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.pdf14.I've brought the newspapers for you. – Thank you, dear. I__________(to read) them a bit later. – Now I _________(to have) a short nap.
15.Did you pay the bill? – Oh, I forgot. I ________ (to do) it now.
16.Why don't you pay the bill? – I know. I __________ (to do) it now.
Ex. 159 Match the statements (on the left) with based either on the general beliefs (will) the predictions (on the right) which are or some evidences (to be
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1. The children get tired very easily. |
a) They'll probably fall asleep at once. |
2. The children are tired. |
b) They are going to fall asleep. |
3.Brian has a good trainee.
4.Look at the results of other runners.
5.Don't tease a dog.
6.Can you see the dog's ears?
7.Don't overload the lift.
8.The lift is making some strange noises.
9.Look at these clouds.
10.Listen to the weather forecast tonight
a)I'm glad he is going to win.
b)I think he'll win easily.
a)It will bite you.
b)It's going to bite you.
a)It will break down.
b)It's going to fall down.
a)The weather will probably change for the better tomorrow.
b)The weather is going to change for the better tomorrow.
the Present Simple – the Present Progressive
–the Present Perfect Simple – the Future Simple
Ex. 160 Choose the suitable tense form:
1. The next train leaves/is leaving at 7.15 in the morning.
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2.They leave/are leaving for France in a week or so.
3.I always leave/am leaving home at 9.
4.Not many clerks leave/are leaving the office faster than you.
5.Why does he leave/is he leaving so early today.
6.Why do so many people leave/are so many people leaving litter behind?
7.You always leave/are always leaving things behind!
8.Nobody leaves/is leaving Motherland for fun.
9.What happens if you leave/are leaving your keys at home?
10.Mind you don't leave/are not leaving your umbrella on a bus.
11.Take care that he doesn't leave/isn't leaving the house.
12.Look, the policeman leaves/is leaving the court.
13.Who else leaves/is leaving?
14.I leave/am leaving a few letters, type them till 5 o'clock.
15.I leave/am leaving it with confidence in your hands, Emmanuel.
Ex. 161 Discuss which verb form is the most appropriate in each of the following sentences:
1)Excuse me. Could you tell me what time the wildlife centre opens/ shall open?
2)Nuclear waste will continue/ is continuing to damage the environment for years to come.
3)We’d better cancel our country walk. They say it rains/ is going to rain tomorrow.
4)I’m afraid I’m busy this afternoon – I will play/ am playing tennis with Graham.
5)I’ve sold my car because I am going to start cycling/ will start cycling to work from now on.
6)There so many bottles left over from yesterday’s party. I think I’ll take/ am taking them to be recycled.
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Ex. 162 Match your answers for 1-6 above with the correct explanation below:
1)The Present Simple can be used for a definite future action, such as an event in a timetable. ________
2)The Present Progressive can be used for arrangements. ______
3)Going can be used for
a.intentions and plans. _____
b.definite predictions based on firm evidence. ______
4) Will can be used as an auxiliary
a.to make predictions or state facts about the future. _____
b.to make spontaneous decisions. ______
Ex. 163 Put the beginnings and ends together:
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He is staying at the hotel |
a) if he has enough money. |
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He stays at the hotel, |
b) this time he has quite enough money. |
3.Richard works for IBM. a) He has worked there all his life.
4.Richard is working for IBM. b) But he used to work for British Telecom.
5.He suffers a headache. a) Has he ever tried to be examined?
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He is suffering a headache, |
b) Give him this pill. |
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She wears glasses. |
a) However, she usually wears contact lens. |
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She is wearing glasses. |
b) She has a poor eyesight. |
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He teaches English |
a) until he finds a job. |
10. He is teaching English |
b) and he likes his job |
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Ex. 164 Use the proper form of the verb:
1.She’ll come and see you before she (leave) for London.
2.We won’t move from here until you (come) back.
3.Don’t worry. You’ll know her when you (see) her.
4.I don’t think he will phone before he (arrive).
5.You won’t forget to lock up the house before you (go) out, will you?
6.You’ll go out when the rain (stop).
7.After the game (be) over, let’s go home together.
8.I shall not speak to him until you (introduce) us to each other.
9.Your electricity will be cut off until you (pay) the bill.
10.We shall try to persuade him not to do it before it (be) too late.
11.If the plane (arrive) after the fog (clear), it will be able to land here.
12.I shan’t know whether I’ve passed or not till I (see) the results printed in the
paper.
Ex. 165 Suggest your idea of completing the sentences:
e.g. You won’t make mistakes if you read the instruction.
1.I will send for the doctor as soon as … .
2.I’ll refuse to work overtime if … .
3.You’ll understand everything if … .
4.She will ruin her eyes if … .
5.You will miss your train if … .
6.He will succeed when … .
7.Your flowers will grow better if … .
8.He will get a better job if … .
9.You will catch cold unless … .
10.He will go to the seaside as soon as … .
11.What will you do when … ?
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12.I’ll stay here till … .
13.The plane won’t take off till … .
14.We’ll go sightseeing as soon as … .
Ex. 166 Which form of the Present Tense is used in sentences a-c? Explain the effect of each form.
a.Once it fails, we won’t have anywhere to go.
b.When you have read the report, please tell me what you think.
c.We will only recognize the problems when resources are already running
out.
Ex. 167 Put the verb in brackets into an appropriate Present Tense:
1.I’ll put some sun-tan oil on when I _____ (be) on the beach.
2.I’ll let you know when he _____ (leave) so you can come and give him your present.
3.You’ll feel more confident after you _____ (swim) for a few weeks.
4.From now on, I’m going to tear my newspapers up and use them to light the fire when I _____ (read) them.
5.I’ll give you a lift when you _____ (want) to go home.
6.We’ll be able to get to the duty-free while we _____ (wait) for the plane to
leave.
Ex. 168 Translate the endings in brackets using the Present Simple, the Present Progressive or the Future Simple:
a) 1. Ben isn't sure (любит ли он Лиз).
2.Liz isn't sure (сделает ли он ей предложение).
3.Liz wonders (собирается ли он покупать ей машину).
4.Ben doesn't know (купит ли он ей кольцо).
5.Liz would like to know (когда они встретятся).
6.She wonders (придет ли он сегодня вечером).
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7.Ben doesn't know (когда он придет).
8.Liz wonders (позвонит ли он ей).
9.Не isn't sure (будут ли они счастливы).
10.So I'm eager to know (женятся они или нет). b) l. I'll leave (если они решат пожениться).
2.Liz will be glad (если Бен сегодня придет с решением и тортом).
3.She will quit her work (если они поженятся).
4.Ben will take up extra work (если они поженятся).
5.Her parents will arrive (как только Лиз и Бен сообщат).
6.Ben will make the decision (когда его родители разрешат ему жениться). c) 1. Let me know (если вернешься пораньше).
2.Let me know (будешь ли выступать на собрании).
3.I won't leave (пока не найду ключи).
4.I won't leave (пока ты сдаешь экзамен).
5.We won't leave (пока все не покинут здание).
6.He'll need your help (когда он выйдет из больницы).
7.Wait here, I'll find out (когда он выйдет из больницы).
8.I'll let you know (когда уйду в отставку).
9.I'll let you know about it (когда уйду в отставку).
10.Wait here (пока я тебя не позову).
11.I'll stay here (пока ты будешь укладывать вещи).
12.Read the message (пока я буду звонить).
13.Tell him about Bob's exam (если увидишь его)
14.I'll tell your parents (если увижу тебя здесь опять).
15.I'll let you know (ходит ли она на свидание с ним и увидит ли его сегодня).
16.I'll find out (работает ли он и когда он придет на интервью).
17.Take a map (на случай, если потеряешься).
18.Put down the telephone number (на случай, если увидишь его).
19.Put down his telephone number (если увидишь его).
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Ex. 169 Choose between the Present Simple and the Present Progressive to express a future action:
a) Decide which of the words from the list can be a substitute for one in the
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We are having one in two days. |
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guests |
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a meeting |
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a conference |
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spring |
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a thunderstorm |
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a fire |
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a garage sale |
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an accident |
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a presentation |
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a farewell party |
b) Decide which of the words from the list can be a substitute for it in the
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It begins in two days. |
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the chess game |
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the fall vacation |
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the winter |
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the quarrel |
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the barbecue |
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the driving test |
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the fire |
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thanksgiving recess |
Ex. 170 Say what is happening to some of the following nowadays as the changing situation. Make use of the words: at present, nowadays, currently, in these days.
e.g. fitness - Nowadays fitness is becoming a generally accepted principle of life.
