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(M.A) (U.K)

SPOKEN ENGLISH PATTERNS

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Drill (1) I d like to_________ Book a ticket I d like to book a ticket I d like to offer better prices. I d like to appoint an agent. Drill (2) You ve had _____ + past participle Type an invoice You ve had an invoice typed. You ve had all the documents made out. You ve had the documents signed. You ve had insurance arranged. Drill (3) We ll have to + V infinitive Tighten up our quality control. We ll have to tighten up our quality control. We ll have to deal with money required for the trip. We We We We ll have to get a licence. ll have to join the common market. ll have to settle the claim. ll have to complete the paperwork by the end of this month.

We ll have to sell direct to wholesalers. Drill (4) It s time + sentence (past tense) The children go to bed. It s time the children went to bed. It s time you leave for the airport. It s time you draft the latter to send to their company.

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Drill (5) Question Tag It s a beautiful evening, isn t it? They charged you a penalty, didn t they? They are also some receipts, aren t they? They are guaranteeing payment, aren t they? This parcel is worth $ 1000, isn t it? You d better not to be late in shipping, wouldn t you? Drill (6) Would you mind + V ing? Say that again. Would you mind saying that again? Would you mind checking the letters acknowledging enquiries? Would you mind running of the copies? Would you mind leaving blank spaces, one for the order number, one for the date and another one for the time? Would you mind paying your bill promptly? Drill (7) You d better You d better take a rest. You d better make decisions. You d better discuss the marketing strategy. You d better present the new products. Drill (8) Do you like + V ing Do you like getting up early? Do you like using computer every day? Do you like traveling a lot? Do you like working long hours?

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Drill (9) It would be nice if we could It would be nice if we could present the documents before the expiry date. It would be nice if we could recruit and train new staff. It would be nice if we could send perishables by airfreight. It would be nice if we could get the relationship with their subsidiaries.

Drill (10) Do you want me to

Make presentation. Do you want me to make presentations? Do you want me to take your clients for our dinner? Do you want me to inquire about flights to Thailand? Do you want me to phone the travel agent to book a flight? Drill (11) Could you possibly

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Give me a lift to the airport. Could you possibly give me a lift to the airport? Could you possibly send me a brochure about holiday resorts? Could you possibly let me know a current price list? Drill (12) Do you think that

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Do you think that we should give her the job? Do you think that he should deal with the inquires? Do you think that you should spend more money than you earn?
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Do you think that we should improve our strong position in the market?

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Do you think that they should produce more small motorcycles to meet the increasing demand? .. Drill (13) I wonder if you could tell me I wonder if you could tell me where Mr. Brown s office is? I wonder if you could tell me which department they work in. I wonder if you could tell me what kind of fringe benefits do they offer.
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I wonder if you could tell me how staff can be motivated. Drill (14) I wish they would

I wish they would stop making so much noise. I wish they would keep their voices down. I wish they would choose the best solution. I wish they would send out reminders. . I wish they would keep up with the demand. ... I wish they would size up the competition. .. I wish they would reclaim their luggage when they disembark at their destination.
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Drill (15) I wish I were

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I wish I were rich. I wish I earned a bit more money. I wish I maintained the position in the world market. I wish I were a consultant for a well-know car-hair company.
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Drill (16) I wish I had + past perfect tense I wish I had given up my career. I wish I had never met him. I wish I had never let failure enter my mind. Drill (17) How about + V ing How about taking a driving test? How about holding our annual conference? How about following the suggestions made by the experts.

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How about studying the area s people, economy and natural resources?
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How about giving them higher wages? Drill (18) There s no point in + V ing Stay there. There s no point in staying there. There s no point in refusing to work with them. There s no point in lending him a million dollars. There s no point in cutting down on smoking. Drill (19) I think there is every possibility that .

Open until nine-thirty. (they) I think there is every possibility that they will open until nine-thirty. I think there is every possibility that the economic situation will improve before long.
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I think there is every possibility that our company overcomes the difficulties by negotiation. I think there is every possibility that she has a chance to get the job. I think there is every possibility that the director suggests cutting the work force by 25%.

