Practice 1

1. It is relaxing to work in a comfortable office.

To work ………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. We were advised to issue more stocks to raise capital.
We had better …………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is so great to work with helpful colleagues.
To work ………………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 2
1. Mr. Henrique Calisto started to work for IBC two years ago.
Mr. Henrique Calisto has ……………………………………………………………………….
3. You stopped trying, so you were behind others.
If you …………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. You didn’t contribute positively, we couldn’t continue the project.
If you ……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I regret not having read the insurance policy carefully.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. If you do not leave detailed instructions for the ‘temp’, she won’t know where to start.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………………
8. "You should change your job, Mr. Jenkins," said the doctor.
The doctor advised ……………………………………………………………………………
9. Mr. Graber became our agent in Zambia 3 years ago.
Mr. Graber has ………………………………………………………………………………….
10. If you want to have a course prospectus, why don’t you send off for it?
If I ……..………………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 3
3. Despite his not having enough information about that company, he signed the contract.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. They spent 2 months renovating the company cafeteria.
It took …………………………………………………………………………………………
6. The applicants have all been sent details of our pension scheme.

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We have had …………………………………………………………………………………….
9. My boss asked me to book a flight to Rome for him.
My boss had me ………………………………………………………………………………...

Practice 4
4. “Why don’t you apply for that job, Susan?” said John.
John suggested ………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Despite his ability to do the job, he wasn't given the position.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. They always ride a motorbike to work in half an hour.
It always takes …………………………………………………………………………………
9. It is my pleasure to invite you to our grand opening ceremony.
To invite you ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is unfortunate that they did not pay back their loan.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 5
1. Despite my paying this account last week, they haven’t sent me a receipt.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. John asked, “Why don’t you ask for a day off, Mary?”
John suggested ………………………………………………………………………………….
6. To speak Chinese is more difficult than to speak English.
It is ………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. If the operator does not stop incoming calls, we shall be constantly interrupted.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 6
4. Because I didn’t remember Miss Berglund, we spent so much time interviewing the other
candidates.
If I ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The loan manager has asked his assistant to check all of the references.
The loan manager has had ……………………………………………………………………

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Practice 7
4. I regret spending all my money in that risky business.
I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Despite the confusion over the arrangements, Dr. Kahn’s visit was a great success.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. Mr. Smith started working as my PA five months ago.
Mr. Smith has …………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 8
1. You had better leave a message in case the manager is not available to meet you.
The receptionist advised me…………………………………………………………………….
3. All the expenses claims need approving before you get a refund for your travel expenses.
You should have ………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 9
2. I advised John not to put all his money in real estate investment.
John had better ………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Our company began offering bridging loan for small businesses 2 years ago.
Our company has ……………………………………………………………………………….
4. Their price was too high, so we had to find another supplier.
If ………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. If we don’t deliver the goods as agreed, they will refuse to settle the account.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Miss Cotton regrets not to attend a reception to meet Dr. Kahn next Monday.
Miss Cotton wishes ……………………………………………………………………………
10. Mr. Falvey got me to send off those invoices yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Falvey had …………………………………………………………………………………

Practice 10
1. It is annoying to find a file missing.
To find …………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Our investors suggested that we should move our premises to new residential areas such as
District 2 or District 7.
“Why ……………………………………………………………………?” said our investors.

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