If only we had taken out insurance against house fire
If only we had taken out insurance against house fire
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1. The star to perform currently in this opera is a former dramatic actor
2.We are not satisfied with our prepareations for Christmas , even though we had decorated our house and made plenty of cakes
3.if you would like a cup of coffee , took some cream and sugar
cho dạng đúng của động từ trong ngoặc để hoàn thành câu
1. i'm so annoyed about my car crash. if only i (be) more careful
2. it's time you (see) the dentist
3. i've no idea where we are . if only we (take) a map
4. i'd rather (not/go) on the trip
5. jean thinks she's the best. if only she (know) what people say behind her back
6. i'd rather you (not/tell) anyone about our conversation
7. that was a lovely meal. if only i (not/eat) so much
8. i wish paul (tell) me what's wrong with him
9. i'd rather (read) the book
10. you'd better (talk) with him
11. i'd rather he (not/make) so much noise
12. if only i (ask) my parents before i made the decision
13. you'd better (not/ argue) with your boss
14. it's hight time you(stand) up for yourself
15. i wish i (be) rich and famous
16. i wish Alan (not/move) away i will miss him
17. it seems as if she (forget) about the meeting
1."If I were you , I wuoldn't trust Mary", she told Sam
\(\rightarrow\)She advised............................
2, We arrived too late to see the first film
\(\rightarrow\)We didn't ..........................
3, She usually stays up so late
\(\rightarrow\)She's not used ...............................
4, It is believed that the man ascaped in a stolen car
\(\rightarrow\)The man..........................
5. Since we had nothing else to do , we decided to go for a walk
\(\rightarrow\)Having...........................
6. No one has lived in taht house for years
\(\rightarrow\)That house............................
7."Would you mind not smoking in here"
\(\rightarrow\)i'd rather..................
8, Sue is excited about going to Spain on holiday
\(\rightarrow\)She is looking ..................................
9, I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn't thinking
\(\rightarrow\) If ......................................................
10, I've never read a more romantic story
\(\rightarrow\) It is ..................................................
Rewrite the sentences, using an IF construction
1. They got the children back alive only because they paid the ransom at once.
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2. The examiner read the passage very Quickly, so the candidates didn't understand it.
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3. They weren't wearing life-jackets; perhaps that's why they were drowned.
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4. He didn't get to the top of his profession, perhaps because his wife didn't encourage him.
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5. She didn't speak to him, possibly because she was so shy.
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6. Landlord: She threatened to set fire to her flat; that's the only reason I asked her to leave.
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7. We didn't visit the museum because we hadn't time.
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8. I only came up the stairs because the lift wasn't working.
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9. We didn't listen carefully; perhaps that's why we made this mistake.
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10. We got a lift, so we reached the station in time.
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we can only get into the house if we have a key
->unless...
What will homes be like by the year 2050? What ...... (improve) will there be in the general standard of living?
Forget about entering the house with a key ....... (admit) will only be possible with a ...... ( person) card. It will be of no ...... (important) if you leave lights or heaters on when you go out. They will be ..... (automatic) switched off. The (safe) ...... of your house will not be a problem. ......... (protect) against fire and tintruder will be guaranteed. Doing the shopping, going to the bank, talking and seeing people on the other side of the world without leaving home will all be possible due to the ..... (exist) of 21st century technology.
Each home will have a ......(centre) computer controlling all sort of ...... (practice) devices that will make life easier and more comfortable.
Fill in the correct form of the verbs in brackets
1. I wish I had met (meet) that actor when he was in town
2. He wishes he ....... (buy) that book last week - now he hasn't got enough money
3. If only I ....... (be) older, I could have a driving licence
4. I wish I ....... (can) remember where that book is
5. Tony wishes he ........ (go) to Paris with his brother, but he has to work
6. If only the dog ........ (not/ eat) the tickets - now we can’t go to the show
7. If only I ...... (not/ make) that mistake yesterday
8. I wish this box ....... (not/ be) so heavy - I can't lift it
9. We wish we ....... (not/ leave) the gate open. Now the dog has escaped
10. Paula wishes she ........ (have) more time for gảdening, but she hasn’t
11. Mrs Brown wishes she ...... (write) those letters yesterday
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it
1. It's such a pity your sister can't come as well.
-> If only.....................................................
2. Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway.
-> There was....................................................................................
3. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
-> Only by.....................................................................................
4. Thanks to his aunt's legacy of 10000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
-> Had his............................................................................................
5. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
-> The student regretted not......................................................
6. We couldn't have managed without my father's money.
-> If it....................................................
7. I only recognised him when he came into the light.
-> Not until.....................................................................
8. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
-> Only after...............................................................................
9. Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed
We haven't received...............................................................
10 Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test/
-> As long as..........................................................
Write a speech how to save energy to your house for your classmates. Use the following suggestions. (1 m)
1. Good afternoon, teachers and friends. I / member / class / and / this afternoon / I / tell / how / save / energy / my house.
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2. Most of us use too much electricity in our house. You / reduce / amount / turn off / computer / when / you / not / use /.
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3. Most of us use too much electricity in our house. You / reduce / amount / prepare food carefully / before / turn / stove.
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4. Most of us use too much electricity in our house. You / reduce / amount / keep / refrigerator door / closed.
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5. If / you / follow / simple rules / not only / you / save energy / but also / save money.
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1)The weather forecast was inaccurate ,so we didn't take the right precaution.
-Had..................................................................................
2)You must speak slowly or he'll not be able to understand you.
-Unless...............................................................
3)Do as I tell you 'll regret about it.
-Unless..............................................
6)Mary didn't work hard enough. She failed in her exams.
-If mary....................................................
7)But for his help , I would have gone bankrupt.
-If....................................................................
8)We got lost because we didn't have a map.
-If we.....................................................
9)You may get hungry on the train , so take some sandwiches.
-In care.....................................................................
10)If there is an emergency, ring this number .
-In................................................
11)I'm having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
-If..............................................................................
12)I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn't thinking.
-If I.................................................
13)Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take plenty of spare parts.
-In care............................................................
14)It was his incompetence which led to their capture.
-If.................................................................
15)I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet.
-If....................................................................
16)Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
-If he................................................................
17)In the event of nuclear wearpons being used ,we are doomed.
-If it should............................................................................
18)Mr.Miller lost his job because he was late every day.
-If...............................................
19)If I had known she was sick , I would have visited her.
-Had........................................................
20)The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
-Had it not...............................................................
21)If ask me in advance , I'll be willing to work orvertime.
-Provided that.................................
22)You'd better not touch that switch.
-If I.......................................