VARIANTA 1

a. Identify any possible errors 1. I’m ambidextrous - I can write with any hand. 2. Tell him that getting up earlier will mean to go to bed earlier. 3. She’s hardly never at home. 4. I asked him where did he take the money from. 5. It has been three months since I have finished writing my dissertation.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It is impossible for her to have been out of town. I saw her the other day. She can’t………………………………………………… 2. The meeting began immediately after the board announced the theft in the new department. No sooner………………………………………………… 3. Your lies and manipulation won’t prevent us from getting our work done. Despite the fact…………………………………………… 4. Inflation was a lot worse last year than this year. Inflation isn’t………………………………………………… 5. The ice is rather thin and one couldn’t skate on it. The ice is too ……………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. N-ar fi mai bine s-i ceri bani unchiului tu? 2. Prea puin înelegea din ceea ce se întâmpla! 3. Am rugat-o s m anune la ce or va veni grupul de turiti. 4. Dac n-ar fi fost ploaia torenial, poate ar fi plecat în excursie. 5. Era prima oar când mergeam în strintate i eram emoionat.

VARIANTA 2

a. Complete each sentence with a word derived 1. Smoking and drinking are … to our health. HARM 2. Unfortunately such a situation is … AVOID 3. How … of him to forget about your birthday! THINK 4. Their behaviour is rather … CHILD 5. Don’t eat these mushrooms; they’re … POISON b. Rephrase the following sentences beginning 1. “Do you know many people at the party?” Mary asked Sarah. Mary asked Sarah ………………………… 2. He denied that he had stolen her bag. He denied ………………………… 3. I’m sorry you didn’t come. I wish ………………………… 4. I didn’t see the movie last night because I arrived home later than usual. If I ………………………… 5. It is certain that Mike repaired the switch. Mike ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Mark seamn cu tatl lui, nu-i aa? 2. Când eram în vacan, obinuiam s mergem la film în fiecare sear.

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3. Nu-i pot spune dac îmi place s mnânc scoici, pentru c nu am mâncat niciodat. 4. i se ofer o prjitur, dar nu poi s-o mnânci pentru c ii regim. 5. Zborul a fost anulat probabil din cauza ceii.

VARIANTA 3a. Identify any possible errors 1. This is the first time when I’ve heard her sing. 2. She’ll be very happy when she’ll meet him, no doubt. 3. What do you suppose it will happen now? 4. If you’ll come this way, I’ll have your luggages taken up to your room. 5. I’ll be teaching for twenty years this summer.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. ‘Why not go to the new Chinese restaurant? I’ve heard it’s excellent,’ said our neighbour. Our neighbour suggested …………………………………………………. . 2. I had scarcely closed my eyes when I heard a knock on the door. No sooner………………………………………………………… . 3. Children are more of a responsibility than pets. Pets aren’t………………………………………………………… . 4. Ray is only a junior employee, yet he has direct access to the boss. Even…………………………………………………………………... . 5. Could someone answer my question? Is ........................................................................................... ? c. Translate into English. 1. Vorbea în oapt ca s nu-i trezeasc prinii. 2. Am vorbit cu John s vin s te ia de la aeroport dac eu nu pot. 3. Dac a fi în locul lui, n-a renuna la drepturile mele. 4. A mai fi stat dou ore, dar prinii mei au insistat s ne intoarcem înainte de ora 7. 5. Mi-a spus c n-are rost s-i dau sfaturi pentru c tot nu ine cont de ele.

VARIANTA 4a. Identify any possible errors 1. Had you a good holiday in Paris? 2. This box is too heavy to lift it. 3. You can hardly see something; are you sure we are in the right place? 4. That was the first time I’d seen him dressed with a black suit. 5. She was happy, if poor. She wouldn’t swap places with anyone.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. ‘Let’s go to the Art Gallery this afternoon,’ he said. He ……………………………………………………………… . 2. I’m going out to the theatre tonight, so I couldn’t accept Peter’s invitation to dinner. If I…………………………………………………… . 3. After seeing all the candidates they’ll announce their decision. Once……………………………………………………………… . 4. We’ve got half the people we need to make up a team. We need………………………………………………………… . 5. It’s possible that she forgot about the meeting. She………………………………………………………………… .

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c. Translate into English. 1. A spus c locuiete cu prinii deocamdat dar sper s aib propriul lui apartament. 2. Dac nu i-ar fi pierdut timpul cutând articolul din Herald Tribune, ar fi vzut tirea la televizor. 3. S nu lai s treac o zi fr s citeti, fr s vezi sau s auzi ceva frumos! 4. De obicei urmrete serialul acesta la televizor, dar ast sear înva pentru examenul de luni. 5. De când o cunotea el, ea era o jurnalist de excepie.

VARIANTA 5a. Identify any possible errors 1. We’ve got food for as many people as they want it. 2. You are the first person I’m speaking with today. 3. There’s two miles to the beach, isn’t it? 4. Lotteries are used for rising money for the states that sponsor them. 5. The less one earns the lesser one must pay. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Shouldn’t we tell him the truth? Hadn’t…………………………………………………… ? 2. That trunk is very heavy; one man couldn’t possibly lift it. That trunk is much…………………………………… 3. ‘I didn’t know whether I could take you or not,’ I said to Mark. I told Mark……………………………………………… 4. He composes beautifully and he is a very interesting painter, too. Not only....................................................................... 5. It seems that you have told him the truth. You.............................................................................. c. Translate into English. 1. Au plecat devreme ca s nu se întâlneasc cu Tom. 2. Dac nu m-ar fi rugat, nu a fi acum aici. 3. A fi preferat s-i fi scris tema cu cerneal. 4. N-a rspuns nimeni la u. Probabil plecaser cu toii. 5. Ne-au spus c se vor cstori de îndat ce vor gsi o locuin.

VARIANTA 6

a. Identify any possible errors 1. He’s bond to pass his exams with flying colours, as he studied very hard. 2. She’s an easy to teach person. 3. The whole matter of inheritance wants to be looked into. 4. The shop-assistant gave me two dresses to try up. 5. Mary got stolen her briefcase while she was out. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. I would have preferred you to tell me the truth. I’d rather………………………………………… 2. He always turns a deaf ear to my requests. Never…………………………………………… 3. Why didn’t you ask me, if you wanted to borrow my car? You……………………………………………… 4. ‘Why don’t you study maths at evening class?’ she said to him. She suggested that……………………………

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5. It’s impossible for him to be working at this hour. He………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Dac erai pltit atât de bine, de ce ai renunat la slujba aceea? 2. Profesorul va termina cu siguran de notat lucrrile pân la sfâritul zilei. 3. Turitii s-au întors la caban ca s nu-i prind furtuna. 4. M-a întrebat de unde sunt i dac stau mult acolo. 5. E timpul s discut cu ea pe fa i s-i spun tot ce cred.

VARIANTA 7

a. Identify any possible errors 1. Things are going from bad to worse for me lately. 2. When he will come, I’ll have to talk to him. 3. Seldom she goes to the theatre. 4. Linda said she had seen the film last month. 5. The bus can be late today because there is a lot of traffic. b. Complete each sentence with a word derived 1. He has made many successful ... investments. FINANCE 2. I don’t want him to baby sit for me. He’s too ... RESPONSIBLE 3. It must be wonderful to be ... WEALTH 4. The project is … . There’s no way we can make it work. PRACTICAL 5. He doesn’t speak French, which is why he... the woman’s question. UNDERSTAND c. Translate into English. 1. Am luat B la compunere. 2. Dup ce a citit scenariul, actria a acceptat rolul. 3. Ador s m trezesc în mirosul de cafea proaspt mcinat. 4. Oricât îi displcea ideea, a trebuit s împrumute bani de la prini. 5. Se zvonete c soia lui i-a scris toate romanele.

VARIANTA 8a. Complete each sentence with a word derived from the word in capitals. 1. Gunpowder is a highly … substance. EXPLODE 2. She felt a sense of … when she realized that she hadn’t lost her bag. RELIEVE 3. Our neighbours have had a large … built on their house. EXTEND 4. The sunflower grew to a … of two metres. HIGH 5. Sarah has always been a … girl. SENSE b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same 1. I not only broke the glass, but I cut my finger on it. Not only ………………………… 2. Who painted Susan’s portrait? Who was …………………………? 3. Caroline regrets shouting at her friend yesterday. Caroline wishes ………………………… 4. ‘You must pay for the tickets by Friday,’ he said to me. He insisted on ………………………… 5. You will miss the bus unless you leave now. If …………………………

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c. Translate into English. 1. Ce n-a da s pot pleca la Paris! 2. Este sigur c David va fi ales preedintele clubului. 3. Primul lucru pe care-l aveam de fcut era s gsim pe cineva s ne repare maina. 4. Zgomotul devenise insuportabil, aa c am hotrât s închid fereastra. 5. Cora era sigur c nu a plecat fr s scoat fierul din priz.

VARIANTA 9a. Identify any possible errors 1. Oh, dear! I’m often forgetting my umbrella! 2. Would you have followed me wherever I go? 3. I’m having a headache. 4. She admitted that she is wrong. 5. I’d like to live in the 18 century.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The only person they hadn’t invited was Sam. Sam was……………………………………………………………………. 2. He said, ‘Dorothy is against my resigning and so is Steve.’ He said that neither………………………………………………………….. 3. She remembered the man’s name after he’d walked away. Only when…………………………………………………………………… 4. Although my mother is from Paris, I’ve never been there. Despite…………………………………………………………………….. 5. She doesn’t know anything about first aid, so she couldn’t help him. If…………………………………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Plou de o sptmân i va trebui s amânm cltoria. 2. Dac ar fi fost mai atent n-ar fi fcut atâtea greeli. 3. Fiecare crede c el are dreptate. 4. Anul acesta am mult mai multe note bune decât anul trecut. 5. Au luat un taxi ca s nu întârzie.

VARIANTA 10

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences 1. It is well known his interest in man. 2. Then I’ll come back in Bucharest. 3. The sun is shining bright. 4. The walls’ colour is white. 5. London is situated on Thames. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. How often is it necessary to feed the fish? How often …………………………............. ? 2. They say he is writing a new novel. He ………………………… 3. I’m sorry for having disturbed you so early in the morning. If only ………………………… 4. It’s not like him to have breakfast before 8 o’clock.

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He’s not ………………………… 5. Our house was decorated one year ago. Our house ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. M-am simit într-adevr bine la petrecere dei n-am dansat deloc. 2. Am fcut o prjitur; de-asta mâinile mele sunt pline de fin. 3. La sfâritul anului viitor voi fi studiat în aceast coal timp de 5 ani. 4. Dac-l vezi cumva, spune-i s-mi telefoneze. 5. Un pieton care traversa strada a fost rnit mortal.

Varianta 11

a. Fill in each of the following blanks using only one word 1. Are you free this evening? If … , let’s have dinner together. 2. I … ever walk alone at night. 3. She saw nobody there and … did I. 4. The painting turned … to be a forgery. 5. I can’t approve … his choice. b. Rephrase each sentence 1. I’d prefer you to leave earlier. RATHER 2. I can’t tolerate his attitude anymore. PUT 3. You’re always complaining about your work. COMPLAINTS 4. The lesson finished and then John arrived. HARDLY 5. The last time we went out was a month ago. FOR c. Translate into English 1. David lucreaz pentru aceeai companie de mai bine de 20 de ani. 2. Dac va fi vzut furând acea main, poliia va fi pe urmele lui. 3. Erau uimii de felul în care ea a condus maina cea nou. 4. L-am sunat pe Robert toat ziua, dar nu rspunde; probabil lucreaz. 5. Mi-a spus c s-ar simi mai bine dac n-ar avea de învat atât de mult.

VARIANTA 12a. Choose the variant that best completes 1. I’m hungry. I think I … something to eat. A. will make B. make C. am making 2. My sister is used … to bed early. A. to go B. to going C. going 3. Her … brother is a doctor. A. old B. oldest C. eldest 4. I’m sure they will be here … A. surely B. shortly C. nearly 5. He looked as if he … by lightning. A. was struck B. has been struck C. had been struck

b. Rephrase each sentence 1. The only person he didn’t invite was Sarah. EXCEPT 2. She regretted sending the letter. WISHED 3. No one in the school can beat him at chess. PLAYER

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4. The TV set still needs repairing. YET 5. You should never lend him your car. CIRCUMSTANCES c. Translate into English 1. Spunea c pot face orice doresc atâta timp cât este legal. 2. S-a dovedit c cei doi angajai nu aveau nimic de-a face cu banii care lipseau. 3. Dac mi-a fi dat seama cât este de nefericit, nu a fi fost atât de dur. 4. Rezervasem o mas la restaurant, dar când am sosit nu erau destule scaune pe care s stm. 5. Unchiul meu are o colecie impresionant de timbre, dintre care multe sunt valoroase.

