1. I didn’t finish university because I got married to a French teacher a few years ago.

...................................................................................................................................................

2. I went to live in France.

...................................................................................................................................................

3. I got divorced two years ago and came back to England.

...................................................................................................................................................

4. I don’t have any children but I want to have at least one.

...................................................................................................................................................

5. I’m looking for a part-time job as an interpreter. I can speak French fluently.

...................................................................................................................................................

6. I’ve been living in the country since I came back from France.

...................................................................................................................................................

7. You can come and visit me where I’m living now.

...................................................................................................................................................

8. I hope I will meet someone special because I feel lonely.

...................................................................................................................................................

1. one hundred and ten
   ......................................
2. three thousand, seven hundred and thirty-five
   ......................................
3. nought point twenty-eight
   ......................................
4. two thousand and six
   ​​​​​​​......................................
5. fourteen point five
   ​​​​​​​......................................
6. five million, nine hundred thousand, six hundred and ninety-two
   ​​​​​​​......................................
7. sixty-seven
   ​​​​​​​......................................
8. two hundred and twelve
   ​​​​​​​......................................

a. 14.5

b. 212

c. 2006

d. 0.28

e. 110

f. 67

g. 5,900,692

h. 3735

A

1. Turn on
2. Fill in
3. Put on
4. Turn down
5. Hand in
6. Take off
7. Call off

B

1. your test now, please. (.....)
2. the match, please. (.....)
3. the light, please. (1)
4. this form, please. (.....)
5. your life-jackets, please. (.....)
6. the volume, please. (.....)
7. this small hat, please. (.....)

A

1. Who was he fed up with?
2. What was she looking forward to?
3. Who were they being followed by?
4. What is this bracelet made of?
5. What was the frog turned into?
6. What was that pot made for?
7. Who was the play written by?
8. Who was the email sent to?
9. What city was he born in?
10. How many players is a rugby team composed of?
11. How many atoms is water made up of?
12. Which region in Italy is bergamot grown in?

B

1. A handsome prince. (.....)
2. Christopher Marlowe. (.....)
3. Edinburgh. (.....)
4. Fifteen players per team. (.....)
5. Calabria. (.....)
6. A mysterious man in a black raincoat. (.....)
7. Her holidays in Greece. (.....)
8. Three. Two hydrogen and one oxygen. (.....)
9. Cooking on an open fire. (.....)
10. All the employees in the HR department. (.....)
11. His boss, because he made him do overtime again. (.....)
12. Silver and diamonds. (.....)

1. I don’t have freetime until the weekend.
2. At 5 o’clock in the afternoon.
3. I’m sorry, we only have some for next week.
4. Yes, I have a younger sister.
5. Yes, here you are.
6. No, but I’m collecting them tomorrow.
7. Yes, she’s got a cat.
8. Because she’s on a diet.

1. Do you have an aspirin? (e)

2. Doesn’t Mary have a pet? (........)

3. Do you have any brothers or sisters? (........)

4. Why doesn’t your sister eat cakes? (........)

5. When do you have freetime during the day? (........) 

6. Do you have your tickets for the concert? (........)

7. What time do you have the meeting? (........) 

8. Do you have any single rooms for tonight? (........) 

1. What’s this? 
2. Are those your new trousers?
3. Are these jeans black or blue?
4. Are these your American friends?
5. Is this dress wool or silk?
6. What are those?
7. Is that the new video by Madonna?
8. Is this your new umbrella?

1. Those are Chinese masks. ...........
2. They’re black. ...........
3. This is my new smartwatch. ...........
4. Yes, it is. 8
5. No, that is one of her old videos. ...........
6. No, they are my Irish friends. ...........
7. Yes, they are. ...........
8. It’s wool, madam. ...........

1. Yours is still in the car.
2. Hers is on the armchair.
3. but my sister can’t find hers.
4. This one isn’t mine.
5. Theirs is blue and very big.
6. ours is black.

1. This is not my parents’ car. Theirs is blue and very big.
2. I’ve got my ticket, ...........................................................................................................................................
3. That’s not our dog, ...........................................................................................................................................
4. Where is my umbrella? ...................................................................................................................................
5. This isn’t her smartphone. ..............................................................................................................................
6. I don’t think this is your luggage. .....................................................................................................................

1. brown hair and green eyes.
2. exercise. Can you help me?
3. temperature today.
4. boy, but he is lazy.
5. in our dining room.
6. soft and warm.

1. He is a good-looking boy, but he is lazy.
2. Mary is a slim girl with .....................................................................................
3. There is a pleasant warm .....................................................................................
4. My new jacket is .....................................................................................
5. This is a difficult .....................................................................................
6. We’ve got a big round table .....................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. Hurry up. We are all
2. We are going to the pub this
3. What time is your
4. Mary is not at home at the moment.
5. We don’t like the seaside. We usually go
6. It’s raining at the moment, so the children

Gruppo B

1. She is spending the weekend in London.
2. evening. Are you coming with us?
3. are playing indoors.
4. train arriving tomorrow morning?
5. waiting for you!
6. to the mountains for our holidays.

1. Hurry up. We are all waiting for you!
2. ....................................................................................................................................
3. ....................................................................................................................................
4. ....................................................................................................................................
5. ....................................................................................................................................
6. ....................................................................................................................................

A

1. You should try searching the internet. [...d...]
2. Do you have to take the bus to school? [.....]
3. You should phone your mother more often. [.....]
4. You aren’t expected to help me. I’ll do it. [.....]
5. You mustn’t speak loudly in the library. [.....]
6. Shall I help you with your maths test? [.....]
7. I’ve lost my passport. What shall I do? [.....]
8. As I see, they must be very rich. [.....]
9. Susan? She is supposed to come, too. [.....]
10. You must go and see that film. It’s fantastic. [.....]

B

a. mancanza di necessità
b. chiedere consigli
c. presumere
d. suggerire
e. offrirsi di fare qualcosa
f. consigliare
g. raccomandare fortemente
h. proibire
i. dedurre
j. esprimere necessità

1. “Yes, I am. Let’s have a snack.”
2. We are having a meal out.
3. I think it’s time for you to have a break.
4. “Yes. You can have a look at them if you like.”
5. Can I have a taste?
6. Please come in and have a seat.
7. “Why don’t you have a herbal tea?”
8. Can you have a go at opening it, please?

1. “Are those your wedding photos?” (d)
2. I can’t open this tin. (.......)
3. “Are you hungry?” (.......)
4. “I’m feeling terrible after that big meal.” (.......)
5. You are working day and night and look tired. (.......)
6. That ice cream looks delicious. (.......)
7. The doctor is coming in a minute. (.......)
8. I’ve got a date with my new boyfriend. (.......)

1. Un’azione in corso di svolgimento

2. Un programma futuro di Maggie

3. Un programma futuro di Brian

4. Un’abitudine di Maggie

5. Un’abitudine di Brian

a. I’m going to a boxing match.

b. I always go to Tai Chi.

c. I’m meeting Tomoko at the pub.

d. I often play tennis.

e. I’m preparing dinner.

1. ➔ ................
2. ➔ ................
3. ➔ ................
4. ➔ ................
5. ➔ ................

