2101-2200

Question 1

I’m thinking of buying a house.

Answer 1

[Yo] estoy pensando en comprar una casa.

Question 2

I wouldn’t dream of asking them for money.

Answer 2

[Yo] no soñaría en pedirles [a ellos] dinero.

Question 3

He doesn’t approve of swearing.

Answer 3

[Él] no vé bien el decir palabrotas.

Question 4

We’ve decided against moving to Australia.

Answer 4

[Nosotros] hemos decidido no mudamos a Australia.

Question 5

Do you feel like going out tonight?

Answer 5

¿Te apetece [a tí] salir esta noche?

Question 6

I’m looking foward to meeting her.

Answer 6

[Yo] estoy deseando conocerla [a ella].

Question 7

I congratulated Mira on getting a new job.

Answer 7

[Yo] felicité a Mira por conseguir un trabajo nuevo.

Question 8

They accused us of telling lies.

Answer 8

[Ellos] nos acusaron [a nosotros] de contar mentiras.

Question 9

Nobody suspected the employee of being a spy.

Answer 9

Nadie sospechaba que el empleado (la empleada) fuera un espía (una espía).

Question 10

What prevented you from coming to see us?

Answer 10

¿Qué impidió que vinieras [tú] a vemos?

Question 11

The noise keeps me from falling asleep.

Answer 11

El ruido evita que [yo] me duerma.

Question 12

The rain didn’t stop us from enjoying our vacation.

Answer 12

La lluvia no impidió que disfrutásemos de nuestras vacaciones.

Question 13

I forgot to thank them for helping me.

Answer 13

[Yo] me olvidé de agradecerles [el] ayudarme.

Question 14

Please excuse me for not returning your call.

Answer 14

Por favor perdóneme [usted a mí] por no devolverle la Hamada.

Question 15

There’s no point in having a car if you never use it.

Answer 15

No hay motivo para tener coche si nunca lo usas [tú].

Question 16

There was no point in waiting any longer, so we left.

Answer 16

No había motivo para esperar más, así que [nosotros] nos fuimos.

Question 17

There’s nothing you can do about the situation, so there’s no use worrying about it.

Answer 17

No hay nada que [tú] puedas hacer con la situación, así que no merece la pena preocuparse sobre ella.

Question 18

I live only a short walk from here, so it’s not worth taking a taxi.

Answer 18

[Yo] vivo a un paseo corto de aquí, así que no merece la pena coger un taxi.

Question 19

Our flight was very early in the morning, so it wasn’t worth going to bed.

Answer 19

Nuestro vuelo fue muy pronto por la mañana, así que no merecía la pena irnos a la cama.

Question 20

What was the movie like? Was it worth seeing?

Answer 20

¿Cómo fue la película? ¿Mereció la pena ir a verla?

Question 21

Thieves broke into the house, but there was nothing worth stealing.

Answer 21

Los ladrones se metieron en la casa, pero no había nada que mereciera la pena robar.

Question 22

I had no trouble finding a place to live.

Answer 22

[Yo] no tuve problemas encontrando un lugar para vivir.

Question 23

Did you have any trouble getting a visa?

Answer 23

¿Tuvisté [tú] algún problema para conseguir un visado?

Question 24

People often have a lot of trouble reading my handwriting.

Answer 24

Con frecuencia la gente tiene problemas para entender mi caligrafía.

Question 25

I had trouble finding a place to live. >

I had difficulty finding a place to live.

Answer 25

[Yo] tuve problemas para encontrar un sitio para vivir. >

[Yo] tuve dificultades para encontrar un sitio para vivir.

Question 26

He spent hours trying to repair the clock.

Answer 26

[Él] pasó horas intentando reparar el reloj.

Question 27

I waste a lot of time daydreaming.

Answer 27

[Yo] malgasto mucho tiempo soñando despierto (despierta).

Question 28

How often do you go swimming?

Answer 28

¿Con cuánta frecuencia vas [tú] a nadar?

Question 29

When was the last time you went shopping?

Answer 29

¿Cuándo fue la última vez que fuiste de compras?

Question 30

I have a problem remembering people’s names.

Answer 30

[Yo] tengo dificultad para recordar los nombres de la gente.

Question 31

She had no difficulty getting a job.

Answer 31

[Ella] no tuvo dificultades para encontrar un trabajo.

Question 32

You won’t have any trouble getting a ticket for the game.

Answer 32

[Tú] no tendrás ningún problema en conseguir una entrada para el partido.

Question 33

I think you waste too much time watching television.

Answer 33

[Yo] creo que [tú] desperdicias demasiado tiempo viendo la televisión.

Question 34

It’s hard to find a place to park downtown.

Answer 34

Es difícil encontrar un sitio para aparcar en el centro.

Question 35

I get lonely if there’s nobody to talk to.

Answer 35

[Yo] me siento solo (sola) si no hay nadie con quién hablar.

Question 36

I need something to open this bottle with.

Answer 36

[Yo] necesito algo para abrir este bote.

Question 37

They gave us some money to buy some food.

