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  • My sister had filled up on snacks so she wasn’t able to / was able to eat her dinner. Dad was furious.
    wasn’t able to
  • We were so tired after the trip that we ______________________ go to the end of year party.
    We were so tired after the trip that we weren’t able to go to the end of year party.
  • I think I could _________________ pasta and tomato sauce. I wouldn’t need to eat anything else.
    I think I could live on pasta and tomato sauce. I wouldn’t need to eat anything else.
  • Mum (1) has lived / lived here when she was working for a music magazine but she (2) hasn’t been back / didn’t go back since then.
    Mum lived here when she was working for a music magazine but she hasn’t been back since then.
  • We’ve booked the tickets. We ’ll go /’re going to Australia in December.
    We’ve booked the tickets. We’re going to Australia in December.
  • Just because it doesn’t look very nice, it doesn’t __________________ mean it tastes bad. (necessary)
    Just because it doesn’t look very nice, it doesn’t necessarily mean it tastes bad. (necessary)
  • My cousin took his driving test three times but finally he could / managed to pass it.
    managed
  • He’ll make us put on comfortable shoes and _____________ around the city all day.
    He’ll make us put on comfortable shoes and wander around the city all day.
  • Mum would like to go to a luxury hotel somewhere hot, 1_____________ on the beach and 2_____________ a tan.
    Mum would like to go to a luxury hotel somewhere hot, chill out on the beach and get a tan.
  • My brother has always been good at sports. He managed to / could ride a bike when he was four. 
    could
  • My little sister ______________________ talk until she was at least 4 years old. Now she’s never quiet.
    My little sister couldn’t talk until she was at least 4 years old. Now she’s never quiet.
  • The story of a book, film, play,etc. p _ _ _
    Plot
  • Mum and dad share the same birthday. We often _________________ so they don’t have to cook.
    Mum and dad share the same birthday. We often eat out so they don’t have to cook.
  • We (1) ’ve just arrived / just arrived in New York City.
    We’ve just arrived arrived in New York City. 
  • I used to be nervous _______________ watching scary films but now I love them.
    I used to be nervous about watching scary films but now I love them.
  • A subject or problem which people are thinking and talking about. i _ _ _ _
    Issues
  • What are the three steps to follow when comparing pictures?
    1. Explicit content 2. Infere 3. Answer the question
  • Joss taught his son to drive. Now, he can drive _________________ around town. (good)
    Joss taught his son to drive. Now, he can drive well around town. 
  • Where’s the history teacher? _______________________ he already _______________________ (leave)?
    Where’s the history teacher? Has he already left?
  • I can’t go to the cinema. I _______________________ (spend) all my money on snacks yesterday.
    I can’t go to the cinema. I spent (spend) all my money on snacks yesterday.
  • I’m addicted _______________ James Bond films. I think I’ve seen them all.
    I'm addicted to James Bond films. I think I’ve seen them all.
  • I’ve broken my right arm so I can’t write. Shall I do my homework on the computer?
    I’ve broken my right arm so I can’t write. Shall I do my homework on the computer?
  • My dad ______________________ drive us to the concert. I’m not certain – I’ll ask him later.
    My dad may be able to drive us to the concert. I’m not certain – I’ll ask him later.
  • Teacher I 'm going to / 'll present it next class. Give me an opportunity, please.
    Teacher I'll present it next class. Give me an opportunity, please.