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Drill (20) If I were you, I d If I were you, I d have a rest. If I were you, I d employ a new marketing assistant. If I were you, I d find out the price quoted by other firms. If I were you, I d deal with the complaints. If I were you, I d ask him about charges. If I were you, I d mention my official position. Drill (21) I suggest you + very (Base form)

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I suggest you drink five liters of water a day. I suggest you deal promptly with all letters needing a reply.
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I suggest you make a striking window display. I suggest you make any alternations that may be necessary. I suggest you hold a staff dinner. Drill (22) I m sorry, you re not supposed to ..

I m sorry, you re not supposed to take five day s unpaid leave. I m sorry, you re not supposed to get a post nearer home. I m sorry, you re not supposed to turn old houses into offices.
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I m sorry, you re not supposed to write a cheque with a pencil.

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Drill (23) I wonder why + clause I wander why you want tomorrow off. I wander why they don t try to develop new programmes, materials and services. I wander why some of the Directors didn t accept the bottom-up management style.

I wander why she can make up a story. I wander why every attempt had failed. I wander why she was convinced the institution was going under. I wander why the manger gave her the sack. I wander why young people like lounging at street corners.
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I wander why they decide to make an investment in spite of the present High rate of taxation.

Drill (24) I wonder if you d mind + V ing I wonder if you d mind providing quotations and samples. I wonder if you d mind making some allowance on your quoted prices that would help to introduce your goods to the customers.

I wonder if you d mind traveling extensively on business matters.

Drill (25) It isn t to be wondered at + N / V ing It isn t to be wondered at his refusing to go abroad. It isn t to be wondered at her phone to say at what time we may expect her.

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Drill (26) Just give me the reason + why clause Just give me the reason why you want tomorrow off. Just tell me why some of the Directors didn t accept the bottom-up management style. Just tell me why she can make up a story. Just tell me why the manager gave her a sack. Drill (27) Let me know if you feel like + V ing Let me know if you feel like providing quotations and samples. Let me know if you feel like state when delivery may be expected, if this is possible. Let me know if you feel like sending your order together with a bank draft in Myanmar currency.

Drill (28) It s a small wonder that + clause It s a small wonder that he refused to go abroad. It s a small wonder that she apologized for the delay.

Drill (29) I tried to avoid + V ing I tried to avoid taking a No. 48 bus t school. I tried to avoid suggesting future action. I tried to avoid convey unwelcome new. I tried to avoid making suggestions promptly. I tried to avoid using exciting photographs for our commercial on TV.

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TV Drill (30) You don t have to

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You don t have to make an appointment with the manager. You don t have to make a request. You don t have to notify the manager of a loss. You don t have to verify the claims.

Drill (31) You needn t + Infinitive without to You needn t fine a job. You needn t submit separate applications. You needn t cancel the meeting. You needn t explain how the mistake occurred. You needn t reduce your selling price for the damaged carpet. Drill (32) I look forward to + N / V ing I look forward to speaking to tourists in English. I look forward to create places that are warm and inviting. I look forward to possess excellent communicative skills in English. Drill (33) I d rather

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I d rather pay by cheque then pay by cash. I d rather suggest a visit to their showrooms than focus on the price quoted by them.
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I d rather hire a consulting economist than work around the clock. Drill (34) It s the +adj (superlative Degree + Noun

I ve ever + V3

It s the worst holiday I ve ever had. It s the most attractive salary I ve ever rewarded. It s the most pleasant hotel I ve ever stayed. Drill (35) Used to + infinitive I used to see horror films. I used to postpone the meeting because of the absentees.
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Drill (36) Be used to + V ing She is used to drawing a diagram in exact detail. He is used to taking a trip alone. The meeting is used to begin promptly at 10 a.m. Consumers are used to having more money to spend on luxuries.
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Drill (37) Might as well +infinitive without to There is a chance I ll get it. I might as well apply for the job. I m too ill to go on holiday. I might as well cancel the hotel booking.

We have been sparring-partners ever since we were at school together. I might as well share the cost of the meal.

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My English isn t quite good enough to understand a very complicated form. We might as well request the clerk to fill this form for me. Drill (38) I d rather + Subject + past tense (

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I d rather my father bought a second-hand car. I d rather my staffs coped with unexpected problems.
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I d rather the travel agent refunded me some of the money.


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I d rather the responsible manager lived close to his office.


