6. Present Simple vs Continuous
6.1 Write these sentences putting the verbs into the correct tense:
1. She (read) at the moment. – She's reading at the moment.
2. (You go) to work by car? – Do you go to work by car?
3. I (not watch) television every night. – I don't watch television every night.
4. I (not watch) television at the moment. – I'm not watching television at the moment.
5. We (see) our parents every week.
6. (You listen) to the radio now?
7. I (not get up) at seven o'clock every morning.
8. Peter (talk) to Susan now.
9. (They work) in the restaurant at the weekends?
10. She (listen) to the radio in her bedroom at the moment.
11. They (not come) to school every day.
12. (You work) now?
13. The children (go) to bed at eight o'clock.
14. I (leave) the office every day at five.
15. I'm sorry I can't talk to you now. I (go) out.
16. (Peter and Jane work) in London at the moment?
17. (Mary and Susan drive) to the office every day?
18. We (go) to the beach now.
19. (John listen) to the radio at the moment?
20. (Your parents sit) in the garden now?
21. The film (start) every night at eight o'clock
22. They (not go) to the cinema very often.
23. (You go) into the office every month?
24. I (not study) at the moment.
6.2 Complete these sentences, putting the verbs into the correct tense (Present Simple or Present Continuous):
e.g. What's that book you are reading? (read)
1. We usually _______ to the beach at the weekend. (go)
2. She _______ to me every week. (write)
3. 'Where's Kevin?' – He _______ football with his friends.' (play)
4. My boss _______ to New York every month. (fly)
5. Can you answer the phone? I _______. (cook)
6. Look! That man _______ to get into our car. (try)
7. _______ you _______ to school every morning? (walk)
8. The bank _______ on Sundays. (not open)
9. Her son _______ her very often. (not visit)
10. He _______ his car every weekend. (wash)
11. Sorry, you can't talk to him. He _______ a shower. (have)
12. 'What _____ you _______?' – 'My homework.' (do)
13. Snakes _______ for most of the day. (sleep)
14. Many people _______ this kind of food. (not like)
15. 'Could you be quiet, please – I _______ the radio.' (listen)
16. We _______ in a hotel at the moment. (stay)
17. She _______ to work by train. (go)
18. They never _______ to me. (write)
19. I _______ for Mary. She's late. (wait)
7. Future Simple and Present tenses with the future meaning
Use (Future Simple)
decisions taken at the moment of speaking (on-the-spot decisions)
Since its getting dark, I’ll turn on the light.
hopes, fears, threats, offers, promises, warnings, predictions, requests, comments etc, esp. with: expect, hope, believe, l'm sure, l'm afraid, probably etc.
I'm afraid I’ll be a little late.
actions or predictions which may (not) happen in the future
She'll probably buy the dress. (prediction)
or actions which we cannot control and will inevitably happen
He will be ten next year.
things we are not sure about or haven't decided to do yet
She'll probably be promoted, (not sure yet)
Time expressions: tomorrow, tonight, next week / month, in two / three etc days, the day after tomorrow, soon, in a week / month etc
7.1 Read these famous failed predictions. Then complete the sentence using will + the verb in brackets:
1. We are in September 1914: according to most newspapers in Britain and Germany, the war (be) will be over by Christmas. They cannot imagine that the war (continue) _______ until 1918, and (claim) _______ the lives of about 9 million in the military and a further 7 million civilians.
2. We are in 1919: according to geologist Albert Porta, the conjunction of six planets (cause) _______ the Sun to explode. In fact, the Sun (probably destroy) _______ the Earth one day, when it becomes a red giant in about 4.5 billion years.
3. We are in 1977: according to Ken Olson, head of a computer company, people (never want) _______ a computer in the home. Latest predictions (2005) suggest that computer ownership (reach) _______ 1.3 billion machines worldwide by 2010.
4. We are in 1999: according to many scientists, computers (crash) _______ and (cause) _______ chaos on the first day of the new millennium.
5. And one to look forward to: according to the Aztec calendar, the world (come) _______ to an end on 22 December 2012. We (have to) _______ wait and see.
7.2 Complete the sentence with will + a verb from the list:
1. Most people know that London will hold the 2012 summer Olympic Games.
2. Most of the Games_______ in three areas of London: in the Olympic Park in East London; along the River Thames; and in Central London. 3. The Olympic Village, in the same area, _______ accommodation for over 17,000 athletes.
4. A new railway link _______ spectators to the Olympic Park.
5. The organizers _______ 8 million tickets for the Olympic Games, and a further 1.6 million for the Paralympics.
6. 75% of the tickets _______ less than £70.
7. For some events the Games _______ well-known places in Central London such as Hyde Park and Horse Guards Parade.
7.3 Write these sentences, putting the verbs into the future simple:
1. I'm sure he (not be) late. – I'm sure he won't be late.
2. (I open) the window for you? – Shall I open the window for you?
3. How long (the journey take?)
4. I suppose (she be) in London next week.
5. John (phone) your office for you.
6. (There be) a lot of people at the meeting?
7. What time (the race start?)
8. He (never agree) to your idea.
9. You (never see) your money again.
10. What's the matter? (I phone) the doctor?
11. Don't worry. I (pay) for the damage to your car.
12. (You be) at home tomorrow?
13. The company (not give) you an extra day's holiday.
14. Don't touch that! You (hurt) yourself!
15. There (not be) any newspapers tomorrow.
Use (to be going to do something)
actions intended to be performed in the near future
She's going to visit her parents tomorrow.
planned actions or intentions
Now that they've settled in their new house, they're going to have a party.
evidence that something will definitely happen in the near future
Ann is going to have a baby.
Look at the dark clouds in the sky It's going to rain.
things we are sure about or we have already decided to do in the near future
He's going to be promoted. (The boss has decided to do it.)
Time expressions: tomorrow, tonight, next week / month, in two / three etc days, the day after tomorrow, soon, in a week / month etc.
7.4 Write the correct form of “going to” and use one of these verbs to complete the sentences. Use each verb once only: