7. Read the situation. Tick √ sentences 1 to 5 that you agree with and compare your ideas with a partner, giving your reasons.

Last weekend, an eighteen-year-old woman left a friend’s party at midnight, but missed the last bus home. She didn’t have enough money for a taxi, so although it was three kilometers, she decided to walk and happened to come across a robber…

1. If that had been me, I would have done the same.

2. If that had been me, I wouldn’t have walked home alone.

3. If that had happened to me, I would have phoned my parents.

4. In her shoes, I’d have gone back to the party and borrowed money for a taxi.

5. In her position, I might have tried to hitch a lift.

8. Read the situation.

Stefan (17) met Anna (18) and asked her to go out with him. When Anna asked him about his age on their first date, he lied and said he was 20. Several weeks later, they arranged to go on a short trip. However, Stefan realized he would have to show his identity card with his true age on it, and now he’s worried that Anna might find out.

Decide which sentences are grammatically correct.

If Stefan had told Anna the truth in the first place,

→ she wouldn’t have gone out with him.

→ it would’ve been sensible.

→ she might go out with him.

→ he wouldn’t be worried now.

→ she would accept it.

→ he wouldn’t have this problem with his ID card.

9. Think of something that you did or didn’t do that has consequences for you now. Write a sentence, and tell a partner.

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