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Unit
Exercises 55

55.1 Complete the questions. Use do you want me to … ? or would you like me to … ? with these
verbs (and any other necessary words):
come lend repeat show shut wait
1 Do you want to go alone, or do you want me to come with you ?
2 Do you have enough money, or do you want ?
3 Shall I leave the window open, or would you ?
4 Do you know how to use the printer, or would ?
5 Did you hear what I said, or do ?
6 Can I go now, or do ?
55.2 Complete the sentences for these situations.
1 Meet me at the station. OK. She told him to meet
her at the station .
2 Why don’t you come That would be nice. They invited him
and stay with us? .
3 He reminded her
Don’t forget to call Joe. No, I won’t forget.
.
4 She warned
Be careful. Don’t worry. I will.
.
5 He asked
Can you give me a hand? Sure.
.

55.3 Complete the second sentence so that the meaning is similar to the first sentence.
1 My father said I could use his car. My father allowed me to use his car.
2 I was surprised that it rained. I didn’t expect
3 Don’t stop him doing what he wants. Let
4 Tom looks older when he wears glasses. Tom’s glasses make
5 I think you should know the truth. I want
6 At first I didn’t want to apply for the Sarah persuaded
job, but Sarah persuaded me.
7 My lawyer said I shouldn’t say My lawyer advised
anything to the police.
8 I was told that I shouldn’t believe I was warned
everything he says.
9 If you’ve got a car, you are able to get Having a car enables
around more easily.
55.4 Which is right?
1 You aren’t allowed take / to take pictures here. (to take is correct)
2 I’m in a difficult position. What do you advise me do / to do?

3 The film was very sad. It made me cry / to cry.
4 Lisa’s parents always encouraged her study / to study hard at school.
5 Please don’t interrupt me. Let me finish / to finish.
6 You can’t make people do / to do things they don’t want to do.
7 You can’t force people do / to do things they don’t want to do.
8 Sarah won’t let me drive / to drive her car. She doesn’t trust me.
9 Why did you change your decision? What made you change / to change your mind?
10 If you enter a country with a tourist visa, you are not allowed work / to work there.

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