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In every First Certificate Use of English Part 3 there are ten transformation questions.
• You may fill in the space with two, three, four or five words but in no circumstances is it allowed to use more.
• Contracted forms such as she’s or isn’t are regarded as two words.
• Words containing an apostrophe of possession, e.g. a day’s work, are considered to be one word.
• You are not allowed to alter or omit the key word
• You can’t make any changes in the words already given
• Accurate spelling is essential throughout.
• To obtain both marks the answer must be completely correct. (most questions test more than one item of grammar and vocabulary).One mark may be given for a partially correct answer.
Example: last saw him at my 21st birthday party.since
I ………………………………………………..my 21st birthday party. haven’t(not) seen him since
1. I don’t want to watch television at the moment.rather
I…………..would rather not watch………………….television at the moment.2. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.nearer
If ............you lived more close to us.............................., we would visit you more often.
3. My brother is looking after the dog while we’re on holiday.care
My brother ………is taking care of ………the dog while we’re on holiday.
4. My son started working when he was sixteen.since
My son …………has been working since………………………he was sixteen.
5 Sheila used to drink coffee at work but she doesn’t any more.up
Sheila ……gave up drinking coffe……………………….at work
6. “I’ll give you a hand as soon as I can,” said Lesleyme
Lesley told …me that she would give…………… me a hand as soon as possible.
7. You are supposed to be working not watching TV.ought
You ……ought to be working……………………….., not watching TV
8. They will marry at five o’clock.place
Their wedding ……will take place…………………………. at five o’clock.
9. Nobody I know paints as well as Joe,than
Joe ........paints better than anyone................................................I know.
10. The headmaster dismissed five teachers, so that he could cut costs,order
The headmaster dismissed five teachers ……in order to cut…………….. costs.
11.John can draw animals very well.good
John is very ……good at drawing……………………. animals.
12.The custom officer told Sally to open her case.made
The customs officer ……made sally open…………………….. her case.
13.I wasn’t allowed to go on holiday with my friends last year.let
My parents ……didn’t let me go………………on holiday with my friends last year.
14. Osasuna definitely won’t be league winner this year.chance
Osasuna has got ………not chance of being ………… league winner this year.
15.Could I stay with you for the weekend?put
Could you ……put me up……………………………………. for the weekend?
16.Geography doesn’t interest my son.interested
My son ……isn’t interested in……………………………………geography.
17.I sensed that somebody was following me.I
I had the feeling that…………I have been…………………followed.
18. Helen advised Laura to take some days off.you
“Laura, if I ………were you I would…………………….take some
days off. 19.Because he went in for exercising, he started to jog.jogging
Because he went in for exercising, he ……took up jogging.
20.This is the first time I have ridden a motorbike.used
I’m not ………used to riding………………………………………..a motorbike.
21. The shelf was so high that the children couldn’t reach it.high
The shelf was …………………………………………children to reach
22. In September there are not many tourists in town .only
In September there are ……………………………tourists in town
23. Although she had worked very hard, she failed the exam.spite
She failed the exam, ...............................................very hard.
24. It’s possible that she didn’t know about the meeting.might
She ......................................................................................about he meeting.
25.I did not know any of the people at the party.nobody
There ……………………….at the party.
26.The association has postponed the event until October.put
The event ………………………until October.27.I couldn’t understand the instructions because of the noise.difficult
The noise ……………………………….. the instructions.
28.These two pictures look the same to me.tell
I …………………………………………………… between these two pictures.
29. I heard you passed the FCE exam and would like to offer my congratulations.congratulate
I would like to ...............................................................the F.C. exam.
30. I thought Tom might come for dinner, so I bought some more food.case
I bought some more food........................................for dinner.
31.This house needs painting again.have
This house………………………………………painted again.
32.I’m sorry I fell asleep in class yesterday.wish
I ……………………………………………….asleep in class yesterday.
