PAG 152 N.1

a)George used to collect stamps when he was younger.

b)When we were children we used to spend all day playing in the fields.

c)In the winter, the farmers would stay indoors most of the time.

d)Paul used to have long hair when he was teenager.

e)Maria used to speak French quite well, but she has forgotten it.

f)At Christmas, all villages used to decorate their houses with holly.

 

PAG 189 N.1

a)My teacher is amazing, she could speak several languages.

b)Mum, can you give me a hand, please?

c)Could you do me a favour Mrs Bond?

d)We were able to enter without tickets and enjoyed the concert.

e)I don't think I could see you tonight.

f)Could you see Emma yesterday?

g)When he was younger he could run 20 km.

 

N.2

a)I can't play any musical instruments, but I'm quite good at drawing.

b)He said he was innocent, but you could tell he was lying.

c)I'm afraid I won't can join you tonight.

d)Are you cooking fish? I can smell it.

e)Did you succeed in talking to Mr Robinson about your promotion?

f)Guess what! I managed to find the tickets for the cricket match.

g)Some kinds of parrots are able to imitate people's voices.

 

PAG 190 N.3

a)'Can I watch the cartoons, Daddy?' 'Sure. Here's the remote control.'

b)May I ask your age, madam?

c)In Italy you can't marry before the age of 18 without your parents' permission.

d)'Could I borrow your umbrella?' 'No, you can't. That's the only one I have and I need it.

e)There's a bus strike toda. Could you pick up the children from school?

f)Could you phone the restaurant and book a table for two?

g)Children are not allowed to play ball games in this playground.

 

N.4

a)Hi Wendy!

Just a quick email to tell you that I've finally moved house. My new address is 12 Jackson Lane, Pennington. But obviously you could still email me at this address. I'm enjoying life in a small village after London. Of course when I was in London I could do anything I wanted- I could go to the theatre or the cinema, meet friends, eat out, follow an evening course, do any sport. Here in Pennington I'm not able to really do those things easily. But I hope that when I get my new car next week I'll could travel to nearby towns and take advantage of the things on offer, I enjoy being able to take a walk in the woods when I want and getting home from work in only 10 minutes. In London I couldn't get home from work in less than 45 minutes, and I love being able to spend more time at home relaxing.

Hope to hear from you soon, take care!

Katie

 

N.5

PASSENGER 1: Excuse me, Could I borrow your newspaper?

PASSENGER 2: Of course. Here you are. And could you close the window?

PASSENGER 1: Go ahead. It's cold today. Can you manage?

PASSENGER 2: No, it's stuck. Could you help me?

PASSENGER 1: Certainly. Could you hold my coat for a moment? There you are.

PASSENGER 2: Thank you very much.

 

PAG 192 N.2

a) A:Hi Terry, could you tell me the way to the railway station?

B: Certainky. Walk up this road as far as the church. Then take the second turning on the left, go past the little square, then..

A: Er... it sounds a bit complicated. Could you draw me a map?

B: OK. oh but wait. Paula is also going to the station. Would asking her to give you a lift?

b) A: Could we go out tonight or would you like to have a quiet night in?

B: I'm easy. You decide.

A: Well let's go out, then. Do you mind trying that new Mexican place in town?

B: Sounds brilliant. Could you pick me up at the office at around 7.00?

A: No problem.

c) A: May you sign on the dotted line, madam?

B: I'm sorry I haven't got a pen. Could I borrow yours?

A: Of course. Could you fill in this form, please?

B: Alright. Oh, I don't think I understand any of this.

A: Could you like me to help you?

B: That's very kind of you.

 

N.3

Jill: Hi Jackie, what's the problem?

Jackie: I've just argued with Helen. I'm really worried about her.

Jill: Your sister? Why have you argued? What's wrong?

Jackie: She's spending all her time on Internet. I'm worried she's got into a chatroom or something. She won't tell me what she does for five or six hours a day.

Jill: That's bad. Shall I speak to her.

Jackie: Would you do that? That's great, thanks. I'll tell you al, the details. She won't listen to me.

Jill: OK. Would you like me to speak to your mum too?

Jackie: Well, I don't want to worry my mum now. But if Helen refuses to talk to you, I'll tell her.

Jill: Are you sure it's a chat and not research for school?

Jackie: When I look at the screen all I see are little boxes full of words. That's not research. And I looked at her school work. It's terrible!

Jill: I see. Shall I speak to her tomorrow afternoon? Would you call me when she gets home?

Jackie: Oh yes, great. Thanks Jill. Would you wind not anyone about this?

Jill: Of course not. My lips are sealed.