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d Listen again. For the situations (1-4), tick () fact e.g.
(F) or imaginary (I) as in the examples.
Titanic is my favourite film and I
Fact Imaginary certainly watch it once a year. Every
If I had known the
e.g. time I watch this film, I cannot help
film was an  thinking the events and the characters’
adaptation, I would choices in different aspects. For
have read its novel. example, if the lifeboats on the board
of the Titanic had been enough, more
e.g.  people would have survived...
The film followed the
book closely.

1 If the film had been
independent from
the novel, it might
have been ruined by
the scriptwriter and
the director.

2 The film had a
thrilling and
fast-paced plot.
3 Mark was a botanist
and he planted
potatoes.
4 If he hadn’t begun
to record the video
diary, he might not
have maintained his
mental health.
* We use the third conditional to talk
about imaginary situations in the past:
Speaking e.g. If you had invited me to the fancy-
dress party, I would/ might/ could
have participated as a superhero.
a Discuss the following questions.
(But, you didn’t invite me so I didn’t
1 What genres of films do you prefer? participate in the party.)
2 What was the last film you watched? Did * We use wish/ If only + past perfect to
you like it? Why/ Why not? express regret about something which
happened or didn’t happen in the past:
b Work in pairs. Think about your favourite
films. What would have happened if the e.g. I wish/ If only I had read her
events in the film you chose had developed latest novel before watching the
differently? Share your ideas with your adaptation on TV.
classmates as in the example. (But, I didn’t read.)

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