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TELL ME MORECuaderno de gramticaSin solucionesIngls BritnicoNivel Intermedio+

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There is - There are.. Pg 1 / 470Negation of the indefinite article..... Pg 3 / 470Emphatic 'do'..... Pg 7 / 470Questions in the past Pg 11 / 470Question tags. Pg 16 / 470Meaning and use of 'so' Pg 21 / 470'To get' + adjective. Pg 27 / 470

Regular comparatives Pg 29 / 470Regular superlatives. Pg 31 / 470Irregular superlatives. Pg 35 / 470Similarity: 'like' and 'as'. Pg 37 / 470Reinforcing the comparative and the superlative. Pg 40 / 470

Absolute superlative.. Pg 42 / 470The more . . . the more Pg 46 / 470

A use of the comparative.. Pg 50 / 470When 'that' may be left out. Pg 53 / 470Direct and indirect questions Pg 57 / 470Verbs + infinitive clause Pg 59 / 470Infinitive clause.. Pg 64 / 470

Sequence of tenses with 'if' Pg 68 / 470So that. Pg 76 / 470Dependent clauses with 'that'.. Pg 80 / 470The impersonal structure.. Pg 84 / 470Nouns and adjectives of nationality Pg 91 / 470Construction of compound nouns.. Pg 94 / 470Use of compound nouns.. Pg 99 / 470Singular nouns in '-s'. Pg 103 / 470Uncountable nouns which may take 'a'. Pg 105 / 470Invariable cardinal numbers. Pg 107 / 470Little - A little - Much.. Pg 109 / 470Few - A few - Many Pg 112 / 470

Different meanings of 'all'. Pg 115 / 470Use and omission of 'the'. Pg 121 / 470Definite article with geographical names.. Pg 125 / 470The possessive: a plural use.. Pg 129 / 470Some other uses of the possessive Pg 134 / 470'One' replacing a noun.. Pg 136 / 470Reflexive pronouns Pg 138 / 470Interrogative words Pg 140 / 470Which - What.. Pg 150 / 470

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Possessive pronouns Pg 152 / 470Everybody - Nobody.. Pg 154 / 470How much - How many. Pg 156 / 470How long. Pg 158 / 470'How' + adjective or adverb.. Pg 162 / 470Everybody - Somebody - Nobody.. Pg 166 / 470Relative pronouns and adverbs.. Pg 170 / 470The indefinite possessive. Pg 174 / 470Placing the adjective Pg 178 / 470Use of the past participle as an adjective.. Pg 182 / 470

Adjectives ending in -ing. Pg 186 / 470

Order of adjectives Pg 188 / 470Compound adjectives Pg 190 / 470The verb 'to have (got)'. Pg 193 / 470Verbs: reactions and preferences.. Pg 196 / 470Verbs expressing a wish to act Pg 202 / 470Verbs introducing a second action. Pg 205 / 470Verbs expressing stages of an action Pg 208 / 470Transitive and intransitive verbs.. Pg 211 / 470

Anaphoric 'to'.. Pg 214 / 470Phrasal verb particles Pg 216 / 470The future Pg 220 / 470Construction of the preterite Pg 225 / 470

Use of the preterite. Pg 229 / 470The preterite continuous.. Pg 232 / 470Construction of the present perfect Pg 235 / 470Use of the present perfect Pg 238 / 470The negative imperative.. Pg 241 / 470Will - To be going to.... Pg 243 / 470Would like: expressing a desire. Pg 247 / 470Irregular verbs Pg 249 / 470Verbs without a continuous form Pg 259 / 470Verbs without continuous forms: exceptions. Pg 265 / 470Construction of the present perfect continuous Pg 267 / 470Use of the present perfect continuous Pg 275 / 470

Past perfect. Pg 279 / 470Future with 'be' + infinitive Pg 285 / 470Sequence of tenses.. Pg 288 / 470Construction of the present conditional.. Pg 291 / 470Use of the present conditional Pg 297 / 470Conditional perfect. Pg 303 / 470Expressions with the present perfect. Pg 309 / 470The past subjunctive. Pg 312 / 470The past perfect subjunctive with 'if'.. Pg 319 / 470

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The simple conditional perfect with 'should' Pg 325 / 470I am told.. Pg 331 / 470'Will' and 'shall'.. Pg 334 / 470Use of the passive. Pg 340 / 470Construction of the passive.. Pg 343 / 470

Active and passive voices Pg 350 / 470Can: perception and knowledge Pg 354 / 470Must - Have (got) to.. Pg 356 / 470'Should' and 'ought to': advice Pg 359 / 470Had better - Would rather Pg 362 / 470May - Might. Pg 364 / 470

