Brain Storming nyelvtanulási segédletei

Lesson THREE – Let’s talk about your car

- Let’s talk about your car. What make is it?

- It’s a Mercedes Benz.

- How old is it?

- It’s five years old.

- What colour is it?

- It’s silver.

- Do you like this colour?

- Yes, but it’s not so important.

- How many horse powers does it have?

- 254 (two hundred and fifty-four).

- What is its top speed?

- It’s 250 (two hundred and fifty) kmph (kilometres per hour).

- What was the fastest speed that you have ever driven at?

- It was a Ferrari, and about 250 kmph.

- How many people can find room in your car?

- Five people.

- How often do you use it?

- Every day. I go to work and meetings in it.

- What was the longest drive that you have ever made?

- Once we (I and my family) went to Italy by car. It was about one thousand, five hundred kilometres.

- Where do you usually go by car in Hungary?

- To Budapest.

- Where haven’t you been in Hungary by car?

- I’ve been to every seat of counties.

- How big is its boot?

- It’s about 300 litres; 4 suitcases can find room in it.

- How often do you drive your family in it?

- Almost every day.

- Do you have a GPS?

- Yes, I do, but it’s not built-in. It’s in my phone.

- Have you ever got lost by car?

- Of course.

- Which was the most serious?

- I haven’t got lost very much – I always know where I am.

- Has anybody tried to steal it?

- No, I don’t know about it.

- How is it protected?

- It’s got an average alarm-system.

- Has it ever started to alarm without cause?

- Yes, of course.

- Many times?

- Not so many.

- How often do you have to have it mended?

- Usually in every 3 months, but it is not serious – only oil-change, tyre-change and the common things.

- What was the most serious problem with it?

- Once there was a cable-problem.

- How long was it at the garage then?

- Only (for) 2 hours.

- How safe is it?

- Very.

- How comfortable is it?

- The Mercedes Benz is a very comfortable car.

- What is its best feature?

- That it is very comfortable.

- How long are you going to have it?

- A year at least… or more.

- What kind of car will you buy after it?

- I don’t know yet. It will depend on my money.

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BRAIN STORMING, 2010-11

GPSV practices for (top) managers – talking about business, work and others - 3

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Lesson ONE – Visiting an Exhibition in Las Vegas and What Are Restaurants Like in Las Vegas

Lesson TWO – Business plans for the next year

Lesson TWO – Business plans for the next year

- What do you think this year will be like?

- In a commercial point of view?

- Yes. Will it be better or worse than last year?

- It will be the same.

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- Will you have any new products?

- Yes.

- For example?

- For example the Blue Ray Player.

- What does it do? What can it do?

- It plays films that are 3D.

- When will you start selling it?

- Selling it will start in May.

- Is it an expensive thing?

- Not particularly.

- How many do you think you will sell till the end of the year?

- Two or three hundred.

- Will you advertise it on TV?

- No, we won’t. We will advertise it on the Internet.

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- How do your actions work nowadays… looking at the expense-profit rate / relationship?

- Sometimes we can’t tell if people buy more things because of actions.

- Do you deal with change-actions?

- Yes, of course. About 15%.

- And what kind of goods are they?

- People usually bring back TVs, fridges and washing machines.

- And what do you do with them?

- We sell them to Electrocord. They will prepare them for recycling.

- What about smaller things? For example hair-dryers, microwave ovens, small radios, etc.?

- We have to store or collect them, but people don’t like to bring them back; they usually put them into trashcans.

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- Any other new actions or campaigns nowadays?

- We’ll have an environmental friendly or eco-friendly group of products.

- Why are they like that?

- These products are very economical and making them is environmental friendly, too.

- What products are they?

- They are washing machines, microwave-ovens, freezers, dishwashers, irons and domestic appliances.

- How much will they be cheaper?

- This is an interesting question. These products are more expensive than other products, but using them can save a lot of money for buyers.

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BRAIN STORMING, 2010-11

GPSV practices for (top) managers – talking about business, work and others (in easy English – 2

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Lesson ONE:

Introduction and Lesson ONE – Visiting an Exhibition in Las Vegas and What Are Restaurants Like in Las Vegas

A very short introduction for the series

I have been teaching English since 1993 (for more then two decades) and I have taught several managers at every kind of companies. I have trained engineers, business correspondents, contractors, secretaries, etc. I always keep the actual needs in focus, I mean if there is a business talk or a business letter to be written we always deal with the task ahead of us. It is very rare when general things come up in conversations. Now I will launch a series of some conversations about business and managers’ lives – in an easy and understandable way that can be a good and useful practice for learners of English.

Some words about GPSV – GPSV is a special an effective way of learning a language. It is not only a kind of exercise, but a special, personal approach of learning: in language learning it is learning vocabulary (V) and grammar (G) through personal (P) situations (S). This way the language learner has to learn only things he or she (personally) would use in special situations, in brief: the learner gives the theme and vocabulary and situations, and the teacher gives only the form of how to say things in the target language.

The only „disadvantage” of it is that the learner himself has to be willing to learn… But in this approach the learner has to learn only exactly what he wants to say and use in the target language!

The lessons of this series were made on special GPSV meetings – the most important characteristic of this meeting is a friendly chat, where the teacher asks then the student answers what he or she likes, then the teacher records and explain what he or she records.

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(GPSV practices for (top) managers – talking about business, work and others (in easy English) – 1

Lesson ONE

Visiting an Exhibition in Las Vegas

- What was your flight like?

- The flight was very long and boring, but it was OK.

- What was your hotel like?

- We were at Planet Hollywood Hotel. It was an average hotel.

- How long were you there?

- We were there five nights.

- How many events did you visit?

- A lot. For example we were at a theatre, we saw two plays. We visited CES exhibition twice.

- Did you go sightseeing?

- Yes. We walked a lot in the city, and we went by taxi and limos, too.

- Did you have any problems or troubles?

- Nothing special.

- What was the greatest thing?

- To leave for home.

- What did you do now that you hadn’t done before?

- I did nothing new.

- What was the exhibition like?

- The exhibition is very big; we saw a small part of it. We concentrated on TV-producers.

- Did you get any new information?

- Yes.

- For example?

- The newest invention is the 3DTV. But it can be enjoyed only through special glasses.

- When will these TVs come into Hungary?

- These TVs will come in April or May.

- How much are they?

- Very expensive.

- Will you sell them?

- Yes, definitely.

- What other things did you see? Anything interesting?

- The most useful and user-friendly technologies will be in TV-sets. TVs will have a new function. They will become media-centres.

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About Restaurants in Las Vegas

- What are restaurants in Las Vegas like?

- Well, they are good but not too expensive. There are some special restaurants that service particular meals. For example, T. is a special Japanese restaurant. The chef cooks in front of the customers. It is very good and tasty but very expensive.

