GRAMMAR FILE FOR ADVANCED C1 July intensive 2020

Week 3

I WISH / IF ONLY

There are four types of I wish / if only sentences

1.Wish + past simple Want change present - future

2.Wish + past perfect (had+ pp) Express regret past - use of English!!!
3.Wish + sub + could Express ability you would like to have
4.Wish + another subject Complaints /annoyances with a present action
+would

If only I knew how to use a computer. Use “were” e.g. I wish I were rich
If only I had woken up early. To express a regret about the past
I wish I could speak 5 languages fluently - ability
I wish you wouldn't arrive so late all the time (I'm annoyed because you always
come late )

1. It´s raining. I…
2. I´m not famous. I...
3. I love the beach but I´m at work. I...
4. I failed my exam. I…
5. I bought a dress but now I don´t like it. I...
6. I ate too much yesterday. I...
7. It´s cloudy. I…
8. I have to go to the dentist´s this afternoon. I…
9. I can´t speak another language. I …
10. I didn´t take any photos. I...
UNREAL PASTS WOULD rather/ sooner´-IT´S TIME,- I WISH,- 2º CONDITIONAL

Use “I´d rather you (did something)”. You are talking to a friend. You say you´ll
do something, but really you want your friend to do it.

1. I´ll cook the dinner if you really want me to, but…………………………………

2. I´ll call Tom is you really want me to, but ………………………………………….
3. I´ll go to the bank if you really want me to, but………………………………….
4. I´ll do the dishes if you really want me to but…………………………………….
5. I´ll tell Ann what happened if you really want me to, but ......................

“It´s time “It´s high time/ It´s about time

It´s time + sub + verb in past simple:

Rewrite these sentences with the words provided.

1. It´s time for her to go back home. It´s time she ................................................
2. It´s time for us to say goodbye. It´s time we......................................................
3. It´s time for him to start doing some work. It´s time………………………………………
4. It´s time to have some dinner. It´s high time we ..............................................
5. It´s time to go to bed. It´s about time we..........................................................

Write these sentences with “It´s time someone did something.”

1. You think you should take a vacation because you haven´t taken one in a
very long time.
2. You think Tom should write to his parents. He hasnt written to them for
ages.
3. This room should be redecorated. It looks awful.
4. You´re sitting on a plane waiting for it to take off. It´s already five minutes
late.
5. You feel very strongly that the government should stop spending money on
weapons.
6. You think you should start getting dinner ready. It´s nearly dinnertime.
7. You haven´t been to the dentist in a year. You should go every 3 months.
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1. It's a pity I don't live near the school.
wish
I………………………………………………………………………. near the school
2. I regret telling her about my new boyfriend
wish
I………………………………………………………… her about my new boyfriend.
3. I prefer you not to wear those jeans to the wedding.
rather
I’d …………………………………………………………those jeans to the wedding.
4. We really ought to go home now.
went
It's………………………………………………………………………………. home.
5. I’d really like to go with them but there is no room in their car.
wish
I …………………………………………..with them but there is no room in the
car.
6. I don't like you speaking to me like that.
wish
I………………………………………………………………………… to me like that.
7. You should tell him the truth.
high
Its …………………………………………………………. the truth.

USES OF GERUND -ING FORM

After prepositions.

in on of from with at since than Before

Etc……..
 She is very good at painting
 We’re on the point of finding a vaccine
Note: to can sometimes be a preposition I’m looking forward to seeing them again.

After certain verbs: The following are typical in the exam!

like enjoy consider finish be used to risk There’s no point

mind avoid imagine can’t stand regret object to It’s worth
deny
  I don’t mind waiting for the next bus
 I regret not telling him

As the subject of a sentence.

 Smoking is bad for you

 Being able to speak languages is a big plus

Uses of the Infinitive

nice great relieved sorry amused ready

glad pleased surprised annoyed difficult easy
After adjectives:

How do you say me cuesta in English ? ____________________________________________

1. It’s easy to remember
2. Nice to meet you
3. Your example:
***Its +(ADJECTIVE+ FOR person+ TO INFINITIVE E.g It’s unusual for Tony to be
late

After certain verbs: The following are typical in the exam!

to be likely expect refuse To be afford promise pretend

tempted
threaten manage arrange hope attempt agree deserve

1. It’s likely to rain tomorrow

2. The firefighters managed to put out the fire

Gerund or infinitive

Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word given.

1 The police finally managed to find the SUCCEEDED

stolen diamonds.
The police finally .......................... the 12 It’s a waste of time to try to make him
stolen diamonds. change his mind.
2 I won’t have a problem getting up at POINT
six, as I always go to bed early. There’s ......................................... to
USED make him change his mind.
I ...................................... to bed early,
so 13 It was difficult to convince them that I
I won’t have a problem getting up at six. was innocent.
3 Would you mind if I sat here? DIFFICULTY
TO I ............................................. them that I
Would you object ........................... here? was innocent.
4 He walked home and didn’t take a taxi. 15 ‘I’m sorry I broke your glasses,’ Tim
INSTEAD said to Dad
He walked home ........................... a taxi. Apologised
5 Laura sings and plays the guitar too. Tim............................................. his
WELL glasses.
Laura sings .............................. the 16 I shouldn’t bother to wash the car
guitar. because it’s going to rain.
6 I wished I’d talked to them about my WORTH
problems. It .......................................... the car
HAVING because it’s going to rain
I regretted .............................................
to them about my problems.
7 Could you look after my dog while I’m
in France?
CARE
Would you mind ......................................
my dog while I’m in France?
8 I’m not in the mood to go out tonight.
LIKE
I don’t ........................................ tonight.
9 She wrote the lyrics for the song and
also sang it.
ADDITION
She sang the
song .................................... the lyrics for
it.
10 The boat couldn’t set sail because of
the strong winds.
PREVENTED
The strong winds ................................
............ sail.
11 The children are eager to watch the
acrobats.
LOOKING
The children ...................................... the
acrobats.
MODAL VERBS OF DEDUCTION & SPECULATION PRESENT - PAST