33. I was surprised to see her so suddenly.me
Her sudden …………………………….by surprise.
34. I didn’t realise I had offended anybody.aware
I ..............................................................offended anybody.
35.Everybody says that Bruges is a very beautiful city.considered
Bruges ………………………………..a very beautiful city.
36. We couldn’t solve the problem.solution
We were unable ........................................................................ the problem.
37.The dentist has taken out all of Ricky’s teeth.his
Ricky ……………………………………………….taken out.
38.”We really ought to leave now,” said Janehigh
“It’s ……………………………………..leaving,” said Jane
39.It wouldn’t be a good idea to leave him alone.better
You……………………………..him alone.
40.While he was staying abroad, a lot of interesting things happened to him.his
During……………………………………….a lot of interesting experiences.
41.”I didn’t break the plate,” said Mandy.denied
Mandy ………………………….. the plate
42. “These gloves are not mine, ”said Mrs Kelly.belong
“These gloves …………………………,”said Mrs Kelly.
43.Sue has been a teacher for 20 years.teacher
Sue …………………………………….20 years ago.
44. John regrets not having gone to university.I
“If …………………………………… to university,” said John
45. But for the map of the town, Maria would have got lost.she
Maria would have got lost ………………………a map of the town.
46.I must go to the bank now because it closes at two o’clock.get
The bank will have closed …………………….. there before two o’clock.
47.He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies.turned
He was offered a job but ………………………… order to carry on with his studies.
48.Rebecca said that it wasn’t worth repairing the car.point
Rebecca said that ………………………………………..repairing the car.
49.I don’t think Bob has finished his meal yet.is
I think Bob …………………………………his meal.
50.” You’ve stolen my tape recorder, John,” said Vicky.accused
Vicky ……………………………………………………..her tape recorder.
51.You know more people than me.as
I don’t know ………………………………………………….. you do
52.Only natural materials were used to build this house.using
This house ………………………………………………..only natural materials.
53.We will be shown to our room upon our arrival at the hotel.as
We will be shown to our room ………………………………………at the hotel.
54.My boyfriend is the only person who passed the exam.apart
Nobody ……………………………………………………passed the exam.
55.The Self Access Centre was practically empty during the exam period.hardly
There ……………………………….the Self Access Centre during the exam period.
56.The secretary’s computer hasn’t worked for 2 weeks.down
The secretary’s computer ……………………………………………….ago.
57.I went to the bank but it wasn’t really necessary.gone
I ………………………………………………………….the bank.
58. I’ll have to go to the supermarket, as we’ve little coffee left,running
I’ll have to go to the supermarket as ……………………………………………..coffee. 59.They didn’t give us enough time to do the job properly.little
We were given ………………………………………….couldn’t do the job properly.
60.Please don’t repeat everything I say.mind
Would ………………………………………………………..everything I say.
61.”Why don’t you try to find another job?” she asked.look
She suggested to Arnold ……………………………………………….another job.
62.Jo didn’t go to the cinema but went playing tennis instead.instead
Jo went playing tennis ………………………………………… to the cinema.
63.I don’t suppose you know his name, do you?happen
Do you …………………………………………………………his name?
64.In my opinion, the problem has happened for two reasons.are
In my opinion, ……………………………………………..this problem has happened.
65.I can’t believe nobody saw him.must
Surely he ………………………………………………………………by somebody.
66.You’re going too fast for me.keep
I …………………………………………...you.
67.The school caretaker locked up the school so that vandals couldn’t get in.prevent
The school caretaker locked up the school ………………………………………….in.
68.Alan’s children are never invited to parties because of their bad behaviour.that
Alan’s children ………………………………………… they are never invited to parties.
69.Older people often have difficulty working with computers.difficult
It’s often ………………………………………………work with computers.
70.You won’t get anywhere if you shout at him.use
It’s ………………………………………………….at him.
