MIXED REPHRASING

1. Mary swims faster than Peter. Peter… 2. I hadn’t expected this task to be so difficult. This task … 3. I have never read such an interesting book. This is … 4. Gerard plays tennis twice a week. …? 5. She visited her parents yesterday. …? 6. No other fictional secret agent is so famous as James Bond. James Bond is … 7. He knows how to play golf. He … 8. Germany is richer than India. India … 9. They came to live here two years ago. They have… 10. You can’t have a bicycle. You aren’t … 11. I haven’t seen Mary for a long time. It’s a long time… 12. We walked the dog and then we had lunch. BY the time… 13. The water was too cold for me to swim. The water wasn’t … 14. I finished the book in three days. It took… 15. Jennifer started teaching three years ago. Jennifer has… 16. The last time I saw her was three months ago. I haven’t … 17. I haven’t been to France since 1998. The last … 18. The lesson finished and then John arrived. By the time… 19. Madrid is 70 km far from Toledo. …? 20. James is so rich that he could buy anything. James is such … 21. Do you want to stay with me for a week? Would you __. 22. Why don’t we go to the zoo tomorrow morning? What about __. 23. Will you open the door for me please? Would you mind ___. 24. Remember to post this letter. Don’t ___. 25. Let’s try the wine Blanca has brought. Why don’t we _____. 26. I’m sorry I’m late. I apologise ___. 27. I’ll post the letter for you, if you like. Would you ___? 28. Paul hasn’t smoked for three years. Paul gave ___. 29. Going on holiday in the summer is very exciting. It ___. 30. Roberto managed to sell his motorbike at a high price. They succeeded ___. 31. Playing with a video game is very boring. It is ___. 32. What did the teacher do to pass her driving test? How did she ____. 33. “I’ll read your report as soon as I can”. She promised me ___. 34. Rocío feels happy when she receives e-mails from her friends. Receiving e-mails __. 35. It is very rewarding to teach young children. Teaching …

36. The slave was longing for his freedom. The slave was looking ____. 37. You’d rather not lie in the sun for such a long time. I advise ____. 38. Barça managed to get to the championship semifinal. Barça succeeded____. 39. I ride by bicycle to school because I don’t want to damage the environment. * I ride by

bicycle to school to avoid _____. 40. “Why don’t you go to the police, Julia?”- he said. He suggested __ . 41. There’s no need to take a taxi: we’re late anyway. Its no use ___. 42. You were very kind helping me with my English. It was very kind of you ____. 43. The teacher didn’t want to accept a present from his students. Ana refused __. 44. If I were you I would play the market. I advise __. 45. “Don’t forget to study irregular verbs” he said. He reminded __. 46. I won’t eat the beans. The boy refused __. 47. Learning English is very easy. * It is __. 48. It isn’t difficult to cheat, we’ve done it before. We’re used __.

49. “I cheated in English”- admitted Alvaro. Alvaro admitted __. 50. Lucía crossed the street so as not to say hello. Lucía crossed the street to __. 51. She likes reading comics very much. She is very __. 52. Going out on Saturday night is very exciting. It is __. 53. Playing with a video console is very boring. It is __. 54. Working late is bad for health. It __. 55. Remember to sign as soon as you finish. Don’t __. 56. How long do you have to walk to Urda? How long does __? 57. During my school years I played basketball, now I never do it. I used __. 58. Although Antonio was tired, he went out anyway. In __. 59. Parking is not permitted here. You are _______ 60. “Go on Jack, apply for the job”. Sally encouraged________________ 61. Brenda really hates studying. Brenda can’t____________________ 62. It’s a pity you didn’t see the game. I wish____ 63. Why don’t we go to a concert tonight? How ___ 64. You should forget about buying that car. You’d better... 65. She has never been to the club before. It’s the first time... 66. Could you pass me the salt?. Would you ... 67. Do you think Mary would like ________ (go) to the cinema with me? 68. It’s no use ________ (complain) 69. My grandmother is very fond _____ her grandchildren 70. Shall we invite her?. Let’s... 71. It’s forbidden to smoke here. You... 72. Tom is fatter than Sam. Sam isn’t... 73. This is the __________ (good) food I’ve ever tried 74. Call the fire brigade! The house is _____ fire. 75. It’s dangerous to drive at high speed. Driving... 76. She went out _____ (buy) some milk 77. It’s worth __________ (work) long hours. 78. He’s good _________ speaking English 79. It’s compulsory to wear uniforms. Students... 80. The chicken crossed the road __________ (get) to the other side 81. Children are very noisy. How... 82. Do you believe _____ ghosts? 83. He won’t help you if you don’t ask him. Unless... 84. It’s the first time she has read Tolstoy. She has never... 85. The water is too cold to swim in. The water isn’t... 86. He promised __________ (be) back at 10. 87. I can’t help ________ (cry) when I see romantic films 88. My sister is afraid ___________ heights 89. Why don’t we phone Jane? Shall... 90. He phoned __________ (invite) us to dinner 91. A horse is bigger than a dog. A dog isn’t ... 92. That’s __________ (bad) film I’ve ever seen 93. I advise you to stop eating chocolate. You... 94. It’s the worst headache I’ve ever had. I have never had... 95. She was glad __________ (see) him 96. You’ll have to get used to ______________(get) up early 97. It’s a pity he isn’t here. If only... 98. It’s a pity I don’t have my exam results. I wish.