Words

1. eventually
2. argument
3. sympathetic
4. to retire
5. to pretend
6. confidence
7. affluent
8. rumours
9. commodity
10. sensible
11. disposable
12. convenient
13. to annoy
14. trivial
15. gracious

Meaning

1. to leave one’s job, reaching the normal age 
2. intended to be thrown away after use
3. to behave as if something is true when you know that it is not 
4. a feeling or belief that you can do something well 
5. done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence 
6. something that can be bought and sold
7. a strong and angry disagreement in discussing something
8. in the end, especially after a long delay or problems alla fine
9. suitable for your purposes and causing no difficulty for plans
10. showing concern about someone who is in a bad situation
11. stories passed from person to person, which may not be true
12. having little value or importance
13. behaving in a polite, kind and generous way
14. having an abundance of wealth, property or other material goods
15. to make someone slightly angry or upset

1. h - alla fine
2. ......................................................................................................................
3. ......................................................................................................................
4. ......................................................................................................................
5. ......................................................................................................................
6. ......................................................................................................................
7. ......................................................................................................................
8. ......................................................................................................................
9. ......................................................................................................................
10. ......................................................................................................................
11. ......................................................................................................................
12. ......................................................................................................................
13. ......................................................................................................................
14. ......................................................................................................................
15. ......................................................................................................................

1. She looks at herself (e)
2. He is always taking photos (.........)
3. I’m teaching myself (.........) 
4. I practise my English by (.........)
5. They want to do their homework by (.........)
6. The front door sometimes (.........)
7. Please help yourselves (.........)
8. She doesn’t like (.........)

1. of himself with his new smartphone.
2. herself with her hair so short.
3. talking with my English friends.
4. themselves and not with their parents.
5. in the mirror all the time.
6. if you want some more cake.
7. closes by itself.
8. how to play chess.

1. “This is my friend Sue.”
2. Look at those birds
3. “Are these your new glasses?”
4. “Is that hotel nice?”
5. “Are those your Spanish friends?”
6. “Who is that man over there?”
7. “Isn’t that your friend Erik?”
8. “Oh, sorry, this is not my seat!”

1. “Yes, they are.” ...........
2. “He’s our new neighbour.” ...........
3. “No, they’re my cousins.” ...........
4. in the sky. ...........
5. “Yes, That’s right.” ...........
6. “Hi, Sue. Nice to meet you.” 1
7. “That’s all right.” ...........
8. "Yes. It isn’t expensive at all.” ...........

Esempio: The children’s bedroom is very untidy.

A

• The children
• Corsica
• Today
• My cat
• Saint Mary
• Men
• This week

B

• beaches
• bedroom
• tail
• newspaper
• church
• TV programmes
• suits

C

• near my house.
• expensive.
• full of bad news.
• crowded in summer.
• very long.
• very untidy.
• boring.

1. The children’s bedroom is very untidy.
2. .................................................................................................................................................................
3. .................................................................................................................................................................
4. .................................................................................................................................................................
5. .................................................................................................................................................................
6. .................................................................................................................................................................
7. .................................................................................................................................................................

A
I looked everywhere for my
He felt very tired because
When the plane
Before going to
I spoke to him for a while,
My brother ate
The children picked up

B
he had been driving
landed they had been waiting 
glasses, then I remembered I 
all the cake that our
the chestnuts that 
the States last summer he had 
then I realised I had 

C
had left them at the baker’s.
been saving up for a year.
met him at a meeting.
since early morning.
for two hours at the airport.
mum had made.
had fallen from the tree.

1. I looked everywhere for my glasses, then I remembered I had left them at the baker’s.

2. .................................................................................................................................................

3. .................................................................................................................................................

4. .................................................................................................................................................

5. .................................................................................................................................................

6. .................................................................................................................................................

7. .................................................................................................................................................

A
1. She works harder but
2. Their house is three
3. I never go to
4. Life is twice as expensive
5. Do you want
6. My grandmother doesn’t
7. Does your father work

B
1. as it was
2. to have the same
3. look as old
4. times as
5. as many hours
6. gets the same
7. bed as early

C
1. as her photo.
2. salary as me.
3. a few years ago.
4. as your mother?
5. as you do.
6. drink as me?
7. big as ours.

1. She works harder but gets the same salary as me.

2. ........................................................................................................

3. ........................................................................................................

4. ........................................................................................................​​​​​​​

5. ........................................................................................................

6. ........................................................................................................

7. ........................................................................................................

A
1. He runs as fast as lightning.
2. During rush hours using buses
3. The local bank is not
4. Today there are fewer children
5. Today the weather is not
6. Mary is as bright as
7. My colleagues at the bank

B
1. He is one of the
2. work twice
3. isn't as convenient
4. in the park
5. as near to my house
6. as good as it was
7. Barbara at school.

C
1. as using bikes.
2. But she is less popular.
3. as the post office.
4. because it is colder than yesterday.
5. as hard as your colleagues.
6. fastest people in the world.
7. yesterday, so don’t go out.

1. He runs as fast as lightning. He is one of the fastest people in the world.
2. .........................................................................................................................
3. .........................................................................................................................
4. .........................................................................................................................
5. .........................................................................................................................
6. .........................................................................................................................
7. .........................................................................................................................

A
1. When we ........................... at (arrive)
2. Mum ........................... still ........................... the (clean)
3. When I ........................... her (meet)
4. We ........................... our holidays (spend)
5. The police ........................... us (stop)
6. I ........................... a shower (have)

B
1. house when our guests ........................... (arrive).
2. in the Fiji Islands when the tsunami ........................... (hit).
3. the supermarket it ........................... (close).
4. while we ........................... to Rome (drive).
5. when someone ........................... at the door (knock).
6. she ........................... her son to school (take).

1. When we arrived at the supermarket it was closing.

2. .......................................................................................................................................

3. .......................................................................................................................................

4. .......................................................................................................................................

5. .......................................................................................................................................

6. .......................................................................................................................................

A
1. She’s got a difficult character. She doesn’t get
2. You’re too slow. You must try and keep
3. We’ll have to use butter because we’ve run
4. You’re so patient. How do you put
5. They’re coming on Friday. I’m really looking

B
a. up with his bad behavior? (.....)
b. on with many people. (1)
c. up with the rest of the group. (.....)
d. out of olive oil. (.....)
e. forward to seeing them. (.....)

A

1. I tried taking a painkiller
2. II tried to take a painkiller,
3. We stopped eating fish and chips,
4. We stopped to eat fish and chips,
5. Please remember to buy me some printer paper,
6. I remember buying some batteries,
7. She forgot to buy a lottery ticket,
8. I’ll never forget buying that lottery ticket,

B

1. but I couldn’t swallow it. (.....)
2. because we were hungry. (.....)
3. because it completely changed my life. (.....)
4. to see if my headache would go away. (1)
5. so she had no chance of winning. (.....)
6. but I don’t know where I put them. (.....)
7. because they are fattening. (.....)
8. because I don’t have any left. (.....)

