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Cuaderno de gramtica Sin soluciones Ingls Britnico
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TELL ME MORE
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There is - There are.. Negation of the indefinite article..... Emphatic 'do'..... Questions in the past Question tags. Meaning and use of 'so' 'To get' + adjective. Regular comparatives Regular superlatives. Irregular superlatives. Similarity: 'like' and 'as'. Reinforcing the comparative and the superlative. Absolute superlative.. The more . . . the more A use of the comparative.. When 'that' may be left out. Direct and indirect questions Verbs + infinitive clause Infinitive clause.. Sequence of tenses with 'if' So that. Dependent clauses with 'that'.. The impersonal structure.. Nouns and adjectives of nationality Construction of compound nouns.. Use of compound nouns.. Singular nouns in '-s'. Uncountable nouns which may take 'a'. Invariable cardinal numbers. Little - A little - Much.. Few - A few - Many Different meanings of 'all'. Use and omission of 'the'. Definite article with geographical names.. The possessive: a plural use.. Some other uses of the possessive 'One' replacing a noun.. Reflexive pronouns Interrogative words Which - What..
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Possessive pronouns Everybody - Nobody.. How much - How many. How long. 'How' + adjective or adverb.. Everybody - Somebody - Nobody.. Relative pronouns and adverbs.. The indefinite possessive. Placing the adjective Use of the past participle as an adjective.. Adjectives ending in -ing. Order of adjectives Compound adjectives The verb 'to have (got)'. Verbs: reactions and preferences.. Verbs expressing a wish to act Verbs introducing a second action. Verbs expressing stages of an action Transitive and intransitive verbs.. Anaphoric 'to'.. Phrasal verb particles The future Construction of the preterite Use of the preterite. The preterite continuous.. Construction of the present perfect Use of the present perfect The negative imperative.. Will - To be going to.... Would like: expressing a desire. Irregular verbs Verbs without a continuous form Verbs without continuous forms: exceptions. Construction of the present perfect continuous Use of the present perfect continuous Past perfect. Future with 'be' + infinitive Sequence of tenses.. Construction of the present conditional.. Use of the present conditional Conditional perfect. Expressions with the present perfect. The past subjunctive. The past perfect subjunctive with 'if'..
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The simple conditional perfect with 'should' I am told.. 'Will' and 'shall'.. Use of the passive. Construction of the passive.. Active and passive voices Can: perception and knowledge Must - Have (got) to.. 'Should' and 'ought to': advice Had better - Would rather May - Might. Strong probability with 'must'.. Absence of necessity Should - Ought to: probability. Suggestions with 'should'. Near certainty in the past. Modal auxiliaries Prepositions of time.. Prepositions of place. The prepositions 'in' and 'at'. Prepositions at the end of a clause Verbs expressing impressions and feelings.. Means with 'by'.. Different meanings of 'since' Within - Within . . . of Adverbs of time... Too - Too much.. Ever - Never Yet - Not yet. The place of 'even'. The place of 'enough' 'Always' + present continuous. Still - Yet... Different meanings of 'rather'.. Different meanings of 'quite' Either . . . or - Neither . . . nor.. Simple present with 'when' / 'while' Even though - Even if Till - Until.
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III
Catlogo personal\Cuaderno de gramtica\Nivel: Intermedio+
Intermedio+
Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales] 1

There is - There are "There is" - "There are"
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Organising a stay
Orden de palabras [1 ejercicios] 1

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

Negation of the indefinite article La negacin del artculo indeterminado
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Customs checks
Ejercicio de gramtica [3 ejercicios] 1

Ponga en forma negativa las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: We have air conditioning. The airport has security checks. The train has a smoking section. The station has a waiting room.
We don't have any air conditioning.
Ponga en forma negativa las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: We have air conditioning. The hotel has a four-poster bed. The flight attendant has mineral water. The plane has satellite navigation.
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Ponga en forma negativa las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: We have air conditioning. I have an aisle seat. He has a bar of chocolate. We have coffee.
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On the train

have any problems don't I with Fortunately, jet lag
2
the don't I the food fancy of any in bar-buffet
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Intermedio+

Emphatic 'do' "Do" enftico
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The luggage search

Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to avoid Paul? Does Lisa need to leave? Do you need to apply? Do Simon and Michael want to find out?
Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to avoid Paul? Do you know Dawn? Does it rain often? Does Margaret have a ticket?
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to avoid him? Do they have a blanket? Does she have the time? Do you need a car?
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Trouble with orders

seem free an attractive delivery does like proposition
2
assistant the some reservations my about does have capabilities.
3
seem end month highly of the does the unlikely
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The luggage search
Transformar un texto [1 ejercicios] 1

Ponga en presente de indicativo el siguiente texto. We did have to go through customs before we went to the hotel. The line didn't look very long, but it was slow. The customs officer in charge did look rather stern, didn't he? It did seem as though he was in a bad mood. However, I did think all that queueing and searching through our luggage was unnecessary.
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Intermedio+

Questions in the past La interrogacin en el pasado
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Hotel reservations
Completar las frases [1 ejercicios] 1

They've been living in the country We're tired because The hotel room was nice but the past twenty years. been wanting to come home all week. she found out that she enjoys it. .
been travelling all day.
She's been going on camping holidays He stayed in the same hotel room nine years Where
you staying on holiday, in a chalet or in a hotel?
ago for we've since were I've
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Business calls

Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: He is not very tall. Martin and Susan are not very close. They've been travelling for a long time. The flight's not very nice.
How tall is he?
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: I've been here for 8 years. I've been here for 12 months. She'll work here for 9 months. We've lived here for 21 years.
How long have you been here for?
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: Polly comes from somewhere. The document referred to something. Mr Partridge is writing to someone. The secretary made a note of something.
Where does she come from?
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Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: Polly comes from somewhere. My parents were waiting for someone. The woman was asking for something. Our chairman took over from someone else.
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: Polly comes from somewhere. He was looking through something. They've lied about something. Mr Moss discriminated in favour of someone.
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Making a sale

passengers they call flight the 247 for did ?
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your have Ireland lived all in you life?
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you enjoyed stay your have ?
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in did day mind you a have particular ?
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hands-free have you model a considered ?
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model you have in did mind what ?
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get ordered you everything did you ?
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Intermedio+

Question tags Las "question tags"
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A tour of the town

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? He needs a road map, doesn't he? He admires you, doesn't he? He drinks wine, doesn't he?
Everybody likes beer, don't they?
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? She protects herself, doesn't she? He enjoys himself, doesn't he? She asks herself questions, doesn't she?
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? He gets lost a lot, doesn't he? He goes swimming often, doesn't he? He works out, doesn't he?
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Intermedio+

There is - There are "There is" - "There are"
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Organising a stay

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

Meaning and use of 'so' Significados y usos de "so"
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A car trip

Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's really tired. (me) They're really nice. (her) We're really patient. (you) You're really small. (him)
So am I.
Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's really tired. (me) I'm really sorry. (we) We're really silly. (him) You're really interesting. (her)
So am I.
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Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's so big (not to be able to fit in the door). She's so tired (to fall asleep). I'm so early (not to be allowed to enter). They're so annoying (to have no friends).
He's so big that he can't fit in the door.
Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's so big (not to be able to fit in the door). She's so fast (to have already finished). I'm so happy (to laugh). You're so short (not to be able to see him).
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Intermedio+

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A car trip

So am I.
So am I.
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Intermedio+

'To get' + adjective "To get" + adjetivo
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At the airport

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

Regular comparatives Los comparativos regulares
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Making a sale
Palabra correcta [2 ejercicios] 1

The new phones are the most reliable the more reliable reliable than the others. most reliable very reliable more reliable
The older model is bad bladder good
the better
than the other one. better

That was This year, they arrived Both she and her sister looked lovely. But I think I prefer last the last the latter later , ultimately. year, she came to my birthday with her sister. time I saw her. than usual.
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Intermedio+

Regular superlatives Los superlativos regulares
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Welcoming visitors

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

I would like to What We On We're of the we would like a a new our size. one. so we need a large stand. presence at the did you have in ? fair.
size larger smallest pre-booked product confirm reflection stand trade mind launching company's
The sooner we reach an agreement, the We plan to What That sounds like an What's the O.K.! I'll go 10 per cent of our car rental
we can move on to more pleasant things. .
of discount will you give us for an order that size? ? proposition, but what about delivery? you can let me have them? ? with that.
What model would you suggest as an
Would you mind checking on that right
sort attractive away sooner equip fleet alternative along earliest
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Is there You It would be my only I like Yes, she's very .
I could have to go to
you from Japan, as a way of that . so much for my . I wouldn't mind her . I'll see what I can do. . After all, you've
thank you? and I. It's manga.
Takahashi's in
trouble natural Europe done don't anything latest Rumiko all saying popular wife bring pleasure work
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The company stand

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

Irregular superlatives Los superlativos irregulares
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Deferring payment

His Do you have any I'm Thanks for being so is a I just want the Mr Daniels. afraid solicitors criminal understanding clear best people exact harming idea should information touch parties comeuppance and accountant will be in they need any I can't give you an . Most and that he's finally got his for both . how long this will take to date. seem to think that Mr Daniels . . I want our phones back, without up? with you,
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Intermedio+

Similarity: 'like' and 'as' La similitud: "like" y "as"
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Staying in a hotel

To sleep nightmares too many cooks like a log means to sleep well. a wink dog tired
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A tour of the castle

These are the He looks They were This one has an Oh yes! You have the same in the nose! of the me, don't you think? ! days! Family.
statues old interesting like Royal small chin
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Reinforcing the comparative and the superlative El comparativo y el superlativo enfatizados
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A car trip

Buying your first car is A motorbike is far and Public transport is A moped is even A tractor is not A taxi is six exciting than buying your second. the most dangerous form of transport. better for the environment. than a car. as luxurious as a limousine. as expensive as a tram.
much away far more times slower nearly
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Intermedio+

Absolute superlative El superlativo absoluto
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Staying in a hotel

It's the chambermaid, with your Oh, do come I asked I'm tea! sorry, I'll get it away. ! , sir.
right for awfully in breakfast
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Intermedio+

Absolute superlative El superlativo absoluto
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Staying in a hotel

It's the chambermaid, with your Oh, do come I asked I'm tea! sorry, I'll get it away. ! , sir.
for breakfast in right awfully
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Intermedio+

The more . . . the more "The more . . . the more"
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Making a sale

The more you work, the more the better the later profit we make. the Moor the moor
The later
sooner
we sell, the sooner we leave. less quick percolator
The good
more
the reputation, the more business you do. worst better