Strong probability with 'must'.. Pg 369 / 470Absence of necessity Pg 372 / 470Should - Ought to: probability. Pg 375 / 470Suggestions with 'should'. Pg 379 / 470Near certainty in the past. Pg 381 / 470Modal auxiliaries Pg 384 / 470Prepositions of time.. Pg 397 / 470Prepositions of place. Pg 400 / 470The prepositions 'in' and 'at'. Pg 403 / 470Prepositions at the end of a clause Pg 408 / 470Verbs expressing impressions and feelings.. Pg 412 / 470Means with 'by'.. Pg 416 / 470

Different meanings of 'since' Pg 420 / 470Within - Within . . . of Pg 423 / 470

Adverbs of time... Pg 426 / 470Too - Too much.. Pg 428 / 470Ever - Never Pg 430 / 470Yet - Not yet. Pg 432 / 470The place of 'even'. Pg 434 / 470The place of 'enough' Pg 436 / 470'Always' + present continuous. Pg 438 / 470Still - Yet... Pg 441 / 470Different meanings of 'rather'.. Pg 447 / 470Different meanings of 'quite' Pg 449 / 470

Either . . . or - Neither . . . nor.. Pg 453 / 470Simple present with 'when' / 'while' Pg 456 / 470Even though - Even if Pg 460 / 470Till - Until. Pg 467 / 470

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Intermedio+

Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales]

1 There is - There are "There is" - "There are"

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Organising a stay

Orden de palabras [1 ejercicios]

1a your within reach easy good is of there hotel office?

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1 Negation of the indefinite article La negacin del artculo indeterminado

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Customs checks

Ejercicio de gramtica [3 ejercicios]

1 Ponga en forma negativa las siguientes frases.

Ejemplo:We have air conditioning. We don't have any air conditioning.

The airport has security checks.

The train has a smoking section.

The station has a waiting room.



The hotel has a four-poster bed.

The flight attendant has mineral water.

The plane has satellite navigation.




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I have an aisle seat.

He has a bar of chocolate.

We have coffee.




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On the train


1have any problems don't I with Fortunately, jet lag

2the don't I the food fancy of any in bar-buffet


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1 Emphatic 'do' "Do" enftico




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The luggage search


1 Responda como en el ejemplo.

Ejemplo:Do you want to avoid Paul? Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

Does Lisa need to leave?

Do you need to apply?

Do Simon and Michael want to find out?


Ejemplo:

Do you want to avoid Paul? Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

Do you know Dawn?

Does it rain often?

Does Margaret have a ticket?


Ejemplo:Do you want to avoid him? Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

Do they have a blanket?

Does she have the time?

Do you need a car?




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Trouble with orders


1seem free an attractive delivery does like proposition

2assistant the some reservations my about does have capabilities.

3seem end month highly of the does the unlikely




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The luggage search

Transformar un texto [1 ejercicios]

1 Ponga en presente de indicativo el siguiente texto.

We did have to go through customs before we went to the hotel. The line didn't look very long, but it wasslow. The customs officer in charge did look rather stern, didn't he? It did seem as though he was in abad mood. However, I did think all that queueing and searching through our luggage was unnecessary.




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1 Questions in the past La interrogacin en el pasado




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Hotel reservations

Completar las frases [1 ejercicios]

1 They've been living in the country the past twenty years.

We're tired because been travelling all day.

The hotel room was nice but been wanting to come home all week.

She's been going on camping holidays she found out that she enjoys it.

He stayed in the same hotel room nine years .

Where you staying on holiday, in a chalet or in a hotel?

ago for we've since were I've




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Business calls


1 Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase.

Ejemplo:He is not very tall. How tall is he?

Martin and Susan are not very close.

They've been travelling for a long time.

The flight's not very nice.


Ejemplo:I've been here for 8 years. How long have you been here for?

I've been here for 12 months.

She'll work here for 9 months.

We've lived here for 21 years.


Ejemplo:Polly comes from somewhere. Where does she come from?

The document referred to something.

Mr Partridge is writing to someone.

The secretary made a note of something.




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My parents were waiting for someone.

The woman was asking for something.

Our chairman took over from someone else.



He was looking through something.

They've lied about something.

Mr Moss discriminated in favour of someone.




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1 Question tags Las "question tags"




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A tour of the town


1 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo.

Ejemplo:He likes beer, doesn't he? Everybody likes beer, don't they?

He needs a road map, doesn't he?

He admires you, doesn't he?

He drinks wine, doesn't he?



She protects herself, doesn't she?

He enjoys himself, doesn't he?

She asks herself questions, doesn't she?




