The winter holidays are over and we should be warming up engines to go back to our beloved school routines. It is going to be a steep road, but we've all got a reward at the end of it unless we fail to do things properly. Nobody said it was going to be a smooth bed of roses.
And as they say in the following video: "Believe me, working as a teacher is not always a bed of roses!"
Learn some rose-related phrases (BBC Learning English)
Here's my musical hint for today: Bed of Roses by Bon Jovi and here are the lyrics for you to sing along.
Road towards success in the new PAU (Selectivity exam) is not a bed of roses, either!
Rephrase/Rewrite these sentences by using another suitable structure:
21. "What time do the banks close today?” Tim asked me
22. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May. Sharon stopped
23. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment. I am
24. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend. She
25. Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s. Gerard’s drawing
26. “Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael. Michael suggested
27. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?” She asked him
28. They came to live in New York two years ago. They have
29. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals. You
30. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing. In spite of
Solution to the exercises in the previous post
Rephrasing
MODALS MIX⭐⭐ [MIX. SIMPLE & PERFECT]
1. John must have locked the office 2. You should tell him the truth.
3. She doesn't have to phone me back. 4. Ann didn't have to finish the project on her own.
5. I shouldn't have sold the house. 6. We may/might/could go swimming tomorrow.
7. Mary must be at home ... 8. John may have known about the trip.
9. He can't have locked the door. 10. She may have been at work ...
11. We may/might/could rent our house in summer. 12. We have to finish the article today.
13. He didn't have to behave like that. 14. You mustn't smoke in the underground.
15. They may/might/could have gone away last weekend. 16. Ann can't have sent that letter.
17. I should have accepted his offer. 18. We have to talk before the meeting starts.
19. Ann can't have robbed the money. 20. We could go on a camping trip.
21. We could go to Diagonal Mar! 22. They may have told John about the party.
23. We don't have to book a table. 24. You mustn't drive without fastening your seatbelt.
25. They can't have known about the trip. 26. You should do some more exercises.
27. I may/might/could go on holiday to Menorca. 28. I shouldn't have taken the car.
29. Something must be happening tonight. 30. All students have to (must) attend lessons.
31. They may/might/ could move .... 32. Helen must have known (heard/learned) about ....
33. He may have hired a vannette. 34. You can't use the phone without permission.
35. You shouldn't trust John. 36. She can't have taken the key.
37. I may/might start a new career. 38. You didn't have to tell Jan what really happened.
39. I shouldn't have sold the house. 40. All visitors must/have to show their ID card.
Here are some activities for you to do:
Learn about the topic: Sport and exercise (BBC Learning English)
English in a Minute: Ways to use EXERCISE (BBC Learning English)
Christmas stories: New Year's rituals and blenders (BBC Learning English)
A listening exercise for you to do: Are you drinking enough water? (6 Minute English, BBC Learning English)
Quizz: Complete the expression (BBC Learning
English)
Lucy teaches us 10 beautiful flower idioms (Advanced English)
"All work and no play makes Jack/Jill a dull boy/girl"
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Full Match | US Open 2013 Final
L'Histoire de Rafael NADAL — in French
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Full Match | US Open 2013 Final
L'Histoire de Rafael NADAL — in French
