Chapter 9

Question 1

While I was at the museum I had the task to make a catalogue of 300 fossils.

Answer 1

While I was at the museum I had the task of making a catalogue of 300 fossils.

Question 1

I’ve got to go now but I expect we’ll see us later.

Answer 1

I’ve got to go now but I expect we’ll see each other later.

Question 2

How long are you studying in Vienna already.

Answer 2

How long have you been studying in Vienna already.

Question 3

I like my last girlfriend quite much but I’m afraid she didn’t like me.

Answer 3

I like my last girlfriend quite a lot but I’m afraid she didn’t like me.

Question 4

Linda, a shy secretary, gave up her well paid job because she was tired of being mobbed by her boss.

Answer 4

Linda, a shy secretary, gave up her well paid job because she was tired of being harrassed by her boss.

Question 5

I’m sure I left my handbag anywhere in here. Have you seen it.

Answer 5

I’m sure I left my handbag somewhere in here. Have you seen it.

Question 6

After making his apprenticeship, Bob git a job as a plumber.

Answer 6

After doing his apprenticeship, Bob git a job as a plumber.

Question 7

In former times I walked to work but now I’m too lazy and I take the train.

Answer 7

I used to walk to work but now I’m too lazy and I take the train.

Question 8

Roland does everything so programmed you would almost think he’s a robot.

Answer 8

Roland does everything in such a programmed way you would almost think he’s a robot.

Question 9

Jim said all terrorist should be hanged; his meaning didn’t interest us.

Answer 9

Jim said all terrorist should be hanged; his opinion didn’t interest us.

Question 10

Sadly Bill hasn’t had much contact to his fellow students since leaving Ulm.

Answer 10

Sadly Bill hasn’t had much contact with his fellow students since leaving Ulm.

Question 11

July was so stressing that I almost had a nervous breakdwon.

Answer 11

July was so stressful that I almost had a nervous breakdwon.