Task 4. Match the words with their synonyms:
1) clear, simple a) pay attention
2) think, believe b) conduct
3) take notice c) convince
4) behave d) guess
5) persuade e) plain

Task 2. Put the verbs in brackets into correct voice and tense forms.

1. You can always turn to me if you … (be) in trouble.
2. When a better job turned up, he … (decide) to accept it.
3. If you … (pass) through London, you are always welcome to come and stay with us.
4. The parcel … (deliver) right on time.
5. The house … (repaint) completely by the time you get back.
6. He … (work) in his father’s restaurant this month.
7. We … (go) to Greece for our holidays every summer.
8. He … (eat) two packets of crisps, a bar of chocolate, a plate of spaghetti and four bananas so far today.
9. I … (learn) to drive, and I’m going to pass my driving test soon.
10. She … (have) a shower, when the doorbell rang.

Task 3. Choose an appropriate verb for each sentence.

1. Dance used to / would be her main subject.
2. I used to / would really love playing tennis when I was younger.
3. He used to / would never let me do the things that I wanted to do.
4. They used to / would have a small house in the country, but they had to sell it long ago.
5. She used to / would sit before the fireplace unconsciously watching the fire.
6. When he was a little boy, his grandmother used to / would tell him wonderful fairy stories every night.