53.2

1. Hi tired to avoid answering my question.

2. Could you please stop making so much noise?

3) I enjoy listening to music.

4) I considered applying for the job but in the end I decided against it.

5) Have you reading doing your hair yet.

6) We need to change our routine. We can't go on living like this.

7) I don't mind you using the phone as long as you pay for all your calls.

8) My memory is getting worse. I keep forgetting things.

9) I've put off writing the letter so many times. I really must do it today.

10) What a stupid thing to do! Can you imagine anybody being so stupid?

11) I've given up trying losing weight – it's impossible.

12) If you invest your money on the stock market, you risk losing it.

53.3

1) I can do what I want and you can't stop me.

You can't stop me doing what I want.

2) It's not a good idea to travel during the rush hour.

It's better to avoid travelling during the rush hour.

3) Shall we paint the kitchen next weekend instead of this weekend?

Shall we postpone painting of the kitchen until next weekend.

4) Could you turn the radio down, please?

Would you mind turning the radio down, please?

5) Please don't interrupt me all the time.

Would you mind not interrupting me all the time, please?