VARIANTA 13a. Choose the variant that best completes 1. I’m hungry. I think I … something to eat. A. will make B. make C. am making 2. My sister is used … to bed early. A. to go B. to going C. going 3. Her … brother is a doctor. A. old B. oldest C. eldest 4. I’m sure they will be here … A. surely B. shortly C. nearly 5. He looked as if he … by lightning. A. was struck B. has been struck C. had been struck

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It’s a pity I didn’t notice the change. I wish ………………………… 2. I like walking in the park more than watching TV. I prefer ………………………… 3. The mechanic is repairing our car. Our car ………………………… 4. Such valuable paintings are to be found nowhere else. Nowhere ………………………… 5. I had to buy a carton of milk but I forgot. I didn’t ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Fceam lungi plimbri în pdure înainte de a m muta la ora. 2. Tony spera c toi prietenii lui vor veni la ziua lui de natere, nu-i aa? 3. E posibil s spun adevrul, aa c n-ar fi mai bine s-l asculi? 4. A plecat în mare grab, ca s nu piard avionul. 5. Nu are rost s v ducei în parc pe o asemenea ploaie.

VARIANTA 14a. Identify any possible errors 1. We hardly ever go to the cinema these days, don’t we? 2. Would you mind to make a bit less noise, please? 3. He mustn’t write. He can telephone. 4. He appears to have helped by a former policeman. 5. Should I have known you will come, I wouldn’t have called you. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The thief ran away with the money before they even called the police.

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By the time ………………………… 2. Shortly after I opened the box, a fluffy puppy came out wobbling. Scarcely ………………………… 3. “I don’t know his name but I have often talked to him at various social events”, Mary said. Mary said ………………………… 4. We can start our work only after Peter has finished his. Only ………………………… 5. He has consented to my plan. My plan ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Pân acum nu am fost înc instruii cum s completm formularele. 2. Nu este înc destul de clar ce va trebui s facem dup ce vor sosi musafirii. 3. Îmi place s m duc la cinematograf cel puin o dat pe sptmân. 4. A prefera s vorbim în alt parte. 5. Dac m-ai fi ateptat, nu ai avea probleme acum.

VARIANTA 15

a. Choose the variant 1. The parrot seemed afraid the cat … it. A. shall eat B. will eat C. should eat D. might eat 2. Recently, supermarkets … in almost all countries as part of the process of globalization. A. will be established B. have been established C. are being established D. are to be established 3. … with empty bottles, the lorry left the warehouse before noon. A. After loading B. Loading C. Having been loaded D. After having loaded 4. You can’t come right now; I’m … a shower. A. making B. taking C. getting D. giving 5. The patient was in a coma but he was brought ... by the doctors in this hospital. A. round B. through C. after D. up

b. Rewrite each sentence 1. Petrol is very expensive these days. COST The ………………………… 2. George lost his job six months ago. OUT George has ………………………… 3. It was careless of you not to tell me to cancel the meeting. MIGHT You ………………………… 4. I can’t wait to meet your family. FORWARD I’m ………………………… 5. She hasn’t been here for five years. TIME The ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Nu pot s vorbesc acum; iau prânzul cu un client important. 2. De-abia am pus masa, c au i sosit musafirii. 3. Mi se vorbea foarte oficial când a nvlit în birou copilul cel rsfat al efului.

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4. A pleca într-o cltorie în jurul lumii dac a câtiga la loto. 5. Vom redecora apartamentul dup ce vom repara maina.

VARIANTA 16

a. Complete each sentence with a word 1. It’s a very … feeling to know you’ve done something good. SATISFY 2. It’s … to complain about the food in the camp. USE 3. Don’t look at me so … CRITIC 4. She has a very … attitude towards all her students. CONSIDER 5. After ten days spent in hospital, she started feeling … better. COMPARE b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. They presented the visitors with some souvenirs. The visitors ………………………… 2. You shouldn’t let him smoke in here under any circumstances. Under ………………………… 3. When did the boy start reading this novel? How long ………………………… 4. Peter regrets that he objected to that proposal when the results were so promising. Peter wishes ………………………… 5. But for Mary I wouldn’t have succeeded. If ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Acum e momentul s-i dai cadoul! 2. Hai s vezi casa în care m-am mutat de curând! 3. Cineva suna la u de zece minute când m-am hotrât s deschid. 4. Gsisem mai multe soluii pentru problema noastr, dar nici una nu era destul de bun. 5. Evit s-i întâlneasc prietenii, fiindc nu suport ca cineva s o priveasc cu compasiune.

VARIANTA 17

a. Complete each sentence with a word 1. This has been … proved. SCIENCE 2. This old radio has outlived its … USE 3. The dog seems fierce, but it is … HARM 4. There was severe food … after the terrible floods this summer. SHORT 5. I think they have made the right … CHOOSE b. Rephrase each sentence 1. Helen is not usually late for appointments. LIKE It is ………………………… 2. Monica doesn’t mind walking to work. USED Monica is ………………………… 3. He’s not experienced enough to go on that course. TOO He’s ………………………… 4. Sally often panics when she’s under pressure. TENDENCY Sally ………………………… 5. “Don’t answer the phone!” Fred said to me. NOT Fred …………………………

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c. Translate into English. 1. Dac nu te-ai fi culcat aa de târziu, nu ai fi atât de obosit acum. 2. Au amânat ieirea la restaurant, fiindc Dan nu a terminat de scris raportul. 3. Nici n-au apucat s se aeze bine, c s-a mai auzit o btaie în u. 4. Nu numai c a câtigat premiul, dar a fost i promovat. 5. Nu rspunde la telefon; probabil c doarme.

VARIANTA 18

a. Complete each sentence with a word derived f 1. We should … our efforts to find out the truth. INTENSE 2. My neighbours’ children are so … QUARREL 3. Do you know what … you need for this job? QUALIFY 4. They understood her … well. AMAZE 5. The price of cars is … nowadays. PROHIBIT b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. “You stole the purse!” I said to the guy. I accused the guy ………………………… 2. He knocked at the door and she immediately opened it. Hardly ………………………… 3. Why don’t you stay here overnight instead of driving all night? I’d rather ………………………… 4. If you eat many cakes, you get fat. The more ………………………… 5. People believe he was stabbed by a tramp. He ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Pe msur ce înaintam în pdure, ni se fcea tot mai fric. 2. Dac a fi tiut cine venea, nu a fi deschis ua. 3. Voiam doar s aflm cum te numeti, de unde vii i cât timp ai s rmâi aici. 4. Acum li se verific actele, iar mai târziu li se vor cântri bagajele. 5. Când voi ajunge la serviciu, el va fi terminat deja de scris raportul.

VARIANTA 19

A. Choose the variant that best completes each of the following sentences. 1. The parrot seemed afraid the cat … it. A. shall eat B. will eat C. should eat D. might eat 2. Recently, supermarkets … in almost all countries as part of the process of globalization. A. will be established B. have been established C. are being established D. are to be established 3. … with empty bottles, the lorry left the warehouse before noon. A. After loading B. Loading C. Having been loaded D. After having loaded 4. You can’t come right now; I’m … a shower. A. making B. taking C. getting D. giving 5. You … for dinner because we’re dining out. A. mustn’t cook B. can’t have cooked

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C. needn’t cook D. should have cooked b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. She didn’t seem very enthusiastic about the idea. Little ………………………… 2. The news was so wonderful that we decided to have a celebration. It was ………………………… 3. I shouldn’t have told them about it last night. I wish ………………………… 4. “What’s your name and where do you come from?” he inquired. He asked her ………………………… 5. They didn’t invite her because they were still angry with her. If they ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Este din ce în ce mai cald în camera aceasta, dei folosim aerul condiionat. 2. Cine ar fi putut s spun aa ceva despre un om atât de talentat? 3. Suntem prieteni de când am început coala, nu-i aa? 4. Le-am spus c este foarte târziu i dac vor s prind trenul trebuie s plece imediat. 5. În mod obinuit citesc ceva înainte de culcare, dar acum urmresc un serial la TV.

VARIANTA 20

a. Choose the variant that best completes each of the following sentences. 1. When the robbers held … the National Bank they managed to steal $1,000,000. A. up B. in C. on D. off 2. “This castle”, the guide said, “... in 1265”. A. had been built B. has been built C. was built D. was being built 3. What you saw can’t have been an aeroplane. I’m convinced it ... a large bird. A. must be B. could be C. must have been D. could have been 4. I should have ... my hair cut weeks ago, but I just don’t seem to have had time. A. let B. made C. had D. gone 5. I ... as ill as I do now for a very long time. A. didn’t feel B. wasn’t feeling C. haven’t felt D. haven’t been feeling b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Perhaps Ann was not informed about what had happened. Ann ………………………… 2. His car was not repaired, so he had an accident. If is car ………………………… 3. Someone broke into my flat while I was away. I ………………………… 4. You’re making too much noise. I’d rather ………………………… 5. Neither Tom nor Mary failed the exam. Tom …………………………

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c. Translate into English. 1. Aceasta este casa în care locuiesc înc din copilrie. 2. L-am asigurat c îi va plcea casa de îndat ce o va vedea. 3. Pe vremea asta sptmâna viitoare vom admira marea. 4. A vrea s nu fi vorbit atât de urât cu prietenii mei. 5. Dac va veni mâine, va putea s vad rochia pe care tocmai mi-am cumprat-o.

VARIANTA 21

a. Choose the variant 1. You’ll get sick if you eat this meat; it’s ....... A. out B. off C. up D. in 2. ‘Tony has been singing for years, hasn’t he? ‘Yes. He ....... his first record when he was sixteen.’ A. made B. was making C. had made D. had been making 3. ....... the page, she would have seen her friend’s photo next to an awful article. A. Would she turn B. Had she turned C. Will she turn D. Has she turned 4. The expert ....... the painting carefully and then said it was not original. A. investigated B. looked into C. examined D. watched 5. The prisoner tried to escape but the police prevented … unnoticed. A. to pass him B. him to pass C. passing him D. him from passing b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Jill forgot to set her alarm clock so she overslept and was late for school. If…………………………………….. 2. I’d like to have lived in the 19 century. I wish……………………………………. 3. It is essential that she does not arrive late. She………………………………………… 4. After finding himself a job, he felt more at home here. After ……………………………………….. 5. We should have mended the window before we went on holiday. The window………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Anul trecut pe vremea asta îmi petreceam vacana de iarn la Predeal. 2. A prefera s stau acas, decât s plec la teatru. 3. Era din ce în ce mai cald i pur i simplu nu tiam cu ce s m îmbrac. 4. Dac a fi tiut adevrul, nu a mai fi vorbit cu tine niciodat. 5. M-a întrebat unde stau, pe cine caut i dac vreau s m ajute.

VARIANTA 22a. Complete the following sentences with a suitable word or phrase 1. Would he ……………… such a responsibility hadn’t he been asked? 2. Andrew ………………his hands in a dramatic gesture. 3. They made believe they were on a ………………island.

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4. He flattered himself ……………… a man without any prejudices. 5. I couldn’t sleep all night for fear I ……………… . b. Rephrase each sentence 1. They make the newcomer sign the agreement. IS 2. If you won the lottery what would you do with so much money? WERE 3. It is crucial that they should arrive at the meeting on time. FOR 4. I couldn’t open the front door. WON’T 5. I’m sure it wasn’t Dan who did it. IT c. Translate into English 1. Pantofii acetia sunt numrul potrivit. 2. Toata lumea abia asteapta vacana. 3. Îl caut de trei ore; stii cumva unde e? 4. Arat de parc ar fi vzut o stafie. 5. Criza va continua, în ciuda eforturilor fcute de autoriti.

VARIANTA 23

a. Complete the second sentence with the necessary words so that it has a similar meaning1. No one understood me when I tried to explain the problem. myself I couldn’t ………………… when I tried to explain the problem. 2. We took a camera. We wanted to take some photographs. that We took a camera ………………… some photographs. 3. It wasn’t necessary for her to buy me a present, but she did. bought She ………………… me a present. 4. It was difficult for her to make new friends. difficulty She had ………………… new friends. 5. The last time we went to the theatre was months ago. for We ………………… months. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. He had no idea about the agenda of the meeting. Little ………………………… 2. How high is that office building? What …………………………? 3. I prefer staying at home and watching TV. I’d rather ………………………… 4. “Let’s go on a trip to the mountains this weekend!” Tom suggested. Tom suggested ………………………… 5. I’ve never seen such a good play. This is ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Ai auzit vreodata opera asta cântata în italiana? 2. A recunoscut fata de patron ca a facut o greseala. 3. A sugerat sa plecam devreme daca voiam sa prindem trenul. 4. Îi placeau ambele rochii; nu stia pe care s-o cumpere. 5. Trebuie sa te las pe tine sa hotrasti daca vii sau nu.

VARIANTA 24

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a. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase. 1. Thanks for your constant help! I … otherwise. 2. I’ll lend you my bike as … you bring it back before noon. 3. The exam was not difficult at all. In fact it … easier! 4. No sooner … I fell in love with her. 5. The bridge is … so we’ll have to make a detour. b. Rephrase each sentence 1. Are you still working on your project? YET 2. She is on the verge of resigning. ABOUT 3. The prisoner is not to be set free under any circumstances. NO 4. People believe the UFO was seen above the forest. IS 5. I won’t come if he doesn’t invite me. UNLESS c. Translate into English 1. L-am felicitat pentru succesul lui. 2. Trebuie sa faci ce-ti spune doctorul ca sa te insanatosesti. 3. Îmi puteti spune la ce ora pleaca trenul acesta din gara? 4. Biatul a continuat sa caute banii pe care îi pierduse. 5. Daca munca ta nu te-ar fi împiedicat sa vii mai devreme, ai fi vazut focul de artificii.

