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5. Respond to these statements using Subjunctive II in clauses of comparison.

Model: We thought you’d never come. - You behave as if you didn’t believe me. I never break up my promise.

1. I thought I’d find you here.

2. I don’t know what you are talking about.

3. What have you been up since I saw you last?

4. They have been worried about you lately.

5. Paul seemed to have no objection.

6. Have you tried to get in touch with him?

7. I am so happy.

8. Why should she change the conversation?

9. I must rush for my bus.

10. Did you notice the way she stared at me?

11. I felt sure you’d like to have the latest news of her.

12. You said only a moment ago that he was extremely well -off.

6. The following sentiments were expressed by Helen Keller, an American writer who was both blind and deaf. Complete the passage and discuss its idea in groups.

Use your eyes as if tomorrow you … become blind. Hear the music of voices, the song of a bird, as if you … become deaf tomorrow. Touch each object as if tomorrow you … never be able to feel anything again. Smell the perfume of the flowers and taste with true enjoyment each bite of food as if tomorrow you … never be able to smell and taste again.

Grammar in Context

1. Read the following dialogue and do the tasks that follow.

Boss: So, generally things are going fine. We’ve talked about your attitude to work, which is very good. Over the three years that you’ve worked here, you’ve shown a consistently professional approach to your work.

Employee: Thank you… I must say that I’ve enjoyed it very much. Testing computer games is great fun…and my colleagues are very helpful and supportive.

Boss: So, the next part of this appraisal is to think about the future. What do you see yourself doing next?

Employee: Well, as I say, I’ve really enjoyed the games testing work that I’ve been doing, but I feel that it’s time I moved on now… I mean I think I’d like to have a bit more responsibility.

Boss: Yes, I think we need to think about that. You’ve shown some good leadership skills and I wonder how you would feel about becoming a team leader. You know, then you’d be supervising a team of games testers and making sure everything gets done properly.

Employee: Oh, yes…I’d like to very much…though I’m not sure that I’ve got all the necessary skills, to be honest. I mean, I’d like the responsibility, but err…would there be any management training?

Boss: Yes, of course. We run some excellent in-house courses which I think would give you confidence. There’s one coming up next week and then another in 2 months’ time. And I think I’d rather you did the first one, so that we don’t waste any more time. What do you think?

Employee: Well, yes. I’d be very interested. It would be great to get some training underway as soon as possible. I mean, I’d rather not wait for two months, if that’s OK with you. I’d like to be as prepared as I can.

Boss: OK. Great. In that case, I’d better get your name on the list for the one next week immediately. I hope it’s not full up already. I don’t think it will be. Perhaps I’ll just check with Jeannie now…

1.1 Say which of the following sentences express (1) criticism, reproach or mild obligation referring to the present or the future, (2) preferences or choices referring to the present/future and the past, (3) advice or warning.