The sooner we reach an agreement, the We plan to What That sounds like an What's the O.K.! I'll go 10 per cent of our car rental of discount will you give us for an order that size? ? proposition, but what about delivery? you can let me have them? ? with that. we can move on to more pleasant things. .
What model would you suggest as an
Would you mind checking on that right
alternative along sooner equip away sort earliest attractive fleet
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Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: A large turnover means high investment.
The larger the turnover, the higher the investment.
Wait for a long time, and the prices will get lower. A high level makes for difficult exercises. Bright sun can be a great danger for the skin.
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: A large turnover means high investment.
The larger the turnover, the higher the investment.
When it is humid, the likelihood of a storm is great. High prices lead to small demand. Loud music has a high chance of disturbing the neighbours.
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Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: A large investment can be hard to manage.
The larger the investment, the harder it is to manage.
It is hard to concentrate after working for a long time. Small print can be hard to read. In a big company there is less contact between employees.
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Intermedio+

A use of the comparative El comparativo: dos elementos opuestos
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Making a sale
Casillas de palabras [2 ejercicios] 1

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: two old people three expensive watches two modern answering machines three tall skyscrapers two common problems two tasty desserts two fat ladies
the older of the two
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: two old people two promising pieces of news three recent breakthroughs two cheap trips abroad three sharp knives three good-looking men two bad debts
the older of the two
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Have you thought about a hands-free Yes, but is it the same Oh yes! If anything, They have to be If you buy 200, we'll by them for as the better. , don't they? 20 pounds each. ? model?
fit specialists fitted older only model slightly quality
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Intermedio+

When 'that' may be left out El relativo "that" sobreentendido
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Organising a stay

Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I bought a book. It cost thirty pounds. She sent a letter. It was three pages long. They give a guarantee. It lasts a year. I've forgotten the name. It begins with 'b'.
The book I bought cost thirty pounds.
Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I bought a book. It cost thirty pounds. He came up with a contract. It was very advantageous. She faxed me a reminder. It was brief. They suggested a solicitor. She arrived late.
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Escriba de otra manera las siguientes frases como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I bought a book. It cost thirty pounds. He's doing some calculations. They're very complicated. They've got some compensation in mind. It's very little. She's got a new assistant. He's very lackadaisical.
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'We can go together', he proposed. It's hard to find accommodation, they tell me. 'The prime minister is eagerly awaiting your report', she informed me.
I assume that you're coming.
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'The postman comes at eight thirty', she reminded him. 'They should come over for some coffee', she proposed. 'You should take a day off', he insisted.
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Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'They got rave reviews', he told me. 'You're going to the launderette', she assumed. 'Monday's a bank holiday', I reminded him.
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Intermedio+

Direct and indirect questions Las interrogativas directas e indirectas
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On the motorway

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

Verbs + infinitive clause Verbos + oracin de infinitivo
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On the motorway

I He Are you We We won't be They don't that the car has become essential. that the car has broken down. about the repair bill? public transport, especially trams. from that garage again. to go to the beach in their convertible.
want thinking believe hearing thinks prefer
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A car trip

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He changed his mind. (to cause) She went out. (to forbid) He protected her. (to want) They moved. (to force)
She caused him to change his mind.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He changed his mind. (to cause) He left with her. (to expect) We removed the wrapping. (to get) You went out. (to force)
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He changed his mind. (to cause) I came down. (to compel) They went for a swim. (would like) He fell down. (to intend)
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: They arrived on time. (I expected) He'll report back after his visit. (we'll get) They'll redesign our executive model. (we want) He's a reliable accountant. (we believe)
I expected them to arrive on time.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: They arrived on time. (I expected) You'll cancel your other appointments. (we expect) She'll come up with a top-of-the-range product. (they're expecting) We waited for a rise in the sales figures. (they advised)
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He apologized for the difficulties. (she asked) We withheld the payment. (we decided) I explained the inconvenience to her. (he asked) The bills remain unpaid (we expect)
She asked him to apologize for the difficulties.
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Handling an invoice

to you don't payment, do you intend withhold ?
2
but yes, settle do you to when intend ?
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Intermedio+

Infinitive clause La oracin de infinitivo
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Deferring payment

Their solicitors advise us to as as if like pay now.
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Comparing products

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: They arrived on time. (I expected) She placed an order. (we advised) She'll reschedule the meeting. (they're waiting) He had a look at the mobile phone market. (you asked)
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: They arrived on time. (I expected) You'll cancel your other appointments. (we expect) She'll come up with a top-of-the-range product. (they're expecting) We waited for a rise in the sales figures. (they advised)

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. What area of the market is this stand representing, I (to wonder)? I think I'll wait here (to find out) if it corresponds to our company interests. They are clearly (to benefit) from having a definite niche in the market. However, I have been advised (to not wait) as it (to seem) that there is a lot of activity at their stand. They are well-known for (to have) state-of-the-art products. I (to come back) later to have a good look at their product range.
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Intermedio+

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

If they had paid, we won't have gone would have gone will have gone bankrupt. wouldn't have gone
If you pay
you haven't paid
by the end of the month, we'll forget the lawsuit. you had paid you may pay you paid
If you pay today, we forgot will forget will have forgotten
will be forgotten
would forget
the court appearance. would have forgotten
If you didn't keep better records, you bankruptcy. will have will would have been having would have would
to declare
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Organising a stay

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Even though it's sunny, I don't want to go out.
Even though it was sunny, I didn't want to go out.
Even though I don't want to, I must go to work. If her temperature's low, she'll be all right. Even though he smokes, he's in good health.
Even though I have food poisoning, I'm not that ill. If she drinks some hot chocolate, she'll feel better. Even though we're moving out, we still like the area.
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If you give him a ring, he'll try and help you. Even though it's the top-of-the-range model, it's not very reliable. If they were at the launch, they'd telephone.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I knew his name, I'd contact him. If we approached them, they might help us. If they watched a product demonstration, they'd understand. Even if they explained it in detail, I'd never understand.
If I'd known his name, I'd have contacted him.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I knew his name, I'd contact him. If the director spoke highly of him, he'd be pleased. Even though he's rescheduled everything, it's still impossible. If they tighten up security, there won't be any more burglaries.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I knew his name, I'd contact him. Even though he's the chairman and chief executive, he's totally useless. If you went to London, you could visit the site. If I was a small businessman, I'd be thankful for such an increase.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If you install a satellite dish, we'll have lots of channels.
If you installed a satellite dish, we'd have lots of channels.
If we went bankrupt, it would result in job losses. Even though she owes me 500, I can't sue her. If the terms of payment change, I'll contact my solicitor.
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Even though I expected this, it's still a surprise. If it's just teething troubles, we'll forget it. If you think my overdraft's bad, you should see theirs!
If we send an ultimatum, they'd pay up straight away. If an engineer looks at the problem, it'll be working again tomorrow. Even though it's out of the question, I want to ask.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If she finds it, I'll contact you. If you settle for less, we'll deal with the details. Even though it hasn't been confirmed, I'm very keen. If I was in your place, I'd give Mr Renton a ring.
If she found it, I'd contact you.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If she finds it, I'll contact you. If you fax me the results, I'll get back to you. Even though the tube's in a terrible state, it's still faster than driving. If they want entertainment, we'll organise a sightseeing tour.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If she finds it, I'll contact you. Even though she's got over it, she's still ill. If I went to the launderette, I'd have some clean clothes. If he borrows the laptop computer, he won't lose so much time.
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Handling an invoice

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

So that "So that"
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Welcoming visitors

Choose a hotel close enough because like so that wishfully I may gain some time. in the hope that
Reserve me a ticket for the opera so that I cannot must is have do can
see the new Puccini.
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Organising a stay

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'll reserve accommodation by phone. I'll go straight to my hotel.
I'll reserve accommodation by phone so that I can go straight to my hotel.
I'll collect some money. We'll buy her a present. She'll come over to your place. You can discuss her suggestions. I'll organise a guided tour. They'll see London.
I'll reserve a table. We'll eat at nine o'clock. She's getting a laptop computer. She'll be able to work on the train. I'll arrange for some entertainment. We'll really amaze them.
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We'll take the tube. We'll avoid the congestion. I'll tie up the loose ends. We'll start something else. I'll get the train timetable. You'll leave at the right time.
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Dependent clauses with 'that' Las subordinadas con "that"
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Organising a stay

Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'We can go together', he proposed. It's hard to find accommodation, they tell me. 'The prime minister is eagerly awaiting your report', she informed me.
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'The postman comes at eight thirty', she reminded him. 'They should come over for some coffee', she proposed. 'You should take a day off', he insisted.
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Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: You're coming, I assume. 'They got rave reviews', he told me. 'You're going to the launderette', she assumed. 'Monday's a bank holiday', I reminded him.
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Welcoming visitors

Aada "that" cuando sea posible. I think this visit is going to be a great opportunity to learn from other people. I insist you all make a determined effort. I've explained this company is a very important client of ours. They're even saying a merger is possible. Let's just hope we make a good impression on the executives. I believe we will all benefit from this visit. I hope you will all be on your best behaviour!
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The impersonal structure La forma impersonal
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: he (to lose) she (to help) they (to pay) we (to prevent from) it (to open) I (to protect) you (to use)
he was lost
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A tour of the town

The cathedral was built has built has been built in 1603. is being built were built will be built
' You
have lovely castles', said the Scot to the Dane. Them Us
' Us
You
have lovely golf courses in Scotland', said the German to his Spanish friend. We They
4
Somebody People
think it always rains in Britain. Why do you
5
People Someone's Everybody
calling you, Sylvia. Look! Absolutely no one Why are you

Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: My neighbour helped me. Someone told me to be quiet. My architect designed the house. This lady found the key.
I was helped by my neighbour.
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Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone asked me to the cinema. Someone cleaned the camp bed. Someone bought the shop. Someone confirmed the date.
I was asked to the cinema.
Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone asked me to the cinema. Someone identified them. Someone robbed him. Someone received the flowers.
Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone asked me to the cinema. Someone noticed him. Something ruined the garden. Someone redecorated it.
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The luggage search

driving are despite the fast, still people too fog
2
my isn't this suitcase because have must someone mine.
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Ponga en segunda persona del singular el siguiente texto. They say that the castle's first stone was laid in 1224. One never knows exactly, does one, when something happened so long ago? In Britain, one can see lots of stately homes, mansions and castles. They have a royal family in the United Kingdom. One can tell as soon as one sets foot in Britain, as the Queen's head is on all the notes, coins and stamps.
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Nouns and adjectives of nationality Nombres y adjetivos de nacionalidad
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On the train

Ponga en el orden adecuado los siguientes grupos de palabras. Ejemplo: cushion (cotton/circular) francs (French/four) whisky (Scottish/expensive) date (wrong/delivery) baby (beautiful/new) insurance (travel/cheap) library (modern/local)
circular cotton cushion
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Customs checks

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I live in France. I live in Australia. I live in the United States. I live in Japan.
I'm French.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I live in France. I live in England. I live in the Czech Republic. I live in Russia.
I'm French.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I live in France. I live in India. I live in Germany. I live in Greece.
I'm French.
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Construction of compound nouns Formacin de las palabras compuestas
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At the station

