In the next few days – в ближайшие несколько дней

soon – вскоре

In the near future – в ближайшем будущем

some day – когда-нибудь

one of these days – на днях

a) Love Song

• Does she love him?

• Yes, she does.

• Is she happy?

• Yes, she is.

• Does he know it?

• Yes, he does, yes, he knows it.

• Will she hug him?

• Yes, she will.

• Will she kiss him?

• Yes, she will.

• Will she leave him?

• Yes, she will, if she has to.

• Does he love her?

• Yes, he does.

• Is he happy?

• Yes, he is.

• Does she know it?

• Yes, she does, yes, she knows it.

• Will he hug her?

• Yes, he will.

• Will he kiss her?

• Yes, he will.

• Will he leave her?

• Yes, he will, if he has to.

• Are they happy?

• Yes, they are.

• Are they lucky?

• Yes, they are.

• Do they know it?

• Yes, they do, yes, they know it.

• Will he find somebody new?

• Will she find somebody too?

• Yes, they will.

• Yes, they will, if they have to.

The Present Continuous Tense

Exercise 1. Say and respond as in the model.

• Are you discussing the prices with Mr Dunn tomorrow?

• No, we are discussing them in two days.

1. to go on holiday

2. to go to the plant

3. to sign the contract

4. to clarify the details of the contract

5. to send an answer to the Sellers’ offer

6. to meet the British businessmen

The Future Simple Tense

Exercise 2. Ask and answer as in the model.

Model I

• Have you read this journal?

• No, I haven’t. I’ll read it tonight.

1. to receive the latest catalogues

2. to sign the contract with the British company

3. to deliver the equipment

4. to start producing a new model

5. to go sightseeing with the British businessmen

Model II

• I’ll watch a film on tv tonight.

• And I won’t watch a film. I’ll watch the news programme.

1. to rent a room at the seaside

2. to be at the office all day

3. to go on business by train

4. to go to the seaside by train

5. to buy new furniture

Model III

• Will you come home early tonight?

• No, I shan’t (won’t). I’ll work late.

1. to study the contract form of GML

2. to go on a camping holiday

3. to accept the Sellers’ prices

4. to deliver the goods in May

Model IV

• When will you have a holiday?

• I’m having a holiday in June this year.

1. to have talks

2. to finish work

3. to have lunch

4. to look through the contract from GML

Model V

• Who will discuss the price problem with the British businessmen?

• Our manager will.

1. to sign the contract with GML

2. to clarify some matters with the French businessmen

3. to make an appointment with the General Director of Brown & Co

4. to study the latest catalogues of American companies

5. to invite the British businessmen to dinner

Exercise 3. Compare the use of the different tense-forms to express Future Actions in English.

1. If you come tonight I am sure you’ll have much fun.

1. It’s Jane’s birthday in August. She will be sixteen.

1. - Phew! It’s hot here.

- Yes, it is. I’ll turn on the air condition.

4. She wondered if she would go to college if she got good grades in her exams.

4. I am going to take my driving test on Wednesday.

4. Take a warm coat. It’s very cloudy. I think it is going to snow.

4. The twins arrive on the 11.50 train.

4. We’ll have a party on Saturday. All our friends are coming.

4. They are opening an exhibition over there next year.

4. I’m sure you’ll be having an enjoyable time in the South.

4. I’ll be cleaning the house while you are cooking dinner.