VARIANTA 25

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences 1. Not only did your words hurt her, but they also made all the other angry. 2. There was little flour left so she could make some pancakes. 3. The cattle was taken to the market. 4. They have difficulty to understand his accent. 5. He told me then that two accidents have just been reported. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. My suitcase is lighter than yours. NOT My suitcase ………………………… 2. They have been discussing the plans for over a year. UNDER The plans ………………………… 3. You’ll fall over if you don’t look where you’re going. UNLESS You’ll fall ………………………… 4. “Why don’t we invite Sue for dinner?” he said. INVITING He ………………………… 5. We couldn’t go to work because of a strike. PREVENTED A ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Am probleme cu masina de când am cumparat-o. 2. As dori sa încetezi cu întrebrile astea jenante. 3. Îmi pare rau, dar asta seara nu-ti voi împrumuta masina; am nevoie de ea. 4. Desi cladirea trebuie restaurata, merita sa o vizitezi, fiindca e o adevrata opera de arta. 5. Citeam de vreo jumtate de ora când a venit Ana si mi-a spus ca a primit un mesaj tare ciudat.

VARIANTA 26

a. Complete each sentence with a word derived

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1. All of us burst into … at his joke. LAUGH 2. It is absolutely … to steal. HONOUR 3. The movie is suitable only for …. not for children. GROW 4. I’m glad you have so … explained things to her. TACT 5. They have to … this street to ease the traffic. WIDE b. Rephrase each sentence 1. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself. HAVE The …………………………..................................................... . 2. It’s a pity you aren’t going to Ann’s party. WISH I …………………………............................................ . 3. If you found the missing money, what would you do? WERE If …………………………............................................ ? 4. The local bakery is making their wedding cake. ARE They …………………………............................................ . 5. I don’t feel like going to the cinema tonight. RATHER I …………………………............................................ . c. Translate into English. 1. Ar cam trebui s cumpere un computer mai bun. 2. Adolescenii au fost vzui srind în ap complet îmbrcai. 3. N-are sens s mai deschizi televizorul; Alicia va fi cântat deja pân acum. 4. Profesorul ne explic regula de cel puin o jumtate de or, dar noi tot nu o înelegem. 5. Dac am putea face fa situaiei, nu ne-am mai lovi de astfel de probleme anul acesta.

VARIANTA 27

a. Identify any possible errors 1. He raised from his armchair with difficulty. 2. He wishes he had succeeded to pass the exam. 3. There are less horses in the stable than we expected. 4. He explained us all the directions minutely. 5. The lady who lives the next door is a GP. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. My shoes need to be repaired before going on the trip. I must ………………………… 2. I’m sure he didn’t say such a thing about her. He ………………………… 3. When did she buy that hat? How long ………………………… ? 4. Is anybody taking care of this child? Is this child ………………………? 5. She didn’t know about that house because she hadn’t read the advertisement. If she …………………………, ……………………………………………………… . c. Translate into English. 1. Am sftuit-o pe Eva s accepte slujba care tocmai i se oferise. 2. Prea te-ai obinuit s-i critici pe alii! 3. A vzut cineva cel mai recent film al acestui regizor? 4. Dac l-a fi vzut, i-a fi spus s nu se duc la patinoar. 5. Nici nu terminase bine de gatit ca a si intrat sotul ei în camera.

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VARIANTA 28

a. Identify any possible errors 1. Man and wife they were pronounced. 2. The road will have been being repaired for months. 3. It’s the third time he missed a meeting. 4. I would rather not to take the exam this summer. 5. It’s high time the children go to bed. b. Complete each sentence with a word derived 1. Stop behaving so ... . CHILD 2. Appearances can be ... . DECEIVE 3. He can be very ... when he wants to. PERSUADE 4. ... with the money he was receiving, he decided to leave the company. SATISFY 5. Ben hated it, but I thought it was a very interesting and ... programme. INFORM

c. Translate into English. 1. Îi uitase haina acas i acum tremura de frig. 2. A trebuit s-l facem s ne promit c se va schimba în bine. 3. Dac a fi tiut c nu-i place Shakira, nu i-a fi cumprat ultimul ei CD. 4. Anglia e de departe cea mai puternic echip din concurs. 5. Cred cu trie în noroc; cu cât muncesc mai mult, cu atât sunt mai norocos.

VARIANTA 29

a. Identify any possible errors 1. Only after he had closed the windows he left the house. 2. Tim asked me where had I been on holiday. 3. The train from London is arriving at 1.15. 4. May these flowers be from your fiancé? 5. The police is searching for the stolen painting. b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. 1. He didn’t say a thing when he came in. He came ………………………… 2. ‘Let’s go home,’ Paul said to me. Paul suggested ……………………… 3. Judy is much more intelligent than Judy. Judy ………………………… 4. I’m sure he didn’t know you’d be here. He couldn’t possibly ………………………… 5. This will be her last appearance on the stage. This will be the ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. A prefera s dai sonorul mai încet. 2. Se crede c dinozaurii au trit în zona asta. 3. Rezultatele au fost mai bune decât s-ar fi ateptat cineva. 4. Ar trebui s fii în stare s rezolvi asemenea probleme singur. 5. Dac vei continua s uii s uzi florile, nu va mai fi niciuna pân la sfâritul sptmânii.

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VARIANTA 30

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences, if any. 1. When was the last time you have seen Tony? 2. They made me to pay for the broken window. 3. I’m shorter than you three inches. 4. Tracey studies hardly. 5. Twenty kilometers are too far to travel to school. b. Complete each sentence with a word derived 1. Sophie can be very ... at times. CARE 2. Driving a car without a licence is ... . LEGAL 3. Her ... causes great frustration to her family and friends. CLUMSY 4. The cake was ..., so she ate three pieces. RESIST 5. Many jobs require workers to wear ... clothing. PROTECT c. Translate into English 1. Noul profesor a facut o impresie buna asupra clasei. 2. Am confundat-o pe femeia aceea cu profesoara mea de franceza. 3. Este nepoliticos s râzi de ali oameni. 4. Primul ministru va ine un discurs la conferin mâine. 5. E posibil ca el s fi uitat de întâlnirea noastr.

VARIANTA 31

a. Identify any possible errors 1. If he had talked to her in the morning, he wouldn’t have been so nervous now. 2. Their children are very bad brought up - always screaming and fighting. 3. Much that I respect you, I don’t agree with your point of view. 4. I’ve never asked a favour of anybody, but could you count again the money, please? 5. I’ll remember that day as long as I will live.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. He admitted he had once had the intention of sacking me. He admitted to………………………………………………… 2. The secretary claimed that she had never read the top-secret files. The secretary denied………………………………………… 3. Shouldn’t we tell him the truth? Hadn’t…………………………………………………………? 4 They have explained the new regulations to the staff. The……………………………………………………………… 5 It so happened she was staying at the same hotel as he was. She……………………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nimeni nu va veni la petrecerea ei, nu-i asa? 2. Laura se plânge mereu de prietenii soului ei! 3. Dac asta te va face mai fericit, am s m las de fumat. 4. Când am întâlnit-o am întrebat-o cât timp a stat la Londra i ce a fcut. 5. Cu cât te vei pregti mai bine, cu atât vei avea mai puine emoii înainte de examen.

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VARIANTA 32

a. Identify any possible errors 1. The bad in each of us must be under control. 2. That was the third time I have eaten oysters. 3. When are you going to do that trip? 4. His success was owing to his mother. 5. The builders say they’ll finish the roof by Tuesday.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose must be a record! Never before………………………………………………………… 2. Maureen’s a sensible driver and doesn’t take risks. Maureen’s too……………………………………………………… 3. At the time my aunt was looking after the children for us. At the time our children…………………………………………… 4. As soon as I got into the bath, someone knocked at the door. No sooner…………………………………………………………… 5.”No, you really must stay the night, Sophia”, Ann said. Ann insisted that…………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Dac a fi tiut ce s-a întâmplat poate i-a fi ajutat. 2. Le-am artat maina pe care tocmai o cumprasem. 3. Decât s-mi dea mie scrisoarea, a rupt-o i a înghiit-o. 4. Numai dup ce a stat doi ani în Anglia s-a hotrât s se mute în State. 5. În timp ce priveam tablourile, l-am vzut pe autor dând un autograf unei tinere.

VARIANTA 33

a. Identify any possible errors 1. She has born six children in five years. 2. I was being very depressed when you phoned. 3. I’d like to go to an university which provides students with housing facilities. 4. My friend, as well as her mother, were arguing with a policeman when the mayor stopped to listen. 5. After eating two dozen oysters, Nigel went on consuming a huge steak with chips. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. If I hadn’t realised how unhappy she was, I would have been more abrupt. Had………………………………………………………… 2. The workers are decorating Andrew’s house at the moment. Andrew’s house…………………………………………… 3. In spite of the restaurant being expensive, the food tasted horrible. Even………………………………………………………… 4. I’m sure Jenny didn’t crash your car. Jenny………………………………………………………… 5. I’ve heard about you from Andrew. Andrew……………………………………………………….. c. Translate into English 1. Decât s rmân fr carnet, a pltit amenda. 2. Voi contribui cu $ 10,000 dac vrei sa faci i tu la fel.

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3. S-i vezi împreun, ai zice c sunt cel mai fericit cuplu din lume. 4. Le vom trimte o invitaie ca s nu cread c suntem suprai pe ei. 5. Sunt ani de când n-am mai fost în Anglia i chiar mi-era dor sa vorbesc cu un vorbitor nativ.

VARIANTA 34

a. Identify any possible errors 1. Don’t use your saucer as ashtray. 2. He went out of the room before his mother finishes the sentence. 3. I pride myself with being able to organise my whole life. 4. He was dragging his feet as if he has been carrying a very heavy bag. 5. If the door won’t open, try to use a penknife. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. There’s an awful lot of violence in this film; I don’t like it. There’s far……………………………………… 2. Judith and Don are having a row because she lost his car keys. They wouldn’t………………………………… 3. Do you want to go to the disco, Sheila? Do you fancy……………………………….? 4. My car’s much more economical than hers. Her car’s……………………………………… 5. ‘I couldn’t tell you before, Mark,’ I said, ‘but I didn’t know whether I could take you or not.’ I told Mark…………………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Ce n-a da s stau întins pe plaj i s m bronzez! 2. Se spune c Sandra este pe punctul de a demisiona. 3. Hotrte-te repede ca s nu pierzi ocazia de a câtiga nite bani. 4. Îl avertizasem pe noul meu coleg c n-o s ias nimic bun din asta. 5. Nici mcar o singur persoan n-a fost de acord cu noi. Era ceva ce nu anticipasem.

VARIANTA 35

a. Identify any possible errors 1. Visitors were not permitted entering the park after dark. 2. How does she look like? 3. It is most important that he speaks to the dean before leaving. 4. He does nothing except to eat all day. 5. You’ve got more freckles then you used to. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. His style, if simple, is pleasant to read. Even…………………………………………… 2. That trunk is very heavy; one man couldn’t possibly lift it. That trunk is much…………………………… 3. My intention is to purchase a bungalow in the near future. I ………………………………………… 4. It’s such a pity you turned down their offer! If only………………………………………… 5. A large number of people have tried to salvage the treasure. Numerous attempts…………………………

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c. Translate into English. 1. E important ca el s-i dea seama de greeala pe care a fcut-o. 2. Fiind întrebat de ultima ei carte, autoarea le-a spus c nu a terminat-o înc. 3. I-a promis c va dansa cu el dac îi va aduce un trandafir rou. 4. Nu se poate s lucreze la ora asta târzie! 5. Dac a fi tiut rspunsul, nu a fi ezitat s i-l spun i ie.

VARIANTA 36

a. Identify any possible errors 1. I am not in the position to comment it. 2. Helen took the pictures that she was carrying and lay them on the table. 3. The movie had scarcely started and the audience felt like yawning. 4. To think coherently and speaking clearly are the goals for a learner of English. 5. As we did not know the language, we could not make off what the foreigner wanted to tell us. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Sarah’s a sensible driver and doesn’t take risks. Sarah’s too…………………………………………………… 2. He bought a suit and some shoes as well. Not only……………………………………………………… 3. I’d never been to Paris before. That was the………………………………………………… 4. Cynthia regretted sending her letter. Cynthia wished……………………………………………… 5. In this firm it’s Donald who handles orders for new stock. Donald is in…………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Dac a fi acas acum, a sta în faa televizorului fr s fac nimic. 2. Nu era nevoie sa fi btut la u pentru c ua era deschis. 3. M-a asigurat c de îndat ce va ajunge la aeroport fie va închiria o main, fie va lua un taxi. 4. Maria a gsit scrisoarea dar, distrat, a aruncat-o fr s-o deschid. 5. Preedintele a cerut ca membrii comitetului s fie convocai de urgen.

VARIANTA 37

a. Identify any possible errors 1. I’d very much like having your advice on a financial matter. 2. Shakespeare was borne on the 23rd of April 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. 3. His fathers’ business went from bad to worse. 4. He was in turns a taxi-driver, a hotel receptionist and finally a web-designer. 5. Everyone regretted not having listened more carefully at the lecture.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. ‘If I were you,’ said my friend, ‘I’d telephone the restaurant first.’ My colleague ……………………………………………… 2. It’s almost certain that he was out of town at the time of the robbery. He …………………………………………………………… 3. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower.