71.The children spent the whole afternoon watching television.but
The children ……………………………………………….television the whole afternoon.
72.The association has postponed the event until October.off
The event……………………………………until October.
73.Almodovar has been very successful with his film ”Talk to her.”lot
Almodovar has ……………………………………….with his film “Talk to her”
74.You probably won’t have any difficulty passing your oral exam.doubt
I ………………………………………………….any difficulty passing your oral exam.
75.The danger is that this building will collapse suddenly.danger
The building …………………………………………suddenly.
76. She said she really wanted to help me to paint my bikeinsisted
She …………………………………..to paint my bike.77.The younger generation used to show respect for the older generation.up
The older generation used …………………………………….by the younger generation.
78.I haven’t gone to the cinema for many years.ages
It’s ………………………………………….to the cinema. 79.”When did they decide to fire the workers?” he asked . wondered
He ………………………………………. to fire the workers.80.I’m sure I put my keys on the table when I came back from school.remember
I ……………………. on the table when I came back from school.
81.When should we collect the books we ordered last week?supposed
When ………………………………….up the books we ordered last week.
82.English was my favourite subject at school.liked
English was the …………………………………………….at school.
83.Getting away for some days would be good for you.get
It would do you ……………………….away for some days.
84.I suggest that you allow her to phone her parents.let
Why ……………………………………………………..phone her parents.
85.Walter complained about the way he was spoken to.a
Walter ………………………….. about the way he was spoken to,
86.I don’t see why I should tolerate the way they treat me.put
Why ……………………………………………….the way they treat me.
87.In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel.even
The train is still the best way to travel, ……………………………….expensive.
88.He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school.so
He invented an illness …………………………………… to go to school.
89.A member of the family can collect your certificate.have
You ……………………………………………………...by a member of the family.
90. If the trousers hadn’t been so expensive, Jenny would have bought them.such
They …………………………………………………..Jenny didn’t buy them . 91.I’ve never seen anyone play so skilfully before.much
I’ve never seen anyone play ………………………………before.
92. It’s likely that my parents haven’t heard the news yet.unlikely
My parents…………………………………………………….the news yet.
93. I was surprised to discover that Lucy and Michael were husband and wife.turned
To ………………………………………….that Lucy and Michael were husband and wife
94. The teacher advised the children not to talk so much.would
“I ………………………………………. talk so much,” the teacher said to the children
95. He never listens to his parents’ advice.attention
He ……………………………. his parents’ advice.
96. It’s important that we consider everyone’s opinions before deciding.into
Everyone’s opinions must ……………………………………..before deciding
97.He seems not to care about anything.matters
He acts………………………………………………………….to him.
98.I don’t want you to disturb Bill while he is working.rather
I …………………………………………………………disturb Bill while he is working.
99.If I could work in the media, that’s what I would like to do.opportunity
If I …………………………………………………so, I would like to work in the media.
100.This is the funniest book I have ever read.as
I have never read as .………………………………one before.
Key Focus notes1.I don’t want to watch television at the moment.rather
I’d (would) rather not watch television at the moment.
Would rather +(not) inf. Grammar:Murphy: Unit 58 C-D• I’d rather go by car.• I’d rather not go out this eveningBut: I’d rather you cooked the dinner
2. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.nearer
If you lived nearer, we would visit you more often.
Conditionals.2
nd conditional
3. My brother is looking after the dog while we’re on holiday.care
My brother is taking care of the dog while we’re on holiday.
Voc.:Expression:To take care of( sth., sb.)
Dict: Take care of sth. or someone: You look afterthem and prevent them from harmed or damaged.• There was noone else to take care of their
children.• You have to learn to take care of
your possessions.4. My son started working when he was sixteen.since
My son has been working since he was sixteen.
Past tensesPres.Perf.Contin. Since/for
5 .Sheila used to drink coffee at work but she doesn’t anymore.up
Sheila gave up drinking coffee at work
Voc. Phrasal verbs:To give up + noun/-ing
Dict./ Gram
6. I’ll give you a hand as soon as I can,” said Lesleyme
Lesley told me she would give me a hand as soon as possible.
