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NIVEL 4 parael cuarto cursode las escuelasde idiomas
LEVEL 4 forthe fourth courseof the schoolsof languages
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Written by/ Escrito por:Eduardo RossetMiembro del Colegio de LJcenciados de
Filosoffa y Letras de Euskadi
Published by / Editado por:Editorial Stanley
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First Edition / Primera Edicion 1992Second Edition / Segunda Edicion 2003
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index
Adjective orders 2-3
Adjectives: Formation prefixesand suffixes 4-5
Prefixes 6-7
Adjectives: Comparison 8-9
Adjectives: Comparison (cont.) 10-11
Adjectives: Degrees of intensity 12-13
Adverbs of manner 14-15
Adverbs of degree 16-17
As well as + ing, although,as long as, as (cause) 18-19
Used to + gerundio - to + gerundio 20-21
Because, Because of, bound to,likely to 22-23
By + time phrase - By the time+ verb 24-25
The causative 26-27
Clauses of reason 28-29
Clauses of comparison 30-31
Clauses of concession 32-33
Implied conditional clauses 34-35
Clauses of purpose 36-37
Clauses of result 38-39
Clauses of time 40-41
Conditionals type 1 42-43
Conditionals type 2 44-45
Conditionals type 3 46-47
Connectives: comparison 48-49
Connective relative clauses 50-51
Discourse markers 52-53
Relative clauses: defining 54-55
Relative clauses: non-defining 56-57
Future tense: contrasts 58-59
Future tense: contrasts (cont.) 60-61
Gerunds after for, and certain verbs 62-63
Gerund after prepositions - verbsfollowed by gerund or infinitive 64-65
Infinitives: after certain verbs 66-67
Inversion of the verb after certainadverbs 68-69
Modal verbs: revision 70-71
The one who/that/which- The one with 72-73
Once, now that, when, first time,ever, never + present perfect 74-75
Passives: all tenses - Is considered/thought/said to be may/might/will have been + past participle 76-77
Reported speech - wish, wouldrather/sooner - it's time 78-79
Reported speech (cont.) 80-81
Remember (and other verbs)+ gerund or infinitive 82-83
Suffixes and prefixes 84-85
Compound nouns 86-87
Tenses: General revision and contrast 88-89
Phrasal verbs 1 90-91
Phrasal verbs 2 92-93
Phrasal verbs 3 94-95
Phrasal verbs 4 96-97
Phrasal verbs 5 98-99
Phrasal verbs 6 100-101
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i. Nossirviouncamarero joven pocoamistoso.
z Era una habitation pequena, sucia yoscura.
3. Uso una navaja pequena afilada.
4. Nos encontramos en una enorme salade conferences de cristal.
5. Rompio un precioso plato bianco deporcelanajaponesa.
6. Susan salfa con un atractivoestadounidense alto y moreno.
7. Tenlan un bonito perrito bianco depelo rizado.
a Conocimos a un joven atractivoteniente de navio.
9. La joven vivia sola en una bonitahabitation limpia y clara.
10. Se bebio un enorme vaso de lechehelada.
11. Llevaba un bolso de cuero negrogrande y reluciente.
12. Era una mesa de cocina, de madera,hecha a mano.
13. Fuimos a un pequeno restauranteitaliano muy bonito.
14. En la muneca llevaba una pulsera deesmeraldas de un verde oscuro.
15. En la casita vivfa una vieja grufiona.
16. El Sr. Martin estaba hablando con unabella mujer joven.
17. Las dos familias vivfan en una viejachoza decrepita.
18. Era una mujer alta y llevaba unafalda de cuero negro.
19. Vimos una pelicula britanica deguerra.
20. Tenfa unos ojos grandes, rojos,saltones.
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21. Era un dia gris, lluvioso, deprimente.
22. Tomo una refrescante ducha frfa porla manana.
23. Llevaba un bonito vestido verdenuevo.
24. Vinieron en un enorme Cadillac negroantiguo.
25. La joven abrio una cajita de maderamarron.
26. Tenfa una cara blanca regordeta conojos saltones.
27. Vivian en una pequena calle estrechay sucia.
28. A la puerta se sentaba un pequenoperro negro gordo.
29. Se trasladaron a una ciudad nuevagrande y excitante.
30. Tenfa un pelo rubio largo y atractivo.
31. Subastaron un antiguo muebleitaliano muy caro.
32. Fueron a ver una pelfcula japonesanueva.
33. La noche era oscura, lluviosa y frfa.
34. Ella llevaba una negras botas decuero italianas.
35. Estaban sentados alrededor deuna enorme mesa de conferenciasovalada.
36. Compro un tablero de ajedrez indiobianco y negro.
37. Un atletico joven bronceado estabaen la puerta.
38. Tenfa una cajita negra de metal en lamano.
39. El cafe era negro y fuerte.
40. La joven era alta, delgada, con unafiguraescultural.
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1. We were served by anunfriendly young waiter.
2. It was a small, dark dirty room.3. He used a small, sharp pocket
knife.4. We found ourselves in a huge,
glass conference room.5. He broke a beautiful, white,
Japanese porcelain plate.6. Susan was going out with a tall,
dark handsome American.7. They had a nice, white curly-
haired little dog.8. We met a handsome young navy
lieutenant.9. The young girl lived alone in a
nice, bright clean room.10. He drank a huge ice-cold glass
of milk.11. She carried a big, shiny black
leather handbag.12. It was a handmade wooden
kitchen table.is. We went to a very nice, little
Italian restaurant.14. On her wrist she wore a dark
green emerald bracelet.is. In the little house there lived a
grumpy old woman.16. Mr Martin was speaking to/with
a beautiful young woman.17. The two families lived in a
decrepit old hut/cabin.is. She was a tall woman and she
wore a black leather skirt.19. We saw a British war film.20. He had large, protruding red
eyes.
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21. It was a grey and miserablerainy day.
22. He had a refreshing cold showerin the morning.
23. She wore a pretty, new greendress.
24. They came in a huge, old blackCadillac.
25. The girl opened a little, brownwooden box.
26. He had a white chubby face withbulging eyes.
27. They lived in a small, dirtynarrow street.
28. At the door sat a small, fat blackdog.
29. They moved to an exciting, largenew town.
30. She had attractive, long blondhair.
31. They auctioned a veryexpensive, old piece of Italianfurniture.
32. They went to see a newJapanese film.
33. The night was dark, wet andcold.
34. She wore black, Italian leatherboots.
35. They sat around a huge, ovalconference table.
36. She bought a black and whiteIndian chessboard.
37. A tanned young athlete stood atthe door.
38. She had a small, black metal boxin her hand.
39. The coffee was black and strong.40. The young woman was tall and
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i. Era un joven irresponsable.
z Ha sido un incidente muy lamentable.
3. Este trabajo es incompatible conaquel.
4. Estos libros son invendibles tal comoestan.
5. Unostentoso joven la acompanaba.
6. Era un dictador cruel e implacable.
7. Se encontro delante de un jovencitomuy precoz.
8. Encuentro que el corner es unejercicio extenuante.
9. Ese hombre es unico. Es inimitable.
10. Era una vision lamentable la que seofrecia a nuestros ojos.
11. Esa es justamente la palabra. Es muyapropiada.
12. Las dos chicas eran amigas intimas.
13. Las dos familias eran enemigosirreconciliables.
14. Todos los alumnos tienen el mismonivel.
is. Esta maquina no funciona bien. Esdefectuosa.
16. En este departamento encontraranobras diversas.
17. Este es un oficio muy lucrative.
is. Algunas palabras en este dialecto sonimpronunciables.
19. Era un sistema de riego muyingenioso.
20. Fueunaacciondeliberada.
21. Todo lo que dijo era erroneo.
22. Todas sus ropas estaban impecables.
23. Es imposible ponerlo en practica. Esimpracticable.
24. Lo encuentro extremadamenterepugnante.
25. Es una persona muy grunona.
26. Es inconcebible que esto hayasucedido.
27. Fue un negocio muy lucrativo.
28. Alison es una persona ingenua conuna naturaleza susceptible.
29. Y asi es la inexorable marcha delprogreso.
30. Tenia confianza absoluta en elproyecto.
31. Estamos recibiendo interferenciasexternas.
32. Es una joven presuntuosa y engreida.
33. Me temo que tu argumento no esmuyverosimil.
34. Era un joven arrogante y altanero.
35. Esparcieron habladurfas maliciosas.
36. Tramaron un plan muy elaborado.
37. Vivian en un lugar muy solitario.
38. Tenfamos un tiempo muy variable.
39. Esta persona es muy honrada ysincera.
40. Me temo que no es un coche validopara la carrera.
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i. He was an irresponsible youngman.
z It was a very regrettableincident.
3. This job is incompatible with thatone.
4. These books are unsaleable asthey are.
5. A boastful young manaccompanied her.
6. He was a cruel and implacabledictator.
7. He found himself facing a veryprecocious young boy.
a I find that running is a strenuousexercise.
9. That man is unique. He isinimitable.
10. It was a pitiable sight that wasoffered in front of our eyes.
11. That is just the word. It is veryappropriate.
12. The two girls were intimatefriends.
13. The two families wereirreconcilable enemies.
14. All the pupils are at the samelevel.
is. This machine doesn't work well.It is defective.
16. In this department you will findmiscellaneous works.
17. This is a very lucrative business.
18. Some words in this dialect areunpronounceable.
19. It was a very ingenious wateringsystem.
20. It was a deliberate action.
21. Everything he said wasfallacious.
22. All his clothes were impeccable.
23. It's impossible to put it intopractice. It's impracticable.
24. I find it exceedingly obnoxious.
25. He is a real moaner/grumbler.
26. It is inconceivable that this mayhave happened.
27. It was a very lucrative business.
28. Alison is a naive person with asusceptible nature.
29. And such is the inexorable marchof progress.
30. He had an unshakeableconviction in the project.
31. We are receiving someextraneous interference.
32. She is a presumptuous andconceited young woman.
33. I'm afraid that your argument isnot very plausible.
34. He was an arrogant, superciliousyoung man.
35. They spread around somemalicious gossip.
36. They thought of a very elaborateplan.
37. They lived in a very desolateplace.
38. We had very changeableweather.
39. This person is very honest andtruthful.
40. I'm afraid that itsn't aroadworthy car.
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i. La situacion nos era muydesfavorable.
z Me temo que la situacion es muyirregular.
3. El informe no estaba completo.Estaba incompleto.
4. Bernardo es una persona bastantevoluble.
5. Mi novio es extraordinario. Es unsuperhombre.
6. La carne no esta hecha todavfa. Estapoco hecha.
7. Estamos viviendo en una situacionmuy irreal.
a Tu amigo nunca ha sido formal. Esbastante informal.
9. El tratamiento no es eficaz. Es masbien ineficaz.
10. No tiene ninguna ilusion. Estadesilusionado.
11. Esta veta de plata es muy impura.
12. Esta pieza no esta bien ajustada. Estamal ajustada.
13. Mi mujer es una personahipersensible.
14. Es un hombre introvertido yantisocial.
is. Este libro no es conocido. En realidad,es desconocido.
16. Tienen un acuerdo de nointerferencia.
17. Mi padre es irreligioso.
18. Fue algo no planeado.
19. Estoy muy insatisfecho con vosotros.
20. Haceresoesilogico.
21. Nadie es indispensable en estemundo.
22. La letra ha vencido ya.
23. No tiene modales. Es un maleducado.
24. No es una persona leal. Es desleal.
25. Las galletas que has hecho hoy sonincomestibles.
26. En este pais la mayoria de la genteesanticomunista.
27. En el accidente todos resultaronilesos.
28. Ese amigo tuyo es muy inmoral.
29. El contrabando de tabaco es, porsupuesto, ilegal.
30. Aquel joven era una personairresponsable.
31. Ese contable es una persona pocohonrada.
32. No pudimos evitarlo. Fue inevitable.
33. Siempre estaban juntos. Eraninseparables.
34. Hablamos de cosas sin importancia.
35. No lo entiendo. Es algoincomprensible.
36. Todo este territorio esta sin explorar.
37. No esta conectado con el mundo. Estadesconectado.
38. Es una persona muy poco sincera.
39. Mi libro no esta terminado. Esta sinterminar.
40. Tu hijo es un joven inexperto.
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1. The situation was veryunfavourable to us.
2. I'm afraid the situation is veryirregular.
3. The report was not complete. Itwas incomplete.
4. Bernard is a rather inconsistentperson.
5. My boyfriend is extraordinary.He is superhuman.
6. The meat is not done yet. It isunderdone.
7. We are living in a very unrealsituation.
a Your friend has never beenformal. He is rather informal.
9. The treatment is not effective. Itis rather ineffective.
10. He has no illusions left. He israther disillusioned.
11. The seam of silver is veryimpure.
12. This part is not well adjusted. Itis maladjusted.
13. My wife is a hypersensitiveperson.
14. He is an introverted andantisocial man.
15. This book is not well known. Infact it is unknown.
16. They have a non-interferenceagreement.
17. My father is irreligious.
18. It was something unplanned.
19. I'm very dissatisfied with you.
20. Doing that is illogical.
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21. Nobody is indispensable in thisworld.
22. The draft is already overdue.
23. He has no manners. He isimpolite.
24. He is not a loyal person. He isdisloyal.
25. The biscuits you made today areinedible.
26. In this country most people areanticommunist.
27. In the accident everyone wasunscathed.
28. That friend of yours is veryimmoral.
29. Smuggling tobacco is, of course,illegal.
30. That young man was anirresponsible person.
31. That accountant is a dishonestperson.
32. We couldn't do anything about it.It was inevitable.
33. They were a I ways together.They were inseparable.
34. We spoke about unimportantthings.
35. I don't understand it. It issomething incomprehensible.
36. All this territory is unexplored.
37. He is not connected with theworld. He is disconnected.
38. He is a very insincere person.
39. My book is not finished. It isunfinished.
40. Your son is an inexperiencedyoung man.
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adjectives: comparison
i. Todas eran bellas, pero Rita era quizala mas bella.
2 Mi novio es el hombre mas atractivoque conozco.
3. Este cuadro es el mas grisaceo de lasubasta,
4. Este chico tiene peor genio que supadre.
5. Este es el chico mas gracioso de laclase.
6. Este es el hombre mas delgado de laciudad.
7. Este chiste es el menos divertido detodos.
8. Este es menos caro que aquellos.
9. Esta casa esta mejor construida quelas otras.
10. Esta situacion es menos frecuentequeaquella.
11. Esta calle es mas estrecha que esas.
12. Este pupitre es el mas ordenado de laclase.
13. Esta gente es mas libre que aquella.
14. Esta persona es la menos gentil.
15. Este chico es mas espabilado que suhermana.
16. Todas son bellas, pero esta es lamenos bella.
17. Juan es mas apuesto que su amigo.
18. Este chico es mas timido que suhermana.
19. Mi amiga esta mas ocupada que yo.
20. Ha cometido muchas menosequivocaciones que otras veces.
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21. Fue el momento mas preocupanteque he pasado jamas.
22. Es mas divertido ir con alguien quesolo.
23. Nunca he conocido a un hombre masamable.
24. Es mas cierto decir esto que locontrario.
25. Esta pelicula es la menos aburrida detodas.
26. Este es el menor de los males.
27. La mayor parte del vino esimportado.
28. Esta es, con mucho, la peor carreteradel pais.
29. Es el truco mas viejo del mundo.
30. Creo que es mas seguro adelantarahora.
31. Estaba mas que contenta con sunuevo coche.
32. El es responsable en un menor grado.
33. Me gustan los dos abrigos. iCual esel mas largo?
34. La mayoria de los medicos no fuman.
35. El conducir es menos cansado que elandar.
36. En esta cantina se malgasta mascomida que la que se come.
37. <LQue pais es el que produce masvino?
38. Eres con mucho el mas descuidadode clase.
39. Este es el chico mas apuesto de laclase.
40. Esta es la silla menos comoda detodas.
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adjectives: comparison
1. They were all beautiful, but Ritawas perhaps the most beautifulof all.
2. My boyfriend is the mosthandsome man I know.
3. This picture has the most grey inthe auction.
4. This boy is worse-tempered thanhis father.
5. This is the funniest boy in theclass.
6. This is the thinnest man in town.
7. This joke is the least amusing ofall.
& This one is less expensive thanthose.
9. This house is built better thanthe others.
10. This situation is less commonthan that one.
11. This street is narrower thanthose.
12. This desk is the tidiest one in theclassroom.
13. These people are freer thanthose.
14. This person is the leastcharming.
15. This boy is more quick-wittedthan his sister.
16. They are all beautiful, but thisone is the least beautiful.
17. John is better-looking than hisfriend.
18. This boy is shyer than his sister.
19. My friend is busier than I am.
20. He has made far fewer mistakesthan other times.
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21. It was the most worryingmoment I have everexperienced.
22. It is more fun to go withsomebody than to go alone.
23. I have never met a kinder man.
24. It is truer to say this than thecontrary.
25. This film is the least boring ofall.
26. This is the lesser of the evils.
27. Most of the wine is imported.
28. This is by far the worst road inthe country.
29. It is the oldest trick on earth.
30. I think it is safer to overtakenow.
31. She was more than pleased withher new car.
32. He is responsible to a lesserextent.
33. I like both coats. Which one isthe longest?
34. Most doctors don't smoke.
35. Driving is less tiring thanwalking.
36. More food is wasted than eatenin this canteen.
37. Which country produces mostwine?
38. You are by far the most carelessone in the class.
39. This is the best-looking/mostgood-looking boy in the class.
40. This is the least comfortablechair of all.
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i. Cuanto mas caros son los viajes,menosgenteviaja.
z Este chico no es tan trabajador comosu hermano.
3. Este es el coche mas caro que jamashe conducido.
4. Fueeldfa masfelizdemi vida.
5. Mi hija es tan lista como la tuya.
6. Es el hombre mas engrefdo queconozco.
7. Mary es la mas lista desuescuela.
a Cuanto mas dinero se hace, masdinerosegasta.
9. Este libra es mas interesante que elquelefayer.
10. Esta es la chica mas guapa que hevisto jamas.
11. Los ordenadores se estan haciendomas y mas complicados.
12. Este jardin es tan grande como elnuestro.
13. Este es el libra mas interesante quehe leido jamas.
14. El Tajo es el no mas largo de Espana.
15. El dia de San Juan es el mas largodel ano.
16. Cuanto mas le das, mas come.
17. Los vuelos se estan abaratando cadavez mas.
18. Cuanto mas tiene uno que hacer,menos hace.
19. Ese chico esta creciendo mas y mas.
20. Yo no tengo tan pocos como tu.
21. Mi coche es igual que el tuyo.
22. No es tan bobo como parece.
23. Era mucho mas alto que suhermano.
24. Conozco a ese hombre mejor que tu.
25. Mira a esos dos chicos. dCual es elmas alto?
26. Cuanto mas avanzas mas dificultadesencuentras.
27. Las camas duras son mas saludablesque las blandas.
28. No compres las cerezas caras;compra las baratas.
29. dCual de estos tres es el mas fuerte?
30. El que mas me gusta es el verde.
31. Yo nado muchfsimo mejor que el.
32. Tu no escribes a maquina tan rapidocomo yo.
33. El sabe mucho mas de lo que yosabiaa suedad.
34. Tu eres como mi hermano. Los dossois muy parecidos.
35. dPor que no vas en bici a trabajarcomo nosotros?
36. Esta no es una persona tan honradacomoaquella.
37. Parecemos iguales, pera somos muydiferentes el uno del otro.
38. Esta enfadado porque mis notas sonlas mismas que las de el.
39. Las rasas son muy diferentes de losclaveles.
40. Haremos algo diferente de lo quehicimos el ano pasado.
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1. The more expensive thejourneys are, the less peopletravel.
2 This boy is not as/so hard aworker as his brother (is).
3. This is the most expensive car(that) I have ever driven.
4. It was the happiest day of mylife.
5. My daughter is just as clever asyours.
6. He is the most conceited man(that) I know.
7. Mary is the cleverest in herschool.
a The more money you make, themore money you spend.
9. This book is more interestingthan the one I read yesterday.
10. This is the prettiest girl I haveever seen.
11. Computers are becoming moreand more complicated.
12. This garden is just as big asours.
13. This is the most interesting book(that) I have ever read.
14. The Tagus is the longest river inSpain.
15. The summer solstice is thelongest day of the year.
16. The more you give him, the morehe eats.
17. Flights are getting cheaper andcheaper.
18. The more you have to do, theless you do.
19. That boy is getting taller andtaller.
20. I haven't got as/so few as you(have).
21. My car is the same as yours.22. He is not so/as silly as he looks.23. He was much taller than his
brother.24. I know that man better than you
(do).25. Look at those two boys. Which
one is taller?26. The farther you go the more
difficulties you encounter.
27. Hard beds are healthier than softones.
28. Don't buy the expensivecherries; buy the cheap ones.
29. Which of these three is thestrongest one?
30. I like the green one best.
31. I swim far better than he does.32. You can't type as fast as me/I
can.33. He knows much more than I did
at his age.34. You are like my brother. Both of
you are very similar/alike.35. Why don't you cycle to work as/
like we do?36. This is not such an honest person
as that one.
37. We look alike, but we are verydifferent from each other.
38. He is angry because my marksare the same as his.
39. Roses are very different from/tocarnations.
40. We'll do something differentfrom/than what we did lastyear.
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1. La situation era terriblementeconfusa.
2. Todos los heridos necesitabanatencion medica.
3. Me temo que estaba completamenteequivocado.
4. Todos le queremos. Es un tipoestupendo.
5. No se oia nada. El sitio estaba muytranquilo.
6. Ese jarron es una pieza unica. Es unaobra de arte.
7. Disfrute muchfsimo de la fiesta.
a Ese poeta es muy admirado en estepafs.
9. A los obreros se les pagasemanalmente.
10. El tiempo esta lo bastante calurosocomoparaira la playa.
11. Este libro esta muy bien. Ese esmenos bueno.
12. Este periodico es un periodico diario.
13. Este plato esta demasiado calientepara tocarlo.
14. Tu respuesta no esta del todo bien,me temo.
15. No tienes razon. Estascompletamente equivocado.
16. Todos los cadaveres estabanterriblemente mutilados.
17. La incursion en territorio enemigoestaba perfectamente planeada.
18. Es una persona extremadamenteservicial.
19. Estos obreros trabajanverdaderamente despacio.
20. Las noticias eran extremadamenteconfusas.
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21. Ellanosefiabadeel.Sesentfaprofundamente recelosa.
22. Este tren se esta moviendo muy• despacio.
23. Es una mujer interesantisima.
24. Este es mucho mas rapido que aquel.
25. La pobre mujer ha estado muy solaultimamente.
26. Pedro es una persona encantadora.
27. Era una persona altamenterespetable.
28. Reinaba un silencio sepulcral en lacatedral.
29. Tengo que reconocer que teniasmuchfsima razon.
30. Todos la echamos de menos. Es unapersona indispensable.
31. El agua de la piscina estabademasiado fria para nadar.
32. Todos estos ninos necesitan cuidadosmedicos.
33. Es una persona admiradfsima en supafs.
34. Es una persona muy respetada enesta ciudad.
35. Muchfsimas gracias. Se lo agradezcomuchfsimo.
36. Estaba muy malherido.
37. Esta revista es una revista semanal.
38. En esta empresa se pagamensualmente.
39. Las dos son caras, pero esta es unpoco menos cara.
40. Este restaurante es carfsimo.
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1. The situation was terriblyconfusing.
2. Ail the wounded/injured neededmedical attention.
3. I'm afraid I was quite wrong.
4. We all love/like him. He is ajolly good fellow.
5. Nothing was to be heard. Theplace was dead/very quiet.
6. That vase is a unique piece. It isa masterpiece.
7. I enjoyed the party very muchindeed.
a That poet is very much admiredin this country.
9. Workers are paid weekly.
10. The weather is warm enough togo to the beach.
11. This book is quite good. That oneis not so good.
12. This newspaper is a dailynewspaper.
13. This plate is too hot to touch.
14. I'm afraid your answer is notquite right.
15. You are not right. You're quitewrong.
16. All the corpses were horriblymutilated.
17. The raid into enemy territorywas perfectly planned.
18. She is an extremely helpfulperson.
19. These workers work extremelyslowly.
20. The news was extremelyconfusing.
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21. She didn't trust him. She feltdeeply suspicious.
22. This train is moving prettyslowly.
23. She is a very interesting woman.
24. This one is much faster than thatone.
25. The poor woman has been verymuch alone lately.
26. Peter is a jolly good fellow.
27. He was a very respectableperson.
28. It was extremely quiet in thecathedral.
29. I must concede that you werequite right.
30. We all miss her. She isindispensable.
31. The water in the swimming poolwas too cold to swim in.
32. All these children need medicalcare.
33. He is a person very muchadmired in his country.
34. He is a highly respected personin this city.
35. Thank you very much indeed.I'm very grateful.
36. He was badly wounded/injured.
37. This magazine is a weeklymagazine.
38. In this firm you get paidmonthly.
39. Both of them are expensive, butthis one is slightly cheaper.
40. This restaurant is veryexpensive indeed.
s t a n l e y
adverbs of manner
i. El examen de conducir fuesorprendentemente facil.
z La comida en este restaurants esextremadamente buena.
