- •Exercise 1. Define the tense form:
- •Exercise 2. Put the verb in the right tense form:
- •Exercise 3. Change the verb to prepare and fill in the table.
- •Tense forms compared
- •Present simple (I do) and present continuous (I am doing)
- •Exercise 1. Complete the sentences. Use the Present Continuous or the Present Simple.
- •Exercise 7. Read the following dialogue between a hotel owner and the receptionist. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.
- •Exercise 8. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.
- •* Exercise 9. In the following sentences, the adverbs of frequency are in the wrong place. Make the corrections.
- •* Exercise 15. Complete this letter with the correct form of the present simple or the present continuous. Use each verb in the list once. The first (0) is given as an example.
- •Present continuous (I am doing) and present perfect continuous (I have been doing)
- •Exercise 2. Choose the correct alternative.
- •Exercise 3. Put the verb into the present continuous (I am –ing) or present perfect continuous (I have been –ing).
- •Exercise 5. Put the verbs in brackets into the present continuous or present perfect continuous. Translate into Russian.
- •Exercise 6. Translate into English.
- •Present perfect continuous (I have been doing) and present perfect (I have done)
- •Present forms (revision)
- •The facts…
- •The changes…
- •The Action Taken…
- •Present perfect (I have done) and past simple
- •Ask about the missing information.
- •Now find answers to the questions.
- •Then and now
- •* Write an application letter for this job. You may write for yourself or you may invent an applicant.
- •Past perfect (I had done) and past perfect continuous (I had been doing)
- •Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the past perfect continuous.
- •Exercise 3. Match column a with column b to make correct sentences. Which is the first action in each pair?
- •Conference report
- •Flying home
- •Past continuous (I was doing) and past simple(I did)
- •Present and past (Revision)
- •Future forms
- •Future simple
- •Going to
- •Present continuous
- •Present simple
- •Aquarius
- •Future continuous
- •Future perfect simple
- •Future perfect continuous
- •Future forms (Revision)
- •Final test
- •Содержание
Present continuous
Use You use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS to talk about future arrangements and plans (particularly when the time and place have been arranged).
I’m leaving at six on the first flight to Milan.
They are starting a new sales campaign next week.
Note: Going to and the PRESENT CONTINUOUS have a similar future meaning, but going to emphasizes the idea that a decision has been made, whereas the PRESENT CONTINUOUS emphasizes that something has been arranged. Compare:
I’m going to have my hair cut this week. (I’ve made a decision to have my hair cut. I may or may not have made an appointment at the hairdresser’s.)
I’m having my hair cut this week. (I’ve made an appointment at the hairdresser’s).
Exercise 1. Read the situations and write what you would say in each case. Use will/shall, going to or the PRESENT CONTINUOUS. There may be more than one correct answer for some situations, but remember that going to is usually used for actions that have already been decided on.
You make your friend a cup of sweet coffee, then she tells you she doesn’t take sugar. Offer to make her another one. I’m sorry, I’ll make you another one.
A colleague asks you why you’ve brought your sports kit to the office. Explain that you have arranged to play tennis after work.
A friend asks about your holiday plans. Tell her that you’ve decided not to go abroad this year.
Your brother lent you some money last week. Promise to pay him back at the weekend.
A friend is telling you about her wedding plans. Ask her where they plan to go for their honeymoon.
Your sister has bought some very cheap CDs. You want to get some too and you’ve asked her several times where she got them, but she refuses to tell you. Ask why she refuses to tell you.
Present simple
You use the PRESENT SIMPLE to talk about timetabled or fixed events in the future, that are usually beyond the speaker’s control.
The train leaves in five minutes.
Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the PRESENT SIMPLE or the FUTURE SIMPLE.
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A: B: |
I’m going to the gym tonight. Well, while you are (be) there, I _________ (do) the shopping. |
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A: B: |
__________ (you/call) me when you _________ (get) home? Yes, of course. |
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As soon as John __________ (come) in, tell him to come to my office. Certainly, sir. |
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I’m exhausted. Me too. I wonder if David _________ (come) to help tonight. |
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Are you going to visit Aunt Mabel this afternoon? Yes, I _________ (visit) her before I __________ (do) the shopping. |
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Is George going to eat dinner with us? No, by the time he __________ (get) home it _________ (be) very late. |
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When __________ (you/pay) the rent? When I __________ (get) my pay cheque. |
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What are your plans for the future? I want to go to university after I _________ (finish) school. |
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If you _________ (pay) for dinner, I _________ (pay) for the theatre. Okay, that’s a good idea. |
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Can you give this message to Mike, please? Well, I’ll try, but I doubt if I __________ (see) him today. |
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Exercise 2. Put the verbs in brackets into the FUTURE SIMPLE, the PRESENT SIMPLE or the PRESENT CONTINUOUS.