A

1. If you play with fire, (.......)
2. You’ll see more of the countryside, (.......)
3. If you spoke better English, (.......)
4. If you hadn’t taken that train, (.......)
5. If you press the button, (.......)
6. If we don’t slow down the rate of global warming, (.......)
7. She might have lived (.......)
8. If you hadn’t moved about so much, (.......)

B

1. hot water comes out.
2. many species will become extinct.
3. you could get a job in an international company.
4. if you go there by car.
5. you could have been in the photo.
6. you get burned.
7. you wouldn’t have met him.
8. if she had received proper medical care in time.

A

1. If my boyfriend left me,
2. If my grandmother didn’t phone me every day,
3. If I saw a ghost,
4. If the teacher spoke more slowly,
5. I’d earn more money
6. He’d be much fitter

B

1. I’d scream. (...)
2. if I worked overtime. (...)
3. I’d understand what he said. (...)
4. I’d soon find another one. (1)
5. I’d be very worried about her. (...)
6. if he went to the gym more often. (...)

A

1. Libraries are places where you can study in peace.
2. The Ganges ..................................................................................
3. Vampires ..................................................................................
4. Koalas ..................................................................................
5. Australia ..................................................................................
6. Greta Garbo ..................................................................................

B
was an actress
is a country in
are places
are legendary creatures
is a river
are marsupials

C
who
which
where
whose

D
played tragic heroines.
teeth are long and pointy.
is sacred to Hindus.
you don't feel crowded.
sleep during the day.
you can study in peace.

A
1. I lost my car keys yesterday,
2. There was a great film
3. I lived in Paris for two years
4. We moved to this house five years
5. Ireland is a wonderful country.
6. When Jack was a teenager,
7. I still haven’t found the boots I like.
8. I’d like to visit Budapest.

B
1. ago and we’re very
2. Have you ever
3. he learnt
4. but my brother
5. I’m going
6. I’ve never
7. last night on TV.
8. before I came

C
1. been there?
2. to play the guitar.
3. found them this morning.
4. Did you watch it?
5. to another shoe shop.
6. been to Hungary.
7. to live in Rome.
8. happy here.

1. I lost my car keys yesterday, but my brother found them this morning.

2. ............................................................................................................................

3. ............................................................................................................................

4. ............................................................................................................................

5. ............................................................................................................................

6. ............................................................................................................................

7. ............................................................................................................................

8. ............................................................................................................................

A
Women
It
People
Street lights
There
Factories

B
used to
didn't use to

C
be lit by gas.
write letters but now they send emails.
have washing machines.
listen to the radio at home in the fifties.
be so many cars on the road.
travel abroad so much.
be as safe as they are today.
snow a lot in winter.
have the same opportunities as men.
be more community spirit.

1. People didn’t use to have washing machines.

2. .....................................................................................................................

3. .....................................................................................................................

4. .....................................................................................................................

5. .....................................................................................................................

6. .....................................................................................................................

7. .....................................................................................................................

8. .....................................................................................................................

9. .....................................................................................................................

10. .....................................................................................................................

A

1. They can’t arrive before dinner. They have missed the train.

2. Courses might begin on the .....................................................................................................................

3. You’re joking! David can’t .....................................................................................................................

4. They might live in .....................................................................................................................

5. She can’t be English. .....................................................................................................................

6. When I was a child, I could .....................................................................................................................

7. You mustn’t .....................................................................................................................

8. You mustn’t lock .....................................................................................................................

9. I’m feeling a bit tired. .....................................................................................................................

B
She’s got
solve puzzles much
behave that way
the door. I wasn’t able
I didn’t sleep well so I
before dinner. They have
5th September. It depends
afford a holiday abroad. He
New York, but

C
I’m not sure.
a French accent.
faster than I can now.
with your mother.
 to get in last night.
might not do very well in the test.
missed the train.
on the number of enrolments.
doesn’t have enough money.

A

1. The parcel should be sent before the end of the month.
2. You really ought to study hard .................................................................................................................................................
3. You’d better stop .................................................................................................................................................
4. Shall I send it by ordinary .................................................................................................................................................
5. Do you fancy going out .................................................................................................................................................
6. What should I do in your .................................................................................................................................................
7. You should be careful when you .................................................................................................................................................
8. How about having a drink? .................................................................................................................................................

B

opinion? You shouldn’t
talk to Mary. She’s not reliable
I’d rather eat something instead.
sent before
if you want to apply
following a diet, you’re
mail or by email? I think
for dinner? Sorry but

C

you’d better ask the secretary.
I’d rather stay at home this evening.
tell her now, it’s too early.
and might cause you problems.
I’m not thirsty, I’m hungry!
the end of the month.
for a scholarship.
getting too nervous.

A
Why did you throw the paper
Earth takes a year to travel
The child is hiding
The cat jumped from the floor
She fell badly while climbing
How long did it take you to drive
We did not have dinner
When the weather is nice we like running
I usually ski
We were late because of heavy traffic

B
around
on
onto
out of
down
outside
across
up
through
behind

C
the Sun.
the motorway A14 near Bologna.
the cherry tree.
easy slopes. I’m not an expert skier.
because it was raining.
the bed where the child was sleeping.
the door.
the window?
Death Valley?
the woods and the countryside.

1. Why did you throw the paper out of the window?

2. .....................................................................................................................................

3. .....................................................................................................................................

4. .....................................................................................................................................

5. .....................................................................................................................................

6. .....................................................................................................................................

7. .....................................................................................................................................

8. .....................................................................................................................................

9. .....................................................................................................................................

10. .....................................................................................................................................

A

1. Go over the railway bridge, cross the park, turn left. The bank is on the corner. You can’t miss it.
2. Keep going along Church Street ..........................................................................................................
3. We got to the cinema when the ..........................................................................................................
4. Before Jim finally went ..........................................................................................................
5. Have you been here before? ..........................................................................................................
6. Sue was exhausted. She had been ..........................................................................................................
7. It’s obvious from your ..........................................................................................................
8. They were late for the flight. When ..........................................................................................................
9. When Columbus landed in the ..........................................................................................................

B

for another 100 metres.
to Thailand, he had been
jogging for three hours round
film had already started, so
the park, turn left. The bank is
Yes, this is the third time
outrageous behaviour that you
New World, indigenous peoples had
they arrived at the airport the plane

C

on the corner. You can’t miss it.
I’ve visited New York.
organising the trip for months.
The museum is on the right.
we missed the first five minutes.
had already taken off.
been living there for a long time.
the lake and through the woods.
have been drinking again.

A

1. Look at the sky!
2. We are going
3. Watch out!
4. They are going to travel
5. She is going to give
6. We expect our team will
7. What are you going to
8. They won a lot of money and
9. Next Monday at 8 p.m. we will be
10. What are you going

B

1. ..... a party for her birthday.
2. ..... are going to live in luxury.
3. ..... win the next World Championship.
4. ..... do next month?
5. ..1.. It’s going to rain.
6. ..... to wear for your sister’s wedding?
7. ..... round the world when they retire.
8. ..... A car is coming!
9. ..... to stay at home next Sunday.

