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B2

English Grammar Exercises for B2 – Unreal past and had better

5練習問題

1. Which expressions are followed by the unreal past? Complete the sentences with an appropriate past or present verb form.

  • 1)
    It’s high time you more attention to your teachers.
  • 2)
    It’s 2.30 a.m. I imagine most people asleep at this time.
  • 3)
    The sooner you dressed, the better.
  • 4)
    It’s 3.10 p.m., the time lessons for the day.
  • 5)
    I’d rather we by bus, as it’s raining.
  • 6)
    I’d sooner we lunch inside, with all those wasps in the garden!
  • 7)
    It’s time I into town – the shops close soon.
  • 8)
    Freya’s fallen out of the boat! Oh well, I suppose she swim.

2. Complete the dialogue. Use the verbs in brackets in the past simple or with had better or might as well.

  • Toby It’s time we 1) (get) ready for the match.
  • Oscar OK. Shall I put the rest of this pizza in the fridge?
  • Toby There’s only one piece left. You 2) (eat) it.
  • Oscar What’s the time?
  • Toby Two o’clock. The match starts in an hour.
  • Oscar No, the match starts at 2.30, not 3.00!
  • Toby Oh no! We 3) (take) a taxi or we’ll be late.
  • Oscar I’d sooner we 4) (catch) the bus. We’ve just got time.
  • Toby OK. But let’s run!
  • Oscar Imagine if we 5) (turn) up in a taxi. Everyone would laugh!
  • Toby I’d rather we 6) (arrive) in a taxi than late. You know what our coach is like.
  • Oscar Yes. He acts as if we 7) (be) in the Premiership!
  • Toby Hey, suppose we 8) (ask) for Premiership wages.
  • Oscar Dream on!

3. Give advice using had better or might as well. Include the words in brackets.

  • 1)
    Somebody’s broken into my flat. (call the police)
  • 2)
    That app isn’t great, but it’s free. (download it)
  • 3)
    I don’t think our guests are going to arrive this evening. (go to bed)
  • 4)
    Amy doesn’t like people using her laptop. (not touch it)
  • 5)
    You’ll get into trouble if you leave that photo on Facebook. (remove it)

4. Rewrite these sentences without changing the meaning. Include the words in brackets.

  • 1)
    I don’t want Dad to see my diary. (I’d rather)
  • 2)
    We have to start work right now. (It’s high time)
  • 3)
    You shouldn’t text her after midnight. (You’d better)
  • 4)
    Starting again is our best option. (might as well)
  • 5)
    I’d prefer the guests not to bring gifts. (I’d sooner)
  • 6)
    Just think what it’d be like to have a Ferrari! (Imagine)
  • 7)
    Would it be a good idea for everyone to wait outside? (Suppose)

5. Challenge!

  • Challenge!
  • Complete the first half of these warnings with an appropriate idea, including had better.
  • 1)
  • or her teeth will fall out.
  • 2)
  • or he’ll end up in prison.
  • 3)
  • or you won’t have any friends.

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