The Future Indefinite (Simple) Tense

Характеристика действия	Обычное действие, которое совершится в будущем.
Примеры слов и словосочетаний-сигналов	tomorrow the day after tomorrow in a week next Sunday soon one of these days
Формула образования	1-е лицо: will (shall) + V 2-е и 3-е лицо: will + V
Утвердительное предложение	We will (shall) sign the contract with the British company soon. Мы скоро подпишем контракт с английской фирмой. Our manager will fly to London in a week. Наш менеджер полетит в Лондон через неделю.
Отрицательное предложение	We won't (shan’t) sign the contract with the British company soon. Мы не скоро подпишем контракт с английской фирмой. Our manager won’t fly to London in a week. Наш менеджер не полетит в Лондон через неделю.
Вопросительное предложение	Will (shall) we sign the contract with the British company soon? Cкоро ли мы подпишем контракт с английской фирмой? Will your manager fly to London in a week? Полетит ли ваш менеджер через неделю в Лондон?

Exercise 1. Comment on the use of the Future Simple Tense in these sentences. Translate them.

1. Our lectures will start at 9 o’clock. 2. I shall graduate next year. 3. He will be here any minute. 4. We’ll talk about our plan and then we’ll have dinner. 5. Spring will come soon. 6. This job won’t take us long. 7. We shan’t have much time to see your mother. 8. I’m sure he’ll come back. 9. – What would you like to drink? – I’ll have an orange juice, please. 10. I don’t think I’ll go out tonight. I’m too tired. 11. – I need a bigger bag. – I’ll get you one. 12. Martin will probably phone us this evening. 13. When will you know your exam results? 14. I won’t tell anyone what happened. I promise. 15. Will Jack play football with us. 16. Your friend will be a good actress, won’t she?

Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple Tense

1. We (hope) for the best. 2. He (want) this information in a week. 3. You (have) time to help me tomorrow? 4. He (believe) whatever you may tell him. 5. I’m sure they (understand) your point of view. 6. He (finish) his experiment soon. 7. Do you think that he (recognize) you? 8. She (take) this book from the library tomorrow. 9. Miss Green (not to sing) at the next concert. 10. Perhaps he (arrive) in time for lunch. 11. They (stay) with us next Christmas. 12. Do you know the way? No? Then I (show) you. 13. I never (forgive) him. 14. I’m sure that you (like) him. 15. Where we (go) in the summer holiday? - We (go) to the seaside. 16. You (be) in Rome tonight.

Exercise 3. Peter wants to see Sally. He is talking to her on the telephone. Complete the conversation using will/won’t.

Peter: You (be) at home this evening, Sally?

Sally: Well, I’m working late. I don’t expect I (finish) until after 9.00, so I (not to be) home until quite late.

Peter: Oh, I see. What about tomorrow? You (be) free for lunch?

Sally: No, I’m afraid I (be) in a meeting at lunch time.

Peter: What time do you think (end) the meeting?

Sally: I’m not sure, but it probably (not to finish) before 2.00. Listen, Peter. Why don’t we meet for a coffee after work tomorrow evening?

Peter: What time you (be) finish tomorrow?

Sally: I (be) free by 6.00.

Peter: All right. I (meet) you at your office at 6.00, then.

Sally: Right. I (see) you then.

Exercise 4. Respond to these questions saying what the person will do in the future.

Model: Nick usually comes home at 6 o’clock. And tomorrow? (seven)

He’ll come home at seven tomorrow.

1. Jane usually goes shopping on Fridays. And next week (Saturday)? 2. The Browns usually have dinner at 6 o’clock. And next Sunday (five)? 3. We usually have a French class at ten on Thursday. And next month (at nine on Wednesday)? 4. They usually come to see us on Sunday. And next week (Saturday)? 5. Ann usually gets up at 6:30. And tomorrow (8:30)? 6. He usually leaves home for work at 7:30. And tomorrow (6:30)? 7. She usually plays tennis twice a week. And next week (three times)? 8. He usually goes to the library after classes. And next month (before classes)? 9. Miss Grey usually listens to the latest news in the evening. And next week (in the morning)? 10. He usually goes to the country for his holidays. And next year (to the seaside)? 11. Mary usually walks her dog twice a day. And this Sunday (three times)? 12. We usually take our exams in June. And this year (July)? 13. As a rule Helen writes one letter a week. And next week (two)? 14. The students usually write grammar tests on Friday. And next month (Tuesday)? 15. Nick usually goes on business to Moscow. And next week (Kiev)? 16. Roy usually makes recordings on Sunday. And next week (Saturday)?

