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030. I bet…
I. EXAMPLES: I bet we’re lost. I bet he is home now. I bet he will win the prize. II. DIALOGUES: A: Where’s my wallet? B: You left it on your desk. Remember? A: I know but it’s not there anymore. B: I bet Sally took it. A: What makes you think so? B: […]
Continue reading029. How often…?
I. EXAMPLES: How often is there a leap year? How often is there a flight to Shanghai? How often do you write to your parents? II. DIALOGUES: A: I’ve been having bad dreams lately. B: Really? How often? A: Just about every night. B: What do you dream about? A: I dream about being […]
Continue reading028. How long does it take…?
I. EXAMPLES: How long does it take to get to the station by subway? How long will it take to build the stadium? How long did it take you to knit this sweater? II. DIALOGUES: Teacher: Did you finish the assignment I gave you last week? Student: Sure, no problem. Teacher: Really, you didn’t […]
Continue reading027. How do you like…?
I. EXAMPLES: How do you like your new apartment? How do you like your new colleagues? How does your mother like the tea set? II. DIALOGUES: A: How long have you been in China? B: A few months. A: How do you like living here? B: Great! I’m having a great time. A: How […]
Continue reading026. How dare you…!
I. EXAMPLES: How dare you call me fat! How dare you speak to me like that! How dare he do that to me! How dare you turn him down! II. DIALOGUES: Boss: David, more and more money has been missing from the company’s funds over the past six months. Employee: Really? What’s been happening? Boss: […]
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025. How come…?
I. EXAMPLES: You forgot to bring your homework again. How come? How come your little sister is so angry? How come we were not invited to the party? II. DIALOGUES: A: Are you going to your sister’s wedding? B: I decided not to go. A: How come you’re not going? B: Because I’m afraid […]
Continue reading024. How about…?
I. EXAMPLES: How about going for a spin in my new car? How about minding your own business? How about those Yankees! What about your holidays? What about his qualifications for the job? II. DIALOGUES: Husband: Is it time to get up already? Wife: Yes, Dear, it’s 6 a.m. You have to hurry up […]
Continue reading023. Help yourself to…
I. EXAMPLES: Make yourself at home. Help yourself to some fish. Help yourself to the refrigerator. Help yourself to some steak. I made it especially for you II. DIALOGUES: A: Thanks for inviting me over for dinner this evening. B: You’re welcome. A: It looks delicious. B: Well here. Help yourself to some shrimp. […]
Continue reading022. He is not only… but also…
I. EXAMPLES: He is not only humorous, but also patient. He is not only a good leader, but also an eloquent speaker. I’m not only going to the party, I’m also going to sing at it. Not only do I support you, so do your acquaintances. II. DIALOGUES: A: Have you seen the movie […]
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021. He is so… that…
I. EXAMPLES: I was so interested in the film that I went to see it several times. It’s so hot that none of us want to go out. He speaks French so well that we think he is a Frenchman. II. DIALOGUES: A: Can you believe the weather we’ve been having lately? B: Yeah, […]
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