Task 1 - p.49
A. It’s about/ high time the government took measures to stop tax evasion
B. It’s about/high time the public authorities did something to eradicate the ‘underground’economy in our country
C. It’s about/high time speculators of all sorts were arrested
D. It’s high/about time public authorities made anti-smuggling laws more stringent

Task 2 - p.49
A. I wish I hadn’t stolen the public funds
B. I wish I were at home and not in prison
C. I wish I were out of the affair
D. I wish you would give me a second chance. / I wish I could be
Given a second chance
E. I wish I could eradicate nepotism
F. I wish I could live in a corruption-free society someday