3. Me dijo que estaba terriblementeapenada.
4. Fuimos a un hotel razonablementebarato.
5. La pobre mujer estaba amargamentedesilusionada.
6. Los dos hombres estaban seriamenteheridos.
7. La joven esperaba nerviosamente enla parada del autobus.
a Nos encontramos con una joven muyhostil.
9. Ha llovido continuamente durante dosmeses.
10. Llevan afios felizmente casados.
11. Mr. Brick habla espanol con soltura.
12. Esta terriblemente apenada porperdersuperro.
13. Despues de todos estos afios enRoma, habla un italiano muy bueno.
14. Todos estaban vestidos con ropachillona.
is. Condujo con mucho cuidado por laestrecha carretera.
16. Susan hablo calladamente en laoscuridad de la habitacion.
17. Hablo frances perfectamente.
18. Nos observaron con curiosidad.
19. Apoyo la escalera de ma no contra lapared con mucho cuidado.
20. De repente, oyo una voz detrasdeel.
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21. Me temo que no habeis trabajadomucho.
22. El tren no iba muy rapido.
23. Dime rapidamente lo que quieres.
24. Yo estaba verdaderamenteenamoradodeella.
25. No fue un libro exitoso del todo.
26. Salieron de la ciudad en secreto.
27. Ese hombre habla increfblementerapido.
28. Fue un atardecer muy animado.
29. Losiento,oigomuymal.
30. Todos salieron de prisa.
31. Yo siempre conduzco con muchocuidado.
32. Pagamos todas nuestras facturasmensualmente.
33. No salimos porque estaba lloviendomucho.
34. Nos encontramos en una situacionextremadamente dificil.
35. Esta chica esta locamente enamoradade ese chico.
36. Esto es basicamente lo mismo.
37. Compramos la casa muy barata.
38. Siempre me saluda de una maneraamistosa.
39. Me miro de una manera maternal.
40. Huyeron de una manera cobarde.
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1. The driving test was surprisinglyeasy.
2. The food in this restaurant isextremely good.
3. She told me that she wasterribly sorry.
4. We went to an hotel that wasreasonably cheap.
5. The poor woman was bitterlydisappointed.
6. The two men were seriouslywounded/injured.
7. The young woman waitednervously at the bus stop.
a We met a very unfriendly youngwoman.
9. It has rained continuously fortwo months.
10. They have been happily marriedfor years.
11. Mr Brick speaks Spanishfluently.
12. She is terribly upset about losingher dog.
13. After all these years in Rome shespeaks very good Italian.
14. They were all dressed verycolour-fully.
15. He drove very carefully alongthe narrow road.
16. Susan spoke quietly in thedarkness of the room.
17. I speak French perfectly (well).
18. They watched us curiously.19. He leaned the ladder carefully
up against the wall.
20. Suddenly, he heard a voicebehind him.
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21. I'm afraid that you haven'tworked very hard.
22. The train wasn't going very fast.
23. Tell me quickly what you want.
24. I was truly in love with her.
25. It was not a wholly successfulbook.
26. They left the town secretly.
27. That man speaks incrediblyquickly.
28. It was a very lively evening.
29. I'm sorry, my hearing is poor.
30. They all left in a hurry.
31. I always drive very carefully.
32. We pay all our bills monthly.
33. We didn't go out because it wasraining heavily.
34. We found ourselves in anextremely difficult situation.
35. This girl is madly in love withthat boy.
36. This is basically the same thing.
37. We bought the house cheaply.
38. He always greets me in afriendly way.
39. She looked at me in a motherlyway.
40. They ran away in a cowardlyfashion.
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1. Casi nunca nos vemos hoy en dia.
2. Ese hombre apenas puede recordersu nombre.
3. Es mas bien un fastidio que nopodamos aparcar aquf.
4. Apenas quedaba nadie.
5. El trabajo estaba terminado deltodo.
6. Apenas habia buenas noticias en losperiodicos hoy.
7. Era una obra bastante buena, aunqueno iria a verla otra vez.
8. Mi hijo es muy listo aunque bastanteperezoso.
9. La caja era tan pesada que apenaspude levantarla.
10. Estaba segurfsimo de que vendrias.
11. Ella esta completamente segura dequeelvolvera.
12. Ella apenas habia una palabra deingles.
13. Apenas hablaron durante el viaje.
14. La sopa estaba apenas caliente.
15. Casi nunca voy a Londres.
16. Esta mujer es asombrosa.
17. Estaba el hombre bastante atonito.
18. Me gusta mucho el pescado crudo.
19. Este hombre es todo un experto encuadros antiguos.
20. La caja era bastante ligera.
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21. Los ancianos andan mas biendespacio.
22. Este chico es bastante inteligente.
23. Su hermana, sin embargo, esbastante estupida.
24. La Sra. Martin estaba bastantecomoda.
25. El hombre estaba mas bien atonito.
26. Mi tio es bastante buen orador, peromas bien perezoso.
27. Esta pelicula es bastante aburrida.
28. Este libra es bastante interesante.
29. Tenfas muchfsima razon.
30. La botella estaba completamentellena.
31. Apenas podia respirar a causa delhumo.
32. Esa chica me parece un poco tonta.
33. El cuerpo apenas estaba cubierto conunaviejamanta.
34. Esa chica es algo tonta.
35. El contesto con algo de nerviosismo.
36. Se mostro un tanto sorprendido deverme.
37. Me debes unas 100 libras en total.
38. No estoy del todo contento sobre ladecision.
39. En conjunto, las vacaciones fueronbastante decepcionantes.
40. En total, eramos unos veinte.
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adverbs of degree
1. We hardy ever see each othernowadays.
2. That man can barely rememberhis own name.
3. It's rather a nuisance that wecan't park here.
4. There was hardly anybody left.
5. The job was completely finished.
6. There was hardly any good newsin the papers today.
7. It was a rather good play, Iwouldn't go to see it againthough.
a My son is quite clever althoughhe is rather lazy.
9. The box was so heavy that Icould hardly lift it.
10. I was quite sure you'd come.
11. She is quite sure that he'll comeback.
12. She can hardly speak a word ofEnglish.
13. They hardly/barely spokeduring the journey.
14. The soup was barely warm.
15. I hardly ever/almost never goto London.
16. This woman is quite amazing.
17. The man was rather astonished.
18. I rather like raw fish.
19. This man is quite an expert in oldpaintings.
20. The box was rather light.
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21. Old folks walk rather slowly.
22. This boy is fairly intelligent.
23. His sister, however, is ratherstupid.
24. Mrs Martin was fairlycomfortable.
25. The man was rather astonished.
26. My uncle is a fairly goodspeaker, but rather lazy.
27. This film is rather boring.
28. This book is fairly interesting.
29. You were quite right.
30. The bottle was completely full.
31. He could hardly breathe becauseof the smoke.
32. That girl seems to me rathersilly.
33. The body was barely coveredwith an old blanket.
34. That girl is a bit silly.
35. He answered somewhatnervously.
36. He was somewhat surprised tosee me.
37. You owe me about £100altogether.
38. I'm not altogether happy aboutthe decision.
39. Altogether the holiday wasrather disappointing.
40. There were about twenty of usaltogether.
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1. Ademas de romperse el brazo, sehizo dano en la pierna.
z Aunque estaba lloviendo, fuimos aentrenar.
3. Aunque hacfa frio, fuimos a pasear.
4. Ire alii, siempre que vengas conmigo.
5. Ademas de cantar, toca el piano.
6. Iremos de picnic, siempre que nollueva.
21. Ademas de hacer las camas, quita elpolvo de los muebles.
22. Lloviendo como estaba, salieron apasear.
23. Cansado como estaba, siguiocaminando.
24. Ademas de ensenar latin, ensenagriego.
25. Te ayudare, siempre que me digas laverdad.
7. Ademas de hablar griego, lo escribecorrectamente.
27. Aunque lo habia preparado, su mentese quedo en bianco.
26. Como hay poca demanda, notenemos muchas existencias.
a Ire contigo, siempre que conduzcasdespacio.
9. Aunque hace anos que no nos vemos, 28. Ademas deseraburrido, esunpelma.
29. Hare lo que me pides, siempre queme des una explication.
todavia nos queremos.
10. Ademas de alimentarte, te dan unacama.
11. Podremos hacerlo, siempre quevengas a tiempo.
12. Es un buen tipo, aunque no me gustala compania que tiene.
13. Ademas de robar dinero, destrozaronlatienda.
14. Hablare con el, siempre que no meinterrumpas.
15. Aunque no la entendfa, me gustabasu voz.
16. Ademas dejugaralfutbol, van anadar.
17. No tendras problemas, siempre quepagues a tiempo.
18. Aunque salimos tarde, llegamos atiempo.
19. En esta carrera, ademas de correr,tienes que llevar un saco de arena.
20. Ire a verte, siempre que tengatiempo.
30. Como no puedes hacerlo tu solo, pideayuda.
31. El tabaco, ademas de ser caro, esmalo para tu salud.
32. Iremos siempre que haya sitio paranosotros.
33. Hizo mal tiempo, aunque disfrute.
34. Nevando como estaba, salieron en subusca.
35. La comida, ademas de ser mala, eracara.
36. Te aprobare, siempre que me traigasel trabajo de casa todos los dias.
37. Aunque no tenemos apoyo oficial,continuamos la lucha.
38. Extenuado como estaba, pudoterminarelmaraton.
39. Ademas deactuar, bailan.
40. Llevate el libra, siempre que no lopierdas.
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1. As well as breaking his arm, hehurt his leg.
2 Although/Even though it wasraining, we went to train.
3. Cold though it was, we went fora walk.
4. I'll go there, as long as you comewith me.
5. As well as singing, he/she playsthe piano.
6. We'll go for a picnic, as long as itdoesn't rain.
7. As well as speaking Greek, hewrites it correctly.
8. I'll go with you, as long as youdrive slowly.
9. Even though we haven't seeneach other for years, we stilllove each other.
10. As well as feeding you, they giveyou a bed.
11. We'll be able to do it, as long asyou come in time.
12. He is a good chap, although Idon't like the company he keeps.
13. As well as stealing money, theysmashed up the shop.
14. I'll have a word with him, aslong as you don't interrupt me.
15. Even though I didn't understandher, I liked her voice.
16. As well as playing football, theygo swimming.
17. You won't have any problems, aslong as you pay on time.
18. Even though we left rather late,we arrived on time.
19. In this race, as well as running,you have to carry a sack of sand.
20. I'll go to see you, as long as Ihave time.
21. As well as making the beds, shedusts the furniture.
22. Although it was raining, theywent out for a walk.
23. Tired as he was, he went onwalking.
24. As well as teaching Latin, heteaches Greek.
25. I'll help you, as long as you tellme the truth.
26. As there is little demand, wedon't keep a big stock.
27. Although he had prepared it, hismind went blank.
28. He is boring as well as being anuisance.
29. I'll do what you ask me, as longas you give me an explanation.
30. As you can't do it alone, ask forhelp.
31. Tobacco, as well as beingexpensive, is bad for yourhealth.
32. We'll go as long as there is roomfor us.
33. The weather was bad; I enjoyedmyself though.
34. Even though it was snowing,they went out to look for him.
35. The food, as well as being bad,was expensive.
36. I'll pass you, as long as youbring me your homework everyday.
37. Even though we lack officialsupport, we continue thestruggle.
38. Exhausted as he was, hemanaged to finish the marathon.
39. As well as acting, they dance.40. Take the book, as long as you
don't lose it.
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frases bilinguesnivel El
i. No estoy acostumbrado a que meinsulten.
z Me opongo a tener la musica a topeenlaoficina.
3. Estoy esperando con ilusion lasvacaciones.
4. No estoy acostumbrado a vivir en unachoza.
5. Me opongo a ser tratado como unesclavo.
6. Estamos acostumbrados a soportarlosrigoresdelclima.
7. Ademas de tener dificultades con elidioma, es lento.
a El problema es que no estoyacostumbrado a fumar en pipa.
9. Me opongo a que toquen musica atope en mi oido.
10. Mi amigo solia venir todos los dias.
11. Tu madre suele iral hipermercadotodos los sabados.
12. Estamos acostumbrados a hacer lascompras los viernes.
13. Espero con impaciencia tener noticiasde ustedes.
14. Ademas de hablar cuatro idiomas,entiende cinco mas.
is. En este pais no estamosacostumbrados a hacer colas.
16. No estoy acostumbrado a conducircon este trafico.
17. Se oponen a trabajar los domingos.
18. Espero las Navidades con ilusion.
19. Ademas de conducir por la izquierda,tienesqueirdeprisa.
20. El pobre hombre no estaacostumbrado a hablar en publico.
21. Tienes que acostumbrarte a hablarclaro.
22. Ademas de subir por la escalera, tuvoque acarrearel cemento.
23. Seoponeaqueseriandeel.
24. No estoy acostumbrado a levantarmetemprano.
25. No suelo levantarme temprano.
26. Solia levantarme temprano cuandoerajoven.
27. Estoy deseando conocer a tu hija.
28. Esta gente esta acostumbrada a estaaltitud.
29. Me opongo a vivir toda la vida enestas condiciones.
30. Cuando erajoven, solia ser como tu.
31. Estaba deseando ver su nueva casa.
32. No estamos acostumbrados atrabajar en estas condiciones.
33. Soliamos trabajar en unascondiciones terribles.
34. Solemos trabajar en este estudio.
35. Estan deseando prometerse.
36. Ademas de venir tarde, vino sucio.
37. Me opongo a ser tratado de esamanera.
38. Solemos hablar a menudode el.
39. Solfamos hablar a menudode el.
40. Estamos muy acostumbrados ahablar asi.
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1. I'm not used to being insulted.2. I object to having loud music in
the office.3. I'm looking forward to my
holiday.4. I'm not used to living in a hut.5. I object to being treated like a
slave.6. We are accustomed to putting up
with the harsh climate.7. In addition to having difficulties
with the language, he is slow.a The trouble is that I am not used
to smoking a pipe.9. I object to having loud music
played in my ear.10. My friend used to come every
day.11. Your mother usually goes to the
hypermarket every Saturday.12. We are used to doing the
shopping on Fridays.13. I look forward to hearing from
you.14. In addition to speaking four
languages he understands fivemore.
15. In this country we are not usedto queuing.
16. I am not used to driving in thistraffic.
17. They object to working onSundays.
18. I'm looking forward toChristmas.
19. In addition to driving on the left,you have to go fast.
20. The poor man is not used tospeaking in public.
21. You have to get used to speakingclearly.
22. In addition to climbing theladder, he had to carry thecement up.
23. He objects to being laughed at.
24. I am not used to getting upearly.
25. I don't usually get up early.
26. I used to get up early when Iwas young.
27. I'm looking forward to meetingyour daughter.
28. These people are accustomed tothis height.
29. I object to living all my life inthese conditions.
30. When I was young I used to belike you.
31. She was looking forward toseeing her new house.
32. We are not accustomed/ used toworking in these conditions.
33. We used to work in horribleconditions.
34. We usually work in this studio.
35. They are looking forward togetting engaged.
36. In addition to coming late, hearrived dirty.
37. I object to being treated likethat.
38. We speak about him very often.
39. We used to speak about himvery often.
40. We are quite used to speakinglike this.
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i Segun el contrato, esta obligado asuministrarel material.
z Es probable que venga esta noche.
3. Seguro que viene esta noche.
4. El banco se dirige al puerto.
5. Llegamos tarde a causa de la lluvia.
6. Llegamos tarde porque estaballoviendo.
7. YAdonde vais?"Nos dirigimos haciaLondres'.
a Seguro que me lo dice tarde otemprano.
9. Es posible que me lo diga estanoche.
10. El trafico hacia el este sufriraretrasos.
11. Estoy obligado a no estar de acuerdosobre ese punto.
12. <LAdonde os dirigfs?
13. Es muy posible que termine de leerel libra esta noche.
14. Ese gamberro seguro que termina enla cancel.
15. Es muy posible que ella venga connosotros.
16. Tenia que suceder. No podia durarpor siempre.
17. Nos dira la verdad tarde o temprano.
is. No estara aquf esta noche porque haperdidoeltren.
19. Mira esas nubes. Va a Hover encualquier momento.
20. Losabia.Tenfanquecasarseesosdos.
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21. Esta gente se dirige a la frontera.
22. No estara aquf a causa de unahuelga.
23. Me siento obligado a decirte que hassuspendido.
24. Es posible que nos de un toque detelefono esta noche.
25. Segun su fax, nuestro pedido esta apunto de llegar hoy.
26. Estos pasajeros se dirigen aWashington.
27. No pudimos despegar a causa de unaaverfa en el motor.
28. Estaba triste a causa de la muerte desu perro.
29. Me siento obligado a decirte quebebes demasiado.
30. Segun el contrato, tenemos quesuministrar los libros hoy.
31. Seguro que ganamos.
32. Es muy posible que juguemosmanana.
33. Coge el paraguas. Seguro que llueve.
34. No pudo llegar a tiempo a causa delas inundaciones.
35. Seguro que el tiempo mejoramanana.
36. El carguero se dirigfa a Liverpool.
37. Esa es la autopista. Coge la vfa queva hacia el norte.
38. Has trabajado mucho. Seguro quepasaselexamen.
39. No pude dormir a causa de ese cafeque me diste.
40. Es muy posible que no este deacuerdo contigo.
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1. According to the contract, he isbound to supply the material.
2. It is likely that he will cometonight.
3. He is bound to come tonight.
4. The ship is bound for port.
5. We arrived late because of therain.
6. We arrived late because it wasraining.
7. 'Where are you heading for?''We are bound for London/
a He is bound to tell me sooner orlater.
9. He is likely to tell me tonight.
10. The eastbound traffic will bedelayed.
11. I'm bound not to agree on thatpoint.
12. Where are you bound for?
13. I'm likely to finish reading thebook tonight.
14. That hooligan is bound to end upin prison.
15. It's quite likely that she willcome with us.
16. It was bound to happen. Itcouldn't last for ever.
17. He's bound to tell us the truthsooner or later.
18. He won't be here tonightbecause he has missed the train.
19. Look at those clouds. It's boundto rain any moment.
20. I knew it. They were bound toget married those two.
21. These people are bound for thefrontier.
22. He won't be here because of astrike.
23. I feel bound to tell you that youhave failed.
24. It's likely that he'll/He's likely togive us a ring tonight.
25. According to their fax our orderis bound to arrive today.
26. These passengers are bound forWashington.
27. We couldn't take off because ofa breakdown in the engine.
28. She was sad because of thedeath of her dog.
29. I feel bound to tell you that youdrink too much.
30. According to the contract, weare bound to supply the bookstoday.
31. We are bound to win.32. It's likely that we'll/We are
likely to play tomorrow.33. Take the umbrella. It's bound to
rain.34. He couldn't arrive in time
because of the floods.35. The weather is bound to get
better tomorrow.36. The cargo ship was bound for
Liverpool.37. That's the motorway. Take the
northbound lane.38. You have worked hard. You are
bound to pass your exam.39. I couldn't sleep because of that
coffee you gave me.40. It's likely that he'll/He's likely
to disagree with you.
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i. Los ninos estaran en la cama para lasocho.
z Para cuando termine este trabajo, yaseran las seis.
3. Tu hermano estara de vuelta para eljueves.
4. Para cuando ella se levanto, los ninosya habfan desayunado.
5. Para final de ano, llevare 30 anostrabajando en esta empresa.
6. El avion despego a las dos, asi queyadebe estar alii.
7. Para cuando llego al hipermercado,ya habian cerrado.
a Para cuando tu empezaste, yo yahabfa terminado.
9. Para cuando llegamos, los invitadossehabianidoya.
10. Para cuando llegamos al cine, lapelicula ya habia empezado.
11. Para cuando llegues, yo estaredurmiendo en mi cama.
12. Para el fin de curso, llevare ochoanos en este colegio.
13. Para las seis, estare terminando eltrabajo.
14. Para esta hora, mafiana estaremosvolandohacia Miami.
15. Para cuando termine este trabajo, yaseran las cuatro.
16. Ya habran llegado para ahora.17. Para cuando llegue la policfa, ya
habran desaparecido.18. Para cuando se dio cuenta, el ladron
estaba ya en el tejado.19. Yo habia hecho las camas para
cuando ella hubo quitado el polvo.20. Para cuando hube terminado de
hablar, el nino habia desaparecido.
21. Para las ocho, ya habremosterminado este trabajo.
22. Ya habian robado el banco paracuando llego la policfa.
23. Ya habremos terminado de desayunarpara cuando te levantes.
24. Para cuando vengas, el ya se habraido.
25. Para las cinco, llevaremos tres horascomiendo.
26. Tengo que estar en casa para lasdiez.
27. Ella ya deberfa estar aquf.28. Quiero el coche de vuelta para las
seis.29. Para las siete de la mafiana, yo ya
estoy trabajando.30. Mariana para esta hora, estaremos en
Torremolinos.31. Para las diez de la mafiana,
estaremos tumbados en la playa.32. Para cuando tu hayas hecho uno, yo
habre hecho dos.33. Este vuelo llega a Nueva York para
las nueve.34. Para esta hora, mafiana estaremos
volando hacia las Bahamas.35. Para cuando termines tu la sopa, yo
estare comiendo el postre.36. Para final de ano, llevare 20 anos en
el sindicato.37. Para la hora de comer, ya habre
terminado de pintar.38. Para cuando hubo terminado su
actuacion, no quedaba nadie.39. El avion ya debe de haber aterrizado.40. Para cuando termines de pensar, ya
sera demasiado tarde.
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1. The children will be in bed byeight o'clock.
2 By the time I finish this job itwill already be six o'clock.
3. Your brother will be back byThursday.
4. By the time she got up, thechildren had already hadbreakfast.
5. By the end of the year, I willhave been working in this firmfor 30 years.
6. The plane took off at two, so itmust be there by now.
7. By the time he got to thehypermarket, they had alreadyclosed.
a By the time you started, I hadalready finished.
9. By the time we arrived, theguests had/were already gone.
10. By the time we arrived at thecinema, the film had alreadystarted.
11. By the time you arrive, III besleeping in my bed.
12. By the end of this course, I'llhave been in this school for 8years.
13. By six o'clock, I'll be finishingthe job.
14. By this time tomorrow, we'll beflying to Miami.
15. By the time I finish this job, itwill be four o'clock.
16. They will have already arrivedby now.
17. By the time the police arrive,they'll have disappeared.
18. By the time he realized it, thethief was already on the roof.
19. I had made the beds by the timeshe had dusted.
20. By the time I had finishedspeaking, the child haddisappeared.
21. By eight we'll have alreadyfinished this job.
22. They had already robbed thebank by the time the policearrived.
23. We'll have already finishedbreakfast by the time you get up.
24. By the time you come, he willhave/be gone.
25. By five o'clock, we'll have beeneating for three hours.
26. I have to be at home by ten.27. She should be here by now.28. I want the car back by six.29. By seven o'clock in the morning,
I'm already working.30. By this time tomorrow, we'll be
in Torremolinos.31. By ten o'clock in the morning,
we'll be lying on the beach.32. By the time you've done one, I'll
have done two.33. This flight arrives in New York
by nine.34. By this time tomorrow, we'll be
flying to the Bahamas.35. By the time you finish the soup,
I'll be eating the dessert.36. By the end of the year, I'll have
been in the trade union for 20years.
37. By lunch time, I'll have finishedpainting.
38. By the time she had finished heracting, there was nobody left.
39. The plane must have landed bynow.
40. By the time you finish thinking, itwill already be too late.
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i. Voy a hacer que me limpien lahabitation.
z Tuvimos la casa renovada.
3. dPor que no te cortas el pelo?
4. La semana pasada me robaron elradiocasete.
5. iEres tonto! iTe lo han explicado tresveces!
6. Voy a hacer que entrenen a mi hijo.
7. Vamosapintarlacasa.
a Noshicimosunamesa.
9. Me nice construir una casa en elcampo.
10. Hago que me revisen el coche todoslos meses.
11. Hare que me revelen las fotos.
12. Marian hizo que le arreglaran loszapatos.
13. Hizo que le cortaran el seto.
14. Hice que les prepararan para elexamen.
15. Hare que preparen una comida.
16. Hare que te ensenen la casa.
17. Hizo que ensenaran latfn asus hijos.
18. Me robaron el coche anoche.
19. El verano pasado nos entraron loslad rones en casa.
20. Le tiraron huevos podridos al PrimerMinistro.
21. Nos estan pintando el salon.
22. Nos acaban de hacer una mesa decocina.
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23. Voy a poner suelas en los zapatos.