- How many restaurants do you know there?

- I have been there 4 times so I have visited or tried a lot.

- Do you have a favourite?

- There is one, but it is a confectionery.

- What is their speciality?

- It’s called Jean Phillippe, and it has the largest chocolate-fountain. There are 2 tons of chocolate in it.

- Did you taste / try it?

- Yes, of course?

- How did you do it? Did you order some?

- Yes, about a coffee-cup.

- Did you eat at fast food restaurants there?

- No, I didn’t. They aren’t popular in that city.

- Did you have any negative experiences in restaurants there?

- No, I didn’t. Everything was perfect.

- What was the most expensive food that you ate there?

- I don’t remember prices.

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BRAIN STORMING, 2010-11

1. The sun sets in the west.
2. We produce lasers for cosmetic surgery.
3. They move into their new home next week.
4. So, I go to Mr. D and say “I deserve a better mark in this class”.
5. Jones stops in mid-court and passes the ball to Schuster.
6. I always study hard for exams.
7. Do you usually speak to him like that?
8. Ben goes to football practice every Tuesday.
9. In general, I believe that all people can live in peace.
10. Do you go to the supermarket every week?
11. I don’t like the food they serve at that restaurant.
12. Jim doesn’t work on Fridays.
13. My friends don’t usually leave so early.
14. I do not want to go with you!
15. Do you surf the Internet every day?
16. Does your boss give you positive feedback?
17. Does Jonathan always turn off the lights?
18. Don’t you ever clean your room?
19. When do you want to meet me?
20. Why does Beth always complain so much?
21. How much does the ticket cost?
22. Why don’t you ever go on vacation?
23. John likes me, doesn’t he?
24. All those girls speak French, don’t they?
25. Keisha doesn’t speak Spanish, does she
26. Those boys don’t play sports, do they?
27. Mark and Sara play squash twice a week.
28. Sheila doesn’t do the family accounts. Her husband does them.
29. Does Gillian usually meet clients so late at night?
30. You speak English.
    
31. Do you speak English?
32. You do not speak English.
    
33. I play basketball.
    
34. She does not play football.
    
35. Does he play tennis?
36. The train leaves every morning at 8 AM.
37. The train does not leave at 9 AM.
38. When does the train usually leave?
39. She always forgets her purse.
40. He never forgets his wallet.
41. Every twelve months, the Earth circles the Sun.
42. Does the Sun circle the Earth?
43. Cats like cheese.
    
44. Birds do not like cheese.
    
45. Do pigs like milk?
46. California is in America.
47. California is not in the United Kingdom.
48. Windows are made of glass.
49. Windows are not made of wood.
50. New York is a small city. (It is not important that this fact is untrue.)
51. The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.
52. The bus does not arrive at 11 AM, it arrives at 11 PM.
53. When do we board the plane?
54. The party starts at 8 o'clock.
55. When does class begin tomorrow?
56. I am here now.
57. She is not here now.
58. He needs help right now.
59. He does not need help now.
60. He has his passport in his hand.
61. Do you have your passport with you?
62. You only speak English.
63. Do you only speak English?
64. Once a week, Tom cleans the car. Active
65. Once a week, the car is cleaned by Tom. Passive
66. Bill jogs every day.
67. Bill never jogs.
68. Does Bill jog on Sundays?
69. Jane works hard.
    
70. Jane doesn't work hard at all!
71. Jim builds houses for a living.
72. What does Jim do for a living?
73. They play basketball every Sunday.
74. At what time do you usually eat dinner?
75. London is in England.
76. London is not in France.
77. You can't live without water.
78. Can you live without water?
79. Sarah is a good girl.
80. When does it start snowing?
81. I speak fast.
    
82. I don't speak slowly.
    
83. I agree.
84. Tom thinks it's a good idea.
85. They have a lot of money.
86. They don't have any money.
87. Do they have some money?
88. I feel so tired.
89. You are brilliant!
90. They don't need his help.
91. Philip gets up at 6 o'clock every morning.
92. I go to school every day.
93. She sometimes goes out on Friday night.
94. I usually sleep late on Sunday morning.
95. Peter works for 8 hours every day.
96. We usually start work at 8 o'clock.
97. My children often watch TV in the afternoon.
98. He always forgets his keys.
99. I work in a bank.
100. Kate speaks English very well.
101. Tom lives in London.
102. People make choices because they can't have everything they want.
103. Nurses work in clinics and hospitals.
104. Football is a very popular sport in Bulgaria.
105. The Earth is round.
     
106. My birthday is in May.
107. California is in the Unated States.
108. The sun rises in the east.
109. Water freezes at 0°C (32°F).
110. We arrive in Rome at 6 p.m.
111. The train leaves in five minutes.
112. The course starts next Thursday.
113. She loves jazz music.
114. My aunt hates travelling by train.
115. I like ice cream. I don't like vegetables.
     
116. I think she is a wonderful person.
117. Do you believe in God?
118. I have no money at the moment.
119. My brother has a new car.
120. That bicycle belongs to me.
121. Pour all ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
122. Walk down the street to the corner and then turn
123. Do you like spaghetti? - Yes, I do. No, I don't.
124. Does she know Bulgarian? - Yes, she does. No, she doesn't.
125. Do they speak foreign languages?
126. Do you want a banana?
127. Does your sister play the piano?
128. She doesn't often go to the cinema.
129. I don't get up early at the weekend.
130. They don't speak English very well.
131. I smoke (habit); I work in London (unchanging situation); London is a large city (general truth)
132. You walk for two hundred meters, then you turn
133. Your exam starts at 09.00
134. He'll give it to you when you come next Saturday.
135. He drinks tea at breakfast.
136. She only eats fish.
137. They watch television regularly.
138. We catch the bus every morning.
139. It rains every afternoon in the hot season.
140. They drive to Monaco every summer.
141. Water freezes at zero degrees.
142. The Earth revolves around the Sun.
143. Her mother is Peruvian.
144. Open the packet and pour the contents into hot water.
145. You take the No.6 bus to Watney and then the No.10 to Bedford.
146. His mother arrives tomorrow.
147. Our holiday starts on the 26th March
148. She'll see you before she leaves.
149. We'll give it to her when she arrives.
150. He wants ice cream.
151. Does he want strawberry?
152. He does not want vanilla.
153. He goes to school every morning.
154. She understands
155. It mixes the sand and the water.
156. He tries very hard.
157. She enjoys playing the piano.
158. I take the train to the office.
159. The train to Berlin leaves every hour.
160. John sleeps eight hours every night during the week.
161. The President of The USA lives in The White House.
162. A dog has four legs.
163. We come from Switzerland.
164. I get up early every day.
165. Carol brushes her teeth twice a day.
166. They travel to their country house every weekend.
167. It rains a lot in winter.
168. The Queen of England lives in Buckingham Palace.
169. They speak English at work.
170. You speak French.
171. Negative: You don't speak French.
172. He speaks German.
173. Negative: He doesn't speak German.
174. You don't speak Arabic.
175. John doesn't speak Italian.
176. We don't have time for a rest.
177. It doesn't rain a lot here.
     
