... but I was really afraid!
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2)My sister is going to have a baby next month.
3)I promise I'll give you some money for your birthday.
4)I know she will fail her exam because she never does any work.
5)Scientists think that cars won't use petrol in the future.
6)The baby's tired. He's going to cry.
7)Those boys are cycling too fast. They are going to hurt themselves.
8)Look at the sky- it is going to be a lovely day
9)We will run out of petrol! There's only one litre in the car and it's 100 kilometers to the next petrol station.
10)Tell me your secret! I promise I won't tell anyone.
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2)Be careful! You will break the vase!
3)I think I'll buy a new mobile phone but I am not sure
4)The score is Manchester 20- Luton 0 Luton won't win!
5)I don't want to see Pride and Prejudice. I don't think it will be very exciting
6)This homework is hard- do you think mum will help us?
7)I've already seen this film. He will die in a minute. Shut up Joe, don't tell us!
8)I hope I will se the Taj Mahal when I'm older
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Jane is a big football fan and she bought a ticket for Arsenal on the internet. She is going to watch the match when they are in London. Anna doesn't know what to do while Jane's at the match. Perhaps she is going to write some postcards. After the match, they are going to walk along the river Thames so they can see the Houses of Parliament and the London eye. After that, they think they will go for a meal. London taxies are quite expensive so they are going to travel on buses or the Underground. Anna's uncle lives in London. They are going to stay with him tonight. He has got tickets for a musical and they are going to see it tomorrow evening.
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We are going to do lots of nice things while we are here. Later, today, we will go sightseeing. Perhaps we will see some famous people too! My uncle is taking us to see a musical tomorrow and on Monday Jane and I are going to buy new dresses for your party. I hope they won't be too expensive!
I will call you when I get home and tell you all about the musical.
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2)If you see your sister, will you tell her about the concert?
3)If you telephone me when your train arrives, I will collect you from the station.
4)If you cycle too fast, you will have an accident.
5)If you forget your homework again, you will be in trouble.
6)If you don't eat breakfast, you won't have enough energy in the morning.
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In Britain, if you see two black and white birds together, you will have good luck.
If you eat an apple every day, you won't need a doctor.
In Britain, if you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck.
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I will stay at home. I won't go shopping in the rain.
If Steve asks you to dance, what will you say?
I won't say anything. I will be too embarrassed.
What will Darren say in the interview if the manager asks him about his driving licence?
I know he is a responsible person, so he will tell the truth of course.
If the manager doesn't give him the job, will he be worried?
No, he can find another job.
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In the future, there probably won't be public phones because everyone will have a mobile phone.
Every child in the world will certainly have a computer on their school desk in 2015.
Most homes in Europe will definitely have an Internet connection by 2010.
In the developing world, a lot of technology will probably use solar power.
In the next 15 years we might be able to go on holiday in space.
Scientists will certainly find an alternative to petrol.
It's possible that people won't have private cars in the future.
More people will probably work from home in the future.
Cities will improbably be safer in the future.
It's possible that people will not write personal letters in the future.
It's impossible that children will stop to go to schools
Scientists will probably find a cure for cancer.
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You will certainly pass your exam.
Our city won't surely be cleaner in the future.
We will probably go to France next year.
People won't surely live on the Moon.
Maybe they will play a concert here next year.
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Tomorrow night at school, there is going to be a talk by a famous environmentalist. The talk is all about the problems caused by pollution and what we can do about this. I read this book- it was very interesting. He says that if we don't change our ways, the greenhouse effect will get so bad that we won't be able to stop it. Temperatures will rise to high. He also writes about the effects of acid rains on our forests and says that we shouldn't use lead-free petrol to make our cities cleaner. I will ask him to autograph my book for me!
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1)If they offer me that job, I'll invite everybody to a party at my house!
2)I'm an Ariet. Everybody said it will be a lucky year that I will have success at work and that I will meet someone interesting.
3)Has someone got an umbrella? I think it is going to rain: look at those black clouds!
4)If you don't stop smoking Your health won't get better.
