English File Intermediate

You need an aubergine for this pasta dish.]

I had a baked potato with tuna for my lunch.

These beans are overcooked.

We always eat roast beef on Sundays.

I always put beetroot in my salads.

I like to have boiled eggs for breakfast.

I don’t like the taste of cabbage.

Cherries are really delicious.

Chicken is a low-fat meat.

I used a courgette in this recipe.

Can I have a crab sandwich please?

I don’t like the taste of cucumber.

I love duck with orange sauce.

I had a fried egg for breakfast.

I love oily fish like salmon.

Fried bread is too oily for me.

You should eat some fresh fruit every day.

Do you prefer red or green grapes?

I would like the grilled steak please.

I always order a lamb curry at that Indian restaurant.

I always like to have some lemon with my fish.

Is there any mango in this fruit salad?

My sister doesn’t eat meat because she’s a vegetarian.

This melon isn’t sweet enough.

We had some delicious mussels and chips in Belgium.

I would like a peach for dessert

please.

Would you like a pear or an apple?

We need one red pepper and one onion.

Many people do not eat pork in Morocco.

We had prawns with lemon juice and garlic.

We had raspberries and ice cream.

We always have roast potatoes on Sundays.

Oily fish like salmon is very good for you.

My mum loves seafood

especially prawns and mussels.

I ordered fried squid for my starter.

Steamed vegetables are very healthy.

I made a tuna salad for my dinner.

Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable?

Paul is really ambitious and is studying very hard at school.

My sister is very anxious and is always stressed.

Darren’s new girlfriend is really attractive.

Our neighbour is bad-tempered so I don’t like talking to him.

My husband is very bossy and is always telling me what to do.

Nicola’s new boyfriend is charming and friendly.

My sister is really clever and wants to study medicine.

I don’t like playing football with Jason – he’s too competitive!

I think Jenny is being dishonest about her past.

Our secretary is so disorganized – we never know when meetings are booked.

Our new neighbour is really friendly.

Diane is always buying me presents – she’s so generous.

Mary is a hard-working person so I’m sure she will pass her exams.

Wendy is so honest – she always tells the truth.

My daughter is really imaginative and is always writing stories.

He’s nearly 26 now but he’s still so immature.

Megan always wants things right now – she’s so impatient.

Karen lives on her own because she likes to be independent.

Stuart is really insecure about the way he looks.

She asked him about his divorce which I think was very insensitive.

I don’t want you to go out with Vanessa tonight – she’s too irresponsible.

Louise is really jealous of Pete because he has a great job.

My wife is really kind – she’s always doing things for other people.

Ian never does any housework – he’s so lazy.

She’s only twelve but she’s very mature for her age.

My sister never shares her things – she’s really mean.

Our teenage son is always moody and bad-tempered.

You should obey your parents.

You should try not to offend people.

What’s your opinion of the new government?

Our administrator is really organized.

James is really outgoing and has many friends.

You need to be patient if you want to be a driving instructor.

Anna is so quiet – it’s really hard to talk to her.

Julie is really rebellious and never does what her parents tell her to do.

Ken is not very reliable – he’s always late.

Our son is very responsible and hard-working.

She’s a very self-confident and sociable child.

Jane is really selfish and only ever thinks of herself.

Our teenage daughter is really sensible so we can trust her.

Helen is always crying – she’s really sensitive.

I’m really shy and find it hard to meet new people.

Jack’s really sociable and has lots of friends.

Rachel is so spoilt – her parents are always giving her money.

My dad is really stubborn and never changes his mind.

My parents think that all my friends are stupid.

Lucy is very talkative – we chatted for hours.

Harry is really tidy so his house always looks great.

I was unambitious when I was young so I didn’t study much.

I met our new boss this morning and he was really unfriendly.

The children’s story was boring and unimaginative.

Don’t be unkind to your poor brother.

I’m not going to ask Colin for help because he is really unreliable.

Adam is really unselfish and always thinks of others.

Chris never comes out with us – he’s really unsociable.

Jim is very untidy – his bedroom is a real mess.