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: boots for skiing cake made at home room for guests window at the rear foam for shaving court for playing squash wheel for steering
ski boots
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: boots for skiing office for buying tickets seat beside the window store with several departments board indicating departures desk for information space for parking
ski boots
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a room with twin beds a girl who is confident in herself a ticket for first class a woman with a bad temper a boy with long legs a pool in the open air a business owned by a family
a twin-bedded room
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a room with twin beds a chase at high speed a person from the middle class a section with no smoking a machine for making yoghurts a situation which breaks hearts jam made at home
a twin-bedded room
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: cake made at home boots for skiing room for dining balloon heated with air bed you can fold net for fishing book for addresses
home-made cake
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: cake made at home office for tourist information seat beside the aisle crossing for pedestrians court for playing tennis pass for boarding ticket for parking
home-made cake
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A car trip

Motorways Punctures make long journeys shorter. Country roads Kilometres Road maps
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Use of compound nouns Empleo de las palabras compuestas
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ski boots
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: boots for skiing office for buying tickets seat beside the window store with several departments board indicating departures desk for information space for parking
ski boots
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: cake made at home boots for skiing room for dining balloon heated with air bed you can fold net for fishing book for addresses
home-made cake
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: cake made at home office for tourist information seat beside the aisle crossing for pedestrians court for playing tennis pass for boarding ticket for parking
home-made cake
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On the motorway

Tattoos Identity cards are like a car's 'passport'. Number plates Driving licences Steering wheels Rear windows
A backstreet
lay-by
is a four-lane road. multistorey car park dead end parking space
dual carriageway
3
Empty roads Radar traps
stop people from speeding. Wheel clamps Service stations
Fast cars
4
Seat belts Vitamin B pills Carrots
help you drive at night. Air bags Windscreen wipers
Headlights
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Singular nouns in '-s' "News" y "means" (incontables)
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Trouble with orders

This is a piece very bad an item news. a very bad
2
Postmen Everything
, unfortunately, travels faster than light! Income tax Bad news Traffic jams
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Uncountable nouns which may take 'a' Los sustantivos incontables: excepciones
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Comparing products

I went round the trade fair in the on at them a hurry.
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Invariable cardinal numbers Nmeros cardinales invariables
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Negotiating

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a hundred people (several) a dozen meetings (two) a thousand members (five) a million pounds sterling (three) a thousand orders (several) a hundred requests (four) a dozen vehicles (a few)
several hundred people
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a hundred people (several) a hundred offices (a few) a dozen managers (several) a hundred individuals (nine) a thousand free samples (ten) a dozen affairs (two) a hundred calculators (five)
several hundred people
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Little - A little - Much "Little" - "A little" - "Much"
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The company stand

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

Do you really We But We've given this a It's a people to they'll pay for a high all over the deal of we're prepared to take. 10% more? product. are having to . their belts.
pay risk thought country companies expect think great quality tighten
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Organising a stay

little I'm now a running anyway, late
2
a little for appointment's my I'm but 3.15, early
3
so orders many little we've fallen taken we've a behind.
4
we a were to defer hoping payment little for longer
5
a even for can little I arrange sightseeing you.
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Few - A few - Many "Few" - "A few" - "Many"
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Trouble with orders

get a to few you years recognise after nationalities.
2
a we're stay to only planning few nights.
3
few you at flea can a find the gifts market.
4
have how many I'll have see we to in stock
5
we the many that until won't have fifteenth.
6
you next within the receive them should few days
7
few sort days give a me this I'll and out
8
few there at the a are usually hiccups beginning.
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9
clients few us our let so have has cash flow a down, changed
10
left are tickets think the Sibelius there few a for I concert.
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Different meanings of 'all' Los significados de "all"
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Organising a stay

you your all have in Ireland lived life?
2
will explain launch all the The official press new features
3
equip we vehicles want by our to all Easter.
4
to all weather meant bad has delays the deliveries
5
will doubt to breakfast your I cater all and bed a needs
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Different meanings of 'all' Los significados de "all"
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Organising a stay

your Ireland all have in you lived life?
2
The the official launch new explain all will press features
3
our equip to by vehicles want we all Easter.
4
has all delays weather bad meant to the deliveries
5
all I doubt to your bed a will breakfast and cater needs
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Use and omission of 'the' El uso y omisin de "the"
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Customs checks

I've just come back from Greek isles the Greece . the Greek isles
You can find exotic fish in the south pacific south pacific
South Pacific
. the South Pacific
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Staying in a hotel

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I don't like (lifts). She doesn't like (lifts in her building). He's buying (bars of chocolate). They're eating (chocolate they bought duty-free).
I don't like lifts.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I don't like (lifts). She doesn't enjoy (train journeys). We didn't enjoy (train journey this time). (crash) was due to (runway).
I don't like lifts.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I don't like (lifts). (explosion) was caused by (ground crew). (flight attendant) confirmed (problem). He got rid of (body).
I don't like lifts.
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Definite article with geographical names El artculo determinado y los nombres geogrficos
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Customs checks

I've just come back from Greek isles the Greek isles . the Greece
You can find exotic fish in south pacific the south pacific
the South Pacific
. South Pacific
Our hotel in London overlooked the Regent's Park Regent's park
regents' park
. the regent's park
Regent's Park
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Welcoming visitors

We might I was really I'm sure the They were in by them. , there weren't many problems. to get you a for something a bit ? They say Cats is Shakespeare last year. The . is doing something. were completely bowled for Tosca. highbrow. What about a
surprisingly Royal Japan over looking language Japanese manage Company wonderful ticket less musical
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Customs checks

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'm Irish. I'm Italian. I'm Turkish. I'm Algerian.
I live in Ireland.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'm Irish. I'm Norwegian. I'm Welsh. I'm Chinese.
I live in Ireland.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'm Irish. I'm a Scot. I'm Portuguese. I'm a Mexican.
I live in Ireland.
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The possessive: a plural use El genitivo sajn: empleo del plural
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At the airport

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

Ponga en plural las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: The child's bedroom is upstairs. The dog's basket is outside. The baker's shop is closed. The passenger was carrying his luggage.
The children's bedrooms are upstairs.
Ponga en plural las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: The child's bedroom is upstairs. The shop assistant's tea is ready. The businessman was reading his magazine. The airline's plane is old.
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Ponga en plural las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: The child's bedroom is upstairs. My neighbour was eating his chocolate. The flight attendant's seat belt was undone. The air hostess was packing her suitcase.
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Customs checks

I recognize people's can even nationalities !
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At the airport

Ponga en plural el siguiente texto. The woman got on the plane with her husband. Her hat blew off in the wind. The child had a window seat, so he was happy. The man, however, was struggling with his heavy suitcase. He noticed that his wife had lost her hand luggage and he laughed. She didn't think her husband could be so cruel.
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Some other uses of the possessive El genitivo sajn: otros usos
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Business calls

Next month's months' trade fair is essential for export sales. months of month month
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'One' replacing a noun "One" en lugar del sustantivo
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Customs checks

Yes, I'm talking Where do you come You haven't filled I didn't get . you. ? the customs form.
in one to from
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Reflexive pronouns Los pronombres reflexivos
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Customs checks

The couple She He kept I You were able to get their way through the airport in time for their flight to Chicago. his way through the policemen. her way around Canada. out of sight of the customs officers. my way while trying to escape. over the border in a stolen car.
Her accomplice was caught because he couldn't
lost yourself elbow made knows himself
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Interrogative words Los interrogativos
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On the plane

How far How near is Milan from Edinburgh? How do you do How often How soon How
2
How is it possible How come
do you travel first class? How soon How late How often
How far
3
How many
do you think we will be landing? How much How near How soon How far
How long
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Making a sale

ten per cent off the list price? model did you have in mind? units did you have in mind? can I reach you? can you get back to me? of discount will you give us? is your fleet? how quickly how about what sort how big how many what where
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Business calls

Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: Gareth is not very tall. That country is not very far. We had a long trip. He doesn't come home very often.
How tall is he?
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: He is not very tall. I don't go to Glasgow very often. The mountain is not very high. The girl is not very tall.
How tall is he?
How tall is he?
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Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: I've been here for 8 years. I've been here for 12 months. She'll work here for 9 months. We've lived here for 21 years.
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: I've been here for 8 years. She lived in Paris for a year. I continued my studies for 2 years. I lived in Scotland for 12 years.
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: I've been here for 8 years. We lived here for 12 years. She slept for 8 hours. He watched TV for 4 hours.
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Customs checks

on parking spaces there are any never why left Saturday?
2
check-in another why open don't they desk?
3
why last to always the is my suitcase arrive?
4
where can I park the car ?
5
shops duty-free the where are ?
6
from do where come you ?
7
I write what have do to ?
8
aren't why the searching you others?
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9
time served is what breakfast ?
10
stay how you long to are planning ?
11
of castle wasn't completed part the why this ?
12
belong castle to who does the ?
13
bulk of you discount are on giving what sort orders?
14
local from a what visit rep our about ?
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Comparing products

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. What area of the market is this stand representing, I (to wonder)? I think I'll wait here (to find out) if it corresponds to our company interests. They are clearly (to benefit) from having a definite niche in the market. However, I have been advised (to not wait) as it (to seem) that there is a lot of activity at their stand. They are well-known for (to have) state-of-the-art products. I (to come back) later to have a good look at their product range.
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Intermedio+

Which - What "Which" - "What"
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Making a sale

ten per cent off the list price? model did you have in mind? units did you have in mind? can I reach you? can you get back to me? of discount will you give us? is your fleet? how quickly how big how many how about where what what sort
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Possessive pronouns Los pronombres posesivos
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The luggage search

someone this because isn't must have suitcase my mine.
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Everybody - Nobody "Everybody" - "Nobody"
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Have you been on a trip around the world We She still Is France I've ?
seen the White House yet. We're going there later. met any of the Belgian royal family. the country of human rights? met a Spanish driver yet who hasn't had an accident. has told him yet, but we're taking him to Paris for his birthday.
haven't yet still nobody hasn't never
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How much - How many "How much" - "How many"
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Hotel reservations

much how you petrol do want ?
2
curiosity, your much rooms of Just are out single how ?
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How long "How long"
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Staying in a hotel

How We'll I'm not The room is are you planning to stay? be staying here a sure yet. after Tuesday. of nights.
couple reserved quite long probably
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Hotel reservations

How tall is he?
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: I've been here for 8 years. We lived here for 12 years. She slept for 8 hours. He watched TV for 4 hours.
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Negotiating

how to are stay planning long you ?
2
if could worst-case it we take How scenario long a imagine ?
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'How' + adjective or adverb "How" + adjetivo o adverbio
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On the plane