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He gets lost a lot, doesn't he?

He goes swimming often, doesn't he?

He works out, doesn't he?




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1 There is - There are "There is" - "There are"




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Organising a stay


1hotel of your good easy there is reach a within office?




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1 Meaning and use of 'so' Significados y usos de "so"




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A car trip


1 Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo.

Ejemplo:He's really tired. (me) So am I.

They're really nice. (her)

We're really patient. (you)

You're really small. (him)


Ejemplo:

He's really tired. (me) So am I.

I'm really sorry. (we)

We're really silly. (him)

You're really interesting. (her)




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Ejemplo:He's so big (not to be able to fit in the door). He's so big that he can't fit in the door.

She's so tired (to fall asleep).

I'm so early (not to be allowed to enter).

They're so annoying (to have no friends).



She's so fast (to have already finished).

I'm so happy (to laugh).

You're so short (not to be able to see him).




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1 Meaning and use of 'so' Significados y usos de "so"




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She's so tired (to fall asleep).

I'm so early (not to be allowed to enter).

They're so annoying (to have no friends).



She's so fast (to have already finished).

I'm so happy (to laugh).

You're so short (not to be able to see him).




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1 'To get' + adjective "To get" + adjetivo




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At the airport


1get if note don't We you the car park's could lost number.




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1 Regular comparatives Los comparativos regulares




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Making a sale

Palabra correcta [2 ejercicios]

1 The new phones are than the others.the most reliable the more reliable reliable most reliable very reliable more reliable

2 The older model is than the other one.bad bladder good the better better


1 year, she came to my birthday with her sister.

That was time I saw her.

This year, they arrived than usual.

Both she and her sister looked lovely.

But I think I prefer , ultimately.

last the last the latter later




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1 Regular superlatives Los superlativos regulares




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Welcoming visitors


1 Heathrow is the world's airport.most affluent busiest best designed oldest longest


1 I would like to our presence at the fair.

What of did you have in ?

We the size.

On we would like a one.

We're a new so we need a large stand.

size larger smallest pre-booked product confirm reflection stand trade mindlaunching company's

2 The sooner we reach an agreement, the we can move on to more pleasant things.

We plan to 10 per cent of our car rental .

What of discount will you give us for an order that size?

What model would you suggest as an ?

That sounds like an proposition, but what about delivery?

What's the you can let me have them?

Would you mind checking on that right ?

O.K.! I'll go with that.

sort attractive away sooner equip fleet alternative along earliest




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3 Is there I could you from Japan, as a way of thank you?

You have to go to that .

It would be my . After all, you've so much for my and I. It's

only .

I like Takahashi's . I wouldn't mind her manga.

Yes, she's very in . I'll see what I can do.

trouble natural Europe done don't anything latest Rumiko all saying popular wifebring pleasure work




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The company stand


1top-of-the-range most are the obviously, the models expensive.




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1 Irregular superlatives Los superlativos irregulares




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Deferring payment


1 His and accountant will be in with you,

they need any .

Do you have any how long this will take to up?

I'm I can't give you an date.

Thanks for being so . Most seem to think that Mr Daniels

is a and that he's finally got his .

I just want the for both . I want our phones back, without

Mr Daniels.

afraid solicitors criminal understanding clear best people exact harming ideashould information touch parties comeuppance




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1 Similarity: 'like' and 'as' La similitud: "like" y "as"




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Staying in a hotel


1 To sleep means to sleep well.nightmares too many cooks like a log a wink dog tired




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A tour of the castle


1 These are the of the Family.

He looks me, don't you think?

Oh yes! You have the same !

They were in the days!

This one has an nose!

statues old interesting like Royal small chin




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1 Reinforcing the comparative and thesuperlative

El comparativo y el superlativo enfatizados




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A car trip


1 Buying your first car is exciting than buying your second.

A motorbike is far and the most dangerous form of transport.

Public transport is better for the environment.

A moped is even than a car.

A tractor is not as luxurious as a limousine.

A taxi is six as expensive as a tram.

much away far more times slower nearly




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1 Absolute superlative El superlativo absoluto




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Staying in a hotel


1 It's the chambermaid, with your , sir.

Oh, do come !

I asked tea!

I'm sorry, I'll get it away.

right for awfully in breakfast




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1 Absolute superlative El superlativo absoluto




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Staying in a hotel


1 It's the chambermaid, with your , sir.

Oh, do come !

I asked tea!

I'm sorry, I'll get it away.

for breakfast in right awfully




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1 The more . . . the more "The more . . . the more"




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Making a sale


1 The more you work, profit we make.the more the better the later the Moor the moor

2 The we sell, the sooner we leave.later sooner less quick percolator

3 The the reputation, the more business you do.good more worst better


1 The sooner we reach an agreement, the we can move on to more pleasant things.We plan to 10 per cent of our car rental .

