Future Perfect and Future Perfect Continuous

1. We use the Future Perfect (will have done) to talk about something that will be completed by (not later than) a certain time in the future.

When we use this structure, we think of a future time and look back from that future time to say that something will be complete.

I'll have finished dinner by 8.00.

"I'll phone you at 11.00." "No, I'll have gone to bed by

then. Can you phone earlier?"

I'll have worked here for a year next September.

Next year is Ted and Amy's 25th wedding anniversary.

They will have been married for 25 years. I

We're late. I expect the film will have already started by

the time we get to the cinema.

2. The Future Perfect Continuous (will have been doing) describes a continuous action (very often one which is already in progress) which will finish by a certain point in the future:

In ten minutes we'll have been waiting for this bus for exactly an hour!

Amer will have been studying English for ten months by the time he goes back to Syria in October.

Self check

I. Use either the Future Perfect or the Future Perfect Continuous.

1. By the time I get up tomorrow morning, the sun already (rise). 2. He's never going to stop talking. In 15 more minutes, we (listen) to his lecture for three solid hours. I don't even know what he's saying anymore. 3. This is a long trip! By the time we get to Miami, we (ride) on this bus for over 15 hours. 4. What? You're smoking another cigarette? At this rate you (smoke) a whole pack before lunchtime. Don't you think you should cut down a little? 5. This is the longest flight I have ever taken. By the time we get to New Zealand, we (fly) for 13 hours. I'm going to be exhausted. 6. Douglas has been putting some money away every month to prepare for his trip to South America next year. By the end of this year, he (save) enough. It looks like he's going to make it. 7. Can you believe? According to our grammar teacher, by the end of this semester she (teach) more than 3,000 students from 42 different countries. She has been teaching for nearly 20 years — and she still loves it! 8. This traffic is terrible. We're going to be late. By the time we (get) to the airport, Bob's plane already (arrive), and he'll be wondering where we are. 9. This morning I came to class at 9.00. Right now it is 10.00, and I am still in class. I have been sitting at this desk for an hour. By 11.00,1 (sit) here for two hours. 10.1 don't understand how these marathon runners do it! The race began over an hour ago. By the time they reach the finish line, they (run) steadily for more than two hours. I don't think I can run more than two minutes! 11. What? He got married again? At this rate, he (have) a dozen wives by the time he dies. 12. We have been married for a long time. By our next anniversary, we (be) married for 43 years. 13. I hope they (repair) this road by the time we come back next summer. 14. By the end of next week my wife (do) her spring cleaning and we'll be able to relax again. 15. By this time tomorrow we (have) our injections. 16. By the end of next year I (work) for him for 45 years. 17. He's only 35 but he's started losing his hair already. He (lose) all by the time he's 50. 18. In two months' time he

(finish) his preliminary training and will be starting work. 19. I'll be back again at the end of next month. — I hope I (pass) my driving test by then. If I have, I'll meet your train. 20. When Professor Jones retires next month, he (teach) for 45 years. 21.1 will go to bed at 10 p.m. He will get home at midnight. I (sleep) for two hours by the time he gets home.

When and If sentences (When I dо../if I do...)

1.We use the present tense (usually the simple present) to refer to the future in clauses of time and condition after when, while, as soon as, after, before, until/till, if, unless, provided/providing (that).

I'll buy a newspaper when I go out.

We won't go out until it stops raining.

We'll go to the beach if the weather is nice.

I'll go to the party provided you go too.

Before you leave you must visit the museum.

Can you look after the children while I am out?

I'll buy a new car as soon as I have enough money.

The door will not open unless you push it hard.

I'll lend you the money providing that you pay me back

tomorrow.

If he is sleeping when I come, I won't wake him up.

2. You can also use the Present Perfect (I have done) after when/ after/until etc. to show that the first action will be finished before the second.

When I've read this book, you can have it.

Don't say anything while Tom is here. Wait here until he

has gone.

It is often possible to use the Simple Present or Present Perfect.

Self check

I, Put the verbs into the correct tense forms.

1. If you drop that bottle, it (break) 2. He (not write) to you unless you (write) to him. 3. You (understand) when you (be) older. 4.1 (believe) it when I (see) it. 5. You (be) able to drive after you (have) another five lessons. 6. Unless he (run), he (not catch) the train. 7. He (lend) it to you if you (ask) him. 8. If petrol pump attendants (go) on strike we (not have) any petrol. 9. He (be) offended if you (not invite) him. 10. She (have) $ 6000 a year when she (be) twenty. 11. If you (leave) your roller skates on the path someone (fall) over them. If they (fall) over them and hurt themselves they (sue) you. 12. What your father (say) when he (hear) about this accident? — He (not say) much but he (not lend) me the car again. 13. You've been a good child, and when we (get) home I (give) you a sweet. 14. My father (be) furious when he (see) what you have done. 15. As soon as I (hear) from him, I (let) you know. 16. The lift (not start) until you (press) that button. 17.1 (stay) in bed till the clock (strike) seven. 18. As soon as the holidays (begin) this beach (become) very crowded. 19. Don't count on a salary increase before you actually (get) it. 20.1 (pay) you when I (get) my cheque. 21. If it (rain) this evening I (not go) out. 22. Before Tom (go) to bed, he always (brush) his teeth. 23. Before Tom (go) to bed later tonight, he (write) a letter to his girlfriend. 24. After I (get) home from school every afternoon, I (drink) a cup of tea. 25. Janet (meet) me at the airport when my train (arrive) tomorrow. 26. When I (be) in New York next week, I (stay) at the Park Plaza Hotel. 27. Cindy and I (go) to the beach tomorrow if the weather (be) warm and sunny. 28. Jack (watch) a football game on TV right now. As soon as the game (be) over, he (cut) the grass in the back yard. 29. As soon as I (get) home every day, my children always (run) to the door to meet me. 30.1 (go) to New York often. When I (be) in New York, I usually (see) a Broadway play. 31. If I (not study) tonight, I (not pass) my chemistry exam. 32.1 think he (get) the job. I (be) surprised if he (not get) it. 33.1 hope to be there by 10.30. But if I (not be) there, don't wait for me. 34. We (not start) dinner until Jack (arrive). 35. Please don't touch anything before the police (come). 36. You (be) lonely without me while I (be) away? 37. Before you

