Verb: Posteriority

1. Turn from direct into reported speech; introduce reported statements by told somebody that or said that:

1. 'I will call you back,' he said (V.Evans).

2. 'I'll tell them the news on Saturday,' she said (E.Walker, S.Elsworth).

3. Alex said, 'I'll meet you here again tomorrow at 3:30' (M.Foley D. Hall).

4. I said, 'The wind will be strong' (M. Fuchs, M. Bonner).

5. She said, 'I will work for IBM' (P. Emmerson).

6. 'I will show you my new dress,' she said (V. Evans).

7. 'I'll see them soon', he said (E.Walker, S.Elsworth).

8. Jan said, 'I'll let you know' (P. Emmerson).

9. 'The hurricane will change direction tonight,' they said (M. Fuchs, M. Bonner).

10. 'I'll help you to repair your car tomorrow,' he said to me (V. Evans).

11. Geraldine said, 'I will not take part in the new play' (M.Foley D. Hall).

12. 'We'll see her next week,' they said (E.Walker, S. Elsworth).

13. 'I'll go to London,' she said (V.Evans).

14. 'I'll see you tomorrow, Ian,' said Graham (M. Vince, P. Emmerson).

15. 'I'll phone you at seven o'clock tonight,' she said to him (V. Evans).

16. 'They won't restore electricity until tomorrow,' they said (M. Fuchs, M. Bonner).

17. Helen said, 'I won't do it until tomorrow' (P. Emmerson).

18. He said, 'I'll see you later.' (V.Evans).

19. 'I'll phone the office from the airport,' she said (E.Walker. S.Elsworth).

20. She said, 'I'll be back after lunch.' (P. Emmerson).

21. 'I will come tomorrow and fix the tap,' the plumber said to them (V. Evans).

22. Joe asked Tina, 'When will you get back?' (M. Vince, P. Emmerson).

23. Miss Moore said, 'They'll make a lovely couple' (V. Evans).

24. 'I won't put it in the sales because it is selling very well,' she said (P. Emmerson).

2. Imagine that you were present at Mr. Brown's lecture about the car of the future. Tell your friend what Professor Brown spoke about:

Optimists are sure that the future will be happy. They think that car companies will soon solve all our problems by producing the Supercar. Tomorrow's car will be bigger, faster, and more comfortable than before. The Supercar will have four rooms, color TV, running water, heat, air conditioning, and a swimming pool. Large families will travel on long trips in complete comfort. If gas is in short supply, the Supercar will run on water. Finally, optimists promise that the car of the future will come in any color, as long as the color is gray (P. W. Peterson).

Verb: Mood: Conditional I

1. Read the dialogue paying attention to the use of Conditional /; learn the dialogue by heart:

(Gill is going to Germany for a year to be an au pair. Her mother is a little anxious.)

Mother. Oh dear, I hope everything will be all right. You've never been abroad before.

Gill: Don't worry. I'll be OK. I can look after myself.

Mother: But what will you do if you don't like the family?

Gill: I'll find another one (John and Liz Soars).

2. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:

1. If you (to run) after two hares, you (to catch) neither (Proverb).

1. If everybody (to obey) the rules, the roads (to be) much safer (A. S.Hornby).

2. If you (not to be) careful, you (to kill) yourself (H.Innes).

3. If I (to go) on a diet, I (to lose) weight (V. Evans).

4. I (to write) it down for you in case you (to forget) (W. S. Maugham).

5. If we (to leave) her here, she (to die) (F.Baum).

6. If he (to come) late, we (to miss) the bus (V.Evans).

7. If you (not to take) me, I (to run) away (E.Loring).

8. If sales (to increase), we (to make) more profit (P.Emmerson).

10. If you (to finish) before 5 o'clock, I (to come) and (to pick) you up (E.Walker, S.Elsworth).

11. If it (to snow), we (to make) a snowman (V.Evans).

12. If the bank (to lend) us the money, we (to invest) it in new machin­ery (P. Emmerson).

13. If the result of the test (to be) negative, you (to receive) notification through the post (M. Foley, D. Hall).

14. If we (to hurry), we (to get) to the shops before they close (E.Walker, S.Elsworth).

15. Even if he (to say) yes, it (not to make) any difference (J. Baldwin).

16. If you (to stay) around here, you (to get) to know her (R.Wright).

3. Fill in unless or if:

1. ... you make so much noise, I won't be able to sleep (V. Evans).

2. ... you vote, you won't have a say in the future of our country (M. Fuchs, M.Bonner).

3. ... you drop the eggs, they'll break (M.Vince, P.Emmerson).

4. ... she lowers taxes, business people will move their companies back to the city (M. Fuchs, M. Bonner).

5. I won't finish the work ... you help me (V. Evans).

6. ... young people have hope for the future, they won't stay out of trouble (M.Fuchs, M.Bonner).

7. ... you (to be) hungry, I'll make you a sandwich (V. Evans).

8. ... you register, you won't be able to vote (M.Fuchs, M.Bonner).

9. We'll miss the bus ... we hurry (V. Evans).

10. You won't understand ... you listen carefully (V. Evans).

11. ... you come to the party, you will meet Jim (E.Walker, S. Elsworth).

12. ... you meet Darren, give him my regards (V Evans).

13. The kidnappers won't release the child ... the ransom is paid (V. Evans).

14. You will not be allowed into the building ... you have a security pass (V Evans).

15. We'll go skiing into the mountains... it snows (V.Evans).

4. Complete the interview between Politics Today (PT) and MP Daniel Baker (DB) with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and if or unless; role play the interview:

PT: What's the first thing you (to do) if/ unless you (to get) elected?

DB: Well, it's been a long, hard campaign. If/ Unless I (to win), I (to take) a short break before I begin my new job.

PT: Sounds good. Where?

DB: Sorry, but I'd rather not say. If/ Unless I (to be) elected, I (to try) to keep my personal life private. Even politicians need privacy.

PT: I can understand that. Now, every election has a winner and a loser. What you (to do) if/ unless you (to lose)?

DB: If / Unless I (to lose) this election, I (to continue) to be active in politics. If/ Unless all parties (to cooperate), this country (not to be) as great as it can be. Finally, if/ unless the people (not to elect) me to office this time, I (to be) back next time to try again! (M. Fuchs, M. Bonner).

5. Translate the sentences into English using Conditional I:

1. Если в воскресенье будет плохая погода, мы останемся дома.

2. Если она не заведет будильник, она проспит.

3. Мы пропустим лекцию, если не поторопимся.

4. Что ты будешь делать, если потеряешь кошелек?

5. Животные в зоопарке погибнут, если их не будут кормить.

6. Я уверена, что он поможет тебе, если ты заболеешь.

7. Если мы возьмем такси, мы приедем быстрее.

8. Если я не подготовлюсь к зачету, я не пойду гулять.

9. Если она встанет поздно, отец подвезет ее на машине.

10. Если я завтра буду свободна, я свожу тебя в Тауэр.

11. Мы пойдем на пляж, если будет жарко.

12. Если мы не поторопимся, мы опоздаем.

13. Если соседи не перестанут кричать, я вызову полицию.

14. Если ты дашь мне свой номер телефона, я позвоню тебе.

15. Если он не запишет номер ее телефона, он забудет его.

16. Если ты подождешь минутку, я провожу тебя домой.