Exercise 5. Explain why the person won’t do this or that thing.

Model: Will he come for supper? (be at the theatre)

No, he won’t come for supper. He’ll be at the theatre.

1. Will they discuss this question after classes (at the meeting tomorrow)? 2. Will she stay here till Monday (leave today)? 3. Will they get here at 5 (6)? 4. Will you go shopping tomorrow (leave for the country)? 5. Will you watch the play on TV (go to the cinema)? 6. Will you have fruit for dessert (have an apple)? 7. Will your sister be at home tonight (go to a party)? 8. Will Robert call you from Paris (send a telegram)? 9. Will you wait for your roommate (leave a message)? 10. Will Roger win the race (be the second)? 11. Will your friends put up at a hotel (stay at my place)? 12. Will the train come on time (be late)? 13. Will you see Jack on Monday (on Friday)? 14. Will James come to the party (be busy)? 15. Will you stay in town in summer (go to the seaside)? 16. Will the delegation arrive by train (by plane)?

Exercise 6. Make these sentences a) negative and b) interrogative.

Model: Prof. Simmons will begin his lectures next week.

a) Prof. Simmons won’t begin his lectures next week.

b) Will Prof. Simmons begin his lectures next week?

1. The summer holidays will begin at the end of June. 2. She’ll be married in spring. 3. It’ll take me an hour to get there. 4. My brother will go to India for six months. 5. She will call on them tomorrow. 6. He will see her at 9 o’clock tomorrow. 7. There will be a lot of people at the lecture today. 8. They will not translate the article without our help. 9. We shall meet in the university. 10. He will remember us. 11. I’ll be in tomorrow morning. 12. They will leave Moscow in August. 13. The talk will be very interesting. 14. There will be many visitors today at the office. 15. She will be able to do the job on time. 16. Tom will help you with the suitcases.

Exercise 7. Add question tags to the following statements.

Model: 1) I shall be back on Friday. I shall be back on Friday, shan’t I?

2) He will not write to you again. He will not write to you again, will he?

1. We’ll have an English class at 11 next Friday. 2. Next year your brother will write his degree paper. 3. I shall not get up at 6 o’clock tomorrow. 4. Mr Bradley will give a lecture on Hemingway next Thursday. 5. They won’t leave for Washington next Tuesday. 6. He will return in three hours. 7. There will be an interesting lecture at the institute today. 8. I’ll finish translating the story in two or three days. 9. There won’t be a meeting here today. 10. We shan’t be able to take part in this conference. 11. He will be glad to hear from us. 12. We won’t stay here long. 13. In some years there will be more faculties at the university. 14. Miss Green won’t teach French to us next year. 15. He won’t be here next month. 16. It will only take us ten minutes to get to the bus stop.

Exercise 8. Ask the speaker to repeat what he has just said.

Model: – I’ll see Alice on Tuesday (when). – Pardon? When will you see Alice?

1. Harry will be away for a month (how long). 2. I’ll be back in half an hour (when). 3. We’ll invite twenty people to the party (how many). 4. I’ll be in Rome next week (where). 5. I’ll have my French classes three times a week (how often). 6. The American professor will give only two lectures (how many). 7. Victor won’t come because he’s busy (why). 8. Mike will book the tickets (who). 9. She will study art (what). 10. They’ll pay him 3,000 dollars a month (how much). 11. I’ll be at the library at 4 (where). 12. I’ll marry Simon Parks (whom). 13. Some of the students will go to Brighton one of these days (where). 14. We shall have dinner at home at about 6 (what). 15. He will have some free time tomorrow (when). 16. They will pay twenty thousand dollars for the new house (how much).

Exercise 9. Complete these sentences with I’ll + a suitable verb.

Model: – We haven’t got any cigarettes.

– Oh, haven’t we? I _____ get some. I’ll go and get some.