(leave), don't forget to shut the windows. 38. Everyone (be) surprised if he (pass) the examination. 39. If I (need) any help, I (ask) you. 40. Come on! Hurry up! Ann (be) annoyed if we (be) late. 41. After I (do) the shopping, I (come) straight back home. 42. I'm going to watch a TV program at nine. Before I (watch) that program, I (write) a letter to my parents. 43. I'm going to eat lunch at 12.30. After I (eat), I probably (take) a nap. 44. I'm sure it will stop raining soon. As soon as the rain (stop), I (walk) to the drugstore to get some film. 45. Tomorrow I'm going to leave for home. When I (arrive) at the airport, my whole family (wait) for me. 46. When I (get) up tomorrow morning, the sun (shine), the birds (sing), and my roommate still (lie) in bed fast asleep. 47. How can I get in touch with you while you (be) out of town? — I (stay) at the Pilgrim Hotel. You can reach me there. 48. After Ali (return) to his country next month, he (start) working at the Ministry of Agriculture. 49. Relax. The plumber is on his way. He (be) here before there (be) a flood in the kitchen. Let's jusi keep mopping up the water the best we can.

50. A: How long you (stay) in this country?

B: I (plan) to be here for about one more year. I (hope) to

graduate a year from this June. A: What you (do) after you (leave)? B: I (return) home and (get) a job. How about you? A: I (be) here for at least two more years before I (return)

home and (get) a job.

51. Heat the oil till it (begin) to smoke. 52. You drive first, and when you (be) tired, I (take) over. 53. We (send) you the goods as soon as we (receive) your cheque. 54.The plane (not take off) til! the fog (lift). 55. When you (do) the bedrooms, remember to sweep under the beds. 56. He (save) £500 a year. By the time he (retire) he (save) £20,000. 57. When you (read) the book, leave it in the hospital for someone else to read.

II. Translate from Russian into English.

1. Как только я приеду в Лондон, я напишу тебе письмо. 2. Если погода будет хорошая, мы сможем сходить в лес за грибами. 3. Если ты поедешь на юг, то закажи билет туда и обратно. 4. Если он будет спать, когда я приду, я разбужу его. 5. Я пойду прогуляться прежде, чем лягу спать. 6. Я про-

смотрю газеты после того, как мы поужинаем. 7. Пока я буду убирать квартиру, ты будешь готовить обед. 8. Я приду, если не заболею. 9. Я не знаю, придет ли Нина. 10. Он будет нака­зан, если не сдержит свое обещание. 11. Как только ты сдашь экзамены, мы поедем на юг. 12. Интересно, примет ли он участие в экспедиции. 13. Что ты будешь делать, если никто тебя не встретит? — Я оставлю вещи в камере хранения и поеду на автобусе. 14. Мы обсудим этот вопрос после того, как вернется директор. 15. Присмотри за моим сыном, пока я не вернусь. 16. Мы поедем на рыбалку в субботу, если не будет дождя. 17. Я зайду за тобой, как только освобожусь. 18. Она не знает, когда приедет ее брат. 19. Давай зайдем в кафе после того, как закончится собрание. 20. Если он по­звонит мне сегодня, я попрошу его заказать билеты на само­лет. 21. Прежде чем я уеду, я поговорю с управляющим. 22. Я останусь здесь, пока не улажу все дела. 23. Если Петр опо­здает, нам придется его подождать. 24. Когда вы увидите г-на Смита, попросите его позвонить мне. 25. Если ты останешь­ся еще на три дня, я смогу показать тебе достопримечатель­ности города. 26. До того как я уеду, мне нужно купить по­дарки для друзей. 27. Если я не успею на поезд, то я проведу ночь в гостинице. 28. Я приду, как только сделаю домашнее задание. 29. Ты не знаешь, когда он вернется? —Когда он вернется, я скажу тебе. 30. Я куплю ему подарок, если не потрачу все деньги на книги. 31. Когда у тебя следующее занятие по немецкому языку? — В среду. — Ты собираешь­ся на нем присутствовать? — Нет, в среду утром я уезжаю в командировку в Лондон. — Сколько времени ты там пробу­дешь? — Около двух недель. Я очень сожалею, что мне при­дется пропустить занятия по немецкому языку. 32. Давай пой­дем завтра в кино. В "Октябре" идет хороший детектив. — Ты сможешь купить билеты? — Да, конечно. Мы пойдем в кино днем или вечером?—Я бы предпочел вечерний сеанс. — Тогда я куплю билеты на восьмичасовой сеанс. Я позвоню тебе, когда куплю билеты. — Спасибо. — А что ты делаешь сегодня вечером? — Сегодня вечером я буду писать письма своим родственникам. А ты? — А я весь вечер буду смотреть телевизор. 33. Аня, ты не хочешь поиграть в теннис в суббо­ту утром? — Извини, я иду в парикмахерскую в субботу ут­ром. — А как насчет воскресенья? Почему бы нам не пока-

