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Easter holiday rephrasing exercices

Per a la correcció i les respostes envieu-me un correu.
Bones Festes
Conditionals
100. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's articles.
101. He was too slow to win the race.
102. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.
103. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily.
104. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast.
105. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do
106. She's too young to get a driving licence.
107. They lost the match because of the heavy rain.
108. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times.
109. He makes so many mistakes because he doesn't work more slowly.
110. I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me.
Passive
200. Someone must tell him about the accident.
201. They are going to rebuid the Town Hall.
202. People expect Barça will get to the final.
203. Nobody could find the lost climber.
204. The police have arrested the thieves.
205. Jane gave me a present for my birthday.
206. They are building a new car park in the neighbourhood.
207. I went to the hairdresser and he cut my hair.
208. People thought that Jimmi Hendrix was a genius.
209. People believe King Arthur lived in the 9th century.
210. People expect that Rodrigo Rato will resign due to the BBVA scandal.
Reported Speech
300. "I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.
301. "Would you like a cup of tea? she said to the girls.
302. "What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.
303. "I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus" she said.
304. "Thank you for the postcard you sent me," she said to Jane.
305. "What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.
306. "I'll show you when I finish," he said.
307. "The film had already started when Peter arrived," she said.
308. "I was having a shower when the phone rang," she said.
309. "You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
310. Then Pierce Brosnan said: "My name's Bond. James Bond."
Relative clauses
400. I bought a house. It was advertised in the local paper.
401. Mary works in our office. Her husband is a plastic surgeon.
402. Venice is a wonderful place. We spent our last holiday there.
403. He showed us how to create a computer-based game. It was very interesting.
404. I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is an amazing book.
405. That's the boy. I told you about him last night.
406. They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it.
407. Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
408. They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
409. My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
410. There's the lady. Her dog was killed.
Modals
500. I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.
501. If I were you I would tell him the truth.
502. It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.
503. Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.
504. It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.
505. Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.
506. I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.
507. Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.
508. I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.
509. Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.
510. Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

Homework for 20th April

Alex, Javier, Claudia, Marina C., Sara, Marta, Albert, Victor choose a picture from the post "Photos 1"
Marc, Estefania, Lara, Isabel, Marina M., Laura,Inés and Mónica choose a picture from the post "Photos 2"

Photos 2

Photos 1

Passive rephrasing answers

Please, notice that you could be asked to change sentences 2, 3, 4 and 9 beginning with "It is believed that...." , in this case simply add the words after "that":
"It is thought that Jimi Hendrix was a genius"
"It is believed that King Arthur lived...."
"It is expected that Rodrigo Rato will resign..."

1. I went to the hairdresser and he cut my hair.
I had my hair cut (at the hairdresser's)
2. People thought that Jimmi Hendrix was a genius.
Jimi Hendrix was thought to be a genius
3. People believe King Arthur lived in the 9th century.
King Arthur is believe to have lived in the 9th century
4. People expect that Rodrigo Rato will resign due to the BBVA scandal.
Rodrigo Rato is expected to resign due to the BBVA scandal
5. A professional photographer will take all my wedding photographs.
I will have my wedding photographs taken (by a professional photographer)
6. They told Peter not to play such loud music.
Peter was told not to play such loud music
7. Everybody should read this article carefully.
This article should be read carefully
8. Bob sold the house in the hill to Mr Brown.
The house in the hill was sold to Mr Brown by Bob
9. People believe that the Loch Ness Monster really existed.
The Loch Ness monster is believed to have really existed
10. They sacked Mary last week.
Mary was sacked last week

Realtive clauses rephrasing answers

1. Helen, who had a car accident,has just arrived
2. They've sold the grocery where I used to go shopping
3. My sister, whose children love watching films, has won a DVD player
4. There's the lady whose dog was killed
5. I have a friend who is a wonderful skater
6. The boy, who broke the window, ran away. (també podria ser sense commes)
7. Scrabble, which I play every weekend, is a very enjoyable game.
8. Camilo José Cela ,who wrote Viaje a La Alcarria, died a few months ago
9. Vielha, where I usually spend my summer holidays, is a nice village in the Pyrenees
10. He received the parcel which he was waiting for.