178. They don't want to go to the party.
179. She doesn't like fish.
180. You speak English.
181. Question: Do you speak English?
182. He speaks French.
183. Does he speak French?
184. Do you need a dictionary?
185. Does Mary need a dictionary?
186. Do we have a meeting now?
187. Does it rain a lot in winter?
188. Do they want to go to the party?
189. Does he like pizza?
190. Do you like chocolate? Yes, I do. No, I don't.
191. Do I need a pencil? Yes, you do. No, you don't.
192. Do you both like chocolate? Yes, we do. No, we don't.
193. Do they like chocolate? Yes, they do. No, they don't.
194. Does he like chocolate? Yes, he does. No, he doesn't.
195. Does she like chocolate? Yes, she does. No, she doesn't.
196. Does it have four wheels? Yes, it does. No, it doesn't
197. What do you have for breakfast?
198. What does she have for breakfast?
199. Where do you live?
200. When do you study?
201. How do you spell your name?
202. Do dogs like to go for walks?
203. Does she play the piano?
204. Does the President have a lot of money?
205. Do I play golf?
206. Do bands play music?
207. Does your brother speak Japanese?
208. Do your friends celebrate their birthdays?
209. Do I have time? A: Yes, you do
210. Do you want a drink? A: No, I don't
211. Does he want an ice cream? A: Yes, he does
212. Do they like chocolate? A: Yes, they do
213. Does she need a dictionary? A: No, she doesn't
214. Does it rain a lot in the desert? A: No, it doesn't
215. Do we want a test today? A: No, we don't
216. I write a letter.
217. He gets up early in the morning.
218. Sun rises in east.
219. I do not write a letter.
220. He does not get up early in the morning.
221. Sun does not rise in east.
222. Do I write a letter?
223. Does he get up early in the morning?
224. Does sun rise in east?
225. I sing a song.
226. He drinks water
227. They read lessons
228. Birds chirp
229. John reaches home in time.
230. Water maintains its surface level.
231. I do not sing a song
232. He does not drink water
233. They do not read lessons
234. Birds do not chirp
235. John does not reach home in time.
236. Water does not maintain its surface level.
237. Do I sing a song?
238. Does he drink water?
239. Do they read lessons?
240. Do birds chirp?
241. Does John reach home in time?
242. Does water maintain its surface level?
243. I walk to work every day.
244. When does the train usually leave?
245. Ram speaks English very well.
246. Tom lives in India
247. We come from Switzerland.
248. Summer follows
249. The moon travels around the earth.
250. The train leaves tonight at 6 PM.
251. The concert begins at 7.30 and ends at 9.30.
252. The party starts at 8 o’clock.
253. I hope/assume/suppose/promise everything will be all right.
254. I declare this exhibition open.
255. He drinks tea every morning.
256. My father gets up at 6am everyday.
257. I go to college regularly.
258. The College celebrates its founder’s day on 7th June every year.
259. The Sun rises in the east.
260. Two twos give four.
261. Honey is sweet.
262. The match starts at 10am.
263. When does this shop reopen?
264. The next train arrives at 7.45am.
265. Keats says, ‘A thing of beauty is joy for ever’.
266. Bible says, ‘To forgive is divine’.
267. I wake up at approximately seven o'clock in the morning.
268. I get up, shower, and wash my hair.
269. Mom serves me green eggs and ham.
270. I drive my car to the university.
271. I have two classes in the morning, Spanish and philosophy.
272. The professors give us very little homework.
273. I see Lupe in the library.
274. We walk to the cafeteria and have lunch there.
275. We talk about what we'll do tonight.
276. We spend about an hour in the language lab.
277. She stays at the university.
278. It's raining, so I offer her my umbrella.
279. I go to Scotts, where I work for three hours.
280. I return home and do my homework.
281. I eat supper with my whole family.
282. I wash the dishes and take out the trash.
283. Some friends come to my house at six fifteen.
284. We see a movie called “Rocky XV”.
285. Afterwards, we drink a coke and chat.
286. They bring me home at ten thirty.
287. I read a couple articles in a magazine.
288. I play with my dog Snowball for a while.
289. I brush my teeth and put on my pijamas.
290. I go to bed at a quarter till twelve.
291. I think about the day and then go to sleep.
292. I’m nineteen years old.
293. He lives in London.
294. I’m a student.
295. I play football every weekend.
296. I sometimes go to the cinema.
297. She never plays football.
298. The adult human body contains 206 bones.
299. Light travels at almost 300,000 kilometres per second.
300. The school term starts next week.
301. The train leaves at 1945 this evening.
302. We fly to Paris next week.
303. Do you play the piano?
304. Where do you live?
305. Does Jack play football?
306. Where does he come from?
307. Do Rita and Angela live in Manchester?
308. Where do they work?
309. Who lives in London?
310. Who plays football at the weekend?
311. Who works at Liverpool City Hospital?
312. I like tennis, but I don’t like football. (don’t = do not)
313. I don’t live in London now.
314. I don’t play the piano, but I play the guitar.
315. They don’t work at the weekend.
316. John doesn’t live in Manchester. (doesn’t = does not)
317. Angela doesn’t drive to work. She goes by bus.
318. John lives in New York.
319. We play football every day.
320. You are really kind.
321. The meeting starts at 3 PM.
322. Water boils at 100 degrees Celcius. (Universal Truth)
323. It is a big house. (Fact)
324. The Earth goes around the Sun. (Universal Truth, Fact)
325. Dogs are better than cats. (Generalization)
326. Berlin is the capital city of Germany. (Fact)
327. The Elephant doesn't fly. (Fact)
328. London is the capital city of France. (Fact) (Remember: the sentence does not have to be true)
329. We leave for work at 7:30 AM every morning. (Routine)
330. My husband watches the TV in the evening. (Habit, Routine)
331. Susan often meets with her friends after school. (Habit, Routine)
332. They usually play football on Sunday. (Habit, Routine)
333. Mark rarely visits his sick grandmother. (Tendency)
334. Pinocchio usually tells lies. (Tendency)
335. I always go to church on Sundays.
336. I never eat anything after 10 PM.
337. I live in Boston
338. He works as a fireman.
339. Margaret drives a Volkswagen.
340. Jerry doesn't teach maths at highschool.
341. My grandmother turns 100 this July.
342. Winter starts on December 21.
343. I like winter.
     