1. I’m too tired to walk home. I think _____ taxi. 2. It’s a bit cold in this room. – Is it? I _____ on the heating then. 3. We haven’t got any milk. – Oh, haven’t we? _____ and get some. 4. It’s too late to phone Max now. _____ him in the morning. 5. – Do you want me to do the washing up? – No, it’s all right. I _____ it. 6. – I don’t know how to use this computer. – Okay, _____ you. 7. I feel a bit hungry. I think _____ something to eat in the fridge. 8. – Would you like tea or coffee? – I _____ coffee, please. 9. – Goodbye! Have a nice holiday. – Thanks. _____ you a postcard. 10. Thank you for lending me your camera. I _____ it back to you on Monday, okay? 11.– Are you coming with us? – No, I think _____ here. 12. – Why haven’t you switched on the light? It’s getting dark. – Oh, yes, it is. I _____ it now. 13. – Did you send that email to Jack on Monday? – Oh, I forgot. Thanks for reminding me. I _____ it now. 14. – Why haven’t you packed your things? We’re leaving right away. – Don’t worry. _____ in a moment. 15. – There’s someone at the door. – Is there? Oh, I _____ who it is. 16. – I’m going out shopping. – Oh, are you? I _____ with you, then. I need to get some things myself.

Exercise 10. Translate these sentences using the Future Simple Tense.

1. В воскресенье я пойду на выставку. 2. Сколько вам понадобится времени, чтобы закончить перевод? 3. В пятницу будет собрание, не так ли? 4. Боюсь, что Петр не будет играть в теннис в следующую субботу. Он болен. 5. Вы достанете билеты на концерт? 6. Мы встретимся на концерте, не так ли? 7. В нашей группе будут две новые студентки. 8. Я не буду вас ждать после занятий. 9. Почему ваш друг не придет к нам на вечер? 10. Следующая лекция будет в четверг в 10 часов. 11. Какие предметы вы будете изучать в будущем году? 12. Как долго он пробудет в нашем городе? 13. Завтра у второй группы не будет первой лекции. 14. – Когда они вернутся из Нью-Йорка? – На следующей неделе. 15.– Принести вам завтра новый учебник? – Да, пожалуйста. 16. Мы сделаем это завтра утром. 17. Они вернутся к десяти часам вечера? 18. В будущем году мы начнем изучать французский язык. 19. Я не пойду на концерт вo вторник. У меня нет времени. 20. Завтра воскресенье, и в парке будет очень много народa.

Exercise 11. Comment on the use of the Future Simple Tense and be going to… in these sentences. Translate them.

1. That boat doesn’t look very safe. It’ll sink in that heavy sea. 2. Look at that boat! It’s going to sink. 3. Oh dear! I’ve spilt some wine on my jacket. - Don’t worry. I’ll clean it for you. 4. – Why have you moved all the furniture out of this room? – I’m going to clean the carpet. 5. George is putting on weight. He’s going to be quite fat. 6. – I have left my watch upstairs. – I’ll go and get it for you. 7. – Let’s have a party. – That’s a great idea. We’ll invite lots of people. 8. Sue and I have decided to have a party. We’re going to invite lots of people. 9. Look at those black clouds. It’s going to rain. 10. We’re going to crash! 11. I bought a good map, because I’m going to go to South America. 12. I’ll probably move abroad in five years’ time.

Exercise 12. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple or the

be going to… form.

1. – Someone told me that you’re moving from London. – That’s right. I (live) in Manchester. 2. Quick! Catch the baby! I think he (fall) off the sofa. 3. – I could lend you some money if you like. – Could you? I (pay) you back on Friday. 4. – What’s up? – I’m late for work and my car won’t start. – Don’t worry. I (give) you a lift. 5. – Why are you turning on the television? – I (watch) the news. 6. – Why are you filling that bucket with water? – I (wash) the car. 7. Have you heard the news? Mrs Green’s pregnant again. She (have) another baby. 8. – I can’t play chess. – I (teach) you if you like. 9. Don’t go near that dog. It (bite) you. 10. – I’ve got a headache. – Have you? Wait there and I (get) an aspirin for you. 11. – Has George decided what to do when he leaves school? – Oh yes. Everything is planned. He (have) a holiday for a few weeks and the he (start) a computer-programming course. 12.– That tree makes the house very dark. – Very well, I (cut) it down. 13. I haven’t bought any cigarettes because I (give) up smoking. 14. – We need some bread for lunch. –Oh, do we? I (go) to the shop and get some. I feel like I need a walk. 15. – Why are you selling your house? – We (live) in the country. 16. – The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it? – No, it looks as if it (fall) down. 17. Sh-sh! Don’t make so much noise. You (wake) everybody up. 18. You look frozen. Sit down by the fire and I (make) you a cup of tea. 19. Oh dear, it’s already 4 o’clock. We (be) late. 20. – I’ve come out without any money. – Never mind, I (lend) you some. How much do you want?

Exercise 13. Comment on the use of tenses in these sentences.

Translate them.

