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The first email program was created a few years later, in 1972. But the World Wide Web wasn’t set up until 1993– with just 100 websites. The Web grew at a phenomenal rate, and in 1994, Pizza Hut became the first retailer to offer online ordering. Online banking and other financial services introduced in the same years. There are now over ten billion web pages and over a hundred thousand new ones had been added each week. The Google search engine launched in 1998 and today around a billion searches were made daily. P2P(peer to peer) music file sharing became widely available in 2003 and today over a million songs are downloaded every day 

The Internet is used regularly by over a billion people worldwide

 

Where was the 2010 World Cup held?

How often has been Olympics held?

When and where was the bicycle invented?

In which country was “Thanksgiving” celebrated?

Who was The Complete English Grammar published by? 

 

It was held in South Africa

It was send in 1992

It has been held every four years

It was invented in 1839 in Scotland

It was celebrated in United States

It was published by Oxford University Press

 

 

Luckily, the fence wasn’t blown down in the storm last night

I was driving too fast and I was stopped by the police

Not enough rubbish was recycled

We didn’t win the game. In fact, we was beaten 5-1

 

 

 

Microsoft software is used about 95% of all computer users

The first text message was sent by a phone company employee in 1992

My computer is being repairing at the moment

Most text messages are sent by people aged between 14 and 25

A lot of music can be downloaded for free

Most web pages can be translate automatically

 

 

The windows is being cleaning

My scooter is being servicing

The children is being telling off

 

 

A Dali painting was stolen

Twenty people were killed in a bus crash

The eggs must be use before 15 May

Ann’s flight was delayed. She’s still in London

An international moonbase will be built by 2020

Oxford Museum was opened by the queen in the 28 August 2008

 

 

And the individual who was considered most responsible for the “Americanization” of English spelling was the lawyer, writer and fervent nationalist Noah Webster(1758-1843) 

In the late 1700s America was a new country and Webster wanted to promote an American sense of identity.

Spelling changes were the easiest aspect of the language to Americanize and Webster

and his team of like-minded writers and academics set about initiating the revolution.

Basically, “silent” letters was removed and spelling were made more literal and phonetic.

In 1738, Webster began publishing school textbooks and his new “American” spellings was rapidly accepted. His textbooks are in fact used in schools for the next 100 years. In 1793, Webster published New York’s first daily newspaper and in 1828 he published An American Dictionary of the English Language, which is still published today.

 

 

Sunglasses was invented by the Chinese about a thousand years ago

Most things can be bought the internet these days

The modern Olympics was held every four years since1896

A manned flight to Mars is being planned NASA

More than 200 million were made each day

 

 

Lead actor Robert Griffiths stopped the scene and shouted at the offending audience member. You were told to turn them off by the stage manager; he was told you it was against the law. If we hear one more phone, the performance will be cancelled. The law to which Griffiths referred is a ban on using mobiles in all theatres, museums in New York,  which explained in 2003.

Violators of the law is fined $50.

 

 

In response, a new telephone is introduced which has none of these added extras, you can receive and make calls and nothing more. The PhoneMe simply, which was designed mainly for the over 55s, is twice the size of most of today’s mobiles and has a large screen and large buttons. Features such a battery and signal strength is explained in words rather than by symbols, which can confuse older users. In Japan, a similar phone which went on sale last year become the fastest selling mobile this century.

 

 

 

Glass is made by sand

The World Cup of  2010 was held in South Africa

My mobile phone has been stolen

Why

The Harry Potter’s book has been published by JK Rowling

 

 

I was born in Udine

My mum was born in Palmanova

My dad was born in Udine

 

 

Nelson Mandela was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize his stand against apartheid

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nelson Mandela his stand against apartheid

An American charity was given 37$ billion by a businessman Warren Buffet in 2005

 37$ billion  was given to An American charity by a businessman Warren Buffet in 2005

Zinedine Zidane was shown the red card in the 2006 World Cup Final

The red card was shown to Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup Final

 

 

He has been offered a place at Oxford University

We didn’t have enough time to finish the exam

I am being taught French by my mother

The email is send to the wrong person

It is send to Alison by mistake

 

