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0 Last weekend, I could / was allowed to drive the family car for the first time.
1 My brother could / was allowed to get a motorbike a few weeks ago.
2 When I was a child, I could / was allowed to ride my bike whenever I wanted.
3 I could / was allowed to watch television every evening.
4 I could / was allowed to choose most of my own clothes.
5 My brother and I could / were allowed to decorate our bedroom with pictures that we liked.
6 On my thirteenth birthday, I could / was allowed to stay at a friend’s house for the first time.
7 Two years ago, I could / was allowed to visit my cousin in Scotland by myself.
8 Last week, our little sister could / was allowed to go shopping with her friends for the first time.
Complete the conversations. Use one word in each gap.
A: Excuse me, (0)...... may...... I take a photo of the painting?
B: No, I’m (1)............................ Visitors are not (2)........................... to take photographs of
the paintings. But you (3)........................... photograph the sculptures outside.
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A: Hi, Becky. How are you? Are you feeling better?
B: Yes, but I have to stay in bed. I’m not allowed (4)........................... get up yet.
A: (5)........................... I come and see you?
B: Yes, of (6)...........................! Come as soon as you like.