Reported SpeechTense , pronoun changes To tell somebody (To somebody)
7. You are supposed to be working not watching TV.ought
You ought to be working, not watching TV
AuxiliariesOught to
8.They will marry at five o’clock.Place
Their wedding will take place at five o’clock
Voc. :Expressions:To take place
9.Nobody I know paints as well as Joe,than
Jo paints better than anyone I know.
ComparativesSomeone/ anyone
10. .The headmaster dismissed five teachers, so that he could cut costs,order
The headmaster dismissed five teachers in order to cutcosts.
Linking wordsIn order + to-inf.
11. John can draw animals very well.good
John is very good at drawing animals.
Adj+prep.To be good at Prepos. + -ing
Bad, good, quick, slow, clever, efficient + at• She’s good at arithmetics but slow at algebra.
12. The customs officer told Sally to open her case.made
The customs officer made Sally open her case.
Verb Patterns:Make+ infinitive
13. I wasn’t allowed to go on holiday with my friends lastyear.let
My parents didn’t (not) let me go on holiday with my friends last year.
Verb patterns:Let+ infinitive
14 Osasuna definitely won’t be league winner this year.chance
Osasuna has got no chance of being league winner this year.
Voc.: expressionTo have no chance of
Gram.: Prep.+-ing.
15. Could I stay with you for the weekend?put
Could you put me up for the weekend.
Phrasal verbs:To put (sb.) up.
16. Geography doesn’t interest my son .interested
My son isn’t interested in geography.
Adjective + prep.: Tobe interested in .
17.I sensed that somebody was following me.I
I had the feeling that I was being followed.
The passiveTense changes
18. Helen advised Laura to take some days off.you
“Laura, if I was (were) you, I’d (would) take some days off.
Functions:Structure togive advice:If I were (was) you ,I would
19.Because he went in for exercising, he started to jog.jogging
Because he went in for exercising, he took up jogging.
Phrasal verb:to take up (hobby,activity)
20.This is the first time I have ridden a motorbike.used
I’m not used to riding a motorbike.
Be/get used to (+ ing)
21. The shelf was so high that the children couldn’t reach it.High
The shelf was too high for the children to reach.
Too/enough +(for)+to-inf Murphy : 102Examples:The box is too heavy for me to carry. He’s not old enough to see that film
22 In September there are not many tourists in town.only
In September there are only a few/ (a)very few/ a small number of tourists in town
Few/ a few
23. Although she had worked very hard, she failed theexam.spite
She failed the exam, in spite of having worked very hard.
Linkers: Although/ In spite of/despite
24. It’s possible that she didn’t know about the meeting.might
She might not have known about he meeting.
Modal auxiliary: Might +perf. Inf.
25.I did not know any of the people at the party.nobody
There was nobody (that/who) I knew at the party.
Nobody/anybodyRelative clause
26.The association has postponed the event until October.put
The event has been put off until October.
Phrasal verbs: To put offPassive: tense changes
27. I couldn’t understand the instructions because of thenoise.difficult
The noise made it difficult to understand the instructions.
Preparatory it:Subject+verb+it+comple ment+inf/(clause)I
Swan:302:We can sometimes use it as a preparatory object. This happens when the object of the verb is aninfinitive expression• I find it difficult to talk to you• My blister made it a problem to walkNote that this sructure is not normally used when there is no adjective or noun compement after the verb.• I cannot bear to see people crying. (not: I cannot bear it to see people crying).
28. These two pictures look the same to me.tell
I can’t tell the difference between these two pictures.
Voc.:Expression:To tell the difference
29. I heard you passed the FCE exam and would like tooffer my congratulations.congratulate
I would like to congratulate you on passing the FCE exam.