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Drill (39) Have something done have + object + past participle. The tourist had their luggage searched in customs. Old people have their pensions increased by five per cent.
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The actress had her photo taken. We are going to have our room decorated. (They are going to decorate our room.) Drill (40) Should have + past participle You should have worm your best suit. The travel agent should have refunded me some to the money. I should have phoned the office and told them I ll be late. Drill (41) I m thinking of V + ing

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I m thinking of retiring next year. I m thinking of taking a whole-page advert. I m thinking of checking the sales figures from all the branches. I m thinking of installing the high-tech check-in system. I m thinking of developing the market for the products in Asia.
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Drill (42) I m intending to + Verb (infinitive) I m intending to give instructions for the work to have first priority. I m intending to travel in company car. . I m intending to buy goods in bulk. I m intending to do business wherever and whenever possible.
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Drill (43) I don t suppose you could

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I don t suppose you could support him in his work, could you? I don t suppose you could draft a reply, could you? . I don t suppose you could analyse the stage of the procedures, could you?
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I don t suppose you could keep to the rules, could you? . I don t suppose you could explain to him the nature of our business, could you?
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I don t suppose you could take over his job, could you? ... I don t suppose you could find the information in File No. 9, could you? I don t suppose you could send a telex right away with all the most important facts, could you? .

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Drill (44) Would it be all right if I + Past Tense? Would it be all right if I give the conference speech without referring to any book? Would it be all right if I presented the opposing points of view?
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Would it be all right if I wrote a business letter on the unheaded paper?


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Would it be all right if I increased automated equipment?


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Would it be all right if I diversified job responsibilities? Drill (45) I like + object + V ing
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I like my manager meeting customers. I like our boss spending the money on office accommodation.
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I like the new typist using printed letterheads.


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I like you putting your address in the top right-head corner.


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I like the chief editor writing in clear and simple language.


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Drill (46) I like being + past participle I like being selected as a member of the executive committee.
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I like being asked for advice. ... I like being assessed my suitability for the post. . I like being lend money on condition that it must be repaid immediately if necessary.
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I like being allowed to lend call money.


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I like being appointed to carry out the important decisions in the company.

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Drill (47) I like having + object + Past Participle I like having the stocks classified. I like having made the necessary adjustment. I like having created the impression of personal interest.
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Drill (48) It s a good idea to + verb (infinitive) It s a good idea to check on their qualifications. It s a good idea to order the clothes illustrated in the new catalogue.
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It s a good idea to test the samples. It s a good idea to answer their enquiry by return.
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It s a good idea to apologize for the delay in replying to their letter.


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Drill (49) I m highly convinced that ______ I m highly convinced that sales are usually higher in the summer months. I m highly convinced that it will become more expensive in the future. I m highly convinced that they will do everything possible to make our stay in London enjoyable. . Drill (50) I m fully aware of + V ing
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I m fully aware of referring to previous application.

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I m fully aware of being interviewed by a panel. I m fully aware of setting up a youth training programme.
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Drill (51) I m afraid, I have to admit I don t know much about + V ing I m afraid, I have to admit I don t know much about dealing with important customers.

I m afraid, I have to admit I don t know much about renting a flat. ... I m afraid, I have to admit I don t know much about stocking up on fuel for the winter.
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Drill (52) I must just remind you + that clause I must just remind you that the consignment hasn t arrived yet. I must just remind you that all the questionnaires have now been processed.
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I must just remind you that there are five points on the agenda of our meeting today.
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I must just remind you that if you do not come, I shall presume the deal is off.
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Drill (53) I ought to remind you about + Noun Phrase I ought to remind you about a special discount of 12% on all orders above K 100,000.
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I ought to remind you about our accountant s calculations. I ought to remind you about the hit list to get help for our firm. I ought to remind you about the discrepancies in the letter.
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Drill (54) Could I ask if you remember + Noun Clause?


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Could I ask if you remember when we cancelled our last order? Could I ask if you remember what items were sent with the letters?
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Could I ask if you remember who sent order No. 1188M?


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Could I ask if you remember by how much the volume of business will increase next year? .. Drill (55) If I m not mistaken: _______
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If I m not mistaken, hotels are cheaper in Birmingham than in London.


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If I m not mistaken, they will call a meeting early in March.


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If I m not mistaken, the plane is going to be delayed because of the smog.


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If I m not mistaken, I trust you will have no further cause to complain.

