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244 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: REASON | A budget of €10,000 is approved to replace our old copier machine, since it is not working properly | India | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | Malayalam | Pass | null | null |
244 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: REASON | null | India | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | Malayalam | Pass | null | null |
245 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: PURPOSE, RESULT | I think it is important to write about this topic so that young students and other people who are working with business, can get some inspiration | Sweden | B1 THRESHOLD | 2008 | Swedish | Pass | null | null |
245 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: PURPOSE, RESULT | Could you please give me some extra exercises so that I can cover the work I missed?
Please contact me if you need accommodation so I can book it for you | Sweden | B1 THRESHOLD | 2008 | Swedish | Pass | null | null |
245 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: PURPOSE, RESULT | If you come, please bring your camera in order that we can take some photos | Sweden | B1 THRESHOLD | 2008 | Swedish | Pass | null | null |
245 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: PURPOSE, RESULT | null | Sweden | B1 THRESHOLD | 2008 | Swedish | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | You should come with your sister even though you would rather be alone | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | Even though I am currently quite busy, I will be very glad to take part in the Conference dinner | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | Although he was famous, I didn't like him | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | Though we are not studying at the same school now, we always keep in touch | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | The main actor is my favorite actor, although I can't remember his name | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | I think going on holiday with your parents won't be very much fun, while if you go with your friends you will enjoy yourself much more | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
246 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: CONTRAST | null | France | B1 THRESHOLD | 2009 | French | Pass | null | null |
247 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | Instead I buy books once a month and I read them in the evening before going to bed | Italy | B1 THRESHOLD | 2005 | Italian | Pass | null | null |
247 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | We can relax after working hard at school | Italy | B1 THRESHOLD | 2005 | Italian | Pass | null | null |
247 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | Before going back home we ate a hot meal in a beautiful restaurant called “Palladium” | Italy | B1 THRESHOLD | 2005 | Italian | Pass | null | null |
247 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | After having breakfast I started doing my homework | Italy | B1 THRESHOLD | 2005 | Italian | Pass | null | null |
247 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | null | Italy | B1 THRESHOLD | 2005 | Italian | Pass | null | null |
248 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | After having worked for many hours, you'll probably be tired | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Fail | null | null |
248 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | After having left you, we reached Dublin and we stayed there for four days and then we made a tour of Ireland | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Fail | null | null |
248 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | After being given the pass you'll be able to take as many pictures you like | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Fail | null | null |
248 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ING' | null | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Fail | null | null |
249 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS | Unless something is done many people will die | Greece | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Greek | Pass | null | null |
249 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS | Getting to work by car is comfortable and faster unless you are caught in a traffic jam | Greece | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Greek | Pass | null | null |
249 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS | Provided the weather is fine, you could also go swimming or take a tour through our beautiful town | Greece | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Greek | Pass | null | null |
249 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS | I agree with you that your house will certainly be too small and I like your suggestion to book the Majestic Hotel, provided it will not be too expensive | Greece | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Greek | Pass | null | null |
249 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: CONDITIONS | null | Greece | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Greek | Pass | null | null |
250 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM: NON-FINITE AFTER 'IF' | Please do not hesitate to ask for further assistance if needed | other | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | German | Pass | null | null |
250 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM: NON-FINITE AFTER 'IF' | Finally, there are some suggestions that, if taken, could improve the schools' academic standards | other | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | German | Pass | null | null |
250 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM: NON-FINITE AFTER 'IF' | There are plenty of taxis, of course, but they are very expensive, if compared with London taxis | other | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | German | Pass | null | null |
250 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM: NON-FINITE AFTER 'IF' | null | other | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | German | Pass | null | null |
251 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: '-ING' CLAUSE | Having no choice, I sat down on a bench which was in the middle of the road to wait for the rain to stop | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null |
251 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: '-ING' CLAUSE | Using his best smile, Paul asked her if he could sit beside her | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null |