24. Me voy a arreglar el pelo.
25. Lilian se va a sacar una foto.
26. Tenemos que arreglar ese televisor.
27. Solemos decorar el salon todos losafios.
28. Me saque un diente ayer por lamanana.
29. Hice recoger a los nirios a las seis.
30. Voy a hacer que le ensenen ingles.
31. Tengo que hacer que me revisen elcoche pronto.
32. La casa se les destruyo en elterremoto.
33. Examinate la vista.
34. Arreglate la media.
35. Por fin arreglamos el tejado.
36. Me opongo a que se use mi casacomo un hotel.
37. Te lo han explicado muchas veces.
38. Anoche entraron en mi casa y nosrobaron.
39. Harequeosrecoganalascinco.
40. Voy a pintar el coche otra vez.
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1. I'm going to have my roomcleaned.
2 We had our house refurnished.
3. Why don't you have your haircut?
4. Last week I had my radiocassette stolen.
5. You're stupid! You had thatexplained three times!
6. I'm going to have my sontrained.
7. We are going to have our housepainted.
8. We had a table made.
9. I had a house built in thecountry.
10. I have my car serviced everymonth.
11. I'll have my photos developed.
12. Marian had her shoes mended.
13. He had the hedge cut.
14. I had them prepared for theexam.
15. I'll have a meal prepared.
16. I'll have the house shown to you.
17. He had his children taught Latin.
18. I had my car stolen last night.
19. Last summer we had our houseburgled.
20. The Prime Minister had rotteneggs thrown at him.
21. We are having our sitting roompainted.
22. We have just had a kitchen tablemade.
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23. I'm going to have my shoesresoled.
24. I'm going to have my hair done.
25. Lilian is going to have her phototaken.
26. We must have that TV setrepaired.
27. We usually have our sitting roomdecorated every year.
28. I had a tooth out yesterdaymorning.
29. I had the children collected atsix.
30. I am going to have him taughtEnglish.
31. I must get my car serviced soon.
32. They had their house destroyedin the earthquake.
33. Have your eyes checked/tested.
34. Have your stocking mended.
35. At last we had our roof repaired.
36. I object to having my housebeing used as a hotel.
37. You had that explained to youmany times.
38. Last night we had our houseburgled.
39. I'll have you collected at five.
40. I'm going to have my car re-painted.
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i. Puesto que no le quieres, <Lpor quesales con el?
z En vista de que sabes franees, masvale que hables tu con el.
3. Tengoqueestudiardenocheyaquetrabajo dedfa.
4. <LVas a venir con nosotros? Si es asf,traete un parde bocadillos.
5. Ya que estas aqui, repasemos lascifras.
6. En vista de que eres mas joven,puedesllevarlamaleta.
7. Como estas ocupado, le pedire a Tomquevengaconmigo.
8. Acamparemos aqui puesto que estademasiado oscuro para seguir.
9. Como el problema era demasiadodiffcil, lo deje en bianco.
10. <LVa a Mejico? Si es asf, dile que visitea mi primo.
11. Quiere un piso propio porque quiereserindependiente.
12. Puesto que no sabes cocinar, tendrasque coger un cocinero.
13. En vista de que tu eres mas fuerte,puedes levantar la caja.
14. Puesto que no te gusta, <Lpor que leinvitas?
15. Como no tenfa hambre, comimosmuytarde.
16. Ya que estas aquf, puedes echarmeuna mano.
17. El fusible salto porque enchufarontodos los calentadores.
18. La huelga no tuvo exito porque hubopoco apoyo.
19. Esa es una de las razones por las quevine aqui.
20. Noconozcolarazon.
21. La razon principal por la que perdiosu trabajo es que bebfa.
22. <iCual es la verdadera causa de sudepresion?
23. Puesto que crees que esoeslocorrecto, <Lpor que no vas tu?
24. Fuimos a verle puesto que era elunico que nos podia ayudar.
25. Si es asf, mas motive para hacerlo.26. Dame tus motives para ir.27. Tenemos motives para creer que esta
mintiendo.28. Por alguna razon u otra, bebe cafe en
un vasodecerveza.29. Es razonable que nadie quiera
trabajar sin recibir una paga.30. En vista de lo diffcil de la situacion,
pidamos auxilio.31. Puesto que no te gusta tu trabajo,
dejalo.32. Estaba excusado por razones de
edad.33. <iNo quieres conducir? Si es asi, yo
conducire.34. Como no pude hacerlo ayer, lo hare
hoy.35. En vista del exito obtenido, lo
repetiremos pronto.36. Puesto que lo quieres tanto, sera
tuyo.37. Como habia poca gente, la funcion se
cancelo.38. El motive por el que llegue tarde es
que perdi el autobus.39. Ya que habeis terminado, podeis iros
a casa.40. dNo quieres ir? Si es asf, ire yo por ti.
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1. Since you don't love him, why doyou go out with him?
2. Seeing that you know French,you had better speak with him.
3. I have to study at night as Iwork during the day.
4. Are you coming with us? If so,bring a couple of sandwiches.
5. Since you're here, let's go overthe figures.
6. Seeing that you're younger, youcan carry the case.
7. As you are busy, I'll ask Tom tocome with me.
a We'll camp here as/since it istoo dark to go on.
9. As/Since the problem was toodifficult, I left it blank.
10. Is he going to Mexico? If so, tellhim to visit my cousin.
11. He wants his own flat becausehe wants to be independent.
12. Since you can't cook, you'll haveto hire one.
13. Seeing that you are stronger,you can lift the box.
14. If you don't like him, why do youinvite him?
15. As I wasn't hungry/ we haddinner very late.
16. Seeing that you are here, youcan give me a hand.
17. The fuse blew because theyswitched on all the heaters.
18. The strike was not successfulbecause there was little support.
19. That is one of the reasons why Icame here.
20. I don't know the reason why.
21. The main reason why he lost hisjob is that he drank.
22. What is the main reason for hisdepression?
23. Since you think that that is thecorrect thing, why don't you go?
24. We went to see him since he wasthe only one that could help us.
25. If that is so, all the more reasonfor doing it.
26. Give me your reasons for going.27. We have reason to believe that
he is lying.28. For some reason or another he
drinks coffee from a beer glass.29. It stands to reason that nobody
wants to work without pay.30. Seeing that the situation is so
difficult, let's ask for help.31. Since you don't like your job,
leave it.32. He was excused because of his
age.33. Don't you want to drive? If not,
I'll do the driving.34. As I couldn't do it yesterday, I'll
do it today.35. Seeing that it was so successful,
we'll repeat it soon.36. Since you want it so badly, it'll
be yours.37. As there were few people, the
show was cancelled.38. The reason why I arrived late
was that I missed the bus.39. Since you have finished, you can
go home.40. Don't you want to go? If not, I'll
go in your place.
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i. Estar tumbado en la cama es tanaburrido como ver la television.
z Comer cereales es mucho mas sanoque comer carne.
3. El va mas despacio que su amigo.
4. Hablar ingles es mas facil queescribirlo.
5. Ellos no pagan tanto en impuestoscomo nosotros.
6. El responde tan rapidamente comosus hermanos.
7. Ella canta mas alto que la mayorfa delos cantantes.
a Barrer calles es mejor que no hacernada.
9. Hoy esta mas oscuro que aver.
10. El plancha, lo cual es mejor que verla television.
11. Lo hare yo mismo, lo cual es mejorquellamarauntecnico.
12. Hacer uno las cosas es mas seguroque dejar que las hagan los nihos.
13. Comprar un coche nuevo sera masbarato que arreglar el viejo.
14. No corrio tan rapido comoesperabamos.
15. Trabajan mucho mas de lo quenosotros hacfamos a su edad.
16. Linda es tan guapa como suhermana.
17. Cuanto mas ejercicio haces, mejor tesientes.
18. Hoy hace mas calor que ayer.
19. Marian escribe a maquina tan rapidocomo Linda.
20. Ella no corre tan rapido como suhermano.
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21. El gasta mas dinero del que gana.22. Ellos no jugaron tan bien como
nosotros.23. Esta manana el parecfa mas contento
que anoche.24. Mi marido gasta mas dinero que el
queyogano.
25. Ellos no pagan tanto como nosotros.26. Tu trabajas mucho mas que yo.
27. Conducir un coche es mucho masfacil que pilotar un avion.
28. Lo hare yo; sera mas barato quellamar a un fontanero.
29. El no juega tan bien como su amigo.30. El hacerlo uno mismo es menos diffcil
que el ensenar a otros.
31. Ella parecfa mas contenta hoy queayer.
32. Beber agua es mas sano que bebercerveza.
33. Dormir de noche es mejor que dormirduranteeldfa.
34. Cuanto mas rapido corras, antesllegaras.
35. Ellos no lo hacen tan bien comoesperabamos.
36. Pedrito es mucho mas listo que suhermana.
37. Ella gasta mucho mas dinero que el.38. No escribimos a maquina tan rapido
como ellos.39. Paso menos tiempo estudiando que
ella.
40. Ver la television es mas divertidoque ofr la radio.
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1. Lying in bed is just as boring aswatching television.
2. Eating cereals is much healthierthan eating meat.
3. He goes more slowly than hisfriend (does).
4. Speaking English is easier thanwriting it.
5. They don't pay as much in taxesas we do.
6. He answers just as quickly ashis brothers (do).
7. She sings louder than mostsingers.
8. Sweeping the streets is betterthan doing nothing.
9. Today it's darker than it wasyesterday.
10. He does the ironing, which isbetter than watching TV.
11. Ill do it myself, which is betterthan calling a technician.
12. Doing things oneself is saferthan letting the children do them.
13. It will be cheaper to buy a newcar.
14. He didn't run as fast as weexpected.
15. They work much harder than wedid at their age.
16. Linda is as pretty as her sister(is).
17. The more exercise you take, thebetter you feel.
18. It's warmer today than it wasyesterday.
19. Marian types as quickly as Linda(does).
20. She doesn't run as fast as herbrother (does).
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21. He spends more money than heearns.
22. They didn't play as well as wedid.
23. This morning he looked happierthan last night.
24. My husband spends more moneythan I earn.
25. They don't pay as much as wedo.
26. You work much more than I do.27. To drive a car is much easier
than to pilot a plane.28. I'll do it myself; it'll be cheaper
than calling a plumber.29. He doesn't play as well as his
friend (does).30. Doing it oneself is less difficult
than teaching others.31. She looked happier today than
yesterday.32. Drinking water is healthier than
drinking beer.33. Sleeping at night is better than
sleeping during the day.34. The faster you run, the sooner
you'll arrive.35. They don't do it as well as we
expected.36. Little Peter is much more clever
/cleverer than his sister.37. She spends much more money
than he does.38. We don't type as fast as they do.39. I spend less time studying than
she does.40. Watching television is more
amusing than listening to theradio.
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i. Hagas lo que hagas, nodigasqueyoestoy aqui.
z Incluso aunque lo supiera, no podrfahacer nada.
3. Cuando quiera que la ves, siempreparece estar ocupada.
4. Cualquier cosa que hagas, siempreparece estar mal.
5. Aunque se suponfa que era unsecreto, todo el mundo lo sabfa.
6. Por mucho que me guste ayudar,estoy imposibilitado de hacer nada.
7. No importa donde estes: siempreseras el mismo.
a Sea cual sea tu opinion, voy adelantecon los planes.
9. Por muy cuidadosamente que unoconduzca, es diffcil evitar accidentes.
10. Aunque sientas compasion por el, nole des dinero.
11. Por muy asustado que estes,mantenteencalma.
12. Hagas lo que hagas, no toques eseenchufe.
13. Por muy duro que trabajase, miprofesor nunca estaba satisfecho.
14. Cualquiera de los equipos que saquemas puntos gana el partido.
is. Mi tejado gotea, cuando quiera quellueve.
16. La encontrare dondequiera que este.17. Quienquiera que saque mas puntos,
gana la competicion.18. Suceda lo que suceda, no te olvides
de escribir.19. Incluso aunque lo averiguara, no
hara nada.20. Por muy lejos que este, llegaremos a
tiempo.
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21. Mientras que desapruebe tusmetodos, creo que tienes razon.
22. Aunque le condenaron por robo, solole dieron dos anos.
23. Hagas lo que hagas, no toques esecable.
24. Por muy pobre que seas, siemprehay alguien mas pobre que tu.
25. Por mucho que lo intentaron, nopudieron mover la roca.
26. Aunque el hombre era rico, no tenianingun atractivo para ella.
27. Por muy raro que parezca, lo queestoy diciendo es verdad.
28. Aunque era muy bella, era una mujermuy voluble.
29. Por mucho que lo intentaramos, nopudimos sacarle una palabra.
30. Puede que sea mi amigo, perotodavia no me fio de el.
31. Por muy asustado que estes, nunca lodemuestres.
32. Pienses lo que pienses, no cambiaremi decision.
33. Aunque sientas pena por ella, no selo merece.
34. Por muy lista que sea, no es tan listacomosuhermana.
35. Por muy rica que sea la gente,siempre quiere mas.
36. Por mucho que me guste ayudarte,no puedo hacer nada porti.
37. Hagas lo que hagas, no le digas anadie que me has visto.
38. Iremos a la feria del libro, aunque novendamos ninguno.
39. Aunque no sea asunto mfo, megustarfa ayudarla.
40. Por mucho que me amenaces, noconseguirasnada.
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1. Whatever you do, don't say lamhere.
2. Even if he knew there's nothinghe can do about it.
3. Whenever you see her, shealways seems to be busy.
4. Whatever you do, it alwaysseems to be wrong.
5. Although it was supposed to be asecret, everybody knew about it.
6. Much as I'd like to help, I'mpowerless to do anything.
7. No matter where you are, youwill always be the same.
a Whatever your opinion is, I'mgoing ahead with the plans.
9. However carefully one drives,it's difficult to avoid accidents.
10. Even though you may feel sorryfor him, don't give him money.
11. However frightened you may be,keep calm.
12. No matter what you do, don'ttouch that plug.
13. However hard I worked, myteacher was never satisfied.
14. The team that gains most pointswins the set.
15. My roof leaks whenever it rains.16. I'll find her wherever she is.17. Whoever gains more points,
wins the competition.18. Whatever happens, don't forget
to write.19. Even if he found out, he won't do
anything.20. However far it is, we'll get there
in time.
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21. While I disapprove of yourways/ methods, I think you areright.
22. Even though he was condemnedfor robbery, he only got twoyears.
23. Whatever you do, don't touchthat cable.
24. However poor you are, there isalways someone poorer than you.
25. Try as they might they couldn'tmove the rock.
26. Rich though the man was, shedid not find him attractive.
27. Unlikely as it may seem, whatI'm saying is true.
28. Beautiful though she was, shewas a very unreliable woman.
29. Try as we might, we couldn't geta word out of him.
30. He may be my friend, but I stilldon't trust him.
31. However frightened you may be,never show it.
32. Whatever you may think, I won'tchange my decision.
33. Even though you may feel sorryfor her, she doesn't deserve it.
34. However clever she may be, sheis not as clever as her sister.
35. However rich people are, theyalways want more.
36. Much as I'd like to help you, Ican't do anything for you.
37. Whatever you do, don't tellanybody you saw me.
38. We'll go to the book fair, eventhough we probably won't sellany.
39. Even if it isn't any of mybusiness, I'd like to help her.
40. However much you threaten me,you won't get anything.
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1. No me importa lo que haga siempreque me mande el dinero.
z Se lo preguntare a el, a no ser queprefieras que se lo pregunte a ella.
3. Aceptando que lo que me dices esverdad, no tiene nada que verconmigo.
4. Lo encuentro dificil de creer, aunquedigas que es verdad.
5. Puedes tomar mi coche prestado,siempre que compres gasolina.
6. Debemosirtemprano, sino, notendremos asiento.
7. Estare de vuelta en el trabajomafiana, me sienta bien o no.
a Ire contigo, si no, no te dejaranentrar.
9. Suponte que no hay entradas, dquehacemos?
10. No me casarfa con ella, aunque fueraMiss Universe.
11. No me importa de que hableis,mientras hableis en ingles.
12. A no ser que saigas inmediatamente,no llegaras a tiempo.
13. Suponiendo que sea verdad, dquepodemos hacer?
14. Nos prestaran su casa de camposiempre que la cuidemos.
15. Supongamos que perdemos el avion,dque hacemos?
16. Puedes coger mi coche siempre queme lo devuelvas para manana.
17. Debemos salir enseguida, estemospreparados o no.
18. A no ser que me digas la verdad, tecastigare.
19. Con paciencia, le ensenaran algo.20. Si te dan una oportunidad, tendras
exito.
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21. Podeis coger el dfa libre siempre quetermineis el trabajo.
22. Debes terminar el trabajo, si no, note pagaran.
23. Mi abuelo trae la lena, si no, notendriamos calor.
24. Traere vino y cerveza por sinecesitamos.
25. Traere vino por si necesitas algo.26. Si no fuera por sus amigos, tendria
problemas.27. Sin tu ayuda, no hubiera llegado a la
cima.28. Te prestare el libra siempre que me
lo devuelvas el mes que viene.29. Teneis que entregar los examenes,
hayais terminado o no.30. Si no hubiera sido por tu ayuda, no
habria tenido exito.31. Ire a la tienda temprano, si no, no
encontrare pescado fresco.32. Supongamos que venga, ique puede
hacer?33. Ire yo, a no ser que prefieras que
vaya mi hermano.34. No me importa donde estes, mientras
vengas temprano.35. Tienes que venir conmigo, quieras o
no quieras.36. Podeis hacer lo que querais siempre
que entregueis los trabajos.37. Supongamos que no tenemos sitio,
ique hacemos?38. Si no hubiera sido por esa
oportunidad, no estarfa aqui.39. Nos dejaran su casa a condicion de
que les dejemos la nuestra.40. Debemos entregarlo, aunque no
hayamos terminado.
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1. I don't mind what he does aslong as he sends me the money.
2. I'II ask him, unless you preferme to ask her.
3. Assuming that what you say istrue, it has nothing to do withme.
4. I find it difficult to believe, evenif you say it's true.
5. You can borrow my car,provided you buy some petrol.
6. We must go early, otherwise/orelse we won't get a seat.
7. I'll be back to work tomorrow,whether I feel well or not.
a I'll go with you, otherwise theywon't let you in.
9. Suppose there are no tickets,what shall we do?
10. I wouldn't marry her, even if shewere Miss Universe.
11. I don't mind what you talk about,as long as you speak in English.
12. Unless you leave at once, youwon't get there in time.
13. Assuming it's true, what can wedo?
14. They'll lend us their countryhouse, provided we look after it.
15. Assuming we miss the plane,what shall we do?
16. You can take my car provided Ihave it back by tomorrow.
17. We must leave at once, whetherwe are ready or not.
18. Unless you tell me the truth, I'llpunish you.
19. With patience they'll teach himsomething.
20. Given an opportunity you'llsucceed.
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21. You can take the day offprovided you finish the job.
22. You must finish your job,otherwise you won't get paid.
23. My grandfather brings in thefirewood, otherwise, we wouldhave no heating.
24. I'll bring wine and beer in casewe need them.
25. I'll bring wine if you need some.26. But for his friends he would have
problems.27. Without your help I wouldn't
have reached the top.28. I'll lend you the book providing I
have it back next month.29. You must hand in the exams
whether you've finished or not.30. But for your help I wouldn't have
been successful.31. I'll go to the shop early,
otherwise I won't find fresh fish.32. Assuming he comes, what can
he do?33. I'll go, unless you prefer my
brother to go.34. I don't mind where you are as
long as you come early.35. You must come with me whether
you want it or not.36. You can do whatever you want
provided you hand in your work.37. Assuming there's no room for us,
what shall we do?38. But for that opportunity I
wouldn't be here.39. They'll lend us their house on
condition that we lend themours.
40. We must hand it in even if wehaven't finished.
35 s t a n I e y
clauses of purpose
i. Puso una mano en el telefono paraque no reconocieran su voz.
z Salimos rapido por miedo a quecambiara de parecer.
3. Unos mueren para que otros puedanvivir.
4. Grabaron sus nombres para quesupieramos quienes eran.
5. La escritura es diferente para que losciegos puedan leerlo.
6. Deje una nota en la entrada para quela viera al entrar.
7. No lo hice por miedo a que mepegase.
8. Se callaron para que no sedespertase.
9. No vinieron para no molestarle.10. Marian temia que yo perdiese el
avion.
11. Me llevo el paraguas por si lonecesito.
12. Llegaron temprano para no perdersenada.
13. Cerre la puerta y la ventana para quetuvieramos tranquilidad.
14. Abrf la ventana para tener airefresco.
15. Han llegado temprano para tener unbuen asiento.
16. Llevare un arma conmigo por si lanecesito.
17. Vinimos temprano para no perdernosnada.
18. El nos pidio que llamaramos primeroporsiestabafuera.
19. Habia telefonos para que losconductores pudieran pedirayuda.
20. Voy a encender el fuego para que lacasa este caliente.
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21. Temfa que fuera a caer.
22. Nolohicepormiedoaquealguienpusiera inconvenientes.
23. Guardamos silencio para que el bebenosedespertara.
24. Entro de puntillas para nodespertarla.
25. Trabajo toda la noche en el motorpara que pudieramos salir temprano.
26. Hablamos en susurros por miedo adespertaralbebe.
27. Mantuve la respiracion por miedo aquemeoyera.
28. Hizo mucha comida por si los chicosvolvian con hambre.
29. Comieron temprano a fin de salir loantes posible.
30. Tienes que leerlo despacio a fin deentenderlo.
31. Mi padre se sacrifice a fin de quepudieramos estudiar.
32. Compramosalgodevinoporsivenian a cenar.
33. Lo ato a un arbol para que no pudieraescaparse.
34. Se fue sin desayunar para nomolestarnos.
35. No durmieron por miedo a quevol viera n a atacarles.
36. Viajo toda la noche a fin de estar allfporlamanana.
37. Nos quedamos en casa para nogastarmasdinero.
38. Compra velas por si se va la luz.
39. No dije nada para no meter la pata.
40. Le puse un corcho para que no sehundiera.
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clauses of purpose2000
bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. He put his hand on the phone sothat they wouldn't recognize hisvoice.
2. We left in a hurry for fear heshould change his mind.
3. Some die so that others maylive.
4. They carved their names so thatwe knew who they were
5. The writing is different so thatblind people can read it.
6. I left a note in the hall so that hesaw it as he came in.
7. I didn't do it so that he wouldn'tbeat me.
a They kept quiet in case he woke.9. They didn't come so as not to
disturb him.10. Marian was anxious in case I
should miss the flight.11. I'm taking the umbrella in case I
need it.12. They arrived early so as not to
miss anything.13. I closed the door and window so
that we should have quiet.14. I opened the window in order to
get fresh air.15. They've arrived early so as to
get a good seat.16. I'll take a weapon with me in
case I need it.17. We came early in order not to
miss anything.18. He asked us to ring first in case
he was out.19. There were telephones so that
drivers could summon help.20. I'm going to light the fire so that
the house is warm.
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21. He feared he might fall.22. I didn't do it in case someone
objected.23. We kept silence lest the baby
should wake up.24. He entered on tiptoe so as not to
wake her up.25. He worked all night on the
engine so that we might leaveearly.
26. We talked in whispers for fear ofwaking the baby.
27. I held my breath for fear heshould hear me.
28. She cooked a big meal in casethe boys came back hungry.
29. They had lunch early in order toleave as soon as possible.
30. You have to read it slowly inorder to understand it.
31. My father sacrificed a great dealin order that we might study.
32. We bought some wine in casethey should come to dinner.
33. He tied it up to a tree so that itcouldn't run away.
34. He left without breakfast so asnot to bother us.
35. They didn't sleep for fear theyshould attack them again.
36. He travelled all night in order tobe there in the morning.
37. We stayed at home so as not tospend any more money.
38. Buy candles in case there is apower cut.
39. I didn't say anything so as not toput my foot in it.
40. I put a cork on it so that itwouldn't sink.
s t a n l e y
clauses of result
1. Habla tan rapido que es diffcilentenderle.
z iNinos,vayadesorden!
3. Tenfa tantos admiradores que nosabfa cual elegir.
4. Nos quedaba tan poca agua que nopodfamos lavarnos.
5. Le quedaba tan poco tiempo que eraimposible que lo terminara.
6. Eran tan pocos que no pudieron pararel ataque enemigo.
7. i Hay tantas preguntas por responder!
a Tuvieron tanta lluvia que huboinundaciones.
9. Era un perro tan fiero que nadie seatrevia a acercarse.
10. El perro era tan fiero que nadie seacercaba.
n. Yo no sabfa que el problema era tandiffcil.
12. Eran tan pocos que es diffcil ver comopudieron ganar.
13. Es un chico tan pelma que su propiamad re no le soporta.
14. Fuetaltonteriaquetodoelmundose rio.
is. Llovio tanto que tuvimos queabandonarelpartido.
16. La Sra. Robinson es tan agradableque todo el mundo la adora.
17. Nos sirvio un cafe tan bueno que nosquedamos toda la tarde.
18. Hablo durante tanto tiempo que todosnos dormimos.
19. A ella le dan tanto dinero que puedepermitirse todo lo que quiera.
20. Era tan alto que tenia una nubeen un ojo.
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21. Hay tantas cosas que hacer en estacasa que no se como empezar.
22. iEstanraroverteatiporaqui!