Gruppo A

1. I can’t sleep at ........................................................................
2. Diana’s birthday is on ........................................................................
3. At 9 a.m. ........................................................................
4. Today Jane is going home ........................................................................
5. Do you work on ........................................................................
6. Where are you going ........................................................................
7. We always go to work on ........................................................................
8. In England it often ........................................................................

Gruppo B

1. weekdays.
2. I have a meeting.
3. June 1st.
4. night.
5. at the weekend?
6. snows in December.
7. at lunchtime.
8. Saturdays?

A
1. They bought
2. Did your cousin
3. She didn’t meet
4. Richard took
5. What did
6. What did you
7. My sister didn’t buy
8. Why didn’t 
9. How long did it 
10. Anne went to Paris

B
1. the T-shirt
2. her friends
3. with her mother
4. a new house in the south
5. arrive in time
6. a lot of pictures on
7. Paul and Anne come
8. have for
9. you get
10. take you to finish

C
1. for the 8:30 train?
2. her friends
3. of London last month.
4. his holiday last summer.
5. breakfast this morning?
6. because it was expensive.
7. for your birthday?
8. for yesterday.
9. to your party?
10. the English exercise?

1. They bought a new house in the south of London last month.

2. ................................................................................................................................................

3. ................................................................................................................................................

4. ................................................................................................................................................

5. ................................................................................................................................................

6. ................................................................................................................................................

7. ................................................................................................................................................

8. ................................................................................................................................................

9. ................................................................................................................................................

10. ................................................................................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. Our guests
2. The teacher is showing
3. Next week Sheila
4. We are spending
5. They are always
6. Some of my friends
7. All the students are

Gruppo B

1. our holidays in
2. complaining about
3. are going to
4. coming on
5. are arriving by plane
6. an interesting video
7. is taking

Gruppo C

1. the cost of living.
2. the Seychelles.
3. the USA next summer.
4. at Fiumicino Airport.
5. about New York.
6. her final examination.
7. the school trip tomorrow.

1. Our guests are arriving by plane at Fiumicino Airport.
2. ....................................................................................................................................
3. ....................................................................................................................................
4. ....................................................................................................................................
5. ....................................................................................................................................
6. ....................................................................................................................................
7. ....................................................................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. George Washington
2. Life was very hard
3. Today it’s sunny and
4. “Who was the first
5. There was a heavy
6. There was a heavy
7. Where were you

Gruppo B

1. storm here last night.
2. holiday like?” “Wonderful!
3. in the past, but now it’s
4. man on the moon?”
5. yesterday?” “I was
6. warm but yesterday it
7. was the first

Gruppo C

1. “Neil Armstrong.”
2. was cold and rainy.
3. I was frightened.
4. We were in a fantastic spa village.”
5. complex and stressful.
6. President of the USA.
7. at the cinema with my friends.”

1. ......................................................................................................................................................................................

2. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

3. ......................................................................................................................................................................................

4. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

5. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

6. .....................................................................................................................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. At weekends
2. On Saturdays I
3. We always go to
4. Do you and
5. Does your
6. Do you ever

Gruppo B

1. bed early
2. we often go
3. your cousin attend
4. mother use a
5. go out for
6. usually go to a pub

Gruppo C

1. a meal in the evening?
2. the same course?
3. computer at work?
4. to the mountains.
5. with my friends.
6. on weekdays.

1. At weekends we often go to the mountains.
2. ............................................................................................................................................
3. ............................................................................................................................................
4. ............................................................................................................................................
5. ............................................................................................................................................
6. ............................................................................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. Can you lend me some of
2. Have we got any mustard?
3. Is there any lemonade
4. I’ve got a terrible cold.
5. There’s no coffee in the pot.
6. I’m busy.
7. They haven’t got
8. Can you give me some

Gruppo B

1. these felt pens?
2. any questions
3. medicine for my cough?
4. No, we haven’t
5. in the fridge? No, there’s only
6. Have we got
7. Can you make
8. I have no time to

Gruppo C

1. chat with you now.
2. I don’t feel well.
3. on this topic.
4. Yes, you can take any you like.
5. got any at home.
6. some orange juice.
7. any aspirins?
8. some for me, please?

1. Can you lend me some of these felt pens? Yes, you can take any you like.
2. ..............................................................................................................................
3. ..............................................................................................................................
4. ..............................................................................................................................
5. ..............................................................................................................................
6. ..............................................................................................................................
7. ..............................................................................................................................
8. ..............................................................................................................................

Gruppo A

1. How often do
2. How fast does
3. How tall is
4. How large is
5. How old is Mr
6. How far does she
7. How deep is

Gruppo B

1. your younger sister? (............)
2. the school hall? (............)
3. live from here? (............)
4. the Eurostar go? (............)
5. you go to the gym? (............)
6. the harbour? (............)
7. Smith, your manager? (............)

A

1. You’re Australian,
2. Sean lives in London,
3. Fleming is Danish,
4. She won’t tell me,
5. He couldn’t swim,
6. Let’s go to the disco,
7. George hasn’t got a girlfriend,

B

1. could he? (....)
2. shall we? (....)
3. aren't you? (1)
4. has he? (....)
5. doesn't he? (....)
6. isn't he? (....)
7. will she? (....)

Esempio
1. e. Mary is the cleverest student in our class.

2. ..... Trains are the most

3. ..... Max is the best at maths

4. ..... We chose a holiday in Spain

5. ..... Switzerland is the most

6. ..... In Monaco there is one of the

7. ..... Beijing is the most

8. ..... The mediterranean diet is the

9. ..... I am the youngest and

10. ..... The pizza Margherita here is

11. ..... Mozambique is one of the

12. ..... Bob always wins at card games. He’s

A

1. I’ve got too/much little money. It is not
2. He has too/little confidence in
3. Your results are good enough/enough good
4. We need to make sure that the house
5. Nowadays, it is quite/pretty impossible
6. I was sleeping soundly when I had
7. He’s a wonderful father, he’s
8. You must be absolutely/enough

B

1. to get into a top university. [.....]
2. enough to buy a new pair of shoes [ 1 ]
3. a really/very terrible dream. [.....]
4. to find food without additives. [.....]
5. still while sitting for a portrait. [.....]
6. is thoroughly/fairly clean when the guests arrive. [.....]
7. his abilities and is terribly shy. [.....]
8. totally/enough devoted to his children. [.....]

A
1. I’ve been waiting for you for hours. Where
2. Let’s go out and have a break. You’ve been
3. Heavy rain has been falling for two hours now.
4. Most of secondary school students have
5. We are very tired. We have been decorating
6. “I haven’t seen Peter for days. Isn’t he in town?” “No, he

B
...... a. the electricity hasn’t come back yet.
...... b. been learning English since they were six.
...... c. working hard since early morning.
...... d. our house since we got up this morning.
...... e. has been away since last month.”
...1... f. have you been all this time?

1. Better late ........
2. Better the devil you know ........
3. Better safe ........
4. It is better to be born lucky ........
5. It is better to give ........ 
6. It is better to travel hopefully ........