Drill (56) If my memory serves me right;______


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If my memory serves me right, she is the sort of person who has good experience in all kinds of office work.
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If my memory serves me right, the reason she is looking for a new post is that she is interested in marketing.
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If my memory serves me right, cost including freight and insurance was 2500 pound.
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Drill (57) I m sorry, I must confess that I don t remember (Question word +to)
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I m sorry, I must confess that I don t remember how to prepare the financial reports. I m sorry, I must confess that I don t remember where to include the telephone number.
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I m sorry, I must confess that I don letters. I m sorry, I must confess that I don vitae. I m sorry, I must confess that I don spelling is correct. I m sorry, I must confess that I don not been answered.

t remember how to write clear and simple business


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t remember how to produce a well set-out curriculum


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t remember how to use computer to make sure the


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t remember how to sent a reminder when letters have


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Drill (58) I think it might be more accurate to say that


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I think it might be more accurate to say that our Boss presented souvenirs to the guests himself. I think it might be more accurate to say that the manager of our company helped find solutions to the main problems of the employees himself.
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I think it might be more accurate to say that you tactfully avoided any suggestion that the damages is due to faulty packing yourself.
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I think it might be more accurate to say that the customers quietly withdraw their custom and transfer it to some other supplier themselves
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Drill (59) Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure______?


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Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure the meeting was cancelled?

Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure there is a seat available on the 2.30 flight.

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Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure she returns to work after the eight-week absence.
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Perhaps I misunderstood, but are you quite sure the project is still under negotiation.
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Drill (60) The only thing I can suggest is that you should_______ The only thing I can suggest is that you should approach an alternative supplier. The only thing I can suggest is that you should writer your letters more clearly and more effectively. The only thing I can suggest is that you should state your earliest delivery date, your terms of payment and discounts for regular purchases.
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The only thing I can suggest is that you should check the date entered on the contract.
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The only thing I can suggest is that you should work with others as a member of a team.
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Drill (61) All you have to do is to + Verb All you have to do is to meet the Finance manager. All you have to do is to assess his potential in terms of ambition.
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All you have to do is to give reasons why you cannot agree to the request. All you have to do is to solve problems and make responsible decision suing critical and creative thinking.

All you have to do is to see your weak points and strengths.


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Drill (65) Could you be specific about + Noun Clause? Could you be specific about why you cancelled the previous arrangement? Could you be specific about when you employed extra staff?
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Could you be specific about how you maintained personal links between secretaries and managers?
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Could you be specific about when you integrate our operations?


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Drill (63) Does this job include ______ V ing? Does this job include collecting information? Does this job include calculate the costs of advertising? Does this job include controlling the annual budget? Drill (64) You can get more information by V
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You can get more information by meeting customers. .. You can get more information by waiting for the reactions to your various products from the retailers. ... You can get more information by joining the conference centre.
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You can get more information by taking care of customers complaints.


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Drill (65) Is there really any point in V


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Is there really any point in looking at them in detail? Is there really any point in spending money on such things?
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Is there really any point in doing a cost-benefit analysis?


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Is there really any point in thinking about problems that haven t occurred yet?
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Drill (66) How do you react to the idea of V

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How do you react to the idea of giving the workers time of during working hours to learn English? How do you react to the idea of giving it a trial run? How do you react to the idea of conducting a three-month-trial period?
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How do you react to the idea of reorganise the procedures?


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How do you react to the idea of checking up on new employees?


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Drill (67) I m personally very much in favour of + V


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I m personally very much in favour of travelling bus. I m personally very much in favour of settling the dispute. ... I m personally very much in favour of focusing on the positive but not omit the negative.
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I m personally very much in favour of working with computers.


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Drill (68) I m personally very much opposed to + V

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I m personally very much opposed to travelling on public transport.


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I m personally very much opposed to canceling our appointment.

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I m personally very much opposed to indicating the source of error.


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I m personally very much opposed to having a different interpretation the contract.


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I m personally very much opposed to mentioning the discrepancies in the meeting minutes. . I m personally very much opposed to appointing a disqualified head of the department.
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I m personally very much opposed to giving promotion to some employees who are ineligible for the job.
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Drill (69) Are you personally in favour of N + being + Past Participle ? Are you personally in favour of your wife being ordered how to work very efficiently?