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A heavy shower…………………………………………… 4. It doesn’t matter what happens, we’ll still go somewhere nice for your birthday. Come …………………………………………………………. 5. I didn’t realise he was your brother until I saw the photograph. It was only …………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nu mai era cazul s-i dai telefon dac îi trimisesei deja un e-mail. 2. Pân la sfâritul anului trecut el citise deja dou piese de Shakespeare. 3. M-a întrebat ce fac desear i mi-a propus s mergem la discotec. 4. Nici un moment nu i-am pus spusele la îndoial. 5. Dac a fi în locul tu, nu mi-a face probleme din fiecare fleac.

VARIANTA 38

a. Identify any possible errors 1. We were driving among walls of trees. 2. He is too young to know the right from wrong. 3. You should change all the locks in case the burglar will come back. 4. If only I didn’t oversleep this morning! I wouldn’t have been late for work. 5. The doctor suggested me to take a long holiday. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Working long hours is no news for me. I’m……………………………………………………… 2. He is certainly not a reliable witness. He is by………………………………………………… 3. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evening? Don’t you get fed……………………………………… 4. Interest in cloning human beings has grown over the last decade. There…………………………………………………… 5. But for your encouragement, I would have given up. Had you………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nu are nici un sens ceea ce spui tu. Ai face bine s te mai gândeti. 2. Când am ajuns la librrie, închiseser de o jumtate de or. 3. A prefera s nu ne întâlnim mâine, dar nu e nicio problem dac nu se poate. 4. Prietena mea mi-a spus c îl cunoate pe noul meu vecin înc din liceu. 5. Houl n-a îndrznit s se mite de team s nu-l vad cineva.

VARIANTA 39

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences, if any. 1. I waited long but she didn’t arrive. 2. We should arrive at Mary in time for dinner. 3. Where’s Sarah? - She can be at Joe’s place. 4. They had difficulty to understand his accent. 5. I’ve got fewer money than I used to have. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. People thought Sue paid too much.

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Sue…………………………………………… 2. He expected people to have shown him more respect. He expected to ……………………………… 3. I’m sure she will be on time. She ……………………………………………. 4. I haven’t been fishing for three years. It’s……………………………………………… 5. It’s not often that the media devote so much time and space to one topic. Rarely……………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Atât de mult a râs c lacrimile îi curgeau pe obraji. 2. Am încercat s-mi cer scuze, dar n-a vrut s m asculte. 4. Va trebui s trimii tu invitaiile, cci eu sunt foarte ocupat. 5. Fiona ar fi venit cu siguran la petrecerea noastr dac o invitam. 3. El insist s ne întâlnim dup ce vom fi terminat aciunea de colectare de fonduri.

VARIANTA 40

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences, if any. 1. We hardly never hear from Tom now. 2. He can take my bike so long as he will bring it back by lunch time. 3. She has sold her house and lives in France actually. 4. The doctor suggested to take more frequent holidays. 5. I’m expecting she’ll be here soon. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. She gave reasons for her sudden disappearance at the weekend. She explained why……………………………………… 2. As she hadn’t been there before, America was a whole new experience for her. Not………………………………………………………… 3. How typical of Steve to miss another English class! Steve……………………………………………………….. 4. I don’t want you to see her again. I’d rather…………………………………………………… 5. ’It is essential that you pay for the extra luggage now,’ said the customs officer The customs officer……………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Se uita la el de parc nu-l mai vzuse niciodat. 2. Dan are doi frai, dintre care unul este instalator. 3. Dac a fi citit ziarul de ieri a fi aflat o veste îngrozitoare. 4. Numai dup ce vei citi scrisoarea de câteva ori vei putea s-i rspunzi. 5. Maria mi-a spus c îl cunoate pe George de când era la grdini i c înc de atunci s-au îneles foarte bine.

VARIANTA 41

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences, if any. 1. It’s after six o’clock when I like to do my shopping. 2. The flowers smell beautiful in spring. 3. I’d rather she didn’t drink so much last night. 4. I was wondering if you have a single room.

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5. Who’s given you the watch you were wearing yesterday?

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Whatever you do, don’t trust insurance salespeople. Under no circumstances …………………………………………………………………… . 2. You are lying in this hospital bed because you forgot the most basic rule of Safety First. If you ……………………………………………………………………………………………… . 3. ‘But you really must come and stay with us for the weekend,’ said Philip. Philip insisted ……………………………………………………………………………… . 4. They have banned traffic from the city centre. Traffic ………………………………………………………………………………………… . 5. Luckily, it wasn’t necessary for me to go to the dentist’s again. I …………………………………………………………………………………………… . c. Translate into English. 1. Mergeam de trei ore când, în sfârit, am vzut cabana. 2. M-am înscris la cursul de origami ca s nu se supere mtua mea. 3. Cu cât se apropia mai mult de locul de întâlnire, cu atât era mai emoionat. 4. Soia îi spuse soului ei c ea va termina de gtit pân va veni el de la serviciu. 5. Oricât de târziu ar fi fost, a fi trecut pe la ei s vd ce fac dac a fi vzut lumina aprins.

VARIANTA 42

a. Identify any possible errors in the following sentences. Tick the correct sentences, if any. 1. So far twenty people died in the fighting. 2. Thanks God she has a very good knowledge of English. 3. The police were controlling everybody’s papers. 4. He’s a nice person. Actually, he’s the nicest when he’s had a few drinks. 5. The valley lay quietly in the sun. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It sounds easy but it’s really rather difficult. Easy……………………………………………………………………………………… . 2. The little ones hate vampire films and so does their older sister. Neither…………………………………………………………………………………… . 3. Did the beautician paint Joanne’s nails? Did Joanne………………………………………………………………………………..? 4. ‘Have you read the newspaper?’ he asked her. ‘I want to look at it.’ He asked her…………………………………………………………………………… . 5. That is not typical of John’s behaviour. John……………………………………………………………………………………… . c. Translate into English. 1. A fi venit la gar s te atept dac a fi tiut c vrei s vin. 2. Îi promisesem c m voi întoarce, dar n-a vrut s m asculte. 3. Era firesc ca ea s nu fie de acord cu proiectul tu. 4. Pân la sfâritul meciului echipa gazd va mai marca cel puin înc dou goluri. 5. N-am prea multe teme pentru mâine, aa c te pot ajuta acum.

VARIANTA 43

a. Identify any possible errors

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1. While I was a child we lived in London. 2. Would you mind telling me when did you last see a good film? 3. They’ve been living in this flat all their lives and will stay on for another 30 years. 4. He said he feels doubtful about the new plan. 5. First I’m taking a bowl and break two eggs into it. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Shouldn’t we try and find another hotel? Hadn’t……………………, ……………………………………? 2. Stella tripped and fell just as she was about to win the race. Stella would …………………………………………………………… 3. Tom Smith is the cleverest student I’ve had so far in my teaching career. I’ve never……………………………………………………………… 4. It didn’t matter how hard we tried, we still couldn’t get him to lower the price. Hard ………………………………………………………………… 5. He probably left early last night. He…………………………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Prinii mei in foarte mult ca eu s urmez dreptul. 2. Banii aceia i-a câtigat singur, aa c îi dorea acum s-i poat cheltui cum dorea el. 3. Patrick i-a spus mamei c citea de jumtate de or atunci când a simit cutremurul. 4. ‘Dac vremea îmi va permite, o s vin acas de Crciun,’ le spusese ea cu o lun în urm. 5. Mi-a spus c-i va face temele numai dac va avea chef i c, orice ar fi, ea tot se va duce la petrecere.

VARIANTA 44

a. Rephrase the following sentences, so that the meaning stays the same 1. Most of us became lawyers when we left university. Most of us have …………………………………… . 2. They say she is living in Paris. She ………………………………………… . 3. Nobody has ever broken into their flat. Their flat ................................………………… . 4. She felt disappointed at not being chosen. She found it ……………………………… . 5. He is very angry because his sister lied to him. If his sister ……………………………………… .

b. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase. 1. Much ……… I adore westerns, this one was a real turkey. 2. No sooner had I stood up ……… the audience burst into applause. 3. But for our help, ..........................……………… . 4. Money ……… necessarily bring happiness. 5. I hear he demanded that the match ……… called off. c. Translate into English 1. Ea urte s fie întrebat mereu de ce a renunat s cânte. 2. Nu i-am spus c piesa aceea nu se mai joac la Teatrul Naional? 3. Vorbeam cu sora mea când mi-am amintit c nu-l sunasem pe tata. 4. Fiindc nu aveam cheia la mine, am încercat s deschid ua cu fora. 5. Când i-a spus c nu vrea s mearg la teatru, el i-a sugerat o plimbare prin parc.

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VARIANTA 45

a. Identify any possible errors1. She’s less a scientist than a technologist. 2. I wish my eldest son would be here now! 3. She listened him attentively. 4. It’s time you get a decent job. 5. He denies to have been told.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It is expected that they will be in time for dinner. They ………………………. 2. I shouldn’t have gone near the tiger’s cage if I’d been you. Had I ………………………. 3. There is a definite improvement in your work. Lately ………………………. 4. I’m sure Mike hasn’t got a new car. Mike ………………………. 5. He wishes he had been more careful. He regrets ………………………. c. Translate into English. 1. De când încerci s iei legtura cu ei? 2. Dup ce a stat doi ani in Anglia, s-a hotrât s se mute în State. 3. Pân la sfâritul anului colar el va fi rezolvat toate testele. 4. Nici copiii nici tatl lor nu vzuser un spectacol de circ înainte. 5. Cu cât examenul va fi mai greu, cu atât vor fi mai mici notele.

VARIANTA 46

a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The garden party won’t take place if the weather stays bad. Unless ………………………… 2. You should go to the dentist’s at once. Don’t put ………………………… 3. The police have issued a description of the wanted man. A description ………………………… 4. Pauline wasn’t always so unfriendly. Pauline didn’t ………………………… 5. They say the late Mr. Brown was difficult to work with. The late ………………………… b. Identify any possible errors 1. Could you try to work a little faster? 2. He couldn’t read the writing because was too small. 3. We are used to walk to the city centre. 4. I am a pretty young girl, am I not? 5. She said she phoned you the day before. c. Translate into English. 1. Dac l-a întâlni i-a spune c s-a purtat urât cu noi toi.

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2. Sunt 10 km de la ferma lui pân la gara cea mai apropiat. 3. Vorbea de parc ar fi fost englez. 4. Se spune c e unul din cei mai buni studeni din clasa lui. 5. „Care dintre cele dou cri i se pare mai interesant?” ~ „Niciuna.”

VARIANTA 47a. Identify any possible errors 1. I began realising I wasn’t the only one who was afraid. 2. The person who gets there the quickliest will win. 3. A number of contestants was pacing the room up and down while others were smoking nervously. 4. Nothing that belong here is kept. 5. We’ve got food for as many people as they want it.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Sarah would rather ski than skate. Sarah prefers…………………………………… 2. There is a rumour that our neighbours have been digging their garden for the last couple of weeks. Our neighbours………………………………… 3. ‘Patti shouldn’t have said that to the boss,’ said Julian. ’He’s very angry.’ Julian accused…………………………………………… 4. Jane is a very reliable journalist. That is why she was promoted to desk editor. If she……………………………………………………………… 5. They didn’t realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar. Little…………………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nu era nevoie s-i fi cerut scuze pentru c nu erai de vin. 2. Dup ce am luat micul dejun, ni s-a spus c trebuie s plecm. 3. Dac s-ar fi uitat mai atent ar fi vzut c sunt câteva greeli de ortografie. 4. Sam i-a promis logodnicei sale c la sfârit de sptmân o va duce la cinema. 5. inând cont de cât de mult ai lucrat în ultimul timp, cred c este necesar s-i iei o zi liber.

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a. Use the word in bold type at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space.1. I’m afraid he is the most unpleasant, most ....... person I know. agree 2. They packed their ....... and left. belong 3. They were poor but their small house was always ....... clean and tidy surprise 4. They sat down to dinner round a large ....... table. circle 5. The boy was so ....... that he broke almost everything he touched. care b. Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same. 1. He met Rita when he went on holiday to Italy last year. If he .............................................................................. 2. I’ve never met a more dependable person than Brenda. Brenda is ........................................................................ 3. Someone opened the door just after she rang the bell. No sooner .................................................................... 4. People say that he has been all over the world. He is ................................................................. 5. Please don’t make so much noise. I’d rather........................................

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c. Translate into English. 1. Avea maina de cinci ani când s-a hotarât s o vând. 2. oferul a spus c i s-a verificat maina înainte de plecare. 3. Ai avea mai muli prieteni acum dac mi-ai fi urmat sfatul. 4. El joac baschet de câteva luni pentru c i-ar dori s fie mai înalt. 5. Era sigur ca va recunoate locul când va ajunge acolo, indiferent de ce schimbri s-ar fi putut produce.

