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Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. Shall we eat in a restaurant in town? Would you like 2. Employees cant smoke in the premises.

. Employees arent 3. Why dont they believe me? he wondered. He 4. In spite of having a new car, Pete seldom uses it. Although 5. Jane asked me if I would have a cup of tea. Jane asked me, 6. We have very little money left, so well have to stay in this weekend. If 7. You should write your report on the computer. Your report ... 8. The blind man was helped to cross the road by the little boy scout. The little boy scout 9. I would like to be as self-confident as you are, Jim said to his uncle. Jim 10. He married a woman. She was a rich widow. The woman 11. Its a pity we must work today. I wish... 12. Youll have trouble in the exam unless you practise your writing. If 13. I heard you the first time. Its not necessary for you to repeat it. I heard you the first time. You 14. The man is my neighbour. His cat broke my bottles of milk. The man 15. The children gave Robert an expensive pipe as a present. Robert 16. The computer is broken. I must get someone to fix it. The computer is broken .I must have ... 17. Dont make a noise! My parents are asleep, Sue whispered. Sue ... 18. We can send him the letter because we dont know where he lives. As ... Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence. The river Nile is 6966 Km long. The boss will fly to Japan in September. The new pupil comes from Italy. His girlfriend does karate twice a week. 1

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision The question was so difficult! It was ... 2. He likes people to respect him. He likes to .. 3. Will the investigation take place next week?, the reporter inquired. The reporter ... 4. Has he sent all the invitations? Have 5. I suppose she missed the nine-oclock train. She must 6. You are running away from a man. He is too old to catch you. The man 7. It is possible that Albert tried to call you Albert ... 8. The teacher asked me why I hadnt brought my books. Why 9. The burglar tied her up. He didnt want her to call the police The burglar tied her up so that 10. The last time I had a job interview was four months ago I havent ... 11. I have found the letter. You were looking for it yesterday. I have found ... 12. They put out the fire, so the building was not destroyed. If ... 13. Id rather work than study. I prefer 14. Where did you buy that beautiful dress, Marian? said Robert. Robert 15. Our new secretary is going to file these reports. These reports 16. Has the doctor warned you about the health risks? Have you ... 17. How often do you water these flowers? Patricia said to the gardener. Patricia 18. What is the meaning of this word? What does Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence The train for Birmingham leaves at 2:35. She uses that knife for chopping meat. These students have been studying German for three years. The Pacific Ocean is 4026 meters deep. 2 1.

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. He lives in a house near the pier. The house 2. He will probably get a good job He is likely 3. Unless it stops raining, we wont go out. If 4. It's a long time since I last visited my grandparents. I have ... 5. The meal was too cold. The meal wasnt... 6. It wasn't necessary for you to help me with the luggage. You... 7. Some dogs bark loudly. They seldom bite. The dogs 8. My wife is nursing the baby. The baby 9. You'd better not leave your baggage unattended. You... 10. Don't put this t-shirt in the drawer, Mary, said her mother. Her mother ... 11. She wont turn round unless you call out her name. If 12. You should ask someone to press your clothes. You should have 13. They spoke Russian because they didnt want anybody to understand them. They spoke Russian so that 14. London has many beautiful parks. There are 15. Don't forget to bring some warm clothes. Remember ... 16. No other time of the year is better than the holiday. The holiday .. 17. Mrs Lynn asked me if I had sent the letter the day before. Mrs Lynn asked me, 18. These rooms must be cleaned twice a day. Someone Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence o Marys new dress is pale pink. o The Empire State Building is 1250 feet high. o My sisters daughters name is Alice. o There are about forty-five books on that shelf. 3