What of discount will you give us for an order that size?

What model would you suggest as an ?

That sounds like an proposition, but what about delivery?

What's the you can let me have them?

Would you mind checking on that right ?

O.K.! I'll go with that.

alternative along sooner equip away sort earliest attractive fleet




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1 Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente.

Ejemplo:A large turnover means high investment. The larger the turnover, the higher the

investment.

Wait for a long time, and the prices will get lower.

A high level makes for difficult exercises.

Bright sun can be a great danger for the skin.


Ejemplo:A large turnover means high investment. The larger the turnover, the higher the

investment.

When it is humid, the likelihood of a storm isgreat.

High prices lead to small demand.

Loud music has a high chance of disturbing theneighbours.




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Ejemplo:A large investment can be hard to manage. The larger the investment, the harder it is to

manage.

It is hard to concentrate after working for a longtime.

Small print can be hard to read.

In a big company there is less contact betweenemployees.




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1 A use of the comparative El comparativo: dos elementos opuestos




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Making a sale

Casillas de palabras [2 ejercicios]


Ejemplo:two old people the older of the two

three expensive watches

two modern answering machines

three tall skyscrapers

two common problems

two tasty desserts

two fat ladies


Ejemplo:two old people the older of the two

two promising pieces of news

three recent breakthroughs

two cheap trips abroad

three sharp knives

three good-looking men

two bad debts




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1 Have you thought about a hands-free ?

Yes, but is it the same as the model?

Oh yes! If anything, better.

They have to be by , don't they?If you buy 200, we'll them for 20 pounds each.

fit specialists fitted older only model slightly quality




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1 When 'that' may be left out El relativo "that" sobreentendido




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Ejemplo:I bought a book. It cost thirty pounds. The book I bought cost thirty pounds.

She sent a letter. It was three pages long.

They give a guarantee. It lasts a year.

I've forgotten the name. It begins with 'b'.



He came up with a contract. It was veryadvantageous.

She faxed me a reminder. It was brief.

They suggested a solicitor. She arrived late.




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He's doing some calculations. They're verycomplicated.

They've got some compensation in mind. It's verylittle.

She's got a new assistant. He's verylackadaisical.


Ejemplo:You're coming, I assume. I assume that you're coming.

'We can go together', he proposed.

It's hard to find accommodation, they tell me.

'The prime minister is eagerly awaiting yourreport', she informed me.



'The postman comes at eight thirty', shereminded him.

'They should come over for some coffee', sheproposed.

'You should take a day off', he insisted.




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'They got rave reviews', he told me.

'You're going to the launderette', she assumed.

'Monday's a bank holiday', I reminded him.




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1 Direct and indirect questions Las interrogativas directas e indirectas




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On the motorway


1 The policeman asked we had been driving for.how far how late how now brown cow how soon how often how long




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1 Verbs + infinitive clause Verbos + oracin de infinitivo




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On the motorway


1 I that the car has become essential.

He that the car has broken down.

Are you about the repair bill?

We public transport, especially trams.

We won't be from that garage again.

They don't to go to the beach in their convertible.

want thinking believe hearing thinks prefer




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A car trip



Ejemplo:He changed his mind. (to cause) She caused him to change his mind.

She went out. (to forbid)

He protected her. (to want)

They moved. (to force)


Ejemplo:

He changed his mind. (to cause) She caused him to change his mind.

He left with her. (to expect)

We removed the wrapping. (to get)

You went out. (to force)


Ejemplo:He changed his mind. (to cause) She caused him to change his mind.

I came down. (to compel)

They went for a swim. (would like)

He fell down. (to intend)




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Ejemplo:They arrived on time. (I expected) I expected them to arrive on time.

He'll report back after his visit. (we'll get)

They'll redesign our executive model. (we want)

He's a reliable accountant. (we believe)



You'll cancel your other appointments. (weexpect)

She'll come up with a top-of-the-range product.(they're expecting)

We waited for a rise in the sales figures. (theyadvised)


Ejemplo:He apologized for the difficulties. (she asked) She asked him to apologize for the difficulties.

We withheld the payment. (we decided)

I explained the inconvenience to her. (he asked)

The bills remain unpaid (we expect)




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Handling an invoice


1to you don't payment, do you intend withhold ?

2but yes, settle do you to when intend ?




