I. Read and translate the sentences. Explain the use of the tenses.

1. Don't worry about the exam. I'm sure you will pass it.

2. I'm too tired to walk home. I will take a taxi.

3. What are you going to do on Saturday evening?

4. 'Ann is in hospital'. 'Oh, really? I will visit her'.

5. 'Ann is in hospital'. 'Yes, I know. I'm going to visit her this evening'.

6. What time are you meeting Jane tomorrow?

7. What time does the film begin? 8.1 will help you.

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II. Your friend is planning to go on holiday soon. Ask him about his plans. Complete the dialogue using the Present Continuous.

- (where/ go)?

- Scotland.

• (how long / go for)?

• ten days.

- (when / leave)?

- next Friday.

- (go alone)?

- (No, with a friend).

- (travel / by car)?

- (No, by train).

- (where / stay)?

- in a hotel.

III. Complete the sentences using the Future Simple or to be going to.

1. - Why are you turning on the television? -1 (watch) the news.

2. Don't worry. 1 (give) you a lift.

3.1 am sure I (recognize) him.

4. - What are your plans for holiday?

~ I ______ (spend) two weeks on a Greek island.

5.1 (not/ tell) anyone what happened. I promise.

6. - Pineapples are on special offer this week.

- In that case I (buy) two.

7. - I wonder what the weather is like in Chicago now. I need to know what kind of clothes to pack for my trip there.

- I don't know, but I have a cousin who lives in Chicago, and I .have to call her tonight. I (ask) her about the weather and tell you what she says.

IV. Complete the sentences using the Future Simple, Present Simple, Present Continuous or to be going to.

1. What time your train (leave) tomorrow?

2. A: Would you like to join Linda and me tomorrow? We (visit) natural history

museum.

B: Sure. I have never been there.

3. You (turn) off the TV, please? No one is watching it.

4. Tomorrow morning I (meet) my parents at the airport. They from

London.

5. John is looking forward to this weekend. He (think) about work. He

(read) a few magazines, fix his car, and relax at home with his family.

6. The art exhibition (finish) on 3 June.

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