Maria lives near Raposo Tavares. I’ve never been to her place but I believe... ...it can’t be very quiet. ...it might be easy to reach. ...it must be noisy.

Maria used to live near Paulista. I never went to her old place but I believe... ...it can’t have been cheap. ...it might have been exciting to live there. ...it must have been noisy.

I spent a fortnight away from home. All my plants died I spent a fortnight away from home. All my plants died. I should have asked my neighbour to water them for me. We’re going to the cinema. The film starts at 8 p.m. It’s 7.50 already and we still have a long way to go to get there. We should have left earlier.

Dictation You shouldn’t have told her. He might have got lost. She can’t have forgotten. You must have felt stupid. He may have made a mistake. You should have known the answer.

How I trained my husband (p. 57) Crest: n. a growth in the top of the head of an animal Nag: v. to annoy by persistent faultfinding, complaints or demands. Snarl: v. to growl threateningly, baring your teeth Stomp: v. to walk with heavy or noisy footsteps Pace: v. to go over with steps Soothe: v. to tranquilize, calm, comfort Full-blown: adj. fully or completely developed

How I trained my husband (p. 57) Rapt: adj. deeply engrossed or absorbed; filled with emotion Leggy: adj. having awkwardly long legs Alight: v. to settle after descending Kitchen island: n. an unattached counter in a kitchen that permits access from all sides Hover: v. to hang fluttering or suspended in the air

How I trained my husband (p. 57) Excruciating: adj. extremely painful or distressing Tirade: n. a prolonged outburst of bitter speech Blankly: adj. without expression or understanding Rant: v. to speak in a wild or vehement way

Mackerel

African crested crane

Parsley

Kitchen island

Verbs often confused (p. 59) a discussion = people having a conversation about a particular topic an argument = people talking, often angrily, because they disagree about something After we had a discussion about the new project, the boss was so pleased that I got a raise. After we had an argument about working overtime, the boss was so angry that I got fired.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) realize = to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation notice = to see, hear, or become aware of something After a week in my new job I realized I had made a mistake in accepting it. As soon as I saw her, I noticed that she had changed her hairstyle.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) rise = to go up (can't have an object) raise = to make something go up (needs an object) The sun rises. A company raises salaries.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) discuss = have a conversation about something argue = talk, often angrily, to somebody because you disagree about something

Verbs often confused (p. 59) prevent = stop something from happening avoid = stop yourself from being in a situation Jane's parents prevented her from seeing David John avoids seeing his ex-girlfriend.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) remind = make somebody remember This song reminds me of last summer.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) hope = want something to happen expect = think something is going to happen I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow - we're having a barbecue. I expect Sarah will be late - she always is.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) mind = be annoyed or worried by something (it always needs a person as subject). matter = be important, often used with 'it‘ Does your teacher mind if you don't go to all the classes? Does it matter if you don't go to all the classes?

Verbs often confused (p. 59) steal = take something that is not yours. The object of steal must be a thing. rob = to take something that is not your from a person or place. The object must be a person or a place, not a thing He stole money from the bank. He robbed the bank.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) hear = receive sounds with your ears listen to = pay special attention to hear something I heard what you were saying - I was outside the door. You never listen to what I tell you.

Verbs often confused (p. 59) look = give an impression from what you can see seem = give a general impression Mario looks ill – he's very pale. Maria seems unhappy but I don't know why.