The policeman asked how late how long how soon how far how often we had been driving for. how now brown cow
2
How near How do you do
is Milan from Edinburgh? How often How How far
How soon
3
How soon How often How far
do you travel first class? How come How is it possible
How late
4
How much
do you think we will be landing? How long How far How near How soon
How many
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Making a sale

ten per cent off the list price? model did you have in mind? units did you have in mind? can I reach you? can you get back to me? of discount will you give us? is your fleet? how about how many how quickly where what how big what sort
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On the plane

How tall is he?
Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Ejemplo: He is not very tall. I don't go to Glasgow very often. The mountain is not very high. The girl is not very tall.
How tall is he?
How tall is he?
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Everybody - Somebody - Nobody "Everybody" - "Somebody" - "Nobody"
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hasn't never yet still nobody haven't
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A tour of the town

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? He needs a road map, doesn't he? He admires you, doesn't he? He drinks wine, doesn't he?
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? She protects herself, doesn't she? He enjoys himself, doesn't he? She asks herself questions, doesn't she?
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He likes beer, doesn't he? He gets lost a lot, doesn't he? He goes swimming often, doesn't he? He works out, doesn't he?
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Relative pronouns and adverbs Pronombres y adverbios relativos
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Making a sale

Christopher Columbus arrived in America, he had been sailing for 71 days. The reason I travel by plane is that it is faster. caused the collision had fallen asleep. is better for pleasure than business. car broke down wanted to go faster. there are no cars, planes or trains! The air traffic controller The businessman I want to go somewhere
Travelling by boat is a means of transport
why who where when whose which
ten per cent off the list price? model did you have in mind? units did you have in mind? can I reach you? can you get back to me? of discount will you give us? is your fleet? how many how big what what sort where how quickly how about
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Handling an invoice

this there ask burning why We'll them is smell
2
engineer reported sent you an the We when fault.
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Intermedio+

The indefinite possessive El genitivo sajn: expresin idiomtica
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Comparing products

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: my sister's colleague her boss's idea my book my mother's advice her experience the manager's priority the operators' decision
a colleague of my sister's
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: my sister's colleague Dave's sister their opinion our habit Bridget's idea his jumper Auralog's competitor
a colleague of my sister's
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Deferring payment

gone of has major ours just a customer bankrupt
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The company stand

Reconstruya el texto utilizando la frmula "of" + pronombre posesivo. Coming to the trade show, to present ourselves as a leading service provider, was one of my ideas. Indeed, our objective has always been to assure our market position. One of the sales department's key aspirations is defining marketing strategies. Moreover, initiating useful contacts is one of the marketing director's ambitions. Another one of our aims is to offer clients pertinent business prospects.
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Placing the adjective La posicin del adjetivo
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These are the He looks They were This one has an Oh yes! You have the same in the nose! of the me, don't you think? ! days! Family.
Royal like small interesting statues chin old
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'To get' + adjective "To get" + adjetivo
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At the airport

get the note could if don't lost you We car park's number.
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Use of the past participle as an adjective El participio pasado: adjetivo
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Staying in a hotel

Escriba el participio de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to be to build to drink to see to teach to forget to bring
been
Escriba el participio de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to be to feel to fall to fight to keep to choose to find
been
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Put the headlights Are those We'll have to head We'll have to take three dipped on off back days ! headlights? tomorrow morning. next time!
You the
just .
a new car. , you are tempted to try a weekend
Although you know you are going to have to drive You get the engine go! started bought by let's fasten have sea slowly ...
your seat belts everyone, please.
How We'll I'm not The room is
are you planning to stay? be staying here a sure yet. after Tuesday. of nights.
probably long reserved couple quite
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On the train

is this already seat taken
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Adjectives ending in -ing Los adjetivos terminados en -ing
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On the train

with such always luggage you travel do bulging ?
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Order of adjectives El orden de los adjetivos
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On the train

Ponga en el orden adecuado los siguientes grupos de palabras. Ejemplo: cushion (cotton/circular) monument (ancient/stone) shoe (red/ruined) day (marvellous/sunny) departure (late/annoying) monastery (lovely/old) takeoff (problem-free/smooth)
Ponga en el orden adecuado los siguientes grupos de palabras. Ejemplo: cushion (cotton/circular) francs (French/four) whisky (Scottish/expensive) date (wrong/delivery) baby (beautiful/new) insurance (travel/cheap) library (modern/local)
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Compound adjectives Los adjetivos compuestos
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At the station

ski boots
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a room with twin beds a girl who is confident in herself a ticket for first class a woman with a bad temper a boy with long legs a pool in the open air a business owned by a family
a twin-bedded room
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: a room with twin beds a chase at high speed a person from the middle class a section with no smoking a machine for making yoghurts a situation which breaks hearts jam made at home
a twin-bedded room
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The verb 'to have (got)' El verbo "to have (got)"
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The gardens are surrounded Yes, we I wish I noticed that! a garden like that! ! a high wall.
The drawbridge is falling have apart by had
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Verbs: reactions and preferences Los verbos: reacciones y preferencias
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A car trip

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: to enjoy (to do) to prefer (to leave) to mind (to miss) to like (to help) to hate (to travel) to object to (to spend) cannot bear (to take a day off)
to enjoy doing
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: to enjoy (to do) can't stand (to pay) to miss (to design) to love (to drive) to hate (to follow) to resent (to turn back) to dislike (to lead)
to enjoy doing
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I enjoy He cannot bear We prefer They prefer You said you hate She hates and it but she's lost. to the beach in my convertible. the Grand Prix because it's boring. very early tomorrow morning and avoid the traffic jams. the environment to parking tickets, but you always park illegally. public transport.
to leave to watch to admit taking driving getting polluting going
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Handling an invoice

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He changed his mind. (to cause) I came down. (to compel) They went for a swim. (would like) He fell down. (to intend)
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: We'd rather he came. They'd rather we sent a free sample. I'd rather you tried to understand. We'd rather she shed some light on it.
We'd prefer him to come.
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Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: We'd rather he came. You'd rather output was increased immediately. She'd rather we postponed that ultimatum. I'd rather you sent it by mail than by fax.
Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: We'd rather he came. They'd rather I contacted Mr Davis in writing. She'd rather you reviewed the outstanding payments. I'd rather they kept back some of the settlement.
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Agreeing to meet

your prefer music to listening I programmes
2
suitcase, you opening mind your would madam?
3
mind would you address your repeating again?
4
mind slowly speaking more you would ?
5
more to you send like me details would ?
6
fair's the close prefer we to as to centre be as possible
7
would speak to our to you engineer like ?
8
go the The Lake to District is if like ideal you place hiking.
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Verbs expressing a wish to act Verbos que expresan la voluntad de actuar
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Handling an invoice

My friend Sally used to be interested in One windy day, she proposed I agreed I intended In the high wind, I tried with her, and we set off. her with my kite-flying abilities. to the kite. , but in vain. kites. onto the nearby common.
Suddenly, the strings flew upwards. Sally tried to hold on not to laugh to go flying to impress going up
Steven Gonzalez intended He intended He tried In the final, he He found a doctor who agreed Many commentators - and doctors - were
the gold medal for the sprint. all his rivals hands down. them in the heats, but only came second. him some stimulants. first, 30 metres ahead of the second-placed man! the result.
came interested in beating to outpace to win to give
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Deferring payment

Ponga en gerundio el siguiente texto siempre que sea posible. Mr Jones agreed to work late to sort out the invoices. He intended to stay until around 8 o'clock in the evening. This year he had tried to get his invoices done on time. It looked like he would have to consent to see the bank manager again. The bank manager agreed to meet Mr Jones the next day to sort out his financial problems.
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Verbs introducing a second action Los verbos: invitacin a la accin
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Handling an invoice

The contract warned them to pay pay have paid on time. was paid

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He apologized for the difficulties. (she asked) I changed profession. (this led) I spoke on the subject. (they've invited) We're suing them. (we've decided)
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He apologized for the difficulties. (she asked) We waited till 9 o'clock. (he ordered) We refused all such offers. (they warned) I installed a new program on my computer. (she told)
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you to advise I from withhold payment not us.
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Verbs expressing stages of an action Los verbos: principio y fin de una accin
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Negotiating

Please continue taken talked talked and ignore what my colleague says. talk talking token

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's spoken. (stop) They operated under a new name. (go on) They haven't settled the outstanding payments. (finish) He suggests different things. (keep on)
He's stopped speaking.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's spoken. (stop) He placed orders. (carry on) I visited the place. (finish) She beat around the bush. (go on)
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He's spoken. (stop) He goes along with what she says. (keep on) They smoked. (quit) She made her phone call. (finish)
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Transitive and intransitive verbs Verbos transitivos e intransitivos
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Making a sale

Would you It's . your name. ? you mind saying that catch give would Johnson again name I'm sorry, I didn't quite me your and address?
We cent with So we're We can Looking
about 2000 . at two you a good your .
and we plan to , are we? on two hundred. , the GSM 41P looked quite
roughly 10 per
That model's no longer
fit available price vehicles operate catalogue attractive through give car phones looking hundred
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Anaphoric 'to' "To" anafrico
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Hotel reservations

Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to go to a restaurant? Does he have to take the key? Does she want to book a hotel? Do they need to leave?
Yes, I want to.
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to go to a restaurant? Do you have to work tonight? Do they want to reserve a room? Would you like to go for a swim?
Yes, I want to.
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you want to go to a restaurant? Does he want to have a look? Do we have to move? Would you like to have a look?
Yes, I want to.
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Phrasal verb particles El significado de las partculas pospuestas
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After-sales service

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: to return to reduce to enter to speak more loudly to delay to employ to write
to come back
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: to return to remove to publish to connect to an extension to extinguish to finish food to establish
to come back
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Trouble with orders

As the train pulled When it had stopped, I got At the press conference, I noted He went Then he went the point again. with his speech. , I waved. . what the spokesman said. .
I couldn't hear very well, so I asked him to speak
off over on down away up
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The future El "future"
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On the plane

I wonder how high flies and plane the fly will plane plane will fly . planes fly the plane will fly
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Agreeing to meet

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). They (to manage) while you (to be away). I (to sort out) the office when he (to come) As soon as you (to set up) the export department, I (to write) to her.
She'll be out when he leaves.
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). When she (to call), I (to put through) her. As soon as we (to go bankrupt), I (to set up) a new company. We (to fax) you as soon as anything like that (to happen).
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). When we (to launch) the special offer, our sales (to increase). As soon as it (to suit) her, she (to raise) the price. Before we (to meet), we (to make a note) of our next appointments.
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A tour of the town

won't everything to see time we have !
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Construction of the preterite El "preterite": formacin
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: How long have you been here? (I / 1963) How long have you known him? (we / 1978) When did you meet her? (I / six months) How long have you been living together? (eighteen months)
I've been here since 1963.
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Agreeing to meet

trade last met I month's Manager Sales at your fair.
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Staying in a hotel