23. Tengo tan poco dinero que mas valequemequedeencasa.
24. Nunca en la historia de la humanidad,tan pocos consiguieron tanto.
25. Thumbelina era tan pequena quevivfa en una cascara de nuez.
26. Como mi perro adora las pizzas,nunca ladra al repartidor de pizzas.
27. Es un chico tan apuesto que todas laschicas se enamoran de el.
28. Tenia tanto frfo que no podia dormir.
29. Estaba lloviendo tanto que me quedeen la cama.
30. Esta chica es tan guapa que todos loschicos estan locos por ella.
31. Haces un cafe tan horrible que nadiepuede beberlo.
32. Tan terribles fueron las noticias quesederrumbo.
33. Tan engreida era la joven que nadiesalia con ella.
34. Habfa tanto por ver que nosquedamos un par de dias mas.
35. Habfa tanta gente que no pudimosentrar.
36. Tienen unos jugadores tan buenosque son imbatibles.
37. Sus manos son tan rapidas que el ojoho puede seguirlas.
38. Su genio es tal que nadie se le acerca.
39. Habfa llovido mucho, asf que habfacharcos por todos los sitios.
40. Como habfa helado, habfa hielo portodos los sitios.
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1. He speaks so fast that it isdifficult to understand him.
2. Children, you've made such amess!
3. She had so many admirers thatshe didn't know which one tochoose.
4. We had so little water left thatwe couldn't have a wash.
5. He had so little time left that itwas impossible for him to finishit.
6. They were so few that theycouldn't stop the enemy attack.
7. There are so many questions toanswer!
a They had so much rain that therewere floods.
9. It was such a fierce dog thatnobody dared to approach it.
10. The dog was so fierce thatnobody approach it.
11. I didn't know that the problemwas so difficult.
12. They were so few that it'sdifficult to see how they couldwin.
13. That boy is such a nuisance thathis own mother can't stand him.
14. It was such a nonsense thateverybody laughed.
is. We had such a lot of rain that wehad to give up the match.
16. Mrs Robinson is so kind thateverybody loves her.
17. He served us such good coffeethat we stayed all the evening.
18. He spoke for such a long timethat we all fell asleep.
19. She gets so much money thatshe can afford all she wants.
20. He was so tall that he had acloud in an eye.
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21. There are so many things to doin this house that I don't knowhow to start.
22. It's so strange to see you here!23. I have so little money that I'd
better stay at home.24. Never in the history of humanity,
so few achieved so much.25. Thumbelina was so little that she
lived in a nutshell.26. As my dog loves pizza, he never
barks at the pizza delivery man.27. He is such a handsome boy that
all the girls fall in love with him.28. I was so cold that I couldn't
sleep.29. It was raining so much that I
stayed in bed.30. This girl is so pretty that all the
boys are mad about her.31. You make such horrible coffee
that nobody can drink it.32. So terrible was the news that
he/she broke down.33. So conceited was the girl that
nobody went out with her.34. There was so much to see that
we stayed a couple of daysmore.
35. There were so many people thatwe couldn't get in.
36. They have such good playersthat they are unbeatable.
37. His hands are so fast that theeye can't follow them.
38. Her temper is such that nobodygets near.
39. It had rained hard, so therewere puddles everywhere.
40. As it had frozen, there was iceeverywhere.
S t a n l e y
clauses of time
i. La chica nueva quiere saber cuandocogera sus vacaciones.
z Despues de que se divorcio, cambiosu vida.
3. Puedes guardar el libra tanto tiempocomo quieras.
4. Apenas habiamos salido, cuandoempezo a Hover.
5. Apenas se habia dprmido, cuando lodesperto un griterfo.
6. Cuanto antes salgamos, antesllegaremos.
7. Apenas recibe el dinero, cuando ya logasta.
a Contesto al telefono casiinmediatemente.
9. Te llamare en cuanto termine.
10. Apenas habia terminado su cafe,cuando volvio a trabajar.
11. Apenas habia entrado en la casa,cuando sono el telefono.
12. Una vez que coges el vicio de fumar,es dificil dejarlo.
13. Apenas hubo bebido el cafe, empezoa sentirse somnoliento.
14. Siempre se estaban peleando duranteel tiempo que vivieron juntos.
15. Estuve estudiando hasta muy tardepor la noche.
16. Termina una cosa antes de empezarotra.
17. Cuando vuelva a casa, te traere unregalo.
is. Apenas podia respirar cuando entroen la habitation.
19. Apenas terminan en un extreme,tienen que empezar en el otro.
20. Ella hacfa las camas mientras elpreparaba los desayunos.
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21. No dire ni una palabra siempre que tuhagas lo mismo.
22. Nunca nos encontramos durante eltiempo que vivi en esta ciudad.
23. En cuanto llegue el Sr. Smith, dimelo.
24. Una vez que has visto una, las hasvisto todas.
25. Cuando salia el tren, se acordo deque habia dejado el gas encendido.
26. Ahora que sabemos la verdad,podemos actuar en consecuencia.
27. Para cuando vengan, ya habremosterminado de cenar.
28. En cuanto lleguemos alii,encenderemos el fuego.
29. Nos contara acerca del partidocuando llegue aqui.
30. Una vez hayamos pintado el salon,pintaremos la cocina.
31. Apenas habia colgado el telefono,cuando llamaron a la puerta.
32. Cuando quiera que oye un ruido, sesobresalta.
33. Mientras uno hace una cosa, el otrohace otra.
34. Estare aqui tanto tiempo como hagafalta.
35. Te telefoneare en cuanto termine.
36. Ella quiere saber cuando le pagan.
37. Puedes estar con nosotros tantotiempo como quieras.
38. Cuando hayas terminado de leerlo,devuelvemelo.
39. Su vida cambio completamentedespues de casarse.
40. Apenas habiamos salido de casa,cuando empezo a Hover.
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clauses of time2000
bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. The new girl wants to knowwhen she'll betaking herholidays.
2. After she got divorced her lifechanged.
3. You can keep the book as longas you like.
4. We had hardly left when itbegan to rain.
5. He had hardly got to sleep whensome shouting woke him up.
6. The sooner we leave the soonerwe'll get there.
7. No sooner she gets the moneythan she spends it.
a She/He answered the phonealmost immediately.
9. I'll give you a call as soon as Ifinish.
10. He had hardly finished his coffeewhen he got back to work.
11. He had hardly entered the housewhen the phone rang.
12. Once you get into the habit ofsmoking it's difficult to give up.
13. No sooner had he drunk hiscoffee than he began to feeldrowsy.
14. They were always fightingduring the time they livedtogether.
15. I was studying until very late atnight.
16. Finish one thing before you startanother one.
17. When I come back home I'llbring you a present.
18. He could hardly breathe when heentered the room.
19. No sooner they finish at one endthan they have to start at theother.
20. She made the beds while heprepared the breakfast.
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21. I won't say a word as long asyou do the same.
22. We never met during the time Ilived in this town.
23. Let me know as soon as MrSmith arrives.
24. Once you have seen one, youhave seen them all.
25. When the train was leaving heremembered he had left thegas on.
26. Now that we know the truth wecan act accordingly.
27. By the time they come we'llhave already finished dinner.
28. We'll light the fire as soon as weget there.
29. He'll tell us about the matchwhen he gets here.
30. Once we have painted the sittingroom we'll paint the kitchen.
31. He had hardly hung up whenthere was a knock at the door.
32. Whenever he hears a noise hegets a fright.
33. While one does one thing, theother one does something else.
34. I'll be here as long as it'snecessary.
35. I'll give you a call as soon as Ifinish.
36. She wants to know when shegets paid.
37. You can stay with us as long asyou like.
38. When you have finished readingit give it back to me.
39. His life changed completely afterhe got married.
40. We had hardly left the housewhen it started to rain.
s t a n l e y
conditionals type 1
i. Si vienes temprano, iremos al cine.
z Si el no viene temprano, no iremos alteatro.
3. Cogeras catarro si te mojas.
4. Si tengo hambre, me comere unbocadillo.
5. Ire al cine si tengo dinero.
6. Si pagas al contado, tendras undescuento.
7. Rellenare el impreso si me loentregas.
8. Te prestare el libro si quieres leerlo.
9. Coge el atajo, o nunca llegaras atiempo.
10. Dame los materiales, y hare eltrabajo.
11. Llegaremos temprano si salimostemprano.
12. Para de gritar o te llevaras unaazotaina.
13. Harafriosiabrimosla ventana.
14. Si ganamos la loterfa, compraremosuna casa.
is. Sigue haciendo eso, y te pondran unamute.
16. Diles lo que tienen que hacer, y loharan.
17. Si desea que le visitemos, eche albuzon este impreso.
18. Si esta interesado en tomar parte enla feria, rellene este impreso.
19. Se lo dire si le veo.
20. Si paras de hablar, te lo dire.
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21. Si llama, dile que le telefoneare mastarde.
22. Si escribes a Lorna, dale muchosrecuerdos.
23. Estare alii para las 8 si el tren sale atiempo.
24. Si vas a Madrid, vete a ver el Museodel Prado.
25. Ganaras mas dinero si aprendesidiomas.
26. Si quiere que le visite nuestro agente,pongase en contacto con el.
27. Si compras ahora, puedes pagar mastarde.
28. Si ves a Linda, dile que vengaenseguida.
29. Si lees ese libro, averiguaras muchascosas.
30. Solicita una entrevista si quiereshablar con el.
31. Si abres la ventana, nos helaremosde frfo.
32. Si vienes con nosotros, te divertiras.
33. Si llega el material, podremosmandarelpedidohoy.
34. Si hace buen tiempo, iremos apasear.
35. Si tienes sed, bebe agua.
36. Te explicare la situation si me dejashablar.
37. Si ves a Tom por casualidad, dile quequiero hablarle.
38. Si hablas mas despacio, teentenderemos mejor.
39. Si tienes frio, cierra la ventana.
40. No aparques ahf, o te pondran unamulta.
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conditionals type2000
bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. If you come early, we'll go to thecinema.
2. If he doesn't come early, wewon't go to the theatre.
3. You'll catch a cold if you get wet.4. If I am hungry, I'll eat a
sandwich.5. I'll go to the cinema if I have
enough money.6. If you pay cash, you'll get a
reduction.7. I'll fill in the form if you hand it
to me.a I'll lend you the book if you want
to read it.9. Take the shortcut, or you'll
never get there in time.10. Give me the materials, and I'll
do the job.11. We'll arrive early if we leave
early.12. Stop shouting or you'll get a
smack.13. It will be cold if we open the
window.14. If we win the lottery, we'll buy a
house.15. Keep doing that and you'll get a
fine.16. Tell them what they have to do
and they'll do it.17. Should you wish us to visit you,
drop this slip in the letter box.18. Should you be interested in
taking part in the fair, fill in thisform.
19. I'll tell him if I see him.20. If you stop talking, I'll tell you.
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21. If he calls/Should he call, tellhim I'll ring him back.
22. If/Should you write to Lorna,give her my regards/love.
23. I'll be there by 8 if the trainleaves on time.
24. If/Should you go to Madrid, visitthe Prado Museum.
25. You'll earn more money if youlearn languages.
26. Should you wish our agent tocall on you, get in touch withhim.
27. If you buy now, you can paylater.
28. Should/If you see Linda, tell herto come at once.
29. If you read that book, you'll findout many things.
30. Ask for an interview if you wantto speak to him.
31. If you open the window, we'llfreeze to death.
32. If you come with us, you'll havea good time.
33. If the material arrives, we'll beable to send the order today.
34. If the weather is good, we'll gofor a walk.
35. If you are thirsty, drink water.36. I'll explain the situation to you if
you let me speak.37. If/Should you happen to see
Tom, tell him I want to talk tohim.
38. If you speak more slowly, we'llunderstand you better.
39. If you are cold, shut the window.40. Don't park there or you'll get a
fine.
s t a n I e y
conditional type 2
1. Si yo fuera rey, tu serias mi PrimerMinistro.
2. Si el estuviera aqui, podriaayudarnos.
3. Compraria un yate si tuvieradinero.
4. Cortana la cuerda si tuviera uncuchillo.
5. Me casaria con el si le quisiera.
6. Si hicieras un esfuerzo, tendriasmejores notas.
7. Si se lo pidieras, podna dejarte algundinero.
a Si yo fuera tu, lo abandonana.
9. Si necesitaran dinero, me lopedirian.
10. Si fueras en tren, llegarias antes.
n. Si lloviera, nos quedanamosen casa.
12. Si no fuera por tu ayuda, no tendriahogar.
13. Si yo fuera tu, me casaria con ella.
14. Si lo cuidaras, tendrfa mejoraspecto.
is. Si tuviera un cuchillo, esparcerfa lamantequilla.
16. Si me gustaran las zanahorias, lascomerfa.
17. Si pudiera ira Miami, noiriaaSalou.
18. Si tuviera un jardm, plantarfaflores.
19. Si yo fuera hombre, seria policia.
20. Si aparcara ahi, me multarfan.
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21. Si fuerais vegetarianos, no comenascame.
22. Si tuviera que ir a una boda, mecompraria un vestido nuevo.
23. Venderfan la casa si necesitarandinero.
24. Estoy seguro de que, si se lo pidieras,se casaria contigo.
25. Si cogieras un taxi, llegarias atiempo.
26. Si tuviera alas, podria volar.
27. Si no fuera por la ayudainternacional, se habrian muerto.
28. Si te lo pidiera, <Lme prestarfasdinero?
29. Si se lo preguntas, podria aceptar.
30. Si no fuera por su caridad, noshabriamos muerto de hambre.
31. Si perdieramos el partido,entrenariamos mas duro.
32. Si estuviera aquf, quiza nos echariauna mano.
33. Si estuvieran aquf, podrianayudarnos.
34. Si no fuera porque nos ayudaron, noshabriamos muerto.
35. Si yo fuera mas alto, seria policfa.
36. Si yo tuviera tu altura, jugarfa albaloncesto.
37. Si hubieran perdidos, estarian mastristes.
38. Si no fuera por tu hermano, nollegariamos a tiempo.
39. La gasolina no serfa tan cara si elGobierno redujera los impuestos.
40. Si no pudieramos, no lo hariamos.
s t a n I e y
1.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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conditional type 2
If I were king, you'd be myPrime Minister.
If he were here, he couldhelp us.
I would buy a yacht if I had themoney.
I would cut the rope if I had aknife.
I would marry him if I loved him.
If you made an effort, you'dhave better marks.
If you were to ask her, shemight lend you some money.
If I were you, I'd leave him.
If they needed money, they'dask for it.
If you went by train, you'd getthere earlier.
If it rained, we'd stay at home.
If it weren't for your help, I'd behomeless.
If I were you, I'd marry her.
If you looked after it, it wouldlook better.
If I had a knife, I'd spread thebutter.
If I liked carrots, I would eatthem.
If I could go to Miami, I wouldn'tgo to Salou.
If I had a garden, I would plantflowers.
If I were a man, I'd be apoliceman.
If I parked there, I'd get a fine.
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21. If you were vegetarians, youwouldn't eat meat.
22. If I had to go to a wedding, I'dbuy a new dress.
23. They'd sell the house if theyneeded money.
24. I'm sure that if you asked hershe'd marry you.
25. If you took a taxi, you'd getthere on time.
26. If I had wings, I'd be able to fly.27. Were it not for the international
aid, they would have died.28. Were I to ask you, would you
lend me money?29. If you were to ask her, she
might accept.30. If it weren't for his charity, we
would have starved.31. If we were to lose the match, we
would train harder.32. If he were here, he might give
us a hand.33. If they were here, they could
help us.34. Were it not for the fact that they
helped us, we would have died.35. If I were taller, I'd be a
policeman.36. If I were as tall as you are, I'd
play basketball.37. If they had lost, they'd be
sadder.38. If it weren't for your brother, we
wouldn't get there in time.39. Petrol wouldn't be so expensive
if the government were to cuttaxes.
40. If we couldn't, we wouldn't do it.
s t a n l e y
conditionals type 3
1. Yo habrfa ido si hubiera podido.z Si no hubieras cambiado de parecer,
habrfamos sido felices juntos.3. Podrfas haberla conocido si hubieras
estado aquf.4. Si no hubiera sido por el mal tiempo,
habnamos llegado a la cima.5. Si hubiera tenido un cuchillo, habria
esparcido la mantequilla.6. Habrfa tenido mejor aspecto si lo
hubieras cuidado.7. Si hubieran actuado antes, la huelga
no habrfa tenido lugar.a El podria habertelo dicho si hubiera
estado aquf.9. Si yo hubiera sido el, la habrfa dejado
hace tiempo.10. Me habria gustado ir en bicicleta si
hubiera podido.11. Si hubiera querido jugar a las cartas,
habria ido al pub.12. Habrfamos tenido una buena cosecha
si no hubiera llovido.13. Si hubieras sido vegetariano, no
habrias comido esa carne.14. Habria sido mas facil si lo hubieras
sabido hacer.15. Si nos hubiera gustado la pelicula,
habrfamos ido a verla.16. Habrfas conseguido un trabajo mejor
si hubieras tenido mejores notas.17. Si no hubieras tenido un paraguas, te
habrias mojado.is. La vida habrfa sido mas facil si nos
hubiera tocado la loterfa.19. Si hubiera tenido tiempo, habria ido
contigo.20. Los ninos habrfan roto cosas si
hubieran jugado en casa.
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21. Si no hubieramos llevado paraguas,nos habrfamos mojado.
22. Si nos hubiera tocado la loterfa, noshabrfamos comprado otra casa.
23. Si no hubiera sido por el frfo,habrfamos ido a la playa.
24. Si los obreros hubieran hecho huelga,la produccion se habrfa parado.
25. Si no hubiera sido por su actitud,habrfamos llegado a un acuerdo.
26. Si hubiera sabido los hechos, podrfahaberte dicho que hacer.
27. Si hubiera tenido datos de los hechos,quiza te hubiera dicho que hacer.
28. Si yo hubiera estado aquf, podrfahaberte defendido.
29. Si hubiera estado aquf, quiza te lohabrfa dicho.
30. Si hubiera estado aquf, podrfa haberestado ayudando en la cocina.
31. Si hubiera sido mas alto, habrfa sidojugadorde baloncesto.
32. Si me lo hubieras dicho, no habrfahecho el viaje para nada.
33. Si ella no hubiera cambiado deparecer, habrfamos salido juntos.
34. Si lo hubiera sabido, te lo habrfadicho.
35. Yo habrfa ido contigo si me hubierasllamado.
36. Si no hubiera sido por el mal tiempo,habrfamos salido.
37. Si no hubiera sido por la huelga,habrfamos mandado el pedido.
38. Si no hubiera sido por ti, me habrfaescapado con ella.
39. Habrfas aprobado el examen sihubieras querido.
40. Si hubiera tenido un casete, lo habrfagrabado.
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1. I would have gone if I had beenable.
2. If you hadn't changed your mind,we would have been happytogether.
3. You could have met her if youhad been here.
4. Had it not been for the badweather, we would havereached the top.
5. If I had had a knife, I wouldhave spread the butter.
6. It would have looked better ifyou had looked after it.
7. Had they acted earlier, the strikewouldn't have taken place.
a He might have told you had hebeen here.
9. If I had been him, I would haveleft her ages ago.
10. I would have liked to go bybicycle if I had been able to.
11. If I had wanted to play cards, Iwould have gone to the pub.
12. We would have had a good cropif it hadn't rained.
13. If you had been a vegetarian,you wouldn't have eaten thatmeat.
14. It would have been easier if youhad known how to do it.
15. If we had liked the film, wewould have gone to see it.
16. You would have got a better jobif you had got better marks.
17. If you hadn't had an umbrella,you would have got wet.
18. Life would have been easier ifwe had won the lottery.
19. If I had had time, I would havegone with you.
20. The children would have brokenthings if they had played at home.
21. If we hadn't carried an umbrellawe would have got wet.
22. If we had won the lottery wewould have bought anotherhouse.
23. If it hadn't been for the cold, wewould have gone to the beach.
24. Had the workers gone on astrike, the production wouldhave stopped.
25. Had it not been for his attitude,we would have reached anagreement.
26. If I had known the facts, I couldhave told you what to do.
27. If I had had the facts, I mighthave told you what to do.
28. If I had been here, I could havedefended you.
29. If I had been here, I might havetold you.
30. If I had been here, I could havebeen helping in the kitchen.
31. If I had been taller, I would havebeen a basketball player.
32. If you had told me, I wouldn'thave made the journey fornothing.
33. If she hadn't changed her mind,we would have gone outtogether.
34. If I had known it, I would havetold you.
35. I would have gone with you ifyou had called me.
36. Had it not been for the badweather, we would have goneout
37. Had it not been for the strike, wewould have sent the order.
38. If it hadn't been for you, I wouldhave eloped with her.
39. You would have passed yourexam if you had wanted to.
40. If I had had a cassette, I wouldhave recorded it.
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1. Bebe como una esponja.
z Trabaja como un esclavo en esafabrica.
3. Cervantes trabajo como esclavoen Argelia.
4. Uso un atizador de fuego comoarma.
5. Vete andando a la oficina comonosotros.
6. iPorquenoerescomotu madre?
7. iQue cantidad de plantas! Esto escomovivirenlaselva.
a Cuanto mas estudias, masaprendes.
9. Este es el hombre mas gordo delpafs.
10. Jim es el mas joven de loshermanos.
11. No senadar tan bien como tu.
12. Tom no puede saltar tan alto comosu hermano.
13. El tiempo esta enfriando mas de loqueesperaba.
14. Estos gemelos son como dos gotasdeagua.
is. Los dos hermanos son muyparecidos.
16. Deberias entrenar todos los diascomo nosotros.
17. dPorquenococinascomoella?
18. Montar a caballo no es tan facilcomo montaren moto.
19. Cuanto mas grande sea el sillon,mas comodo esta re.
20. Se interesa cada vez menos enmatematicas.
21. Los dfas son cada vez mas frfos.
22. Las cosas se estan encareciendocada dia mas.
23. Cuanto mas grande el pecado, masgrande el castigo.
24. Esta es la peor pelfcula que he vistojamas.
25. Lorna escribe a maquina la masrapida de su clase.
26. Nadie conduce tan rapido como mipadre.
27. Pocos cocinan tan bien como mimadre.
28. La lluvia ha parado antes de lo queyoesperaba.
29. Es diffcil correr tan lento como el.
30. El atleta corrio mas rapido quenunca.
31. Esta casa es como estar en lacarcel.
32. Haz como tu hermano: estudia mas.
33. dPor que no estudias idiomas comonosotros?
34. Tueresamabilfsimo.
35. Esto es como vivir en una sauna.
36. Yo no hablo frances tan fluido comotu.
37. Ellas no bailan tan bien comovosotras.
38. Pareces una princesa.
39. Haz como ellos: ven mas temprano.
40. Este chico come como una lima.
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1.. He drinks like a fish.
2. He works like a slave in thatfactory.
3. Cervantes worked as a slave inAlgeria.
4. He used a fire poker as aweapon.
5. Walk to the office as/like we do.
6. Why aren't you like yourmother?
7. What a lot of plants! This is likeliving in the jungle.
a The more you study, the moreyou learn.
9. This is the fattest man in thecountry.
10. Jim is the youngest of thebrothers.
11. I can't swim as well as you(can).
12. Tom can't jump as high as hisbrother.
13. The weather is getting colderthan I expected.
14. These twins are like two peas ina pod.
15. The two brothers are very muchalike.
16. You should train every day aswe do.
17. Why don't you cook as she does?
18. Riding a horse is not as/so easyas riding a motorcycle.
19. The bigger the armchair, themore comfortable I'll be.
20. He is becoming less and lessinterested in mathematics.
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21. The days are getting colder andcolder every day.
22. Things are getting more andmore expensive every day.
23. The greater the sin, the greaterthe punishment.
24. This is the worst film I have everseen.
25. Lorna is the fastest typest in herclass.
26. Nobody drives as fast as myfather.
27. Few people can cook as well asmy mother.
28. The rain has cleared morequickly than I expected.
29. It's difficult to run as slowly ashe does.
30. The athlete ran faster than ever.
31. This house is like being in prison.
32. Do as your brother does: studymore.
33. Why don't you study languageslike we do?
34. You are most kind.
35. This is like living in a sauna.
36. I can't speak French as fluentlyas you (can).
37. They don't dance as well as you(do).
38. You look like a princess.
39. Do as they do: come earlier.
40. This boy eats like a horse.
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1. TomfuealpubconJim, cuya noviaacaba de dejarle.
2. La anciana dijo que era pobre, lo cualnoeraverdad.
3. El perro ladra mucho, lo cual esenojoso.
4. Su novia salfa con otros, lo que leenfurecia.
5. El nino comio cantidad de caramelos,locualleenfermo.
6. El despertador sono a las 5, lo cual leenojo.
7. Hubo muchos heridos, varies de loscuales fueron hospitalizados.
a Nos presento a sus hijos, uno de loscuales se ofrecio a acompanarnos.
