Add to each of the following a sentence, beginning: I wish. The words in brackets will help you to form your sentences

1. We lost the game yesterday, (win) 2. I sat at the back of the hall, and couldn't hear his speech very well, (every word). 3. The sea is rough, we can't sail to the island, (calm). 4. There were no taxis, so I had to walk from the station, (find). 5. I went to bed very late last night, and I'm half asleep this morning, (so late). 6. I could only answer three of the questions at the last examination, (all of them). 7. The box was heavy, I couldn't carry it, (help me). 8. My father gave me some good advice, but I didn't take it, (his advice). 9. One of my friends went to London for a holiday last summer, but I couldn't go, (with him). 10. Why didn't you watch the cat? It ate all the fish. I'm so angry with you, (more attentive). 11. There was so much noise in the streets last night that I couldn't sleep well, (better). 12. There was a very good film on last week, but I didn't see it, (read the program). 13. We went for a picnic yesterday, but it rained all the time, (so hard). 14. I was lazy and wasted my time when I was at school, (harder). 15. I didn't understand what he said yesterday, (louder). 16. This house is very nice and comfortable. I'd like to buy it, but it is very expensive, (less expensive).

Translate into English.

1. Жаль, что сегодня идет дождь. Если бы погода была солнечной, мы бы смогли провести день в лесу. 2. Я не знаю, где он сейчас живет. Если бы я знал его адрес, я бы обязательно ему написал. 3. Жаль, что я уже вернул вчера в библиотеку учебник. Если бы я знал, что он тебе нужен, я бы принес тебе его. 4. Жаль, что я не живу поблизости от института. 5. Почему вы не попросили тогда меня вам помочь? Я бы обязательно вам помог, если бы вы попросили меня об этом. 6. Жаль, что вы не посмотрели этот фильм. Он довольно долго демонстрировался в кинотеатрах Москвы. 7. Я люблю читать, но у меня мало свободного времени. Если бы у меня было больше времени, я бы смог больше читать. 8. Жаль, что я не смог пойти в театр с вами в прошлую субботу. Если бы я не был занят, я бы обязательно пошел.

Keys

1. I. 1. would give; 2. wouldn't make; 3. knew; 4. stopped; 5. wouldn't come; 6. would keep; 7. got; 8. wouldn't go; 9. had.

II. 1. knew, would introduce / had known, would have introduced; 2. would get, went / would have got, had gone; 3. had had, could have lent; 4. had liked, would have worked; 5. would not have passed, had not worked.

2. I. 1. didn't eat, might lose; 2. had had, might have watched; 3. went, might not feel; 4. went, might be.

II. 1. could understand, spoke; 2. had, could read; 3. knew, could write; 4. were, could be.

4. 1. would go; 2. would learn; 3. would go; 4. wouldn't stop; 5. would be able; 6. couldn't have arrived; 7. could do; 8. could do.

5. 1. hadn't been raining, wouldn't have enjoyed; 2. hadn't interfered, would have forgotten; 3. had trusted, could have led; 4. wouldn't have been spoilt, had not forgotten; 5. would have known, had been; 6. wouldn't have taken, had been asked; 7. wouldn't have happened, had been; 8. would have gone, had to walk; 9. would have minded, had been dismissed; 10. might have noticed, had opened.

6. 1. had (not) thought, would not have refused; 2. hadn't been, would have noticed; 3. didn't have, would go; 4. there was, wouldn't have to stay; 5. hadn't stopped, wouldn't have enjoyed; 6. had thought, would not have agreed; 7. hadn't been, would have noticed; 8. liked, would buy; 9. hadn't lost, wouldn't have said; 10. knew, would meet.

7. 1. would go swimming; 2. could have seen; 3. would have been alone; 4. would go; 5. wouldn't have gone; 6. would have gone; 7. would have had a picnic; 8. would help; 9. couldn't have seen; 10. could prepare.

8. 1. would have got; 2. wouldn't have managed; 3. wouldn't keep; 4. would have never learnt; 5. would be; 6. would have spoken; 7. would have gone; 8. would be; 9. would like; 10. would have set.