Answer 37

[Ellos] nos dieron [a nosotros] algún dinero para comprar algo de comida.

Question 38

Do you have much opportunity to practice your foreign language?

Answer 38

¿Tienes [tú] muchas oportunidades de practicar tu otro idioma?

Question 39

I need a few days to think about your proposal.

Answer 39

[Yo] necesito unos pocos días para pensar en tu propuesta.

Question 40

Since there weren’t any chairs for us to sit on, we had to sit on the floor.

Answer 40

Como no había ninguna silla para que [nosotros] nos sentáramos, nos tuvimos que sentar en el suelo.

Question 41

I hurried so that I wouldn’t be late.

Answer 41

[Yo] me di prisa para no llegar tarde.

Question 42

Leave early so that you won’t miss the bus.

Answer 42

Vete [tú] temprano para que no pierdas el autobús.

Question 43

She’s learning English so that she can study in Australia.

Answer 43

[Ella] está estudiando inglés para poder estudiar en Australia.

Question 44

We moved to the city so that we could see our children more often.

Answer 44

[Nosotros] nos mudamos a la ciudad para poder ver a nuestros hijos con más frecuencia.

Question 45

I put on wanner clothes so I wouldn’t feel cold.

Answer 45

[Yo] me he puesto ropa de más abrigo para no tener frío.

Question 46

I left Kenji my phone number so he’d be able to contact me.

Answer 46

[Yo] dejé a Kenji mi número de teléfono para que pudiera [él] ponerse en contacto conmigo.

Question 47

Wewhispered so that nobody could hear our conversation.

Answer 47

[Nosotros] hablamos bajito para que nadie pudiera oir nuestra conversación.

Question 48

Please arrive early so that we’ll be able to start the meeting on time.

Answer 48

Por favor llega [tú] temprano para que podamos empezar la reunión a tiempo.

Question 49

Sanjit locked the door so that he woulnd’t be disturbed.

Answer 49

Sanjit cerró la puerta para no ser molestado.

Question 50

I slowed down so that the car behind me could pass.

Answer 50

[Yo] reduje la velocidad para que el coche de atrás pudiera pasarme.

Question 51

Do you think it’s safe to drink this water? >

Do you think this water is safe to drink?

Answer 51

¿Crees [tú] que es sano beber este agua? >

¿Crees [tú] que este agua es apta para el consumo?

Question 52

It was impossible to answer the questions on the exam. >

They were impossible to answer.

Answer 52

Fue imposible contestar las preguntas del examen. >

[Ellas] fueron imposibles de contestar.

Question 53

It’s interesting to talk to Veda. >

She’s interesting to talk to.

Answer 53

Hablar con Veda es interesante. >

[Ella] es aguien interesante con quién hablar.

Question 54

This is a difficult question for me to answer.

Answer 54

Es una pregunta difícil de contestar.

Question 55

It was nice of you to take me to the airport.

Answer 55

Llevarme [a mí] al aeropuerto es muy amable por tu parte.

Question 56

It’s foolish of Liting to quit her job when she needs the money.

Answer 56

Es una estupidez que Liting deje su trabajo cuando [ella] necesita el dinero.

Question 57

I think it was very unfair of him to criticize me.

Answer 57

[Yo] creo que criticarme [él a mí] fue muy injusto por su parte.

Question 58

I was sorry to hear that your father is ill.

Answer 58

[A mí] me dio pena oir que tu padre esté enfermo.

Question 59

Was Adrian surprised to see you?

Answer 59

¿Estuvo Adrián sorprendido de verte [a tí]?

Question 60

It was a long and tiring trip. We were glad to get home.

Answer 60

Fue un viaje largo y cansado. [Nosotros (nosotras)] estuvimos contentos (contentas) de llegar a casa.

Question 61

If I have any more news, you’ll be the first person to know.

Answer 61

Si [yo] tengo más noticias, [tú] serás la primera persona en saberlo.

Question 62

The next plane to arrive at gate four will be flight 512 from Beijing.

Answer 62

El próximo vuelo en llegar a la puerta cuatro será el vuelo quinientos doce (512) de Beijing.

Question 63

Everybody was late except me. I was the only one to arrive on time.

Answer 63

Todo el mundo llegó tarde excepto yo. [Yo] fui la única persona en llegar a la hora.

Question 64

Anastasia’s a very good student. She’s bound to pass the exam.

Answer 64

Anastasia es muy buena estudiante. Lo más seguro es que [ella] pase el examen.

Question 65

I’m likely to get home late tonight.

Answer 65

Es muy probable que [yo] llegue tarde a casa esta noche.

Question 66

I was the second customer to complain to the restaurant manager.

Answer 66

[Yo] fui el segundo cliente (la segunda clienta) en quejarse al gerente del restaurante.

Question 67

That chair is not safe to stand on.

Answer 67

Esta silla no es segura para ponerse de pie encima.

Question 68

After such a long trip, you’re bound to be tired.

Answer 68

Tras un viaje tan largo, lo más seguro es que [tú] estés cansado (cansada).