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1 Infinitive clause La oracin de infinitivo




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Deferring payment


1 Their solicitors advise us pay now.to as as if like




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Comparing products




She placed an order. (we advised)

She'll reschedule the meeting. (they're waiting)

He had a look at the mobile phone market. (youasked)



He'll report back after his visit. (we'll get)

They'll redesign our executive model. (we want)

He's a reliable accountant. (we believe)




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You'll cancel your other appointments. (weexpect)

She'll come up with a top-of-the-range product.(they're expecting)

We waited for a rise in the sales figures. (theyadvised)


Ejemplo:He apologized for the difficulties. (she asked) She asked him to apologize for the difficulties.

We withheld the payment. (we decided)

I explained the inconvenience to her. (he asked)

The bills remain unpaid (we expect)


1 Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados.

What area of the market is this stand representing, I (to wonder)? I think I'll wait here (to find out) if itcorresponds to our company interests. They are clearly (to benefit) from having a definite niche in themarket. However, I have been advised (to not wait) as it (to seem) that there is a lot of activity at theirstand. They are well-known for (to have) state-of-the-art products. I (to come back) later to have a goodlook at their product range.




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1 Sequence of tenses with 'if' La concordancia de los tiempos con "if"




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Deferring payment


1 If they had paid, we bankrupt.won't have gone would have gone will have gone wouldn't have gone

2 If by the end of the month, we'll forget the lawsuit.you pay you haven't paid you had paid you may pay you paid

3 If you pay today, we the court appearance.forgot will forget will be forgotten would forget would have forgottenwill have forgotten

4 If you didn't keep better records, you to declare

bankruptcy.

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Ejemplo:Even though it's sunny, I don't want to go out. Even though it was sunny, I didn't want to go

out.

Even though I don't want to, I must go to work.

If her temperature's low, she'll be all right.

Even though he smokes, he's in good health.



out.

Even though I have food poisoning, I'm not thatill.

If she drinks some hot chocolate, she'll feelbetter.

Even though we're moving out, we still like thearea.




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out.

If you give him a ring, he'll try and help you.

Even though it's the top-of-the-range model, it'snot very reliable.

If they were at the launch, they'd telephone.


Ejemplo:If I knew his name, I'd contact him. If I'd known his name, I'd have contacted him.

If we approached them, they might help us.

If they watched a product demonstration, they'dunderstand.

Even if they explained it in detail, I'd neverunderstand.



If the director spoke highly of him, he'd bepleased.

Even though he's rescheduled everything, it's stillimpossible.

If they tighten up security, there won't be anymore burglaries.




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Even though he's the chairman and chiefexecutive, he's totally useless.

If you went to London, you could visit the site.

If I was a small businessman, I'd be thankful forsuch an increase.


Ejemplo:If you install a satellite dish, we'll have lots ofchannels.

If you installed a satellite dish, we'd have lotsof channels.

If we went bankrupt, it would result in job losses.

Even though she owes me 500, I can't sue her.

If the terms of payment change, I'll contact mysolicitor.




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Even though I expected this, it's still a surprise.

If it's just teething troubles, we'll forget it.

If you think my overdraft's bad, you should seetheirs!




If we send an ultimatum, they'd pay up straightaway.

If an engineer looks at the problem, it'll be

working again tomorrow.

Even though it's out of the question, I want toask.




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Ejemplo:If she finds it, I'll contact you. If she found it, I'd contact you.

If you settle for less, we'll deal with the details.

Even though it hasn't been confirmed, I'm verykeen.

If I was in your place, I'd give Mr Renton a ring.


Ejemplo:If she finds it, I'll contact you. If she found it, I'd contact you.

If you fax me the results, I'll get back to you.

Even though the tube's in a terrible state, it's stillfaster than driving.

If they want entertainment, we'll organise asightseeing tour.


Ejemplo:

If she finds it, I'll contact you. If she found it, I'd contact you.

Even though she's got over it, she's still ill.

If I went to the launderette, I'd have some cleanclothes.

If he borrows the laptop computer, he won't loseso much time.




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Handling an invoice



If I had worked late last night, I (to finish) the accounts. Maybe if I don't take a lunch break, I (to be ableto) leave on time this evening. If I were a better businessman, I (to not have) so many overdue invoices.If I take on some more staff, then hopefully they (to help) me avoid these problems in the future.




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1 So that "So that"




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Welcoming visitors


1 Choose a hotel close enough I may gain some time.because like so that wishfully in the hope that

2 Reserve me a ticket for the opera so that I see the new Puccini.cannot must is have do can




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Organising a stay



Ejemplo:I'll reserve accommodation by phone. I'll gostraight to my hotel.

I'll reserve accommodation by phone so that Ican go straight to my hotel.

I'll collect some money. We'll buy her a present.

She'll come over to your place. You can discussher suggestions.