5)New government wants to reduce the cost of petrol. It won't have good results on environment.
6)I won't pass this exam! I don't remember anything!
Don't worry! You will surely remember something!
I can't find my wallet anywhere! I have looked for it everywhere!
Next year I will study in the USA if I have enough money.
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He has just had an accident.
She has just had lunch.
They have just got married.
She has just passed the driving test.
They have just arrived.
He has just got up.
They have just won the cup.
She hasn't read the newspaper yet.
She has already listened to Macey's new CD.
She hasn't written an article about Macey yet
She has already sent an Email to Brod.
She hasn't had lunch with Sue yet.
She hasn't booked a room for Tuesday yet.
I only arrived here two days ago but I've already been on three excursions.
Are you going on holiday this summer?
Well, I have just come back from my holiday so my next holiday is in winter.
Are you still ill? Have you been to the doctor's yet?
You look so tired!
Yes, I' ve just been to the gym.
Let's go to the cinema!
I can't. I haven't done my homework yet.
She lives in Venice, but she's never been on a gondola.
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Have you ever eaten here before?
Yes, I have.
When did you come here?
My parents bought me here for my birthday last year.
What did you eat?
I think I had fish. It was very nice.
I have never eaten Chinese food before.
I think I'll have the chef's suggestion.
That's a good idea, I'll have the same.
How long have you been living in Brighton?
I moved here two months ago. I haven't met many people yet.
I joined a tennis club last month.
I like tennis too but I haven't been playing tennis for a long time.
Haven't you finished your exams yet?
Yes, I have! I finished it on 5th June.
Have you got your results yet?
No, I haven't.
Thank you, that was a lovely meal.
I had a great time this evening.
Me too! Let's do it again soon!
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SINCE: Wednesday, Easter, January, last month
FOR: a few weeks, a long time, a year, a quarter of an hour, two minutes
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My boyfriend and I have been together since 2004.
My sister hasn't lived at home since she went to the university.
Have they been engaged since more than an year?
Have you been going out together since the beginning of the year?
We haven't seen each other for about a week.
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How long as Alaska been a USA state?
It has been a USA state since 1959/for more than 50 years.
How long has the Statue of Liberty been in New York?
It has been in New York since 1886/ for more than 120 years.
How long has number 10 Downing Street been the home of the British Prime Minister?
It has been the home of the British Prime Minister since 1735/for more than 200 years.
How long have England and Scotland been joined politically?
They have been joined since 1707/for more than 300 years.
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My train arrives at Midnight on Saturday, and there's a taxi strike.
Well, I will collect you from the station.
Mum, can I have a new Ipod?
I don't know. I will think about it.
Ellie has been ill recently. I think I will visit her tomorrow.
Dad, can I borrow your car? I will look after it...
It's very hot in here, I'll open the window.
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1)I've been married to my wife for 35 years.
2)Look, your watch isn't working...I'll fix it for you.
3)I haven't been here long, only since 2 days.
4)Matt and James seem to go on weel together. Are they going to get married?
5)John and I have fallen in love 10 years ago.
6)How long have you lived there?
7)Susie's parents have split up after 24 years together!
8)Will you go out with me?
I'll think about it.
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I met my girlfriend, Alison, in a bar. I was having some drinks with friends:we were celebrating my best friend's 21st birthday. When I saw her, I thought: ‘She's beautiful'
I decided to be courageous and say hello. While I was walking over to her, I fell over a chair. My friends were all laughing, but Alison came to help me up. We passed the rest of the evening chatting and my friend weren't laughing any more! When it was time to leave, I said "I'll carry you home and then I realized I didn't have my car! She just laughed. Since then, we are inseparable, Occasionally we argue, but we always sort it out immediately.
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1)Her mother isn't Italian but she has been living here for lots of years.
2)My sister and her boyfriend have decided to get married, but I think they will split up, they have often arguments.
3)They have been engaged for 10 years, but they are not going to get married.
4)I don't go on well with my parents very much. I think that soon I'll go to live with my friends.
