Chapter 13

Question 1

I have got a great new flat in the near of the university

Answer 1

I have got a great new flat near the university

Question 2

I could not get a work allowance to stay in Italy for more than six months

Answer 2

I could not get a work permit to stay in Italy for more than six months

Question 3

Last year it was safe but the actual political situation there means we will have to spent our holidays somewhere else

Answer 3

Last year it was safe but the present/current political situation there means we will have to spent our holidays somewhere else

Question 4

This cake tastes very well. Where did you learn how to bake?

Answer 4

This cake tastes very good. Where did you learn how to bake?

Question 5

My examen takes place next month so I am getting fairly nervous

Answer 5

My exams takes place next month so I am getting fairly nervous

Question 6

How long did you need to get from your house to the cinema?

Answer 6

How long did it take you to get from your house to the cinema?

Question 7

I usually leave for work very late and have to search my car keys

Answer 7

I usually leave for work very late and look for my car keys

Question 8

The boss reacted quite quickly on my suggestion, which was encouraging

Answer 8

The boss reacted quite quickly to my suggestion, which was encouraging

Question 9

Mr Simmons is not used to talk to people a lot younger than himself

Answer 9

Mr Simmons is not used to talking to people a lot younger than himself

Question 10

Joan suffers from a very hard illness so we should be kind to her

Answer 10

Joan suffers from a very serious illness so we should be kind to her

Question 11

I am afraid my knowledges of foreign languages leave a lot to be desired

Answer 11

I am afraid my knowledge of foreign languages leave a lot to be desired

Question 12

Gilbert is a pretty difficult child but in his age it is to be expected

Answer 12

Gilbert is a pretty difficult child but at his age it is to be expected