I'll organise a guided tour. They'll see London.




I'll reserve a table. We'll eat at nine o'clock.

She's getting a laptop computer. She'll be able towork on the train.

I'll arrange for some entertainment. We'll reallyamaze them.




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We'll take the tube. We'll avoid the congestion.

I'll tie up the loose ends. We'll start somethingelse.

I'll get the train timetable. You'll leave at the righttime.




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1 Dependent clauses with 'that' Las subordinadas con "that"




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'We can go together', he proposed.

It's hard to find accommodation, they tell me.

'The prime minister is eagerly awaiting yourreport', she informed me.



'The postman comes at eight thirty', shereminded him.

'They should come over for some coffee', sheproposed.

'You should take a day off', he insisted.




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'They got rave reviews', he told me.

'You're going to the launderette', she assumed.

'Monday's a bank holiday', I reminded him.




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Welcoming visitors


1 Aada "that" cuando sea posible.

I think this visit is going to be a great opportunity to learn from other people. I insist you all make adetermined effort. I've explained this company is a very important client of ours. They're even saying amerger is possible. Let's just hope we make a good impression on the executives. I believe we will allbenefit from this visit. I hope you will all be on your best behaviour!




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1 The impersonal structure La forma impersonal




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At the airport


1 Conjugue como en el ejemplo.

Ejemplo:he (to lose) he was lost

she (to help)

they (to pay)

we (to prevent from)

it (to open)

I (to protect)

you (to use)




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A tour of the town


1 The cathedral in 1603.was built has built has been built is being built were built will be built

2 ' have lovely castles', said the Scot to the Dane.You Them Us

3 ' have lovely golf courses in Scotland', said the German to his Spanish friend.Us You We They

4 think it always rains in Britain.Somebody People Why do you

5 calling you, Sylvia. Look!People Someone's Everybody Absolutely no one Why are you


1 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.

Ejemplo:

My neighbour helped me. I was helped by my neighbour.

Someone told me to be quiet.

My architect designed the house.

This lady found the key.




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Ejemplo:Someone asked me to the cinema. I was asked to the cinema.

Someone cleaned the camp bed.

Someone bought the shop.

Someone confirmed the date.



Someone identified them.

Someone robbed him.

Someone received the flowers.



Someone noticed him.

Something ruined the garden.

Someone redecorated it.




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The luggage search


1driving are despite the fast, still people too fog

2my isn't this suitcase because have must someone mine.




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1 Ponga en segunda persona del singular el siguiente texto.

They say that the castle's first stone was laid in 1224. One never knows exactly, does one, whensomething happened so long ago? In Britain, one can see lots of stately homes, mansions and castles.They have a royal family in the United Kingdom. One can tell as soon as one sets foot in Britain, as theQueen's head is on all the notes, coins and stamps.




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1 Nouns and adjectives of nationality Nombres y adjetivos de nacionalidad




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On the train


1 Ponga en el orden adecuado los siguientes grupos de palabras.

Ejemplo:cushion (cotton/circular) circular cotton cushion

francs (French/four)

whisky (Scottish/expensive)

date (wrong/delivery)

baby (beautiful/new)

insurance (travel/cheap)

library (modern/local)




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Customs checks



Ejemplo:I live in France. I'm French.

I live in Australia.

I live in the United States.

I live in Japan.


Ejemplo:

I live in France. I'm French.

I live in England.

I live in the Czech Republic.

I live in Russia.


Ejemplo:I live in France. I'm French.

I live in India.

I live in Germany.

I live in Greece.




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1 Construction of compound nouns Formacin de las palabras compuestas




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At the station



Ejemplo:boots for skiing ski boots

cake made at home

room for guests

window at the rear

foam for shaving

court for playing squash

wheel for steering



office for buying tickets

seat beside the window

store with several departments

board indicating departures

desk for information

space for parking




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Ejemplo:a room with twin beds a twin-bedded room

a girl who is confident in herself

a ticket for first class

a woman with a bad temper

a boy with long legs

a pool in the open air

a business owned by a family


Ejemplo:a room with twin beds a twin-bedded room

a chase at high speed

a person from the middle class

a section with no smoking

a machine for making yoghurts

a situation which breaks hearts

jam made at home


Ejemplo:cake made at home home-made cake

boots for skiing

room for dining

balloon heated with air

bed you can fold

net for fishing

book for addresses




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office for tourist information

seat beside the aisle

crossing for pedestrians

court for playing tennis

pass for boarding

ticket for parking




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A car trip


1 make long journeys shorter.Motorways Punctures Country roads Kilometres Road maps




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1 Use of compound nouns Empleo de las palabras compuestas