5)Why did you and Andrew split up? You were engaged sinse when you were at school.
6)How long have you known my sister?
7)Why are you sad? If you want, I take you to the cinema. You will feel better.
8)I'm going on holiday for two weeks. I haven't been going on holiday for 2 years.
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My best friend is Roberta.
I met her 2 years ago, at school. When I saw her, I immediately thought that she could be an interesting girl. She seemed quite sociable so we straight away became friends. She's funny and crazy like me...that's why we go on well! We do lots of things together. we go shopping or to the partys...and we always have a lot of fun together.
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What have you being doing since you left Troop 84, Jim?
I haven't done very much! I was really tired than I left the band so I have been relaxing at home.
Have you been following the band's success?
Yes, I have. I have been reading their blog every day.
Do you wish you hadn't left the band?
No, I made the right decision. I have been trying to decide what I want to do next.
Have you decided anything?
I'm not sure. I have been taking acting lessons since I was 14 so I may go to films.
Well, good luck!
Has the band rehearsed all day?
He has been trying to learn the violin for five years- I don't think he'll ever succeed.
I have listened to my new mp3 player all morning!
I have been a fan of rock music since I was ten.
I haven't played the piano for a long time, so I haven't had many lessons yet.
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They have been playing together for two years.
John has been the drummer since Jim left.
They haven't decided which record company to sign a deal with.
Has the band played at the Rock Garden before?
Has the band been rehearsing a lot?
Angel is writing a lot of songs at the moment.
The band has played 20 concerts since the beginning of the year.
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I met Wired sisters in their hotel after their sell-out concert at Riley's in Manchester. In the last ten months, they have become the most talked about new band in Britain. I had lots of questions for them- Have they known each other from a long time? How long have they been playing together? Who writes their songs?
Lead singer Sal and lead guitarist Miranda have been together since secondary school. She has been making music since she was six but she has been writing songs since 2003. Miranda started when she was a little older- she has been playing the guitar since she was seven.
Sal's boyfriend Stan has been playing the piano since he was just five. He has been going out with Sail for about a year. Their parents haven't met each other yet because the band has been too busy touring and performing.
Julie, the group's drummer, is silent while I talk to the other members of the band. I ask her "Why haven't you said anything?" She explains "I have rehearsed all day for our next music video and I have just hanged on stage for two hours- I'm exhausted.
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Becky lived in germany for a year, didn't she?
Countries hold the UE presidency for six months, don't they?
You know how many countries use the euro, don't you?
There are twenty official EU languages, aren't there?
Britain will have the euro one day, won't it?
The EU was started by six countries, wasn't it?
You learned a lot about Europe from the quiz, didn't you?
Your dad has worked in other European countries, hasn't he?
The EU parliament has always been in Brussels, hasn't it?
Britain didn't join the EU until 1973, did it?
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There will be more countries in the EU in the future, won't there? yes, there will.
A lot of people in the EU speak two languages, don't they? Yes, they do.
The EU existed for several decades before the year 200, didn't it? Yes, it did.
I've got a British passport so I won't need a visa for Italy, will I? No, you won't.
I have a Spanish passport. I'm an EU citizen, don't I? Yes, you are.
Not all European countries are members of the EU, are they? No, they aren't
There are more people in the USA than in EU, aren't there? No, there aren't.
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Latvia joined the EU in 2004, didn't it?
Some EU countries don't use the euro, do they?
EMU means European Monetary Union, doesn't it?
EU passport holders can travel freely in Europe, can't they?
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I can't find my bag anywhere! You haven't seen it, have you? No, I haven't sorry.
You won't tell mum and dad, will you? No, I won't if you give me your Mp3 player.
You are driving me to the airport, aren't you? Yes, I am and mum's coming too.
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I'm here with Marcia Johnson, lead singer of the Jolly Johnsons, who's preparing for next week's London Marathon. So Marcia, how is it going?
I'm exhausted! I've been preparing for this marathon for months. I've never run a marathon before, so I have to prepare very carefully.