344. We know this man.
345. I'm thinking of moving to San Francisco.
346. I'm loving your new hairdo!
347. The meeting starts at 4 PM.
348. The train leaves at the noon.
349. When does the plane take off?
350. Jerry doesn't teach maths at high school.
351. Person A: Does she like going to the mountains?
352. Person B: Yes, she does.
353. Person A: Does John have a dog?
354. Person B: No, he doesn't.
355. Nancy and James speak good German.
356. Nancy works in a restaurant downtown.
357. The children play in the garden every weekend.
358. Do you speak good German?
359. Does Nancy work in a restaurant downtown?
360. No, I don't speak
361. No, she doesn't work in a restaurant downtown
362. I like ice cream. I don't like spicy food.
363. to talk about schedules - The library opens at eight. It doesn't open at 7.
364. Sara eats a cheese for breakfast every day. She doesn't eat
365. The earth circles the sun. The moon doesn't circle the sun.
366. I visit my parents every summer holiday. But my wife visits her parents every weekend.
367. My brother meets his girlfriend everyday.
368. She drives to work every morning.
369. He says he plays football on the weekends
370. I have two sisters and two brothers. But she has one sister and two brothers.
371. "Do you like the house?"
372. "Does she go to school?"
373. "Does he speak German?"
374. "Do they play soccer?"
375. She doesn't like ice cream.
376. I do not speak Italian, or Spanish.
377. I don't speak Italian.
378. He does not listen to jazz music, or rock music.
379. He doesn't listen to jazz music.
380. The sun rises in the east.
381. People need water to live.
     
382. It snows in winter.
383. The sky isn't dark.
     
384. Plants die without water.
385. Two and two make four.
     
386. Where do you live?
387. She works in a bank.
388. They love each other.
     
389. She has three children.
390. I am a father.
     
391. I don't like raining.
     
392. Do you smoke?
393. I play tennis every Tuesday.
394. We often go to the cinema.
395. She gets up at seven o'clock every day.
396. At the weekend, we usually go to the market.
397. How often do you study English?
398. I don't travel very often.
399. The hero dies at the end of the film.
400. A young woman travels through Europe, where she meets different people, and finally falls in love.
401. In this book, an army invades
402. The main character is very pretty and works in a bookshop.
403. If it rains, I won't come.
404. If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
405. School begins at nine tomorrow.
406. Our train leaves at eleven.
407. What time does the film start?
408. The plane doesn't arrive at seven, it arrives at seven thirty.
409. When does the class finish?
410. I will call you when I have (Not: 'will have') time.
411. I won't go out until it stops raining.
     
412. She'll come as soon as her babysitter arrives.
413. I'm going to make dinner after I watch the news.
414. I'll give you the book before you go.
415. This soup tastes spicy.
     
416. You look tired.
     
417. I think she is very pretty.
418. I am sleepy.
     
419. I promise I will help you.
420. The heart pumps blood through the body.
421. A dentist treats people's teeth.
422. He does not speak a word of English.
423. Dogs bark.
424. Some birds sleep by day and hunt by night.
425. I never work on weekends.
426. We brush our teeth in the morning.
427. He smokes two packets of cigarettes a day.
428. She goes to church on Sundays.
429. The train for Birmingham departs at seven o'clock.
430. The meeting begins in an hour's time.
431. The new supermarket opens next week.
432. The match starts in exactly ten minutes.
433. It matters a great deal to him to win the championship.
434. They feel a lot of loyalty to the company.
435. Jill doubts the truth of his statement.
436. She deeply regrets saying those nasty things about him
437. The zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
438. The first flight for London leaves at 6.30 a.m.
439. There is a television programme at six o'clock about cooking.
440. The weekly meeting is held in the conference room on Monday at 2.00 p.m.
441. John passes the ball to Johnny. But Johnny misses it.
442. She plays her role marvellously.
443. The witch suddenly appears out of nowhere and whacks him with the broom.
444. PRESIDENT DUNNO RESIGNS.
445. POLICE DISCOVER MORE DEAD BODIES.
446. Mix the flour and water together, then add sugar.
447. Go straight on and when you come to the first traffic lights, turn left.
448. I declare this pet show open.
449. I promise you, I won't do anything stupid.
450. I assure you everything will be all right.
451. He picks his nose all the time.
452. Tom often goes to the library in the evening.
453. My father never works at weekends.
454. The flight to Timbuktu goes twice a week.
455. He hasn't got a separate office: he WORKS at home
456. She can type very fast
457. Peter can type very fast
458. Do you speak English?
459. You don't speak English very well
460. Does he speak English?
461. He doesn't speak English very well
462. The Earth revolves around the Sun
463. Morgan washes his feet on Tuesdays
464. Our postman rings five times
465. Lightning never strikes in the same place twice
466. My grandmother listens to the four o'clock news; - My grandmother is listening to the four o'clock news
467. Sheila often goes to bed late
468. Do you sometimes dream about fairies?
469. I don't always take the metro
470. Amanda rarely wears jeans
471. Does this soup smell all right?
472. I don't understand what you're getting at
473. Herbert's got [= has got] your rucksack
474. Do you think it's going to rain?
475. He's not thinking of getting married yet
476. I promise to be on time
477. We offer you the highest salary
478. There goes the boss
479. There he goes
480. Here comes my bus
481. Here it comes
482. Morrison takes possession, dribbles down the right wing, passes to Wilson, he heads it to Nelson, he shoots... but it's wide!
483. He takes the chalice, bends down on one knee, and offers it up to the Queen. She accepts it from him and takes a sip of the wine. She reels, sinks to her knees and then falls, clutching the arm of her throne.
484. See, it's dead easy to work. I switch it on, put in the disc like this, then I press the PLAY button and it starts.
485. Your plane leaves at 6.30, Monsieur Dupont
486. If that chap comes here again, I'll break your neck
487. Shirley won't find a job unless she gives up drinking
488. I haven't yet asked her if she will marry me or not ( =...whether she...)
489. I'll do the washing-up while you peel these potatoes
490. When he stands up to speak, we're all going to walk out
491. I have no idea when I'm going to get home
492. Nobody knows when people will stop killing each other
493. I hope she doesn't notice anything
494. I hope she likes my new car (használható a ...won't notice..., ...she will like... szerkezet is)
495. ‘25 DIE IN ROAD ACCIDENT’
496. So there's this bloke in the pub, comes up to me, puts down his glass and grabs my arm...
497. I hear Norman's got a new girlfriend again
498. I gather Norman's got a new girlfriend again
499. I see there's going to be a referendum in Denmark
500. Debbie demands that Gordon goes with her
501. Debbie suggests that Gordon goes with her
502. Debbie demands that Gordon should go with her
503. Debbie suggests that Gordon should go with her

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English sentences with audio using the word