1. I’ll phone you as soon as I make an appointment with Mr Smith. 2. If the weather is fine, we’ll go boating. 3. We won’t go out until it stops raining. 4. What do you want to be when you grow up? 5. I’ll stamp the book after you fill out the form. 6. I’ll wait here till you register your ticket. 7. You will feel better after you have something to eat. 8. It’s raining hard. We’ll get wet if we go out. 9. If I go shopрing, I’ll buy some bread. 10. I’ll buy a newspaper when I go out. 11. The dоor won’t open unless you push it hard. 12. I’ll look after your сat while you are оn holiday. 13. We shall play tennis this evening as long as it doesn’t rаin. 14. He won’t do anything until he hears from us. 15. If you don’t move your cаr, I’ll call the police. 16. If you get into difficulties, I’ll come and give you a hand.

Exercise 14. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. If you unplug the machine 1. I’ll let you go.

2. If you give me the money 2. you’ll leave the country

3. If we don’t escape 3. you’ll be able to carry on with your holiday

4. If they give you another 4. we’ll drown

passport

5. If they replace your traveller’s 5. you won’t get a shock

cheques

6. If there’s an explosion 6. they’ll mend her broken leg

7. If she goes to hospital 7. he’ll ask everybody to leave the train

8. If the guard thinks it’s a bomb 8. there’ll be a lot of damage

9. If you touch it 9. they’ll take her to hospital

10. If you light a match 10. you’ll get a shock

11. If you catch the 9:15 train 11. it’ll cause an explosion

12. If we call an ambulance 12. I’ll scream

13. If you don’t let go 13. you’ll be ill

14. If you don’t stop eating 14. it’ll taste better

15. If they find out about it 15. you’ll arrive before lunch

16. If you add a little sugar 16. there’ll be trouble

Exercise 15. Combine these pairs of sentences using conjunctions if, when, as soon as, after, before, till, until.

Model: We’ll finish work. We’ll go to the pictures (as soon as).

As soon as we finish work we shall go to the pictures.

1. We shall go out on Friday. We shall not be tired (if). 2. He will go to the country. His exams will be over (when). 3. She will speak to the manager. She will leave for Rome (before). 4. He will stay here for another week. He will not settle the matter (if). 5. We shall have to wait for Peter. He will be late (if). 6. I shall receive visitors. We shall discuss the plan (after). 7. You’ll go on a diet. You won’t feel okay (until). 8. Al will go shopping. He will put some petrol in the car first (before). 9. John will clean the car. Mary will cook the lunch (if). 10. I’ll take my coat to the cleaner’s. I’ll come round to your place (after). 11. He’ll be able to take pictures. The weather will be fine tomorrow (if). 12. They will wait. You’ll finish translating the text (till). 13. He will not be able to settle the matter. The manager will come back from a business trip (till). 14. Harry will study hard. He’ll pass the exam (if). 15. The company will raise prices. The demand for its products will fall (if). 16. I shall finish the courses. I’ll become an operator (when).

Exercise 16. Insert the missing conjunctions and comment on the use of tenses in these sentences. (Conjunctions to be used: until, till, before, after, as soon as, while, if, when, unless)

1. He will join the game _____ he finishes his work. 2. I shall believe it _____ I see it. 3. You must wait _____ the light changes to green. 4. He will ring up for the taxi _____ you finish packing. 5. _____ you take a taxi, you will be late for the train. 6. _____ he goes to bed at night give him a cup of hot milk. 7. I shall tell you a secret _____ my brother goes out. 8. I don’t think he will write _____ he arrives. 9. I shall always remember you _____ I live. 10. We shall not speak to you _____ you apologize. 11. They will run _____ you stop them. 12. I shall be preparing breakfast _____ you are taking a shower. 13. He will stay here _____ you come. 14. _____ they show me their homework, I will correct it. 15. _____ you come to Moscow, ring me up. 16. We shall start immediately _____ you finish your dinner.

Exercise 17. Use correct forms of the verbs in brackets: the Future Indefinite (Simple) or Present Indefinite (Simple) Tense.