251 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: '-ING' CLAUSE | Having analysed the data I have concluded that CTP Translations would suit our company best | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null |
251 | CLAUSES | subordinated | B2 | null | FORM/USE: '-ING' CLAUSE | null | Brazil | B2 VANTAGE | 1993 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null |
252 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: INVERSION | Should you need any further assistance, do not hesitate to contact me | Czech | Czech Republic | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | Pass | 2007 | null | null |
252 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: INVERSION | Had we known that before we could have taken more money with us | Czech | Czech Republic | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | Pass | 2007 | null | null |
252 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: INVERSION | Were I able to travel to any place and time, I would probably choose the Greece of more than two thousand years ago | Czech | Czech Republic | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | Pass | 2007 | null | null |
252 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: INVERSION | null | Czech | Czech Republic | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | Pass | 2007 | null | null |
253 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS | Compared to the campsite job this one has its advantages | Romania | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | Romanian | Pass | null | null |
253 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS | Based on the assessment above, I strongly recommend that we should take some action to improve the store | Romania | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | Romanian | Pass | null | null |
253 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS | Given all the inconveniences explained above I expect compensation from your company and if I do not hear from you within ten days I will have to contact my solicitors and take further steps | Romania | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | Romanian | Pass | null | null |
253 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS | Based in Zurich with departments all over Europe we reach almost 150 million people | Romania | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | Romanian | Pass | null | null |
253 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE WITH '-ED' CLAUSES, FOCUS | null | Romania | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2008 | Romanian | Pass | null | null |
254 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: 'NOT' + '-ING' CLAUSE | Not knowing the North of London very well it took me quite a long time to get there | Germany | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2004 | German | Pass | null | null |
254 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: 'NOT' + '-ING' CLAUSE | A nine-member family living peacefully in 19th-century England is suddenly shocked by the untimely death of the mother | Germany | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2004 | German | Pass | null | null |
254 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: 'NOT' + '-ING' CLAUSE | Not having accepted his wife's death, the father, George, deeply depressed, is left alone to raise his seven children | Germany | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2004 | German | Pass | null | null |
254 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C1 | null | FORM/USE: 'NOT' + '-ING' CLAUSE | null | Germany | C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY | 2004 | German | Pass | null | null |
255 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'ALTHOUGH', 'THOUGH' | I was my parents' first and only child, and I was brought up at my grandparents' home, because, although married, my mother decided not to leave her parents' home, and my father agreed with her | Spain | C2 MASTERY | 1993 | Spanish - European | Pass | null | null |
255 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'ALTHOUGH', 'THOUGH' | Although committed to her job she successfully maintains her social contacts all over the world | Spain | C2 MASTERY | 1993 | Spanish - European | Pass | null | null |
255 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'ALTHOUGH', 'THOUGH' | Jack, though disappointed, respects the result | Spain | C2 MASTERY | 1993 | Spanish - European | Pass | null | null |
255 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: NON-FINITE AFTER 'ALTHOUGH', 'THOUGH' | null | Spain | C2 MASTERY | 1993 | Spanish - European | Pass | null | null |
256 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: 'WERE' + PRONOUN + 'TO' INFINITIVE, FORMAL | Were I to choose one of them, I would select the last one, so that I could have the opportunity to take part in my favourite radio station's programme | Greece | C2 MASTERY | 2005 | Greek | Fail | null | null |
256 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: 'WERE' + PRONOUN + 'TO' INFINITIVE, FORMAL | Were you to need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me | Greece | C2 MASTERY | 2005 | Greek | Fail | null | null |
256 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: 'WERE' + PRONOUN + 'TO' INFINITIVE, FORMAL | Were we to give them this opportunity, it would not only be a great advantage for them but for the future of our society as well | Greece | C2 MASTERY | 2005 | Greek | Fail | null | null |
256 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: 'WERE' + PRONOUN + 'TO' INFINITIVE, FORMAL | Were they to be paid a sufficient sum, say, equivalent or even more than their current pay-check, they would be inclined to give up their jobs | Greece | C2 MASTERY | 2005 | Greek | Fail | null | null |
256 | CLAUSES | subordinated | C2 | null | FORM/USE: 'WERE' + PRONOUN + 'TO' INFINITIVE, FORMAL | null | Greece | C2 MASTERY | 2005 | Greek | Fail | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | I like chicken and rice | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | I don't like meat and fish | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | My street is quiet and friendly | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | On Monday and Wednesday I have English and maths | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | I like my kitchen, it is small but nice | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | I like cheese pizza or chicken | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | I like to eat soup, eggs, meat and salad or banana and cheese | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