Are you personally in favour of the holiday being spoilt because the hotel rooms were dirty?
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Drill (70) We see no reason why we should not + Verb We see no reason why we should not leave the job. We see no reason why we should not take notes on business conversation, rather than rely on our memory.
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We see no reason why we should not advise our coworkers to act with great caution.
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Drill (71) Don t you think it would look better if we +past tense

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Don t you think it would look better if we paid the bill in advance?
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Don t you think it would look better if we kept calm in a crisis?


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Don t you think it would look better if we assured them no similar errors in future? Don t you think it would look better if we had a social conversation?
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Drill (72) Who s going to take responsibility for + V

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Who s going to take responsibility for improving the product? Who s going to take responsibility for translating letters from Myanmar to English?
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Who s going to take responsibility for installing new equipments?


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Who s going to take responsibility for controlling the information flow in the company?
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Drill (73) What made you decide to + Infinitive? What made you decide to mention the delay of 90 days? What made you decide to leave important point out? What made you decide to appeal for help? What made you decide to give him a reference for a job?
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Drill (74) I think it would be a very good idea if + sentence (past) I think it would be a very good idea if we appointed him as a manager. I think it would be a very good idea if you gave all the information about yourself in the form of well set-out curriculum vitae.
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I think it would be a very good idea if we moved on to discuss his job experience.

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Drill (75) How can you be so sure that + ______ (sentence)? How can you be so sure that they appointed the new agent? How can you be so sure that she works the day shift on Monday and Tuesday? How can you be so sure that the new boss is too demanding?
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Drill (76) What are you reasons for predicting that + sentence? What are you reasons for predicting that many people in the marketin department in this firm will be ill today?

What are you reasons for predicting that there will be many tasks that have to be done?
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What are you reasons for predicting that we should know which department he works in?
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Drill (77) I personally doubt very much that + sentence I personally doubt very much that he will come. I personally doubt very much that you don t know whether the minutes of the meeting match the agenda. ... I personally doubt very much that I will have all the information I need.
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I personally doubt very much that we will be given bonuses for language achievement.
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Drill (79) I m rather inclined to doubt that + sentence


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I m rather inclined to doubt that he can handle top secret documents. I m rather inclined to doubt that the figures are carefully cheeked.
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I m rather inclined to doubt that people in their thirties can t get jobs in government departments.
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I m rather inclined to doubt that she is the best in our department to chair the meeting.
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Drill (79) It s absolutely essential for us to + verb (infinitive)


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It s absolutely essential for us to accept their offer. It s absolutely essential for us to plan to travel to New York soon.
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It s absolutely essential for us to finalise the arrangements.


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It s absolutely essential for us to enjoy the responsibility.


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It s absolutely essential for us to demonstrate what is to be done.


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Drill (80) You don t seem to have noticed that lately____ has/have been V
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You don t seem to have noticed that lately they have been investigating the problems. You don t seem to have noticed that lately I have been made any amendments I think are necessary. . Drill (81) Another thing you could do is that +

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Another thing you could do is that you pay expenses in cash.

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Another thing you could do is that agree with the points they made. Another thing you could do is that think of a good slogan for your product.
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Drill (82) It d be possible to + Verb (infinitive) It d be possible to take extra day off. It d be possible to make significant points. It d be possible to initiate a meeting with our supervisor.
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It d be possible to get what you negotiate. Drill (83) The only solution is to + V (infinitive) The only solution is to give him a lift to the station. The only solution is to start the meeting of the Board this evening. The only solution is to check whether the job will become permanent.

Drill (84) It d be useful to be able to + V (infinitive) It d be useful to be able to write 25 new sentences patterns for the Best English magazine. The Best English magazine It d be useful to be able to use business expressions with precise meaning.
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It d be useful to be able to overcome the impairment and face the reality.


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It d be useful to be able to work hard to have a sure-fire success.

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Drill (85) It d be interesting to find out N / V-ing / Clause It d be interesting to find out that they are recruiting new staff for their unsuccessful company. It d be interesting to find out that most people don t mind criticism as long as it s about someone else. It d be interesting to find out the bad news of computer virus. . It d be interesting to find out that my sister never fought over the slightest thing. It d be interesting to find out that I was invited to the house-blessing party by my opponent.