 

They has discovered the life on Mars

You can book a seats for the first passenger trips to the Moon

You can’t see the Great Wall of China from the Space

We should eat five portions of fruit and vegetables each day

They are going to demolish the Leaning Tower of Pisa next year

 

A gene for language learning has been discovered

They has been discovered a gene for language learning

A new sports stadium will be build next year

They will be build the new national sports stadium next year

The Oscars has been cancelled by terrorist threat

They has been cancelled by terrorist threat

 

 

As the freezing temperature continue,  It is recommended that homeowners keep their central heating on during the night

Jim Jones who is serving five years for robbery. Is it said that highly dangerous.

It is thought that Jones escaped by jumping over the prison wall during an exercise period

It is hope that Formula One driver Larry Harris will complete in next week’s Italian Grand Prix ater his recent illness. The 28-years old is said to be desperate to get back behind the wheel after being out of action of over six weeks

The damage caused by last week’s hurricane is believed to be much worse than expected. Now it is feared than over fifty thousand homes were destroyed by the winds

It is understood that a new operation system will be released by a leading software company next year. The software company is expected to reveal the name of the operating system on its website at midnight tonight

 

 

 

Bill Gates is supposed to be the richest man in the world

Japanese diet is supposed to be the good for you

English is supposed to be an easy language to learn

 

 

He’s had his computer fixed

She’s painting her nails

She’s having her bags searched

He’s going to clean his car

He’s had his scooter stolen

 

 

I’m installing my broadband

we had new TV delivered

I’m having my scooter serviced

I’m having a hair cut

 

 

You need to get your eyes tested

You need to get a hair cut

You need to get your scooter checked

 

 

Page was soon joined by Sergey Brin a close friend and also a research student at Stanford

The name Google was originated from a misspelling of googol which is the name of the number 10^100

The domain name Google.com was registered by Page and Brin on September 15 1997 and Google was launched on the World Wide Web shortly afterwards

The word Google quickly found its way into everyday language and the verb To Google was added to the Oxford Dictionary in 2006

On the Google search page, the logo is often modified to celebrate special occasion such as public holidays, anniversaries or major sporting events. These is known as Google Doodles

Today Google processes around 200 million internet searches a day

 

The restaurant owner protested against the award as the beverage was on the floor because Ms Moore had thrown it at her boyfriend two minutes earlier during an argument. However, the judge ruled that the restaurant was at fault because the drink should has been cleaned up immediately. Ms Moore was banned from the restaurant for life for her unacceptable public behavior

It is thought that the plane was experiencing fuel problems.

Mr Jones has been helped from the aircraft by a local farmer and he was then taken to Wrexham Hospital with just a few cuts and bruises. A north Wales Five Service spokesman said The pilot was forced to land due to fuel problems but he landed upside down. The pilot isn’t hurt in the incident. It’s a miracle

The original at work of the Queen’s head which appears on Uk stamps has been rediscovered over 40 years after it first produced. The 46x41cm design has been found by chance in a cupboard in the artist’s studio in the family home. It will be sell next month in an auction and it should be expected to reach at least £10.000. The image has been reproduced on more than 320 billion stamps since 1968

 

The woman in the picture is believed to be Lisa Gherardini Giocondo, who was born in Florence in 1479. She is thought to be about 24 years when Leonardo painted her. Her legendary and enigmatic features especially her smile, was created by the process of sfumato a style of painting which was invented  by the artist. Da Vinci took one year to complete the painting.

At the beginning of the 1500s, the painting was bought by King Francis I of France and was taken from Italy to Paris.

In 1650, the painting was moved to the Louver which was then a royal place. In 1911, it was stolen by a Louvre employee, who walked out of the museum with it under his coat  

La Gioconda is believed to be valued at around 1 billion. However, it will be never sold. Today, the painting attracts about six million visitors a year

 

 

The Lord of the rings was directed by Peter Jackson

Mobile phones must not be used in the museum

Antonella’s bike has been stolen

The film is supposed to be won the Oscar for best picture

When was the Olympics held in Rome?