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the population in this country |
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older generation |
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living conditions |
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unemployment |
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pollution |
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prices |
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villages |
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roads |
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teenagers |
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Ex. 171 Match the questions and answers:
1.Do you play tennis?
2.Are you playing tennis today?
3.What do you do?
4.What are you doing?
5.What instrument does he play?
6.What instrument is he playing?
7.Where do you live?
8.Where are you living?
9.What restaurant does he go to?
10.What restaurant is he going to?
11.What language does he speak?
12.What language is he speaking?
a)In Boston.
b)I'm a pianist.
c)It sounds like flute.
d)Not very often.
e)No, cards.
f)He adores French cuisine.
g)I'm afraid that's a tape-recorder.
h)I want to fix the radio.
i)None, he is too lazy for it.
j)At my aunt's this month.
k)Actually two, he is from Canada. 1) He is at Maxim's tonight.
Ex. 172 Answer the following questions:
1.What will you do if it rains on Sunday?
2.Where will you go if you have to buy food?
3.When will you have to get up if you have to go to the University earlier?
4.What they will do when you graduate from university?
5.How you will spend your free time when the weather is rainy, sunny or cold?
Ex. 173 Complete the sentences. Choose the best form of the verb to express the future:
1.I __________ (to have) a meal with a few friends. __________ you (to come)?
2.Thank you, I __________ (not to have) any more drink. I _________ (to drive)
a car.
3.Judging by the number of people entering Joe's flat, they ________ (to have) a
party.
4.Don't get up. I __________ (to answer) the door.
5.You know, your son Bill has been absent from classes for two days. – OK, I
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__________ (to have) a talk with him.
6.Don't put on that shirt. I __________ (to wash) it.
7.If you __________ (to decide) to contact Tracy, I __________ (to give) you her telephone number.
8.Oh, I see you've got a ticket for the match. – Yes, I _________ (to watch) it on Saturday.
9.What __________ (to do) when you graduate? Have you made up your plans?
10.When __________ (to have) a medical checkup?
11.Can I have a glass of mineral water? – Sure, I __________ (to get) it for you.
12.Why aren't you going home? – I _________ (to look) through his computer program.
13.Are you going out? I need some cinnamon for the cake. – Sure, I __________
(to get) it on my way home.
14.Look out! You __________ (to spill) the milk.
15.Tom __________ probably (to come) with his girlfriend.
16.This summer we __________ (to visit) Disneyland park. And what are your
plans?
17._________ you please (to phone) the agency to tell them I ________ (to postpone) my trip?
18.Watch out! We __________ (to fall) off the bicycle.
19.I'm not sure that he __________ (to recognize) us.
20.I don't think she _____________ (to come) soon. – Never mind. I _________
(to wait).
21.I suppose you are right. I ___________ (to type) this letter again.
22.Have you cleaned the carpet? – Not yet. But I __________ (to do) it.
23.I wonder what she ___________ (to do) with the hacksaw.
24.I __________ probably (to have) a steak.
25.Why are you taking off that picture from the hall? You __________ (to give) it to me, yeah? – No, I __________ (to sell) it to you.
26.Hurry up, we __________ (to miss) the train.
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to be to + Infinitive - the Future Progressive
-the Future Perfect Progressive - the Future Perfect
-the Past Progressive
Ex. 174 Look at examples 1-5 of other ways of referring to future. Based on these examples, discuss when we use.
be + Infinitive |
the Past Progressive |
the Future Progressive |
the Future Perfect Simple |
the Future Perfect Progressive |
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1.A hundred years from now, we’ll be trying to fix the damage to our environment that we’re causing today.
2.I was thinking of buying a fur coat, but I’ve changed my mind.
3.The Prime Minister has announced that the nuclear power plants are to close.
4.By 2050, the amount of space per global citizen will have reduced to one hectare.
5.By the time we realize the damage we are causing, we will already have been polluting our world far too long.
Ex. 175 Say that something will finish before a definite time in the future e.g. I'm afraid I'll have divorced before I'm 25.
By the end of the year I'll have earned enough money for a trip.
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by this time next year |
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by the age of. |
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when I'm 30 |
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in two weeks time |
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before I retire |
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by the time I'm old |
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