What have you been doing?
Well, for the last two months, I've been running for two hours every morning, and I ‘ve been going to the gym every evening. My legs are really sore!
Wow!And what about the band? You are rehearsing for a round of gigs too, aren't you?
That's right. I've been writing some new songs. I think of the lyrics while I am running.
The concerts start next month, don't they?
Yes! So I'll be able to have a rest for two weeks after the Marathon.
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I have been working on the PC since this morning but now I stop because the printer is broken.
We have been walking for 5 hours, my feet are sore!
You live near here, don't you? I have often seen you at the bus stop.
You haven't seen Luca, have you? I have been trying to call him for hours but he doesn't answer.
In my opinion students shouldn't go on the net at school. I agree
Do you know the lyrics of Troop 84's last song?
No, but you can share it from the net.
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I'd go skiing if it were less expensive.
If I met a successful sportsperson, I would ask them about their training programme.
We wouldn't lose so many matches if we trained more.
If we didn't enjoy volleyball, we wouldn't play it.
I'd go horse-riding if horses were smaller and slower.
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If it were windier, we'd go sailing.
If you did an extreme sport, which one would it be?
I would go surfing every day if I lived in California.
If you were better at judo, you would have a black belt.
If I ran a kilometer, it would kill me.
If I broke my leg, I would phone for an ambulance.
I would be better at rock climbing if I practiced more.
If I had enough time, I would go to the fitness centre every day.
They would go cycling, if the weather was better.
If you were an international footballer, which team would you play for?
Would you go scuba diving if you went to the Barrier Reef in Australia?
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You could eat the food, if you were here.
If I were a politician, I would spend more money on hospitals.
I would go scuba diving, if I could swim.
If England used the euro, we wouldn't have to change our money when we go to France.
If you were ill, I would be worried about you.
I would be bored, if I had to stay in bed.
If I weren't afraid of flying I could visit Australia.
-Ella is the best basketball player in our school. If she weren't the best player, she wouldn't be the capitan of the school team.
-Thomas hasn't got his tennis racket with him. He could play with us if I would lend him my spare racket.
-Leanne is good at horse-riding. If you want to learn to ride, she will help you.
-When people do extreme sports, they often have accidents. If I were Minister of Health, I would send them their hospital bills.
-It's our sports lesson this afternoon. If it is too wet to go outside, we will play football.
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If I won a medal at the Olympics, I'd be very proud. Athlete
If I become Minister of Education, I'll make all students do regular exercise. Politician
If I were Minister of Education, I'd build a swimming pool for each school. Six-year old runner
If you want to be healthier, you will need to eat less and exercise more. Doctor
If I were you, I'd try to eat less fat. Friend
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I never go to the dentist but I don't have any problems with my teeth. That's not a good idea. You should see a dentist twice a year.
Why aren't you going to school tomorrow? I have to be at hospital at 9 for a minor operation.
I feel great now. I'll stop taking these antibiotics. You mustn't do that. You have to take all of them.
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Travelling should be relaxing and fun. However, holidays can be terrible if you have a bad stomach, too much sun or pick up a tropical disease. Before you leave home, you must buy insurance and you should check if you need to take any precautions. If you are going to a country which has malaria, pills before you go because it is a very dangerous illness. In some countries, you have to carry a certificate from your doctor to show you have had your injections. In hot countries, you must drink a lot of water but to avoid stomachaches you mustn't use bottled water. Also, remember the sun is very strong, so you don't have to spend too long in the sun and you must use a sunscreen to protect your skin at all times.
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Now, Mr Smith, you've got a virus. Listen carefully because it could be quite dangerous. You must take this medicine for 5 days. Don't worry you don't have to go to hospital. You'll be OK at home. You must stay in bed most of the time. You mustn't drink any alchool while you are taking this medicine. It could be very dangerous. You shouldn't go outside too much. Again, you can if you want but you might get tired. Now, I have to go to a conference in Germany this week but, if you need me, you can call me on my mobile. Here's the number. Now, you shouldn't worry too much.