You can book tickets online or by phone

 

 

 

I’m having my hair cut at 3:30

The Ferrari SpA was found in 1929

Someone has stolen Paolo’s bike

The Olympics Games in 2008 was held in Beijing

When has been the euro introduced?

 

 

 

Where have been you cut the hair?

We do our shopping online each week and it has delivered to the house

Sorry, but I it is having serviced at the garage today

 

 

steal rubare

break into fare irruzione

break rompere

vandalize danneggiare

 

 

 

 

I have had my bike stolen

I have had my car vandalized

We have had our flat broken into

 

 

 

I can’t speak German

I can’t play the piano

I can cook pasta

I couldn’t speak English when I was ten

I could swim when I was 3

I could ride a bike when I was 6

I could play a computer when I was 5

 

 

Can he find keys? no, he can’t

Can you book online? Yes, you can

Can they see the band? No, they can’t

Can he sing? no, he can’t

Can she play rollerblading? Yes, she can

 

 

I thought I was able to smell gas

The train was really busy, but eventually we were able to find two seats

I couldn’t swim until I was about 6

 

 

 

You can’t take photos

You can park here

You can’t turn right

You can pay in euros

You can’t use your mobile phone

 

 

 

B: But I think you could drink wine or beer in a restaurant with a meal when you’re 16, but only if you are with an adult. And in the USA?

A:Well, you can’t drink alcohol in the USA until you’re 21.

B: Can you? I didn’t  know that.

A:Can you smoke in public buildings in the UK?

B: No, you can’t. But, you can until 2007. How about in the USA?

It depends on the state, but I think it’s banned in most places.

A: And is there a minimum age you can buy a cigarettes in the USA?

B: Again, it depends on the state. in most states it’s 18 but it’s 19 in some. And how about in the UK?

A: In the UK, you can’t buy cigarettes if you are under 18. I think you can buy them at 16 a few years ago though

A: And what age can you vote in the UK?

B: You can vote when you ‘re 18. That’s the same as the USA; isn’t it?

A: Yeah, it is.

B: And were when women allowed to vote in the USA?

I think it was 1920

Yeah, I think it was about the same time in the UK, but for the first ten years only women over 30 can vote. You know, there are still a few countries where women can’t vote.

 

 

You can vote to elect a senator when you’re 18

You can buy alcohol when you’re 18

You can buy cigarettes when you are 18

You can drive a car when you are 18

You can ride a scooter when you are 16

You can leave school when you are 16

 

 

Are you allowed to wear jeans? Yes, I am

Can you wear jewellery? Yes, I can

Are you allowed to go home early?  Yes, I am

 

 

Can you watch TV whenever you like?  Yes, I can

Can you choose when to go to bed? Yes, I can

Are people allowed to smoke?  Yes, they are

 

 

 

Can I close the window

Could you pass me the sugar?

Can I have the dictionary?

Can you give me a hand?

Could I check the emails?

 

 

 

Do you mind if I use your phone?

Would you mind if you help me?

Do you mind if I leave early today?

Would you mind if you pick me up at my house?

Would you mind if I open the window?

 

 

Do you want a snack?

Would you like a coffee?

I would like to cook dinner if you like.

Can I give you a lift?

Shall I put on the CD?

Would you like some chocolate?

Let me help you

Do you want that I help you

I’ll do the washing up

 

 

You must have a valid insurance

You must be at least 17 years of age

All passengers must wear a seatbelt

You mustn’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

You mustn’t use a mobile phone while driving

You mustn’t sit in the front if you are under 12s

 

 

 

You mustn’t feed the animals

You don’t have to buy anything

You have to fasten your seatbelt

You have to pay in pounds

You must turn off your mobile

 

 

Do you have to wear a school uniform?

I’ve got to visit my grandmother

Must you definitely got to go?

Sorry, but I must to go to the doctor’s

We really have to get in touch with her, though

You mustn’t be late, or they’ll go without you

 

 

 

 

He needs some help

They need a shower

She needs a new mobile

 

 

 

 

I need to check my emails

If you haven’t got an exam in the morning, you needn’t to come to school. But you need to be here in the afternoon

I need to reinstall the program

What need you buy in town?