9. Tenian muchas ovejas, una de lascuales fue encontrada muerta.
10. Comfa muchos huevos, lo cual leproduciacolesterol.
11. Pase el azucar a mi madre, quien selo paso a mi padre.
12. Se lo pregunte a mi amigo, quien dijoquenosabianada.
13. Bebia mucha cerveza, lo cual leengordaba.
14. Dijo que era huerfana, lo cual no eraverdad.
15. La carretera estaba helada, lo cualhizo peligroso el viaje.
16. Comfa solo cereales, lo cual lemantenfa en forma.
17. Com pro seis huevos, uno de loscuales se rompio al caerse la caja.
18. El tenor solto un gallo, lo cual hizoquetodosserieran.
19. Conocio a varias chicas, una de lascuales se enamoro de el.
20. No habia puentes, lo cual hacfa elavancedificil.
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21. Compre una docena de huevos, cincode los cuales se rompieron en elcamino.
22. La senora se resbalo en la nieve, loque nos hizo reir a todos.
23. Tire el balon a Jim, quien se lo tiro aPedro.
24. El muro se cayo sobre los hombres,algunos de los cuales murieron.
25. La mujer nos dijo que no tenfaparientes, lo que no era verdad.
26. El viento estuvo aullando toda lanoche, lo que nos mantuvodespiertos.
27. Se lo dije a mi padre, quien me dijoque no era asunto suyo.
28. Selocomprea unhombre, que tenfaun puesto en la calle.
29. Comi mucho chocolate, que me hizosentirmemal.
30. Me lo dijo una amiga, que no estabaequivocada.
31. Dijeron que tenfan hambre, lo cual noera verdad.
32. Tenia 5 gatos, uno de los cuales fueatropellado por un coche.
33. Di la nota a mi companero, quien sela dio al profesor.
34. Hable con mi profesor, quien hablocon el director.
35. La noche estaba oscura, lo que hizoimposible el seguir adelante.
36. Estuvieron cantando toda la noche, loque no nos dejo dormir.
37. Compre dos lamparas, una de lascuales se rompio.
38. Bebia mucha leche, lo cual leengordaba.
39. Compre un ordenador, lo cual medejo 1000 libras mas pobre.
40. Conoci a varios chicos, uno de loscuales me invito a salir.
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1. Tom went to the pub with Jim,whose girlfriend had just lefthim.
2. The old woman said she waspoor, which was not true.
3. This dog barks quite a lot, whichis annoying.
4. His girlfriend went out withothers, which made him mad.
5. The child ate a lot of sweets,which made him sick.
6. The alarm went off at five, whichannoyed him.
7. There were many peopleinjured, several of whom weretaken to hospital.
a He introduced us to his sons, oneof whom offered to accompanyus.
9. They had many sheep, one ofwhich was found dead.
10. He ate a lot of eggs, which gavehim high cholesterol
11. I passed the sugar to my mother,who passed it on to my father.
12. I asked my friend, who said hedidn't know anything.
13. He drank a lot of beer, whichmade him fat.
14. She said that she was an orphan,which was not true.
15. The road was icy, which madethe journey dangerous.
16. He ate only cereals, which kepthim fit.
17. He bought six eggs, one of whichbroke as the box fell.
18. The tenor gave out a squawk,which made everybody laugh.
19. He met several girls, one ofwhom fell in love with him.
20. There were no bridges, whichmade the advance difficult.
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21. I bought a dozen eggs, five ofwhich broke on the way.
22. The old woman slipped on thesnow, which made us all laugh.
23. I threw the ball to Jim, whothrew it to Peter.
24. The wall fell on the men, some ofwhich/whom died.
25. The woman told us that she hadno relatives, which was not true.
26. The wind was howling all night,which kept us awake.
27. I told my father, who told me itwasn't his business.
28. I bought it from a man, who hada stall in the street.
29. I ate a lot of chocolate, whichmade me feel sick.
30. I was told by a friend, who wasnot wrong.
31. They said that they were hungry,which was not true.
32. He had five cats, one of whichwas run over by a car.
33. I gave the note to my mate, whogave it to the teacher.
34. I spoke to my teacher, whospoke to the headmaster.
35. The night was dark, which madeit impossible to go on.
36. They were singing all night,which didn't let us sleep.
37. I bought two lamps, one ofwhich broke.
38. He drank a lot of milk, whichmade him fat.
39. I bought a computer, which putme back £1000.
40. I met several boys, one of whominvited me to go out.
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i. YQue hago?"Para empezar, puedeshacer las camas/
z De verdad, carino. Este es el peorcafe que he bebido jamas.
3. No es un buen estudiante; de todasformas, es un buen chico.
4. YTe divertiste en la fiesta?"Bueno,en realidad, nofui/
5. Tuve un incidente en el camino; porlotanto, no pude llegara tiempo.
6. Varies desusamigosvinieron: Franky Tony, por ejemplo.
7. Discutieron el future de la companfa,la tesorena, etc.
a 'Vi a Tom ayer/'d'Ah si? Hablando deTom, d'sabes que se va?'
9. Dice que es socialista y, sin embargo,vive en un palacio.
10. El coche no es muy nuevo; por otrolado, es barato.
11. Tuvo un accidente, se arruino y,encima, su mujer le dejo.
12. Todos los chicos van a venir; encuanto a Tom, no quiero ni verlo.
13. Tendremos que arreglarnos sin ti; enotras palabras, estas despedido.
14. Habia algo de whisky, pero era sodala mayor parte.
15. YQue tal las vacaciones?"Bueno, enconjunto, estuvieron bien/
16. Por regla general, tomo una cervezaantes de volver a casa.
17. iOye! Vaya hermana mas guapa quetienes.
is. v<LEs buena pel(cula?'xSi, en realidad,es muy buena/
19. De verdad, Juanito, tus notas podianhabersidomejores.
20. '<LFuisteis?'xNo, en realidad, nofuimos/
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21. No estas mal..., quiero decir, estasguapisima.
22. Sabfa que era falso; mas todavia,sabfa quien lo habfa hecho.
23. Para empezar, esto no debia de estaraqui.
24. No es muy listo, pero, de todasformas, es un buen tipo.
25. Es un borracho y tiene mal caracter,sin embargo; le quiero.
26. En cuanto a las ventas, lo dejo en tusmanos.
27. En cuanto a tu hermano, cuantomenos le vea, mejor.
28. Con referencia a tu fax, me gustariasenalarque...
29. Eso, en cuanto a la produccion.Ahora, en cuanto a las ventas...
30. En primer lugar, es dificil. En segundolugar, nomegusta.
31. De la misma manera, podemosvender esto en tu pafs.
32. No es tonto; por otra parte, es unchico muy dispuesto.
33. Ellos no lo hicieron. Por lo tanto,tendre que hacerlo yo.
34. Considerando los resultados pasados,no es aconsejable.
35. Barre la cocina, para empezar.36. Es tartamudo y, sin embargo, es el
mejor escritor del pafs.37. Hablando de mi hermana, d'sabes que
se casa?38. Aproposito, (iporquenovienescon
nosotros?39. Aojodebuencubero, creoque
vendimos 10.000 libros.40. Eso es verdad hasta cierto punto.
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1. 'What shall I do?' To start with,you can make the beds/
2. Honestly, darling. This is theworst coffee I have ever had.
3. He is not a good student; all thesame, he is a good boy.
4. 'Did you have a good time atthe party?' 'Well, actually, Ididn't go.'
5. I had an incident on the way;therefore, I couldn't arrive ontime.
6. Several of his friends came:Frank and Tony, for instance.
7. They discussed the future of thefirm, the treasury, and so forth.
8. 'I saw Tom yesterday' 'Did you?Talking about Tom, do you knowhe's leaving?'
9. He claims he is a socialist, andyet he lives in a palace.
10. The car is not very new; on theother hand it is cheap.
11. He had an accident, he went toruin, and on top of that, his wifeleft him.
12. All the boys are coming; as forTom, I don't want to see him.
13. We'll have to do without you, inother words, you're fired.
14. There was a little whisky, but itwas mostly soda.
15. 'Nice holiday?' 'Well, on thewhole, not bad at all.'
16. As a rule, I have a beer beforegoing back home.
17. I say! What a pretty sisteryou've got.
18. 'Is it a good film?' 'Yes, as amatter of fact, it is quite good.'
19. Frankly Johnny, your markscould have been better.
20. 'Did you go?' 'No, we didn't go,actually.'
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21. You are not bad ... I mean, youlook beautiful.
22. He knew it was false; moreover,he knew who had done it.
23. To start with, this shouldn't behere.
24. He's not very clever, but all thesame, he is a nice chap.
25. He's a drunkard, and has a badcharacter; however, I love him.
26. As far as marketing isconcerned, I'll leave it to you.
27. As for your brother, the less Isee of him, the better.
28. With reference to your fax, I'dlike to point out that...
29. That goes for production. Now,regarding marketing...
30. Firstly, it's very difficult.Secondly, I don't like it.
31. Similarly, we can sell this inyour country.
32. He's not silly; on the other hand,he's a very willing boy.
33. They didn't do it. Therefore, I'llhave to do it.
34. In view of past results, it isn'tadvisable.
35. To start with, sweep the kitchen.36. He is a stutterer, and yet he is
the best writer in the country.37. Talking about my sister, do you
know she is getting married?38. By the way, why don't you come
with us?39. Broadly speaking, I think we
sold 10,000 books.40. That is true to some extent.
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i. La blusa que llevas es identica a lamfa.
z Me encanta hablar con cualquiera quetenga personalidad.
3. El hombre que vino a vernos era miabuelo.
4. La casa que esta en la esquina tiene100 anos.
5. El yate que esta anclado en la bahfaes de mi tio.
6. Cualquier persona que haga esodeberia estaren la cancel.
7. Tengo un sistema que me ha hechoganarmuchodinero.
a La inmigracion es un tema quelevanta muchas emociones.
9. Hay una persona que puede hacerese trabajo rapidamente.
10. Me disgustan las personas que hablansin parar.
n. El paro es un problema que nosconcierne a todos.
12. Necesitamos a alguien que hablefrances bien.
13. Ese es el hombre a quien yo hable.
14. Esa es la joven con la que me voy acasar.
15. Ese es el chiste mas gracioso que mehancontado jamas.
16. Los medicos haran todo lo quepuedan.
17. La primera respuesta que diste fue labuena.
18. Este es el recuerdo que me trajistede Paris.
19. La chica a quien hablaste es mi novia.20. Las galernas que barrieron el pafs se
han apaciguado.
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21. Estos son los hombres y los carrosque vimos en el camino.
22. Eran los restos de un barco quellevaba 100 anos en el fondo del mar.
23. Ese es el ordenador que queriascomprar.
24. Una persona que roba cosas es unladron.
25. Un ateo es la persona que no cree enDios.
26. La vejez es un problema que nosconcierne a todos.
27. Esunlibro que sera muy popular.
28. La biblioteca no tenia el libro quequerfa.
29. dSigue abierta la oferta que hicisteanoche?
30. Estas son las leyes que deberfan serrevocadas.
31. Los zapatos que compraste sondemasiado grandes para ti.
32. Las cartas que le escribio le fuerondevueltas sin abrir.
33. Estas son las preguntas que hacentodos los estudiantes.
34. Este es el hombre cuyo hijo es tanlisto.
35. Esa es la casa cuyo tejado teneis quearreglar.
36. La excusa que nos dieron erainaceptable.
37. A los profesores les gustan losestudiantes que trabajan mucho.
38. Mi padre esun hombre que tiene uncaracter muy fuerte.
39. Ese es el chico con quien recorri todaEuropa.
40. Esa es la chica con la que salgo.
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1. The blouse that/which you arewearing is identical to mine.
2. I love talking to anyone who/that has personality.
3. The man who/that came to seeus was my grandfather.
4. The house that/which stands onthe corner is a hundred yearsold.
5. The yacht which/that isanchored in the bay is myuncle's.
6. Any person who does that shouldbe in prison.
7. I have a system which/that hashelped me win a lot of money.
a Immigration is an issue which/that raises strong emotions.
9. There is a person who/that cando that job quickly.
10. I dislike people who/that talkincessantly.
11. Unemployment is a problemthat/which concerns us all.
12. We need someone who/thatspeaks French fluently.
13. That is the man who/whom/that I spoke to.
14. That is the girl who/whom/thatI'm going to marry.
15. That is the funniest joke that/which I have ever been told.
16. The doctors will do all (that)they can.
17. The first answer (that) you gavewas the good one.
18. This is the souvenir that/whichyou brought from Paris.
19. The girl who/whom/that youspoke to is my girlfriend.
20. The gales that/ which sweptacross the country have dieddown.
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21. These are the men and the cartsthat we saw on the way.
22. It was a wreck that had lain onthe seabed for 100 years.
23. That is the computer that/whichyou wanted to buy.
24. A person who steals things is athief.
25. An atheist is a person whodoesn't believe in God.
26. Old age is a problem that/whichconcerns us all.
27. It's a book that will be verypopular.
28. The library didn't have the bookthat/which I wanted.
29. Is the offer that/which youmade last night still open?
30. These are the laws that shouldbe repealed.
31. The shoes that/which youbought are too big for you.
32. The letters that/which he wroteto her were returned unopened.
33. These are the questions that/which all the students make.
34. This is the man whose son is soclever.
35. That is the house whose roof youhave to repair.
36. The excuse that/which theygave us was unacceptable.
37. Teachers like students who/thatwork hard.
38. My father is a man who/that hasa very strong character.
39. That is the boy who/whom Iwent all over Europe with.
40. That is the girl who/whom I'mgoing out with.
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i. Hemingway, que murio en los anos50, venfa a Espafia a menudo.
z Mi padre, que es general, cree en ladisciplina.
3. Su ultima obra, que fue publicadaayer, tendra mucho exito.
4. Mi vecino, que tiene 80 anos, correun maraton todos los anos.
5. Mi tio, que cumplira los 70 manana,nunca para de trabajar.
6. Tiene un hermano, el cual trabaja enun banco de Londres.
7. El barco, cuya tripulacion fueevacuada, esta muy inclinado.
8. Los acantilados de Dover, que son tanblancos, son muy famosos.
9. La calle Fleet, que esta cerca delTamesis, es la calle de los periodicos.
10. Las flores de primavera, que son unadelicia, cubren los campos.
11. Su libro, que es un best-seller, tratade sus aventuras en Africa.
12. La reunion de anoche, que era sobrexenofobia, no duro mucho.
13. Los coches, que se inventaron elsiglo pasado, hoy sonimprescindibles.
14. El coche, que robaron anoche, hasido encontrado junto al no.
15. Su padre, que tiene 60 anos, le haofrecido una participacion.
16. Ese caballo, que fue entrenado enFrancia, ha ganado la carrera.
17. J. Conrad, que escribio sus libros eningles, era polaco.
18. El agua, que es tan necesaria para lavida, no existe en la Luna.
19. La persona, con quien hablaste portelefono, es mi tio.
20. El armario, en el que guardamos losvasos, es una antigiiedad.
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21. El Sr. Ross, con quien mi padre habiadiscutido, vino a verme.
22. El viejo Frank, que fue tan buenoconmigo, acababa de morir.
23. El Hospital de La Maternidad, en elque estuve, es enorme.
24. Ese chasis, que le da fuerza, estaconstruido de acero.
25. Ese libro de los simios, que tanto tegusta, se vende aquf.
26. El Sr. Smith, que nacio en 1899,murio ayer.
27. Los socialistas, que ganaron lasultimas elecciones, van a perderahora.
28. Las conversaciones, que empezarontan mal, tendran exito.
29. Este sabio, que es tan viejo, hainventado muchas cosas.
30. Bernard Shaw, que murio en 1950,fue un gran escritor.
31. El Sr. Briggs, que es ateo, esta muyinteresado en tus ideas.
32. Tu libro, que es tan diffcil deencontrar, se ha hecho famoso.
33. El portavoz, que es un hombrehonrado, nos comunico las noticias.
34. Mi abuelo, que tiene 90 anos, tieneuna memoria excelente.
35. Estas pruebas, que parecen tantontas, son muy importantes.
36. Este hombre, cuyo future es tanincierto, me da mucha pena.
37. Mi tutor, con quien hablaste ayer,quiere verte.
38. Ese barco, cuyo nombre es tan raro,va a ser botado hoy.
39. El Sr. Brown, cuya mujer murio el anopasado, acaba de fallecer.
40. Esta palabra, que no viene en eldiccionario, es la que necesito.
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bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. Hemingway, who died in the50s, came to Spain very often.
2. My father, who is a general,believes in discipline.
3. His latest work, which waspublished yesterday, will besuccessful.
4. My neighbour, who is 80, runs amarathon every year.
5. My uncle, who will be 70tomorrow, never stops working.
6. He has a brother, who works ina London bank.
7. The ship, whose crew wasevacuated, is keeling overdangerously.
8. The cliffs of Dover, which are sowhite, are very famous.
9. Fleet St, which is near theThames, is home to manynewspapers.
10. Spring flowers, which are adelight, cover the countryside.
11. His book, which is a best-seller,is about his adventures in Africa.
12. Last night's meeting, which wasabout xenophobia, didn't lastlong.
13. Cars, which were invented lastcentury/ are nowadaysindispensable.
14. The car, which was stolen lastnight, has been found by theriver.
15. His father, who is 60, hasoffered him a partnership.
16. That horse, which was trained inFrance, has won the race.
17. J. Conrad, who wrote his booksin English, was Polish.
18. Water, which is so necessary forlife, doesn't exist on the moon.
19. The person, whom you talked toon the phone, is my uncle.
20. This cupboard, in which we keepthe glasses, is an antique.
21. Mr Ross, with whom my fatherhad argued, came to see me.
22. Old Frank, who was so good tome, had just died.
23. The Maternity Hospital, which Iwas in, was enormous.
24. That chassis, which gives itstrength, is made of steel.
25. That book of the apes, which youlike so much, is sold here.
26. Mr Smith, who was born in1899, died yesterday.
27. The socialists, who won the lastelections, are going to lose now.
28. The talks, which began so badly,will be successful.
29. This scientist, who is so old, hasinvented many things.
30. Bernard Shaw, who died in1950, was a great writer.
31. Mr Briggs, who is an atheist, isvery interested in your ideas.
32. Your book, which is so difficultto find, has become famous.
33. The speaker, who is an honestman, gave us the news.
34. My grandfather, who is 90, hasan excellent memory.
35. These tests, which look so silly,are very important.
36. This man, whose future is souncertain, makes me feel sorryfor him.
37. My tutor, whom you talked toyesterday, wants to see you.
38. That ship, whose name is sostrange, is going to be launchedtoday.
39. Mr Brown, whose wife died lastyear, has just passed away.
40. This word, which doesn't comein the dictionary/ is the one Ineed.
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future tense: contrasts
1. Tengo que verle manana.
z El soldado tiene que presentarse alas cinco.
3. Tenemos que darselo esta noche.
4. Los chicos tienen que reunirse a lasocho.
5. Me imagine que cambiaras depareceral final.
6. Estoy seguro de que Lucyconseguira el trabajo.
7. He quedado con el a primera horade la manana.
a dVamos a nadar, chicos?
9. Pronto estare buscando un trabajonuevo.
10. A las cinco estare esperando tullamada.
11. Cuando vengas, estare haciendo lascompras.
12. He quedado en hablarconel porlamanana.
13. Estaremos trabajando en el mismodepartamento.
14. <LTe traigo el paraguas, mama?
is. Yo creo que Liverpool ganara laliga.
16. Te lo prometo. Me ocupare de estomanana.
17. Mira el calendario. Veras quemanana nos toca trabajar.
is. La recepcion tendra lugar en elHotel Hilton.
19. Creo que nos toca pagar estafactura el dia 12.
20. Esta factura no es correcta. iNo lapagare!
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21. dQuieres sostenerme esto, porfavor?
22. <LTe abro la puerta, mama?
23. Lamentaras lo que hiciste.
24. Quiza ella cambie de parecer.
25. Quiza vayamos el lunes.
26. Quiza esta Have abra la puerta.
27. No hare la cocina manana, te loaseguro.
28. No me toca hacer la cocina manana.
29. Quiza puedas decfrmelo manana.
30. Espero que tu padre llegue atiempo.
31. Dudoqueganenel partido.
32. dVamos al nuevo Centro Comercial?
33. Creo que nos toca jugar por lamanana.
34. He quedado en verle mas tarde.
35. Quiza leveasenel pub.
36. Hemos quedado en ver la pelfculamanana.
37. Me temo que no pueda/podre venir.
38. Quiza podamos ir juntos.
39. Dudoquevenga.
40. No dudo que lo hagas.
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future tense: contrasts
1. I am/ have to see himtomorrow.
2. The soldier is/has to report atfive.
3. We are/have to give it to himtonight.
4. The boys are/ have to meet ateight.
5. I suppose you will change yourmind in the end.
6. I am sure Lucy will get the job.
7. I am seeing him first thing in themorning.
a Shall we go for a swim, boys?
9. I'll soon be looking for a newjob.
10. I'll be waiting for your call atfive.
11. I'll be doing the shopping whenyou come.
12. I'll be speaking to him in themorning.
13. We'll be working in the samedepartment.
14. Shall I get your umbrella, Mum?
15. I think Liverpool will win theleague.
16. I promise you. I'll see to thistomorrow.
17. Look at the calendar. You'll seethat we are working tomorrow.
18. The reception will take place atthe Hilton Hotel.
19. I think we'll be paying this billon the 12th.
20. This invoice is not correct. Iwon't pay it!
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21. Will you hold this for me,please?
22. Shall I open the door for you,Mum?
23. You'll regret what you did.
24. Perhaps she will/She maychange her mind.
25. Perhaps we'll/ We may go onMonday.
26. Perhaps this key will/This keymay open the door.
27. I won't do the cookingtomorrow, I assure you.
28. I won't be doing the cookingtomorrow./ It's not my turn todo the cooking tomorrow.
29. Perhaps you'll/You may be ableto tell me tomorrow.
30. I hope you father will come intime.
31. I doubt that they will win thematch.
32. Shall we go to the new ShoppingCentre?
33. I think we'll be playing in themorning.
34. I am meeting him later.
35. Perhaps you will/You may seehim in the pub.
36. We'll be seeing the filmtomorrow.
37. I'm afraid I won't be able tocome.
38. Perhaps we'll/ We may be ableto go together.
39. I doubt whether he'll come.
40. I don't doubt that you will do it.
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future tense: contrasts (cont.)
Sus inventos estaban destinados acambiara la humanidad.
El tren tiene su salida a las cinco.
Me temo que esta noche va a Hover.
Voy a practicar el piano un rato.
El avion tenia su llegada a lascuatro.
Tienes que entregar las flores estanoche.
No debes decfrselo a nadie.
Estas pildoras son para tomar tresvecesaldfa.
Estamos perdidos. Me parare apreguntarelcamino.
Esta noche vendre tarde a casa.
Estaremos todos muertos para elano2100.
Creo que tenemos pinchazo. Parareel coche a ver.
dTienes un pinchazo? Te ayudare acambiarla rueda.
Va a ser medico cuando sea mayor.
Creo que estais a punto de recibiruna sorpresa.
Tienes que estar en la oficina del Sr.Smith a las 4 en punto.
Los Sres. Brown estan a punto desalir.
Hay alguien en la puerta. Ire a verquienes.
Poco suponiamos que nos ibamos aencontrarotravez.
Voy a ponerme algo mas comodo.
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21. La Sra. Green estaba a punto detenerunbebe.
22. No debes decirlenada.
23. Debes entregar esta carta enpersona.
24. Hoy voy a comer con mi jefe.
25. Pronto llevare 20 anos trabajandopara esa compafiia.
26. Me imagine que habranterminadopara manana.
27. Estan a punto dedarlospremios.
28. Estaba a punto de terminarlo.
29. Poco nos imaginabamos lo queiba a pasar.
30. Me temo que se van a divorciar.
31. Debes terminar este trabajo paramanana.
32. Iban a casarse en noviembre.
33. Me imagine que habran terminadopara el domingo.
34. El Primer Ministro se encontrara conel Presidenteen junio.
35. Trabajo hasta tarde esta noche.
36. Debo encontrarme con el estanoche a las nueve.
37. Debes presentarte ante el capitan alas ocho.
38. La salida del autobus es a lascuatro.
39. Pronto sera nuestro cuartoaniversario.
40. Pronto llevaremos 20 anoscasados.
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future tense: contrasts (cont.)2000
bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. His inventions were to changehumanity.
2. The train is due to leave at five.
3. I'm afraid that it's going to raintonight.
4. I'm going to practise the pianofor a while.
5. The plane was due at four.
6. You are to deliver the flowerstonight.
7. You are not to tell anybody.
a These pills are to be taken threetimes a day.
9. We are lost. I'll stop to ask theway.
10. I'm coming home late tonight.
11. We'll all be dead by the year2100.
12. I think we have a puncture. I'llstop the car and see.
13. Have you got a puncture? I'llhelp you to change the tyre.
14. He is going to be a doctor whenhe grows up.
15. I think you're about to get asurprise.
16. You are to be at Mr. Smith'soffice at four sharp.
17. Mr and Mrs Brown are about toleave.
18. There is somebody at the door.I'll go and see who it is.
19. Little did we know that we wereto meet again.
20. I'm going to change intosomething more comfortable.
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21. Mrs Green was about to have ababy.