1. When the Queen (arrive) the audience (stand) up. 2. He (wake) up when we (turn) the lights on. 3. His father (not to give) him any more money until he (learn) not to waste it. 4. You (wait) until he (come) back? 5. If you (want) to see all these places, you (have) to stay here for a week. 7. She (not to get) this job unless she (learn) French. 8. I (buy) a new car as soon as I (have) enough money. 9. Next time Marion (come), I (take) her to see my mother. 10. Please don’t touch anything before police (come). 11. Everyone (be) very surprised if he (pass) the examinations. 12. She (not to go) away until you (promise) to help her. 13. You (be) lonely without me while I (be) away? 14. If I (need) any help, I (ask) you. 15. The old gentleman doesn’t go out in winter. He (go) out when the weather (get) warmer. 16. I’m afraid the old woman (die) before she (see) her son. 17. He (have) a bad accident if he (not to drive) more carefully. 18. She (be) pleased when she (hear) the news. 19. I’m sure he (write) to me as soon as he (know) my new address. 20. What your father (say) when he (hear) about this accident?

Exercise 18. Translate these sentences.

1. Мы пойдем в кино после того, как закончим нашу работу. 2. Я просмотрю газеты после того, как мы позавтракаем. 3. Перед тем, как он поедет в Лондон, он позвонит вам. 4. Мы не начнем обедать, пока ты не придешь. 5. Как только он вернется, я вам позвоню. 6. Пойдем ли мы купаться, если погода будет хорошей? 7. Если она не ответит на мое письмо, я не буду ей писать. 8. Подождите, пока не придет секретарь. 9. После того, как я oкончу институт, я женюсь. 10. Мы можем опоздать, если не возьмем такси. 11. До того, как мы выедем, нам нужно будет купить подарки для друзей. 12. Если вы останетесь еще на три дня, я покажу вам все достопримечательности города. 13. Что мы будем делать, если она опоздает? 14. Где она будет работать, когда окончит университет? 15. Мы поедем к морю, как только Джон сдаст последний экзамен. 16. Как только я прочитаю эту книгу, я дам ее вам. Она очень интересная. 17. Пока ты ходишь по магазинам, я соберу вещи. 18. Подумайте хорошенько, прежде чем дать ответ. 19. Вы ничего не поймете, если не прочтете книгу сами. 20. Он начнет свой бизнес, если найдет достаточно денег.

Exercise 19. Comment on the use of the Prеsent Indefinite (Simple) and Future Indefinite (Simple) Tense in these sеntences. Translate them.

1. If the train is not late, it will pass the town at 2:30. 2. I don’t know when she’ll be here. 3. I’ll start when I’m ready. 4. Do you know when Janet will be in town? 5. Kevin will tidy up the garden if it doesn’t rain. 6. I wonder when she’ll be back. 7. When I have news about your missing dog, I’ll let you know immediately. 8. They want to know if there’ll be any changes in the plan. 9. If you run after two hares, you will catch neither. 10. I’ll sent you a postcard when I arrive. 11. They wonder if he will go by plane. 12. Move! If we don’t hurry, we’ll be late again. 13. Ask him if he’ll do it at all. 14. When I see Tom tomorrow, I’ll invite him to our party. 15. I wonder what time tomorrow she will come back from her trip. 16. I don’t know when he will ring me up.

Exercise 20. Use the Future Simple (Indefinite) Tense.

1. Ask her if she (come) to the party alone or with her sister. 2. I have no idea when I (finish) reading this book. 3. Do you happen to know when the train (leave)? 4. My friend asks me if I (go) to the library with him. 5. I’m not sure if he (get) to the village before dark. 6. Ask him when he (begin) his course of lectures. 7. I wonder when he (wake) up. 8. I don’t know if she (come) tomorrow. 9. Ask the man if it (take) him long to make a duplicate of this key. 10. He doesn’t know when they (arrive). 11. We don’t know when we (have) a grammar test. 12. Do you know when he (have) a talk with her about her future job? 13. Tell me when the meeting of the first-year students (take) place. 14. Ask him when he (finish) packing. 15. I wonder if they (discuss) this question at the meeting. 16. I’m not sure if he (agree) to take part in the concert.

Exercise 21. Use correct forms of the verbs in brackets: the Future Simple or Present Simple Tense.