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. We have only been at the resort for two days, but I already (to know) that there (to be) lots of activities on offer for hotel guests. Yesterday, I (to swim) in the heated swimming pool and (to meet) my friend Rachel. Later that day, we (to go down) to the hotel lobby, and I (to teach) Rachel how to play bridge. Tonight, we (to eat) together in the hotel's self-service restaurant.
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Use of the preterite El "preterite": uso
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Agreeing to meet

I drank had drunk too much tea last night. drink have drunk drinks drunk
All the staff is going go
has been going
went
to the trade fair last month. has gone
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On the motorway

He's She driving since this morning. driving for five hours before she stopped. . almost forty years. 1996. you buy your moped?
I started using public transport four years Trams haven't been used I've had a motorbike How long ago
for since ago did been was
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The preterite continuous El "preterite continuous"
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On the motorway

did ago was since been for
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Customs checks

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He says he'll come tonight. She tells me she'll do the washing. We promise we're joking. I know he's going out.
He said he'd come tonight.
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Construction of the present perfect El "present perfect": formacin
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The company stand

How many clients had you seen have you seen today? were you seeing
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You the You get the engine go! let's started have bought by sea slowly fasten just . ... a new car. , you are tempted to try a weekend
Although you know you are going to have to drive
They
looking for that thief for five years. ten hours. . 1985.
She has been hiding in the warehouse We committed an armed robbery six months He has been investigating her and her accomplice How long I you handcuffed for?
that money into Chicago seven years ago.
have been smuggled since were ago for
The gardens are surrounded Yes, we I wish I noticed that! a garden like that! !
a high wall.
The drawbridge is falling apart have had by
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Use of the present perfect El "present perfect": uso
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Agreeing to meet

Good morning, Export Can I I'm He should be I'm I can't . What can I do for you? to Mr Thompson, please? sorry, but you've just after lunch. that. I have an him. I get him to ring you? this afternoon.
missed speak afraid Department appointment manage back shall terribly
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Customs checks

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: How long have you been here? (I / 1963) How long have you worked here? (we / three weeks) When did you start working here? (I / four months) How long did you live there? (we / five years)
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The negative imperative El imperativo negativo
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The luggage search

forget to don't confirm return your flights
2
next so much Do not carry time
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Will - To be going to "Will" - "To be going to"
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Deferring payment

I wonder how high plane will fly flies and plane the plane will fly . the fly will plane planes fly
If I leave my number, will shall must
going to
he call back today? would have
If you pay today, we will forget will be forgotten would have forgotten
will have forgotten
the court appearance. would forget forgot
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Trouble with orders

The Bible says, not kill. be able to avoid the law. appeal to a higher court? all be very cooperative, I'm sure. be relieved when it's over. always be difficult to deal with? you shall I shall will he you won't shall I they will
I'll make a I see, so when I can't say I wish you'd
of they be here? I says they went out us about this
and with the carrier. . .
you back.
shipping check yesterday told will before until calls couple ring
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Would like: expressing a desire "Would like": expresin del deseo
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Business calls

My name is Johnson. I'm calling Yes! What I'm That'll be Can I It's Johnson. Could you that for me, please? J - O - H - N - S - O - N. afraid offer about spell take fine pounds price would you like to know? list in yen, please. sterling. all our prices are in . your name and address? I'd like your catalogue and your special .
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Irregular verbs Verbos irregulares
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Escriba el pretrito indefinido de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to choose to know to come to do to get to be to speak
chose
Escriba el pretrito indefinido de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to choose to drive to forget to see to leave to understand to go
chose
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Escriba el participio de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to be to build to drink to see to teach to forget to bring
been
Escriba el participio de los siguientes verbos. Ejemplo: to be to feel to fall to fight to keep to choose to find
been

We have been driving were driven were being driven for six hours now. have been driven drove has been driven
He sit
have been sitting
sitting
in the traffic jam for an hour. have been sat has been sitting
3
Did Doesn't
is the preterite of do. Don't Has done Done
Does
I drinks
drink
too much tea last night. have drunk drank had drunk
drunk
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They live leave
left
leaving
to stay in another hotel. autumn leaves lived
6
Gave Give Gives
is the past participle of give. Have given Given
All the staff go went
has been going
has gone
to the trade fair last month. is going
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A car trip

You the You get the engine go! by fasten started slowly have bought let's sea just . ... a new car. , you are tempted to try a weekend
Although you know you are going to have to drive
Let's take the But I don't want to But I It's
route. ! You know it will take much the seeing the like that! We ! agree! ! day on the roads!
country longer darling whole never spend scenic prefer always
He's She
driving since this morning. driving for five hours before she stopped. . almost forty years. 1996. you buy your moped?
since for was did ago been
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You haven't I'll have to You haven't It wasn't You didn't look
you a fine. the supplement. anywhere! .
your ticket!
stamped mentioned date properly paid charge
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Staying in a hotel

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. We have only been at the resort for two days, but I already (to know) that there (to be) lots of activities on offer for hotel guests. Yesterday, I (to swim) in the heated swimming pool and (to meet) my friend Rachel. Later that day, we (to go down) to the hotel lobby, and I (to teach) Rachel how to play bridge. Tonight, we (to eat) together in the hotel's self-service restaurant.
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Verbs without a continuous form Verbos sin forma progresiva
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After-sales service

thinks hearing want thinking prefer believe
I can't Are you We won't She They
I'm hearing this! about going to Barcelona for your holiday? any more of Europe. We're going home. that Washington D.C. is the most political city in America. the French drivers, he won't feel scared of British drivers any more. that the Place de la Concorde is as impressive as the Plaza de Espaa.
believe having seen thinking feel thinks be seeing
I'll
it
on the the fifteenth. by from you. .
. in stock.
we had two hundred and We won't have many I'm sure I can get an I'll wait till I
tomorrow until yesterday look answer thirty computer hear up
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It The kitchen I It This meal You
the dinner was burning. a bomb site. a fool. you need some cooking lessons. awful. you should sit down for a while.
smelt as if sounds as though looks like look as if tastes feel like
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd like to go to Rome. I'd like to learn to drive. He'd like to move house. We'd like to take a day off.
I wish I could go to Rome.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd like to go to Rome. She'd like to finish her meal. He'd like to advise her not to go. They'd like to live there.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd have liked to go to London last year. She'd have liked to see the golf course on holiday. The chambermaid would have liked them to check out of the hotel earlier. They'd have liked to phone their friend last night.
I wish I'd gone to London last year.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd have liked to go to London last year. He'd have liked to join the health spa. They'd have liked to defend themselves. You'd have liked to travel more.
I wish I'd gone to London last year.
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Agreeing to meet

do you my luggage to see want ?
2
we see everything have time won't to !
3
leave your and he gets it see I'll message personally.
4
hear didn't because I bad of said you what the line.
5
you it I'll see as get soon as possible
6
she until can't see you after the launch
7
many see in how we have I'll have to stock
8
I'll see it that is a to drafted cheque immediately.
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Verbs without continuous forms: exceptions Verbos no progresivos: excepciones
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A tour of the town

hearing thinking thinks prefer believe want
I can't Are you We won't She They
I'm hearing this! about going to Barcelona for your holiday? any more of Europe. We're going home. that Washington D.C. is the most political city in America. the French drivers, he won't feel scared of British drivers any more. that the Place de la Concorde is as impressive as the Plaza de Espaa.
having seen thinking be seeing feel believe thinks
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Construction of the present perfect continuous Formacin del "present perfect continuous"
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On the motorway

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to run) he (to wash) they (to worry) we (to try) she (to speak) you (to wish) it (to happen)
I have been running
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to run) we (to hope) you (to live) they (to look) she (to enjoy) he (to buy) it (to ache)
I have been running
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A car trip

We were driven have been driven has been driven for six hours now. have been driving drove were being driven
He have been sat
have been sitting
in the traffic jam for an hour. has been sitting sitting sit
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On the motorway

was since been ago did for
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Hotel reservations

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here (1990). They (to have) driving licences (three years). We (to drive) (seven hours). She (to say) that (she left).
I have been working here since 1990.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here (1990). We (to live) together (1996). He (to wait) (3 o'clock). You (to avoid) me (two days).
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here (1990). She (to begin) working there (4 years). We (to worry) about that (weeks). They (to get started) on that document (9 months).
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: How long have you been here? (1963) When did you start importing mineral water? (We / two years) How long have you been arranging this? (we / six months) When did you start smuggling whisky? (I / twenty years)
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here for three months. She (to stay) there all summer. I (to wait) for you for three hours. You (to work) since you were twenty.
I've been working here for three months.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here for three months. She (to drink) coffee all day. He (to sleep like a log) for hours. We (to follow) my friend since this morning.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here for three months. He (to try) to phone you all day. I (to swim) for ninety minutes. We (to use) the same hotel since 1990.
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On the motorway

Ponga en "present perfect continuous" el siguiente texto. We were travelling on the motorway for hours. We were driving for miles! We were sitting in the same position all afternoon. I was feeling travelsick the whole day. We were queueing in a traffic jam for forty-five minutes. We were playing I-spy to pass the time. I was helping my father navigate.
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Use of the present perfect continuous Empleo del "present perfect continuous"
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Negotiating

We were being driven were driven has been driven for six hours now. have been driving drove have been driven
He sitting
has been sitting
in the traffic jam for an hour. have been sat have been sitting sit
We had been supplying
supplied
them for more than a year now. have been supplying were supplying
I has been tried
has tried
trying
to contact you all day. have been trying had been tried
has been trying
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Hotel reservations

was did for ago since been
They
looking for that thief for five years. ten hours. . 1985.
She has been hiding in the warehouse We committed an armed robbery six months He has been investigating her and her accomplice How long I you handcuffed for?
that money into Chicago seven years ago.
for since have been ago smuggled were
They've been living in the country We're tired because The hotel room was nice but
the past twenty years. been wanting to come home all week. she found out that she enjoys it. .
were since I've for we've ago
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here (1990). We (to live) together (1996). He (to wait) (3 o'clock). You (to avoid) me (two days).
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here for three months. She (to stay) there all summer. I (to wait) for you for three hours. You (to work) since you were twenty.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to work) here for three months. She (to drink) coffee all day. He (to sleep like a log) for hours. We (to follow) my friend since this morning.
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Past perfect El "past perfect"
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The luggage search

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to arrive) he (to be) she (to write) it (to close) we (to call) you (to learn) they (to open)
I had arrived
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to arrive) it (to rain) she (to risk) he (to hurry) you (to use) they (to take) we (to talk)
I had arrived
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After-sales service

I wish I have been confirming I had confirmed the delivery myself. I have confirmed I would have confirmed
I wish you has called
have been calling
had called
us first, before trying to repair it yourself. have called will call had been calling
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Trouble with orders

within hoped fit the them we to had fortnight.
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Customs checks

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. When the Smiths arrived at customs, a huge queue for the 'Nothing to Declare' gate (to form). By the time they finished filling out their customs forms and got to the front of the queue, all the other passengers (to go). In fact, many of the customs officers and check-in staff (to leave). By the time the Smiths finished loading up their car and left the port, night (to fall).
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Future with 'be' + infinitive El futuro con "be" + infinitivo
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On the train

