- •Практикум по грамматике английского языка
- •2. We have a house in the country.
- •We do not plan to go by plane.
- •2. Mary is late for her work. (always)
- •2. Mike is often late, ... (Peter, never)
- •2. We do not play golf here.
- •Who sends a lot of letters to her friends?
- •2. Who does Mary send a lot of letters to?
- •Harry! I’m really upset!
- •Why is she upset with Harry?
- •The present continuous (progressive)tense
- •The present perfect continuous tense
- •It has been raing since last Sunday.
- •I have been running all the way.
- •The past indefinite (simple) tense
- •2. Mrs. Green was happy to see her neighbour.
- •2. She used to eat a lot of sweets.
- •In the following sentences. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •The present perfect tense
- •I have never been to Paris.
- •I’ve already answered them.
- •2) Tell John to bring the dictionary.
- •I’m afraid I haven’t packed them yet.
- •It’s the second time you’ve been late this week.
- •I’ve lived here for three years.
- •I’ve lived here since 1987.
- •I haven’t met John since I left school.
- •The past continuous (progressive) tense
- •I fell sleep when I was watching television.
- •I was shaving while the children were having breakfast.
- •2. By the time I got to the station...
- •2. She started cooking. The telephone rang.
- •Progress check 2
- •I watched panorama last week, but I’m not going to watch it next week.
- •The future indefinite (simple) tense
- •I shall be back on Friday, shan’t I?
- •2) He will not write to you again.
- •The future continuous (progressive) tense
- •I didn’t want to phone Mary at that late hour. I knew she went to bed early.
- •2. I couldn’t talk to Helen when I met her on the way home. She said she (to hurry to the cinema).
- •I didn’t think Mike would come with us. I knew he had seen that performance before.
- •2. Mary was angry with Mike. She said she (to wait for half an hour).
- •I was out when my friend called on me. I didn’t know he would come so early.
- •2. Mary didn’t want to go out. She said she (to watch tv the whole evening).
I watched panorama last week, but I’m not going to watch it next week.
1. Julia caught the 7.45 train yesterday, but...(not/tomorrow). 2. I did not see the film last month, but...(next month). 3. She bought some meat in that shop last Monday, but...(next time). 4. I didn’t travel by air the last time, but...(next time). 5. We stayed at home last night, but...(not/tonight). 6. I spent 20 pounds on Christmas presents last year, but...(not/so much this year). 7. I visited Bill in hospital this morning, but...(not/again today). 8. I didn’t pay the bill when it came, but...(very soon). 9. We didn’t plan out holidays last summer but...(this summer). 10. I didn’t read the newspaper yesterday, but...(this morning). 11. We invited the Walkers to our last party, but...(not/next party). 12. I gave my son some pocket money last week, but...(not/next week). 13. We didn’t have a chance to speak to the boss before the conference, but...(after the conference). 14. John didn’t book his hotel room last time he went to London, but...(next time). 15. I didn’t celebrate Christmas with my family this year, but ...(next year). 16. I flew to Paris economy class, but...(not/next time).
Exercise 6. Miss Green is a typist. Say what she is going to do tomorrow.
1. 9 o’clock - come to the office
2. from 9 to 11 - type some documents
3. 11 o’clock - take the documents to her boss
4. 1.30 - have lunch
5. 12 o’clock - start typing again
6. 5 o’clock - finish work
7. 6 o’clock - play tennis in the park
8. from 8 to 9 - write some letters to her friends
9. from 9 to 10 - watch television
10. from 10 to 11 - read an interesting book
11. 11 o’clock - listen to the news
Exercise 7. Translate into English using to be going to.
1. Ты собираешься смотреть телевизор сегодня вечером? 2. Чем сейчас занимается Роберт? - Переводит статью. - А что он собирается делать потом? - Он хочет сходить в кино. 3. Когда ты собираешься навестить брата? - Завтра утром. 4. Мои друзья приезжаят в воскресенье. Я собираюсь встретить их на вокзале. 5. Я знаю только английский язык, но я собираюсь изучить немецкий. 6. Почему ты включаешь телевизор? - Я собираюсь посмотреть новости. 7. Не могу поверить. Посмотри на Джейн! Мне кажется, она собирается пригласить того парня на танец. 8. Где вы собираетесь провести отпуск? 9. Она не собирается здесь оставаться больше ни одной минуты. 10. Он не собирается играть в шахматы завтра. 11. Я собираюсь изучать французский язык в будущем году. 12. Мы собираемся послать им завтра телеграмму. 13. Я боюсь, что он на меня рассердится. 14. Он собирается провести летние каникулы в Крыму. 15. Морской воздух принесет вам пользу. 16. У нас скоро будет экзамен по английскому языку.
Exercise 8. Put the verbs in brackets into the present continuous or
be + going to. Sometimes either structure is possible.
1. I (see) Sarah this afternoon. 2. Hurry up! We (miss) our bus. 3. It (snow) later tonight. 4. She (meet) them tomorrow morning. 5. What you (do) this afternoon? 6. Be careful! You (break) that glass. 7. He (not to come) next Saturday. 8. Look out! You (hurt) yourself with that knife. 9. She (have) a dif- ficult year. 10. She (have) a baby in June. 11. I (play) bridge tonight with Tom and Ann. 12. The inspector (ask) you a few questions. 13. I’ve reminded you once; I (not to do) it again. 14. Be careful! You (break) that chair. 15. You (hate) this party. 16. I (leave) by the 6.35 train this evening. 17. I (not to work) tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere. 18. He (suffer) for this. 19. The Labour Party (hold) their annual conference next week. 20. Jim’s plane (arrive) in London at 7.00 tonight.
Exercise 9. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple, the present continuous or be+going to. Sometimes either structure is possible.
1. There (be) two flights to Tokyo next Thursday. There (be) JAL flight that (leave) Heathrow at 20.30 and (get) in at 06.20 and there (be) a British Airways flight that (depart) at 22.00 and (arrive) at 08.50. 2. I (have) a meeting with the Export Manager on Thursday at 2.15. 3. I don’t think the present government (win) the next election. 4. Mrs. Mason has booked three weeks’ leave in October. She (have) a holiday. 5. I’ve booked your flight and hotels for youe trip to Ethiopia. You (leave) on the 18th at 6.30 a.m. 6. I’ve made up my mind. I (buy) a BMW 730i. 7. We’ve chosen a brand name for the new biscuits. - Really? What you (call) them? 8. It’s already 28 C. It (be) very hot today. 9. Who do you think win the next World Cup? - I think Brazil (win) next time. 10. What you (do) on Friday afternoon? - I (see) the accountants. 11. The D.V. Group (open) a new Fiat dealership this summer. 12. Why are you taking the day off on Friday? - I (look) at a new house. 13. What time your evening class (finish)? - Half past nine. - Shall I conme to collect you? - Thanks, but I (meet) my sister for a drink. 14. Where’s Fredie? - He (spend) the night at his friend’s house. 15. Jack, could we arrange a time tomorrow to talk about the new freight schedules? Say, er ... 9.15? - I’m a bit busy first thing because I (have) a meeting with the new driver. Would 10 o’clock suit you? 16. You’ve bought a lot of groceries today. - Yes. I (cook) dinner for the people who work in my office.