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1. She warned him not to be late.
2. They urge citizens to recycle bottles and paper.
3. He told me to shut up.
4. The certificate requires students to complete two courses.
5. They reminded me to pay the bills before the end of the month.
6. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
7. The police ordered him to put his hands in the air.
8. We invited them to join us.
9. Donelly hired Sarah to work as a receptionist.
10. Isabelle got Mike to wash her car.
11. The commander forced the soldiers to march in the rain.
12. He encourages his patients to eat healthy foods.
13. Financial aid enabled the students to pay such expensive tuition fees.
14. Ned convinced me to quit my job.
15. He caused her to make a mistake.
16. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
17. I advised them to see a doctor.
18. We would like him to start now.
19. We would like to start now.
20. I wish him to stay. rare form
21. I wish to stay.
22. I want my son to study Spanish.
23. I want to study Spanish.
24. He threatened her to leave forever.
25. He threatened to leave forever.
26. She promised him to stop smoking.
27. She promised to stop smoking
28. They prepared her to take the test.
29. They prepared to take the test.
30. I need her to clean the house.
31. I need to clean the house.
32. The expect him to arrive early.
33. They expect to arrive early.
34. I chose him to help out.
35. I chose to help out.
36. She asked him to leave.
37. She asked to leave.
38. They urge citizens to recycle bottles and paper
39. They urge recycling bottles and paper.
40. The certificate requires students to complete two courses.
41. The certificate requires completing two courses.
42. California doesn't permit people to fish without a fishing license.
43. California doesn't permit fishing without a fishing license.
44. He encourages his patients to eat healthy foods.
45. He encourages eating healthy foods.
46. Ireland doesn't allow people to smoke in bars.
47. Ireland doesn't allow smoking in bars.
48. I advised them to see a doctor.
49. I advised seeing a doctor.
50. The hikers were worried about not having enough water
51. Margaret is tired of making dinner every night.
52. She is tired from working all day.
53. The surfer is terrified of being attacked by a shark.
54. Tina is scared of being alone at night.
55. He is responsible for causing the damage.
56. She is remembered for protecting mountain gorillas.
57. He was proud of having completed the marathon.
58. They are opposed to building a new road in the park.
59. She was known for causing problems.
60. He was involved in making the movie.
61. She is interested in becoming a doctor.
62. He was happy about winning the lottery.
63. The banker was guilty of stealing money.
64. She is frightened of being alone at night.
65. She is fond of having picnics.
66. That actor is famous for being extremely weird.
67. The researcher was excited about going to Africa.
68. He was discouraged by not getting the job.
69. Fiona was disappointed with coming in third place.
70. The money will be devoted to protecting the environment.
71. The organization is dedicated to ending poverty.
72. Tim is content with winning second place.
73. Nancy was concerned about being late.
74. She is committed to improving her English.
75. He is capable of winning a gold medal.
76. I am bored of doing the same old job.
77. Norma is anxious about making the presentation.
78. She is afraid of speaking in public.
79. She is addicted to watching TV.
80. He is accustomed to having his own office.
81. His talent for learning languages was impressive
82. I don't know if I believe his story about seeing a UFO.
83. His responsibility for completing the project on time was acknowledged by the company.
84. Her reputation for lying is well known.
85. The magazine's report on choosing the right car was not well researched.
86. The criminal's regret for committing the crime did not convince the judge.
87. The main reason for taking the course is to improve your language skills.
88. His reaction to winning the prize was quite funny.
89. The process of painting such a large mural is more complicated than you might think.
90. I think his preference for speaking his native language is natural.
91. Their memories of traveling in Africa will stay with them forever.
92. His love of singing developed when he was a child.
93. Her knowledge of climbing helped her during the competition.
94. Her career as a pilot evolved out of her interest in flying.
95. His habit of smoking in restaurants caused many problems in California.
96. Her fondness for traveling led to her career in the travel industry.
97. His fear of flying made travel difficult.
98. She has a great deal of experience in introducing new products to international markets.
99. The disadvantage of flying is that you can't see the scenery along the way.
100. He admitted cheating on the test.
101. The doctor generally advised drinking low-fat milk.
102. Ireland doesn't allow smoking in bars.
103. I anticipated arriving late.
104. I appreciated her helping me.
105. He avoided talking to her.
106. I began learning Chinese.
107. He can't bear having so much responsibility.
108. He can't help talking so loudly.
109. I can't see paying so much money for a car.
110. He can't stand her smoking in the office.
111. The government ceased providing free healthcare.
112. He completed renovating the house.
113. She considered moving to New York.
114. He continued talking.
115. The lawyer defended her making such statements.
116. He delayed doing his taxes.
117. He denied committing the crime.
118. She despises waking up early.
119. We discussed working at the company.
120. She dislikes working after 5 PM.
121. I don't mind helping you.
122. She dreads getting up at 5 AM.
123. He encourages eating healthy foods.
124. We enjoy hiking.
125. He finished doing his homework.
126. I forgot giving you my book.
127. I hate cleaning the bathroom.
128. He imagines working there one day.
129. The job involves traveling to Japan once a month.
130. She kept interrupting me.
131. She likes listening to music.
132. I love swimming.
133. He mentioned going to that college.
134. Do you mind waiting here for a few minutes.
135. She misses living near the beach.
136. The aquarium needs cleaning.
137. Sometimes she neglects doing her homework.
138. California does not permit smoking in restaurants.
139. He postponed returning to Paris.
140. She practiced singing the song.
141. He prefers sitting at the back of the movie theater.
142. I proposed having lunch at the beach.
143. She quit worrying about the problem.
144. Tom recalled using his credit card at the store.
145. She recollected living in Kenya.
146. Tony recommended taking the train.
147. She regretted saying that.
148. I remember telling her the address yesterday.
149. He reported her stealing the money.
150. The certificate requires completing two courses.
151. Nick resented Debbie's being there.
152. He resisted asking for help.
153. He risked being caught.
154. He started studying harder.
155. She stopped working at 5 o'clock.
156. They suggested staying at the hotel.
157. I tolerated her talking.
158. Sam tried opening the lock with a paperclip.
159. I understand his quitting.
160. They urge recycling bottles and paper
161. Tom agreed to help me.
162. His health appeared to be better.
163. Naomi arranged to stay with her cousin in Miami.
164. She asked to leave.
165. He began to talk.
166. He can't bear to be alone.
167. Nancy can't stand to work the late shift.
168. He doesn't care to participate in the activity.
169. The government ceased to provide free healthcare.
170. I chose to help.
171. She claimed to be a princess.
172. She continued to talk.
173. We decided to go to Hawaii.
174. He demanded to speak to Mr. Harris.
175. He deserves to go to jail.
176. I dread to think what might happen.