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She's being recommended as a customs officer.
She's to be recommended as a customs officer.
The price will be confirmed tomorrow. That's being decided in the morning. The TV will be repaired before the weekend.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She's being recommended as a customs officer.
She's to be recommended as a customs officer.
The part's being delivered this week. It's being returned soon. The football pitch will be renewed next week.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Don't hit your brother. Don't change your clothes now. Don't cut in on him when he's talking. Don't say that, it's not nice.
You're not to hit your brother.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Don't hit your brother. Don't drink and drive. Don't mention him, I don't like him. Don't read that, it's not yours.
You're not to hit your brother.
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Intermedio+

Sequence of tenses La concordancia de los tiempos
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Customs checks

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He says he'll come tonight. He confirms he'll deliver it tomorrow. She says she'll be allowed to go. They promise they'll apply.
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He says he'll come tonight. I think I've confirmed my booking. She assures us she'll go skiing. He confirms that he'll see us next week.
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: He says he'll come tonight. She tells me she'll do the washing. We promise we're joking. I know he's going out.
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Construction of the present conditional Formacin del condicional simple
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At the station

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to agree) you (to ask) he (to use) she (to visit) we (to think) it (to get) they (to see)
I would agree
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to agree) they (to swim) he (to understand) she (to avoid) it (to rain) I (to export) you (to tell)
I would agree
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Catlogo personal\Cuaderno de gramtica\Nivel:intermedio+
Deferring payment

Might May you mind repeating that for me? Could Will Would
Even if I were richer, I were will shall wouldn't
waste my money.
If you didn't keep better records, you bankruptcy. will have will would have been having would have would
to declare
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Business calls

My name is Johnson. I'm calling Yes! What I'm That'll be Can I It's Johnson. Could you that for me, please? J - O - H - N - S - O - N. afraid spell take offer about would fine pounds price you like to know? list in yen, please. sterling. all our prices are in . your name and address? I'd like your catalogue and your special .
Would you It's . I'm sorry, I didn't quite
me your your name.
and address?
you mind saying that name catch again would Johnson give
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Negotiating

week wouldn't a it more take than install to the cables.
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On the train

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. If I were rich, I (to travel) in style across Europe on a luxury steam locomotive. I (to see) different cultures and climates from my first-class compartment, and I (to meet) lots of interesting people. It (to be) amazing to just sit and watch the world fly by while racing down the train track. My life (to be) just one beautiful continental city after another!
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Use of the present conditional Empleo del condicional simple
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Agreeing to meet

Could you mind repeating that for me? Might Will Would May
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Staying in a hotel

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I have time, I'll do lots of things. If I like her, I'll help her. If she sees him, she'll tell him. If I need her, I'll ask her.
If I had time, I'd do lots of things.
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I have time, I'll do lots of things. If I have a racket, I'll pack it. If I stay there, I'll phone you. If I have your key, I'll tell you.
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If I have time, I'll do lots of things. If I give you the money, you'll spend it all. If I pay the phone bill, will you give me back my phone? If I send it today, you'll receive it by Monday morning.
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The company stand

rather would a be compartment in you ?
2
of us you some give would sort discount ?
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Hotel reservations

Ponga en condicional simple el siguiente texto. I like to stay in expensive hotels with lavish leisure facilities. I go to ones by the beach so I can bathe in the sea everyday. I always have a double room with a view of the bay. I order room service everyday, and I sip tropical cocktails by the pool. I take holidays all the time.
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Intermedio+

Conditional perfect El condicional compuesto
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A tour of the town

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: he (to go) she (to prefer) it (to show) I (to park) you (to oversleep) he (to choose) they (to know)
he would have gone
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: he (to go) they (to be afraid) she (to deliver) it (to work) he (to call) you (to pack) I (to secure)
he would have gone
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to make) she (to notice) they (to pull) we (to go out) you (to want) he (to think) it (to work)
I'd have made
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I (to make) they (to use) he (to speak) it (to start) I (to stay) she (to admit) you (to drive)
I'd have made
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Deferring payment

I has liked would have liked like to visit last week but I couldn't manage it. won't like had liked
I wish I had known, I would have I have
phoned earlier. I would I had
If they had paid, we will have gone won't have gone
would have gone
bankrupt. wouldn't have gone
The creditors the material. won't forget would be forgetting would have forgotten will forget
the money you owed, if you had returned will be forgetting will have forgotten
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If you had listened to me, you (not to fail).
If you had listened to me, you wouldn't have failed.
If she had looked at the map, she (not to get lost). If you hadn't overslept, you (not to be late). If you hadn't phoned, I (to forget).
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If you'd listened to me, you (not to fail).
If you'd listened to me, you wouldn't have failed.
If we hadn't been there, he (not to get out). If you hadn't written, I (not to know) your address. If you hadn't left, I (to meet) you.
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: If you had listened to me, you (not to fail).
If you had listened to me, you wouldn't have failed.
If he had asked for the book, I (to give) him it. If you had arrived on time, we (not to be) late. If he had admitted it, she (to forgive) him.

Ponga en condicional compuesto el siguiente texto. I would like to take the bus into the medieval city today. We would be able to visit the sixteenth century cathedral ruins. Wouldn't it be nice to do some sightseeing? I would prefer to see the restored stained glass windows before lunch. We would have time to look around the gift shops and the flea market in the afternoon. It would be wonderful, wouldn't it?
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Intermedio+

Expressions with the present perfect Expresiones + "present perfect"
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Making a sale

This is the first time I was should be am were away on business. have been

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I met her yesterday. (today) It was the last time we invoiced that company. (it's the first time) The substitute didn't play in the last match. (in this match) The specialist mentioned it twice last week. (so far)
I've met her today.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I met her yesterday. (today) They supplied thirty double-decker buses last year. (this year) Their share price didn't go up last month. (this month) He installed satellite television last spring. (this summer)
I've met her today.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I met her yesterday. (today) She realized her mistake a while ago. (over the last few days) I saw that film when it came out. (this week) Restrictions were tightened up last year. (this year)
I've met her today.

Ponga en "present perfect" el siguiente texto. That was the first time I took an international order over the phone. However, I worked for other sales companies that produce similar lines. Therefore, I was in this kind of situation before. Everybody in the office tried really hard to help me fit in. They made me feel right at home in my current position. It was an amazing experience working for such a dynamic company. I learnt many useful lessons and concepts.
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The past subjunctive El "past subjunctive"
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Welcoming visitors

If I worm where you, I'd visit the Lake District. wasn't word were wear
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The past perfect subjunctive with 'if' El "past perfect subjunctive" despus de "if"
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Trouble with orders

If you had been told had told us sooner, we could have reacted. has told have told
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Organising a stay

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The simple conditional perfect with 'should' El condicional compuesto con "should"
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: (to buy) (you) I (to find out) they (to ring) we (not to make) you (to supply) we (to go on strike) he (to put through)
you should have bought
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: you (to buy) they (to dispatch) he (not to speak) he (to let down) we (to deal with) they (not to send back) I (to tell)
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After-sales service

You should say should have should have told shall have told us that we might experience some interference. should have said should have been told
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Agreeing to meet

Everyone It They They You learn a foreign language. to be a challenging, interesting experience. have found languages hard at school. followed a very interactive course. practised speaking more. concentrate exclusively on grammar.
Adults who are easily discouraged
can't have should have shouldn't ought should must
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Welcoming visitors

them should by received you have now.
2
over by got the should jet lag I have then.
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Trouble with orders

Ponga en condicional compuesto el siguiente texto. I should tell you about the complaints procedure. Firstly, you should listen to the customer's complaint. Above all, you should be sympathetic. You should therefore try to understand his or her problem. According to our company policy you should offer the customer a similar product or a refund. You should remember to keep smiling. The customer should leave with a good impression of the shop. You should keep these simple things in mind at all times.
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Intermedio+

I am told "I am told"
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Welcoming visitors

I am hearing have been hearing you like Japanese poetry. will hear herd hears hear
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picked up carrier told them the last I'm week
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Intermedio+

'Will' and 'shall' "Will" y "Shall"
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Agreeing to meet

If I leave my number, going to will would have must he call back today? shall
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Might May
we make it the 11th at two o'clock? May not Shall
If you pay today, we forgot would have forgotten will forget
will be forgotten
the court appearance. would forget will have forgotten
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Business calls

The Bible says, not kill. be able to avoid the law. appeal to a higher court? all be very cooperative, I'm sure. be relieved when it's over. always be difficult to deal with? you won't shall I will he I shall you shall they will
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Comparing products

all let the we do shall the product talking
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Agreeing to meet

Ponga en forma negativa el siguiente texto. I shall be at the conference room at 1 o'clock precisely. I will look forward to our business meeting. In my opinion, we shall have a lot to discuss. I will bring all my written documents concerning the new deal. In fact, I shall be there on time as I have a quiet schedule that day. It will be a good opportunity for us to get to know each other and to talk figures.
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Use of the passive Empleo de la voz pasiva
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On the plane

Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone irritated him. He opened the gate. Someone mislaid the magazine. The customs officer took away my passport.
He got irritated.
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Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: My neighbour helped me. The strange man followed her. My partner stole my mobile phone. The flight attendant secured the seat belt.
Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: My neighbour helped me. She welcomed me to the country. The safety belt protected me from danger. Alistair asked him some strange questions.
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Construction of the passive Formacin de la voz pasiva
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On the plane

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: he (to weigh) we (to tell) it (to take off) she (to show) they (to call for) he (to ask) you (to remove)
he got weighed
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The cathedral was built has been built has built in 1603. will be built is being built were built
Originally the gardens have surrounded have been surrounded were surrounded surrounded
were surrounding
by a wall. was surrounded
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A tour of the town

Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone irritated him. Someone cleaned the room. Something polluted the river. Someone lost the return ticket.
He got irritated.
Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone irritated him. Someone recognised her. Something bit the boy. Someone checked the plane.
He got irritated.
He got irritated.
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On the plane

Ponga en voz pasiva el siguiente texto. The pilot is flying the aeroplane bound for Paris. A very skilled engineer built this jet plane many years ago. The air hostess is serving the passengers drinks and refreshments. The purser is collecting the boarding cards. The stewards are explaining the aircraft's safety procedure. When the plane lands, the airport staff will greet the holiday-makers.
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Active and passive voices Voz activa y voz pasiva
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A tour of the town

Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone irritated him. Someone cleaned the room. Something polluted the river. Someone lost the return ticket.
He got irritated.
Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases. Ejemplo: Someone irritated him. Someone recognised her. Something bit the boy. Someone checked the plane.
He got irritated.
He got irritated.
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Intermedio+

Can: perception and knowledge "Can": percepcin y conocimiento
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Welcoming visitors

