Времена английского глагола в сравнении = English Tenses Compared. Пособие

ball pools. Last night he was interviewed on television by reporter Stan Edwards.

Edwards: Well Mr Woods, what are you going to do now? Are you going

● Questions

1. What is Roy’s job? 2. When is he going to finish working on the buses? 3. Why was Roy worried about money last week? 4. How did he suddenly become rich? 5. Where do Roy and his family live at present? 6. Is he going to buy a new flat? 7. What sort of car has he got? 8. Is he going to buy a new one? 9. What is his wife going to do? 10. Then what do you think she is going to want?

●Here are the answers to some questions on the text. You ask the questions:

1.Streatham. Where...?

2.20. How much... landlady?

3.Stan Edwards. Who... television?

4.Yes, he is. Is ...job?

5.Yes, he is. Is ... a house?

6.No, he doesn’t. ... own a house now?

7.Yes, he is. ... a new car?

8.Yes, she is. ... have driving lessons?

●We often use the Past Simple and the going to future together like this:

I went to Canterbury last week, and I’m going to go again tomorrow.

Make similar sentences.

1. I asked for a pay rise last week, and... again tomorrow.

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2.I had a bath this morning, ... this evening.

3.I went to the pictures last night, ... this evening.

4.I saw the doctor yesterday, ... tomorrow.

5.He won a gold medal at the last Olympics, and I’m sure ... this time.

6.It rained yesterday, and I think ... today.

7.You had trouble at Customs last time we went on holiday, ... again this time.

8.They searched us when we arrived at the airport, and ... again now.

We often use going to in questions like this:

Where are you going to go for your holiday this year?

Now you make questions.

1.Find out what your friend is going to buy his / her mother for her birthday.

2.It is late at night. You and your friend are at a party. Find out how he / she is going to get home.

3.A girl friend is planning to buy a new party dress. Find out where she is going to buy it.

4.A friend is going to buy a new car. Find out what sort he / she is going to buy.

5.A friend of yours has a boat. He surprises you by saying that he is going to sell it. Find out why.

6.A friend is giving up his job. Find out what he is going to do instead.

7.Your friend announces that he / she is going to get married, but doesn’t say who to. Find out the answer.

8.Your friend announces that he / she is going to get married to someone who lives in another town or country. Find out where the couple are going to live.

9.Your friend has a bottle of wine, but no corkscrew. Find out how he / she is going to open the bottle.

10.Your friend has just surprised you by putting a revolver on the table. Find out what he / she is going to do with it.

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● Problems

What does George say?

1.You and George arrange to meet Sarah and Emma at 7.30 to go to the pictures. It is 8.00. There is no sign of the girls. George has Sarah’s telephone number...

2.You and George have been waiting forty-five minutes for a bus. It has just begun to rain. George knows there are taxis waiting round the corner...

3.You and George are reading. It is getting dark...

4.It is very, very hot. You and George have been playing tennis. George knows there is some beer in the refrigerator...

5.George likes Dundee cake very much. He knows there is some in the cake tin...

Sometimes we use I’m not going to to express an argument very forcibly.

● Look at this example:

You are at a political meeting with a friend. You disagree strongly with what the speaker is saying. You say:

‘I’m not going to listen to any more of this rubbish!’

●Study the situations below and make similar remarks.

1.You think the programme on the television is awful. I’m not... rubbish.

2.The last time your friend borrowed your camera he broke it. You’re not... again.

3.Last time you let your friend pick the apples from your tree, he dropped half of them and bruised them.

You’re not ...my tree!

4.Yesterday evening your friend refused to let you watch a TV programme at his house. Now he wants to watch a programme in yours.

You’re not... my television.

5.Last time you lent your watch to your friend, he dropped it.

I’m not...

6.You and your friend are going out with the same boy / girl. Your friend wants to ring that person up. You’re not... my phone!

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7.Your friend arrives at your house with a record you hate in his hand.

You’re not... my record player.

●Idea for discussion

Ask the person next to you what he or she is going to do: this afternoon; this evening; tomorrow; on Saturday; next Sunday.

Answer the questions. Then talk about some more things you are going to do in the next few days.

● Composition

This is what the fortune-teller told your friend Mary:

‘You are generally happy, but you’re a bit restless. You’re never going to be rich, but you’re not going to be terribly poor either. You’re going to travel. You’re going to go somewhere very hot. You’re going to have an illness and you’re going to spend some weeks in hospital. Be careful about the water you drink. Very soon you’re going to meet somebody who’s going to be very important in your life.’

Now imagine you are the fortune-teller. Use the notes below to tell your friend’s fortune:

change job; money; journey; new friends; accident; a lucky year; marry; children; achieve a secret ambition; live to a very old age.

Paul and Terry

Paul was having a drink with some of his colleagues from the office, when suddenly he looked at his watch.

Paul: Good Heavens! Is that the time? Terry: It’s just ten to seven — why?

Paul: I’ve got an appointment — I’m meeting a friend in London at eight o’clock. I’ll never make it.

Terry: I’m going into London. I’ll give you a lift if you like. Paul: Could you really? That would be kind.

Terry: Where are you meeting your friend?

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● Note this idea:

I’m going into London. I’ll give you a lift.

Use this form to offer help to your friend in the following circumstances:

1.You are seeing Mr Smith this evening. Your friend would like a message given to him.

2.You have an appointment with the dentist this morning. Your

friend has a problem with his teeth.

3. You have to go to a big store this afternoon. Your friend would like to know if they have any cheap tennis racquets.

4.You intend to write to Alice this evening. Your friend would like you to send her his best wishes.

5.You have to visit the baker’s shop. You know that your friend needs a loaf of bread.

6.You are going out. You know you will pass a letter box. Your friend has just written a letter and put the stamps on it.

