Language Focus 2

The bold verbs (had; were) are the past tense.

The correct options are:

+ likely

+ result

$HaNa$

Complete the text. Use the second conditional to write the verbs in the correct form.

If I ruled the world …

What changes ¹ ______would you make______ (you / make) if you ruled the world? Here’s what some people said.

‘If I ² _____were______ (be) a member of the government, I ³__would support________ (support) the poor’.  _ Ana, 16

‘I ⁴ ______would stop_____ (stop) bullying in schools if I ⁵ _____had______ (have) the power’. _ Jez, 15

‘If I ⁶____were_______ (be) president of the world, I ⁷ ___would stop_______ (stop) teachers giving homework!’. _ Kara, 14

‘I ⁸______would allow______ (allow) young people to vote if I ⁹ ______could____ (can) make changes.’ _ Andreas, 16

‘If it ¹⁰______was______ (be) up to me, I _______would introduce_______ (introduce) taxes on junk food’. _ Fin, 15

The changes I would make if I ruled the world are: helping all children go to school and stopping bullying in schools.

1 ..... I would feel unproductive and guilty.

2 ...... students would have to adapt to online learning or find alternative educational options.

3 ...... they were in need or facing a difficult situation.

4 ...... I pursued my passion and worked hard towards my goals.

5 ..... everyone practiced kindness, empathy, and respect towards one another, regardless of differences.

Tham khảo : 

1. If you found 5 million VND in the street, what would you do?

If I found 5 million VND in the street, I’d give it to the police.

2. If you saw someone in danger, what would you do?

If I saw someone in danger, I'd call the police.

3. If you met your idol, what would you do?

If I met my idol, I'd take a selfie with them.

4. If you suddenly became rich, what would you do?

If I suddenly became rich, I'd donate to poor people.