таться на велосипеде? — В воскресенье я буду готовиться к экзамену по физике. 34. Я завтра устраиваю вечернику. —-Сколько человек придет на вечеринку? — Около десяти. — Мне остаться и помочь тебе? — О, да, пожалуйста. Это очень любезно с твоей стороны. 35. Сколько времени вы женаты? — В будущем году исполнится десять лет, как я женат. 36. Сколь­ко времени вы работаете на этом заводе? — В мае исполнит­ся пять лет, как я здесь работаю. 37. Сколько времени вы знаете Смита? — В конце года исполнится пять лет, как мы знаем друг друга. 38. Сколько времени вы изучаете англий­ский язык? — В июле исполнится два года, как я его изучаю. 39. В котором часу отправляется самолет? — В 8 утра. — Сколько времени длится полет? — Около двух часов. — Ко­гда мы прибываем в Москву? — В 10 утра. 40. Куда ты едешь в отпуск? — Я еду в Брайтон. —Когда ты едешь? — 10 авгу­ста. — Ты едешь поездом? — Да. —Как долго ты там пробу­дешь? — Две недели. — Где ты остановишься? — В гости­нице. — Желаю тебе хорошего отдыха. 41. Ты собираешься остаться в школе в будущем году? — Нет, мне надоела шко­ла. — Что ты собираешься делать? — Я намерен поискать работу. — Какого рода работу? — Я собираюсь работать в банке. — Мне кажется, это скучная работа. — Я не согласен с тобой. 42. Что ты делаешь завтра утром? — Я буду делать уроки. — А что ты делаешь завтра днем? — Завтра днем я играю в футбол. Это очень важный матч. — Какая жалость! — Почему? — Завтра мы идем на ярмарку. Я хотел пригласить тебя пойти со мной. — К сожалению, я не смогу пойти. Спа­сибо за приглашение.

Fluency

Listen, read and practise.

Fred is a bachelor and his life is carefully organized. Brenda, one of the young secretaries in the office where Fred works, think ^ he is rather nice. She suggests that they might go to a film together one evening.

"What about Monday evening?" she asks. "Oh!" says Fred, "on Monday evening I'm taking my washing to the launderette."

a. Now you play the part of Fred. Answer Brenda s questions using the ideas below.

1. What about Tuesday evening? have/supper/sister

2. What about Wednesday evening? go/my evening class

3. What about Thursday evening? play/badminton

4. What about Friday evening? meet/Harry/drink

5. What about Saturday evening? watch/football/ television

6. What about Sunday evening? go/church

B. I'm going to the football match with Jim.

Use the notes below to make up similar sentences, using the Present Continuous as a future.

1. I/see/Mr Allen/tomorrow

2. I/go/pictures/this evening

3. The President/come/London/next week

4. I/buy/some new shoes/at the weekend

5. He/change/his job/after Christmas

6. They/move/to the seaside/in the spring

7. We/go/to Spain/next month

8. They/open/a new/store/on twentieth July

9. I/ask for a rise/at the end of the week 10. I/get that record/Saturday

С What are you doing today?

Use the notes below to make up questions you might ask your friend.

1. Where/go/this afternoon

2. Why/go/into the city

3. Who/go/party with

4. What/do/tomorrow

5. Where/buy shoes

6. When/go/dentist

7. When/get/tickets for the concert

8. Where/meet/Paul/this evening

9. What time/come/tomorrow 10. Why/come/so late

D. Look at these ideas:

When are you going to Germany? I'm going on Friday. John isn't coming.

Use the notes below to make up similar sentences:

1. What time/you/come/Saturday?

2. Who/come/party?

3. Tom and Sue/not/come

4. Is it tme/Peter/change/job?

5. George/get/new car

6. Where/buy/it?

7. You/watch/horror movie/tonight?

8. Which channel/they/show/it on?

9. Mike/go/abroad 10. When/he/leave?

E. Composition

You are the personal assistant to a very important man, who works at your embassy in London. It's Monday and you are going through his programme for the week with him. Here is an example of the entries you have made in his diary.

Monday 3.00 p.m. Mr Steffen from

German Embassy

You say: "At 3.00 p.m. you're seeing Mr Steffen from the German Embassy."

Below are the complete notes for one week. Look at them carefully, then write the conversation between you and your boss'

Monday 3.00 p.m. Mr Steffen from

German Embassy 8.00 p.m. Dinner ar Claridges Hotel. Turkish Ambassador

Tuesday 10.00 a.m. Meeting with

our Ambassador 1.00 p.m. Lunch, Post Office Tower. British Post Office officials

Wednesday 10.00 a.m. Appointment at

Board of Trade. Discuss new import duties.