Verb + prep.:To congratulate (sb) on (sth.)Preps + -ing
30. I thought Tom might come for dinner, so I bought somemore food.case
I bought some more food in case Tom came for dinner.
Conditionals: In case
31.This house needs painting again.have
This house will have to be painted again.
Need+ingNeeds doing= needs/has to be done
Murphy: 56
32.I’m sorry I fell asleep in class yesterday.wish
I wish I hadn’t (not)fallen asleep in class yesterday.
Wish + past tenses
33. I was surprised to see her so suddenly.Me
Her sudden appearance took me by surprise.
Voc: Expressions:To take somebody by surprise.
A sentence can be rewritten using one of the wordsin a different form. This means moving between nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Sometimes this produces constructions with prepositions.
34.I didn’t realise I had offended anybody.Aware
I wasn’t aware of having offended anybody.
Voc.:Expressions:To be aware of
Preps + ing form35..Everybody says that Bruges is a very beautiful city.Considered
Bruges is considered to be a very beautiful city.
Passives:To be considered to +inf
Murphy: Unit 44
36. We couldn’t solve the problemsolution
We were unable to find a solution to the problem.
Unable + to-inf:Noun + prep.:A solution to
37.The dentist has taken out all of Ricky’s teeth.his
Ricky has had all his teeth taken out
PassivesTo have something done
38.”We really ought to leave now,” said Janehigh
“It’s high time we were leaving,” said Jane
It’s (high/about)time+past tense
39.It wouldn’t be a good idea to leave him alone.better
You had (‘d) better not leave him alone.
Had better+ inf.
40. While he was staying abroad, a lot of interesting thingshappened to him.his
During his stay abroad he had a lot of interesting experiences
Voc : Wordformationverb → noun
Voc. Expressions:To have an experience.
41.”I didn’t break the plate,” said Mandy.denied
Mandy denied breaking/ having broken the plate
Reported speech:Reporting verbs:To deny + ing
42. “These gloves are not mine,” said Mrs Kelly.belong
“These gloves don’t belong to me,”said Mrs Kelly.
Voc. Expressions.To belong to someone
43.Sue has been a teacher for 20 years.teacher
Sue became a teacher 20 years ago.
Past tenses.Pres. Perf./ Simple Past
Sometimes it’s necessary to change the verb inorder to get the same meaning.
44.John regrets not having gone to university.I
“If only I had gone to university,” said John
Wishes:If Only Swan: 265- Murphy38-39-40After IF ONLY you use the same rules as after WISH• If only/ I wish I knew more people. (pres.)• If only / I wish she hadn’t told the police. (past)• If only/ I wish it would stop raining. Murphy 40c
45. But for the map of the town, Maria would have got lost.she
Maria would have got lost if she hadn’t (had not) had a map of the town
Conditionals: 3
rd conditional
But for=de no haber tenido un mapa
46.I must go to the bank now because it closes at twoo’clock.get
The bank will have closed unless I get there before two o’clock.
Conditionals: Unless( = if not)
47.He was offered a job but rejected it so that he couldcarry on with his studies.turned
He was offered a job but he turned it down in order to carry on with his studies.
Phrasal verbsTo turn sth. Down
Linkers: In order to
48.Rebecca said that it wasn’t worth repairing the car.point
Rebecca said that there was no point in repairing the car.
Expressions + ing:There is no point in
Murphy: unit 62
49.I don’t think Bob has finished his meal yet.is
I think Bob is still having (eating) his meal.
Still/ yet Murphy: unit 110
50.” You’ve stolen my tape recorder, John,” said Vicky.accused
Vicky accused John of having stolen her tape recorder.
Verbs + prep.To accuse someone ofsth.
51.You know more people than me.as
I don’t know as many people as you do
Comparisons As-asPeople + plural
52.Only natural materials were used to build this house.using
This house was built using only natural materials
-ing clauses Murphy: 67
53.We will be shown to our room upon our arrival at the hotel.as
We will be shown to our room as soon as we arrive at the hotel.