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cake made at home

room for guests

window at the rear

foam for shaving

court for playing squash

wheel for steering



office for buying tickets

seat beside the window

store with several departments

board indicating departures

desk for information

space for parking




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boots for skiing

room for dining

balloon heated with air

bed you can fold

net for fishing

book for addresses



office for tourist information

seat beside the aisle

crossing for pedestrians

court for playing tennis

pass for boarding

ticket for parking




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On the motorway


1 are like a car's 'passport'.Tattoos Identity cards Number plates Driving licences Steering wheels Rear windows

2 A is a four-lane road.backstreet lay-by multistorey car park dead end parking space dual carriageway

3 stop people from speeding.Empty roads Radar traps Wheel clamps Service stations Fast cars

4 help you drive at night.Seat belts Vitamin B pills Carrots Air bags Windscreen wipers Headlights




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1 Singular nouns in '-s' "News" y "means" (incontables)




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Trouble with orders


1 This is news.a piece very bad an item a very bad

2 , unfortunately, travels faster than light!Postmen Everything Income tax Bad news Traffic jams




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1 Uncountable nouns which may take 'a' Los sustantivos incontables: excepciones




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Comparing products


1 I went round the trade fair in hurry.the on at them a




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1 Invariable cardinal numbers Nmeros cardinales invariables




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Negotiating



Ejemplo:a hundred people (several) several hundred people

a dozen meetings (two)

a thousand members (five)

a million pounds sterling (three)

a thousand orders (several)

a hundred requests (four)

a dozen vehicles (a few)


Ejemplo:a hundred people (several) several hundred people

a hundred offices (a few)

a dozen managers (several)

a hundred individuals (nine)

a thousand free samples (ten)

a dozen affairs (two)

a hundred calculators (five)




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1 Little - A little - Much "Little" - "A little" - "Much"




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The company stand


1 A is a lot of reflection.great deal of thought moment's notice second thoughts quick check without hesitationcasual glance


1 Do you really people to 10% more?

We they'll pay for a high product.

But all over the are having to their belts.

We've given this a deal of .

It's a we're prepared to take.

pay risk thought country companies expect think great quality tighten




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Organising a stay


1little I'm now a running anyway, late

2a little for appointment's my I'm but 3.15, early

3so orders many little we've fallen taken we've a behind.

4

we a were to defer hoping payment little for longer

5a even for can little I arrange sightseeing you.




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1 Few - A few - Many "Few" - "A few" - "Many"




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10left are tickets think the Sibelius there few a for I concert.




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1 Different meanings of 'all' Los significados de "all"




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Organising a stay


1you your all have in Ireland lived life?

2will explain launch all the The official press new features

3equip we vehicles want by our to all Easter.

4

to all weather meant bad has delays the deliveries

5will doubt to breakfast your I cater all and bed a needs




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1 Different meanings of 'all' Los significados de "all"




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Organising a stay


1your Ireland all have in you lived life?

2The the official launch new explain all will press features

3our equip to by vehicles want we all Easter.

4

has all delays weather bad meant to the deliveries

5all I doubt to your bed a will breakfast and cater needs




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1 Use and omission of 'the' El uso y omisin de "the"




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Customs checks


1 I've just come back from .Greek isles the Greece the Greek isles

2 You can find exotic fish in .the south pacific south pacific South Pacific the South Pacific




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Staying in a hotel



Ejemplo:I don't like (lifts). I don't like lifts.

She doesn't like (lifts in her building).

He's buying (bars of chocolate).

They're eating (chocolate they bought duty-free).



She doesn't enjoy (train journeys).

We didn't enjoy (train journey this time).

(crash) was due to (runway).




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(explosion) was caused by (ground crew).

(flight attendant) confirmed (problem).

He got rid of (body).




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1 Definite article with geographical names El artculo determinado y los nombres geogrficos




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Customs checks


1 I've just come back from .Greek isles the Greek isles the Greece

2 You can find exotic fish in .south pacific the south pacific the South Pacific South Pacific

3 Our hotel in London overlooked .the Regent's Park Regent's park regents' park the regent's park Regent's Park




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Welcoming visitors


1 We might to get you a for Tosca.

I was really for something a bit highbrow. What about a

? They say Cats is .

I'm sure the Shakespeare is doing something.

They were in last year. The were completely bowled

by them.

, there weren't many problems.

surprisingly Royal Japan over looking language Japanese manage Companywonderful ticket less musical




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Customs checks



Ejemplo:I'm Irish. I live in Ireland.

I'm Italian.

I'm Turkish.

I'm Algerian.


Ejemplo:

I'm Irish. I live in Ireland.