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. Thunders didn’t scare him. 2. I have two aunts on my father’s side but I don’t like any of them. 3. He owns a quaint country cottage, that he inherited from his parents, and a vintage car. 4. He’s not too much a family man and spends more money than is sensible. 5. Once in bed, I had been reading for 20 minutes and turned off the light.

b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. ‘I didn’t need to go back to my office after lunch, so I am at your disposal now, Jane,’ I said. I told Jane…………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. I’m going out to the theatre tonight, so I couldn’t accept Peter’s invitation to go round for a meal. If I…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Though he has travelled the world, he is extremely narrow-minded. In spite of………………………………………………….………………………………………. 4. Our conservatory needs repairing. It’s time…………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. The full amount…………………………………………………………………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Poliia bnuia c Andrew sprsese fereastra pentru c voia s-i fac s cread c un sprgtor le furase bijuteriile. 2. Dac l-ai vedea mergând pe strad, nu i-ai da seama c e orb! 3. N-aveam nici o ans s-l vedem jucând rolul lui Hamlet, aa c n-avea rost s-l întrebm când e spectacolul. 4. Dac tiam c nu vine, nu m mai ddeam peste cap s cumpr atâtea mâncruri fine. 5. Nu m-a sunat ca s nu-l trezeasc pe friorul meu.

VARIANTA 50a. Identify any possible errors 1. You didn't need to be so rude to my sister yesterday! 2. Nirvana are still my most favourite band of all time. 3. If it will make you happy, I’ll recycle all these magazines. 4. Some people think that shoplifting is not such serious crime as burglary. 5. The robber fired the gun into the air as he glared at the salesman and I. b. Choose the variant 1. Acupuncture is very effective and shiatsu __________________ . A. is very effective too B. is too C. too 2. The smell of fish cooking______________________my breakfast. A. put me off B. came up against C. gave off 3. Someone has been___________________with the lock of the cashbox. A. cluttering B. tampering C. dealing 4. Jenny said it was a fantastic treatment, but she didn’t say _________________.

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A. why it was fantastic B. why C. why she thought it 5. I ended up having acupuncture, although I hadn’t intended ________________. A. to have B. to C. to do c. Translate into English. 1. Nici Daniel nici Maggie nu tiu unde pot gsi un astfel de dicionar. 2. Dac ne-am fi întâlnit cu ei pe drum, cu siguran nu am fi acum aa departe de cas. 3. Cineva le-a explicat lecia mai devreme, nu-i aa? 4. Ne-a întrebat unde mergem i dac putem s-i lum cu maina, dar nu i-am putut ajuta. 5. L-am rugat s cumpere dou pâini i un spun dac merge la cumprturi.

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. She enjoys listening to classic music. 2. The shape of the Earth can be compared with an egg. 3. You may have to bear the price of any damage. 4. Her eyes have the same colour as her mother’s. 5. The departure of the flight was postponed because of the fog. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. Nobody helped me at all. finger 2. Yesterday he saw a funny incident in the street. witness 3. I was there when he admitted the truth. presence 4. Could you watch my luggage while I’m away, please? eye 5. She makes sure that she is not associated with policies she disagrees with. distances c. Translate into English. 1. Nici cpunile nici merele nu sunt prea scumpe acum. 2. Ar încerca s economiseasc bani pentru excursie dac ar ti sigur c vremea va fi bun. 3. Crezi c va avea timp s vorbeasc cu prietenii lui când va veni acas pentru câteva zile? 4. L-am întrebat la ce service s merg pentru c trebuia s repar main dup accident. 5. Presupunând c ar avea nevoie de nite scaune, ai putea s-i împrumui câteva din clasa noastr?

VARIANTA 52a. Identify any possible errors 1. They both knew that none of them had been in any real danger. 2. They stood leaning to the wall. 3. Skiing is her best activity. 4. All the man-servants were fired. 5. An important problem are reckless drivers. b. Fill in each of the following blanks with the missing words/phrases. 1. She doesn’t like crowded cities and … her husband. 2. Even if I had studied more, I … pass such a difficult exam. 3. The teacher warned Harry that … talking he would be sent out of the classroom. 4. It’s going to take him a long … the death of his father. 5. … as to pour me another cup of coffee?

c. Translate into English. 1. Dunrea este cel mai lung râu în România i se vars în Marea Neagr. 2. Prea puin i-a dat Marion seama ce avea s se întâmple la sfâritul acelei zile.

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3. Dac a fi tiut c s-ar putea rtci i-a fi împrumutat harta mea. 4. Ascult tirile la radio în fiecare diminea înainte de a merge la lucru. 5. L-am întrebat dac vizitase vreodat un muzeu al tiinelor naturii.

VARIANTA 53a. Identify any possible errors 1. They divided the apples among the two boys and gave them some cakes, too. 2. He started playing the violin, at that point the others accompanied him creating a wonderful effect. 3. The hovercraft is a very modern mean of transport, used both on land and on water. 4. He explained us all the directions minutely. 5. He recognized the man sitting right before me. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. The curator knows a lot about modern art. WIDE 2. Her behaviour at the meeting was incomprehensible to us. BEYOND 3. I consider Jim my worst enemy. LOOK 4. That Pat will pass the exam is a foregone conclusion. BOUND 5. They may think that she killed him. SUSPECTED c. Translate into English. 1. Dac nu ar fi comentat felul în care erau îmbrcai, nu s-ar fi suprat. 2. Nimeni nu ar fi bnuit ca el era cel care furase banii. 3. Nu erau dovezi care s îl acuze pe Brown de omor. 4. De îndat ce va sosi îi voi da vestea despre examen. 5. Cum arta James când s-a întors de la ar?

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. He claimed that the statue was made from solid gold. 2. She’s afraid losing the job because of the recession. 3. Her parents are against the marriage. 4. Neither his mother nor mine understand the problem. 5. You would better go to the piano concert tonight. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. The girl’s briefcase was stolen. ROBBED 2. Not many people came to the meeting. TURN OUT 3. There’s an odour of onion in the living room. SMELLS 4. We have definitely agreed to lend them the books. COMMITTED 5. Have you got to wear uniforms to school? COMPULSORY

c. Translate into English. 1. Am vrut sa-i spun ca nu a fost nevoie sa vii. 2. Nu-mi gasesc ochelarii nicaieri. Nu stiu unde i-am pus. 3. As fi preferat sa ne explice lectia mai clar ca sa putem rezolva exercitiile. 4. Ai fi putut sa ma avertizezi ca trenul va ajunge mai repede decât credeam! 5. A întâlnit un chinez si un norvegian si au vorbit despre obiceiurile popoarelor lor.

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1. I won’t give you my dress to wear it at the party! 2. He hadn’t hardly a penny in the bank. 3. There is no glass on the table, is it? 4. He described his ordeal in big detail. 5. The victim was carried to hospital in an ambulance. b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Fiona moved to Scotland a year ago. It is ………………………… 2. It is a mystery what happened to the drivers. The fate ………………………… 3. Many people were doubtful about the new traffic rules. There was ………………………… 4. The school was informed of the whereabouts of the new student. The whereabouts ………………………… 5. There was no precedent for the president’s dismissal. Never ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nu stiai ca ei au plecat în Spania în vacanta, nu-i asa? 2. Am întrebat-o unde se nascuse si când se mutase în oraul nostru. 3. Doar când trenul a sosit în gara ne-am dat seama ca lasasem bagajele pe peron. 4. Pentru ca îi împrumutase manualul ei lui Dan, Maria a trebuit sa-si cumpere unul nou. 5. Ar fi cumprat doua sapunuri si trei pâini daca banii pe care îi luase de acasa ar fi fost suficienti.

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. I’ll tell them as soon as I’ll see them. 2. The man put off his coat and sat down. 3. As I can remember, he accepted our previous proposal. 4. I don’t have the time and the money to go on holidays this year. 5. I can’t get used to get up so early. b. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given, 1. His speech was so confusing that nobody understood a word of it. BAFFLED 2. My friend’s birthday is on the shortest day of the year. COINCIDES 3. I decided to go to Paris without having planned to. SPUR 4. He says that he didn’t dent the car. DENIES 5. I don’t want to go to the cinema. FANCY c. Translate into English. 1. Obiectez împotriva modului în care ea cheltuiete banii companiei. 2. E un poet talentat i a publicat cinci volume pân acum. 3. Prinii mei nu sunt de acord ca eu s fumez. 4. Li s-a interzis accesul în restaurant din cauza comportrii zgomotoase. 5. Am prefera ca ei s nu vin cu noi la munte pentru c nu tiu s schieze.

VARIANTA 57

a. Identify any possible errors 1. I would have explained him the lesson if I had had time.

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2. They adviced him not to go there but he wouldn’t listen. 3. The actual management is not capable of making tough decisions. 4. This was the book that he bought it for his friend. 5. She was never good in Latin. b. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. Mary answered immediately. QUICK 2. It crossed his mind that they were not telling the truth. OCCURRED 3. Jason has no talent for art. HOPELESS 4. Everyone was sleeping heavily when the storm broke out. SOUND 5. She left school when she was sixteen. AGE

c. Translate into English. 1. Ai fi putut s-mi spui unde sunt crile! 2. Dup ce au mâncat, au plecat spre hotel s îi viziteze prietenii. 3. Ne-a promis c va rezolva problemele când va veni din excursie. 4. N-ar fi trebuit s închizi ua când ai plecat la cumprturi? 5. Dac nu studiaz suficient, nu are nicio ans de a obine o burs.

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. Nobody wanted to come with us, did he? 2. There’s someone at the door. It can be the postman. 3. They painted the outside of their house by some men. 4. I wish I came with you last week! 5. My older sister is studying Dutch this year. b. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. I’d rather eat at home than at a restaurant. TO 2. You really should learn to drive. TIME 3. Please, listen to me! WISH 4. We must do our homework by tomorrow ESSENTIAL 5. Helen considers Jason her best friend. LOOKS

c. Translate into English. 1. L-am întrebat unde locuiete i dac merge acas cu trenul. 2. Nici ploaia, nici vântul nu l-au fcut s renune la cltorie. 3. A fi vrut s ascult concertul la radio dar am fost prea ocupat i l-am pierdut! 4. Nu are rost s încerci s îi explici problema atâta vreme cât nici mcar nu a citit lecia. 5. Îmi vopsesc maina la un garaj în apropiere.

VARIANTA 59a. Identify any possible errors 1. We’ll go to San Francisco next month. 2. If you are feeling sick you would better not go on the trip. 3. The company has borrowed her money to pay her rent. 4. The less you know, the lesser you worry. 5. The inspector chequed the expiry dates of his ticket. b. Rewrite each sentence beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same 1. She will ask someone to clean her swimming pool.

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She ………………………… 2. You can’t enter the theatre if you don’t have a permit. Only if ………………………… 3. Perhaps they haven’t finished yet. They ………………………… 4. The painter’s latest painting wasn’t very good but it sold well. Bad ………………………… 5. ”How did the cat get here?” asked Lillian. Lillian asked ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Nu putem închide pisica în cas pentru o sptmân! 2. Ar prefera ca Margot s nu plece mai devreme decât noi ceilali. 3. Oricât de mult s-ar strdui, nu poate niciodat s rezolve rebusul din ziar. 4. James va implini 60 de ani luna viitoare, aa încât se va pensiona curând. 5. În fiecare lun dispar bani din casa de bani i nimeni nu tie ce se întâmpl.

VARIANTA 60a. Identify any possible errors 1. If you wouldn’t help us, I’ll find someone who will! 2. James is slightly taller as his brother. 3. So far she has refrained to making any comments. 4. Suddenly, he heard a loud bang and the car in front overtook us and crashed into a tree. 5. What a wonderful weather! b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It was only because I owed him a favour that I agreed to help him. But ………………………… 2. You won't see forests like these anywhere else in the world. Nowhere ………………………… 3. John would be happy if he were awarded a scholarship after he submits the application form. Paul said that John ………………………… 4. A new job will be offered to me soon. I ………………………… 5. Could someone answer my question? Is ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Am fi îneles problema dac ne-ar fi explicat-o mai bine. 2. Nici nu am ajuns bine acas c am aflat c Tom plecase s ne caute. 3. L-am rugat s aib grij de copii i s nu plece de acas pân când nu ne vom întoarce. 4. Când va veni îl vom întreba dac poate s ne împrumute crile de care avem nevoie pentru examen. 5. Profesorul de geografie preda lecia de jumatate de or când Mary a deschis ua clasei i a intrat.

VARIANTA 61a. Identify any possible errors 1. If the government will change the law, companies would have to stop dumping waste. 2. I'd rather you don't give up so easily. 3. Life is much more noisier nowadays.

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4. Trimming the bushes and mowing the lawn usually takes me three hours. 5. Who won the race: Fred or Larry? - The second. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. Have you had any experience of using this kind of computer? FAMILIAR 2. When I realized how much it was going to cost, I decided not to buy it. REALISATION 3. I think you should be tolerant with other people's weaknesses. ALLOWANCES 4. There is very little chance of them getting the scholarship. HIGHLY 5. It is whether we'll be able to help them or not that I'm not sure about. WHAT c. Translate into English. 1. L-am rugat s ne ajute la teme dar era prea ocupat i nu a avut timp. 2. Nimeni nu tia dac a reuit s treac examenul i fiecare încerca s îl încurajeze. 3. Când l-am întâlnit ne-a spus c studiase la vioar timp de dou ore i se simea foarte obosit. 4. L-am rugat s m anune când m va cuta prietena mea. 5. Cineva îi va împrumuta cartea aceea pân la urm, nu-i aa?

