Write a word in each gap to complete the text. For today's trip, we're (12) to visit the London Eye first. The bus (13) - leaving in a few minutes, so everyone should be ready to go. I think we (14) need our coats today, as it's a bit cold. Also, the sky isn't very clear, so we (15) - be able to see far, but it will (16) - fun to go on the ride. After the London Eye, we (17) having lunch at Pizza Express and then on to the British
1. A: I wish I could play a musical instrument.
B: You should take lessons.
2. A: If only the wind would stop blowing so hard.
B: Yes, it's very windy today, isn't it?
3. A: I wish John had come with us.
B: So do I. He would have really enjoyed it.
4. A: Paul, I wish you would stop making so much noise.
B: Sorry, I'll try.
5. A: I wish I had studied more when I was at school.
B: It doesn't matter now. You've got a good job.
6. A: I wish I were young again.
B: So do I. We had some good times back then.
7. A: I wish I hadn’t spoken to Jane like that.
B: Don't worry. I'm sure she'll forgive you.
8. A: If only Bob would call me.
B: Well, he promised to call today.
9. A: I'm exhausted. I wish I had done some of the housework yesterday.
B: Sorry I wasn't here to help you.
10. A: I wish you would make less noise when you come in.
B: It's not my fault. The door squeaks when you open it.
11. A: Are you going to your school reunion party next week?
B: No. I wish I could go because I would like to see everyone again.
and saw that the weather was bad. So 1 thought for
some time and decided that I had time to myself.
Suddenly the telephone rang. I came up to the telephone
and took the receiver. My Friend Nick called. He
said that it was his day off and invited me to his place.
I spent the whole day there. First we talked about our
problems; then we watched TV, there was an interesting
American film which we liked, then we had tea in the
kitchen and talked again. Wfe listened to some music and
when I looked at the watch I saw that it was 8 in the
evening. I thought I must be off and said goodbye to Nick.
When I came home my parents asked me, “Did you have
a good time?” “Yes,” I answered, “1 certainly did.” But I
was sorry, I didn't write a single page on that day.