1.00 p.m. Guest speaker at Rotary Club lunch. Subject. "Links between our two countries." Thursday 11.00 a.m. Visit to University

of Kent. 6.00 p.m. Attend cocktail

party at German Embassy Friday 9.35 a.m. Heathrow. Fly to Paris

to visit Trade Fair. F. Idea for discussion

I'm getting married next May.

Note: The ring has been bought, the arrangements have been made, the invitations have been printed.

 

This time last week Roy Woods, a bus conductor from Streatham, in South London, was worried about money. He owed £20 to his landlady in rent. Today he is rich, for last Saturday he won £120,000 on the football pools.

Last night he was interviewed on television by reporter Stan Edwards.

Edwards: Well Mr Woods, what are you going to do now? Are you going to give up your job on the buses? Woods: Yes, I'm going to finish at the end of the week. Edwards: And what other plans have you got? Woods: Well, I'm going to buy a house.

Edwards: Have you got a house of your own now?

Woods: No, no, we live in a furnished flat.

Edwards: Have you got a car?

Woods: Yes, I've got an old Ford, but I'm going to buy a

new car... and my wife says she's going to have

driving lessons!

A. Questions

1. What is Roy's job? 2.When is he going to finish working on the buses? 3.Why was Roy worried about money last week? 4. How did he suddenly become rich? 5. Where do Roy and his family live at present? 6. Is he going to buy a new flat? 7. What sort of car has he got? 8. Is he going to buy a new one? 9. What is his wife going to do? 10. Then what do you think she is going to want?

B. Here are the answers to some questions on the text. You ask the questions:

1. Streatham. Where...?

2. £20. How much... landlady?

3. Stan Edwards. Who... television?

4. Yes, he is. Is...job?

5. Yes, he is. Is... a house?

6. No, he doesn't.... own a house now? 7.Yes, he is.... a new car?

8. Yes, she is.... have driving lessons?

C. We often use the Simple Past and the going to future together like this:

I went to Canterbury last week, and I'm going to go again tomorrow.

Make similar sentences.

1.1 asked for a pay rise last week, and... again tomorrow.

2.1 had a bath this morning,... this evening.

3.1 went to the pictures last night,... this evening.

4.1 saw the doctor yesterday,... tomorrow.

5. He won a gold medal at the last Olympics, and I'm sure... this time.

6. It rained yesterday, and I think... today.

7. You had trouble at Customs last time we went on holiday,... again this time.

8. They searched us when we arrived at the airport, and... again now.

9. We ran out of milk yesterday, and... again today. 10. You grumbled about it yesterday, and... again.

D. We often use going to in questions like this:

Where are you going to go for your holiday this year? Now you make questions:

1. Find out what your friend is going to buy his/her mother for her birthday.

2. It is late at night. You and your friend are at a party. Find out how he/she is going to get home.

3. A girl friend is planning to buy a new party dress. Find out where she is going to buy it.

4. A friend is going to buy a new car. Find out what sort he/she is going to buy.

5. A friend of yours has a boat. He surprises you by saying that he is going to sell it. Find out why.

6. A friend is giving up his job. Find out what he is going to do instead.

7. Your friend announces that he/she is going to get married, but doesn't say who to. Find out the answer.

8. Your friend announces that he/she is going to get married to someone who lives in another town or country. Find out where the couple are going to live.

9. Your friend has a bottle of wine, but no corkscrew. Find out how he/she is going to open the bottle.

10. Your friend has just surprised you by putting a revolver on the table. Find out what he/she is going to do with it. E. Problems

What does George say?

1. You and George arrange to meet Sarah and Emma at 7.30 to go to the pictures. It is 8.00. There is no sign of the girls. George has Sarah's telephone number...

2. You and George have been waiting forty-five minutes

for a bus. It has just begun to rain. George knows there are taxis waiting round the corner...

3. You and George are reading. It is getting dark...

4. It is very, very hot. You and George have been playing tennis.George knows there is some beer in the refrige­rator...

5. George likes Dundee cake very much. He knows there is some in the cake tin...

F. Sometimes we use I'm not going to to express an argument very forcibly.

Look at this example:

You are at a political meeting with a friend. You disagree strongly with what the speaker is saying. You say: "I'm not going to listen to any more of this rubbish!"

Study the situations below and make similar remarks.

1. You think the programme on the television is awful. I'm not... rubbish.

2. The last time your friend borrowed your camera he broke it. You're not... again.

3. Last time you let your friend pick the apples from your tree, he dropped half of them and bruised them. You're not... my tree!

4. Yesterday evening your friend refused to let you watch a TV programme at his house. Now he wants to watch a programme in yours.

You're not... my television.

5. Last time you lent your watch to your friend, he dropped it. I'm not...

6. You and your friend are going out with the same boy/girl. Your friend wants to ring that person up. You're not... my phone!

7. Your friend arrives at your house with a record you hate in his hand.

You're not... my record player.

G. Idea for discussion

Ask the person next to you what he or she is going to do:

this afternoon; this evening; tomorrow; on Saturday; next Sunday.

