Unit 4.

Rephrasing

1. Teens will enjoy this comedy series more than adults. (APPEAL)
This comedy series ……………………………………….………………………….. adults.

2. I think teens will enjoy this film more than adults. (APPEAL)
I think ………………………………………………………………………….. than adults.
3. To raise the volume, press “plus” on the remote control. (UP)
You can …………………………………………………….. “plus” on the remote control.

4. You should try to watch the film on the big screen. (SEEING)
In my opinion, the film ……………………………………………. on the big screen.

5. The character’s problems weren’t ones I could understand.

I couldn’t relate ………………………………………….…………………problems

6. The main characters weren’t people I understood or cared about. (RELATE)

I ………………………………………………………………………the main characters

7. We hope our documentary will influence public opinion. (IMPACT)

We hope our documentary will ……………………………………………..public opinion.

8. Before becoming megastars, the Beatles had played in small clubs for years. (HIT)
The Beatles hit ……………………………………………………… years in small clubs.

9. Daniel Craig has played James Bond in five James Bond films. (STARRED)
Daniel Craig ………………………………………………………. five James Bond films.

10. Adele released two new songs the other day. (CAME)
Two new songs …………………………………..………………………… the other day.

11. It’s often easier to get tickets for plays that have been around for years than new plays.
(LONG-RUNNING)
It’s often more difficult ………………………………………………………………….. ones

12. What a beautiful dress! (STUNNING)

That……………………………………………………………..……………….!

13. Filmgoers were disappointed with the director’s latest film. (LET-DOWN)
The director’s latest film …………………………………………….…………………… .

14. She started directing films 15 years ago. (FOR)

She ………………………………………………………………………………….. 15 years.

15. I haven’t been to the cinema for months.

The last time ………………………………………………….………………………….. .

16. Five years have passed since our wedding day.

We …………………………………………………………………………. five years.

17. The last time Sally saw her parents was 2014.
Sally ……………………………………………………….………………………… 2014.

18. Susan left before my arrival.

When I ……………………………………………………….. already ……………….. .

19. Susan washed the dishes and then she turned the radio on.
Susan turned the radio on after …………………………………………………………
20. I’m going to watch the first few episodes of the series over the weekend.
By Monday, I ……………………………………………………………………………… .

21. MGM is one of the world’s most well-known film studios. Its symbol is a roaring lion.
MGM, whose …………………………………………………………………………………

22. She met lots of new people at the party. A few of them commented on her beautiful dress.
She met lots of new people at the party, ………………………………………………………..

23. These are the Joneses. We went to the theatre with them.
These are the Joneses, ………………………………………………………………………….

24. Mark’s wife was wearing a dress last night. It was beautiful.
The dress ………………………………………………………. beautiful.

25. You’re a student. Your ideas are always interesting. (WHOSE)

You’re ……………………………………………………………………………………………

26. This is the knife. He cut the bread with it. (WHICH)
This is …………………………………………………………………………………………..

27. Perhaps the plane was delayed because of the weather.

The plane …………………………………………………………………..………………….

28. Downloading this film is forbidden.

You must ……………………………………………………………………………………….

29. It was possible for us to get better seats.

We could ………………………………………………………………………………………..

30. I think I left the tickets at home.

I might …………………………………………………………………………………………..

31. The audience isn’t allowed to go on stage during a performance.

The audience ………………………………………………………. during a performance.

32. It isn’t possible that the film won an Oscar.

The film ……………………………………………………………… an Oscar

33. It isn’t a good idea to play the song again.

You …………………………………………………………………….the song again.

34. He definitely got the idea for the song from his friend.
He ……………………………………………………………………… from his friend

35. Is it Ok if I dance solo?

……………………………………………………………………….. solo?

36. It was a bad idea for him to try out for that show?
He ………………………………………………………………………… for that show.

37. It won’t be necessary for them to make their own recording.

They …………………………………………………………………… their own recording.

38. Maybe Janet didn’t see the film.

Janet ………………………………………………………………………. the film.

39. Sorry, but it’s against the rules to bring food into the theatre.
Sorry, but you may ………………………………………………………………………… .
40. I’m sure my grandparents loved The Beatles back in the 60s.
My grandparents ……………………………………………. The Beatles back in the 60s.