22. You are not to tell him anything.
23. You are to deliver this letter inperson.
24. I'm having lunch with my bosstoday.
25. I'll soon have been working for20 years for/in that company.
26. I suppose they'll have finishedby tomorrow.
27. They are just about to give outthe prizes.
28. He was about to finish it.
29. Little did we suspect what wasgoing to happen.
30. They are going to get divorcedI'm afraid.
31. You are to finish this job bytomorrow.
32. They were to get married inNovember.
33. I suppose they'll have finishedby Sunday.
34. The Prime Minister is to meet thePresident in June.
35. I'm working late tonight.
36. I am to meet him tonight at nine.37. You are to report to the captain
at eight.
38. The coach is due to leave at four.
39. It will soon be our fourthanniversary.
40. Soon we'll have been marriedfor 20 years.
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i. Esta es una herramienta para abrirbotesde conserve.
z Esta herramienta se usa para haceragujeros.
3. Este es un cuchillo para trinchar lacame.
4. No puedo aguantarque no te escriba.
5. No entiendo que Susan le deje.
6. No me hacen gracia tus burlas.
7. No puedo evitar que el gaste sudinero.
a Esto es un aparato para abrirbotellas.
9. Esto es una caja para guardarcasetes.
10. Detesto que hables asi.
11. Se arriesgan a tener un accidenteen el camino.
12. Imagfnate no tener nada que hacerentodoeldfa.
13. Estan considerando tirar todo eledificio.
14. Admito que vengo tarde de noche.
is. Detesto hablar en publico.
16. No entiendo que vengais tan tarde.
17. Sugiero ir temprano por la manana.
18. Eso significa levantarse muytemprano.
19. No quiero ofrte decir eso otra vez.
20. Me disgusta responder a preguntastontas.
21. No puedo aguantar que mehable asf.
22. Ellanopuedeolvidarqueyoladejara.
23. La hierba necesita que la corten.
24. Esos ninos necesitan que les animen.
25. Este coche necesita que lo revisen.
26. No me gusta que gasten tanto dinero.
27. No me importa que saigas con ella.
28. Toda la casa necesita que la pinten.
29. No le puedo impedir que haga eso.
30. No puedo evitar el refrme cuandole veo.
31. No puedes arriesgarte a llegartarde.
32. A menudo vamos a esquiar eninvierno.
33. A veces vamos a pescar losdomingos.
34. Nunca vamos a escalar.
35. Miamigoavecesvaamontaracaballo.
36. Lamento haber dicho eso.
37. Odio que los ninos digan esas cosas.
38. No merece la pena venir tantemprano.
39. Es un edificio para degollar animales.
40. i Imagfnate no tener entradas para elconcierto!
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gerunds after for, and certain verbs2000
bilingual phrases
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1. This is a tool for opening cans/tins.
2. This tool is used for making/cutting holes.
3. This is a knife for carving meat.
4. I can't bear his/him not writingto you.
5. I don't understand Susan/Susan's leaving him.
6. I don't enjoy your teasing.
7. I can't stop/prevent him fromspending his money.
a This is a gadget for openingbottles.
9. This is a case for keepingcassettes.
10. I detest your speaking like this.
11. They risk having an accident onthe way.
12. Imagine not having anything todo all day.
13. They contemplate pulling thewhole building down.
14. I admit arriving late at night.
15. I detest speaking in public.
16. I can't understand your comingso late.
17. I suggest going early in themorning.
18. That means getting up veryearly.
19. I don't want to hear you say thatagain.
20. I dislike answering sillyquestions.
21. I can't stand his speaking to melike this.
22. She can't forget my leaving her.
23. The grass needs cutting.
24. Those boys need encouraging.
25. This car needs servicing.
26. I dislike them spending so muchmoney.
27. I don't mind you/your goingout with her.
28. The whole house needs painting.
29. I can't prevent him from doingthat.
30. I can't help laughing when I seehim.
31. You can't risk getting there late.
32. We often go skiing in winter.
33. Sometimes we go fishing onSundays.
34. We never go climbing.
35. My friend sometimes goes horseriding.
36. I regret having said that.
37. I hate the children saying thosethings.
38. It is not worth coming so early.
39. It is a building for slaughteringanimals.
40. Imagine not having tickets forthe concert!
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gerund after prepositions -verbs followed by gerund or infinitive
i. Empezamosacantar.
z Prueba con un par de aspirinas.
3. A muchos escritores les gustaescribir por la manana.
4. Me gustaria verte pronto.
5. Megusta lavarla vajilla porlamanana.
6. Trata de veneer tus miedos.
7. Meopongoafumaren publico.
8. Dice que le encantarfa aceptar lainvitadon.
9. Odiolavarlosplatos.
10. Es muy buenojugando al futbol.
11. Estaba muy apenado por haberperdido su perro.
12. Tengomiedodeperderla.
13. Pido excusas por ser bruscocontigo.
14. Acuerdate de decirle que eche lacarta.
15. Esta interesado en trabajar paranosotros.
16. Se fue de la tienda sin pagar.
17. Aprenderas mucho sobre la pescacon tu abuelo.
18. Me encantarfa salir contigo.
19. Me gusta hacer las camas a primerahora.
20. Es muy bueno tocando el piano.
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Acuerdate de darme un toque detelefono.
Me acuerdo de caerme a un nohace muchos anos.
No me he olvidado de cuando laconoci.
Se abre la puerta girando la Haveen la cerradura.
A Cervantes le gustaba escribir denoche.
No quisiera que pensaras que mehe olvidado deti.
Arreglaremostodo hablandole.
Se fue sin decir palabra.
Le castigaron por hablar en clase.
Tiene miedo de hablar alto.
Siento interrumpirlo.
Estamos todos a favor de ir devacaciones juntos.
No estoy muy contenta de todo esteasunto.
Lamento informarle de que su hijoha muerto.
Acuerdate de echar estas cartas,(Lquieres?
Me opongo a que la gente entre enmi despacho asf.
<LPor que no pagas, en vez de armartaljaleo?
Sigue andando sin volver la cabeza.
Me excuse por no haber venido atiempo.
Es muy aficionada a tocar buenamusica.
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1. We started to sing/singing.
2. Try taking a couple of aspirins.
3. Many writers like writing/towrite in the morning.
4. I'd like to see you soon.
5. I like to do the washing-up in themorning.
6. Try to overcome your fears.
7. I object to smoking in public.
a He says he'd love to accept theinvitation.
9. I hate doing the washing-up.
10. He is very good at playingfootball.
11. He was very sorry at having losthis dog.
12. l am afraid of losing her.
13. I apologize for being rude toyou.
14. Remember to tell him to post theletter.
15. He is interested in working forus.
16. He left the shop without paying.
17. You'll learn a lot about fishingwith your grandfather.
18. I'd love to go out with you.
19. I like making the beds first thingin the morning.
20. He is very good at playing thepiano.
21. Remember to give me a ring.
22. I remember falling into a rivermany years ago.
23. I haven't forgotten meeting her.
24. You open the door by turning thekey in the lock.
25. Cervantes liked to write/writingat night.
26. I wouldn't like you to think I'veforgotten you.
27. We'll settle everything byspeaking to him.
28. He left without saying a word.
29. He was punished for speaking inclass.
30. He is afraid of speaking aloud.
31. I am sorry for interrupting you.
32. We are all for going on holidaytogether.
33. I am not very happy about thewhole affair.
34. I am sorry to inform you thatyour son has died.
35. Remember to post these letters,will you?
36. I object to people entering myoffice Iike that.
37. Why don't you pay instead ofmaking such a fuss?
38. Go on walking without turningyour head.
39. I apologize for not having comein time.
40. She is very fond of playing goodmusic.
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infinitives: after certain verbs
i. No me llega para comprar un cochetodos los ahos.
z Averigua como abrir la caja fuerte.
3. Por fin decidf hacerlo. Lo haria ellunes.
4. Me mostro como apretar el boton.
5. Se supone que conoces las leyes deeste pa is.
6. Secreequeel esel mejorjugador.
7. No podia pensar que decir.
a Ellamedijoquemequedara.
9. Yo ledijeque nofumara.
10. Ella aprendio a hacer pastel dechocolate.
11. Descubrimos como hacer salchichasbaratas.
12. Nice que me devolviera el dinero.
13. No quiero que te vayas.
14. Esperollegaralli atiempo.
is. No permiten que la gente fume enlaoficina.
16. Sucede que conozco a este hombre.Esamigomfo.
17. Espero que me obedezcaninmediatamente.
18. Me encantarfa ir a pasear contigoporelcampo.
19. Yo estaba mirando por la ventanaporcasualidad.
20. Ese hombre parece estarsiguiendonos.
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No me llega para comprar gasolina.
Le avise que no lo hiciera.
Me hizo lavarme la cara.
Les dije que no hideran eso.
Esperan que les visite cada vez
que voy a Madrid.
No consiguio llegar a tiempo.
No quiero molestarte con mis
problemas.
Le of abrir la puerta.
Le observe entrar en el pub y pedir
unacerveza.
Les pidio que se callaran.
Me gustarfa que vinieras conmigo.
Me pregunto como entrar.
Me olvide de desenchufarlo.
Me acorde de cerrar las ventanas
antes de salir.
No me gustarfa que te hicieran eso.
Dejan a los nines estar levantados
hasta muy tarde.
No permitire que hagas eso.
Les aconseje que no lo hicieran.
Ella me oyo entrar.
Esa mujer parece estar llorando.
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infinitives: after certain verbs2000
bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. I can't afford to buy a car everyyear.
2. Find out how to open the safe.
3. At last I decided to do it. I'd do iton Monday.
4. He showed me how to press thebutton.
5. You are supposed to know thelaws of this country.
6. He is thought to be the bestplayer.
7. I couldn't think of what to say.
8. She told me to stay.
9. I told him not to smoke.
10. She learnt to make chocolatecake.
11. We discovered how to makecheap sausages.
12. I made him give me the moneyback.
13. I don't want you to go.
14. I hope to get there in time.
15. They don't allow people tosmoke in the office.
16. I happen to know this man.He is a friend of mine.
17. I expect them to obey me atonce.
18. I'd love to go for a walk withyou in the country.
19. I happened to be looking out ofthe window.
20. That man seems to be followingus.
21. I can't afford to buy petrol.
22. I warned him not to do it.
23. She made me wash my face.
24. I told them not to do that.
25. They expect me to visit themevery time I go to Madrid.
26. She failed to arrive on time.
27. I don't want to bother you withmy problems.
28. I heard him open the door.
29. I watched him go into the puband ask for a beer.
30. She asked them to keep quiet.
31. I should like you to come withme.
32. I wonder how to get in.
33. I forgot to switch it off.
34. I remembered to close thewindows before going out.
35. I wouldn't like them to do thatto you.
36. They let their children stay upvery late.
37. I won't allow you to do that.
38. I advised them not to do it.
39. She heard me come in.
40. That woman seems to be crying.
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frases bilinguesnivelE
1. No me di cuenta de que mayor erahasta que le conocf.
2. Solo recientemente descubri laverdad.
3. Ahfviene Pedro.4. No tenfa dinero ni sabia donde
conseguirlo.
5. No me di cuenta de lo enfermo queestaba hasta que le visite.
6. Tan suspicaz se volvio que no sefiaba de nadie.
7. Solo gritando se pudo hacer entender.
a No solo me llamo el jueves, sinotambien el sabado.
9. Nunca mas se deberia permitir queocurriera tal situacion.
10. Casi nunca consiguieron reunirse sinservistos.
11. Apenas habia terminado de comer, yatenfa hambre de nuevo.
12. Nunca le habian pedido que hiciera taltrabajo.
13. No habra paz hasta que ambos ladosacepten el tratado.
14. Este enchufe no debe ser tocado bajoningun concepto.
is. Solo cuando amenazaron conmatarlos, cambio de rumbo.
16. Hasta entonces no se dio cuenta deque habia perdido la cartera.
17. En ningun sitio del mundoencontraras tanta aristocracia.
18. Raramente he visto tanto interes porla situacion del pafs.
19. No solo roban, sino que tambiendestrozan todo.
20. El humo era tan denso que nopodiamos respirar.
21. No se conocio la verdad hastamuchos anos mas tarde.
22. No dudarfa de tu honradez ni por unmomento.
23. Poco se imaginaban los ladrones quelapolicialesrodeaba.
24. Apenas hubo colgado, cuando sono eltelefono otra vez.
25. No solo querfa mejores condiciones,sino que tambien queria mas dinero.
26. Bajo ningun concepto debe volver altrabajo hasta recuperarse.
27. Ni por un momento dudaria yo de suintegridad.
28. Tanto miedo tenia de suspender quecopioelexamen.
29. Nunca antes le habian convencido.30. Solo se han tornado estas
precauciones en una ocasion anterior.31. Me lo menciono solo aver32. Solo en una o dos ocasiones se han
visto patos salvajes aqui.33. La policia admitio que rara vez habfan
tenido un caso asi.34. Hace solo unas decadas que oimos
hablar por primera vez del SIDA.35. La situacion era tan desesperada que
no tenian esperanzas.36. Hasta tal punto difenan, que se
rompieron las negociaciones.37. Solo despues de una gran discusion
aceptaron el tratado.38. No solo le dio las gracias, sino que le
recompense.39. En ningun sitio del mundo
encontraras gente parecida.40. Tan complicado era el problema que
solo Pedro lo resolvio.
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inversion of the verb after certain adverbs2000
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1. Not until I met him did I realizehow old he was.
2. Only recently did I discover thetruth.
3. Here comes Peter.4. I had no money, nor did I know
where I could get it.5. Not until I visited him did I
realize how ill he was.6. So suspicious did she become
that she trusted no one.7. Only by shouting was he able to
make himself understood.8. Not only did he ring me up on
Thursday, but also on Saturday.9. Never again should such a
situation be allowed to happen.10. Hardly ever did they manage to
meet unobserved.11. Hardly had he finished his meal
when he was hungry again.12. Never before had he been asked
to do such a job.13. Not until both sides accept the
treaty will there be peace.14. On no account must this plug be
touched.15. Only when they threatened to
kill them did he change course.16. Not until then did he realize that
he had lost his wallet.17. Nowhere in the world will you
find such a lot of aristocracy.18. Rarely have I seen so much
interest in the state of thecountry.
19. Not only do they steal, but theyalso smash everything.
20. So dense was the smoke that wecouldn't breathe.
21. Not until many years later did thetruth become known.
22. Not for a moment would I doubtyour honesty.
23. Little did the thieves imagine thatthe police had surrounded them.
24. No sooner had he put down thereceiver than the phone rangagain.
25. Not only did he want betterconditions, but he also wantedmore money.
26. On no account must he go back towork before he has recovered.
27. Not for a moment would I doubthis integrity.
28. Such was his fear of failing thathe cheated in the exam.
29. Never before had they convincedhim.
30. On only one previous occasionhave these precautions beentaken.
31. Only yesterday did he mention ittome.
32. Only on one or two occasionshave wild duck been seen here.
33. Seldom had they dealt with sucha case, the police admitted.
34. Only a few decades ago did wehear about AIDS for the first time.
35. So difficult was the situation thatthey didn't have any hope.
36. To such an extent did they differthat the talks broke down.
37. Only after a great deal ofdiscussion did they accept thetreaty.
38. Not only did he thank him, but healso rewarded him.
39. Nowhere in the world will youfind similar people.
40. So complicated was the problemthat only Peter solved it.
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modal verbs: revision
Debe de haber estado dormido
cuando se pego contra el arbol.
Podrfa haberme dado el dinero si
hubiera querido.
Ha hecho todo lo contrario. No puede
haberme entendido.
Podrfa ser una averfa electrica.
Alguien puede haber dejado caer un
cigarrillo.
El incendio podrfa haber empezado
en el atico.
Debo de haberme olvidado de
apagarla.
Ella podrfa haber ido a las tiendas.
Quizanolosepa.
Puede que se haya ido al cine.
No puede haber estado escuchando.
No podia ser el. Esta fuera.
No tienes por que venir esta noche.
Deberias haber ido esta manana.
dPodrfa usted decirme donde le
puedo encontrar?
Puede que este jugando al tenis.
Ella debe de haber estado dormida.
No me dio dinero, pero podia
haberme dado algo.
No tiene dinero, pero puede
conseguirlo.
No quiere hablar conmigo, pero
podrfa hablar contigo.
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21. Deben de habernos estadoescuchando.
22. No podia estar escuchando, estabacon los auriculares.
23. Deberfan haber estado aquf ya.
24. (LPodria hacer una sugerencia?
25. Las pastil las pod nan haberle curadosi las hubiera tornado.
26. Puede que esta medicina te cure.
27. Puede que ese sea nuestro taxi.
28. Tom pregunto quien podrfa ser esamujer.
29. Esto puede que sea de tu primo.
30. iBill? Imposible. No puede ser Bill.Esta en Nueva York.
31. dPodrfa concertar otra entrevista conel director?
32. Ella podrfa haberse olvidado dedecfrtelo.
33. Puede que haya perdido la Have.
34. iPuedo sentarme?
35. Puede usted entrar si lo desea.
36. Ese podria ser nuestro taxi, pero lodudo.
37. Podria haber perdido sus Haves.
38. Murio para que otros pudieran vivir.
39. dQue edad puede tener Margaret?
40. Que seais los dos muy felices.
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modal verbs: revision
1. He must have been asleep whenhe bumped into the tree.
2. He could have given me themoney if he had wanted.
3. He has done the opposite. Hecan't have understood me.
4. It could be an electrical fault.
5. Someone may have dropped acigarette.
6. The fire might have started inthe attic.
7. I must have forgotten to switchit off.
a She might have gone to theshops.
9. He may not know about it.
10. He may have gone to thecinema.
11. He can't have been listening.
12. It couldn't be him. He is nothere.
13. You needn't come tonight.
14. You should have gone thismorning.
15. Could you tell me where I canfind him?
16. He may be playing tennis.
17. She must have been asleep.
18. He didn't give meany money,but he could havegiven mesome.
19. He hasn't got any money, but hecan get it.
20. He doesn't want to speak to me,but he could speak to you.
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21. They must have been listeningto us.
22. She couldn't be listening; she'swearing headphones.
23. They should have been herealready.
24. Might I make a suggestion?
25. The pills might have cured himif he had taken them.
26. This medicine may cure you.
27. That might be our taxi.
28. Tom asked who that womanmight be.
29. This may be your cousin's.
30. Bill? Impossible. It can't be Bill.He is in New York.
31. Could I arrange anothermeeting with the manager?
32. She might have forgotten totell you.
33. He might have lost his key.
34. May I sit down?
35. You may come in if you wish.
36. That could/might be our taxi,but I doubt it.
37. He might have lost his keys.
38. He died so that others mightlive.
39. How old could/might Margaretbe?
40. May you both be very happy.
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the one who/that/which - the one with2000
frases bilinguesnivel E
1. Esebarcoeselquesehundioen labahia.
2. Este es el chico que gano lacarrera.
3. Este es el tesoro que estuvoperdidotantoanos.
4. '<LQue villa quieres?"La que tienepiscina/
5. Este hombre es el que dio laconferenda.
6. YQue coche compramos?"EI quetiene luces centelleantes/
7. Esta es la conferencia en la queestoy interesado.
a xiQue gatito te gusta?"EI que tienela cabeza negra/
9. Esta rama es la que hay que cortar.
10. YQue cuadro prefieres?"EI quetiene el marco dorado.'
11. Esos arboles son los que tienen queserplantados.
12. Este hombre es el que vimosayer.
13. Esta ventana es la que tienes quepintar.
14. Esta baterfa es la que tienes quecambiar.
15. Esta camisa es la que tienes quela van
16. Estos cuadros son los que robarondel museo.
17. Esta gente es la que quiere emigrar.
18. Eseordenadoreselquevendentanbarato.
19. Este banco es en el que viajamos.
20. Esa casa es en la que vivieron tusabuelos.
21. Estos jugadores son los que ganaronel partido.
22. '(iCual es tu hermano?"EI del pelocorto/
23. Esos libros son los que yo querfacomprar.
24. La chica rubia es la que dijo eso.
25. Esa teja es la que se cayo de tutejado.
26. YCual es tu novio?"EI del pelo largo/
27. Estos chicos son los que nos indicaronel camino.
28. Ella es a quien di el paquete.
29. Este caballo es el que gano el GrandNational.
30. Estas casas son las que nos gustan.
31. Esos ninos son los que vinieroncantando.
32. Estas canciones son las quecantabamos.
33. Estos arboles son los que cortaron.
34. Este libroes el que acabode leer.
35. Ese artista es el que ha pintado elcuadro.
36. Esamujereslaqueacabadedaraluz.
37. Mi tio es el del bigote.
38. Estas antiguedades son las quealcanzaron un precio tan alto.
39. Este hombre es el que me dio elpaquete.
40. Estos gamberros son los querompieron el escaparate.
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the one who/that/which - the one with2000
bilingual phraseslevel El
1. That ship is the one that/ whichsunk in the bay.
2. This is the boy that/ who wonthe race.
3. This is the treasure that/ whichwas lost for so many years.
4. 'Which villa do you want?' 'Theone with the swimming pool/
5. This man is the one who/thatgave the lecture.
6. 'Which car shall we buy?' 'Theone with the flashing lights/
7. This is the lecture that/which Iam interested in.
a 'Which kitten do you like?' Theone with the black head/
9. This branch is the one that/which has to be cut off.
10. 'Which picture do you prefer?''The one with the golden frame/
11. Those trees are the ones that/which have to be planted.
12. This man is the one who/whom/that we saw yesterday.
13. This window is the one that/which you have to paint.
14. This battery is the one that/which you have to change.
15. This shirt is the one that/ whichyou have to wash.
16. These pictures are the onesthat/which were stolen from themuseum.
17. These people are the ones that/who want to emigrate.
18. That computer is the one which/that they sell so cheap.
19. This ship is the one that/whichwe travelled in.
20. That house is the one that/which your grandparents lived in.
21. These players are the ones that/who won the match.
22. 'Which one is your brother?' 'Theone with short hair/
23. Those books are the ones that/which I wanted to buy.
24. The girl with blond hair is theone who/that said that.
25. That tile is the one that/whichfell from your roof.
26. 'Which one is your boyfriend?''The one with long hair .
27. These boys are the ones who/that showed us the way.
28. She is the one whom/who/thatI gave the packet to.
29. This horse is the one that/ whichwon the Grand National.
30. These houses are the ones that/which we like.
31. Those children are the onesthat/who came singing.
32. These songs are the ones that/which we sang.
33. These trees are the ones that/which they cut.
34. This book is the one that/ whichI have just read.
35. That artist is the one who/thathas painted the picture.
36. That woman is the one who/thathas just had a baby.
37. My uncle is the one with the/amoustache.
38. These antiques are the onesthat/which fetched such a highprice.
39. This man is the one who/thatgave me the packet.
40. These hooligans are the oneswho/that broke the shopwindow.
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once, now that, when, first time, ever, never+ present perfect
2000frases bilingues
nivel El
1. Una vez que has visto un tigre, loshas visto todos.
z dHas estado alguna vez en Paris?
3. No he estado nunca en Sudamerica.
4. Te sentiras mejor cuando hayasconfesado tus culpas.
5. Ahora que has tenido exito en la vida,<ite sientes mejor?
6. dHas comido langosta alguna vez?
7. Una vez que toma una decision, nadale hace cambiar de parecer.
a Ahora que tenemos coche, podemosirnos de vacaciones.
9. Cuando terminesdedardemamaralbebe, tienes que banarle.
10. Una vez hayas cruzado esa ifnea, nohay vuelta atras.
11. Hablare contigo cuando hayaterminado con el.
12. Ahora que has terminado tu libra,vamos de vacaciones.
13. Cuando terminen de pintar en un ladotienen, que empezaren el otro.
14. dHas estado en un safari alguna vez?
is. Una vez hayas terminado tusestudios, tendras que trabajar.
16. Esta es la primera vez que bebowhisky.
17. Esta es la cuarta vez que se enamoraeste afio.
is. No he hablado nunca con elpresidente.
19. Una vez hayamos pintado lahabitacion, podemos trasladarnos.
20. Ahora que lo has terminado, destascontento?
21. Ahora que eres mayor, dvas acasarte?
22. Cuando le has hablado un par deveces, te acostumbras a el.
23. Esta es la primera vez que me sientorelajado desde hace meses.
24. dHas estado alguna vez enamorado?
25. Una vez que has visto un ordenador,los has visto todos.
26. Es la tercera vez que dices eso.
27. Ahora que hemos pagado todas lasdeudas, podemos comprarnos coche.
28. Una vez que te has tirado enparacafdas, pierdes el miedo.
29. Ahora que el tiempo ha cambiado,podemos irnos.
30. Cuando has trabajado duro toda tuvida, mereces un descanso.
31. <LHas estado alguna vez en unasituacion tan embarazosa?