Answer the questions Then talk about some more things you are going to do in the next few days.

H. Composition

This is what the fortune-teller told your friend Mary: "You are generally happy, but you're a bit restless. You're never going to be rich, but you're not going to be terribly poor either. You're going to travel. You're going to go somewhere very hot. You're going to have an illness and you're going to spend some weeks in hospital. Be careful about the water you drink. Very soon you're going to meet somebody who's going to be very important in your life."

Now imagine you are the fortune teller. Use the notes below to tell your friend's fortune.

Change job; money; journey; new friends; accident; a lucky year; marry; children; achieve a secret ambition; live to a very old age.

Paul was having a drink with some of his colleagues from the office, when suddenly he looked at his watch.

Paul: Good Heavens! Is that the time?

Terry: It's just ten to seven — why?

Paul: I've got an appointment — I'm meeting a friend in Lon­don at eight o'clock. I'll never make it.

Terry: I'm going into London. I'll give you a lift if you like.

Paul: Could you really? That would be kind.

Terry: Where are you meeting your friend?

Paul: Near Piccadilly — but if you can drop me at an under­ground station, that'll be fine.

Terry: No, it's all right, Piccadilly's not far out of my way, I'll take you there.

Paul: That's very kind of you.

A. Questions

1. Who was Paul having a drink with? 2. What did he look at? 3. What time was Paul's appointment? 4. What did Terry offer to do? 5. Where did Paul plan to meet his friend? 6. Where does he say Terry can drop him off? 7. What does Terry say he'll do?

B. Note this idea:

I'm going into London. I'll give you a lift.

Use this form to offer help to your friend in the following circumstances:

1. You are seeing Mr Smith this evening. Your friend would like a message given to him.

2. You are going to the record shop. Your friend hears a cer­tain record on the radio and says, "I must get a copy of this record."

3. You have an appointment with the dentist this morning. Your friend has a problem with his teeth.

4. You have to go to a big store this afternoon. Your friend would like to know if they have any cheap tennis racquets.

5. You intend to write to Alice this evening. Your friend would like you to send her his best wishes.

6. You have to visit the baker's shop. You know that your friend needs a loaf of bread.

7. You plan to ring Joan this evening. Your friend hopes that she and her sister will come to the party on Saturday evening.

8. You are going out. You know you will pass a letter box. Your friend has just written a letter and put the stamps on it

9. You are going to the Plaza cinema this evening. Your friend would like to know which film is showing next week.

10. You have to go to London. You intend to go by train. Your friend has to go to Coventry the next day. He would like to know what time the train leaves.

C. There are occasions when we are forced into a defensive position. In these situations Don't worry, I'll... can be a useful defence.

Study this conversation.

She: You haven't cleaned the car.

He: I know, I'm sorry, I've been busy.

She: We're going to Jenny's party tomorrow.

He: I know.

She: I hate arriving at their house with the car all dirty. You know what Jenny's like...

He: All right. Don't worry. I'll clean it tomorrow mor­ning!

Now defend yourself in the same way from the following accusations.

Begin: Don't worry, I'll...

1. You promised to take those photos in to be developed!

2. You haven't rung your brother yet!

3. You didn't write that letter yesterday!

4. You forgot to get any milk!

5. You haven't found out when that film is on!

6. You didn't get those tickets today, did you?

7. You haven't got your suit back from the cleaner's yet!

8. You didn't get a film for the camera, did you?

9. You didn't take your shoes to be repaired!

10. You didn't get any batteries for the radio, did you? D. Giving the bad news. Here are some situations where your friend is hoping something is possible. You know it isn't. Give him the bad news, using won't.

Example:

You are sitting in a train with your friend. You hoped to get home early as you had been invited to a party. But the train has been held up and you don't expect to get home till nearly midnight.

We won't get home in time for the party.

i 1. Your friend wants tickets for a pop concert. You know

> the tickets were sold out ages ago.

2. Your friend hopes he might get a train direct from Oxford to Cheltenham. You are sure he will have to change trains.

3. Your friend thinks Sushee might go out with him. You know she is engaged to a very nice Indian boy.

4. Your friend wants a pair of rather expensive brown lea-

ther shoes. He thinks he might get them at the local shoe shop. You know they only stock cheap shoes. 5. Dennis is only twenty-two. He has applied for a position of great responsibility. You and your friend are sure he is too inexperienced to get the job.

E. We often express a similar idea by using: You 'II never...

You and your friend know another student who is not very intelligent and doesn't work hard either. You might say: He'll never pass the exam!

Go back to exercise D and use these ideas to produce remarks beginning: You'll never... He'll never... etc.

F. People often make indirect requests. Sometimes we ignore them, but at other times we offer to do what the other person wishes, using: Shall I...? like this,

Boss: My goodness, it's hot in here. Secretary: Shall I open the window?

Reply to the following remarks. Begin with: Shall I...?

1. We've run out of aspirins.

2. A cup of coffee would be nice.

3. Oh, dear, I don't feel at all well.

4.1 wish I knew Mr Fox's telephone number. 5. 1 wonder what the fare to Edinburgh is.

6. This typewriter doesn't seem to be working properly.

7. Oh, look, melons. I love melons.

8.1 want a nice photograph of myself, to send my mother 9. Gracious, it's cold in here.