177. They expect to arrive early.
178. He failed to get enough money to pay for the new project.
179. I forgot to lock the door when I left.
180. Debbie gets to go to the concert next week! Why can't I?
181. She happened to be at the bank when it was robbed.
182. He hates to clean dishes.
183. She hesitated to tell me the problem.
184. I hope to begin college this year.
185. We intend to visit you next spring.
186. I learned to speak Japanese when I was a kid.
187. Samantha likes to read.
188. We love to scuba dive.
189. He managed to open the door without the key.
190. I need to study.
191. She neglected to tell me the date of the meeting.
192. Frank offered to drive us to the supermarket.
193. We plan to go to Europe this summer.
194. He prefers to eat at 7 PM.
195. They prepared to take the test.
196. The child pretended to be a monster.
197. She promised to stop smoking.
198. Drew proposed to pay for the trip.
199. The guard refused to let them enter the building.
200. I regret to inform you that your application was rejected.
201. Did you remember to lock the door when you left?
202. Nancy seemed to be disappointed.
203. Marge started to talk really fast.
204. She swore to tell the truth.
205. He tends to be a little shy.
206. He threatened to leave forever.
207. Mary tried to lift the table, but it was too heavy.
208. He vowed to get revenge.
209. She waited to buy a movie ticket.
210. I want to study Spanish.
211. I wish to stay.
212. We would like to start now.
213. Melanie yearns to travel somewhere exotic
214. I like to speak French when I'm in France. I prefer the option of speaking French when I am in France.
215. I like speaking French because it's such a beautiful language. I like the experience of speaking French, and the way it makes me feel when I speak the language.
216. The British reporter likes to live in New York whenever he works in the United States. He likes the option or possibility of living in New York when he works in the United States.
217. Don clung to the side of the cliff looking down.
218. Melissa lay in bed thinking about her future.
219. Sarah stood at the corner waiting for Tom.
220. She spent her time practicing the piano.
221. They had difficulty finding a parking place.
222. He had fun fishing.
223. Diane needs enough time to finish writing her book.
224. Cheryl owns enough books to start her own library!
225. He has enough money to buy his own car.
226. Linda runs quickly enough to win the race.
227. Brian was smart enough to enter college at the age of 12.
228. She is tall enough to reach the book on the shelf.
229. We arrived too late to see the beginning of the movie.
230. Fiona ran too slowly to win the race.
231. The television is too expensive to buy.
232. The box is too heavy to carry.
233. Juan uses Englishpage.com to learn English. in order to learn
234. Janine sold her car to get the money that she needed. in order to get
235. He bought the English dictionary to look up difficult words. in order to look up
236. Laura's desire to improve impressed me.
237. His wish to become an actor was well known.
238. It was a good decision to move to San Francisco.
239. He is lucky to have such good friends.
240. She was delighted to receive such good feedback.
241. They were anxious to begin.
242. I like to speak French when I'm in France. I prefer the option of speaking French when I am in France.
243. I like speaking French because it's such a beautiful language. I like the experience of speaking French, and the way it makes me feel when I speak the language.
244. The British reporter likes to live in New York whenever he works in the United States. He likes the option or possibility of living in New York when he works in the United States.
245. The British reporter likes living in New York. He lives in New York and he likes what he experiences there.
246. She likes to swim.
247. She likes swimming.
248. Fred remembered to bring sunblock to the beach. Fred remembered that he needed to bring sunblock.
249. Nancy remembered getting married. Nancy has a memory of getting married.
250. Thomas' story about seeing a grizzly bear was really exciting. noun + preposition
251. His interest in becoming a professional snowboarder was well known. noun + preposition
252. Nick is anxious about taking the examination. adjective + preposition
253. Sandy is scared of flying. adjective + preposition
254. He is thinking about studying abroad.
255. Leslie made up for forgetting my birthday.
256. They admitted to committing the crime.
257. Would you ever go skydiving?
258. I go swimming every weekend.
259. I advised him to take the train. He will take the train.
260. I advised taking the train. in general
261. She asked him to leave. noun is optional
262. She asked to leave. noun is optional
263. The police ordered the man to stop. noun is required
264. We discussed the machine's being broken. The machine is broken.
265. Sam resented Debbie's coming late to the dinner. Debbie came late to the dinner.
266. She understood his saying no to the offer. He said no.
267. I enjoyed their singing. They were singing.
268. She keeps complaining about her life.
269. I feel like having a walk.
270. He admitted taking the photos but denied having an affair with her.
271. On the following day he denied having wanted/wanting to steal the chocolate bar.
272. It may well be that some of them regret having made/making the decision.
273. Are you coming rock-climbing this weekend?
274. I love going walking in the forest.
275. The mess on that carpet needs/requires to be cleaned. (NOT The mess on that carpet wants to be cleaned.)
276. 276.Having stamina, the ability to keep the body going, means having efficient muscles. (NOT Having stamina, the ability to keep the body going, means to have efficient muscles.)
277. A lot of the work you do in English and other subjects involves working in groups.
278. Learning a school subject entails learning the language in which that subject is expressed.
279. We need a sharp knife for cutting bread.
280. This is not designed for carrying people.
281. He left his family behind with the intention of travelling for a while in Europe.
282. It would be five years before he had any hope/possibility of receiving his doctorate. (NOT It would be five years before he had any hope/possibility to receive his doctorate.)
283. The idea of videoconferencing is to draw together people without having to spend time and money travelling large distances.
284. Is this exhibition worth seeing?
285. There’s no/little point in having brains if you can’t use them. OR It’s no use/good having brains if you can’t use them.
286. Children can’t make these choices, without receiving help in how to choose. (NOT Children can’t make these choices, without to receive help in how to choose.)
287. I thanked her for helping me yesterday.
288. We don’t approve of hunting.
289. Excuse me for interrupting, but I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation.
290. He insisted on discussing practical details together.
291. I look forward to seeing you at the festival.
292. We are getting accustomed/used to living
293. They have a lot more empathy when it comes to handling
294. We are excited about his arrival.
295. Who was responsible for his resistance to the plan?
296. I hope I’ll find you working when I come back. (NOT I hope I’ll find your working when I come back.)
297. I noticed Mary and her parents driving down the road. (NOT I noticed Mary’s and her parents’ driving down the road.)
298. You can see Sam’s making an effort. = You can see (that) Sam is making an effort.
299. You can see Sam making an effort.
300. Ann’s/Her leaving surprised all of us.
301. She suggested their earning their living abroad.
302. We enjoyed Mimi’s playing the piano.
303. She liked the idea of him/his sitting at her kitchen table.
304. I’m fond of them/their dancing.
305. Did he mention Eve(’s) not accepting the offer?