Oh, I need to get a birthday present for Paula. She’s 16 on Friday

There’s no need to hurry. We’ve got lots of time

Yes, but we need to make sure we’re not late-the traffic will be bad

 

 

 

You need cutting hair

You need washing the car

You need to tidy her room

 

 

 

He must play the guitar

He must play in a band

He must have a scooter

He mustn’t be English

He must be interesting in sports

 

 

 

It must be a mistake

It might be late

It might not go to the party

It mustn’t be his car

 

 

 

You can’t be serious

You must be joking me

He must be out

That can’t be right

 

 

 

Tonight, I might not go out

Tomorrow, I might do my homework

At the weekend, I might play football with my friends

One day, I might take a good mark in English

 

 

 

It might lost

They must go out

They could get lost

He might not get your email

 

 

 

Maybe you’re using the wrong address

I don’t think we are-my parents are so busy at the moment

Yes, We’re probably going to the UK. And you?

No, plans yet, but I’m sure we’ll go somewhere

I’m sure you’ll be fine

I doubt it – I’ve only had one lesson!

Is the concert probable to be sold out?

No, I’m sure it won’t be. I sure you’ll be able to get a ticket

 

 

 

 

Perhaps it’s a coin

Perhaps it’s a bottle

 

 

It possible get married one day

It likely I’ll live in a different country

It likely I’ll be a multi-millionaire one day

It unlikely become famous

 

 

I’m sure I’ll watch TV tonight

I possibly I’ll go out tonight

I ‘m sure I’ll go to bed before midnight

 

Fiorentina  unlikely win this year’s Serie A

Italy likely qualify for the next World Cup

Italy likely It’ll have a woman president one day

 

 

 

I’ll get the phone. It will be Jake

Come on! He will wait for us

Patrick failed his exam. He will not please

There’s a problem with my computer. It will be the new software

Samuel’s at the door. He will forget his keys

The dog’s barking. Someone will be at the door

 

 

It will be Jenny

They will not be cheap

This will be a birthday card

 

 

 

My brother will be doing homework

My dad will be working

My mum will be cooking

 

 

 

I will send about ten text messages a day

I will change about once a year

Most evenings, I will watch a bit of TV

Not any more, but I would read whe4n I was child all the time

Yes, It would crash all the time

 

 

 

You should go to the dentist

You had better get a part time job

You shouldn’t eat so much junk food

You ought to get a more powerful one

Yo must go up the Eiffel Tower

 

 

It should be 1861, not 1881

It should be £6.80, not £6.90

It should be .org, not .com

It should be hot tomorrow

We should arrive at 5:30

 I should have worked harder

I Juventus should have won

 

 

 

No way! You must be mad

I can’t be bothered. I’ll just stay here

98%! I can’t believe it

It’s not a fancy dress? You might have told me

Sorry,  I couldn’t help it

 

 

 

You must be mad! We’ll never get it done by then

I couldn’t agree more! It was absolutely fantastic

I couldn’t help you. I’ve never seen him before

I can’t believe it! Against England

I couldn’t tell you. It just fell out of my hand, sorry

I should have known. He just can’t keep a secret

I might as well. There’s nothing on TV

I couldn’t care less. I hate football

How should I know? I wasn’t here at the time

 

 

I couldn’t agree more

I couldn’t care less

You must be mad

I couldn’t tell you

 

 

 

On the day, we will do all we should to make sure that the interview is on time, but sometimes you must have to wait

If you fail to attend your interview, you must contact us within seven days or you should not be offered an other interview

When you arrive at university you had better report to the main reception.

You need to bring your exam certificates and your ID card or passport. These must be the originals documents not photocopies

If you plan to come with car please allow plenty of time for parking as space do not have to be difficult to find and you should need to park some distance from the university main entrance. You must not park in the university car park as this is for permit-holders only and your vehicle can be claimed

Alternatively you can take the number 5 bus from the city centre. This bus stops at the university main entrance