1. than rich
2. than sorry
3. than to receive
4. then to arrive
5. than never
6. than the devil you don't

A

1. He has stopped
2. Joan will never forget
3. They want to try
4. He tried to
5. Would you like
6. Did you remember
7. The writer starts with a description of the landscape and then goes on
8. After finishing one book, she decided to go on

B

1. reading the entire series. (....)
2. repair the TV by himself, but it was too hard. (....)
3. eating only vegetables instead of meat. (....)
4. playing tennis because of his bad knee. (1)
5. to analyse the characters. (....)
6. to come on holiday with me? (....)
7. to turn the gas off? (....)
8. spending a wonderful holiday in Paris. (....)

1. Factories are the worst pollutants,
2. Mr. Johnson has been to Scotland recently,
3. The trip was quite expensive,
4. You won’t tell him,

1. wasn’t it
2. will you?
3. hasn’t he?
4. aren’t they?

Soluzioni:

1. .........
2. .........
3. .........
4. .........

Esempio: 1.b. Can I beat the Chinese table tennis player? No, he’s the regional champion.

1. Can I beat the Chinese table tennis player?

2. Can I get you something to read?

3. Can I have a cup of tea?

4. Can I climb that mountain?

5. Can I sit here?

6. Can I use your computer?

7. Can I smoke in here?

8. Can I help you?

a. Oh, thank you. A fashion magazine, please.

b. No, he’s the regional champion.

c. Yes, sure. There’s plenty of room.

d. I’m sorry but I’m using it now.

e. I don’t think so. It’s very dangerous in winter.

f. Yes, of course. Do you take milk and sugar?

g. No, you can’t. There’s a no smoking sign on the door.

h. Thank you very much. I’m looking for the bank.

1 ....................

2 ....................

3 ....................

4 ....................

5 ....................

6 ....................

7 ....................

8 ....................

1. dk
2. pl
3. au
4. jp
5. it
6. ca
7. cn

1. It’s a Japanese address. 4
2. It’s a Danish address. ...........
3. It’s a Canadian address. ...........
4. It’s a Chinese address. ...........
5. It’s an Australian address. ...........
6. It’s a Polish address. ...........
7. It’s an Italian address. ...........

A

1. A pensioner is a person who has retired.
2. Australia is a continent ...........................................................................
3. An optician is a person ...........................................................................
4. The 31st of October is the day ...........................................................................
5. Pubs are places ...........................................................................
6. Amnesty International is an organisation ...........................................................................
7. A philosopher is someone ...........................................................................
8. J. K. Rowling is an author ...........................................................................

B

who
where
whose
when
which

C

children wear scary costumes.
young people like hanging out at weekends.
helps governments respect human rights.
has retired.
tries to explain the meaning of life.
books have been translated into many languages.
koalas still live.
job is to check people’s sight.

...... 1. I’m thirsty. Can I have
...... 2. It was cold. There wasn’t
...... 3. I opened the door but
...... 4. He doesn’t want to go
...... 5. I can help you. I have
...... 6. I am reading the news but there isn’t
...... 7. “Is there anything else to do?” “No,
...... 8. The director didn’t want to see

a. there was nobody there.
b. anybody. He had a meeting.
c. something to drink, please?
d. nothing to do today.
e. anything new today.
f. anywhere at the weekend.
g. nothing else for today.”
h. anyone out in the park.

Esempio:
………….............. does your car cost?
How much does your car cost?

1. “……………….… are you today?” “Fine, thanks.”
2. ……………….… hours do you study each day?
3. ……………….… does it take you to get to school?
4. "……………….… do you go to the gym?” “Once a week.”
5. “……………….… is your sister?” “She’s 16.”
6. “……………….… are you?” “I’m 1 metre 85.”
7. “……………….… is this?” “It’s 3 euro.”

distance • length • depth • width • speed • height

Esempio:
................................................................................................ It’s 275 km.
What’s the distance between Rome and Florence? It’s 275 km.

1. ....................................................................................................................................................................... It’s 3,665 km.
2. ....................................................................................................................................................................... It’s 306 m.
3. ....................................................................................................................................................................... It’s 15 km.
4. ....................................................................................................................................................................... It’s between 70 and 130 km/h.
5. ....................................................................................................................................................................... It’s 330 m.

1. From bad to worse.

....................................................................................................................................

2. Two heads are better than one.

....................................................................................................................................

3. Sooner or later.

....................................................................................................................................

4. The more, the merrier.

....................................................................................................................................

5. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

....................................................................................................................................

6. Better late than never

....................................................................................................................................

Esempio
I forgot to buy bread. I’m getting some now.
R W - I’ll get

1. Scientific studies say that there will be great climate change. R W ................................................................................

2. I promise, I’m not telling anyone your secret. R W ................................................................................

3. We won’t go to school tomorrow because it’s a holiday. R W ................................................................................

4. I hope you are coming to my party. R W ................................................................................

5. What colour are you going to paint your kitchen? R W ................................................................................

6. In the future a large number of people are shopping online. R W ................................................................................

7. As soon as the film finishes, I’ll go to bed. R W ................................................................................

8. Will you do anything interesting next weekend? R W ................................................................................

9. Dinner is going to be ready soon. R W ................................................................................

1. Mi faccio disegnare gli abiti da Armani.

.................................................................................................................................

2. Mi faccio portare la colazione in camera ogni mattina.

.................................................................................................................................

3. Faccio pulire ai miei domestici (domestic helpers) l’argenteria (silver) ogni giorno.

.................................................................................................................................

4. Non faccio entrare nessuno nella mia palestra.

.................................................................................................................................

5. Faccio recidere (to deadhead) i fiori secchi (spent flowers) ogni girono dal mio giardiniere (gardener).

.................................................................................................................................

1. bald - d
2. gracious - .....
3. disposable - .....
4. lunatic - .....
5. rotten - .....
6. morbid - .....
7. annoy - .....
8. preserve - .....

1. reusable
2. fresh
3. cheerful
4. hairy
5. please
6. damage
7. rational
8. impolite

fix the gate • cut the grass • replace the broken window • paint the kitchen walls • repair wooden fence • clean all the curtains • value the house • clear the garage • install a new doorbell

Esempio
I don’t know how much the house is worth on the market today.
We must ................................................................................................ .
We must have it valued.

1. The wooden fence is collapsing. We’d better

......................................................................................................................................................................

2. All the curtains are really dirty. We must

...................................................................................................................................................................................

3. The kitchen walls are no longer white. We’ll have to

.....................................................................................................................................................

4. There’s a broken window at the back. We must

..............................................................................................................................................................

5. The front garden looks like a jungle. We’d better

.............................................................................................................................................................

6. The front gate has come off its hinges. We’ll have to

..................................................................................................................................................

7. The garage is full of stuff. We ought to

......................................................................................................................................................................................

8. The doorbell doesn’t work. We should

.......................................................................................................................................................................................

1. Can I beat the Chinese table tennis player?

2. Can I get you something to read?

3. Can I have a cup of tea?

4. Can I climb that mountain?

5. Can I sit here?

6. Can I use your computer?

7. Can I smoke in here?

8. Can I help you?

Richieste
Domanda n. ...................................

Offerte
Domanda n. ...................................

Abilità
Domanda n. ...................................

Permesso
​​​​​​​Domanda n. ...................................