Drill (86) Could you tell me a bit more about + N ? Could you tell me a bit more about Education colleges? Could you tell me a bit more about why a good speech needs a fine beginning and an excellent end? ... Could you tell me a bit more about why hope is a good thing?
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Could you tell me a bit more about why prying eyes? .. Could you tell me a bit more about why you zero in on the key issue for discussion? Could you tell me a bit more about your problem with a receding hairline? Could you tell me a bit more about teenagers beyond stupidity?
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Could you tell me a bit more about how to keep valuable documents out of sight?
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Could you tell me a bit more about how to deal with a disloyal intimate partner?
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Drill (87) I didn t quite catch the bit about + N / V

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I didn t quite catch the bit about changing the plan.


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I didn t quite catch the bit about delivering a presentation on speaking and listening activities.
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I didn t quite catch the bit about arranging accommodation. I didn t quite catch the bit about focusing on a joint venture with them.
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Drill (88) I m sorry, I didn t catch what you said. You mean______? I m sorry, I didn t catch what you said. You mean there were no rooms free? I m sorry, I didn t catch what you said. You mean they make the same mistakes? I m sorry, I didn t catch what you said. You mean he skyrocketed in to fame?
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I m sorry, I didn t catch what you said. You mean I was tinkering with this engine?
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Drill (89) I m dying to find out + N / N Clause


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I m dying to find out whether they can operate at full capacity. I m dying to find out whether do you understand my position?
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I m dying to find out how often is a similar mistake allowed to occur again?
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I m dying to find out how could they confirm that the time and date are
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Drill (90) I m curious to know + N / N Clause I m curious to know what special discount will be given before Christmas.

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I m curious to know where the documents have been sent. I m curious to know what will be strictly confidential.
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I m curious to know why she was unable to attend the anniversary dinner.
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Drill (91) It s got something to do with + N / V

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It s got something to do with paying the bill in advance.


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It s got something to do with working abroad. ... It s got something to do with dealing with large sums of money. It s got something to do with running the mail room for all incoming and outgoing correspondence. .. It s got something to do with providing office service. ... Drill (92) Do you happen to know where + sentence?
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Do you happen to know where they order all supplies? Do you happen to know where they eavesdrop on our discussion?
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Do you happen to know where he recorded his daily events?


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Do you happen to know where the shop-lifter was caught red-handed?


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Drill (93) There s obviously no need for + N / V

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There s obviously no need for giving instructions. There s obviously no need for driving at a fast speed to work. There s obviously no need for creating a false impression.

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There s obviously no need for investigating to know his where about. There s obviously no need for listening to their story from beginning to end.
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There s obviously no need for working late for three successive nights.
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Drill (94) If there s time we will____ If there s time we will interview this young man. If there s time we will explain the reason for the long delay.
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If there s time we will accompany the manager to the factory.


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Drill (95) It seems to me that + sentence It seems to me that your boss wants to complain about the lack of attention. It seems to me that they don t feel up to participation in the discussion.
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It seems to me that there was widespread unemployment in those days.


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It seems to me that this advertisement means that you can apply any time up to 31 December.
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Drill (96) I suppose another point would be + V

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I suppose another point would be expressing our opinion about local transport services.

I suppose another point would be making the work more interesting


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I suppose another point would be giving training to avoid future conflict. I suppose another point would be giving the new idea a trial run.
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Drill (97) Does it make any difference if you + ____? Does it make any difference if you hear rumours which are not true? Does it make any difference if you change the brand name? Does it make any difference if you do not get the position? Does it make any difference if you accept so much responsibility? Drill (98) I don t understand why people + ______
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I don t understand why people want to work abroad.


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I don t understand why people refuse to help the poor.


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I don t understand why people shop leisurely along the busy read.
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I don t understand why people rudely call out to each other.


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I don t understand why people push in front of other people in a queue.


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I don t understand why people do not apology to someone whenthey make a mistake.
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I don t understand why people become greedy for money. Drill (99) I hope you don t mind my asking + N / N Clause I hope you don t mind my asking where you live. I hope you don t mind my asking how you organize you time.

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I hope you don t mind my asking if you try to find a common interest of your friend? I hope you don t mind my asking how you make list of things to do.
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I hope you don t mind my asking why you cannot plan for changes.
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Drill (100) We ll do almost anything to + V infinitive We ll do almost anything to make appointment.


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We ll do almost anything to apologize if we make any mistake. We ll do almost anything to support your statement with facts and statistics.
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We ll do almost anything to give sufficient details you ask. We ll do almost anything to return their phone calls.
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We ll do almost anything to provide clear and complete instructions.


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We ll do almost anything to thank people who help us.


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