306. I can’t imagine Mr and Mrs Brown wearing (NOT I can’t imagine Mr and Mrs Brown’s wearing jeans.)
307. (On/After) opening the door, she saw what was inside.
308. Having opened the door, she saw what was inside.
309. Not knowing what to say, I remained silent.
310. Not having been careful enough, I left the cage open and the parrot flew out. (NOT Not having been careful enough, the parrot flew out of the cage.)
311. My father being a musician, I’ve got used to going to concerts since my childhood.
312. Who is the woman talking to James?
313. I intend turning/to turn the upstairs area into a flat.
314. She is just beginning/starting to enjoy the game. (NOT She is just beginning/starting enjoying the game.)
315. The teachers soon started to realise that I had this huge fascination for birds. (NOT The teachers soon started realising that I had this huge fascination for birds.)
316. It is useless trying/to try to co-operate with people who cannot keep their word.
317. It was difficult for him to move in his new boots. (NOT It was difficult for him moving in his new boots.)
318. It’s useless to go on pretending. (NOT It’s useless going on pretending.)
319. It is fun having/to have a party with a special theme, and it also gives ideas for cakes, decorations, and presents.
320. It was a mistake giving/to give him responsibilities.
321. It’s a tragedy losing/to lose so much money.
322. It was a pleasure to read/reading East of Eden by Steinbeck.
323. It was a pleasure for me to read East of Eden by Steinbeck.
324. She is afraid of climbing
325. She was afraid to climb that mountain with us.
326. ‘I deserved this’, I remember telling = I remember that I told this to myself.
327. I can remember my childhood being
328. I hope she will remember to call me back.
329. She went on talking and I half-listened, to be able to make a response if she stopped.
330. After graduating in law from, he went on to pass the Law Society Finals Course.
331. Working with children means having to be patient.
332. I meant to call you, but I forgot.
333. When he stopped smoking, he put weight on.
334. Then they stopped to have a cigarette.
335. Try drinking white wine mixed with sparkling mineral water or soda. (Drinking is not hard.)
336. He tried to fix the car, but he couldn’t.
337. Do you feel like going to the theatre on Friday?
338. I spent a lot of time making a birthday cake for him.
339. He agreed to see me at ten o'clock
340. They promised to read my report today
341. I suggest paying by check, it's safer than cash
342. He offered to make dinner for us.
343. He put off seeing her until very late in the afternoon.
344. I refused to pay for the repairs.
345. I've finished reading that book at last!
346. We decided to go to the cinema instead
347. I enjoyed the play. The acting was very good.
348. I love going to her class, her teaching is never boring.
349. He's my favourite writer, his writing is wonderful.
350. His complain is getting on my nerves. He's never happy.
351. They have terrible debts. Their spending is out of control
352. It's a very fit team. Their training is very intensive.
353. I can still remember visiting my grandparents fifty years ago.
354. Please, remember to feed the dog while I'm away
355. I'll never forget seeing that van Gogh exhibition in New York
356. Don't forget to post my letters, please.
357. I regret lending him the money. He never paid it back.
358. We regret to inform you that your application has been refused.
359. I'll just finish cleaning the kitchen then I'll stop.
360. She suggested having dinner at her house.
361. She doesn't mind doing the boring jobs.
362. He keeps asking me to go out with him.
363. He has given up smoking.
364. He's very good at getting me to do what he wants
365. He insisted on being refunded immediately.
366. He failed. He's very bad at doing exams.
367. He'll never forget spending so much money on his first computer.
368. Don't forget to spend money on the tickets
369. Go on reading the text.
370. Go on to read the text.
371. You have forgotten your homework again. That means phoning your mother.
372. I meant to phone your mother, but my mobile didn't work
373. I regret being late for school.
374. We regret to inform you that the flight has beeen delayed for another two hours
375. I remember switching off the lights when I went on holiday.
376. Remember to switch off the lights when you go on holiday
377. I stopped
378. I stopped to smoke.
379. I tried taking an aspirin but it didn't help.
380. Try to be quiet when you come home late.
381. I like reading= I like to read books.
382. I like riding my bike.
383. I like to do my homework in the afternoon. (I think, it is good to do my homework in the afternoon).I like watching films.
384. I would like to watch the film.
385. I'm afraid of having an accident.
386. I'm afraid to go by bike on this road. = I'm afraid of going by bike on this road.
387. The window needs
388. He is used to (He still smokes.)
389. He used to (He does not smoke any more.)
390. Are you interested in studying English?
391. 'I'm scared of swimming in the sea.'
392. 'Thanks for giving me a ride.'
393. 'My brothers good at playing'
394. 'How about taking the bus?'
395. 'I'm not interested in reading'
396. Smoking damages your health.
397. I like surfing on the Web.
398. Are you interested in working for us?
399. Pam is very good at typing letters.
400. It has stopped raining.
401. I dread meeting the boss.
402. Tom regretted having changed jobs.
403. The acountant pretended to be working.
404. The boss refused to give us a day off.
405. He forgot what to say.
406. Do you know how to play the piano?
407. I don't know whether to tell him or not.
408. Tell me how to do this exercise. I don't know what to do.
409. Arnold seems to have enjoyed
410. Arnold seems to be enjoying
411. He doesn't dare to ask for a raise. He doesn't dare ask for a raise.
412. I would like to be my own boss.
413. I can't bear getting up I can't bear to get up early.
414. I like playing polo.
415. I like to go to the dentist's twice a year.
416. He has stopped smoking
417. He stopped to look at the shop window.
418. Did you remember to feed the cat?
419. Yes, I remember feeding the cat before leaving for work.
420. It might be worth phoning the station to check the time of the train.
421. It's no use trying to escape.
422. I can't stand being stuck in traffic jams.
423. She couldn't help falling in love with him.
424. I bought some new running shoes.
425. They have a swimming pool in their back yard.
426. I am giving Sally a driving lesson.
427. When will you get around to it?
428. When will you get around to mowing the grass?
429. She didn't really take to it.
430. She didn't really take to studying English.
431. I am used to it.
432. I am used to waiting for buses.
433. I look forward to it.
434. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
435. Jim ended up buying a new TV after his old one broke.
436. He kept on asking for money.
437. She always puts off going to the dentist.
438. When will you give up smoking?
439. In spite of missing the train, we arrived on time.
440. There's no point in waiting.
441. My father decided against postponing his trip to Hungary.
442. We arrived in Madrid after driving all night.
443. She avoided him by walking on the opposite side of the road.
444. She is good at painting.
445. Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
446. One of life's pleasures is having breakfast in bed.
447. The hardest thing about learning English is understanding the gerund.
448. One of his duties is attending meetings.
449. Smoking causes lung cancer.
450. Brushing your teeth is important.
451. Flying makes me nervous.
452. Hunting tigers is dangerous.
453. Eating people is wrong.
454. I found this pie by dumpster-diving.
455. My uncle does a lot of bird-watching.
456. We are going to the swimming pool.