VARIANTA 62a. Identify any possible errors 1. I have less dresses in my closet than her. 2. Neither of the chairs were suitable for the living room. 3. As our plane raised from the runway. I held my breath. 4. Simone was hurt very badly when she fell off of the roof. 5. Let’s divide the work equally between the six committee members so that we can finish before the deadline. b. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase. 1. She is accustomed .........…………… up late. 2. My grandmother had ........... up two other children before my mother was born. 3. But for your help, ..........................……………… . 4. I would rather you .........................……………… . 5. Nobody has ever thought he is a liar, .............……… ? c. Translate into English. 1. Dac nu suntei cumini, nu v mai iau îngheat! 2. Ninge de dou zile i nu pare c se va se opri prea curând. 3. Atept cu nerbdare s-mi revd colegii de coal. 4. Nici nu am urcat bine în autobuz c a i venit controlorul s ne cear biletele. 5. Întotdeauna cânta în baie ceea ce ne irita pentru c, nu numai c el cânta tare, dar cânta i fals.

VARIANTA 63a. Identify any possible errors 1. This is the worse murder we have to deal with in this city. 2. I must have left my money at home; there are no money in my purse. 3. Jane’s train is arriving at ten o’clock. 4. They had difficulty to understand his accent. 5. The locality is under sea level. b. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase. 1. Much ……… I adore westerns, this one was a real turkey. 2. No sooner had I stood up ……… the audience burst into applause.

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3. But for our help, ..........................……………… . 4. Money ……… necessarily bring happiness. 5. I’ve heard he demanded that the match ……… called off.

c. Translate into English. 1. Dac Dan va pleca la Bucureti la sfâritul sptmânii, m întreb cine va avea grij de câine? 2. Nu aud nici un cuvânt; de ce nu dai televizorul mai incet, te rog? 3. Au zugravit casa i acum vor trebui s cumpere mobil nou, nu-i aa? 4. Titanicul s-a scufundat din cauza neglijenei celor care l-au proiectat. 5. Preferi s-i explic eu lecia?

VARIANTA 64a. Identify any possible errors 1. My parents became angry when I told them I hadn’t even began homework yet. 2. Of all the people which testified in the trial, James was the most convincing. 3. Neither the gambler nor Jake are really bitter about his bad luck. 4. There were no apples left on the table, were they? 5. If only I knew then what I know now! b. Complete the second sentence with the necessary words 1. Mary applied some sunscreen. She didn’t want to get sun burnt. so Mary ……………………………………………………… sun burnt. 2. She put her jewellery in the hotel safe. She didn’t want it to get stolen. prevent She put her jewellery in the hotel safe ………………………… stolen. 3. It wasn’t necessary for him to give me a lift because I had my own car. need He …………………… me a lift because I had my own car. 4. She prefers reading to watcing television. rather She ……………………………………… . 5. I’d appreciate it if you were a bit quieter. try Could ……………………………… noise, please! c. Translate into English. 1. Oricât a încerca de mult tot nu voi reui s termin testul în dou ore. 2. M-a intrebat unde plec în vacan i dac pot s-l iau cu mine pentru câteva zile. 3. Vom pleca de îndat ce ne va împrumuta echipamentul de schi. 4. Bagajele astea sunt prea grele pentru a fi duse în mân! 5. E timpul s te maturizezi!

VARIANTA 65a. Identify any possible errors 1. As the plane raised from the runway, I held my breath. 2. If the company hadn’t dumped chemical waste in the river, the fish won’t have been killed off. 3. Unless we don’t stop burning oil, we’ll destroy the ozone layer. 4. Susan preferred the clerk whom was courteous. 5. A shawl and a hat with a tall feather completes the ensemble. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. This matter is none of your business! This matter does …………………………! 2. This bridge will take us three years to complete. In three years’ time we ………………………… 3. Myrtle wasn’t always so unfriendly.

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Myrtle didn’t ………………………… 4. We’ll be at your house soon. It won’t ………………………… 5. I haven’t seen Anne for years. It’s years ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Mi s-a spus c voi avea ocazia s vorbesc cu marele dirijor. 2. Nici nu a închis bine ua c a i auzit telefonul sunând. 3. Mi-a promis ca va veni de îndat ce va termina cursurile. 4. Când eram copil obinuiam s merg la bunici, la ar. 5. Presupunând c ei i-ar oferi aceast slujb, ai accepta fr ezitare?

VARIANTA 66a. Identify any possible errors 1. She was slow at school but she went on being a famous mathematician. 2. There was a wonderful scenery in the eastern part of Turkey. 3. It was funny that she might have remembered me! 4. The car was driving fast and it collided into a van. 5. The Greeks had build a kind of steam engine in ancient times. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. My brother is a faster swimmer than me. My brother ………………………… 2. Can you describe the robbers to me? Can you tell …………………………? 3. I’d rather you did not get involved in this business. I’d prefer………………………… 4. I don’t think he is revising for the test. He ………………………… 5. He couldn’t help noticing that she had bought a new dress. It didn’t escape ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Vânztorul plecase deja când noi am ajuns la mcelarie s cumprm nite carne. 2. Acest accident m-a fcut s îneleg importana centurilor de siguran. 3. Dac ar fi tiut unde se afl crile, cu siguran le-ar fi citit. 4. Presupun c te-a ajutat cineva la teme, nu-i aa? 5. E 28 septembrie azi. Telefonul ar fi trebuit pltit pâna acum dar nu am avut timp s fac asta.

VARIANTA 67a. Identify any possible errors 1. They have made a lot of progresses in this field and they are likely to succeed. 2. The audience has fallen through recently because of the high price of tickets. 3. An electrician came and we had checked the wiring in the kitchen. 4. These oranges are tasting a bit funny! 5. I explained to him that I was too busy to help him at his homework. b. Rewrite each sentence 1. He said that he had won as a result of good luck. He attributed ………………………… 2. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.

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Should the………………………… 3. Later in her career she broke several world records. She went ………………………… 4. What has this experience taught you? What conclusions …………………………? 5. James is very charming, but I would not trust him. Charming ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Malurile lacului erau înconjurate de mlatini pline de o vegetaie ciudat. 2. A auzit un bubuit de tunet i a vzut o lumin de fulger: începuse s plou cu gleata! 3. Dac buletinul meteo ne-ar fi spus c va fi vreme bun, am fi putut face excursia. 4. M bucur într-adevr c te-am vzut i atept cu nerbdare s-o cunosc i eu pe soia ta. 5. Toi banii lui erau în banc i spera c dobânda îl va ajuta s cumpere o cas mai mare.

VARIANTA 68a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. It’s years since I got such interesting information. I …………………………………………………………….. . 2. When we sat down to dinner, the front door bell rang loudly. No sooner ……………………………………………………. . 3. I’d rather you stayed at home tomorrow. I wish …………………………………………………………… . 4. Is the old house down the road empty? Does anyone ………………………………………………… ? 5. Remind me to take my second bag. Don’t ………………………………………………………. . b. Complete the sentences using the words given in brackets. 1. I don’t trust the car dealer who found ……………………………. . (my wife/a new car) 2. They didn’t even try to prove ………………………………………. . (the jury/their innocence) 3. The teacher warmly recommended ……………………………… . (the students/the latest Longman dictionary) 4. Don’t forget to leave ……………………………………………. . (a message/my partner) 5. The councillor suggested ………………………………………. . (several alternatives/the Board) c. Translate into English 1. Echipa a început s joace din ce în ce mai bine. 2. Este necesar ca ei s vin altdat mai devreme. 3. Era îmbrcat cum se îmbrac un barbat neglijent. 4. Factura telefonic a fost pltit cu o sptmân înaintea decuplrii telefonului. 5. Dac nimeni dintre voi nu ne poate ajuta, va trebui s facem treaba singuri.

VARIANTA 69a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. John might be coming to the party, so we can arrange it then. If .................................................................................................. .

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2. This car is the cheapest you can get. This car costs ................................... . 3. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye. I wish ................................................................. . 4. I had expected the weather to be worse. The weather was not ........................................ . 5. The animal tried desperately to escape. The animal made .............................................. . b. Identify any possible errors 1. My father left the school many years ago. 2. He felt ill and left in the middle of the game. 3. They arrived late due to the accident. 4. A large supply of toys are expected. 5. You do not speak German like I. c. Translate into English. 1. Dup ce muncise din greu timp de mai muli ani, l-au concediat. 2. Dac ai fi gsit un taxi, nu ai fi pierdut trenul i nu ai suporta consecinele acum. 3. Nu e de glum! E timpul s v apucai de lucru! 4. Ninge de duminic. Dac o ine aa, nu vom mai pleca cu maina. 5. Când el a venit, ei lucrau de dou ore dar nu erau semne c vor termina la timp.

VARIANTA 70a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The book interested me more than the film. I thought ...................................................... . 2. This shelf is too small for these books. These books ......................................... . 3. John didn’t come to the party so we couldn’t arrange it then. If ............................................................................................. . 4. John wished he hadn’t offered to help her. John regretted ............................................. . 5. He paid more than was necessary for that TV set. The TV set ............................................................. . b. Identify any possible errors 1. It’s time we buy a new car. 2. We should to start working on the project 3. He hanged his hat up. 4. This grammar deals in common errors. 5. He is much more stronger than George. c. Translate into English. 1. E cazul s-i dai o lecie. 2. Nici Peter, nici Mary nu-i vor spune secretul. 3. Dac nu munceti sâmbta, nu-i voi mri salariul. 4. Fusese o diminea rcoroas, îns acum se fcea tot mai cald. 5. Audiia a fost prea scurt pentru mine ca s-mi fac o opinie despre candidat.

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VARIANTA 71a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. As we sat down to dinner the front door bell rang. No sooner ………………………………………….. . 2. I’d rather you stayed at home tonight. I wish ………………………………….. . 3. Daisy seldom calls her parents. Seldom ……………………………………. . 4. What a pity I haven’t invited her! If only…………………………………………. . 5. This job requires punctuality and hard work from the employees. The employees ………………………………………………………. . b. Identify any possible errors1. These shelfs are too small for these books. 2. I will be there if I will have time. 3. I always stand up early in the morning. 4. Most people expect the ministery to resign. 5. The teacher spoke for bad habits. c. Translate into English. 1. Nu este nici o îndoial c el tie mai mult decât vrea s arate. 2. Nu sunt eu cel care hotrâte ce este de fcut în situaia de fa. 3. Dac m-ai fi întrebat pe mine, ai fi aflat ce s-a întâmplat acolo. 4. Când am sosit, ei citeau presa. 5. A fost un film atât de plictisitor încât am adormit.

VARIANTA 72a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The rescue team will try again to find the missing man tomorrow morning. Another ………………………………………………………………………….. . 2. But for his speedy action there would have been more casualties. If he ………………………………………………………………………………. . 3. I saw a very helpful policeman. The policeman ………………………………………………………………….. . 4. Someone found a photograph on the street. It was a …………………………………………………………………………… . 5. That supermarket stays open late. That is ……………………………………………………………………………. .

b. Identify any possible errors 1. I am studying here since last January. 2. My parents made me to promise to write them once a week. 3. I don’t mind to have a roommate. 4. You should visit my country, it is too beautiful. 5. She deserves to tell the truth about it. c. Translate into English. 1. Oamenii îi fac probleme în legtur cu poluarea. 2. Când Ann s-a mutat, a trebuit s-i gseasc un nou serviciu. 3. În timp ce voi studia disear, voi asculta o simfonie. 4. A vrea ca aceast cas s-mi ofere securitatea de care avem cu toii nevoie.

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5. Dac mi se va face o ofert, o voi accepta.

VARIANTA 73a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. I accepted the job because I didn’t have any alternative. Not …………………………………………………………… . 2. Somebody must wash those windows. I want those …………………………….. . 3. We were working until half past six before the teacher let us go. The teacher kept …………………………………………………….. . 4. Why don’t you try another doctor? I think you …………………………................ . 5. Should I tell about it or not? I just don’t know. I just …………………………………………….. .

b. Identify any possible errors 1. Most students want return home as soon as possible. 2. My home offers me a feeling of security, warm, and love. 3. They wanted to clear away the forest and planting crops. 4. When I refused to help her, she became very angry and shout at me. 5. I don’t know where they gone. c. Translate into English. 1. În timpul meu liber îmi place s lucrez la colecia mea de timbre. 2. Dup ce oaspeii notri au plecat, am splat vasele i am curat buctria. 3. Dac vine cineva, roag-I s se întoarc peste o jumtate de or. 4. A fost posibil s câtige pentru c s-a pregtit mult. 5. Am atâtea de fcut, c nu tiu de unde s încep.

VARIANTA 74a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. I didn’t buy the dictionary because I didn’t have enough money. If …………………………………………………………………………... . 2. Just after finishing my homework, I remembered I had to go back to school. Hardly …………………………………………………………………………………... . 3. It is more than likely that he will succeed as a writer. He has ………………………………………………………. . 4. It is more than a fortnight since anyone saw my best friend John. John was …………………………………………………………………... . 5. They offered me a room to stay in and didn’t want any money in return. Not only ……………………………………………………………………………. . b. Identify any possible errors 1. By obeying the speed limit, we can save energy, lives, and it costs us less. 2. I tried very hard to don’t make any mistake. 3. During a fire drill, everyone is required leaving the building. 4. So far this week, the teachers are giving us a lot of homework every day. 5. I have been seeing that movie three times, and now I want to see it again. c. Translate into English 1. Este atât de mult de lucru încât nu am timp s m gândesc la problemele mele personale.