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A: B: |
I am seeing (see) Roger at seven o’clock tonight. Really? I thought he was out of town. |
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__________ (you/do) anything on Friday morning? No, I’m free. |
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I __________ (go) to the cinema. There’s a new film on. Do you want to come with me? What time ___________ (the film/start)? |
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Helen ___________ (have) a party the day after tomorrow. ___________ (you/go)? As a matter of fact, I haven’t been invited. |
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The new exhibition _________ (open) on April 3rd and ________ (finish) on May 31st. I know. I ________ (go) on the first day. |
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Aunt Maggie _________ (come) to visit us tomorrow. I know. What time __________ (she/arrive)? |
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Excuse me, what time _________ (the train/leave)? At half past three, madam. |
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Michael Jackson _________ (give) a concert at the Olympic Stadium next week. I know. I ________ (want) to get a ticket. |
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I’m really thirsty. I _________ (get) you a glass of water. |
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Are you looking forward to your party? Yes. I hope everyone _________ (enjoy) it. |
Exercise 3. Put the verbs in brackets into the PRESENT SIMPLE or the FUTURE SIMPLE.
1. They will/’ll go (go) to school when they _______ (be) five years old. 2. I _______ (call) you before I _______ (leave) for Paris. 3. He _______ (write) a letter to her every day while he _______ (be) at college. 4. We _______ (do) our homework when we _______ (get) home. 5. John _______ (fix) the tap as soon as he _______ (come) back from work. 6. When _______ (you/pack) your suitcase? 7. I _______ (not/do) anything until you _______ (be) ready. 8. When _______ (you/phone) me? 9. I promise I _______ (buy) you a present when I _______ (return) from my holiday. 10. When she ______ (pass) her driving test, she _______ (buy) a car.
Exercise 4.
A Cliff Turner has his own business and it is doing well. He has already decided to expand. Look at the prompts and say what he is going to do, as in the example.
employ more staff
He’s going to employ more staff.
advertise in newspapers and magazines
equip the office with computers
increase production
move to bigger premises
open an office abroad
B Cliff is always busy. Look at his schedule and say what his arrangements are for the next few days. Make sentences, as in the example.
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Wednesday 12th
Thursday 13th Friday 14th Saturday 15th Sunday 16th |
fly to Montreal He’s flying to Montreal on Wednesday. give an interview to The Financial Times have lunch with sales representatives have a meeting with Japanese ambassador play tennis with Carol |
Exercise 5. Correct the mistakes.
1. Will I take the children to the playground for you? 2. I’ll call you when I will finish work. 3. Will you to clean the carpet, please? 4. The film is starting at 8 o’clock. 5. Wait here until he will come. 6. The Queen won’t not attend the parade tomorrow.
Exercise 6. Choose the correct form of the verbs.
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Ben: Sam: |
Are you busy this week, Sam? Not particularly. (1) I revise / I’m revising until Wednesday because I’ve got an exam, but (2) that only lasts / that is only lasting until midday and then I’m free. |
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Pat: Alan: |
Oh, dear, I’ve spilt my coffee. (3) I get / I’ll get a cloth. |
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Will: Liz: Will: Liz: |
What time (4) does your evening class finish / is your evening class finishing? Half past nine. (5) Shall I come / Do I come and collect you? Thanks, but (6) I meet / I’m meeting my sister for a drink. |
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Mike: Mum: Mike:
Mum: |
Mum, (7) will you talk / are you talking to dad for me? What’s the problem? Last week he said I could use the car at the weekends but now (8) he doesn’t let / he won’t let me after all. I need it to get to the match (9) I play / I’m playing on Sunday. OK. (10) I try / I’ll try to make him change his mind. I expect (11) he’s agreeing / he’ll agree when I explain. |
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Valerie: Sophie:
Valerie: |
How soon (12) are you / will you be ready to leave? Oh I can’t go out until (13) it will stop raining / it stops raining. I haven’t got a coat. OK. I don’t think (14) it goes / it will go on for long. (15) I tidy / I’ll tidy my desk while (16) we’re waiting / we wait. |
Exercise 7. Complete the following conversation by expanding the sentences as shown.
Greg is talking to his personal assistant, Brian, about a business trip he is taking tomorrow.
Greg : Brian:
Greg : Brian:
Greg : Brian:
Greg :
Brian:
Greg :
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Have you completed the arrangements for my trip yet, Brian? Well, I’ve made the reservations, but there are still some details to confirm. (1) Your plane leaves (Your plane / leave) at eight-thirty, so (2) __________ (I / collect) you from your house at six. Six! (3) ___________ (I / have to) get up in the middle of the night. I’m sorry, it’s unavoidable. You have to check in by seven and I think (4) ___________ (there / probably / be) a long queue. Oh, very well. What about my meetings? First, (5) __________ (the Managing Director / come) to the airport to meet you. Good. (6) __________ (we / be) able to talk on the way to the factory. (7) ___________ (the conference / not / open) until noon. (8) _______ (I / make sure) you have a programme before you leave. Thank you. (9) __________ (I / read) it on the plane, I expect. Now, let’s get on with some of today’s work! By all means. |
Exercise 8. Complete the following five sentences about yourself, using the words given.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. |
This lesson ends at twelve o’clock. At the weekend I’ll probably go to the cinema. Next summer ___________________________ When I finish this exercise, ________________ Tomorrow evening I expect ________________ At the end of my course ___________________ My next class ___________________________ Next week ______________________________ My course ______________________________ |
end probably go visit be eat probably speak begin have finish |
Exercise 9. Underline the most suitable form of the future in the following text.