10. My goodness, it's pouring with rain. How am I going to get to the station?

G. Idea for discussion.

Imagine that you are going to have a class party one evening next week. Everybody must volunteer to do something, bring something, or organise something so that the party will be a success. Explain what you will do to help. (Use the I'll form.)

Jim: I fancy going to the cinema this evening for a change,

What do you think? Shall we go? Robert: We could. What's on? Jim: There's James Bond film on. Robert: O.K. Shall I call for you? We could go by car. Shall

I pick you up at about 6 o'clock? Jim: Thanks very much. That'd be great.

A. Shall we go? = Let's go. Shall expresses suggestion. Shall I call for you? = Would you like me to call for you? Shall I pick you up at about 6 o'clock? = Would you like me to pick you up at about 6 o'clock? Shall expresses offer.

B. Invention exercise.

Situation: You have an idea about what you and another person (or people) can do together.

Example: Shall we...?

this point tomorrow = Shall we discuss this point tomor­row?

1. the cinema this evening?

2. a drink somewhere?

3. another television programme (this one is terrible).

4. in the new French restaurant?

5. a game of tennis?

6. at the table over there?

7. the bus to school?

8. a taxi?

9. this question some other time?

10. a walk in the park?

11. lunch now?

12. the dance on Friday? С Progressive situation

Situation: You want to help a person in some way. You ask if that person wants your help.

Model: Shall I carry that bag?

1. that box 9. turn on

2. open lO.the radio

3. the door 11. the light

4. close 12. turn off

5. the windows 13. the engine

6. your suitcase 14. look at

7. take 15, the tyres

8. the gramophone 16. put some air

 

Gina: Lynn, can you keep a secret?

Lynn: Sure. What is it?

Gina: Promise you won't tell anyone.

Lynn: I promise. What is it?

Gina: Frank asked me to marry him!

Lynn: You're kidding! What did you say?

Gina: I didn't say anything. I don't know what to do.

Lynne: Why don't you talk to Madam Suzanne?

Gina: Who's that?

Lynn: She's a fortune-teller. She'll tell you about your future.

Gina: Oh, I don't believe in fortune-tellers.

Lynn: A lot of people don't, but sometimes the information

is interesting.

Gina: Hmmm. Will she tell me about my life with Frank?

Lynn: I'm sure she will. She's very good.

A. Answer "That's right", "That's wrong", or "It doesn't say"

1. Frank wants to marry Gina.

2. Gina wants to marry Frank.

3. Madame Suzanne tells people about their fortune.

4. Lynn likes Madam Suzanne.

5. Gina likes Madam Suzanne.

6. Lynn won't tell Gina's secret.

B. What does Frank promise Gina? Complete the sentences with '11 (will) or won't (will not).

I'll be a good husband. I won't disappoint you.

1. We... have a wonderful life.

2. You... never be unhappy.

3.1... bring you flowers every day. 4.1... fix things around the house. 5. We... visit your mother every month. 6.1... leave my dirty clothes on the floor. 7.1... complain about your cooking. 8.1... forget your birthday.

C. What does Madam Suzanne tell Gina? Complete the sentences with the future tense of the verbs in parentheses.

1. Your husband (be) a tall man with blond hair.

2. Your parents (not) like your husband.

3. You (live) in a big house.

4. Your husband (not) be neat.

5. You (have) six children.

6. You (meet) a lot of interesting people.

7. You (travel).

8. Your husband (not remember) your birthday.

9. Your husband (love) you. 10. That (be) five dollars.

D. Gina's parents are talking. What are Mr Poggi's questions? Look at the example.

Gina/marry Frank

Mr Poggi: Will Gina marry Frank? Mrs Poggi: Yes, I think she will.

1. they/be happy Mr Poggi:...?

Mrs/ Poggi: Yes, they will.

2. he/buy a house for her Mr Poggi:...?

Mrs Poggi: Yes, he will.

3. they/live near us Mr Poggi:...?

Mrs Poggi: No, they won't.

4. Gina/quit her job Mr Poggi:...?

Mrs Poggi: No, I don't think she will.

5. Frank /be a good father Mr Poggi:...? Mrs Poggi: Yes, I think he will.

E. Frank is talking to his father. Complete Frank's promises. Mr Russo: Make Gina happy. Mr Russo: Don't be messy.. Frank: Don't worry. I will. Frank: I promise I won't.

1. Mr Russo: Help around the house. Frank: Don't worry...

2. Mr Russo: Be nice to her parents. Frank: OK...

3. Mr Russo: Don't forget her birthday. Frank: I promise that...

4. Mr Russo: Don't complain. Frank: All right...

5. Mr Russo: Don't watch TV all the time. Frank: Don't worry...

6. A: Tell your partner to do something. B: I promise (that)...

All right/OK/Don't worry... F. Complete Gina's thoughts about marrying Frank.

Madam Suzanne said we'll have six children. If we have six children, I won't be very happy.

or I won't be very happy if we have six children.