41. We require all film school applicants to submit a short video.

All film school applicants need …………………………………………………………

42. May I sit here?

………………………….. mind ………………………………………………………….?

43. It’s not certain that she will appear in the film.
She ……………………………………………………………………………… in the film.

44. No one is allowed to smoke in the recording studio.

You ………………………………………………….. in the recording studio.

45. Perhaps he will be the winner this year.

He …………………………………………………………………. this year.

46. Do you mind opening the window? (OPEN)

Could ………………………………………………………………………..?

47. I regret making that decision.

I should …………………………………………………………………………….. .

48. I’m sure the shop hasn’t closed yet. (STILL)

The shop ………………………………….. still …………………………………….. .

49. It would be a good idea if we bought Mum a tablet for her birthday.
We …………………………………………………………………….. for her birthday.

50. I’m sure it was difficult to film in the desert.

It …………………………………………………………………………………..

51. Stop complaining. No one forced you to come to the cinema.

Stop complaining. You …………………………………………. to the cinema.

52. It’s possible that we will meet later this month.

We …………………………………………………………………….. this month.

53. Despite being held up in traffic, they got to the airport in time.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………………………

54. Since it was very cold, we stayed at home. (DUE)

We …………………………………………………………………………………….

55. The car was very expensive. He couldn’t afford it.

It …………………………………………………………………. he couldn’t afford it.

56. I enjoy my job. It’s very well paid. (NOT ONLY…BUT ALSO)
………………………………………………………………………………………….. .

57. They wanted to avoid being seen, so they travelled at night. (ORDER)
They ………….…………………………………………………………… being seen.

58. It was such bad news that almost everyone burst into tears.
The news ………………………………………………………………….. into tears.
1. This comedy series will appeal to teens more than adults.
2. I think this film will appeal to teens more than adults.
3. You can turn up the volume by pressing “plus” on the remote control.
4. In my opinion, the film is worth seeing on the big screen.
5. I couldn’t relate to the character’s problems.
6. I couldn’t relate to the main characters.
7. We hope our documentary will have an impact on public opinion.
8. The Beatles hit the big time after playing for years in small clubs.
9. Daniel Craig has starred in five James Bond films.
10. Two new songs by Adele came out the other day.
11. It’s often more difficult to get tickets for new plays than long-running ones.
12. That dress is stunning.
13. The director’s latest film was a let-down.
14. She has been directing films for 15 years.
15. The last time I went to the cinema was months ago.
16. We have been married for five years.
17. Sally hasn’t seen her parents since 2014.
18. When I arrived, Susan had already left.
19. Susan turned the radio on after she had washed the dishes.
20. By Monday, I will have watched the first few episodes of the series.
21. MGM, whose symbol is a roaring lion, is one of the world’s most well-known film studios.
22. She met lots of new people at the party, a few of whom commented on her beautiful dress.
23. These are the Joneses, who we went to the theatre with.
24. The dress which Mark’s wife was wearing was beautiful.
25. You’re a student whose ideas are always interesting.
26. This is the knife which he cut the bread with.
27. The plane might have been delayed because of the weather.
28. You must not download this film.
29. We could have got better seats.
30. I might have left the tickets at home.
31. The audience mustn’t go on stage during a performance.
32. The film can’t have won an Oscar.
33. You shouldn’t play the song again.
34. He must have got the idea for the song from his friend.
35. Could I dance solo?
36. He should not have tried out for that show.
37. They won’t have to make their own recording.
38. Janet might not have seen the film.
39. Sorry, but you may not bring food into the theatre.
40. My grandparents must have loved The Beatles back in the 60s.
41. All film school applicants need to submit a short video.
42. Do you mind if I sit here?
43. She might not appear in the film.
44. You mustn’t smoke in the recording studio.
45. He might win this year.
46. Could you open the window?
47. I should not have made that decision.
48. The shop must still be open.
49. We should buy mum a tablet for her birthday.
50. It must have been difficult to film in the desert.
51. Stop complaining. You didn’t have to come to the cinema.
52. We might meet later this month.
53. Although they were held up in traffic, they got to the airport in time
54. We stayed at home due to the cold weather.
55. It was such an expensive car that he couldn’t afford it.
56. Not only do I enjoy my job, but it’s also very well-paid.
57. They travelled at night in order to avoid being seen.
58. The news was so bad that almost everyone burst into tears.