MODAL PRESENT/FUTURE NOW PAST

+ INFINITIVE + BE + ING - PICTURES + HAVE + PP -EXAM

MUST - I’m He must be rich He must be studying I must have left my

sure homework at home

MIGHT – He might be rich He might be studying I might have left my

maybe/perhaps homework at home

CAN’T- I’m sure He can’t be rich He can’t be studying I can’t have left my
homework at home
it’s impossible

Neednt have+pp -did it

Should have+pp correct
1 I expect they were completely broke She ..................................................
by the end of their holidays. so much wine for the party.
MUST
By the end of their holidays 6 It would have been better if you
……………............................... broke. hadn’t argued with him.
SHOULD
2 It was a mistake for you to lend You .....................................with him.
them your camera.
SHOULD 7 They didn’t visit him in hospital,
You ...................... them your camera. although they should
have.
3 I would rather you had warned me OUGHT
about it. They ..................................................
HAVE him in hospital.
You .............. ………………………about it.
8 It’s possible that she didn’t
4 You’re lucky you didn’t cut yourself, recognise you.
John. MAY
MIGHT She ............................................. you.
You’re lucky; you ...............................
yourself, John. 10 I’m sure he took the money
MUST
5 She bought more wine than was He ..................................................
necessary for the party. the money
BOUGHT
Vocabulary travel
Vocabulary
flight tour Fortnight I really enjoy ING/myself/it/
crossing cruise Hitch hike noun
accommodation abroad/overseas Air hostess
journey sea shore Pack/ unpack
seaside/ ski resort sea front
seaweed trip
Luggage
seafront rush hour Have a sun tan
campsite a quiet spot near home
off the beaten track
chat with the locals
meet people from all
walks of life
the resort caters for all
ages

Phrasal verbs Word formation

Go away Enjoy – enjoyment
Pick up // Drop off Sightsee – sightseeing
Take off Sun- sunbathe/ sunstroke/sunburn
Get around Outward journey
Get away
Check in flight/hotel
Set off
See off – say goodbye at the airport etc
Look forward to – be excited about
Look out over ( the sea)
Switch off

Activities Fixed phrases

Sightsee – do some sightseeing Once in a blue moon
Sunbathe – sunbathing Go on holiday
Go for a swim Fasten your seat belt
Lounge around the pool Put up a tent
Sip cocktails Give sby a lift
Go for a leisurely stroll
Pamper yourself at a spa
Relax and take it easy- unwind
Have a good time- have a whale of a time
C1 WRITING FILE WEEK 2

Part 1
Your class has attended a lecture on what governments could do to minimise the
impact of CO2 in big cities. You have made some notes below.

Notes

 Restrict car use in city centres

 Cheaper public transport
 Congestion charges

Opinions expressed during the lecture:

 "Public transport can be slow and unreliable"

 Congestion charges would be too expensive"
 "People that work in the city centre will feel discriminated against"

Write an essay for your tutor discussing two of the methods in your notes. You
should explain which method you think is better for the local government to
consider and support your opinion with reasons.

You can use the opinions provided but you must use your own words as much as
possible.

Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 220-
260 words in an appropriate style.

One essay question in the June 2020 exam was about governments giving
funds to the education sector, you had to choose 2 amongst these 3
possible ways:

 supporting teachers,
 after school clubs,
 technology
Which aspect of our life has been effected most by technology?
– Communication
– Relationship
– Working Life

Which methods governments should use to prepare young people for working life?
— visits from employers
— apprentice schemes
— work-related subjects at school

This is part of an email you have received from an English-speaking friend, who will be
visiting your home town for a short stay:

What a pity you won't be around when we arrive.

Anyway, we'll only be there for one day and I was
wondering whether you could recommend a couple
of local restaurants. Something that caters for
families would be great ... we eat anything!
Write the email to your friend recommending two local restaurants. (Between 220-260
words)
PROPOSAL FORMAL
1. Introduction
The aim of this proposal is to…(paraphrase the question) ( outline the
benefits/…)

2. Current situation

3. Recommendations
I would recommend the following course of action:
•
•
•

I believe if these ideas were to be followed through, both the —— and the
—— would benefit greatly

REVIEW INFORMAL
1.
Introduction
If like me, you love/ are big into +ing ……………………….…., …………………..
will be right up your street.

Unlike (, ), (…………………) was a huge disappointment (let down).

If you haven’t heard of ——- you must have been living on another planet for
the last few months.

Conclusion
All in all, I would highly recommend ……………. to all those who
………………………
On the other hand, don’t waste your valuable time on ………………………….