tailieunhanh - Focus on advanced english C.A.E part 21

Five short extracts (up to 30 seconds each), played twice. You may be asked to identify the situation or topic, to say whether each speaker is making an enquiry complaining, explaining and so on, or to identify specific information from the extracts. You will either have to do two multiple matching tasks, or answer up to 10 three-option multiple choice questions. | GRAMMAR FILE There is usually an implied contrast with something that was said previously. . can t help you find a husband. What I can do is help you make the most of your looks. It be that This type of cleft structure can put emphasis on most elements of the sentence except the verb. Like the what type it implies a contrast with a previous statement. . What you say isn t important but how. It isn t what you say that s important but how. emphasis on the subject The differences lie in the way men and women talk. It s in the way men and women talk that the differences lie. emphasis on the adverbial Infinitive I The to infinitive The to infinitive is used I. I to express purpose. . There s a reporter here to interview you. I go swimming to try and keep my weight down. after certain verbs there is a list of the main ones on page 154 . . We can t afford to go out much. Don t hesitate to contact me if you need help. after the objects of certain verbs there is a list of the main ones on page 154 . . You surely don t expect me to come with you Could you remind me to post this letter Red causes people to feel in a hurry. after the auxiliary verbs be and have. . Does she have to be so aggressive all the time The police are to start towing away vehicles soon. after adjectives. . They re bound to be hungry when they arrive. Fortunately it s not likely to happen. after too adjective and adjective enough. . It s just too hot to eat. Are you fit enough to take part in the race as the subject of a sentence. . To spend so much money would be foolish. To err is human to forgive divine. 2 Infinitive without to The infinitive without to is used after modal verbs. . We could telephone to see how she is. Why can t you be more considerate after the objects of certain verbs. a make let and sometimes help . She wouldn t let me pay for the damage. You can t make me go. The porter will help you carry your cases. b hear see