●There are occasions when we are forced into a defensive position. In these situations Don’t worry, I’ll... can be a useful defence.

Study this conversation:

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Now defend yourself in the same way from the following accusations.

Begin: Don’t worry, I’ll...

1.You promised to take those photos in to be developed!

2.You haven’t rung your brother yet!

3.You didn’t write that letter yesterday!

4.You forgot to get any milk!

5.You haven’t found out when that film is on!

6.You didn’t get those tickets today, did you?

7.You haven’t got your suit back from the cleaner’s yet!

8.You didn’t get a film for the camera, did you?

●Giving the bad news. Here are some situations where your friend is hoping something is possible. You know it isn’t. Give him the bad news, using won’t.

Example:

You are sitting in a train with your friend. You hoped to get home early as you had been invited to a party. But the train has been held up and you don’t expect to get home till nearly midnight.

We won’t get home in time for the party.

1.Your friend wants tickets for a pop concert. You know the tickets were sold out ages ago.

2.Your friend hopes he might get a train direct from Oxford to Cheltenham. You are sure he will have to change trains.

3.Your friend thinks Sushee might go out with him. You know she is engaged to a very nice Indian boy.

4.Your friend wants a pair of rather expensive brown leather shoes. He thinks he might get them at the local shoe shop. You know they only stock cheap shoes.

5.Dennis is only twenty-two. He has applied for a position of great responsibility. You and your friend are sure he is too inexperienced to get the job.

●We often express a similar idea by using: You’ll never...

You and your friend know another student who is not very intelligent and doesn’t work hard either.

You might say: He’ll never pass the exam!

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Go back to the previous exercise and use these ideas to produce remarks beginning: You’ll never... He’ll never... etc.

Will You Marry Me?

Gina: Frank asked me to marry him! Lynn: You’re kidding! What did you say?

Gina: I didn’t say anything. I don’t know what to do. Lynne: Why don’t you talk to Madam Suzanne? Gina: Who’s that?

Lynn: She’s a fortune-teller. She’ll tell you about your future. Gina: Oh, I don’t believe in fortune-tellers.

Lynn: A lot of people don’t, but sometimes the information is interesting.

Gina: Hmmm. Will she tell me about my life with Frank? Lynn: I ‘m sure she will. She’s very good.

● What does Frank promise Gina? Complete the sentences with ’ ll (will) or won’t (will not).

I’ll be a good husband.

I won’t disappoint you.

1.We... have a wonderful life.

2.You... never be unhappy.

3.I ... bring you flowers every day.

4.I ... fix things around the house.

5.We ... visit your mother every month.

6.I ... leave my dirty clothes on the floor.

7.I ... complain about your cooking.

8.I ... forget your birthday.

●What does Madam Suzanne tell Gina? Complete the sentences with the future tense of the verbs in brackets.

1.Your husband (be) a tall man with blond hair.

2.Your parents (not / like) your husband.

3.You (live) in a big house.

4.Your husband (not / be) neat.

5.You (have) six children.

6.You (meet) a lot of interesting people.

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7.You (travel).

8.Your husband (not / remember) your birthday.

9.Your husband (love) you.

10.That (be) five dollars.

●Gina’s parents are talking. What are Mr Poggi’s questions? Look at the example.

Gina / marry Frank

Mr Poggi: Will Gina marry Frank?

Mrs Poggi: Yes, I think she will.

1.they / be happy Mr Poggi: ...?

Mrs / Poggi:Yes, they will.

2.he / buy a house for her Mr Poggi: ...?

Mrs Poggi: Yes, he will.

3.they / live near us

Mr Poggi: ...?

Mrs Poggi: No, they won’t.

4.Gina / quit / the job Mr Poggi: ...?

Mrs Poggi: No, 1 don’t think she will.

5.Frank / be a good father

Mr Poggi: ...?

Mrs Poggi: Yes, I think he will.

● Frank is talking to his father. Complete Frank’s promises.

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B:I promise (that)...

All right / OK / Don’t worry...

● Complete Gina’s thoughts about marrying Frank.

Madam Suzanne said we’ll have six children. If we have six children, I won’t be very happy.

or

I won’t be very happy if we have six children.

1.Madam Suzanne said my parents won’t like my husband. I (not / be) happy if they (not / like) him.

2.She said we’ll live in a big house. If we (live) in a big house, I (have to) clean all the time.

3.She said we’ll travel. If we (travel), I (be) very happy.

4.She said we’ll meet a lot of interesting people. We (have) a good time if we (meet) a lot of interesting people.

5.She said I’ll marry a tall man with blond hair. If I (marry) a tall man with blond hair, it (not / be) Frank.

6.Madam Suzanne can’t be right! If I (not / marry) Frank, I (not marry) anybody!

●Frank is talking to his mother. Complete the questions with the words from the list.

What • when • how long • where • why • how what kind of wedding • what time

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John: Well, tomorrow is quite a busy day for me. I’ll get up at quarter past six and have breakfast about half an hour later. I’ll start my journey to work at quarter past seven, which usually takes me about three quarters of an hour. For the first two hours at work, from eight till about ten, I’ll do the routine things: look at my letters, make phone calls and so on, then at 10.30 I’ve got a meeting, which will continue till 12.30, when I’ll take my client to lunch. I’ll get back to the office at about two, and will spend the next three to four hours writing a report, which I hope to finish by 5.30. I want to leave the office by six at the latest, because I’ve got guests coming for dinner at half past eight.

● Questions

1. Will John be busy tomorrow? 2. What will he do? 3. What will your work day tomorrow be like? 4. What will you do on Saturday?

What a Lovely Room!

Mrs Jones is visiting Mrs Smith at home.

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