457. I took her to her driving lessons.
458. I can imagine drifting away in a balloon.
459. They hate milking cows.
460. He enjoys walking.
461. I like cooking.
462. He learns music by listening to the chords.
463. I was the fastest at climbing the rope.
464. She is good at painting.
465. Can you sneeze without opening your mouth?
466. Your knitting it beautiful.
467. Walking is good for you.
468. Driving too fast is dangerous.
469. Eating people is wrong.
470. His economics class is boring.
471. This movie is so exciting!
472. Did you read that amazing book?
473. Sally lay listening to the bugs in the grass.
474. I cook listening to the radio.
475. He walks reading his newspaper.
476. She sat looking at the sea.
477. I would like to see you knitting sometime.
478. I couldn't hear her singing because of the noise.
479. I watched her painting Sarah's portrait.
480. We saw him swimming across the pond.
481. I would have been leaving.
482. We would be staying.
483. They will be coming.
484. She was waiting.
485. He is painting.
486. It was difficult to answer the question.
487. It would seem awkward to call her again.
488. Here the noun is the object of the infinitive:
489. The question was difficult to answer.
490. A good translator is hard to find.
491. It was a difficult question to answer.
492. It's a big house to clean.
493. It looked impossible for me to finish on time.
494. It is necessary for this door to be locked.
495. It is very kind of you to come with me to the embassy.
496. It was stupid of him to press the emergency button.
497. It was too difficult (for me) to answer the question.
498. The question was too difficult to answer.
499. It was too difficult a question to answer.
500. It was a difficult enough question to answer even for a native speaker.
501. Manuela got to the station too late to catch the train.
502. Manuela did not get to the station early enough to catch the train.
503. I didn't have enough money to buy that beautiful sweater.
504. The little boy was afraid to jump.
505. He was ashamed to speak to her again.
506. We were happy to see
507. I am glad to have helped you.
508. Our company is pleased to offer you a job as a financial risk manager.
509. I am proud to announce this year's winner.
510. Aren't you sad to hear that?
511. I'm sorry to disturb you.
512. She has the ability to achieve good grades at university.
513. I had an urge to put salt into his tea when he wasn't looking
514. I am always ready to eat blueberry pie with whipped cream.
515. I promised to lend him my golf clubs in time for the competition
516. He is such a bad driver that I refused to get into his car.
517. Everybody else was laughing but I failed to appreciate the joke.
518. You don't need to be a millionaire to be happy.
519. Nobody felt inclined to argue with the gunman.
520. He had re-married and desired to have a child with his new wife.
521. She felt unable to speak to her father after the divorce.
522. He was permitted to smoke just one cigar after supper.
523. There was no way of stopping him from getting behind the steering wheel when under the influence of alcohol.
524. There was no way to stop him getting behind the steering wheel when under the influence of alcohol.
525. His refusal to listen to my advice resulted in a drink-driving conviction.
526. Her readiness to sample everything that was put in front of her on the dining table resulted in her becoming a very good cook.
527. They fulfilled their promise to buy their daughter a pony.
528. His failure to gain a certificate was ascribed to pure laziness.
529. There is no need / reason to stay in bed. You are not ill.
530. I had no desire / inclination to attempt white-water rafting. I found it far too scary.
531. You will have a chance / an opportunity to try out all sorts of water sports on this adventure holiday.
532. She demonstrated no little skill in bringing the boat into the harbour in such a rough sea.
533. He shows an aptitude for (working with) figures and is destined to become an accountant.
534. There is a lot of work to do around the farm. (There is a lot of work that we need to do around the farm.)
535. I have some e-mails to write. (I have some e-mails that I have to write.)
536. She had two more clients to call that afternoon. (She had two more clients that she had to call that afternoon.)
537. Let's get something to eat. (Let's get something that we can eat.)
538. It's a pity (for them) to lose such a good player.
539. It's a privilege (for me) to be invited to this conference.
540. It would be a mistake (for you) to hire
541. It's a pleasure (for us) to have you here.
542. The ability to cooperate with others is as important as managing on our own.
543. Our decision to close the firm was a difficult one to make.
544. We were surprised at his offer to take us home.
545. As a result of his failure to pay the mortgage, his house was foreclosed.
546. She showed no willingness to help.
547. After having a shower, I waited for Steven.
548. The tablet must not be taken before getting up in the morning.
549. I manage it by working much longer than 40-hour weeks.
550. In spite of studying a lot he didn't pass the exams.
551. What was her reaction on hearing the news?
552. He told the joke without laughing.
553. They are afraid of losing the match.
554. Pat is angry about walking in the rain.
555. John is good at working in the garden.
556. He is clever at skateboarding.
557. The girl is crazy about playing
558. He is disappointed about seeing such a bad report.
559. We are excited about making our own film.
560. Sandy is famous for singing
561. I'm fed up with being treated as a child.
562. Hannah is fond of going to parties.
563. She is glad about getting married again.
564. The children are not happy about seeing a doctor.
565. Are you interested in writing poems?
566. Joe is keen on drawing.
567. She is proud of riding a snowboard.
568. We're sick of sitting around like this.
569. He's sorry for eating in the lesson.
570. I'm tired of waiting for you.
571. She is used to smoking.
572. I'm worried about making
573. What is the advantage of farming over hunting?
574. There's a chance of catching a cold these days.
575. There's a choice between flying to London Heathrow or Stansted.
576. Peggy is in danger of making a mistake.
577. He has difficulty in texting.
578. He is in doubt about buying the correct software for his computer system.
579. There's little hope of catching the new Corvette.
580. I like the idea of setting up a new email account.
581. There's no interest in writing
582. This is a simple method of finding
583. There's some opportunity of bringing her parents together again.
584. These wheels offer the possibility of riding
585. He has the problem of swimming too slow.
586. There's a real reason for winning the contest.
587. There's a risk of digging too deep.
588. He was in trouble for stealing.
589. This is a new way of building a wall.
590. They were accused of breaking into a shop.
591. I agree with playing
592. They apologize for being
593. She doesn't believe in getting lost in the wood.
594. The reporter is blamed for writing bad stories.
595. She complains about bullying.
596. Do you concentrate on reading or writing?
597. I wanted to congratulate you on making such a good speech.
598. He is not sure how to cope with getting
599. They decided against stealing the car.
600. Success may depend on becoming more patient.
601. Sue dreams of being a pop star.
602. They feel like going to bed.
603. You must get used to working long hours.
604. The girls insisted on going out with Mark.
605. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon.
606. How can I prevent Kate from working in this shop?
607. He doesn't rely on winning in the casino.
608. How then can I succeed in studying chemistry?
609. The firm specialized in designing
610. I stopped Andrew from smoking.
611. They often talk about travel(l)ing to New Zealand.