1. Ask the flower girl how much money I (have) to pay if I (take) all the flowers. 2. I don’t know if he (come) but if he (come) I (speak) to him about it. 3. He (answer) you if he (get) your letter. 4. Mary offers Chris a lift in her car. I wonder if he (refuse and walk) to work. 5. Ask the dean if we (study) according to the old timetable or a new one (be) ready when we (begin) to study. 6. I (go) to the theatre when I (buy) a ticket. 7. If they (catch) the 10.37 train, what time they (be) in Milan? 8. I don’t know if she (stay) for the weekend, but if she (stay) ask her to tell us about her trip to England. 9. I hope you (tell) me all about the holiday when you (get) back. 10. Mr Simon has gone fishing. I wonder if he (catch) any fish. 11. I don’t know if Helen (be) here when you (phone) tomorrow morning. 12. Ask her when they (move) to their new flat. 13. We (wait) for you for some time if you (be) busy at that time tomorrow. 14. They usually spend their days off in the country. I’d like to know if they (go) there this Sunday as well. 15. You never (make) this mistake again if you (learn) things the right way. 16. When the train (arrive) in Kiev I (get) off to buy newspapers. 17. I wonder if your boss (understand) what you mean. 18. You (not to be) cold if you (wear) a warm coat. 19. If you (translate) this article into Russian I (use) it in my report. 20. I can easily understand what happened to you during your business trip. But I’d like to know if your colleagues (understand) it, too.

Exercise 22. Complete these sentences.

1. If there are no return tickets _____ 2. After you return from London _____ 3. As soon as he finishes reading the book … 4. You will easily catch up with the group if _____ 5. They will go to the country as soon as _____ 6. I don’t know when _____ 7. Our teacher will let us go home if _____ 8. When you see him _____ 9. If he doesn’t phone me _____ 10. Will they join you if _____ ? 11. Tell me when _____ 12. The students will not be able to read difficult texts till they _____ 13. Will you wait until _____ ? 14. They will go abroad next summer if _____ 14. Ask Peter if he _____ . 15. Can you speak to me when ____? 16. I shall lie down and have a rest while _____ 17. I don’t think anyone will be surprised if _____ 18. Before we go to the exhibition _____ 19. Tell your group mates when _____ 20. When we arrive at the airport _____

Exercise 23. Translate these sentences.

1. Спросите на таможне, будут ли они осматривать наш багаж. 2. Я не знаю, когда она вернется. 3. Мы не знаем, надо ли будет брать этот учебник в библиотеке. 4. Я вам все объясню, когда мы увидимся в институте. 5. Я пойду спрошу, пойдет ли она в кино. 6. Если меня никто не встретит на вокзале, я возьму такси. 7. Хотел бы я знать, приедет ли она сегодня. 8. Когда я приеду в Москву, я дам тебе телеграмму. 9. Учитель не говорит, будем ли мы писать контрольную работу сегодня. 10. Если я не уеду в командировку, я зайду к тебе на днях. 11. Я буду слушать эту передачу по радио, когда вернусь из института. 12. Не представляю себе, когда я смогу написать этот доклад. 13. Он одолжит тебе денег, если ты объяснишь ему ситуацию. 14. Скажи, пожалуйста, студентам, когда они смогут получить стипендию. 15. Мне хотелось бы узнать, когда ваша сестра вернется из Москвы. 16. Он еще не знает, когда студенты второго курса начнут сдавать экзамены. 17. Они поедут в Саратов, когда окончат работу. 18. Он не знает, когда они закончат работу. 19. Спроси его, когда он получит эти документы. 20. Он позвонит мне по телефону, когда получит эти документы.

The Future Continuous (Progressive) Tense

Характеристика действия	Действие будет происходить в определенный момент или период времени.
Примеры словосочетаний-сигналов	from 3 till 7 o’clock tomorrow when mother comes at 10 o'clock tomorrow
Формула образования	shall / will + be + V-ing (Participle I)
Утвердительное предложение	The boss will be making a report in the afternoon. Шеф будет выступать с докладом завтра днем. When I come back, they will be having supper. Когда я вернусь, они будут ужинать.
Отрицательное предложение	The boss won’t be making a report at 10 o’clock tomorrow. Шеф не будет выступать с докладом завтра в 10 часов. When I come back, they will not be having supper. Когда я вернусь, они не будут ужинать.
Вопросительное предложение	Will the boss be making a report at 10 o’clock tomorrow? Будет ли шеф выступать с докладом завтра в 10 часов? Will they be having supper when I come back? Будут ли они ужинать, когда я вернусь?

Exercise 1. Comment on the use of the Future Continuous Tense in these sentences. Translate them.

1. This time tomorrow I’ll be lying on a beach in Tunisia. 2. Don’t telephone after eight. I’ll be having dinner. 3. Professor Corb will be giving another lecture on English literature at the same tine next week. 4. Will you be having dinner at home this evening? 5. I shall soon be starting my studies at King’s College. 6. When will you be visiting us again? 7. The train will be arriving soon. 8. I’ll be seeing Tom tomorrow. 9. He’ll be taking his exam next week. 10. He won’t be coming to the party. 11. He will be examining his students the whole day tomorrow. 12. If you call him at midnight, he won’t answer. He will be sleeping. 13. At 10 o’clock tomorrow he will be having an exam. 14. What will you be doing this time next week? 15. In an hour we shall be seeing the New Year in. 16. Will you be using the car tomorrow? If not, can I borrow it?

Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Continuous Tense.

1. When you arrive I probably (pick) fruit. 2. When we reach England it (rain) probably. 3. – I’ll call for her at eight. – No, don’t. She still (have) breakfast then. 4. I (wait) for you when you come out. 5. When you next see me I (wear) my new dress. 6. I’ll give Jack your message. I can do it easily because I (see) him tomorrow. We go to work on the same train. 7. In a hundred years’ time people (go) to Mars for their holidays. 8. I (see) you again. 9. – I’ll come at three o’clock. – Good. I (expect) you. 10. – What do you think the children (do) when we get home? – I expect they (have) their supper. 11. The garden (look) its best next month. 12. We’ve just got to the top in time. The sun (rise) in a minute. 13. Let’s go out tomorrow because Mary (practise) the piano all day. 14. Don’t ring her up now. She (put) the children to bed. Ring later. 15. That football club has lost some of its players. They (look) out for new men. 16. The doctor is over sixty, but he doesn’t want to retire. I think he still (work) when he is seventy.

Exercise 3. Paraphrase the sentences using the Future Continuous Tense.

Model: We are going to London tomorrow. We shall be going to London tomorrow.

1. We’re catching the 8 o’clock train. 2. My brother is meeting me at the station. 3. Our wives aren’t coming with us. 4. They are staying at home. 5. We’re arriving at Paddington Station at ten o’clock. 6. My sister is staying overnight in London. 7. I’m returning on the 9 o’clock train. 8. My wife’s picking me up at the station. 9. Mary is leaving in a few days. 10. John is coming home soon. 11. We are going to have fired fish for supper. 12. I am having coffee after dinner as usual. 13. Prof. Grey is lecturing on Byron tomorrow. 14. The leaves are going to fall soon. 15. I am seeing him tomorrow. 16. She says she is going to do the washing tomorrow.

Exercise 4. Ask a person about his plans using the Future Continuous Tense.

Model: – Are you going to use your car today? – Will you be using your car today?

1. Are you going to see Ann next Monday? 2. Are you going to use your laptop tomorrow evening? 3. Are you going shopping this afternoon? 4. Are you going to the post-office? 5. Are you going to leave for Moscow tonight? 6. Are you going to use this dictionary? 7. Are you going to watch this football match on TV? 8. Are you going to have a talk with the boss? 9. Are you going to write Tom a letter? 10. Is he going to the library this afternoon? 11. Is John going to meet Arthur on Tuesday? 12. Are you going to buy tickets for the concert? 13. Are you going to order lunch to the room? 14. Is she going to take her things to the laundry? 15. Are you going to wear your new tie at the party? 16. Are you going to see the landlord about the broken window?

Exercise 5. Answer the following questions to let your partner know what other people will be doing. Use the prompts given in brackets.

Model: – Are you going to watch the match tomorrow (work).

– No, I’m not going to watch it because I’ll be working.

1. Are you going to bed early (go to a party)? 2. Are you going to phone him now (sleep)? 3. Are you going to ask them this question now (have their lunch)? 4. Are you coming to the pictures tonight (prepare for the exam)? 5. Is he playing tennis with us tomorrow (sit for an exam)? 6. Are they going to visit us next week (go to Scotland)? 7. Is he going to Rome immediately (have a holiday first)? 8. Are you going to catch the 8 o’clock train (catch the 8.17 train)? 9. Is your wife going to come with you (stay at home)? 10. Is Nick going to take part in the talks (write a report)? 11. Are you going home early tomorrow (catch up with my work)? 12. Is your boss going to stay in the office between 12 and 2 tomorrow (have lunch with a business partner)? 13. Are the Spanish businessmen going home on Friday (go home on Saturday)? 14. Are you going to stay home tonight (take a friend to a concert)? 15. Are you going to speak to Mr Smith about it now (see him tomorrow)? 16. Is Victor going to see you off at the station (have classes)?

Exercise 6. Say what you or other people will be doing at a definite moment in the future.

Model: I’m going to watch TV from 9 till 10 o’clock in the evening.

So at 9:30 I’ll be watching TV.