1. Madam Suzanne said my parents won't like my husband. I (not be) happy if they (not like) him.

2. She said we'll live in a big house. If we (live) in a big house, I (have to) clean all the time.

3. She said we'll travel. If we (travel), I (be) very happy.

4. She said we'll meet a lot of interesting people. We (have) a good time if we (meet) a lot of interesting people.

5. She said I'll marry a tall man with blond hair. If I (marry) a tall man with blond hair, it (not be) Frank.

6. Madam Suzanne can't be right! If I (not marry) Frank. I (not marry) anybody!

G. Frank is talking to his mother. Complete the questions with the words from the list. Roleplay the conversation.

What • when • how long • why • how • what time • what kind of wedding • where

Mrs Russo:... will you do if Gina says no?

Frank: I don't know.

Mrs Russo:... will she give you an answer?

Frank: I'm sure she'll give me an answer soon.

Mrs Russo:... will you wait?

Frank: I'm very patient. I'll wait a long time.

Mrs Russo:... will you live if you get married?

Frank: We'll probably buy a house near school.

Mrs Russo:... will you live there?

Frank: Because Gina has class at night and we don't have

a car.

Mrs Russo:... will you pay for a house? Frank: Well, I have a good job, and Gina works, too.

Mrs Russo:... will you have?

Frank: A small one. We'll invite our families and a few

friends.

Mrs Russo:... will you get married? Frank: I don't know yet. Gina wants to get married at 2

o'clock, but I want a morning wedding.

John: Well, tomorrow is quite a busy day for me. I'll get up at quarter past six and have breakfast about half an hour later. I'll start my journey to work at quarter past seven, which usually takes me about three quarters of an hour. For the first two hours at work, from eight till about ten, I'll do the routine things: look at my letters, make phone calls and so on, then at 10.30 I've got a meeting, which will continue till 12.30, when I'll take my client to lunch. I'll get back to the office at about two, and will spend the next three to four hours writing a report, which I hope to finish by 5.30.1 want to leave the office by six at the latest, because I've got guests coming for dinner at half past eight. A. Questions

Will John be busy tomorrow? What will he do? What will your work day tomorrow be like?

В. Study and practise the dialogues.

1. A: I'm going to hitchhike round the world.

B: Oh, that's very dangerous.

A: No, it isn't. I'll be all right.

B: Where will you sleep?

A: Oh, I don't know. In youth hostels. Cheap hotels.

B: You'll get lost.

A: No, I won't.

B: You won't get lifts.

A: Yes, I will.

B: What will you do for money?

A: I'll take money with me.

B: You haven't got enough.

A: I'll find jobs,

B: Well... are you sure you'll be all right?

A: Of course I'll be all right.

2. Salesman: I'd like to see you for a minute, sir, if you have ti-

me. I've got a bit of a problem.

Manager: Certainly. I won't be a moment, I'll just ask my secretary to take the incoming letters and then I'll help you if I can.

3. Mrs Jones is visiting Mrs Smith at home.

Mrs Smith: It's nice to see you, Mrs Jones. Will you take a seat while I fetch the tea-tray?

Mrs Jones: Thank you. What a lovely room!

Mrs Smith: First of all, Mrs Jones, will you have a piece of chocolate cake?

Mrs Jones: That's a wonderful idea. I won't refuse today but I will go on a diet next week.

4. A: Will the car be ready by five? B: Yes, it will.

A: Really? Can I depend on that?

B: Absolutely! I promise it'll be ready by five.

A: Okay. Now remember. I'm counting on you.

B: Don't worry! I won't let you down.

5. Paul: What are you doing this afternoon, Joanne? Are

you going to a conference?

Joanne: No, I'm not. But Vince is going. I'm going

shopping. What about you? Paul: I don't know. Diana's in Cambridge. She's seeing

some people about a film. Joanne: Oh. How long is she staying there? Paul: Just for the day. She's coming back this evening. 6. Teacher: OK... that's the end of today's class. Thank you.

See you all on Monday. Paul: Phew, that was hard work. I'm never going to

be an actor.

Friend: Why not? You were very good today. Paul: Thanks.

Friend: Anyway, what are you going to do this weekend? Paul: I'm going to see that new play at the Majestic

Theatre tomorrow evening. Friend: With Jackie?

Paul: Oh no! Anna's going to come with me. Friend: Anna? Who's Anna?

Paul: A television reporter from Puerto Rico. On Satur­day we're going to have lunch together. Friend: But Paul! What about your girlfriend Jackie? Paul: Jackie isn't my girlfriend any more. Anna is.

 

Andy: Hi, Sue. Where are you going?

Sue: To Gatwick Airport. We're meeting a girl from

Grenada.

Andy: Grenada? Where's that?

Paul: It's an island in the Caribbean.

Andy: Who's the girl?

Sue: Her name is Natalie. She's going to live with

us and go to our school.

Andy: How long is she staying?

Sue: For three months.

Mrs Wilson: Come and get your jacket, Sue. We're lea­ving in five minutes.

Andy: Poor kid! Three months at Castle Hill School. I

hope she's tough!

A. In pairs, interview Natalie before her trip to Britain Imagine one of you is Natalie. Use the notes below to help you make questions.

You: Where are you going?

Natalie: I'm going to Britain.

You: How are you travelling?

Natalie: I'm travelling by plane to Gatwick Airport.

Where/go?

How/travel?

When/leave?

How long/stay?

Where/stay?

Go to school?

Which school/go to?

B. In pairs, ask and answer about your plans. Talk about what you are doing and where you are going.

A: What are you doing after school?