1. It’s quite cold. Why don’t you wear a warm jacket?
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
2. You can’t compare the two things. They are quite different.
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
3. Robert is quite shy. You’d never guess he is an actor.
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
4. My bedroom is quite big but my wardrobe is really small.
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
5. He didn’t study much and passed all his exams. It’s quite incredible!
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
6. He looks quite active considering his age. He’s over 85!
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
7. I’m afraid I can’t do what you ask. It’s quite impossible!
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente
8. “Are you sure? I don’t believe a single word of what you are saying.” “Yes, I’m quite sure.”
   1. abbastanza/piuttosto
   2. totalmente/assolutamente

What is deep sleep, and how much of it do you need?

Deep sleep, also called slow wave sleep, is the time in which the brain and the body repair themselves. (1) ......................................................... most adults should aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night, the science of sleep is (2) ......................................................... complex. Research has shown that there are two main types of sleep, called rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and non- REM sleep, which in turn are (3) ...................... into four stages. In stage one, which lasts only a few minutes, sleep is fairly light, and it is when the brain unwinds and the muscles start to relax. The second stage is another light moment of sleep, when both the heart and breathing (4) ...................... slow down even more as the body starts transitioning to deeper sleep. The so-called slow wave sleep is the third stage which takes (5) ...................... in the first part of the night. It may be difficult to wake someone during this phase, because it is when sleep disorders such as sleepwalking (6) ...................... . Ninety minutes after we have fallen asleep the body enters the REM stage and it is when we have vivid dreams. What is important is that we get enough deep sleep, because if we don’t, it may affect the brain (7) ...................... to the inability to make new memories or retain information. Long-term effects could well include heart disease and Alzheimer’s. We can get more deep sleep by (8) ...................... aside more time to sleep each night, avoiding exercise before going to bed, eating fewer carbohydrates, and having a warm bath or shower before going to sleep. It is also advisable to avoid blue lights like those from tv screens or smartphones, keep the room as dark as possible, and try not to drink stimulants like tea or caffeine later in the day.

1.
a. Although
b. However,
c. Moreover,
d. Furthermore,

2.
a. nearly
b. quite
c. almost
d. even

3.
a. cut
b. divided
c. split
d. made

4.
a. rhythm
b. speed
c. frequency
d. rate

5.
a. form
b. shape
c. place
d. time

6.
a. happen
b. occur
c. develop
d. appear

7.
a. causing
b. resulting
c. leading
d. inducing

8.
a. suspending
b. setting
c. reserving
d. allowing

1. Can you come to my party on Saturday?
a. Fine, thank you.
b. Yes, I like it.
c. I’m sorry. I can’t.

2. Where are you from?
a. Yes, I am.
b. London
c. No, I’m going.

3. Can I borrow your book?
a. I pass.
b. Yes, I can.
c. Here you are.

4. What’s the time?
a. Five thirty.
b. Half past one o’clock.
c. Sixteen and a half.

5. How are you?
a. Fine, thanks.
b. I’m 18.
c. No, thanks.

6. How much is this pen?
a. There are two.
b. It is £2.
c. They are £5.

AN ALL-ARTS FESTIVAL

Latitude Festival is one of the (1) .................................. visited music and arts festivals in the UK, held every year in July in the heart of the Suffolk countryside in England. Visitors (2) ............................ see an incredible lineup of musicians across multiple genres, including indie, rock, pop and electronic music. (3) .................................. well as music, the festival offers a wide range of other forms of entertainment, from theatre and dance to literary and comedy programmes. With so much to see and do, it’s no surprise that tickets always sell out (4) .................................. . One of the things that make this festival different from other music festivals is the (5) ............................ of the arts in all forms. With a focus on creativity and innovation, the festival (6) .......................... a platform for emerging artists and performers to showcase their work alongside established famous performers. Other activities include gourmet food stalls and artisan markets. There’s something for everyone at this popular event. Latitude Festival provides the perfect backdrop for a weekend of fun and relaxation. (7) ............................ you’re camping on site or staying in nearby accommodation, there’s (8) ............................ better way to experience the magic of this unique festival.

1.
a. most
b. more
c. well
d. good

2.
a. do
b. can
c. have
d. are

3.
a. And
b. If
c. To
d. As

4.
a. fastly
b. hardly
c. quickly
d. mostly

5.
a. promotes
b. product
c. promotion
d. produce

6.
a. offers
b. offering
c. offered
d. offer

7.
a. Then
b. How
c. If
d. What

8.
a. none
b. no
c. some
d. any

Comparing transport from Heathrow airport to London

crowded • cheap • frequently • modern • fast • comfortable • expensive • spacious • quiet • dirty • clean • convenient

London Tube
Journey time: 1 hour
Cost: £ 6.00 adult single fare
Comfort: Overcrowded, especially during rush hours. There is limited space for luggage.
Frequency: It leaves every 5 minutes.

Heathrow Express
Journey time: 15-20 minutes
Cost: £ 25 adult single fare
Comfort: Modern with a special ‘quiet zone’ available. The seats are clean and comfortable.
Frequency: Trains leave every 15 minutes.

Esempio
The tube is ................................................, especially during rush hours.
The tube is dirtier, especially during rush hours.

1. The Heathrow Express is ..........................................., it only takes about 15-20 minutes to get to London Paddington.

2. If you are staying near Paddington Station, it is ........................................... to take the Heathrow Express.

3. The Heathrow Express is ............................................ It costs four times more than the tube.

4. The seats in the Heathrow express are ........................................ and ............................................

5. The tube is ........................................... . It costs about one fourth of the price of the Heathrow Express.

6. The tube is ........................................... . During rush hours it’s packed with people.

7. The tube runs .................................. , every few minutes.

8. The Heathrow Express is .................................. and ............................. Carriages are new and have enough space for luggage.

9. The Heathrow Express is ........................................... than the tube. A special “quiet zone” is available.

Esempio
I studied for my exam. Michael came.
I was studying for my exam when Michael came.

1. I met Anne. I did my shopping.

..................................................................................................................................

2. Did you attend university? You met Paul.

..................................................................................................................................

3. We watched TV. The telephone rang.

..................................................................................................................................

4. It rained hard. I left home.

..................................................................................................................................

5. I had a shower. You called.

..................................................................................................................................

6. Did you work in the garden? Your friends arrived.

..................................................................................................................................

7. Didn’t it snow in the mountains? You reached the top.

..................................................................................................................................

8. I arrived. The shops closed.

..................................................................................................................................

Esempio
I’ll take a book with me. It’s going to be a long journey. (as)
As it’s going to be a long journey, I’ll take a book with me.

1. They had to take their car. There was a train strike. (because of) 

.....................................................................................................................

2. I’d better write down her phone number. I won’t forget it. (so that)

...................................................................................................................

3. I love Italian cuisine. I love English breakfast. (both... and)

.....................................................................................................................

4. I don’t like the red shoes. I don’t like the brown shoes. (either... or)

.................................................................................................................

A

1. The bus drivers are going on strike in order to protest about working conditions.
2. I always brush my teeth ................................................................................
3. She’s good at maths ................................................................................
4. He couldn’t get to their wedding. ................................................................................
5. I got there on time ................................................................................
6. She refused to speak to him ................................................................................