1. Tomorrow afternoon I’m going to play tennis from 3 o’clock until 4.30. So at 4 o’clock tomorrow I _____ 2. Jim is going to study from 7 o’clock until 10 o’clock this evening. So at 8:30 this evening he _____ 3. We are going to clean the flat tomorrow. It will take from 9 until 11 o’clock. So at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning we _____ 4. Susan has a lot of typing to do. She’s going to type today from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. So at 4:30 this afternoon she _____ 5. We are going to pack our things from 6 to 9 this evening. So at 7 o’clock this evening we _____ 6. We are going to have our classes from 3 to 6 o’clock. So at 5 o’clock we _____ 7. I’m going to write letters from 10 until 11. So at 10:30 I _____ 8. From 11 till 6 I’m going to prepare for my exams. So at two o’clock I _____ 9. John is going to teach his son French from 9 till 10 o’clock this morning. So at 9:30 he _____ 10. Miss Rock is going to do the shopping from 12 till 2 o’clock this afternoon. So at 1 o’clock she _____ 11. The manager is going to interview new people from 2 till 4 o’clock. So at 3 o’clock he _____ 12. Mr and Mrs Harris are going to paint their bathroom today from 5 till 7 o’clock in the evening. So at 6:30 they _____ 13. You are going to visit your friend in the hospital from 10 till 11 this morning. So at 10:30 you _____ 14. Donald is going to fill out his income tax form from 5 till 6 this evening. So at 5:30 he _____ 15. I’m going on business to London by air tomorrow. So at 8 p.m. I _____ . 16. I have my English classes every Friday from 10 till 12. Tomorrow is Friday, so at 11 o’clock we _____

Exercise 7. Translate these sentences using the Future Continuous Tense.

1. Не звоните ей в 11 часов. Она еще будет спать. 2. Я еще буду работать, когда вы вернетесь. 3. Приходите завтра в 2 часа. Я буду вас ждать. 4. Завтра в это время вы будете пересекать Ла-Манш [the English Channel]. 5. Когда мы придем домой, мама еще будет готовить обед, и нам придется подождать. 6. Не звоните мне c трех до семи: я буду работать в лаборатории. 7. Я должна идти, мама будет меня ждать. 8. Легко могу представить себе, что будут делать мои родители, когда я приеду: отец будет читать газету, а мама – готовить мой любимый пирог. 9. Преподаватель говорит, что в следующий раз он будет читать лекцию об артиклях. 10. Мы будем пить кофе после обеда, как обычно. 11. Не забудьте, мы будем вас ждать! 12. Боб обещал прийти. Полагаю, он опять будет рассказывать нам забавные истории. 13. Мы будем ужинать минут через двадцать. Не уходите. 14. Я увижу Генри сегодня вечером. Хотите, чтобы я передал ему что-нибудь? 15. Не приходите ко мне так рано. Я еще буду спать. 16. Я буду очень рад, если ты зайдешь ко мне. Я буду ждать тебя от 6 до 8 часов. 17. Завтра в это время я буду возвращаться домой из института. 18. Когда вы вернетесь, я думаю, они еще будут смотреть телевизор. 19. В 6 часов я буду занят. У меня будет урок. 20. Ровно в 5 часов я буду ждать тебя на автобусной остановке.

Exercise 8. Use correct forms of the verbs in brackets: the Future Simple or Future Continuous Tense.

1. The teacher (ask) us questions at the class. He (ask) us the whole class. 2. He (return) home on Sunday. Please come and see us. 3. I (work) in the library from six to nine o’clock tomorrow. 4. They (go) to the country at this time tomorrow. 5. She (become) a doctor in two years. 6. At the beginning of the class one of our students (show) us his pictures. 7. His daughter (take) music lessons. 8. If you want to see us, come to Tom’s on Sunday. We (wait) for you at midday. 9. At this time next week we (sit) in the train. 10. Don’t phone me at 8. I (do) my homework then. 11. It’s nearly autumn, soon the leaves (change) colour. 12. They (have) English from nine to ten in this room. Don’t let anyone disturb them. 13. – You (go) to the library today? – Yes, do you want me to take your books back for you? 14. When we arrive in Moscow, it probably (rain). 15. – I (call) for her at 8. – No, don’t; she still (have) breakfast then. 16. Who do you think (win) the football match on Sunday? 17. In the future, machines (do) many of the jobs that people do today. 18. You (use) your camera at the moment? I wonder if I could borrow it. 19. I’m sure you (enjoy) the film if you go to see it. 20. I (drive) to town later on. Do you want a lift?