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2. Dac ar fi acas acum, i-a spune vestea proast fr team. 3. Mai bine ai sta în pat pân te vei simi mai bine. 4. Toi stiau c era un cântre excelent dar un pianist de duzin. 5. Nu-mi tot pune aceleai întrebti iar i iar.

VARIANTA 75a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The council rarely allows appeals that are against its decisions. Hardly ………………………………………………………………… . 2. Such an unimportant proposal is not worth any consideration. There is ……………………………………………………………. . 3. Before we went to the concert, we went to the cafe. We went to ……………………………………………... . 4. I would like to live in a place where there is no pollution. The place …………………………………………………… . 5. Finding no fingerprints, the detectives concluded that the thief had worn gloves. The lack of ……………………………………………………………………………… .

b. Identify any possible errors 1. I want to get married, but I don’t meet the right person yet. 2. The book contains many different kind of books and stories. 3. There is students from different countries in this class. 4. Don’t keep to be asking me the same questions over and over. 5. I think that some lemon juice on fish makes it taste little better. c. Translate into English. 1. Dac vremea nu ar fi fost bun ieri, picnicul nostru ar fi fost amânat. 2. Eu îmi pltesc mereu facturile; dac n-o fac, a avea destule probleme. 3. A dori s-mi împrumute maina lui pentru întâlnirea de mâine seara. 4. Câiva studeni nu vorbiser niciodat Englez inainte de-a veni aici toamna trecut. 5. Paaportul meu a fost tampilat la aeroport când am sosit.

VARIANTA 76

a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Considering he is in hospital, the wedding will be put off. Under………………………………………………………… 2. Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I go to evening classes. Every……………………………………………………………………….. 3. The person standing at the window was Maria. It…………………………………………………….. 4. There used to be more accidents at work before they introduced the new safety regulations. Since………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. The police think that Peter was driving when the car accident happened. Peter……………………………………………………………………………. b. Identify any possible errors 1. Barbara makes me laughing as she has a great sense of humour. 2. She is always willing to help her friends, in every possible ways. 3. I’m not knowing Sam’s wife very well. 4. There have been a line in front of the theatre every night for the past two weeks. 5. I’m really glad you to visit my home town this year.

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c. Translate into English. 1. Dac a avea un plic i un timbru, a expedia scrisoarea chiar acum. 2. Am vrea ca profesorul s ne dea testul mâine. 3. Auzind aceast poveste de multe ori înainte, m-am plictisit când Jim a început s-o spun din nou. 4. Ea merit s i se spun adevrul despre ce s-a întâmplat asear. 5. Fr soare, viaa cum o tim nu ar fi posibil.

VARIANTA 77a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. Money is the only thing that makes this job worthwhile. Were............................................................................ 2. It is my impression that she’s enjoying her new job a great deal. She seems.................................................................. 3. I had just got to the cinema when I realized I had not locked the front door of my flat. No sooner................................................................... 4. Before I came to live here, I lived in a far away village. I’ve lived...................................................................... 5. People only learn the value of life when they risk losing it. Only............................................................................. b. Identify any possible errors 1. They took the money but I managed preventing them taking the jewels. 2. Maria has never complained about to have a handicap. 3. While I will be studying tonight, I’m going to listen to a symphony. 4. My understanding of this country changed a lot since I arrived 5. Do any of you know the answers to this questions? c. Translate into English. 1. Sarcina de a gsi o persoan care ar putea s ne ajute nu a fost dificil. 2. A vrea s fi tiut c vom avea atât de mult de mers. 3. Dac Mariei i-ar plcea slujba actual, nu ar încerca s-i gseasc alta. 4. Multe din bunurile care s-au produs de la începutul secolului sunt în totalitate fcute de maini. 5. Îl cunoti pe domnul acela care st pe scaunul din piele maro de Codoba?

VARIANTA 78

a. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same: 1. We expected that they would get there by nightfall. We expected them............................................. 2. They had never before agreed upon such important matters. Never........................................................................................ 3. He was lying by the roadside when they left him. They..................................................................... 4. Emma managed to continue driving in spite of her tiredness. Tired......................................................................................... 5. He will sell his house and then be able to pay off his debts. Once he............................................................................................ b. Identify any possible errors 1. I enjoyed to talk to her on the phone.

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2. In the past, horses were the principal mean of transport. 3. Almost all the students in our class speaks English well. 4. I was let to do what I wanted. 5. Why was Susan and Alex late for the meeting? c. Translate into English 1. Ana ar fi reuit s ajung la ore azi dimineaa dac autobuzul nu ar fi întârziat. 2. Nu am citit cartea dar îmi doresc s-o fi citit. 3. Când am intrat în camer, l-am gsit pe fiul mai mic stând la mas. 4. De când am venit în aceast ar, am învat mult despre modul de via de aici. 5. Îi dorete s aib vârsta când i se permite s conduc o main.

VARIANTA 79a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. The manager is not to be disturbed, he is speaking on the phone. On no account …………………………………………………………. . 2. This is the nicest place I have ever been to. Never ……………………………………………………………………. . 3. No car on earth is faster than this one. This is …………………………………………………………………… . 4. I have never seen such an exciting match. That was ………………………………………………………………… . 5. She hardly had time to finish. She almost ……………………………………………………………… . b. Identify any possible errors 1. He accused the man for stealing. 2. Do you work without to speak? 3. I had finished the book yesterday. 4. The three boys help each other. 5. I want to lend a book from you. c. Translate into English. 1. Toat lumea iubete oamenii politicoi. 2. A vrea s vii cu noi i s te simi bine. 3. Sentimente ca dragostea i prietenia nu mai sunt cunoscute unora dintre oameni. 4. Ea se gândea cu siguran la ceea ce avea s-i aduc ziua de mîine. 5. Dac ar fi sosit la timp, s-ar fi întâlnit cu toi prietenii.

VARIANTA 80a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. According to the police, the crimes seemed to have been committed by a foreigner. The police suggested……………………………………………………………………… 2. Red and green look the same to a surprisingly large number of people. Inability………………………………………………………………………… 3. Most people expect the Minister to resign. It seems highly……………………………... 4. The problem was so difficult that I asked my brother to help me. It was.…………………………………………………………………. 5. He couldn’t go for a walk with us yesterday as he was very busy. As………………………………………………………………………..

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b. Identify any possible errors 1. He rose his hat to my friend yesterday to salute him. 2. The earthquake has made great damage to the city. 3. My mother always makes me slow down if she thinks I am driving too fast. 4. When you are planting a garden, it’s important to be known about soils. 5. While I was surfing the net yesterday, I was finding a really interesting website. c. Translate into English. 1. Când soarele rsare, el apare de dup orizont. 2. Unii oameni prefer s-i economiseasc banii, nu s-i cheltuiasc. 3. Este esenial s fii mâine aici. 4. Doream s nu se fi dus în acea excursie fr mine. 5. Dac el nu ar fi venit, a fi fost dezamgit.

VARIANTA 81a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. If John has got his key with him, we can get in. Unless ............................................................... . 2. First turn the power off and then correct the fault. Turn ..................................................................... . 3. They are still trying to fix the car. They haven’t ........................................................ . 4. I always get up early in the morning. I never .................................................................. . 5. She is an extremely good English teacher. She teaches ......................................................... .

b. Identify any possible errors 1. We go to the church every Sunday morning. 2. When I was entering, they were watching TV. 3. Are you understanding what he says? 4. If he will have time, he will come. 5. He earns not much money. c. Translate into English. 1. Dac mi-ar oferi unul din acele inele, nu a alege nici unul. 2. Urte s rspund la telefon i de multe ori îl las s sune. 3. Dac ar rspunde bine la interviu, ar obine slujba. 4. Când s-a trezit, ea sttea la fereastr. 5. Mai degrab i-ai scoate pontofii aceia uzi.

VARIANTA 82a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. I only know one book on this subject. It is written by J .R. Smith. The only ...................................................................................... . 2. A policeman was taking notes . I saw him. I saw...................................... 3. The family live next door. I met them. I met .................................................. . 4. The Lapps are a people living in the north of Scandinavia.

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The people ........................................................................ . 5. It’s extremely important that Rachel should avoid upsetting Richard. In no way.............................................................

b. Identify any possible errors 1. The informations I have received are good. 2. The children are playing in the road. 3. As he has a few books, he is not able to study. 4. Have you some brothers in school? 5. She was suddenly taken sick. c. Translate into English. 1. De-abia am urcat în tren c a i plecat. 2. Nu trebuie niciodat s i se spun adevrul sub nici o form. 3. A vrea s stau la soare în loc s fiu în clas. 4. Este cel mai frumos loc pe care l-am vzut vreodat. 5. Am acceptat slujba pentru c nu am avut de ales.

VARIANTA 83

a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. I think about resigning almost every day. Hardly ..................................................... . 2. I only went to visit the art exhibition because my brother recommended it. Had it not ................................................................................................... . 3. Pollution is a big problem. People worry about it. ......The big problem .................................................. . 4. You must water the plants at least once a week. The plants ....................................................... . 5. They arrived very late because they had a flat tyre. Because ................................................................. . b. Identify any possible errors 1. One cannot look in the dark. 2. Did the child fell from the chair? 3. Was the film interested last night? 4. I have few friends in London who will help me. 5. I past by your house yesterday. c. Translate into English. 1. Vremea este rece astzi, dar dac nu ar fi, a merge s înot. 2. A vrea s fiu oriunde în alt parte, dar nu aici! 3. Mereu avuseser probleme cu gramatica limbii engleze. 4. Nici nu plecase s se culce c telefonul a sunat. 5. A fost convins de prietenii lui s mai încerce o dat.

VARIANTA 84

a. Rephrase the following sentences 1. This is the worst car I have ever driven. Never .................................................................................... . 2. You will be admitted to the interview only if you send a CV.

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Only after .............................................................................. . 3. This shelf is too small for these books. This shelf is not ................................................................... . 4. People worry about pollution. It is a problem. Pollution is ............................................................................ . 5. Someone has found this photograph in a drawer. This is a.................................................................................. . b. Identify any possible errors 1. This factory does large cars. 2. I am going to lay down as I am tired. 3. We study German beside English. 4. The cattle is grazing in the pasture. 5. If I was you, I would never go to sea. c. Translate into English. 1. Ea nu a venit, dar dac ar fi venit, l-ar fi întâlnit pe fratele meu. 2. A vrea s nu fie aa de frig astzi. 3. Nu i-a amintit când a vorbit copilul prima dat. 4. Vitele pasc pe câmp dei plou foarte tare. 5. Vetile au sosit când dezbaterile erau în desfurare.

VARIANTA 85

a. Complete the sentences so that the meanings stay the same 1. Talking to the driver is forbidden. .............................................................. driver. 2. We have a lot to do today. ......................................for us...................... . 3. I still don’t know a lot. ............................................................ that I don’t know. 4. His songs are popular all over the world. He’s a pop star. He is a pop star ................................................................. . 5. A greengrocer sells fruit and vegetables. A greengrocer is a ............................................... . b. Identify any possible errors 1. I have not time for play. 2. Her grandfather is died. 3. The book is neither green or red. 4. Somebody is knocking the door. 5. He has been ill from last Friday. c. Translate into English. 1. Vreau s port pantofi mai confortabili ca s m simt mai bine. 2. Ce ai face dac ai fi acum în clas? 3. Nu a veni dac a ti c e cineva aici. 4. Plou chiar acum deci nu voi merge la plimbare. 5. Nu tiam c eti aici pentru c nu mi s-a spus.

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a) Rephrase the following sentences beginning as shown so that the meaning stays the same.1. There is a chance to find her there but I rather doubt it. You................................................................................2. He left home because he didn’t expect them to come that evening. If........................................................................................................3. It will be more embarrassing for you if you postpone telling him the news. To postpone.......................................................................................................4. She never forgets my birthday.She always..............................5. I’ll have another cup of tea then I leave. Before....................................................

b) Identify any possible errors1. There is a very evil air in this room.2. They are building a new hospital next.3. If I was you, I would never go there.4. She came and sat the table.5. Now he is understanding what you say.

c) Translate into English1. Este necesar ca imigran ii s înve e limba noii lor ri.2. Dac ia un taxi, ar putea prinde avionul.3. Este exclus ca tablourile s fi fost furate de un singur om.4. A râs când a văzut bucuria copiilor.5. Ai grijă cum mânuiești cuțitul, este foarte ascuțit.

VARIANTA 87

a. Identify any possible errors 1. She never writes to you, doesn’t she? 2. It was sunny but fairly windy for tennis. 3. He ran down the road not to miss the bus. 4. When I’ll see her, I’ll invite her to the party. 5. She has started writing an hour ago. b. Rephrase the following sentences, so that the meaning stays the same. 1. Everyone left as soon as she started singing. No sooner……………………………………… 2. As he gets richer, he spends less money. The richer…………………………………….. 3. He is unlikely to be promoted. There………………………….. 4. It was only when I got home that I realized I had forgotten my keys. Not until……………………………………………………………………. 5. The only reason I am late is that the traffic was so heavy. Had it not………………………………………………………. c. Translate into English. 1. Nepsarea crud fa de sentimentele ei a întristat-o. 2. Mcar de n-a fi fcut o asemenea greeal! 3. A scos un strigt ascuit de groaz. 4. Dac nu s-ar fi ferit, mingea l-ar fi lovit drept în fa.