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. Peter was fined for speed-driving yesterday. It's the third time this month. It's the third ... 2. Im saving up because I want to buy a better house. Im saving up in 3. You should tell them immediately. If I 4. Ohran Pamuk was born in Istanbul. He received the Nobel Prize in 2006. Ohran Pamuk, ... 5. Can you help me? he said to me. He 6. Wait for me here. I want ... 7. Sarah started to work in this project three weeks ago. Sarah has ... 8. Dont forget to post the letter on your way home. Remember 9. Well finish the exams in two weeks time. Im looking forward to it. Im looking forward to 10. Living here in winter can be rather lonesome. It can ... 11. I didnt know you were here. That is why I came later. If I 12. Did you tell us everything you know about the riot? the policeman told me. The policeman wanted to know 13. Maybe Liz went to the nearest village on bike. Liz 14. Paris is a nice city. I spent there my last holidays. Paris, 15. Most TV programmes are more boring than a good book. Most TV programmes are not ... 16. You must see the film, it's great!, Sarah told me. Sarah recommended ... 17. I listened to a lecturer yesterday. He didnt tell anything interesting. The lecturer 18. You mustnt light cigarettes at a filling station. Cigarettes Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence: o The main square is only a few yards from my house. o I rejected the invitation because I was very tired. o It took her only two days to read the novel. o Madrid is 412 Km far from Alicante. 4

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. Why didnt you ask anyone to clean your suit? Why didnt you have 2. He didnt put on the radio so as not to wake up the baby. He didnt put on the radio because 3. She arrived late. Her friends left before she arrived. By the time... 4. Few men in the world have been wealthier than Onassis. Onassis was one of 5. The new janitor wanted to know how the lift worked. The new janitor asked, How 6. I dont have much money. Its a pity I cant travel to the Caribbean. If I 7. Did you tell us the truth? Inspector Lawson said to the robber. Inspector Lawson 8. We will ask a painter to paint our front door. We will have 9. That is the boy. I lent my book to him. That is ... 10.You can't use the swimming-pool after 9.30. You are ... 11.Shall I put your suitcase here? Do you want ... 12.Will you turn down the radio, please? Would you mind ... 13.I think rafting is more dangerous than bungee-jumping. I think bungee-jumping is not ... 14.I haven't seen a good film for ages. It's 15.Im going to ask someone to repair my car. Im going to have 16.She asked me for help because she didnt know what to do As 17.She thinks most students work less than they should She thinks most students dont 18.Shall we go for a swim?, said my brother. My brother suggested ... Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence: The captain ordered the soldiers to stay there. Her son works as a photographer. Shes sharing a flat with some friends. Shell tell them as soon as they arrive. 5

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. It's late. They will leave before we arrive. By the time ... 2. Two trees were struck by a lightning last night. A lightning 3. Ive worked in this office for ten years. I think I deserve a rise, said the clerk The clerk 4. The weather wasn't as good as we expected. The weather was ... 5. In spite of their love, Romeo and Juliet had a tragic destiny. Although ... 6. Prisons have high walls. Otherwise prisoners would escape. Prisons have high walls so that 7. They decided to stay overnight because the journey was long. Since ... 8. Did Helen give you the note yesterday? said Tom. Tom 9. We'll finish the exams next week. We're looking forward to it. We're looking forward ... 10. The new library will be opened in October. They 11. The computer was stolen because nobody saw the thief. If someone 12. People think that she wrote these letters. It is 13. Remember to switch off the lights. Dont forget 14. He sent the children into the garden because he wanted to clean the house peacefully. He sent the children into the garden in 15. It may hail or it may not, said the shepherd. The shepherd 16. He cant play tennis properly unless he uses his favourite racket. If 17. Agnes started collecting stamps many years ago. Agnes has 18. The policeman told the drivers to stay in their cars. Please, Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence: She smokes fifteen cigarettes a day. The cat sat on the grandfathers cushion. Shes in her twenties. That wallet is Peters. 6