B
in order to
in spite of
even though
whereas
even if
However,

C
the heavy traffic.
he sent her red roses every day.
protest about working conditions.
her brother is good at languages.
I’m not at home.
he sent them a telegram.

1. I hardly ever go to the cinema. I don’t have time. (hard/hardly).

2. She tried .................................................................. to finish the research in time. (hard/hardly)

3. They came back home ......................................... on Saturday. (late/lately)

4. She has been feeling much better .......................................... . (late/lately)

5. Fred is very talkative. He makes friends .................................................................. (easy/easily)

6. He laughed .................................................................. at her joke. (loud/loudly)

1. I couldn’t sleep because my neighbours ...................................................... a lot of ...................................................... last night.

2. ...................................................... an online ...................................................... is quick compared with going to a bank or post office.

3. I don’t usually lend people my books, but I’ll ...................................................... an ...................................................... in your case.

4. I can’t wait any longer. You must ...................................................... a ...................................................... or I will decide myself.

5. We ................................ just ............................... a written ............................. about the hotel room. We hope we get our money back.

6. How much money do you expect ...................................................... from the sale of your old car?

1. I hope it ........................................... (rain) when we leave.

2. I can hear a lot of noise in the street. I ........................................... (go) and see what is happening.

3. I think I ........................................... (help) my little sister with her homework.

4. What ........................................... you ........................................... (do) tomorrow morning?

5. ............................ you ............................... (go) to the market on your own or ................................... you ........................................... (wait) for me?

6. We ........................................... (have) breakfast in the café at 8 tomorrow. Come with us!

7. “Did you remember to invite Sophie?” “Oh, no! I forgot. I ........................................... (do) it right now.”

8. This time tomorrow, they ........................................... (travel) to London.

9. Frank ........................................... (study) for the exam all day today.

10. Wait a minute. Your suitcase looks very heavy. I ........................................... (carry) it for you.

Esempio
There’s .................. train strike (sciopero) today because .................. railway workers are unhappy about their salary.
There’s a train strike today because the railway workers are unhappy about their salary.

1. “Do your parents go to ................... church on ................... Sundays?” “Yes, every Sunday.”

2. ................... pollution is one of ................... most serious environmental problems.

3. ................... images aren’t clear on ................... TV in my bedroom. I need to buy ................... new one.

4. ................... fruit and ................... vegetables have got a lot of ................... vitamins.

5. I like reading ................... history books. At present I’m reading ................... book about ................... World War II.

6. Have you got ................... idea about how we can solve ................... problem?

7. ................... Indian dishes are ................... popular alternative to ................... British cuisine.

8. ................... Italian food in ................... new restaurant in ................... town centre is very good.

9. Some people think that ................... money is the most important thing in ................... life.

early • good • lucky • smart • careful • hard • happy • bad

1. The children did well in their test.

2. .................................................................. tomorrow is Saturday, so I don’t have to get up .................................................................. .

3. Please think .................................................... before you answer.

4. When I was .................................................................. my friend kindly offered to do the shopping for me.

5. Barbara was .................................................................. dressed at my birthday party.

6. They have to work ....................................................... for a living.

7. Peter and Molly are ........................................................... married.

8. The team can’t win. They are playing .................................................................. .

Esempio
I’ve got very ................................. (sensitive/sensible) skin.
I’ve got very sensitive skin.

1. This is not a ................................. (sensitive/sensible) argument, you should also consider our side of the story.

2. I like her a lot. She is always so ................................. (sympathetic/friendly) with everyone.

3. This is the ................................. (argument/topic) I would like to talk about today.

4. He is so ................................. (clever/brave), he isn’t afraid of anything.

5. I always go to the Italian restaurant because the waiters are ................................. (polite/educated).

6. He’s ................................. (actually/currently) writing a new book as he usually does every year.

7. When you wear a carnival mask you can ................................. (pretend/claim) to be someone else.

8. A lot of people ................................. (waited/attended) the conference on Forensic Botany.

go on • show up • dress up • fall behind • stand for • hold on • pass away • set off

1. Could you ............................................., please? I’ll go and check if she’s still in her office.

2. He ............................................. peacefully in hospital surrounded by his family. He was 95.

3. She ............................................. singing even though the music had stopped.

4. I waited for nearly half an hour, but he ............................................. (neg).

5. “What ............................................. UFO .............................................?” “Unidentified Flying Object.”

6. Peter ............................................. in his studies owing to his long illness.

7. “Do I need to ............................................. for the meeting?” “No, it’s not a formal event.”

8. Are you ............................................. early tomorrow morning?

1. My brother gets up very early. I never see ........................... in the morning.

2. Saturn has seven rings. ........................... are made mostly of ice and rock particles.

3. My sister lives in Sydney but .......................................... often comes to Europe.

4. I really like lemon and ginger tea. I only drink ........................... before going to sleep.

5. Jane and I have a generous grandmother. She gives ..................... expensive presents for our birthdays.

6. My new shoes are the wrong size. I can’t wear ........................... .

injury • policy • addiction • politics • magazine • library • rumour • accident • disappointment

1. I’ve heard they’re going to divorce but I think it’s just a rumour.

2. My cousin is in intensive care for a serious ............................................................ after a car ............................................................ .

3. Peter prefers studying at the ............................................................ because it is quiet.

4. The new government has been changing the existing ............................................................ regarding immigration.

5. My brother tried to hide his ............................................................ for having failed his exams.

6. James has decided to enter ............................................................ after studying law.

7. One of my friends has successfully fought against drug ............................................................ .

8. When I travel by train long distances, I always buy a ............................................................ to pass the time.

1. …….................................................... money
withdraw/retire

2. …….................................................... a product
warn/advertise

3. …….................................................... a conference
wait/attend

4. …….................................................... jam
preserve/maintain

5. …….................................................... control
believe/retain

6. an accident can ……....................................................
occur/need

7. …….................................................... to a situation
repair/adjust

8. …….................................................... from work
retire/withdraw

9. …….................................................... for a bus
wait/attend

10. …….................................................... in an ideal
believe/retain

11. …….................................................... of danger
warn/advertise

12. …….................................................... standards
preserve/maintain

13. …….................................................... something broken
repair/adjust

14. …….................................................... advice
occur/need

in my view • provided • according to • so that • in case • whether

1. Bring an umbrella with you in case it rains.

2. I’ll put the chicken in the oven now ............................................................... it will be ready for dinner.

3. I will come to your birthday party ............................................................... I don’t have a temperature.

4. ............................................................... today’s news, the murderer was arrested in his house.

5. I asked the child ............................................................... he had done the drawing all by himself.

6. ..............................................................., you should have dealt also with the problems related to Health Service.

Choosing a birthday present

Discorso diretto

Jane: It’s my new boyfriend’s birthday tomorrow and I haven’t bought him a present yet. I should have thought about it before. Can you help me choose something?

Ann: I’d be glad to help you. It’s my day off so I don’t have to go to work. What do you think he’d like?

Jane: I know he needs a new mobile phone with a lot of memory where he can store more photos. It must be the latest model.