9. I. 1. would have visited; 2. had known; 3. had arrived; 4. had been; 5. hadn't seen; 6. would have offered; 7. had realized; 8. would have stopped; 9. wouldn't have got; 10. wouldn't have tried; 11. had spoken; 12. wouldn't have been; 13. had tried; 14. wouldn't have got; 15. had been; 16. wouldn't have turned; 17. would have taken; 18. hadn't sneezed.

II. 1. had met, would have warned; 2. wouldn't have thrown, had known; 3. could have helped, had asked; 4. would have come, hadn't been; 5. wouldn't have left, hadn't finished.

10. 1. had had, wouldn't feel; 2. wouldn't be, hadn't promised; 3. had gone, wouldn't be; 4. hadn't stopped, might be; 5. hadn't hurt, could play football / could have played; 6. had followed, would be / might be.

11. 1. might be, had; 2. would be, wrote; 3. had tried, might have stopped; 4. were, wouldn't let / would not have let; 5. would hate, deceived; 6. hadn't been for, would have got up and gone; 7. could have gone, had wanted; 8. would be, told; 9. wouldn't have got, had asked; 10. were given, might have cried; 11. wouldn't be, turned out; 12. might be, learnt; 13. wouldn't bother, were; 14. had kept, would have missed; 15. might have been, could have joined / might be, could join; 16. would have looked, had told; 17. were, would try / would have tried; 18. had been, would have done; 19. were not, would leave; 20. were, would choose / had been, would have chosen.

12. I. 1. But for the cold, would go; 2. But for the bad road, would have come; 3. But for her, would never quarrel; 4. But for this young man, would have been drowned; 5. But for your help, wouldn't have caught up with; 6. But for his diagnosis, wouldn't have been operated on; 7. But for the weather, would have spent; 8. But for the spelling, would have been.

II. 1. But for the scar, would not recognize / wouldn't have recognized; 2. But for this call, would have been; 3. But for the accident, would have got; 4. But for my tight shoes, would have enjoyed; 5. But for her tired eyes, would have never given / would never give; 6. But for me, would have forgotten; 7. But for you, would have stayed at home; 8. But for the children, would go / would have gone; 9. But for his leg, would take / would have taken part in.

13. 1. had called, wouldn't have been able; 2. but for..., would have man­aged to find; 3. had warned, wouldn't have managed to see; 4. couldn't have spoken, had seen; 5. changed, would recognize / had changed, would have recognized; 6. were asked, would... be able to answer; 7. were not, would carry / would have carried; 8. would never leave, had to risk / would have never left, had to risk; 9. don't find, leave a message; 10. hadn't been told, would have guessed; 11. But for the timetrouble, could have won; 12. refuses, 'll try to persuade.

14. 1. don't find, will be late; 2. had listened, would have understood; 3. were not windy, would go skiing; 4. were a doctor; would help; 5. are open, buy smth; 6. invited, would come; 7. read, would know; 8. were not busy, would go; 9. won't have finished, help; 10. were you, would go.

15. 1. were better, would get / had been better, would have got; 2. doesn't come, will read; 3. would... solve, had to deal with; 4. had entered, would gradu­ate; 5. But for this incident, would have never learnt; 6. had got, would leave; 7. would have never learnt; 8. had not overlooked, wouldn't start it from the very beginning; 9. had to write, wouldn't cite; 10. skied well, would take part / would have taken part.

16. 1. had won; 2. had heard every word; 3. were calm; 4. had found a taxi; 5. hadn't gone to bed; 6. had answered; 7. had helped; 8. had taken; 9. had gone; 10. had been more attentive; 11. had slept; 12. had read; 13. hadn't rained; 14. had been working harder; 15. had been speaking; 16. were less expensive.

17. 1. I wish, weren't raining; were fine, could spend; 2. don't know, lives / is living; knew, would... write; 3. I wish, hadn't given... back; had known, needed, would have brought; 4. I wish, lived; 5. didn't... ask; would have helped, had asked; 6. I wish, had seen; had been on; 7. am fond of reading, have; had, could read; 8. I wish, had been able to; hadn't been, would have gone.


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