I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first.
1. We expect the gorvernment to propose changes to the taxation system.
Changes to the taxation system ...........................................................................................................................................
2. He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee.
His injured knee made..........................................................................................................................................................
3. You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed.
There's no point....................................................................................................................................................................
4. Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s.
Fresh pasta .........................................................................................................................................................................
5. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.
He regretted..........................................................................................................................................................................
6. Mastering a second language takes time and patience.
It...........................................................................................................................................................................................
7. I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner.
I'd rather ..............................................................................................................................................................................
8. After four years abroad, Mr. Brown returned home as an excellent engineer.
After Mr. Brown..................................................................................................................................................................
9. It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game.
You won't have any..............................................................................................................................................................
10. Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans.
Americans aren't...................................................................................................................................................................
II. Put the verb into correct form infinitive, to-infinitive, or -ing.
1. You shouldn't let your children __________(play) with matches. It's very easy __________(catch) fire.
2. I enjoy __________(be) busy. I don't like it when there is nothing __________(do)
3. Let's hurry! We must finish __________(paint) the office before 3:00 today.
4. As we don’t agree __________(carry out) a proposal we generally avoid __________ (discuss) the subject.
5. I don't mind __________ (remind) you __________(lock) the door but you'd better __________ (try)
__________(remember) on your own.
6. Please stop __________ (interrupt) when I'm explaining something to you. You can _________(ask) questions at the end.
7. He admitted __________ (enter) the house but refused __________(steal) the money.
8. I don't really fancy __________(spend) my whole holiday with your cousins. I'd rather _______(spend) my time with you.

9. The fire started in the kitchen because she forgot to turn the light ________.
10. My parents gave me a bicycle ________ my birthday.
V. Write the complete sentences, using the words given.
Dear Karen,
1. I/ have/ a great time/ here/ England......................................................................................................................................
2. My university term/ not start/ until/ the autumn/ so/ I1 take/ opportunity/ improve my English.
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3. I/ stay/ some English friends/ own/ a farm...........................................................................................................................
4. On weekdays/ I catch/ a bus/ Torquay/ go/ language classes.
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5. My friends/ say/ my pronunciation/ much better/ when/ I arrive.
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6. At weekends/ I/ help/ the farm. It/ quite/ hard work/ but/ I/ like.
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7. you/ come/ see/ me/ Christmas?...........................................................................................................................................
8. My friends/ want/ meet/ you/ and there/ plenty/ space.........................................................................................................
9. Let/ me/ know/ as soon/ you/ decide....................................................................................................................................
10. I/ look forward/ hear/ you/ soon...........................................................................................................................................
Love, Paul
VI. Rewrite the sentence or join the pairs of sentences beginning with the word(s) given.
1. He worked out the answer. It was clever of him.
It was....................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Marie always pays her bills regularly. She's careful that way.
Marie is always ...................................................................................................................................................................
3. He was crossing the road. I caught sight of him.
I noticed ..............................................................................................................................................................................
4. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.
We were relieved ................................................................................................................................................................
5. Why have you thrown up your job? You're mad.
You are ................................................................................................................................................................................