2) Role-play the situations in the airport using the vocabulary of the lesson. Grammar future tenses

Ex.1. Find the verbs in the sentences below, define their tense forms and translate them into Ukrainian.

Model:

Next year our company will have been building bridges for over 50 years. (Future Perfect Continuous) We will have fulfilled the main project by the end of the autumn. (Future Perfect) Most probably, we will take part in the tender for the construction of a new bridge. (Future Simple) I believe we will be able to win the tender. (Future Perfect) I am going to discuss it with the board of directors in Hamburg. This time tomorrow I’ll be flying there. (Future Continuous)

1. By the beginning of November, Brian and I will have been working here for ten years. My friend is going to quit the job and make a fresh start. I think he will accept the job offer from the Los Angeles Times.

2. I’ll be very busy at 4 this afternoon. We will be discussing our new project with the investors. It will be our third meeting. We will have finished the meeting by the time you arrive at the office.

3. We’re going to make a contract with this company. I hope we will make a contract with them tomorrow. By the time Nadine finishes her job and prepares all the necessary papers, we will have been working on this contract for a few hours. We will have signed the contract by 6 o’clock.

4. Shall I get the papers for you, Martin? – No, not now. I’m going to Glaxo in a few minutes. You will have booked the flight by the time I get back, won’t you? – I’ve booked it already. And I’ve arranged your accommodation. You’ll be staying in the Carlton Hotel. – Good. Thank you, Patricia.

Ex.2. Define what tense forms should be used in the following micro-situations. You don’t need to translate the sentences.

1. Що я буду робити завтра о десятій годині? У цей час я буду готуватися до екзамену. Я цілий день буду зайнятий. Удень я збираюся попрацювати в університетській бібліотеці. Гадаю, я попрацюю там години дві або три. Ні, до третьої години я не закінчу. Я буду повторювати матеріал вже кілька годин, коли ви прийдете.

2. Ти завтра не чекай на мене о першій годині. Я у цей час буду складати екзамен Сподіваюсь, до четвертої години я вже складу. Я тобі одразу зателефоную. У будь-якому випадку, до того часу, коли я прийду додому, ти вже будеш відпочивати і дивитись телевізор години півтори.

3. Наступного місяця ми отримаємо перші інвестиції і робота пожвавиться. До того часу, коли він вийде на роботу, ми вже закінчимо всі підготовчі роботи. У жовтні буде півроку, відколи ми готуємо цей проект.

4. Я збираюсь поїхати завтра. Я їду завтра. Мій поїзд рушає о п’ятій годині. Добре, я поїду післязавтра. У цей час я якраз буду їхати (буду в дорозі). До того часу я вже поїду. Я буду їхати вже більш години, коли ти зможеш повідомити мені, поїдеш ти туди чи ні.

The future simple tense

Ex.3. Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple.

1. Take this opportunity, and I guarantee you ____________ (not regret) it.

2. I don’t think we ____________ (need) to cook anything else for them.

3. Do you think we ____________ (win)?

4. I’m sure your luggage ____________ (turn up) soon.

5. I promise we ____________ (write) to you regularly.

6. We certainly ____________ (consider) your suggestion.

7. I am afraid Mr Jarvis ____________ (not be) there tomorrow.

8. His parents believe he ____________ (become) a great pianist one day.

9. Life ____________ (be) better a hundred years from now.

10. Did you remember to reserve a table in the restaurant? – Oh no, I forgot. I ____________ (telephone) right now.

11. She has cut my hair too short. – Don’t be so upset. It ____________ (grow) again very quickly.

12. I expect the article ____________ (appear) in May’s issue of the magazine.

13. Is that the phone? – Yes, but don’t get up! I ____________ (answer) it.

14. If I finish before you, I ____________ (wait) for you outside.

15. You ____________ (understand) a lot when you grow older.

Ex.4. Read and write the opposite (positive or negative). Make other changes if necessary. The first sentence has been done for you as an example.