I think I became an adult when I left home.

Have you made an arrangement for tomorrow morning?

I didn’t get as much attention as my brother when we were children.

I hid from my sister under the bedcovers.

I was sent away to boarding school when I was eleven.

Rice is an important source of carbohydrates.

I had a happy childhood.

Do you think you have a close family?

The results show a decline in traditional family structures.

After he lost his job he became really depressed.

She’s really emotional and often cries.

I have a big extended family

including eighteen cousins!

My dad is a real extrovert and loves meeting new people.

My brother always wants to fight with me.

I bought some wonderful fresh fish today.

Have we got any frozen vegetables?

I’m not comfortable with being one of a gang.

My parents have arranged a family gathering.

How many people are there in your immediate family?

My sister hit me but my mum thought she was innocent.

His intention is to study hard and go to university.

Would you like a low-fat yoghurt?

Don’t talk to Barry today because he’s in a bad mood.

That newborn baby is so tiny.

My parents were always nicer to me so no wonder my sister hated me.

I don’t have any brothers or sisters – I’m an only child.

His prediction is that people will holiday in space in the near future.

I made a promise to my father that I would look after my mother when he died.

Meat is a good source of protein.

I hate the taste of raw onions.

I’m my mother’s closest relative.

My mother is really relaxed and never gets stressed.

There was a lot of rivalry between me and my sister when we were younger.

I share a lot of hobbies with my sister.

Adam is really unselfish and always thinks of others.

Chris never comes out with us – he’s really unsociable.

Jim is very untidy – his bedroom is a real mess.

I think I became an adult when I left home.

Have you made an arrangement for tomorrow morning?

I didn’t get as much attention as my brother when we were children.

I hid from my sister under the bedcovers.

I was sent away to boarding school when I was eleven.

Rice is an important source of carbohydrates.

I had a happy childhood.

Do you think you have a close family?

The results show a decline in traditional family structures.

After he lost his job he became really depressed.

She’s really emotional and often cries.

I have a big extended family

including eighteen cousins!

My dad is a real extrovert and loves meeting new people.

My brother always wants to fight with me.

I bought some wonderful fresh fish today.

Have we got any frozen vegetables?

I’m not comfortable with being one of a gang.

My parents have arranged a family gathering.

How many people are there in your immediate family?

My sister hit me but my mum thought she was innocent.

His intention is to study hard and go to university.

Would you like a low-fat yoghurt?

Don’t talk to Barry today because he’s in a bad mood.

That newborn baby is so tiny.

My parents were always nicer to me so no wonder my sister hated me.

I don’t have any brothers or sisters – I’m an only child.

His prediction is that people will holiday in space in the near future.

I made a promise to my father that I would look after my mother when he died.

Meat is a good source of protein.

I hate the taste of raw onions.

I’m my mother’s closest relative.

My mother is really relaxed and never gets stressed.

There was a lot of rivalry between me and my sister when we were younger.

I share a lot of hobbies with my sister.

He’s been off sick for two weeks.

I love spicy Thai curries.

Richard works too hard and is always stressed.

I remember my brother trying to suffocate me under the bedcovers.

There was always a lot of tension in our house – our parents always argued.

Now that I am older I really value my parents.

Can you afford to buy a new car?

Have you tried alternative therapy

like hypnotherapy?

My parents always argue but they will never get divorced.

Are you aware that you are your aunt’s only relative?

I made a chocolate cake for my girlfriend’s birthday.

Can you get me a carton of orange juice?

My parents charge me rent to live in their house.

My brother is a chef in an Italian restaurant.

They give their clients free chocolate at the end of the night.

Blueberries can improve concentration by up to 20 per cent.

This is a plastic container for pasta.

We ordered pasta in a creamy sauce.

I love Indian cuisine.

I want to find a cure for my headaches.

I need to cut down on sugar and fat to lose weight.

Have you made a decision about your holiday yet?

The results of the experiment were dramatic with a 60 per cent reduction in violent crimes.

Food that is high in protein helps your brain to work more efficiently.

