One thing after another + sequences

Question 1

One thing after another

Answer 1

then/ after that/ afterwards (aaft@w@dz)/ after/ before

afterwards = [at a later time but usually the same day]

I talked to Joe, and afterwards [at a later time
but usually the same day] I came home.

I was in Caracas for three months, and then /
after that I went to Colombia.

Aftermy visit to New York, I decided to have a rest.
We had something to eat before going out

AFTER/ BEFORE are followed by a verb in -ing form

ex. After/ before seeing the film, we went home

Question 2

per iniziare = (first of several things)

Answer 2

to begin with

To begin with, the two girls got on very well when they shared the flat

Question 3

dopo un po’

Answer 3

after a while

Question 4

[finally, after a long
time or a lot of problems] = alla fine/ infine

Answer 4

eventually (iventchu@li)

Question 5

(to begin with, in the beginning) = all’inizio

Answer 5

at first

Question 6

to introduce a first reason for something

to add a further reason.

Answer 6

firstly/ for one thing/ for a start

secondly/ besides/ anyway

What’s wrong with her new dress?
B: Firstly, it’s a horrible colour, and secondly, I don’t think it suits her.

A: Why can’t we go out tonight?
B: Well, for one thing / for a start, I’ve got a lot of work – and besides/anyway, I can’t afford it

Question 7

sequence of actions

Answer 7

1) First of all/ First

2) After that/ then

3) Finally (= used here to introduce the last thing in a list.)

We had a really nice holiday. First of all / First we spent a few days in St Moritz. After that /
Thenwe drove down the coast and stayed in Portofino for a week. Finally, we went back to
Switzerland to stay with my uncle