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5. Se spune c e o cântrea de oper foarte talentat, dar eu n-am auzit-o cântând înc.

VARIANTA 88

a. Identify any possible errors 1. So hard he worked that his boss gave him a promotion. 2. He had no sooner entered the house when his dog jumped on him. 3. In order to avoid to be recognized he wore a wig and sunglasses. 4. Betty has had her house broken into last night. 5. She asked me for an advice. b. Rewrite each sentence beginning so that it contains the word given 1. His speech was so confusing that nobody got anything out of it. BAFFLED 2. I bought a new jacket without having planned to. SPUR 3. His views on religion aren’t the same as mine. DIFFERENT 4. The young actress was very nervous before the audition. BUTTERFLIES 5. You’ll probably hear from them before Friday. LIKELY c. Translate into English 1. Eu i prinii mei avem preri diferite când vine vorba de muzic. 2. Rspunsurile tale la problemele de matematic sunt asemntoare cu ale mele. 3. Cum nimeni nu este imun la aceast boal, recomandm s v vaccinai ca s o prevenii. 4. Se ateapt ca pân în anul 2010 aproape 80% din populaie s dein un computer. 5. tiam c este bun dar nu ne ateptam ca rezultatele sale s fie atât de impresionante.

VARIANTA 89a. Identify any possible errors 1. He made his fortune dealing in antique furnitures. 2. She doesn’t mix with other people very good. 3. In the other hand, many employees support his decision. 4. Here the bus comes at last! 5. Last night we went to a new club. His name is “Roxy”. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. Why don’t you give all these old clothes away? RID 2. Severe weather conditions have had a serious effect on traffic. AFFECTED 3. Despite being tired he went to the party. THOUGH 4. Paula spoke clearly so that no one would misunderstand her. AVOID 5. Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. SOUL c. Translate into English. 1. Când am ceva timp liber, tind s nu fac nimic altceva decât s lenevesc. 2. Ziaristul a refuzat s dezvluie sursa informaiilor sale. 3. Deodat am vzut un vapor la orizont. Eram salvai! 4. Ne-am udat pân la piele în ploaia torenial. 5. Doar când Pete va fi sosit, putem s începem programul.

VARIANTA 90

a. Identify any possible errors 1. These glasses aren’t mine. They’re of father.

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2. They have a ten-years-old daughter. 3. Please open the air-conditioning. 4. Time flies! This year has past so quickly. 5. All orders must be payed for in advance. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. The teacher said that the disruption was David’s fault. BLAMED 2. Jan found it difficult to believe the news. DIFFICULTY 3. You’ll be in trouble if you say that again. BETTER 4. I can’t bear your complaints any longer. ENOUGH 5. They accused John of stealing the money. PUT c. Translate into English. 1. Oricât de mult am încercat, n-am putut s deschid ua. 2. Dac n-ar fi fost portarul nostru, am fi pierdut meciul. 3. Cu tot respectul, d-le, nu cred c o decizie ca asta poate fi luat fr s consultm un avocat. 4. Cum se face c tu ai primit un bonus i eu nu? 5. Ultima dat când ai mâncat a fost ieri diminea! Nu-i de mirare c eti rupt de foame!

VARIANTA 91a. Identify any possible 1. He is used to get up early. 2. I’ve always preferred contemporary music than classical. 3. There is no scientific proof that life exists on Mars. 4. She put off her raincoat and sat down. 5. Cheer up! It’s not quiet hopeless yet. b. Rewrite each sentence beginning so that it contains the word given, 1. Susan doesn’t find it easy to make friends. DIFFICULT 2. I can’t listen to your complaints any more. TIRED 3. The dress rehearsal went as planned. ACCORDING 4. If you go to University, you’ll have to study hard. MEANS 5. He suggested that we should invite Tom to the party. BE c. Translate into English. 1. Vecinii notri sunt nelinitii din cauza fiicei lor care lipsete de dou zile. 2. În timp ce alergam ca s rspund la telefon, m-am împiedicat de servieta fratelui meu. 3. Îi iroseti timpul ateptându-l pe Peter. Nu va veni. 4. Chiar dac m-a fi trezit mai devreme, tot n-a fi putut s ajung la timp la ore. 5. Spunea nite glume atât de amuzante încât toat lumea a izbucnit în râs.

VARIANTA 92a. Identify any possible errors 1. I live in a house at a lake. 2. Except from John and Mary, nobody wants to go to the cinema. 3. My neighbours make enough noise to rise the dead. 4. Keeping a dog is quite expensive, so I had rather keep a goldfish. 5. The farmer’s chicken has lain ten eggs today. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. I don’t believe anyone will want to buy the house. LIKELIHOOD

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2. We don’t have to wear uniforms at our school. OPTIONAL 3. Could you tell me where the Post Office is? DIRECT 4. The actress’s jewels had been stolen. ROBBED 5. You’ll have to have your beard trimmed. TRIMMING c. Translate into English. 1. Nu m-a fi purtat atât de urât dac a fi fost în locul tu. 2. E timpul ca ei s fac ce li se spune, nu-i aa?. 3. Mtua mea e în strintate de o lun, aa c este imposibil s o fi vzut ieri. 4. A plecat în linite ca s nu trezeasc bebeluul. 5. A spus c nu-i place muzica rock.

VARIANTA 93

a. Identify any possible errors 1. We ran over the bridge as fast as we could. 2. Although he’s been working in the bank for two years, he hasn’t been promoted yet. 3. The streets are flooded. It can’t have been raining all night. 4. The judge asked the jury spokesman to arise and give the verdict. 5. My feet are killing me! I need to lay down. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. He was dismissed because he was always late for work. LOST 2. Not wanting to wait, I left without them. BECAUSE 3. Only Martha survived the crash. SOLE 4. He was given the award because his acting was brilliant. LED 5. They said that Susan was dishonest. DISHONESTY c. Translate into English. 1. V rog s informai autoritile fr întârziere. 2. D-l Potts spune c îi va devota restul vieii, dac e nevoie, descoperirii adevrului. 3. Anunul preedintelui a fost urmat de o dezbatere aprins. 4. Nu numai c i-a rupt piciorul, dar i-a rnit i umrul. 5. Dac ar fi avut o busol, ar fi descoperit uscatul mai curând.

VARIANTA 94a. Identify any possible errors 1. This is a secret. You needn’t tell anyone. 2. The boys laid to their mother about breaking the window. 3. They hadn’t got there when we arrived. 4. Since moving to London, I’ve made a lot of friends. 5. The criminal is said to leave the country in disguise. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. John feels his colleagues despise him for not having a degree. LOOK 2. Could you possibly lend me some money? MIND 3. They took a map in case they got lost. FEAR 4. He certainly won’t have finished before next week. POSSIBILITY 5. If you give in to them, you’ll be sorry. STAND c. Translate into English. 1. Anul trecut copacul acesta a fost lovit de un fulger.

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2. Vrei s închizi geamul, te rog? E puin curent aici. 3. BBC intenioneaz s transmit mai multe programe în limba rus în curând. 4. M-am oprit în capul scrilor pe palier i m-am întrebat care e camera mea. 5. Înc n-am gsit cazare pentru semestrul sta.

VARIANTA 95a. Identify any possible errors 1. It was so a boring speech that I fell asleep. 2. He spends most of his leisure time on playing golf. 3. She suggested to take an early morning flight. 4. Could you say me the time, please? 5. It’s six months since their son disappeared. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. We liked the new teacher right away. TOOK 2. The members of the government have failed to agree on the new budget. REACHED 3. Everyone knows they are wealthy. KNOWN 4. She is well-known for her vast knowledge of Renaissance painting. AUTHORITY 5. The novel fell short of my expectations. COME c. Translate into English. 1. Eti ultima persoan pe care m ateptam s o vd. 2. Am încercat s iau medicamentul pe care mi l-ai dat, dar n-am putut s-l înghit. 3. Persoana care i-a spus c eti inteligent te-a pclit. 4. Poliia nu are nici cea mai mic idee unde sunt bijuteriile. 5. Conducerea a pretins c greva s-a încheiat.

VARIANTA 96a. Identify any possible errors i 1. He had to walk until the nearest petrol station. 2. I was too depressed when I received the bad news. 3. No one of the people present recognized her. 4. She suddenly realized that he has been lying all along. 5. He could not account his strange behaviour. b. Rephrase each sentence so that it contains the word given 1. He couldn’t explain the difference between the two sets of instructions. ACCOUNT 2. “You stole the purse!” I said to the guy. ACCUSED 3. They ceased to find his jokes amusing. LONGER 4. As soon as he closed the door, she started singing. SOONER 5. I regret attending that boring lecture. WISH c. Translate into English 1. Ursc locul sta înc de când am ajuns aici. 2. La vremea aceea copiii notri erau îngrijii de mtua mea. 3. Dac din întâmplare îmi gseti portofelul, vrei s m anuni? 4. Mi-a dori ca Paul s nu fi mâncat toat mâncarea! 5. Mary tia s cânte la vioar când avea 10 ani.

VARIANTA 97a. Identify any possible errors 1. They haven’t delivered my TV set yet.

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2. Take some food in case you’ll get hungry. 3. The house will have been built until the end of May. 4. You had better stay in bed today. 5. I forgot calling you last night. I’m sorry. b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. 1. She’s so loud sometimes! I wish .................................... 2. It is said that she stole the diamond herself. She ................................................................ 3. The man only woke up after the fire was out. Only after.......................................................... 4. John was painting the house. The house .................................................. 5. In spite of her accident she won the race. Although .................................................. c. Translate into English. 1. Dac cineva i-ar fi spus c el va fi asa de norocos, nu l-ar fi crezut. 2. Chiar dac l-ar fi interesat subiectul, tot n-ar fi avut chef s discute cu Sean. 3. Oricât ar fi încercat s evite acest lucru, Marie tot l-a fcut s-i spun exact ce gândete. 4. A absolvit facultatea cu o licena în biochimie. 5. Criticii au aclamat interpretarea impecabil a actriei.

VARIANTA 98a. Identify any possible errors 1. Sally knows Jim for about six months. 2. Pollution in cities becomes a serious problem. 3. She was used to play tennis when she was younger. 4. Who was this cake made by? 5. Green clothes are suited for Katie. b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same1. They took away his passport so that he wouldn’t leave the country. They prevented him ………………………… 2. He was annoyed because I walked across the field. He objected ……………………… 3. She wants someone to make her a new dress. She wants to have ………………………… 4. They arrived very late because of a flat tyre. If ………………………… 5. She prefers reading to watching TV. She would ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Te-am rugat s te grbeti, c altfel o s pierdem trenul. 2. A fost de-a dreptul surprinztor pentru noi s-l auzim vorbind englezete atât de cursiv. 3. Se spune c a fost invitat la recepie, dar, din pcate nu a putut s se duc. 4. Dup ce i-a luat doctoratul in fizica nuclear, a dat o petrecere de pomin. 5. A câtigat o burs la Cambridge dup ce a excelat la toate examenele.

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a. Identify any possible errors 1. I need someone to look for my children while I’m at work. 2. Take no notice for Amanda. She’s showing off. 3. Jack has had to see the General Manager yesterday. 4. Although she was exhausted, she could finish the race. 5. ‘Could you help me lift this box?’ ‘Of course I could.’ b. Rephrase the following sentences so that the meaning stays the same. 1. He does almost no work. He hardly ………………………… 2. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye. I wish ………………………… 3. The storm blew a lot of trees down last night. A lot of ………………………… 4. I advise you not to say anything like that. You’d . ………………………… 5. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong. Hardly ………………………… c. Translate into English 1. Intriga romanului a fost destul de slab, iar personajele neconvingtoare. 2. Dac eti prea indulgent cu elevii, poi s fii sigur c vor profita de tine. 3. De când m-am stabilit în ora, nu l-am remarcat pe Daniel, dei îmi devenise vecin de ceva vreme. 4. Când noul drum va fi gata, voi putea ajunge la coal în mai puin de o or. 5. Îi doreau atât de mult s vad filmul, încât au hotrât s cumpere bilete imediat.

VARIANTA 100a. Identify any possible errors 1. There are much more job opportunities in London than in Norwich. 2. What do you think it is outside? 3. The young girl was laying on a couch. 4. He wrote his book in a month’s time and got it published immediately. 5. Lately your work definitely improved. b. Rephrase the following sentences 1. If the plan failed, what would you do? Were……………………………………………..………………… 2. I’m certain that the kids weren’t reading the moment I entered the room. The kids can’t……………………………………………………… 3. He is a sailor but he can’t swim. In……………………………………………………………………. 4. Maggie’s such a spendthrift that she never saves a penny. Maggie’s too……………………………………………………… 5. They didn’t finish their job on time; they didn’t do it properly either. They neither ………………………… c. Translate into English. 1. Au insistat s mergem s vedem expoziia, spunând c ar fi pcat s-o ratm. 2. Se tie c îi face mare plcere s-i lase pe oameni s atepte. 3. Probabil îi scrie eseul despre Hamlet la ora asta. 4. Când eram copil, eram dui în fiecare sptmân la teatru, ceea ce era pentru noi o mare bucurie.

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5. i-am spus c Tudor e un vorbitor elocvent dar n-ai vrut s m crezi.

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