Your brain releases endorphins when you eat chocolate and this makes you feel good.

My aunt is an expert on Victorian literature.

I always feel a bit down when we come home after a holiday.

After my morning coffee I feel really focused.

I take a food supplement every day.

Can you pass me that jar of strawberry jam?

Do you prefer butter or margarine?

I have a meeting with my boss at 10.00 a.m.

I’ll have a ham and mushroom pizza

please.

We went to a nightclub until 2.00 a.m.

Prosciutto is an Italian ham.

It’s a public holiday on Monday so we won’t go to work.

Don’t put too much salt on your dinner.

Would you like a sausage or a burger?

I ordered steak and chips at the restaurant.

I always have sugar in my coffee.

We ordered a takeaway pizza.

I don’t like the taste of tinned tuna.

Late night violence can be a problem in some towns.

There is a lot of vitamin C in oranges.

Chocolate could become a secret weapon in the fight against crime.

If I lose my job

I’ll have no money to live on.

I need a loan from the bank to start my own business.

The bank gave me a mortgage so that I could buy a house.

I left a £20 note on my desk.

You owe me £10.

I pay back £50 of the loan to the bank every month.

How much money did you raise for the school?

Lawyers get a good salary.

I try to save some money every month.

I never take out more than £50 at a cash machine.

How much tax do you have to pay every month?

Don’t waste your money on things you don’t need.

How much is your house worth?

I was amazed to hear that Bob is getting married.

It’s boiling at the moment – 34 degrees Celsius!

She works in a designer clothes boutique.

I was always broke when I was a student.

I wrote a cheque for £300.

She ran three consecutive marathons in 23 hours and 50 minutes.

We signed the contract.

I had to paddle against the current.

The food was delicious.

My parents are delighted that I’m getting married.

My son can’t read very well because he has dyslexia.

His house is enormous and has six bedrooms.

I was exhausted after the race.

I suffered from heat exhaustion.

I’ve had a fantastic time here.

He calculated figures in his head.

John’s kitchen is filthy.

The sea was freezing so we didn’t swim.

Maria is furious that you didn’t invite her to your birthday party.

Starting my own business was a bit of a gamble.

When will his new book go on sale?

The film was hilarious – we laughed so much.

The humidity here is 80 per cent in the summer.

The river is infested with crocodiles.

I’ve been listening to power ballads to inspire me.

Why did you agree to kayak down the Amazon?

I want to make money from my paintings.

Jeff became a millionaire

but lost most of his money.

We used a wooden paddle to move the boat.

Did you have a positive experience when you went abroad?

Every week

I put aside some money for a holiday.

Our business lost a lot of money during the recession.

This is a very risky trip.

She asked me to sponsor her for a charity programme.

I was starving when I came home from school.

I really suffer in hot weather.

100 kms per day is my target.

Are there any animals that you’re terrified of?

My flat is really tiny with only two rooms.

I can’t afford to go on holiday this year.

How much money do you have in your bank account?

The electricity bill came through the post today.

Can I borrow some money please?

I took £30 out of the cash machine.

How much do you charge for a haircut?

I found a 10p coin on the pavement.

These shoes cost £70.

The payment had been taken from my credit card.

I had a lot of debt when I left university.

How much do doctors earn in your country?

She will inherit a lot of money when her parents die.

You should invest some money in the stock market.

Can you lend me £30 until tomorrow?

I have to live off my parents while I’m at university.

I have an ache in my right arm from playing tennis.

He felt so ashamed that he couldn’t read.

He came to work with a bandaged head.

His autobiography became a best-seller.

When I finished the race I burst into tears.

My sister works for a children’s charity and helps them to raise money.

We live in a consumer society where people want new things all the time.

I’m always very cynical about our government – I never think their decisions are good.

I went door-to-door trying to sell insurance.

My parents drive me mad with their arguing!

We employ a gardener who comes once a week.

My lawyer has an hourly fee of £150!

My children use the phone all the time but I foot the bill.

She used a ghost writer to help her write her autobiography.

I want to run a marathon and make money for a good cause.

