Second Conditional
Read and listen to four conversations using the grammar.
Conversation 1
Man: So, if you were the boss, what would you change about the company?
Woman: Well, first, I would let people work from home.
Man: I would like that. What else would you change?
Woman: I would also let employers set their own schedule.
Man: I would love that. What hours would you work?
Woman: It would change day by day. If the weather was nice, I would work at night.
Man: And if the weather was bad?
Woman: Then I would work during the day. What about you?
Man: I’m not sure. Maybe I would do the same.
Woman: See. Things would be better around here if I were the boss!
Conversation 2
Man: If you could go back to school, what would you study?
Woman: I think I would study something practical like computer engineering.
Man: What would you do with a degree like that?
Woman: I would develop apps to help people stay fit, I think, because I love exercise. What about you?
Man: Well, if I could study anything, I would study something I love, like art history.
Woman: Oh, that sounds interesting. Would you want to be a teacher?
Man: No, but perhaps I could write books or be a tour guide at a museum.
Woman: I like your idea. That sounds nice.
Conversation 3
Man: If you were in charge of the country, what would you do?
Woman: Well, first, I would make health care free for everyone.
Man: I agree, I would do the same. What about education?
Woman: I wouldn’t make education free, but I would make it more affordable.
Man: I like that idea. I might make it free, though.
Woman: What about you? If you could do one thing, what would you do?
Man: If I were president, I would change the tax system so it is fair for everyone.
Woman: Me too. I think the world would be a better place if we were in charge.
Man: I think so, too!
Conversation 4
Man: If you won the lottery, what would you buy?
Woman: I think I would buy a house. I would like to live in the mountains.
Man: What else would you do?
Woman: I would probably buy a new car.
Man: That would be nice.
Woman: What about you? What would you do if you won the lottery?
Man: Well, I would quit my job and travel the world.
Woman: Would you buy a new house or car?
Man: No, I would lively cheaply, so I would never have to work again.
Woman: I think I would still work. I would get bored if I didn’t have a job.
Man: To each his own I guess.
Second Conditional
- What would you do if you won the lottery?
- I would quit my job. What would you do?
- I would move to the beach.
- I would do that too if I could swim!
- I would be very happy if I saw a full eclipse.
- If I saw a full eclipse, I would be very happy.
- If I were tall, I would try out for the basketball team.
- I would try out for the basketball team if I were tall.
- I'd be very happy if I saw a full eclipse.
- If you saved your money, you'd be rich.
- If they came to class more often, they'd pass.
- If we practiced more, we'd be pretty good.
- I could travel the world if I were a billionaire.
- If I spoke Spanish, I could work in Costa Rica.
- If you tried harder, you could get an A in the class.
- If you saved your money, you could afford to travel.
Gap Fill: Complete the conversation with the correct word!
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