Question 69

Since the holiday begins this Friday, there’s likely going to be a lot of traffic on the roads.

Answer 69

Como las vacaciones empiezan este viernes, es probable que haya mucho tráfico en las carreteras.

Question 70

This part of town is dangerous. People are afraid to walk here at night.

Answer 70

Esta parte de la ciudad es peligrosa. La gente tiene miedo de pasear aquí de noche.

Question 71

Aleksey was afraid to tell his parents what happened.

Answer 71

Aleksey tenía miedo de contarle a sus padres lo que ocurrió.

Question 72

The sidewalk was icy, so we walked very carefully. We were afraid of falling.

Answer 72

La acera esta helada, así que [nosotros] caminamos con cuidado. [Nosotros] teníamos miedo a caernos.

Question 73

I don’t like dogs. I’m always afraid of getting bitten.

Answer 73

[A mí] no me gustan los perros. [Yo] siempre tengo miedo de ser mordido.

Question 74

I was afraid to go near the dog because I was afraid of getting bitten.

Answer 74

[Yo] tenía miedo de acercarme al perro porque tenía miedo de ser mordido (mordida).

Question 75

Let me know if you’re interested in joining the club.

Answer 75

Avísame [tú] si estas (interesado (interesada) en unirte al club.

Question 76

I tried to sell my car, but nobody was interested in buying it.

Answer 76

[Yo] intenté vender mi coche, pero nadie estuvo interesado en comprarlo.

Question 77

I was interested to hear that Arturo quit his job. —

I, on the other hand, was surprised to hear it.

Answer 77

[Yo] estaba (interesado (interesada) en saber que Arturo dejo su trabajo. —
[Yo] por el contrario, estuve (sorprendido (sorprendida) al saberlo.

Question 78

Ask Anna for her opinion. I’d be interested to know what she thinks.

Answer 78

Pide [tú] a Anna su opinión. [Yo] estaré interesado (interesada) en saber lo que [ella] piensa.

Question 79

I was sorry to hear that Boris lost his job.

Answer 79

[Yo] sentí oir que Boris perdió su trabajo.

Question 80

I’ve enjoyed my stay here. I’ll be sorry to leave.

Answer 80

[Yo] he disfrutado mi estancia aquí. [Yo] lamentaré irme.

Question 81

I’m sorry to call you so late, but I need to ask you something.

Answer 81

[Yo] siento llamarte tan tarde, pero necesito preguntarte algo.

Question 82

I’m sorry for shouting at you yesterday. >

I’m sorry I shouted at you yesterday.

Answer 82

[Yo] lo siento por chillarte ayer >

[Yo] siento chillarte ayer.

Question 83

We weren’t allowed to leave the building. >

We were prevented from leaving the building.

Answer 83

[Nosotras] no teníamos permitido dejar el edificio.
>
Se nos impidió [a nosotras] dejar el edificio.

Question 84

Daisuke failed to solve the problem, whereas Aiko

succeeded in solving the problem.

Answer 84

Daisuke no ha conseguido resolver el problema, mientras que Aiko consiguió resolver el problema.

Question 85

Fabio promised to buy me lunch. >

Fabio insisted on buying me lunch.

Answer 85

Fabio prometió comprarme la comida. >

Fabio insistió en cómprame la comida.

Question 86

I saw Donna get into her car and drive away.

Answer 86

[Yo] vi a Donna meterse en su coche e irse.

Question 87

I saw Fyodor waiting for a bus.

Answer 87

[Yo] vi a Fyodor esperando al autobús.

Question 88

I saw him fall off his bike.

Answer 88

[Yo] le vi caerse de su bicicleta.

Question 89

Did you see the accident happen?

Answer 89

¿Viste [tú] ocurrir el accidente?

Question 90

I saw him walking along the street.

Answer 90

[Yo] le vi paseando por la calle.

Question 91

I didn’t hear you come in.

Answer 91

[Yo] no te oí entrar.

Question 92

Xenia suddenly felt somebody touch her on the shoulder.

Answer 92

Xenia notó de repente que alguien le tocaba en el hombro.

Question 93

Did you notice anyone go out?

Answer 93

¿Te diste [tú] cuenta si alguien salió?

Question 94

I could hear it raining.

Answer 94

[Yo] podía oir la lluvia.

Question 95

The missing children were last seen playing near the river.

Answer 95

Los niños desaparecidos fueron vistos por última vez jugando cerca del río.

Question 96

Can you smell something burning?

Answer 96

¿Puedes [tú] oler algo quemándose?

Question 97

I found Franz in my room reading my email.

Answer 97

[Yo] econtré a Franz en mi habitación leyendo mi correo electrónico.

Question 98

Everyone heard the bomb explode.

Answer 98

Todo el mundo oyó la bomba explotar.

Question 99

I heard someone slamming the door in the middle of the night.

Answer 99

[Yo] oí a alguien pegando un portazo en medio de la noche.

Question 100

Heidi hurt her knee playing volleyball.

Answer 100

Heidi se hizo daño en la rodilla jugando al vóleibol.