1. I’m sure he will drive us to the airport. – I’m afraid he won’t drive us to the airport.

2. I hope we will arrive on time. – ____________________________________.

3. She says we won’t have a test tomorrow. – ___________________________.

4. We’ll stop at the next filling station. – _______________________________.

5. He won’t pay the bill. – ___________________________________________.

6. People will forget about him in a few years. – _________________________.

7. This week we won’t need more money than usual. – ____________________.

8. I think Frederick will go to Africa next year. – _________________________.

9. I don’t think they will support us. – _________________________________.

10. Scientists predict that climate won’t seriously change in the third millennium. – ______________________________________________________________.

Ex.5. Put will or won’t in the best place in the sentence.

1. I hope there be no problems getting a visa.

2. It isn’t a holiday season, and there be many tourists there.

3. I’m sure it be difficult to find accommodation at this time of the year.

4. Do you think we be able to buy tickets there?

5. Ruth be here for your engagement party?

6. I’m afraid we get there in time.

7. Could you possibly change my flight to the evening? – Wait a minute. I just check the computer.

8. I’m sorry, but there be any time for us to have lunch.

9. Our ice-creams are melting. I put them in the freezer.

10. Tomorrow be a very busy day for me. I don’t think I have time to go shopping with you.

11. You hold this box for a moment while I am unpacking it?

12. Someone kindly tell me what is going on around here?

13. Is there anything good on TV tonight? – I don’t know. I have a look in the newspaper.

14. Your fax is absolutely illegible. I can’t read the document. – Sorry about that. I send it again.

15. Just tell me what it cost in round numbers.

Ex.6. Make questions using the question words in brackets.

1. Jane says she will speak to the manager about it. (when) - When will Jane speak to the manager?

2. Helena says her brother will graduate from college in a few months. (when)

3. Martin says he won’t start looking for a job after leaving school. (why)

4. He will apply to two or three universities instead. (where)

5. Mary will probably start studying Spanish next year. (what language)

6. I guess William will be the driving force in this business. (who)

7. The installation of a new computer system will take about a week. (how long)

8. The first stage will be finished in a couple of days. (when)

9. John will take you from the airport. (who)

10. Wait for me, please. I’ll be ready in a few minutes. (when)

Ex.7. Complete the statements with question tags. Make a response.

Model:

You’ll help Linda in understanding the details of the contract, won’t you? -Certainly, I will.

Let’s go swimming, shall we? - A good idea, let’s.

Don’t be long, will you? - No, I won’t. At least, I’ll try.

1. She won’t go on a night train, __________?

2. You’ll drive carefully, __________?

3. They won’t raise the prices again, __________?

4. Customers will get huge discounts by booking in advance, __________?

5. This job will offer you excellent opportunities for promotion, __________?

6. You won’t sign this document, __________?

7. There will be enough room for everyone, __________?

8. You won’t tell anyone, __________?

9. Let’s go for a walk, __________?

10. Don’t forget to call us as soon as you arrive, _________?

Ex.8. Replace the words in bold with will or shall.

1. Can you hold this parcel for me so I can tape it up? – Will you hold this parcel for me so I can tape it up?

2. Why don’t we go out for dinner tonight?

3. Do you want me to open the champagne?

4. Can you help me with it?

5. Would you like me to carry that for you?

6. Why don’t we contact Eric? He may be able to help?

7. Сan you explain how it works?

8. Where do you want me to put all these papers? – On my desk.

9. Let’s take one more swim before we go back to the hotel.

10. Do you want me to e-mail these sales figures to our head office?

11. Can you hold this shopping bag for me while I open the door?

12. Why don’t we wait until the rain stops?

13. It’s hot and very stuffy in here. Can you open thе window?

14. What do you want me to do with all this shopping?

15. Can you call me as soon as you arrive in Toronto?

Ex.9. Make a request or offer to do something in the following situations.

Model:

This programme isn’t very good.

a request: Will you change the channel to a news programme?

an offer: Shall I change this channel to another one?

1. This box is very heavy. I can’t even lift it.

2. I can’t find my glasses.

3. I’ve forgotten all about posting the letter.

4. It’s so hot and stuffy in here.

5. Oh dear! I haven’t got any money with me.

6. I see you don’t know how to make it start.

7. You’re short of time. And you haven’t booked a taxi yet.

8. It’s late now, and the television in your room is so loud!

9. Our dinner is almost ready but we haven’t got any bread.

10. This coffee is too sweet for me. I can’t drink it.