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision 1. If the tickets dont arrive, we wont be able to go. Unless 2. She didnt have anything to read because shed finished the last book from her library. As 3. How long will it take your friends to get here? Simon said to Victoria. Simon 4. We were talking about a book last week. It is a best seller in Britain. The book 5. I met her two years ago. I remember. I remember 6. If I were you, Id stop smoking. He advised 7. Lulu bought a fish. The fish smelled awful. The fish 8. They came to live here six years ago. They have 9. He learned Latin because he wanted to help his daughter. He learned Latin so as 10. People say he will be the mayor next month. It is 11. Give me the scissors, please, and dont cut yourself with them, my mother said to me. My mother 12. The chairman spoke very slowly. He wanted everybody to understand him. The chairman spoke very slowly so that 13. A restaurant is a place. People go there to have their meals. A restaurant 14. Who has broken the glasses that I bought yesterday? said Mrs Lynn to the maidservant. Mrs Lynn 15. The tailor is shortening my trousers. Im 16. Im sorry I couldnt get tickets for the theatre. I wish 17. We didnt get tickets because we arrived too late. If 18. They are repairing the lift this week. The lift Write a question for the underlined part of the sentence: Shes waiting for her friends. The trousers cost 30. He likes pop music. There are 31 students in his class. 7

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision. SOLUCIONES Pgina 1


1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Would you like to eat in a restaurant in town? Employees arent allowed to smoke in the premises He wondered why they didnt believe him. Although Peter [he] has (got) a new car, he [Peter] seldom uses it. Jane asked me, Will you have a cup of tea? If we had more money [If we hadnt so little money], we wouldnt have to stay in town this weekend 7. Your report should be written on the computer. 8. The little boyscout helped the blind man to cross the road. 9. Jim said to his uncle (that) he would like to be as self-confident as he [his uncle] was. 10. The woman {that [who/m] }he married was a rich widow. 11. I wish we didnt have to work today. 12. If you dont practise your writing, you will have trouble in the exam. 13. I heard you the first time. You neednt [dont have to] repeat it. 14. The man whose cat broke my bottles of milk is my neighbour. 15. Robert was given an expensive pipe (by the children) as a present 16. The computer is broken .I must have it fixed. 17. Sue told [asked] them not to make a noise because her parents were asleep. 18. As we dont know where he lives, we cant send him the letter. How long is the River Nile? When will the boss fly to Japan? Where does the new pupil come from? How often does his girlfriend do karate?

16. Have you been warned about the health risks? 17. Patricia asked the gardener how often he watered those flowers. 18. What does this word mean?
What time does the train for Birmingham leave? What does she use that knife for? How long have these students been studying German? How deep is the Pacific Ocean?

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1. The house where he lives is near the pier. 2. He is likely to get a good job. 3. If it doesnt stop raining, we wont go out. 4. I have not visited my grandparents for a long time. 5. The meal wasnt hot enough. 6. You neednt have helped [didnt have to help] me with the luggage. 7. The dogs that [which] bark loudly seldom bite. 8. The baby is being nursed by my wife. 9. You shouldnt leave your baggage unattended. 10. Her mother told Mary not to put the [that] t-shirt in the drawer. 11. If you dont call out her name, she wont turn round. 12. You should have your clothes pressed. 13. They spoke Russian so that nobody could understand [understood] them. 14. There are many beautiful parks in London. 15. Remember to bring some warm clothes. 16. The holiday is the best time of the year. 17. Mrs Lynn asked me, Did you send the letter yesterday? 18. Someone must clean these room twice a day. o What colour is Marys new dress? o How high is the Empire State Building? o What is your sisters daughters name? o How many books are there on that shelf?

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
It was such a difficult question! He likes to be respected. The reporter inquired [asked] if the investigation would take place the following week. Have all the invitations been sent? She must have missed the nine-oclock train. The man [who(m) / that] you are running from is too old to catch you. / The man from whom you are running is too old to catch you. 7. Albert may have tried to call. 8. Why didnt you bring [havent you brought] your books? asked the teacher. 9. The burglar tied her up so that she couldnt call the police / she didnt call the police. 10. I havent had a job interview for four months. 11. I have found the letter [that/which] you were looking for yesterday. 12. If they hadnt put out the fire, the building would have been destroyed. 13. I prefer working to studying. 14. Robert asked Marian where she had bought that beautiful dress. 15. These reports are going to be filed by our new secretary.