I saw a big gorilla at the zoo.

I paid back the first instalment on my loan.

He instinctively knew what people wanted.

How much interest do you pay on your credit card?

A big red lorry parked outside our house.

I had to pay the mechanic £100 to repair my car.

There was melted chocolate at the bottom of my bag.

I want to be a TV presenter when I grow up.

I won first prize in the competition.

I was so proud of my son when he passed his exams.

I usually have a rough idea about what I spend my money on.

My brother is a used car salesman.

That email saying we had won some money was a scam.

I always go on a shopping spree when I get my monthly salary.

He works in a grocery store.

I can see my reflection in the surface of the water.

My fingers are bandaged with white tape.

Try to avoid the motorway because there is a huge traffic jam at the moment.

You can buy a ticket at the bus stop.

I broke my leg in a car crash last month.

My seat is in carriage F.

You should buy a child seat for your car.

We went on a coach to France.

What’s the quickest way to cross a busy city?

It’s safer to use a cycle lane when you’re on your bike.

People end up multitasking

which can make them even more stressed.

I always get stuck in traffic on my way to work.

Don’t go over the speed limit.

My brother drives a lorry.

The speed limit is 70 miles per hour on the motorway in the UK.

I left my car on double yellow lines and I got a parking fine.

Children should always use a pedestrian crossing.

I stopped at a petrol station to fill up the car.

The train leaves from this platform.

Roadworks are starting on this road next week so traffic will be bad.

What will we do if we run out of petrol?

The traffic is always bad in rush hour.

My daughter uses her scooter to get to work.

You must wear a seat belt in cars in this country.

We set off early to avoid the traffic.

There’s a speed camera over there so don’t drive too fast.

What’s the speed limit on this road?

There’s a taxi rank outside the station.

Sorry I’m late – there was a terrible traffic jam.

Turn right after the traffic lights.

I go to work by tram.

I use the London Underground every day.

My uncle is a builder and he has his own van.

Look out! You’re going to crash!

It’s safest to cross the road at the zebra crossing.

I’m afraid of spiders.

Are you still angry with me?

You should apologize to your sister for breaking her hairdryer.

I always argue with my parents about when I have to be home at night.

We arrive at Heathrow at 10.30 a.m.

What time do you arrive in London?

I want to ask for some help with my homework.

Who does this jacket belong to?

You have to choose between these two dresses.

I’m very close to my mum and we speak on the phone every day.

I might go to university next year – it will depend on my exam results.

This house is very different from your last one.

Do you often dream about work?

Are you excited about your holiday?

What’s your hometown famous for?

I’m fed up of tidying away your clothes all the time.

I’m really fond of my niece – she’s so sweet.

Are you frightened of heights?

I’m really good at maths but I’m useless at history.

Doing some exercise every day is good for you.

I’m really interested in history.

I’m keen on football so I watch it most weekends.

Please be kind to your little brother.

Don’t laugh at me when I’m talking.

I look forward to seeing you next week.

How long have you been married to your wife?

How much did you pay for that car?

Are you pleased about the new tax system?

I’m really proud of my nephew as he’s now a doctor.

Can you remind me to call your grandma tomorrow?

Don’t be rude to your father!

I’m scared of the dark.

I like to spend money on good quality food.

I’m tired of working – I need to have a rest.

I’m worried about Jody – she seems really depressed.

According to the article

women are better at multitasking.

I want an adventure so let’s go travelling together.

The car was ahead of the bike.

I can talk to my wife about almost anything.

Try not to choke on that apple.

They claim that women use more words than men.

The map was confusing and we got lost.

He was very careful not to crash into any buses.

I don’t think this research is very credible so I don’t trust the findings.

They want to fit me with a hearing aid.

Do you think

generally speaking

Have you got any gossip to share?

She likes to gossip with her friends over coffee.

We hardly ever go to the cinema any more.

We don’t eat out much

in fact

I need a training manual on how to bring up children.

Do you think women can multitask better than men?

Do you have a permit to park here?

I won the race.

There is a wide range of products to choose from.

When do you think you will reach the station?