Tenses :As soon as + Pres.
54.My boyfriend is the only person who passed the exam.apart
Nobody apart from my boyfriend passed the exam.
Voc. ExpressionsApart from
55.The Self Access Centre was practically empty during theexam period.hardly
There was hardly anybody at the Self Access Centre during the exam period.
Some/Any:Hardly + any
Preps.of place: At/in
56.The secretary’s computer hasn’t worked for 2 weeks.down
The secretary’s computer broke down two weeks ago.
Phrasal verbs:To break down.
Past tenses:S.Past/ Pres. Perf.
57.I went to the bank but it wasn’t really necessary.gone
I needn’t have gone to the bank.
Past auxiliaries:Needn’t have/ didn’t need to
58. I’ll have to go to the supermarket, as we’ve little coffeeleft,running
I’ll have to go to the supermarket as we are (‘re) running out of coffee.
Phrasal verbs:To run out of.
59.They didn’t give us enough time to do the job properly.Little
We were given so little time that we couldn’t do the job properly.
Comparison:so ….that
little/few
60. Please don’t repeat everything I say.mind
Would you mind not repeating everything I say.
Verb patternsMind + ing-form
61.”Why don’t you try to find another job?” she asked.look
She suggested to Arnold that he look for/ that he looked for/ that he should look for another job.
Verb patterns:suggest
Murphy: 34bWe never use a to-inf. After suggest.
62. Jo didn’t go to the cinema but went playing tennisinstead.instead
Jo went playing tennis instead of going to the cinema.
Prepositions + ing
63.I don’t suppose you know his name, do you?happen
Do you happen to know his name?
Voc.: Happen +to-inf
64.In my opinion, the problem has happened for tworeasons.are
In my opinion, there are two reasons why /that this problem has happened.
Stucture after reason:Reason can be followed by why or that
Swan:470
65.I can’t believe nobody saw him.must
Surely he must have been seen by somebody.
Past modalsPassive.
66.You’re going too fast for me.keep
I .can’t (cannot) keep up with you.
Phrasal verbsTo keep up with sth/ sb.
Mind the spelling of cannot = 1 word.
67.The school caretaker locked up the school so that vandals couldn’t get in.prevent
The school caretaker locked up the school to prevent vandals from getting in.
Verbs + prepTo prevent from
Prep.+ ing
68.Alan’s children are never invited to parties because of their bad behaviour.that
Alan’s children behave so badly that they are never invited to parties.
So and such
69.Older people often have difficulty working withcomputers.difficult
It’s often difficult for older people to work with computers.
Adj + (for)+ to-inf.
70.You won’t get anywhere if you shout at him.use
It’s no use shouting at him.
Expressions + ing It’s no use
71.The children spent the whole afternoon watchingtelevision.but
The children did nothing but watch television the whole afternoon
Voc.: Expressions:Nothing / not anything but + inf.
Swan: 116We use but to mean except after all, none, every, any, no, everybody, nothing, nobody, anywhere etc.• He eats nothing but hamburgers.• I’ve finished all the jobs but one• She’s done nothing but cry all day.
72.The association has postponed the event until October.off
The event has been put off until October.
Phrasal verbsTo put off Passive
73.Almodovar has been very successful with his film ”Talkto her.”lot
Almodovar has had a lot of success with his film “Talk to her”
Voc. Expressions:To have success
74.You probably won’t have any difficulty passing your oralexam.doubt
I doubt (whether/if/that) you will have any difficulty passing your oral exam.
Structure after Doubt
75.The danger is that this building will collapse suddenly.danger
The building is in danger of collapsing suddenly.
Voc. Expressions:To be in danger of
Preps +-ing
76. She said she really wanted to help me to paint my bike.insisted
She insisted on helping me to paint my bike.