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It's the third time this month that Peter has been fined for speed-driving. Im saving up in order to buy a better house. If I were you, Id tell them immediately. Ohran Pamuk, who received the Nobel Prize in 2006, was born in Istanbul. Orahn Pamuk, who was born in Istanbul, received the Nobel Prize in 2006. He asked me if I could help him. I want you to wait for me here. Sarah has been working on this project for three weeks. Remember to post the letter on your way home. Im looking forward to finishing the exams. It can be rather lonesome to live here in winter.

Rephrasing 2 Bachillerato. Revision. SOLUCIONES


o o o o 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. If I had known you were here, I wouldnt have come later. The policeman wanted to know if I had told them everything I knew about the riot. Liz may have gone to the nearest village on bike. Paris, where I spent my last holidays, is a nice city. Most TV programmes are not so [as] entertaining [amusing] as a good book. Sarah recommended seeing the film / Sarah recommended me to see the film. The lecturer [that / who(m)] I listened to yesterday didnt tell anything interesting. Cigarettes mustnt be lit at a filling station. How far is the main square from your house? Why did you reject the invitation? How long did it take her to read the novel? How far is Madrid from Alicante? Why didnt you have your suit cleaned? He didnt put on the radio because he didnt want to wake up the baby. By the time she arrived, her friends had left. Onassis was one of the wealthiest men in the world. The new janitor asked, How does the lift work? If I had more [much] money, Id be able to travel to the Caribbean. Inspector Lawson asked the robber if he had told them the truth We will have our front door painted. That is the boy [that / who] I lent my book to. You are not allowed to use the swimming-pool alter 9:30. Do you want me to put your suitcase here? Would you mind turning down the radio, please? I think bungee-jumping is not so [as] dangerous as rafting. It's [been] ages since I last saw a good film. Im going to have my car repaired. As she didnt know what to do, she asked me for help. She thinks most students dont study so [as] much as they should. My brother suggested going for a swim. Who ordered the soldiers to stay there? What does her son do? / What is her sons job? Who is she sharing a flat with? When will she tell them? By the time we arrive, they will have left. A lightning struck two trees last night. The clerk said hed worked in the office for ten years and he thought he deserved a rise. The weather was worse than we expected. Although they loved each other, Romeo and Juliet had a tragic destiny. /Althought they were [deeply] in love, Romeo and Juliet had a tragic destiny. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. xviii. Prisons have high walls so that prisoners cant escape. Since the journey was long, they decided to stay overnight. Tom asked if Helen had given me [him / her] the note the day before. We're looking forward to finishing the exams next week. They will open the new library in October. If someone had seen the thief, the computer wouldnt have been stolen. It is thought that she wrote these letters. Dont forget to switch off the lights. He sent the children into the garden in order to clean the house peacefully. The shepherd said that it might hail or it might not. If he doesnt use his favourite racket, he cant play tennis properly. Agnes has been collecting stamps for many years. Please, stay in your cars, the policeman said. How many cigarettes a day does she smoke? Where did the cat sit? How old is she? Whose is that wallet?

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1. Unless the tickets arrive, we wont be able to go. 2. As shed finished the last book from her library, she didnt have anything to read. 3. Simon asked Victoria how long it would take her friends to get there. 4. The book [that/which]we were talking about last week is a best seller in Britain. 5. I remember meeting her two years ago. 6. He advised me [him/ her] to stop smoking. 7. The fish that [which] Lulu bought smelled awful. 8. They have been living here for six years. 9. He learned Latin so as to help his daughter. 10. It is said he will be the mayor next month. 11. My mother asked [told] me to give her the scissors and [warned me] not to cut myself with them. 12. The chairman spoke very slowly so that everybody could understand him. 13. A restaurant is a place where people go to have their meals. 14. Mrs Lynn asked the maidservant who had broken the glasses that she had bought the day before. 15. Im having my trousers shortened. 16. I wish I had been able to get tickets for the theatre. 17. If we hadnt arrived so [too] late, we would have got tickets. 18. The lift is being repaired this week. Who is she waiting for? How much did [do] the trousers cost? What kind [sort] of music does he like? How many students are there in his class

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i. ii. iii. iv. v.

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