
- •- Future Simple Tense
- •Exercises:
- •Read and complete the text using -to be going- using the verbs in brackets.
- •A) a friend of yours is planning to go on a holiday very soon. You ask him about his plans:
- •Make some New Year's resolutions (обещания): e.G. To give up smoking, to go on a diet, to enter a fitness class, etc.
- •Use the verb in brackets to say what is going to happen.
- •Write a short paragraph about the arrangements that have been made for the ceo of a major American bank to open the new European hq in London.
- •Be (2) come get like look meet have happen pass
- •What do you say to your friend in these situations? Use the words given in brackets. Use the Present Continuous (I am doing), going to or will (I'll).
- •Choose the appropriate/right form of the verb.
- •Translate the sentences.
Write a short paragraph about the arrangements that have been made for the ceo of a major American bank to open the new European hq in London.
18 June |
9.00 Arrive at Heathrow 10.15 Meeting with Executive Vice-Presidents 1.00 Lunch with officials from Department of Trade and Industry 3.00 Official opening of new office in Threadneedle Street 7.00 Speech: Financial Deregulation in the EU 8.00 Dinner at the Guildhall |
19 June |
11.30 Return flight to New York (Concorde) |
The CEO is arriving at Heathrow at 9.00, and ...
Complete the sentences with I'll + a suitable verb.
Example: I'm too tired to walk home. I think I'll get a taxi.
- It's a bit cold in this room. - Is it? _____ on the heating then.
- We haven't got any milk. - Oh, haven't we? _____ and get some.
- Do you want me to do the washing-up? - No, it's all right. _____ it.
- I don't know how to use this computer. - OK, _____ you.
- Would you like tea or coffee? - _____ coffee, please.
- Goodbye! Have a nice holiday. - Thanks _____ you a postcard.
Thank you for lending me your camera. _____ it back to you on Monday, OK?
- Are you coming with us? - No, I think _____ here.
Why haven't you packed your things? We are leaving in a while. - Don't worry. _____ in a moment.
Complete the sentences with will ('ll) + one of these verbs:
Be (2) come get like look meet have happen pass
Example: Don't worry about your exam. I'm sure you'll pass.
Why don't you try on this jacket? It _____ _____ nice on you.
You must meet George sometime. I think you _____ _____ him.
It's raining. Don't go out. You _____ _____ wet.
They've invited me to their house. They _____ _____ offended if I don't go.
Goodbye. I expect we _____ _____ again before long.
I've invited Sue to the party but I don't think she _____ _____.
I wonder where I _____ _____ 20 years from now.
I feel a bit hungry. I think I _____ _____ something to eat.
I wonder what _____ _____.
What do you say to your friend in these situations? Use the words given in brackets. Use the Present Continuous (I am doing), going to or will (I'll).
Example: You have made all your holiday arrangements. Your destination is Jamaica.
FRIEND: Have you decided where to go for your holiday yet?
YOU: Yes, I'm going to Jamaica. (I/go)
You have made an appointment with the dentist for Friday morning.
FRIEND: Shall we meet on Friday morning?
YOU: I can't on Friday _______________________________________ (I/go)
You and some friends are planning a holiday in Britain. You have decided to hire a car but you haven't arranged this yet.
FRIEND: How do you plan to travel round Britain? By train?
YOU: No, _________________________________________________ (we/hire)
Your friend has two young children. She wants to go out tomorrow evening. You offer to look after the children.
FRIEND: I want to go out tomorrow evening but I haven't got a baby-sitter.
YOU: That's no problem ____________________________________ (I/look after)
You have already arranged to have lunch with Sue tomorrow.
FRIEND: Are you free at lunchtime tomorrow?
YOU: No, ______________________________________________ (I/have lunch)
You are in a restaurant. You and your friend are looking at the menu. You ask your friend if he/she has decided what to have.
YOU: What ____________________________________________? (you/have)
FRIEND: I don't know. I can't make up my mind.
You and a friend are reading. It's getting a bit dark and your friend is finding it difficult to read. You decide to turn on the light.
FRIEND: It's getting a bit dark, isn't it? It's difficult to read.
YOU: _________________________________________________ (I/turn on)
You and a friend are reading. It's getting a bit dark and you decide to turn on the light. You stand up and walk towards the light switch.
FRIEND: What are you doing?
YOU: _________________________________________________ (I/turn on)