1. If he came on time, this might not have happened. 2. It is a pity that you will be so busy in the evening and cannot help me. 3. What would you do if a building started a fire? 4. If not for his work, he would be able to become your guide in St. Petersburg with pleasure. 5. I do not like skiing, otherwise I am. perhaps the countryside would have traveled with you on such a wonderful winter day. 6. It is a pity that you then did not understand how wrong you were. 7. You won’t understand anything if you don’t listen to me carefully. 8. If I knew that you were at home last night, I would have rushed to you for a moment to chat and have a cup of tea. 9. If he had been even a little wiser, he would not have squandered his entire fortune by gambling.10. I did not blame him. I would do the same.
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1. For the writer, the most important aspect of going on holiday is
A) seeing spectacular things.
B) fulfilling his dreams.
C) having an unforgettable time.
D) enjoying the weather.
2. The writer uses the phrase like a dog with two tails' (line 7) to illustrate that he felt
A) content.
B) excited.
C) peculiar
D) nervous
3. What had surprised the writer about Roger Hill?
A) He was unusually friendly.
B) He looked old for his age.
C) His clothing was old- fashioned.
D) He didn't seem adventurous.
4 What was the writer's attitude towards the long journey?
A) He found it very relaxing.
B) He grew disheartened. C) He was filled with suspense.
D) He felt worried.
5. The writer uses the word it' (line 46) to refer to A) a lightning storm.
B) a dust tornado.
C) a cloud formation.
D) a sunset.
6. How does the writer reflect upon his experience?
A) It was too short-lived.
B) He will remember it forever.
C) Nature's power terrified him.
D) He would like to relive it.
On Saturdays they don't usually play tennis.
Sometimes my father works abroad.
Do you always watch TV in the evening?
He never phones me.
I don't usually buy a newspaper.