32. Es la cuarta vez que telodigo.
33. Una vez que firmas un contrato,tienes que cumplirlo.
34. Ahora que tenemos un yate,podemos ir a navegar.
35. Cuando hayas terminado de hablar,ven a verme.
36. Una vez hayas cruzado la frontera,no puedes volver.
37. Esta es la decima vez que lo intento.
38. No he estado nunca en Egipto.
39. Cuando hayas acabado de lavar losplatos, barrelacocina.
40. Una vez que lo has dado, no puedespedirlode vuelta.
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once, now that, when, first time, ever, never+ present perfect
2000bilingual phrases
level 4
1. Once you have seen one tiger,you have seen them all.
2. Have you ever been to Paris?
3. I have never been to SouthAmerica.
4. You'll feel better when you haveconfessed your guilt.
5. Now that you have succeeded inlife, do you feel better?
6. Have you ever eaten lobster?
7. Once he has made up his mind,nothing makes him change it.
a Now that we have a car, we cango on holiday.
9. When you finish feeding thebaby, you have to bath him.
10. Once you have crossed that line,there is no return.
11. I'll have a word with you once Ihave finished with him.
12. Now that you have finished yourbook, let's go on holiday.
13. When they finish painting at oneend, they have to start at theother.
14. Have you ever been on safari?
15. Once you have finished yourstudies, you'll have to work.
16. This is the first time I've drunkwhisky.
17. This is the fourth time that hehas fallen in love this year.
18. I have never spoken to/with thepresident.
19. Once we have painted the room,we can move in.
20. Now that you have finished it,are you happy?
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21. Now that you've grown up, areyou going to get married?
22. Once you have spoken to him acouple of times, you get used tohim.
23. This is the first time that I've feltrelaxed for months.
24. Have you ever been in love?25. Once you've seen one computer,
you've seen them all.26. This is the third time you've said
that.27. Now that we have paid all our
debts, we can buy a car.28. Once you have made a parachute
jump, you lose your fear.29. Now that the weather has
changed, we can leave.30. When you have worked hard all
your life, you deserve a rest.31. Have you ever been in such an
embarrassing situation?32. It's the fourth time I've told you.33. Once you sign a contract, you
have to honour it.34. Now that we've got a yacht, we
can go sailing.35. When you've finished talking
come to see me/and see me.36. Once you've crossed the
frontier, you can't come back.37. This is the tenth time I've tried
it.38. I have never been to Egypt.39. When you have finished washing
the dishes, sweep the kitchen.40. Once you've given it away, you
can't ask for it back.
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El pan es comido por el perro.
La leche fue bebida por el gato.
Las compras seran hechas porella.
Se le considera el mejor jugador del
mundo.
Para mafiana la fabrica llevaracerrada dos anos.
El pan habrfa sido comprado por ella.
La comida ha sido hecha por mimadre.
Se cree que este cocinero es el mejor
del pafs.
Este pan ha sido hecho en esta
panaderfa.
Se penso que Galileo era hereje.
A Bill le robaron el pasaporte en el
aeropuerto.
Para manana por la manana, llevara
36 horas desaparecido.
Nos estan pintando la habitation en
este momento.
Le rompieron la nariz en una pelea.
Se dice que ese hombre esta loco.
Para las cinco de esta tarde, llevara
tres dfas hecho.
No puedo ensenarte las fotos.Todavia no me las han revelado.
La tarta sera hecha por ella.
No reparo el coche ella misma. Lo
llevo a reparar.
Se considera que este coche es elmas rapido.
21. Esta obra podrfa haber sido escritapor Cervantes.
22. Se cree que este cuadroes una obradearte.
23. Para las cinco, la tregua llevara rota24 horas.
24. Sedicequevuestroequipoeselmejor.
25. Tengo que I leva r pronto este abrigoa limpiar.
26. Se considera que este color es elmas apropiado.
27. La carretera llevara cortada 12 horaspara las dos.
28. Cuando fui, la casa ya habia sidoterminada.
29. Se cree que este chico es el masrapido.
30. Este coche se considera el mas carodel mundo.
31. Estelibrohasidoescritopormipadre.
32. Los pasteles seran comidos por losninos.
33. Los alumnos serian ensenados porella.
34. Se le considera el mejor escritorteatral de todos los tiempos.
35. Podfas haberme dicho lo que iba aocurrir.
36. Se dice que el fin del mundo estacerca.
37. Segun el, el jarron habria sido hechopor los romanos.
38. El edificio habfa sido construido poruna multinacional.
39. Este muro sera derribado dentro deunos dfas.
40. El nuevo prototipo ha sido yaconstruido.
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passives: all tenses - is considered/thought/said to be/have something done/will have been + past participle
2000bilingual phrases
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1. The bread is eaten by the dog.
2. The milk was drunk by the cat.
3. The shopping will be done byher.
4. He is considered to be the bestplayer in the world.
5. By tomorrow the factory willhave been closed for two years.
6. The bread would have beenbought by her.
7. The meal has been made by mymother.
a It is thought that this cook is thebest in the country.
9. This bread has been made at thisbaker's.
10. It was thought that Galileo wasa heretic/Galileo was thought tobe a heretic.
11. Bill had his passport stolen in theairport.
12. By tomorrow morning he willhave been gone for 36 hours.
13. We are having the room paintedat the moment.
14. He had his nose broken in afight.
15. It is said that that man is mad.
16. By five this afternoon it willhave been done for three days.
17. I can't show you thephotographs. I don't have thefilm developed yet.
18. The cake will be made by her.19. She didn't repair the car herself.
She had it repaired.
20. This car is considered to be thefastest.
21. This work might have beenwritten by Cervantes.
22. This picture is thought to be amasterpiece.
23. By five o'clock the truce willhave been broken for 24 hours.
24. Your team is said to be the best.25. I must have this coat cleaned
soon.26. This colour is considered to be
the most suitable one.27. The road will have been closed
for 12 hours by two o'clock.28. When I went, the house had
already been finished.29. This boy is thought to be the
fastest.30. This car is considered to be the
most expensive (one) in theworld.
31. This book has been written bymy father.
32. The cakes will be eaten by thechildren.
33. The pupils would be taught byher.
34. He's considered to be the bestplaywright of all times.
35. You could have told me whatwas going to happen.
36. The end of the world is said tobe near.
37. According to him, the vase wouldhave been made by the Romans.
38. The building had been built by amultinational company.
39. This wall will be knocked downin a few days.
40. The new prototype has alreadybeen built.
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reported speecn:wish, would rather/sooner - it's time
2000frases bilingues
nivel E3
i. Dijo que le gustaban todas laschicas.
z Reconocio que habfa cometido unaequivocation.
3. Dijo que iria si pudiera.
4. La nina dijo que cumpliria 10 anosal dfa siguiente.
5. El vendedor me advirtio que leyeralas instrucciones.
6. La mujer le explico que nuncacomfa carne.
7. Dijeron que habian sido felices en laisla desierta.
a Dijeron que solo estabanbromeando.
9. Pregunto si hacia frfo.
10. Dijo que habia estado alii antes.
11. Maria dijo que preferina quefueramos con ellas.
12. Ella dijo que su hermano podriaveniresta noche.
13. Tom dijo que ojala no tuviera que ira la escuela.
14. Dijo que podrfa pasarnos las cartasa maquina.
15. El guardia dijo que no debenamos irtan deprisa.
16. Dijo que ya era hora de queempezaramos.
17. Tu hermano me aconsejo quefueramos mas deprisa.
18. Dijo que estaria encantado.
19. Dijeron en la tele que podria Hover.
20. Me dijo que habfan estadoesperandome.
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21. Me pregunto que edad tenfa.
22. Dijo que estaba cansado, y que seiba a la cama.
23. Explico que no sabfa que estabamosaquf.
24. Dijo que, si tuviera unaherramienta, podrfa arreglarlo.
25. Dijeron que nunca se habian vistoantes.
26. Dijo que no me habia reconocido.
27. Tu amigo ha dicho que vendria abuscarte a las siete.
28. Dijeron que iban a ir solos.
29. Tu hijo dice que ojala estuvieran devacaciones.
30. Dijo que ojala hiciera buen tiempo.
31. Tu marido ha llamado; dice quevendra tarde.
32. Me aconsejaron que solicitara eltrabajo.
33. Dijo que ya era hora que dejaramosdeperder el tiempo.
34. Dijo que haria los deberes a lanoche.
35. Tu padre dijo que vendrfa sipudiera.
36. La joven dijo que estaba esperandoa su novio.
37. Los obreros dijeron que no irfan a lahuelga.
38. Dijeron que estaban pensando envender el coche.
39. Dijo que estaba harto, y que se iba.
40. Reconocio que se habia enamoradodeella.
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2000bilingual phrases
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1. He said that he liked all the girls.
2. He recognized that he had madea mistake.
3. He said that he would go if hecould.
4. The girl said that she'd be tenthe next day.
5. The salesman advised me toread the instructions.
6. The woman explained to himthat she never ate meat.
7. They said that they had beenhappy on the desert island.
8. They said that they were onlyjoking.
9. He asked if it was cold.
10. He said that he had been therebefore.
11. Mary said that she'd rather wewent with them.
12. She said that her brother mightcome tonight.
13. Tom said that he wished hedidn't have to go to school.
14. She said that she might type theletters.
15. The policeman said that weshouldn't go so fast.
16. He said it was time we started.
17. Your brother advised me to gofaster.
18. He said that he'd be delighted.
19. They said on the telly that itmight rain.
20. He told me that they had beenwaiting for me.
21. He asked me how old I was.
22. He said he was tired, and he wasgoing to bed.
23. He explained that he didn't know(that) we were here.
24. He said that if he had a tool hecould mend it.
25. They said that they had nevermet before.
26. He said that he had notrecognized me.
27. Your friend said that he'd cometo fetch you at seven.
28. They said that they were goingalone.
29. You son says that he wishesthey were on holiday.
30. He said that he wished theweather was good.
31. Your husband has called; hesays that he will come late.
32. They advised me to apply for thejob.
33. He said that it was time westopped wasting our time.
34. He said that he'd do hishomework in the evening.
35. Your father said that he wouldcome if he could.
36. The young girl said that she waswaiting for her boyfriend.
37. The workers said that theywouldn't go on strike.
38. They said that they werethinking of selling the car.
39. He said that he was fed up, andthat he was going.
40. He admitted that he had fallen inlove with her.
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Mi padre se nego a prestarle dinero.
Mi madre se ofrecio a ayudarla.
Querfa saber donde estaba laestacion.
Se quejaba de que le dolfa todo elcuerpo.
Anuncio que habfan ganado labatalla.
El sugirio iral cine.
Ella amenazo con matarle.
Insistio en que fueramos a verle.
Estuvo de acuerdo con que, si haciamal tiempo, no podnamos ir.
Prometio a su mujer que volveria.
Me pregunto que tenia en misbolsillos.
El camarero queria saber si tomarfasopa.
Exclamo que era una sorpresavernos.
El profesor les grito que pararan dehacer ruido.
El chico admitio que habia roto laventana.
El hombre contesto que conocfa susderechos.
Su novio le susurro que la queria.
Nos aseguro que no lo haria.
Se excuso por llegartarde.
Se faroleo que hablaba cincoidiomas.
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21. El hombre reclame que el coche erasuyo.
22. Estuvieron de acuerdo que nopodrian hacerlo separados.
23. Me prometio que me devolveria eldinero al mes siguiente.
24. Objeto que le llevana muchotiempo.
25. Dijo con desprecio que noescucharfa a gente de baja calana.
26. Me prometio que me amaria parasiempre.
27. Se excuso por haber dicho eso.
28. El hombre me amenazo conmatarme.
29. Querian saber donde estaba lacomisaria.
30. Ella le pregunto si querfa que fueracon el.
31. El hombre dijo que no lo habiarobado.
32. Mascullo que el profesor no sabfaloquedecia.
33. Le avise que no lo hiciera.
34. Admitio haber robado el dinero.
35. Aseguro que la victoria serfa suya.
36. Gruno que le dolian todos loshuesos.
37. Anadioqueesoeraotroproblema.
38. Nego haberse llevado losdocumentos.
39. Ella se preguntaba si le volveria aver.
40. Se ofrecio devolverle el dinero encuanto cobra ra.
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1. My father refused to lend himany money.
2. My mother offered to help her.
3. She wanted to know where thestation was.
4. She complained that her wholebody ached.
5. He announced that they had wonthe battle.
6. He suggested going to thecinema.
7. She threatened that she wouldkill him.
a He insisted that we should go tosee him.
9. He agreed that if the weatherwas bad we couldn't go.
10. He promised his wife that he'dbe back.
11. He asked me what I had in mypockets.
12. The waiter wanted to know if Iwould have soup.
13. He exclaimed that it was asurprise to see us.
14. The teacher shouted at them tostop making noise.
15. The boy admitted breaking/having broken the window.
16. The man answered that he knewhis rights.
17. Her boyfriend whispered that heloved her.
18. He assured us that he wouldn'tdo it.
19. He apologized for being late.
20. He boasted that he spoke fivelanguages.
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21. The man claimed that the carwas his.
22. They agreed that they couldn'tdo it separately.
23. He promised that he'd give methe money back the next month.
24. He objected that it would takehim a long time.
25. He sneered when he said hewouldn't listen to low-classpeople.
26. He promised me that he wouldlove me forever.
27. He apologized for saying/having said that.
28. The man threatened that hewould kill me.
29. They wanted to know where thepolice station was.
30. She asked him if he wanted herto go with him.
31. The man protested that he hadn'tstolen it.
32. He muttered that the teacherdidn't know what he was talkingabout.
33. I warned him not to do it.34. He admitted having stolen the
money.35. He assured that the victory
would be theirs.36. He groaned that all his bones
ached.37. He added that that was another
problem.38. He denied having taken the
documents.39. She wondered if she would see
him again.40. He offered to give the money
back as soon as he got paid.
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frases bilinguesnivel B
i. Me acuerdo de haber lefdo algo enlos periodicos sobre aquello.
z Me acordare de cerrar las ventanasantes de salir.
3. <i.No entiendes el jeroglifico? Pruebadandolelavuelta.
4. Vamos a intentar ganar.
5. Cada dos horas paramos el cochepara cambiarde asientos.
6. Teneis que parar/dejar de hacer eseruido.
7. Me pare para comprar el periodico.
a No podfa parar de reirse.
a 'Tengo dolor de garganta/'Pruebacon estas pastillas/
10. Nopuedo impedirque hablea laPrensa.
11. Intente colgar este cuadro, pero nopude.
12. 'No puedo parar de estornudar/'Prueba conteniendo la respiracion/
13. Ninos, parad de hablar.
14. Nunca olvidare haber visto aaquellas pobres gentes muriendose.
15. No te olvides de echar la carta, ieh!
16. Nunca olvidare haber visto nacer ami hija.
17. Un dia lamentaras haber perdido eltiempo.
18. No recuerdo haber cerrado lapuerta,dytu?
19. <LTe acordaste de cerrar la puerta?
20. Recuerdo haber lefdo algo sobre eltifon.
21. Lamento haber gastado tantodinero.
22. Lamento informarte de que hassuspendido.
23. Nunca olvidare haber visitado aquelmuseo.
24. Todavia recuerdo como mi madrenos contaba cuentos.
25. Acuerdate de sacar el perro apasear.
26. Recuerdo haber vivido en estebarrio hace muchos anos.
27. No te olvides de mandarnos unapostal.
28. Acuerdate de llamarme por lamanana.
29. No me olvidare de llamarte.
30. Siento informarles de que su abueloha muerto.
31. Nunca olvidare haber conocido alpresidente.
32. Muchos nunca olvidaran el oir caerlas bombas.
33. Me olvide de dejarte una nota.
34. Debes intentar entender miproblema.
35. dPor que no pruebas poniendo unavalla?
36. dPorquenointentasponerunavalla?
37. Se acordo de enviar las cartas,<Lno?
38. dPor que no pruebas pintandolo derojo?
39. Se acuerda perfectamente de haberechado las cartas.
40. Siento decirle que esta ustedarrestado.
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bilingual phraseslevel 4
1. I remember reading somethingin the papers about that.
2. I'II remember to close thewindows before going out.
3. Don't you understand the picturepuzzle? Try turning it upsidedown.
4. We are going to try to win.
5. Every two hours we stop the carto change seats.
6. You must stop making that noise.
7. I stopped to buy the paper.
a He couldn't stop laughing.
9. 'I've got a sore throat.' "Trytaking these pills.'
10. I can't stop him/her fromtalking to the press.
11. I tried to hang this picture, but Icouldn't.
12. 'I can't stop sneezing.' "Tryholding your breath.'
13. Children, stop talking.
14. I'll never forget seeing thosepoor people dying.
15. Don't forget to post the letter,will you!
16. I'll never forget seeing mydaughter being born.
17. One day you'll regret wasting/having wasted your time.
18. I don't remember locking thedoor, do you?
19. Did you remember to lock thedoor?
20. I remember reading somethingabout the typhoon.
21. I regret spending so muchmoney.
22. I'm sorry to inform you that youhave failed.
23. I'll never forget visiting thatmuseum.
24. I still remember my mothertelling us stories.
25. Remember to take the dog for awalk.
26. I remember living in this areamany years ago.
27. Don't forget to send us apostcard.
28. Remember to give me a ring inthe morning.
29. I won't forget to give you a call.
30. I'm sorry to inform you that yourgrandfather has died.
31. I'll never forget meeting thepresident.
32. Many will never forget hearingthe bombs falling.
33. I forgot to leave you a note.
34. You must try to understand myproblem.
35. Why don't you try putting up afence?
36. Why don't you try to put up afence?
37. He remembered to send theletters, didn't he?
38. Why don't you try painting itred?
39. He clearly remembers postingthe letters.
40. I'm sorry to tell you that you areunder arrest.
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suffixes and prefixes
1. EE. UU. es una superpotencia.
2. Tenemos un exceso de trabajo.
3. Todos hemos sufrido unatransformation.
4. Hemos sufrido una malaadministration.
5. Tenia un apellido muy raro.
6. En la posguerra habfa muchapobreza.
7. Era debido al mal funcionamientodel aparato.
8. Estuvieron bailando 24 horas sinparar.
9. Era un aparato viejisimo,antediluviano.
10. A primeros de siglo echaron unoscables transatlanticos.
11. En America la mayorfa de la genteesanticomunista.
12. La Residencia era para deficientesmentales.
13. Hay una sobrecarga en las Imeas.
14. Las letras a.m. significan'antemeridiano'.
15. Una ola de violencia recorreEuropa.
16. Es una competition entre Estados.
17. Ha venido un paquete a portepagado.
18. Al cadaver van a hacerle laautopsia.
19. Todo lo anteriormente dicho esconfidential.
20. Trabaja en un hospital infantil.
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21. Esta es una palabra sin sentido.
22. Tu hijo es un chico muy descuidado.
23. Estoesun volti metro yesounampenmetro.
24. Tienes que distribuir estos panfletosy folletos.
25. Tuvo una ninez muy desgraciada.
26. Mi hijo ha ganado una beca.
27. Es un joven muy problematico.
28. Soy muy aficionado a la grafologia.
29. Mira al velocimetro para ver a quevelocidad vamos.
30. Esta chica es camarera y aquella,actriz.
31. Fue muy estupido de tu parte hacereso.
32. Fue una situation muy divertida.
33. Jim es un joven muy capacitado.
34. Estaba muerto, sin vida.
35. Me sentia impotente ante talsituation.
36. Hemos pasado muchas dificultades.
37. Era una persona muy responsable.
38. El Sr. Johnson es una persona muyinstruida.
39. Erase una vez una bruja malvada ...
40. En la puerta habia un viejoharapiento.
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1. The USA is a superpower.
2. We are overworked.
3. We have all undergone atransformation.
4. We have suffered frommaladministration.
5. He had a very strange surname.
6. In the post-war period therewas a lot of poverty.
7. It was due to the malfunction ofthe apparatus/device.
a They were dancing 24 hoursnon-stop.
9. It was a very old piece ofapparatus.
10. At the beginning of the centurythey laid transatlantic cables.
11. In America most people areanticommunist.
12. The home was for mentallyhandicapped people.
13. There is an overload on thelines.
14. The letters'A.M.'stand for'antemeridiem.'
15. An outbreak of violence is goingthrough Europe.
16. It is an interstate competition.
17. A post-paid parcel has arrived.
18. The body is to undergo apostmortem examination.
19. The foregoing is confidential.
20. He works in a children'shospital.
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21. This is a meaningless word.
22. Your son is a very careless boy.
23. This is a voltmeter and that is anammeter.
24. You have to give out thesepamphlets and leaflets.
25. He had a very unhappychildhood.
26. My son has won a scholarship/grant.
27. He is a very troublesome boy.
28. I'm very fond of graphology.
29. Look at the speedometer to seethe speed we are doing.
30. This girl is a waitress and thatone is an actress.
31. It was very foolish of you to dothat.
32. It was a very humoroussituation.
33. Jim is a very capable youngman.
34. He was dead, lifeless.
35. I felt powerless in that situation.36. We have suffered many
hardships.
37. He/She was a very responsibleperson.
38. Mr Johnson is a very learnedperson.
39. Once upon a time there was awicked witch...
40. A ragged old man stood at thedoor.
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compound nouns
i. iPor que no saltas desde eltrampolin?
z Llevaba un precioso vestido denoche.
3. Guardaba su dinero en una vieja cajade galletas.
4. Pago el importe y recogio el billetedel autobus.
5. Echan una pelfcula de misterio en elOdeon.
6. Tenemos que pagar la cuenta deltelefono manana.
7. La joven tenia un precioso pelodorado.
a Llevaba puesto un grueso jersey delana.
9. Tiraron abajo la vieja puerta demadera.
10. Vestfa elegantes camisas de seda.
n. Pusoenelsobreunsellodediezpeniques.
12. Losjugadores correteaban por elcampodefutbol.
13. Me gusta leer historias de detectives.
R El fregadero de la cocina esta roto.
is. He perdido la Nave del coche.
16. Voy a coger unas vacaciones de tressemanas.
17. Fuimos a dar un paseo de dos horas.
18. El medico del pueblo vivia en unacasadepiedra.
19. Esta es una vieja blusa de algodon.
20. Mi hermano es un buen jinete.
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21. Varies trabajadores iban a abrir unagujero en la carretera.
22. Saco de una estanteria las tazas decafe.
23. Sirvio el te en una tetera vieja yagrietada.
24. Va a haber un rally de coches estedomingo cerca de aquf.
25. Va a ser un bonito partido de futbol.
26. Descubrio una fabulosa mina de oro.
27. Mi vecino es librero.
28. iTienes un abridor de latas, porcasualidad?
29. Giro el porno de la puerta.
30. Habia un precioso maniqui en elescaparate.
31. El taxista resulto ser una personacampechana.
32. En mayo hay flores de primavera entodos los sitios.
33. Las campanas de la iglesia estabanrepicando.
34. El tanque de gasolina estaba vacfo.
35. Metio la palanca de cambios ensegunda.
36. No me gustan las historias defantasmas.
37. Encontre esta ganga en un mercadocallejero.
38. Hubo un atraco en el banco.
39. Cogimos a un autoestopista en/lacarretera.
40. Puso la manteca en la sarten.
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compound nouns
1. Why don't you jump from thespring-board?
2. She wore a beautiful eveningdress.
3. He kept his money in an oldbiscuit tin.
4. He paid the fare and collectedthe bus ticket.
5. They put on a mystery film atthe Odeon.
6. We have to pay the telephonebill tomorrow.
7. The young girl had beautifulgolden hair.
a He wore a thick woollenpullover.
9. They knocked down the oldwooden door.
10. He wore smart silk shirts.
11. He put a ten-pence stamp on theenvelope.
12. The players ran about on thefootball field.
13. I like reading detective stories.
14. The kitchen sink is broken.
15. I have lost the car key.
16. I'm going to take a three-weekholiday.
17. We went for a two-hour walk.
18. The village doctor lived in astone house.
19. This is an old cotton blouse.
20. My brother is a good horseman.
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21. Several workmen were going todig a hole in the road.
22. She took the coffee cups out of asideboard.
23. She served the tea out of an oldcracked teapot.
24. There is going to be a car rallynext Sunday near here.
25. It's going to be a nice footballmatch.
26. He discovered a fabulous goldmine.
27. My neighbour is a bookseller.
28. Have you got a tin opener, byany chance?
29. He turned the doorknob.
30. There was a beautifulmannequin in the shop window.
31. The taxi driver turned out tobe a very jolly type of man.
32. There are spring flowerseverywhere in May.
33. The church bells were ringing.
34. The petrol tank was empty.
35. He pushed the gear lever intosecond gear.
36. I don't like ghost stories.
37. I found this bargain in a streetmarket.
38. There was a holdup at the bank.
39. We picked up a hitchhiker on theroad.
40. She put the fat into the fryingpan.
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tenses: general revision and contrast2000
frases bilinguesnivel E
i. Jim, comes demasiado.
z Tu hijo esta comiendo un bocadillo.
3. Ayercomiste demasiado.
4. Todavfa estaban tomando el cafecuando llegamos.
5. Iba a tomar una taza de cafecuando llegasteis.
6. d Esta roto? Lo arreglare esta noche.
7. Estatardevoyajugarun partidodetenis.
a Comeria si tuviera hambre.