257 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: WORD + WORD | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Kurdish | Pass | null | null | null |
258 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: PHRASE + PHRASE | My home is very light and very comfortable | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
258 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: PHRASE + PHRASE | I live with my mother and her boyfriend | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
258 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: PHRASE + PHRASE | My house is small but very nice | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
258 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: PHRASE + PHRASE | She likes to go to the cinema or to the theatre | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
258 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: PHRASE + PHRASE | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | He is a journalist and he likes everything about cinema | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | There are lots of shops in the town and the town is only five minutes away | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | I have visited a lot of places, but the best place is Thailand | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | I like to eat pasta or pizza, but I'm easy about food, I can eat anything | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | We love to go to the cinema, or just sit together and have a laugh | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
259 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: CLAUSE + CLAUSE | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Italian | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | I like it because there are lots of shops, it is not too busy and there is lots of parking | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | And I like my home because it's not too big and it's a very nice flat | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | I am from Estonia | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | Estonia it is a small country near the Baltic Sea | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | But now I live in Dorchester, because I work here | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | I go shopping on Ladypool Road | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | Or sometimes I go to my local shop | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
260 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | FORM: SENTENCE + SENTENCE | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Tamil | Pass | null | null | null |
261 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: LISTING | I like to eat chicken, mushrooms and some vegetables | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
261 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: LISTING | I have three rooms; a kitchen, living room, bathroom and toilet | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
261 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: LISTING | I go to college every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday morning,
I really like my English course because there are very good students from other countries, for example from Italy, Portugal, China and India | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
261 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: LISTING | I like to eat steak, vegetables, potatoes or rice | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
261 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: LISTING | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2006 | Polish | Pass | null | null | null |
262 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: 'BUT', CONCESSIVE | I really like my home, it is very small but it is very easy to clean | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Urdu | Pass | null | null | null |
262 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: 'BUT', CONCESSIVE | I like my home, it's small but so comfortable, and the decoration is beautiful | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Urdu | Pass | null | null | null |
262 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | A1 | null | USE: 'BUT', CONCESSIVE | null | A1 BREAKTHROUGH | 2009 | Urdu | Pass | null | null | null |
263 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: COMPLEX ADDING | I was scared and closed the window, but I couldn't sleep, so a few minutes later I opened the window again, but they were gone | B1 THRESHOLD | 2007 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null | null |
263 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: COMPLEX ADDING | Then we went to his limousine and we went to his studio and he was singing "Thriller" then I heard a strange voice, I woke up, and there was my mom waking me up | B1 THRESHOLD | 2007 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null | null |
263 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: COMPLEX ADDING | null | B1 THRESHOLD | 2007 | Portuguese | Pass | null | null | null |
264 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: 'PLUS' WITH NOUNS | In my house we are six people, my mother, my father, my sister and my two brothers, plus my two cats, which are members of the family too | B1 THRESHOLD | 2003 | Pass | null | null | null |
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264 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: 'PLUS' WITH NOUNS | It cost me £2,500 plus the taxes | B1 THRESHOLD | 2003 | Pass | null | null | null |
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264 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: 'PLUS' WITH NOUNS | At the moment I pay 550 pounds monthly plus bills | B1 THRESHOLD | 2003 | Pass | null | null | null |
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264 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM: 'PLUS' WITH NOUNS | null | B1 THRESHOLD | 2003 | Pass | null | null | null |
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265 | CONJUNCTIONS | coordinating | B1 | null | FORM/USE: 'PLUS' WITH CLAUSES | I would be more than pleased to receive you at home, it's not too big, but we could have a lot of fun, plus you won't have to pay a thing!
It's around 200 so it's pretty cheap for a good game | Mexico | B1 THRESHOLD | 2004 | Spanish - Latin American | Pass | null | null |
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