I'm Norwegian.

I'm Welsh.

I'm Chinese.


Ejemplo:I'm Irish. I live in Ireland.

I'm a Scot.

I'm Portuguese.

I'm a Mexican.




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1 The possessive: a plural use El genitivo sajn: empleo del plural




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At the airport


1 The tickets have all come down in price.airlines airline's airline


1 Ponga en plural las siguientes frases.

Ejemplo:The child's bedroom is upstairs. The children's bedrooms are upstairs.

The dog's basket is outside.

The baker's shop is closed.

The passenger was carrying his luggage.



The shop assistant's tea is ready.

The businessman was reading his magazine.

The airline's plane is old.




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My neighbour was eating his chocolate.

The flight attendant's seat belt was undone.

The air hostess was packing her suitcase.




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Customs checks


1I recognize people's can even nationalities !




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At the airport


1 Ponga en plural el siguiente texto.

The woman got on the plane with her husband. Her hat blew off in the wind. The child had a windowseat, so he was happy. The man, however, was struggling with his heavy suitcase. He noticed that hiswife had lost her hand luggage and he laughed. She didn't think her husband could be so cruel.




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1 Some other uses of the possessive El genitivo sajn: otros usos




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Business calls


1 Next trade fair is essential for export sales.month's months' months of month month




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1 'One' replacing a noun "One" en lugar del sustantivo




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Customs checks


1 Yes, I'm talking you.

Where do you come ?

You haven't filled the customs form.

I didn't get .

in one to from




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1 Reflexive pronouns Los pronombres reflexivos




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Customs checks


1 The couple their way through the airport in time for their flight to Chicago.

Her accomplice was caught because he couldn't his way through the policemen.

She her way around Canada.

He kept out of sight of the customs officers.

I my way while trying to escape.

You were able to get over the border in a stolen car.

lost yourself elbow made knows himself




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1 Interrogative words Los interrogativos




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On the plane


1 is Milan from Edinburgh?How far How near How do you do How often How soon How

2 do you travel first class?How is it possible How come How soon How late How often How far

3 do you think we will be landing?How many How much How near How soon How far How long




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Making a sale


1 ten per cent off the list price?

model did you have in mind?

units did you have in mind?

can I reach you?

can you get back to me?

of discount will you give us?

is your fleet?

how quickly how about what sort how big how many what where




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Business calls



Ejemplo:Gareth is not very tall. How tall is he?

That country is not very far.

We had a long trip.

He doesn't come home very often.


Ejemplo:

He is not very tall. How tall is he?

I don't go to Glasgow very often.

The mountain is not very high.

The girl is not very tall.


Ejemplo:He is not very tall. How tall is he?

Martin and Susan are not very close.

They've been travelling for a long time.

The flight's not very nice.




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I've been here for 12 months.

She'll work here for 9 months.

We've lived here for 21 years.



She lived in Paris for a year.

I continued my studies for 2 years.

I lived in Scotland for 12 years.



We lived here for 12 years.

She slept for 8 hours.

He watched TV for 4 hours.




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The document referred to something.

Mr Partridge is writing to someone.

The secretary made a note of something.



My parents were waiting for someone.

The woman was asking for something.

Our chairman took over from someone else.



He was looking through something.

They've lied about something.

Mr Moss discriminated in favour of someone.




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9time served is what breakfast ?

10stay how you long to are planning ?

11of castle wasn't completed part the why this ?

12belong castle to who does the ?

13bulk of you discount are on giving what sort orders?

14local from a what visit rep our about ?




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Comparing products



What area of the market is this stand representing, I (to wonder)? I think I'll wait here (to find out) if itcorresponds to our company interests. They are clearly (to benefit) from having a definite niche in themarket. However, I have been advised (to not wait) as it (to seem) that there is a lot of activity at theirstand. They are well-known for (to have) state-of-the-art products. I (to come back) later to have a goodlook at their product range.




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1 Which - What "Which" - "What"




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Making a sale


1 ten per cent off the list price?

model did you have in mind?

units did you have in mind?

can I reach you?

can you get back to me?

of discount will you give us?

is your fleet?

how quickly how big how many how about where what what sort




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1 Possessive pronouns Los pronombres posesivos




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The luggage search


1someone this because isn't must have suitcase my mine.




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1 Everybody - Nobody "Everybody" - "Nobody"




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1 Have you been on a trip around the world ?

We seen the White House yet. We're going there later.

She still met any of the Belgian royal family.

Is France the country of human rights?

I've met a Spanish driver yet who hasn't had an accident.

has told him yet, but we're taking him to Paris for his birthday.

haven't yet still nobody hasn't never




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