9. Si no me hubieras avisado, todavfaestaria esperando.
10. Has escrito un libra muyinteresante.
11. Llevo escribiendo libros desde los20 anos.
12. Todavia no habfan terminadocuando llegue.
13. Para cuando tu vengas, yo ya habreterminado.
14. Para fin de afio, llevare 20 anostrabajando en la empresa.
15. Si nohubierasidoporti, habrfaestado esperando horas.
16. Dejameircontigo.
17. Nifios, corned todo lo que querais.
18. Que venga Pedro a verme.
19. Juguemos a las cartas.
20. Que vengan los nifios a verme.
21. Los corredores todavia estancorriendo.
22. No habia terminado de hablarcuando llegamos.
23. No habremos estado comprandoesto para nada, d'no?
24. d'Ha estado trabajando para ti todoestetiempo?
25. Los nifios no rompieron la ventana,dno?
26. d'Has estado conduciendo todo elcamino?
27. Yo conducirfa si tuviera que hacerlo.
28. El no habrfa creido la historia.
29. Estaremos vendiendo cacahuetespronto si no mejoran las cosas.
30. d'Navegabastuenaquelveleroquevimos en la bahia?
31. Cuando fuimosallf, los ninos nohabian llegado todavia.
32. d'Crees tu que habremos terminadopara manana al mediodia?
33. No estas cantando en ese corotodavia, d'no?
34. Todavia estarfa jugando si nohubiera tenido esa lesion.
35. Llevamos anos respirando airecontaminado.
36. No habremos estado cambiando elmundo para nada, d'no?
37. d'No abrio el la puerta?
38. d'No habia yo cerrado la ventana?
39. No estarfas escribiendo historiascortas en ese caso, d'no?
40. d'No esta escribiendo novelas deloeste?
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10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Jim, you eat too much.
Your son is eating a sandwich.
You ate too much yesterday.
They were still having coffeewhen we arrived.
I was going to have a cup ofcoffee when you arrived.
Is it broken? I'll repair ittonight.
I'm going to play a tennismatch this afternoon.
I would eat if I were hungry.
If you hadn't warned me, Iwould still be waiting.
You have written a veryinteresting book.
I've been writing books since Iwas 20.
They still hadn't finished whenI arrived.
By the time you come, I'll havealready finished.
By the end of the year, I'll havebeen working in the firm for 20years.
If it hadn't been for you, Iwould have been waiting forhours.
Let me go with you.
Children, eat all you want.
Let Peter come to see me.
Let's play cards.
Let the children come to seeme.
21. The runners are still running.
22. He hadn't finished speakingwhen we arrived.
23. We won't have bought this fornothing, will we?
24. Has he been working for youall this time?
25. The children didn't break thewindow, did they?
26. Have you been driving all theway?
27. I would drive if I had to.
28. He wouldn't have believed thestory.
29. We'll soon be selling peanuts ifthings don't improve.
30. Were you sailing in that sailingboat we saw in the bay?
31. When we got there the childrenhad not arrived yet.
32. Do you think we'll havefinished by tomorrow atmidday?
33. You are not singing in thatchoir yet, are you?
34. He would still be playing if hehadn't had that injury.
35. We have been breathingcontaminated air for years.
36. We won't have been changingthe world for nothing, will we?
37. Didn't he open the door?
38. Hadn't I closed the window?
39. You wouldn't still be writingshort stories in that case,would you?
40. Isn't he writing westerns?
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phrasal verbs 12000
frases bilinguesnivel B
i. Estoy a favor de hacerhuelga.
z Depende del Gobierno el haceralgo.
3. Tienes que tomar en considerationestos kilometros de mas.
4. La tormenta por fin se apaciguo.
5. YEsta en la cama?"No, estalevantado/
6. Cuando mueras, tendras queresponder de tus actos.
7. Es mas de medianoche y estoycansado. Creo que me retirare.
a <LQue estara tramando ese chico?
9. Pedi una tonica con ginebra.
10. Debesdarcuentadetusacciones.
11. Algunodesusamigostodaslasnoches le pide salir.
12. No me pidio que entrara; me tuvoen la puerta.
13. Existe un temor real a que la guerraestalle pronto.
14. YEsta tu hija en casa?"No, estafuera/
15. Estoy a favor de medidas muyestrictas.
16. Nuestro director siempre respalda asus profesores.
17. Enelano 1918, porfinterminolaguerra.
18. Esta fuera pero volvera para lascuatro.
19. Me temo que te espera un buensusto.
20. Los ninos retrocedieron asustados.
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21. Muchos de los problemas sondebidos a la falta de agua.
22. No sirve de nada discutir sobrequientiene que pagan
23. Ami amigo no legustael jazz.
24. La organization esta pidiendofondos al Gobierno.
25. Me ocupare de la cena si tu friegas.
26. Se echo atras al ver los costes tanaltos.
27. No hay nadie que respalde nuestrapetition.
28. No habia contado con la llegada desu suegra.
29. Le estan cuidando las monjas.
30. La autoridades se oponen a que sefume en las oficinas.
31. El beber demasiado esta mal vistoen esta comunidad.
32. Si lo que buscas es dinero, te hasequivocado de persona.
33. Les espere casi una hora pero noaperecieron.
34. El gigante se llevo a todos los ninos.
35. Vieron como la patrullera se lesechaba encima.
36. Se trata de la vida africana.
37. Escuchame hasta que termine.
38. <LQue fue de los tres reclutas?
39. Los colegios cierran la proximasemana. Casi estamos envacaciones.
40. Vivo en el numero 32 de RutherfordStreet. Pasate si estas por el barrio.
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phrasal verbs 1
1. I'm for striking.
2. It's up to the government to dosomething.
3. You have to allow for theseextra miles.
4. The storm was finally over.
5. 'Is he in bed?' 'No, he is up/
6. When you die you'll have toanswer for your acts.
7. It's past midnight and I'm tired.I think I'll turn in.
8. I wonder what that boy isup to?
9. I asked for a gin and tonic.
10. You must account for youractions.
11. One of her boyfriends usuallyasks her out every evening.
12. She didn't ask me in; she keptme at the door.
13. There is a very real fear thatwar may break out soon.
14. 'Is your daughter in?' 'No, sheis out.'
15. I am in favour of strictmeasures.
16. Our headmaster always backsup his teachers.
17. In the year 1918 at last thewar was over.
18. He is out but he'll be back byfour.
19. I'm afraid you're in for a shock.
20. The children backed awayafraid.
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21. Many of the problems havearisen from the shortage ofwater.
22. There's no point in arguingabout who has to pay.
23. Jazz doesn't appeal to myfriend.
24. The organization is appealing tothe government for funds.
25. I'll attend to the dinner if youdo the washing-up.
26. He backed down when he sawthe high costs.
27. There is nobody backing up ourpetition.
28. He hadn't bargained on hismother-in-law arriving.
29. He is being cared for by thenuns.
30. The authorities are crackingdown on smoking in the offices.
31. Heavy drinking is frowned onin this community.
32. If what you want is money, youare barking up the wrong tree.
33. I waited nearly an hour forthem, but they didn't turn up.
34. The giant carried all thechildren away.
35. They saw the patrol boatbearing down on them.
36. It bears on African life.
37. Bear me out.
38. What became of the threerecruits?
39. The schools break up nextweek. It's almost holiday-time.
40. I live at 32, Rutherford Street.Drop in if you're in the district.
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i. La pobre Sra. Jones rompio ensollozos.
z El motor se averio por falta demantenimiento.
3. Se evadio de los guardias ydesaparecio en el bosque.
4. Recupero la misma cantidad quehabia perdido y quedo como antes.
5. Tardo un mes en domar el potro.
6. Los ladrones forzaron la tienda yrobaronlasjoyas.
7. Le salio una erupcion en la piel.
a Nuestrotrimestreterminoenseptiembre.
9. La reunion no se disolvio hasta lasocho.
10. El negocio fue descentralizado envarias sucursales.
11. No digas una palabra a nadie sobrenuestro acuerdo.
12. Abatiunjabalfdeun solo tiro.
13. El otono trajo consigo buenascosechas.
14. Su mujer dio a luz gemelos.
15. Tuvimos que adelantar nuestrosplanes.
16. Las maquinas de vapor introdujeronuna nueva forma de viajar.
17. La pobreza le indujo a cometer eldelito.
18. El director no tuvo suficiente animopara despedirlos.
19. La larga sequia trajo consigo elhambre.
20. El Times publico un artfculo sobre elnuevo Presidente.
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21. Se atrajo el mismo la infelicidad porbeberdemasiado.
22. Lehicimosvolverensialolerlassales.
23. Le convencimos demostrandole losbuenos resultados.
24. Educamos a nuestros hijos para quesean buenos ciudadanos.
25. Nos estamos hartando de este tiempolluvioso.
26. La huelga fue desconvocada.
27. Te hare una visita cuando vaya aLondres.
28. Hoy se anunciaran los numeros de laloteria premiados.
29. Vi a John pasar por la calle y le hicesubir.
30. La escena evoco recuerdos de laguerra.
31. Me llamaron a filas a los 19afios.
32. No me hacen gracia sus planes pararenovar el Ayuntamiento.
33. die importarfa cerrar la ventana?
34. El arbitro estaba sobornado.
35. dLes gustana tratar algun otro asuntoantes de cerrar la reunion?
36. Quemaron la hierba al lado de lacarretera.
37. La policia de repente irrumpio enel bar.
38. Tenia que cargar con una familiamuygrande.
39. Me he topado hoy con Charlie en laciudad.
40. La companfa creo para si una buenareputacion.
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1. Poor Mrs Jones broke down intears.
2. The engine broke down due tolack of maintenance.
3. He broke away from the guardsand disappeared in the wood.
4. He recovered the same amounthe had lost and broke even.
5. He took a month to break in thecolt.
6. Thieves broke into the shop andstole the jewels.
7. A rash broke out on her skin.
a We broke up in September.
9. The meeting didn't break up tilleight.
10. The business was divided up intoseveral branches.
11. Don't breathe a word to anyoneabout our agreement.
12. I brought down a wild boar witha single shot.
13. Autumn brought forth a goodharvest.
14. His wife brought forth twins.
15. We had to bring forward ourplans.
16. Steam engines brought in a newway of travel.
17. Poverty brought him tocommitting the crime.
18. The manager couldn't bringhimself to fire/ sack them.
19. The long drought brought on afamine.
20. The Times brought out an articleon the new President.
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21. He brought unhappiness uponhimself through drinking tooheavily.
22. We brought her to with smellingsalts.
23. We brought him round byshowing him the good results.
24. We bring our children up to behonest citizens.
25. We're getting browned off withthis rainy weather.
26. The strike was called off.27. I'll call on you when I come to
London.28. The winning lottery numbers will
be called out today.29. I saw John passing by in the
street and told him to come up.30. The scene brought back
memories of the war.31. I was called up at the age of 19.32. I don't care for their plans for
reconditioning the Town Hall.33. Would you care to close the
window?34. The referee was bought off.35. Would you like to bring up any
other matters before themeeting closes?.
36. They burnt away the grass at theside of the road.
37. The police suddenly burst intothe bar.
38. He was burdened with a verylarge family.
39. I bumped into Charlie in towntoday.
40. The company built up a goodreputation.
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1. Los republicanos ganaron laselecciones.
2 Las industries siguieron funcionandoa pesardel bombardeo.
3. iQue forma mas rara decomportarse!
4. Tienesquecumplirlasordenes.
5. Se tardaran varias semanas enllevar a cabo los planes.
6. Se desembarazo de su ropa vieja alhacerse rico.
7. Abandono a todos sus viejosamigos.
8. La cancion se hizo popular muypronto.
9. El estaba en cabeza de la carrera,pero pronto le alcance.
10. Este bar sirve unicamente a losdeportistas.
11. La epidemia se produjo debido a lasmalas condiciones sanitarias.
12. Los exploradores se tropezaron conuna vieja mina.
13. Arremetio contra mi con unaespada.
14. dComo te has hecho con ese viejoreloj?
is. Elizabeth se ha resfriado.
16. Muchos se ofrecieron para ayudaren el rescate.
17. LasinicialesV.I.P. representan"persona muy importante".
18. Las suelas se desprendieron de loszapatos.
19. Las patatas estan creciendo bienesta primavera.
20. dQue tal va tu aleman?
21. Los obreros se han declarado enhuelga.
22. Esta factura asciende a 1000 libras.
23. De repente se dio cuenta deque notenfa dinero.
24. Se tropezaron con muchosproblemas.
25. dPodemos contar contigo?
26. Hayqueamputarestosdedos.
27. La ciudad esta aislada del mar porlas montanas.
28. Esta especialmente dotado para serabogado.
29. dVale este cuchillo para cortar elpan?
30. Los europeos abolieron la esclavitudhace muchos anos.
31. Se abrocho los cordones de suszapatos.
32. Eso notiene nada queverconmigo.
33. No podemos pasarnos sincalefaccion en invierno.
34. Vamos a redecorar la cocina.
35. Se quedo dormido durante lapelfcula.
36. <iPodna usted dejarme en laestacion?
37. El viejo edificio se derrumbo con elterremoto.
38. El equipotuvoquerecurrirasusreservas.
39. Pronto seenamoraron.
40. Cayo en la trampa y le costo cincodolares.
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1. The Republicans carried off theelections.
2. The industries carried onfunctioning despite the bombing.
3. What a strange way to carry on!
4. You have to carry out yourorders.
5. It'll take several weeks to carryout the plans.
6. He cast away his old clothes onbecoming rich.
7. He cast off all his old friends.
a The song caught on very quickly.
9. He was leading the race but Isoon caught up with him.
10. This bar only caters forsportsmen.
11. The epidemic came aboutthrough bad sanitary conditions.
12. The explorers came across anold mine.
13. He came at me with a sword.
14. How did you come by that oldwatch?
15. Elizabeth has come down with acold.
16. Many came forward to help inthe rescue.
17. The initials V.I.P. stand for VeryImportant Person.
18. The soles came off the shoes.
19. The potatoes are coming on wellthis spring.
20. How is your German getting on?
21. The workmen have come out onstrike.
22. This invoice comes to £1000.
23. It suddenly came to him that hehad no money.
24. They came up against manyproblems.
25. Can we count on you?
26. These fingers have to be cut off.
27. The city is cut off from the seaby the mountains.
28. He is cut out to be a lawyer.
29. Will this knife do to cut thebread?
30. Europeans did away withslavery many years ago.
31. He did his shoe laces up.
32. That has nothing to do with me.
33. We can't do without heating inwinter.
34. Let's do up the kitchen.35. He dropped off during the film.
36. Could you drop me off at thestation?
37. The old building fell apart in theearthquake.
38. The team had to fall back on itsreserves.
39. They soon fell for each other.
40. He fell for the trick and lost fivedollars.
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i. No queremos pelearnos con nuestrosvecinos.
z Lossoldadossepusieronenfila.
3. Vamos a empezar el trabajo.
4. Vamos a averiguar lo que paso.
5. Mi padre se encolerizo.
6. Cogio una piedra y la lanzo contra laventana.
7. Fuemuyamablealpagarlacuenta.
a Deja de enredar con las maquinas.
9. Se enfado con el camarero.
10. Me llevo muy bien con los vecinos.
11. Andaporahimuchoapesardesuedad.
12. No dejes que el gato ataque lasgallinas.
13. Un dia u otro me pondre a arreglaresa ventana.
14. Penso que podia falsificar los chequessinserdescubierto.
15. Esta intentando recuperar el dineroque les presto.
16. A menudo me encuentro con el en lascallesdeporaqui.
17. Uno tiene que ver el interior paracomprender.
18. Esta mejorando su habilidad deconducir.
19. No se me ocurre ninguna forma desolucionarelproblema.
20. Nos aseguraremos de que se haga eltrabajo.
21. Uno siempre se deprime con eltiempo lluvioso.
22. dDonde puedo conseguir una Haveinglesa?
23. No recogieron el heno hastaseptiembre.
24. iA que hora I lego tu tren?
25. Se puso un vestido de verano.
26. iQuelepasa?
27. No pude quitar la mancha.
28. El mes que viene nos daran dos dfaslibres.
29. <LA que hora sueles salir del trabajo?
30. Ella esta envejeciendo.
31. Esa musica esta empezando ameterse en mis nervios.
32. Son cerca de las nueve.
33. Vamos a seguir preparando lacomida.
34. i Largo deaqui!
35. Vamos a terminarlo de una vez.
36. Esta preparando la cena.
37. Estan intentando engatusarla paraquelesvendalacasa.
38. El perro fue atropellado en la calle.
39. Tendremos quejuntar los bartulos.
40. Este sitio esta empezando agustamne.
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1. We don't want to fall out withour neighbours.
2 The soldiers fell in line.
3. Let's get to it.
4. We are going to find out whathappened.
5. My father flew into a rage.
6. He picked up a stone and threwit at the window.
7. It was very nice of him to footthe bill.
a Stop fooling about with themachines.
9. He got angry at/with the waiter.
10. I get on very well with myneighbours.
11. He gets about a lot in spite of hisage.
12. Don't let the cat get at thechickens.
13. Some day I'll get around tofixing that window.
14. He thought he could get awaywith forging the cheques.
is. He is try ing to get back themoney he lent them.
16. I quite often run into him in thestreets round here.
17. One has to get behind the scenesto understand.
18. His driving is getting better.
19. I can't think of a way to getaround the problem.
20. We'll see that the job gets done.
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21. Rainy weather always gets onedown.
22. Where can I get hold of aspanner?
23. They didn't get the hay in tillSeptember.
24. At what time did your trainget in?
25. She got into a summer dress.
26. What's got into her?
27. I couldn't get the stain out.
28. We are getting two days offnext month.
29. What time do you usually get offwork?
30. She is getting on in years.
31. That music is starting to get onmy nerves.
32. It's getting on for nine o'clock.
33. Let's get on with the cooking.
34. Get out of here!
35. Let's get it over with.
36. She is getting the dinner ready.
37. They are trying to get round herto sell them the house.
38. The dog got run over in thestreet.
39. We'll have to get our belongingstogether.
40. I am getting to like this place.
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1. Los soportes se rompieron bajo lapresion.
z Le importa un bledo lo que digan suspadres.
3. Dio mucho dinero a los pobres.
4. Su acento le traiciono.
5. Por fin el hombre mayor tuvo querendirse.
6. Al cabo de dos semanas las fuerzasseleagotaron.
7. Si se echan atras en su promesa,nunca volvere a confiar en ellos.
a Estos ninos no son muy propensos alos deportes.
9. El medico le dijo que dejara de fumar.
10. Secansodeelyleabandono.
11. La presa se hundio bajo la presiontantremenda.
12. El destructor siguio al submarine y lohundio.
13. No estoy de acuerdo con lo quedijiste sobre la obra.
14. Su familia se remonta al tiempo delos normandos.
is. Me temo que son muy esnobs. Miranpor encima del hombro a susparientes mas pobres.
16. Nodinaqueesricoajuzgarporloque viste.
17. Los trenes pasan por aqui cada hora.
18. Aqui no se admite el comportamientoruidoso.
19. Ten cuidado: aquel perro puedeatacarte.
20. Me encantan las ostras.
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21. Loque hedichotambien valeparati.
22. El chico mayor ha empezado ahaceryudo.
23. El realmente se desahoga cuandocanta blues.
24. Los explosives estallaron.
25. Estuvimos repasando la ruta en elmapa.
26. Sufrio mucho antes de la operation.
27. Los depositos de gas estallaron enllamas.
28. Lacorbata no va con la camisa.
29. Tendremos que privarnos de eso.
30. El sitio llego a gustarme durante elverano.
31. Uno pronto se acostumbra a esteruido.
32. Se repartieron octavillas entre lamuchedumbre.
33. Se le ocurrio la idea de alquilar unbote.
34. Tenfamos bastante comida paraaguantarunmes.
35. Pincharon los neumaticos.
36. Avecesanoroaquellostiemposfelices.
37. Esta cuidando de los ninos.
38. Tu madre esta buscandote.
39. La policia esta investigando elasunto.
40. Le pondran una multa si no tienecuidado.
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1. The supports gave in under thestrain.
2. He doesn't give a hoot aboutwhat his parents say.
3. He gave away a lot of money tothe poor.
4. His accent gave him away.
5. At last the older man had togive in.
6. After two weeks his strengthgave out.
7. If they go back on their promise,I'll never trust them again.
a These children are not muchgiven to sports.
9. The doctor told him to give upsmoking.
10. She got tired of him and gavehim up.
11. The dam gave way under suchterrific pressure.
12. The destroyer went after thesubmarine and sunk it.
13. I don't go along with what yousaid about the play.
14. His family goes back to Normantimes.
15. I'm afraid the're very snobbish.They look down on their poorerrelations.
16. I wouldn't say he is rich, goingby his clothes.
17. Trains go by here every hour.18. Noisy behaviour doesn't go
down well here.19. Be careful, that dog may go for
you.
20. I really go for oysters.
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21. What I said goes for you too.
22. The eldest boy has gone in forjudo.
23. He really lets himself go whensinging the blues.
24. The explosives went off.
25. We went over the route on themap.
26. She went through a great dealbefore the operation.
27. The gas tanks went up in flames.
28. The tie doesn't go with the shirt.
29. We'll have to go without that.
30. The place grew on me during thesummer.
31. One soon gets used to this noise.
32. Pamphlets were given outamong the crowd.
33. He hit on the idea of hiring aboat.
34. We had enough food to hold outa month.
35. They let the tyres down.
36. Sometimes I look back on thosehappy times.
37. She is looking after the children.
38. Your mother is looking for you.
39. The police are looking into thematter.
40. He'll be fined if he doesn't lookout.
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1. Persiguio al perro cuando robo lacarne.
2. Tuvieron que ir tirando con unpequefiosalario.
3. El barco se dirige hacia la costa.
4. Esta intentando mantener suinocencia.
5. No puedo distinguir las letras singafas.
6. Su tfo le cedio los negocios antesde morir.
7. Haz la lista de la compra, dquieres?
8. No es puntual, pero lo compensatrabajando duro.
9. Se pelean mucho, pero despueshacen las paces.
10. El anciano murio anoche.
11. Cuando oyo las noticias, sedesmayo.
12. <LCrees que sera rentable instalarunbar en el cine?
13. Ese chico se zampa un monton decomida.
14. Aplastolasublevacion.
15. Han proyectado unos planes paraconstruirun hospital.
16. Espera conseguir mucho dinero conla herenciadesuabuelo.
17. Atribuyen las perdidas a lashuelgas.
18. Aplazaron la boda hasta laprimavera.
19. Nadie puede disuadirle una vez queha tornado una decision.
20. Estas engordando.
21. dQue ponen en el Astoria?
22. (LPuede darnos una habitacion paraesta noche?
23. No aguanto mas este ruido.
24. Se fugaron a Francia y se casaronen secreto.
25. Me encontre con tu hermanaanoche.
26. Nos quedamos sin gasolina en elcamino.
27. Vamos a ensayar esta parte otravez.
28. dVendras a despedirme alaeropuerto?
29. Te acompafio hasta el coche.
30. Prendieron fuego a la casa.
31. Partieron rumbo a Nueva York.
32. Espero que tus planes no sevenganabajo.
33. Despues de graduarse, seestablecio como dentista.
34. Su mujer leapoyoen el juicio.
35. P.m. significa'posmeridiano'.
36. Se puso en pie.
37. Se presenta como candidate alParlamento.
38. El viejo director cedio su posicion aunhombremasjoven.
39. El director del club no admitecomportamientos camorristas.
40. Se destaca como uno de losmejores cerebros del pais.
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1. She made after the dog when itstole the meat.
2. They had to make do with asmall salary.
3. The ship is making for the coast.
4. He is trying to make out that heis innocent.
5. I can't make out the writingwithout my glasses.
6. His uncle made the businessover to him before he died.
7. Make up the shopping list, willyou?
a He is not punctual, but he makesup for it by working hard.
9. They quarrel a lot, but alwaysmake up later.
10. The old man passed away lastnight
11. When she heard the news shepassed out.
12. Do you think it'll pay off toinstall a bar in the cinema?
13. That boy puts away a lot of food.
14. He put down the revolt.
15. They have put forward plans tobuild a hospital.
16. He expects to come into a lot ofmoney in his grandfather's will.
17. They put the losses down to thestrike.
18. They put off their wedding tillthe spring.
19. Once he has made up his mindno one can put him off.
20. You are getting fat.
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21. What are they putting on at theAstoria?
22. Can you put us up for the night?
23. I can't put up with this noise anylonger.
24. They ran away to France and gotmarried in secret.
25. I ran into your sister last night.
26. We ran out of petrol on the way.
27. Let's run over this part again.
28. Will you see me off at theairport?
29. I'll see you out to the car.
30. They set the house alight.
31. They set off for New York.
32. I hope your plans don't fallthrough.
33. After graduating, he set himselfup as a dentist.
34. His wife stood by him at thetrial.
35. P.M. stands for post meridiem.
36. He stood up.
37. He stands for Parliament.
38. The aging director stood down infavour of a younger man.
39. The club manager won't standfor rowdy behaviour.
40. He stands out as one of the bestbrains in the country.
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