Ann: The good ones are very expensive and he might feel embarrassed. If I had known before, I could have asked a friend who sells them. Perhaps you should buy him something a little cheaper. You could surprise him with tickets to a musical.

Jane: That’s a good idea but they might be difficult to find at such short notice.

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Jane:  ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Ann:  ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Jane:  ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Ann:  ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Jane: ..............................................................................................................................................................................................

Discorso indiretto

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Ann told her not to worry. She could easily find two tickets for the following day. She said that if she were Jane, she’d go to a romantic restaurant after the performance. They would be both hungry.

Jane said that Ann was right, but it wouldn’t be easy to find a restaurant because he was a vegetarian and she couldn’t eat food with gluten.

Ann said that it must be difficult for her to eat out.

Jane agreed and said that it was a real problem. Her last boyfriend had been annoyed, because they couldn’t go out for a pizza together.

Ann said that he couldn’t have been the right person for her. She knew the perfect place for her but it might be a good idea to book. She asked if she should phone them at that moment.

Jane said that that would be great and thanked her. She then asked her what she would do without her.

1. By the end of the year, we ................................................................. (live) in Milan for 20 years.

2. ................................................................. you ................................................................. (finish) your research by next week?

3. By the end of this month, we................................................................. (be) married for 40 years.

4. At Easter I ................................................................. (know) him for three years.

5. I ................................................................. (study) Chinese for 10 months by the end of the year.

6. Doctor Ryan ................................................................. (not visit) all his patients until late this evening.

7. I ................................................................. (work) overtime for three hours by 8 p.m.

8. By the end of August, we ................................................................. (tour) the USA for two months.

1. We .................................................... (not like) the movie. It was incredibly boring.

2. It .................................................... (rain) the whole day so we .................................................... (decide) to stay at home and play some board games.

3. I .................................................... (call) you last night after dinner, but you .................................................... (not be) there. Where were you?

4. I ................................................. (watch) a cooking programme on TV when I .................................................... (realise) how hungry I was. I .................................................... (go) straight into the kitchen and .................................................... (prepare) myself something to eat.

5. While she .................................................... (tidy) her room, she .................................................... (find) some photographs in a box under her bed.

6. They .................................................... (get) to the station as the train .................................................... (leave).

7. “Why .................................................... (not come) out with us last night?” “I .................................................... (be) too tired and ...................... .............................. (decide) to go to bed early.”

8. When Sam .......................................................... (drive) us home the other evening, he .............................................................. (crash) his car. He .................................................... (read) a message on his phone and not looking at the road.

ready • angry • dirty • dressed • old • bored

Esempio
.......... you .......... for your holidays?
Are you getting ready for your holidays?

1. Children often ......................... when they play outside.

2. I ………………… when people jump the queue.

3. On workings days I wash and ............................. quickly.

4. My grandmother .......................... . She needs assistance.

5. I ..................................... . I don’t like this film.

remember • have (x2) • take • wake up • drive • go (x2) • prefer • get up • sleep • plan • call • enjoy

Barbara’s daily routine

From Monday to Friday Barbara (1) ................................................... at seven o’clock, but she (2) ............................................................. (neg.) until a quarter past seven. Today is Saturday and she (3) .................................................................. (neg.) to work so she (4) .................................................................. still .................................................................. . On weekdays she usually (5) ............................................................................... a shower before 8 o’clock, but at weekends she (6) .................................................................. to rest until nine o’clock. She always (7) .................................................................. to work, but next week she (8) .................................................................. the bus because her car is at the mechanic’s. Tomorrow is Sunday, and she (9) .................................................................. to spend a day out with her best friend. When the weather is nice, they usually (10) .................................................................. for a walk in the countryside and (11) .................................................................. a meal on a farm. She’s got a favourite farm where they always (12) .................................................................. delicious meals. At the moment, she (13) .................................................................. (neg) the name of the farm. Right now, she (14) .................................................................. her friend to plan the day and book the meal on the farm.

1. “Do you know what the weather ................................ tomorrow?” “It will be warm and sunny.”

2. “What ................................ your English guest ................................?” “She’s thin, tall with long fair hair and green eyes.”

3. “What kind of music ................................ you ................................ best?” “Rock music is my favourite.”

4. “What ................................ you ................................ to drink with your pizza?” “Some coke, please.”

5. “What ................................ your new English teacher ................................?” “She’s very good and is always ready to help us.”

6. “Where ................................ you ................................ to spend next weekend?” “What about going to a spa?”

1. The person I spoke to ........................................................ a huge profit from investing in an e-commerce store.
2. You must ........................................................ some more research before handing in your essay.
3. I always ........................................................ a lot of photos whenever I go on a guided tour.
4. It’s time for you to ........................................................ a choice! You can’t go on changing your mind all the time.
5. Sue doesn’t like ................................... the washing up. However, she enjoys ........................................... the rest of the housework.
6. I hope that one day you’ll stop ........................................................ promises that you never keep.
7. He had ........................................................ the exam again because he hadn’t followed the written instructions.
8. I ........................................................ the dishes a few minutes ago and there are already some dirty ones in the sink.

1. Do you think the teachers ........................................................... (mark) all the tests by tomorrow morning?

2. Next week, they ........................................................... (be married) for five years.

3. English lessons ........................................................... (start) at 8 on Mondays.

4. This time tomorrow, ........................................................... (meet) my Spanish friend in Rome.

5. By next summer, I ........................................................... (live) in Florence for three years.

6. .......................................... you .......................................... (spend) your holidays abroad?

7. By the time you get home, I ........................................................... (finish) my training for the match.

8. I don’t think it ........................................................... (take) me long to find a good hotel for our stay in Wales.

9. Luckily, by the end of the month, I ........................................................... (settle) all my debts.

10. Don’t come before 9 a.m., I ........................................................... (sleep).

watch • follow • have • do • manage • drive • live • stay

1. When I started my first job, I had little experience, but now I’ve got used to managing all kinds of situations.

2. When I was in England for work experience, I never ..................................................................... dinner at 6.

3. When he was in England, he had to ........................................................................ on the opposite side of the road.

4. Whenever we went to Rome for business we ............................................................. in a small hotel near the main station.

5. I don’t like this town. It’s different from my home town, I’ll never ......................................................... here.

6. When Amy joined our company, she was very surprised. She ......................................... (neg.) so much work every day.

7. In the past young people ......................................... TV in the evening. Now they prefer surfing the Net or chatting online.

8. When I was young I ......................................... (neg.) political debates on TV. I had no interest in them.

1. I never remember .............................................................. (buy) the food I need if I don’t write a list.

2. Paul stopped .............................................................. (play) the piano at six because it was time for dinner.

3. I haven’t finished .............................................................. (fill) in all the forms, I’ll try .............................................................. (finish) before lunch.

4. I need to stop .............................................................. (make) a call before I forget .............................................................. (do) it.

5. Is there anything you regret .............................................................. (do) in your life?

6. Have you ever forgotten .............................................................. (give) birthday cards to your best friends?

7. I should have stopped .............................................................. (drink) all that wine and beer years ago.

8. I regret .............................................................. (inform) you that we are closing our shop.