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

Must - Have (got) to "Must" - "Have (got) to"
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Handling an invoice

have I'll to with that check Accounts
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Intermedio+

'Should' and 'ought to': advice "Should" y "ought to": consejo
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Handling an invoice

You should say should have said should have been told shall have told us that we might experience some interference. should have told should have
It's important we will could can
shall
remain firm on this point. should would
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Organising a stay

ought can't have should have should must shouldn't
Business people really They They They Good health If they dislike exercise, they
do more exercise. been put off it when young.
to spend less time sitting at their desks. have enjoyed sports at school, especially in winter! let themselves get out of shape now, though. the natural partner of good business.
can't must have should be shouldn't ought should
Service providers It Dishonest traders They They ! Trading standards officers
practise their trade with honesty and integrity. to be necessary to highlight such a self-evidence. to punish malpractice severely. always thought of selling as the only aim. reflected much on questions of morality.
should ought must have should have oughtn't can't have
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Intermedio+

Had better - Would rather "Had better" - "Would rather"
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At the station

Would you No, I actually prefer Do you have any Yes, I prefer a ? seat. be in a compartment? with central .
coaches aisles preferences much window rather

you in be a compartment would rather ?
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Intermedio+

May - Might "May" - "Might"
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At the station

I May am go skiing this Christmas. want might
2
Will
we please leave the table now? May Might Shall Are
He May
would
have been assassinated by aliens. was will might
He May
shall
have missed the train because he overslept again. may would
You have
May
as well tell the police exactly what happened. might must shall
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Welcoming visitors

Icarus That man must You cannot We He must be have been dreaming when he thought he could fly. deaf. He can't hear the jet plane! about free falling without a safety net. be going flying in a hot-air balloon this summer. airsick with all that flying. miss it!
Hong Kong airport's runway is so narrow the pilot might must be may getting think
There's so much traffic there The train may She said she Is he likely The businessman
an accident. the safest form of transport but it's expensive. be coming by boat. on a cruise down the Nile? cheaper tickets? avoided an accident, had he travelled by plane.
Is there any possibility of the airline
to go be might might be might have offering
What A day trip to
of thing did you have in on the through the that. I a couple of be hard . The Tunnel?
? wonderful there. ! . I'll have to
I think she'd That
try and come , though. organise.
to mind fantastic Eurostar myself too Channel shopping's meetings shouldn't sort rearrange love Paris going might
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After-sales service

might be coming back I by car
2
bring likely in to promising is a other big client, Flowers fish
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Intermedio+

Strong probability with 'must' La probabilidad fuerte con "must"
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Organising a stay

Hong Kong airport's runway is so narrow the pilot think be may must getting might
Everyone It They They You
learn a foreign language. to be a challenging, interesting experience. have found languages hard at school. followed a very interactive course. practised speaking more. concentrate exclusively on grammar.
ought shouldn't should have must can't have should
should should be ought must have shouldn't can't
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should oughtn't must have ought can't have should have

this suitcase must my because someone have isn't mine.
2
must there a catch be somewhere!
3
walked I the at must miles trade have fair.
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round you have tourists do to things must take better than London
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Absence of necessity La ausencia de necesidad
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On the train

don't time at the need reserve of this you to year.
2
in have don't we stamp to tickets date England!
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A car trip

Ponga en forma negativa el siguiente texto. You have to bring a road atlas, and you need to get unleaded petrol. Bring a waterproof cagoule because it will rain. Oh, we have to ask James to drive. We need to take the dual carriageway because we have to get there quickly. We have to be back for dinner because mum's expecting us.
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Intermedio+

Should - Ought to: probability "Should" - "Ought to": probabilidad
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Business calls

There ought has may to be no problems if you bring other people. must might should
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Organising a stay

ought should must should have shouldn't can't have
We were That How many All the with a be
to install a difficult did you to possible
number of ten phones per install. have in mind? thirty. .
to start with. So that would be
around minimum locations obviously to roughly view location shouldn't
hoping depots expansion too
should should be can't shouldn't must have ought
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must have oughtn't should should have ought can't have
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Intermedio+

Suggestions with 'should' "Should" y la sugerencia
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Handling an invoice

It's important we could shall can should remain firm on this point. will would
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Near certainty in the past La certeza casi absoluta en el pasado
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Organising a stay

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should be ought can't shouldn't must have should
ought should oughtn't can't have should have must have
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walked at must trade have miles the I fair.
2
take better to tourists round you have things than must do London
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Intermedio+

Modal auxiliaries Auxiliares modales
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Trouble with orders

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: (to buy) (you) I (to find out) they (to ring) we (not to make) you (to supply) we (to go on strike) he (to put through)
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: you (to buy) they (to dispatch) he (not to speak) he (to let down) we (to deal with) they (not to send back) I (to tell)
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At the station

I am May go skiing this Christmas. might want
2
Are
we please leave the table now? Will Might May Shall
He was
will
have been assassinated by aliens. May might would
He shall
may
have missed the train because he overslept again. would May
No, you might May
mustn't
open the doors when the train's moving! must may
You May
must
as well tell the police exactly what happened. might shall have
7
May Shall
we make it the 11th at two o'clock? Might May not
There might
may
to be no problems if you bring other people. should ought must has
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Agreeing to meet

Hong Kong airport's runway is so narrow the pilot be must think getting may might
There's so much traffic there The train may She said she Is he likely The businessman
an accident. the safest form of transport but it's expensive. be coming by boat. on a cruise down the Nile? cheaper tickets? avoided an accident, had he travelled by plane.
Is there any possibility of the airline
might be might have might offering to go be
Good morning, Export Can I I'm He should be I'm I can't
. What can I do for you? to Mr Thompson, please? sorry, but you've just after lunch. that. I have an him. I get him to ring you? this afternoon.
terribly appointment back missed shall manage speak Department afraid
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The Bible says,
not kill. be able to avoid the law. appeal to a higher court? all be very cooperative, I'm sure. be relieved when it's over. always be difficult to deal with?
I shall you shall will he you won't shall I they will
Everyone It They They You
learn a foreign language. to be a challenging, interesting experience. have found languages hard at school. followed a very interactive course. practised speaking more. concentrate exclusively on grammar.
ought can't have shouldn't should must should have
should shouldn't should be ought can't must have
What A day trip to
of thing did you have in on the through the that. I a couple of be hard . The Tunnel?
? wonderful there. ! . I'll have to
I think she'd That
try and come , though. organise.
rearrange too Paris fantastic Eurostar myself sort shouldn't shopping's going love mind Channel might meetings to
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: You are Mr Smith. You were listening to good music. He is the customs officer. It is a wonderful holiday.
You must be Mr Smith.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: You are Mr Smith. She is all right. That was funny. You were working.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: You are Mr Smith. She is Gerry's girlfriend, Catherine. We are boarding soon. That boy is lost.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd like to go to Rome. I'd like to learn to drive. He'd like to move house. We'd like to take a day off.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: I'd like to go to Rome. She'd like to finish her meal. He'd like to advise her not to go. They'd like to live there.
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I'll collect some money. We'll buy her a present. She'll come over to your place. You can discuss her suggestions. I'll organise a guided tour. They'll see London.
I'll reserve a table. We'll eat at nine o'clock. She's getting a laptop computer. She'll be able to work on the train. I'll arrange for some entertainment. We'll really amaze them.
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We'll take the tube. We'll avoid the congestion. I'll tie up the loose ends. We'll start something else. I'll get the train timetable. You'll leave at the right time.
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Agreeing to meet

by back coming might I be car
2
good may I morning, help how you?

Ponga en forma negativa el siguiente texto. I shall be at the conference room at 1 o'clock precisely. I will look forward to our business meeting. In my opinion, we shall have a lot to discuss. I will bring all my written documents concerning the new deal. In fact, I shall be there on time as I have a quiet schedule that day. It will be a good opportunity for us to get to know each other and to talk figures.
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Prepositions of time Las preposiciones de tiempo
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Is the castle lit Only Please don't touch I'm only admiring at them in these ! night? the summer. tapestries.
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At the station

from minutes train in The is leaving express ten platform H.
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Prepositions of place Las preposiciones de lugar
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Comparing products

I met lots of clients on into on at under London. in
There was lots of activity in front in above at
before
our stand in London. under
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She lives She lives Her address is , , . 73, Selwyn Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne in at Great Britain NE13 4JE Selwyn Road. number 73. ,
I used to live The Birmingham train stops The railway station is
Rugby. Rugby, on its way to London. few miles of the famous school. a few years ago. gym. walls of the school itself.
My brother was at that school When he wasn't working, he was His room was
at the till in at within the within a
Mr Gibbons works It's He's got a job We'll have to replace him within the in till within a at Maple Avenue. He's going to stay there
that company, Harper's Metal Fittings. he retires, next year. department of quality control. month or so.
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The prepositions 'in' and 'at' Las preposiciones "in" y "at"
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Comparing products

I met lots of clients on under into in on London. at
There was lots of activity above at before in
in front
our stand in London. under
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She lives She lives Her address is , , . Great Britain in Newcastle-upon-Tyne 73, Selwyn Road at NE13 4JE Selwyn Road. number 73. ,
till within the at at the within a in
Mr Gibbons works It's He's got a job We'll have to replace him till within the in within a at Maple Avenue. He's going to stay there
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Organising a stay

of reasonably in priced hotels there are plenty London.
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Intermedio+

Prepositions at the end of a clause Preposicin al final de la oracin
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Business calls

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She talked about a friend. I took over from a manager. They got through an exam. He used to work for a company.
Here's the friend she talked about.
Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She talked about a friend. We looked after a neighbour's cat. They gave out some information. I'm referring to a special offer.
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Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She talked about a friend. She put out a cigarette. They listened to a CD. I was looking forward to a presentation.
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Verbs expressing impressions and feelings Los verbos: impresin y sentimiento
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It looks to likes like we've been let down by the suppliers. as lick
I must say this sounds as as if even if if
it were a joke.
It sounds lick like
likes
you're denying all responsibility. leak lake lice
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Organising a stay

It The kitchen I It This meal You a fool. you need some cooking lessons. awful. you should sit down for a while. the dinner was burning. a bomb site.
sounds as though tastes smelt as if feel like looks like look as if
That's very You must have It'd be a Well, that dinner? I look to it.
of you, but I things to do than take change from the office very good.
don't want to be any round . I can thank you by you
. . to
routine forward trouble London kind sounds really better tourists out taking pleasant perhaps
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After-sales service

Ponga en presente de indicativo el siguiente texto. The client sounded particularly angry indeed. I imagine that he felt as if the after-sales service was inefficient. It certainly looked like he was trying to apportion the blame on them. It sounded as if the customer follow-up was poor in this instance. It appeared as though the Sales Department was too busy and therefore inefficient in their customer care. I hoped the customer felt as though we were able to offer him a proper solution.
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Means with 'by' La expresin del medio
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You could find something better paying by playing pay bypass by praying a little more. by paying
You can get to our offices buy now pay later biplane
the tube. by taking take by
3
By going under By going Gone
the Channel Tunnel, you can go to Paris. By going throughout Going through By going through