Verbs + prep.To insist on sth.
Preps + -ing
77.The younger generation used to show respect for theolder generation.up
The older generation used to be looked up to by the younger generation
Phrasal verbs:To look up to
78. I haven’t gone to the cinema for many years.Ages
It’s ages since I went to the cinema.
Past tenses:It’s ages + S. Past/ For and since
Murphy: Unit 12CIt’s (a long time/ two years etc.) since something happened.• It’s ages since we went to the cinema.• How long is it since you last saw Joe?
79.”When did the committee decide to fire the workers?” heasked .wondered
He wondered when they had decided to fire the workers.
Reported SpeechReported questions
80.I’m sure I put my keys on the table when I came backfrom school.remember
I remember putting my keys on the table when I came back from school.
Verb patterns: Verbs +-ing/ to-inf (remember, forget, try, stop,…)
Murphy: Unit 55, 56
81.When should we collect the books we ordered lastweek?supposed
When are we supposed to pick up the books we ordered last week.
Passive: To besupposed
Phrasal verbs: to pick up
82. English was my favourite subject at school.Liked
English was the subject I liked most at school.
Comparison
Wordorder
83.Getting away for some days would be good for you.get
It would do you good to get away for some
Voc. Expressions:To do someone good.
84.I suggest that you allow her to phone her parents.let
Why don’t you let her phone her parents.
Functions: Suggestions:Why don’t you…?
Let + inf.
85.Walter complained about the way he was spoken to.a
Walter made a complaint about the way he was spoken to,
Voc.: Expressions: tocomplain=to make a complaint.
86.I don’t see why I should tolerate the way they treat me.put
Why should I put up with the way they treat me.
Phrasal verbs:To put up with
87.In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel.even
The train is still the best way to travel, even though it isexpensive.
In spite of/ despite/although/ eventhough
88.He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go toschool.so
He invented an illness so as not to have to go to school.
Purpose: In order to/ soas to
So as to/ so as not to express purpose
They left immediately so as to catch the bus.Cook the food over a gentle heat so as not to burn it
89.A member of the family can collect your certificate.have
You can have your certificate collected by a member of the family.
90. If the trousers hadn’t been so expensive, Jenny would have bought them.such
They such expensive shoes (that) Jenny didn’t buy them.
Comparison.So/such
91.I’ve never seen anyone play so skilfully before.much
I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before.
92.It’s likely that my parents haven’t heard the news yet.unlikely
My parents are unlikely to have heard the news yet.
(Un)likely + to-inf Murphy:64E
93. I was surprised to discover that Lucy and Michael werehusband and wife.turned
To my surprise it turned out that Lucy and Michael were husband and wife
Voc: expressions.To my surprise
Phrasal verbs:To turn out
94. The teacher advised the children not to talk so much.would
Wishes:Wish + would
Murphy: Unit 40
“I wish you wouldn’t (not) talk so much,” the teacher saidto the children.95. He never listens to his parents’ advice.attention
He never pays attention to his parents’ advice.96.It’s important that we consider everyone’s opinionsbefore deciding.into
Everyone’s opinions must be taken into consideration/account before deciding
Voc.ExpressionsTo take sth into consideration/ account
Passive modals
97.He seems not to care about anything.matters
He acts as if/ as though nothing matters to him.
As if/ as though
98.I don’t want you to disturb Bill while he is working.rather
I would rather you didn’t (not) disturb Bill while he is working.
would rather
99.If I could work in the media, that’s what I would like todo.opportunity
If I had the/ an opportunity to do so, I would like to work in the media.
Voc.Expressions:To have an opportunity
+ to-inf
9.This is the funniest book I have ever read.as
I have never read as funny a book as this one before.
Comparisons: as-as This is a structure used in formal style.Normally adjectives go after the article a/an.E.g. A beautiful voice.But after as/so/too/ that meaning so adjectives go before a/an I have as good a voice as you