1 Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.1 If I'd gone / I went to university, I wouldn't have started a successful business when I was twenty. 2 I wouldn't learn / have learnt so much when I was young if I hadn't listened to older people. 3 I wish I had taken / took good care of myself when I was younger.4 If / If only I had travelled more when I was young. 5 I would / wouldn't have been able to buy such a big house if I didn't work / hadn't worked hard as a young man.6 I wish I'd spent / I spent more time with my friends last summer.7 If I'd / I would have known the test was going to be so easy, I would / wouldn't have spent all weekend studying! 2 Read the paragraphs. Then complete the sentences (1-6) with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.Before the 19th century, every town in the USA kept its own time. This was not a problem until the railways were built because people travelled slowly and couldn't communicate quickly. In a large country like the USA, there were more than 300 local times for train companies to choose from, which was confusing for passengers. The American railroads reduced the number of time zones to four in 1883, even though other countries' railways had been using standard time for more than 30 years.During the two World Wars, a system of 'daylight saving' was introduced to save energy in winter. However, there was no national law, so individual states and cities could choose whether or not to put their clocks back an hour. In some areas, it was not unusual to have to change your watch several times during a short trip. Bus drivers working on a route in West Virginia and Ohio had to change their watches seven times over just 35 miles! Finally, in 1966, the Uniform Time Act solved the problem.1 If towns (be able) to communicate quickly, they (keep) the same time.2 Time differences (be) a problem if people (travel) faster.3 If there (be) fewer time zones, passengers (get) confused.4 The USA (solve) the problem much earlier if they (follow) other countries.5 Bus drivers in West Virginia and Ohio probably wished there (be) a national law!6 If the government (pass) the Uniform Time Act in 1966, it's possible they (continue) to live with this. situation for many years. 3 Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first sentence.1 Do you ever regret not going to university? WISHDo... to university?2 I feel sick now because I ate that burger. ONLYIf.... I feel sick!3 I bought an expensive jacket so I didn't have enough money for a pair of jeans. HADN'TIf... for a pair of jeans.4 He needed to go back to the shop because he left his wallet there. REMEMBEREDHe... to pick up his wallet.5 The journey was so slow! I should have taken the train. QUICKERThe journey… the train. 4 Complete the sentences using must, might, should, shouldn't or can't.1 There was a knock at the door. It… have been Ana and I didn't want to speak to her.2 If I had studied Chinese when I was at school, I… have understood what he was saying. 3 Jack said he would definitely be here by 3.00. It's 3.30, so he… have been delayed.4 She didn't say hello. She... have seen me.5 Weren't you cold at the match? I was freezing! I… have brought a jumper.6 The mountaineers... have survived, but sadly, the rock fell when they were under it.7 You... have left your purse in the car because it's not there now. I've looked.8 I … have told him my password because now he keeps changing my profile picture.  5  Translate the Polish fragments of the sentences into English.1 A: That's your brother over there.B: No, that (nie może być) him. He's at home because he's got a cold.2 A: Are you happy with third place in the race? B: Not really. I (mógłbym wypaść) much better if I had had more sleep last night.3 A: Are you going for a run today?B: No, I haven't got time. I (powinienem pójść) yesterday when I had more time.4 A: You (mogłeś powiedzieć) me you'd gone to the shopping centre. I'd have come too.B: I did tell you. Didn't you get my text?5 A: She was really angry with me. I didn't do anything wrong.B: Well, you (musiałeś zrobić) something to upset her.