Formule las frases siguientes de manera diferente. Ejemplo: She worked hard and became head of the section.
She became head of the section by working hard.
They sent a letter and finally got an interview. She saved for several years and bought a house. I checked the records and was able to confirm the address.
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She put up with Mr Atkinson for a week. She amazed her friends. They did overtime to deal with the demand. We looked at the map to find the nearest petrol station.
She used her credit card to reserve seats. I settled for less pay and kept my job. He took a day off to forget his problems.

back by might be coming I car
2
by overdue adding is payment punishable interest.
3
thank you by to taking you out perhaps I can dinner.
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Reconstruya el siguiente texto utilizando "by" + gerundio. To initiate contact with the company I spoke to the marketing director. Later, to sort out a mutually convenient time to meet we looked through our schedules. After the conference, to gain support for the product, I promoted the idea amongst my colleagues. To raise revenue, I convinced the financial backers that it was a sound project. To clarify every last detail I prepared an informative report.
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Different meanings of 'since' Los diferentes significados de "since"
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A car trip

We've been on the wrong road soon for ago fur far we left the motorway. since
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Trouble with orders

They've been living in the country We're tired because The hotel room was nice but the past twenty years. been wanting to come home all week. she found out that she enjoys it. .
I've we've for since were ago
I'll wait We hadn't seen Roger He would be at work
Roger gets here. . a few moments of our arriving, he phoned. . couldn't come he asked if we could put the appointment off.
since he till late till within since Thursday
I've been pregnant , I've felt fantastic. I should give birth I've got I'll be at work I prefer to be
January. a month or so. to perfect my breathing technique! Monday. few kilometres of the hospital.
since till then within a within until since then
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Intermedio+

Within - Within . . . of "Within" - "Within . . . of"
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Trouble with orders

I used to live The Birmingham train stops The railway station is My brother was at that school When he wasn't working, he was His room was Rugby. Rugby, on its way to London. few miles of the famous school. a few years ago. gym. walls of the school itself.
within a in at till at the within the
within since he till late since Thursday till
Mr Gibbons works It's He's got a job We'll have to replace him in within a at within the till Maple Avenue. He's going to stay there
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within a within since then until till then since

the outstanding phones you we'll to get within the week.
2
we fit to had the hoped them within fortnight.
3
the receive within next few should you them days
4
there within of your good easy reach a hotel is office?
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Intermedio+

Adverbs of time Los adverbios de tiempo
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Let's take the But I don't want to But I It's route. ! You know it will take much the seeing the like that! We ! agree! ! day on the roads!
whole never prefer longer country scenic spend darling always
You are walking You are now You You
platform 7. the train.
feel good on trains. fall asleep.
on always soon up
Have you been on a trip around the world We She still Is France I've
never hasn't haven't yet nobody still
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Intermedio+

Too - Too much "Too" - "Too much"
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On the motorway

the fast, despite still are people too driving fog
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Intermedio+

Ever - Never "Ever" - "Never"
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Let's take the But I don't want to But I It's route. ! You know it will take much the seeing the like that! We ! agree! ! day on the roads!
always never spend scenic country prefer whole longer darling
Have you been on a trip around the world We She still Is France I've
never still nobody yet hasn't haven't
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Yet - Not yet "Yet" - "Not yet"
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Handling an invoice

hasn't nobody never haven't still yet
I'm sorry if you've had I It's to They haven't I'll get my with your last payment
getting hold of me faxes. . . right
have. I have sent you
to send you a
yet order several assistant away received difficulty recently certainly do cheque

I'm hasn't because worried bit our arrived a order yet.
2
payment haven't they received yet
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The place of 'even' La posicin de "even"
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Customs checks

this even a sliding roof car's got !
2
I even can people's recognize nationalities !
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The place of 'enough' La posicin de "enough"
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The company stand

Would you like a Yes, but I really don't know if I have I understand you're having an official press Yes, our Is she ? We next year or so. What time are you She should be here about her ? one. Executive is coming. to be doing quite a lot of with you over the ? time. at two this afternoon.
expecting demonstration enough half business Chief launch expect
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Intermedio+

'Always' + present continuous "Always" + "present continuous"
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At the station

Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: You never hesitate before joining anything.
You're always hesitating before joining anything.
She never asks questions. He never buys clothes. They never clean their flat.
You never call her. I never go skiing. You never lose your keys.
That never happens to her. They never check my ticket. You never drive.
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Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. Jane is always (to have) to run for her trains. She (to be) always late when she arrives at the railway station. She's always (to ask) passers-by what platform she needs to go to, because she is always (to forget) to look at the departures board. She's always (to meet) interesting people in carriages. However, they always seem to be (to laugh) at her.
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Intermedio+

Still - Yet "Still" - "Yet"
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Handling an invoice

yet nobody hasn't never haven't still
I'm sorry if you've had I It's to They haven't I'll get my with your last payment
getting hold of me faxes. . . right
have. I have sent you
to send you a
away assistant order recently received do yet several cheque certainly difficulty

despite driving too are still fast, people the fog
2
it's are still there in see good porters to some stations.
3
drawbridge is still the fully operational
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4
over we've still got two hundred in stock
5
hasn't bit our because worried order a I'm arrived yet.
6
they received payment haven't yet
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Intermedio+

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A car trip

So am I.
So am I.
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Intermedio+

Different meanings of 'rather' Los significados de "rather"
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Handling an invoice

Encuentre el antnimo como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: very poor very difficult very exact very recently very small very sure very stable
rather rich
Encuentre el antnimo como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: very hot very tall very sensible very bright very quick very often very wide
rather cold
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Different meanings of 'quite' Los significados de "quite"
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Business calls

Encuentre el antnimo como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: very expensive very careful very precise very small very likely very true very beautiful
quite cheap
Encuentre el antnimo como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: very expensive very sharp very thin very deep very heavy very dry very interesting
quite cheap
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Staying in a hotel

How We'll I'm not The room is are you planning to stay? be staying here a sure yet. after Tuesday. of nights.
couple long probably quite reserved
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Hotel reservations

seats comfortable quite are the too.
2
share single to quite a we're happy room
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Either . . . or - Neither . . . nor "Either . . . or" - "Neither . . . nor"
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Deferring payment

Send us the I'm sure we can out of the our I'm very you . that way about it. I have you on the . first. When you've , Mr Walters. that, we can talk . you pay now, or we'll it. you a cheque by the end of the , we'd like a order as soon as
question line while month possible feel send repeat solicitors cheque contact about either that's sorry done

Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Is she Canadian? Is she French? Were they on time? Were they late? Did she postpone the meeting? Did she cancel it? Have we reached an agreement? Have we contacted our lawyers?
She's either Canadian or French.
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Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Is she Canadian? Is she French? Are they having teething troubles? Are they just not very professional? Will they pay their debts on time? Will they renegotiate? Did you speak to her? Did you leave a message with her secretary?
She's either Canadian or French.
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you speak Italian? Do you speak Arabic? Do you deal with expenditure? Do you deal with cash flow? Has he apologized? Has he changed? Did you read it in the newspaper? Did you hear it on the radio?
I speak neither Italian nor Arabic.
Responda como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: Do you speak Italian? Do you speak Arabic? Is he a loan shark? Is he a financial advisor? Have they refused? Have they accepted? Do you live in Ankara? Do you live in Istanbul?
I speak neither Italian nor Arabic.
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Intermedio+

Simple present with 'when' / 'while' "When" - "While" + "simple present"
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Agreeing to meet

Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). They (to manage) while you (to be away). I (to sort out) the office when he (to come) As soon as you (to set up) the export department, I (to write) to her.
Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). When she (to call), I (to put through) her. As soon as we (to go bankrupt), I (to set up) a new company. We (to fax) you as soon as anything like that (to happen).
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Conjugue como en el ejemplo. Ejemplo: She (to be out) when he (to leave). When we (to launch) the special offer, our sales (to increase). As soon as it (to suit) her, she (to raise) the price. Before we (to meet), we (to make a note) of our next appointments.
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Business calls

Vuelva a escribir el texto utilizando el tiempo y modo apropiados. Once the client (to arrive) at the industrial park, he will have a good idea of how extensive the company is. The sales manager will go to reception to meet the client as soon as he (to receive) the call saying that the client has arrived. He will spend as much time with the client as he (to be able to) if it will help conclude the deal. Whenever clients (to visit) the office in person, he tries to be available. While clients (to negotiate) contract details, he will discuss projects with them.
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Intermedio+

Even though - Even if "Even though" - "Even if"
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The company stand

Even though it was light it's dark it had been dark , I can still see you. it's light it was dark it had been light
Even though I have been ill
, I was still able to go out. I would be ill I was ill
Even if I were richer, I shall will wouldn't
waste my money. were
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Organising a stay

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10
11
12
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Intermedio+

Till - Until "Till" - "Until"
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Trouble with orders

The swimming pool is open We can't go nine the morning behind the hotel. seven in the evening.
a swim in the evening? the board.
No, you can't. There's a tennis court You can pin your request on until from for in just
at the within the in within a at till
I'll
it
on the the fifteenth. by from you. .
. in stock.
we had two hundred and We won't have many I'm sure I can get an I'll wait till I
up tomorrow answer computer look thirty until yesterday hear
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till since he till late since Thursday within
I'll make a I see, so when I can't say I wish you'd
of they be here? I says they went out us about this
and with the carrier. . .
you back.
until yesterday couple calls shipping check before ring told will
Mr Gibbons works It's He's got a job We'll have to replace him within a within the in till at Maple Avenue. He's going to stay there
since then within a since within until till then
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Negotiating

goes remain until please the sign you seated Could off?
2
she after can't until see the you launch
3
we invoice of the won't end until the you month.
4
until that many have won't we the fifteenth.
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Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales] 1

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Orden de palabras [1 ejercicios] 1

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Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales] 1

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Ejercicio de gramtica [3 ejercicios] 1

We don't have any air conditioning.

We don't have any air conditioning.

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We don't have any air conditioning.

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Orden de palabras [2 ejercicios] 1

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Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales] 1

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The luggage search

Ejercicio de gramtica [3 ejercicios] 1

Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

Oh yes, I do want to avoid him.

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Trouble with orders

Orden de palabras [3 ejercicios] 1

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The luggage search

Transformar un texto [1 ejercicios] 1

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Explicaciones gramaticales clave [1 explicaciones gramaticales] 1

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Completar las frases [1 ejercicios] 1

been travelling all day.

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

ago for we've since were I've

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Ejercicio de gramtica [5 ejercicios] 1

How tall is he?

How long have you been here for?

Where does she come from?

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Where does she come from?

Where does she come from?

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Orden de palabras [7 ejercicios] 1