B: I'm meeting my mother and going shopping.

Ask about: after school, in the summer, at the weekend.

1. John is looking forward to this weekend. He isn't going to think about work. He's going to read a few magazines, fix his car, and relax at home with his family.

2. Alice is looking forward to her birthday. Her sister is going to have a party for her, and all her friends are going to be there.

3. Mr and Mrs Williams are looking forward to their summer vacation. They're going to go camping in the mountains. They're going to hike several miles every day, take a lot of pictures, and forget about all their problems at home.

4. George is looking forward to his retirement. He's going to get up late every morning, visit friends every afternoon and enjoy quiet evenings at home with his wife.

A. What are you looking forward to? A birthday? A holiday? A day off?

Talk about it with other students in your class.

— What are you looking forward to?

— When is it going to happen?

— What are you going to do? etc.

Tom: Hello, Jack. It's Tom.

Jack: Tom, hello. What's wrong?

Tom: Nothing's wrong. Jean and I want you to come to dinner

with us.

Jack: Well... I er... Tom: What about tomorrow night? Jack: I'm sorry, Tom. I can't. I'm meeting the Sales Director

tomorrow evening. Tom: Well, what about Saturday?

Jack: Just a minute... I'll get my diary... Erm... No, I can't make it Saturday. I'm flying to Brussels for the week­end — big sales conference. Tom: Okay. Well, when can you make it? Jack: Let's see...erm... I'm finishing off my report on Friday. I'm flying back from Brussels on Monday...erm... What about Tuesday? Tom: Yes, Tuesday sounds...

Jack: Oh no. Sorry! I'm having dinner with an important customer on Tuesday. And on Wednesday I'm playing golf with the boss.

Tom: Okay, Jack. Forget it! You're obviously too busy... But I'mtelling you, you're working too hard. You're going to make yourself ill or something. Jack: Tom, listen... Tom: Bye, Jack. See you around.

A. Read the conversation and speak about Jack's plans for the week.

B. Roleplay the conversation.

C. In pairs, make up similar telephone conversations.

Julie, a student, is talking to her friend Dan about her plans to go on the dig.

Dan: Just think. This time next week we'll be doing our

exams. Julie: I know. Won't it be great when they're over? Are you

going away in the summer? Dan: No. No such luck. What about you? Julie: Well actually, I'm going on an archaeological dig to

Egypt. I'm quite excited about it. Dan: Egypt! Won't that be terribly hot? Julie: I don't think so. I mean, we won't be working in the

heat of the day.

Dan: Where are you going? To the Valley of the Kings? Julie: Yes, but not all the time. Apparently we'll be going to

other places as well. It should be really interesting. Dan: You're not going to catch malaria, are you? Julie: I hope not. I've got special tablets to take. Dan: Well, think of me while you're digging. I'll be filling

shelves in our local supermarket, worse luck!

A. Now answer "True " or "False " to these statements.

1. Dan and Julie have just finished their exams.

2. Julie is looking forward to the summer.

3. She is going on a touring holiday to Egypt.

4. She knows she won't catch malaria.

5. Dan is going to do a holiday job during the summer.

6. He is looking forward to it.

B. Provide a suitable question in the Future Continuous using one of the verbs in the box.

Julie: I'm really pleased. I've been accepted to go on an

archaeological dig.

Student: (leave)?

Julie: At the beginning of July. On the fourth, actually.

Student: (go)?

Julie: To Luxor in Egypt.

Student: (do)?

Julie: Digging and drawing and labelling. All that sort of

thing. Student: (work)?

Julie: About six hours, from dawn until about two in the

afternoon. Student: (sleep)?

Julie: In tents, I think. We have to take sleeping bags. Student: (earn)?

Julie: Nothing. It's voluntary work. Student: (come back)? Julie: In time for college, I expect.

C. Speak about Julie s plans for the summer.

D. Roleplay the conversation.

E. Use the cues to ask your partner about some future activities.

Example:

I. What will you be doing for Christmas?

1. What/do/for Christmas?

2. Where/spend/summer holiday?

3. When/take/next important exams?

4. What/think/do/this time next week?

5. Where/think/work or study/in a year's time?

F. Imagine you are going to Egypt with Julie s group. Write a short letter to the organizer, Mr Taylor, who is going to meet you at Cairo airport. Give your travel details and say how he will recognize you.

G. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the Future Continuous tense.

1. Where (you/stay) while you're working in Barcelona?

2. Do you think you (do) anything interesting in five years' time?

3. How (your parents/travel) when they cross the USA?

4. She hopes she (earn) a lot of money in a year's time.

5. Please note that we (hold) today's meeting in Room 5 and not in Room 9.

6. (you/see) either John or Jean tomorrow, by any chance?

7. We (not/use) the tennis court for very long. Come back in about half an hour.

 

8. The UN (watch) the new political situation in the Gulf very closely.

Jenny and Jane have come to watch the Merton Marathon.

Jane: What time is it?

Jenny: It's nine o'clock.

Jane: By ten thirty the runners will have finished.

Jenny: No. They won't have finished by then.

The women will not even have started by then. Jane: What time do they start? Jenny: The men's race starts at nine thirty and the women's

race starts at eleven thirty. Jane: By the time they arrive, we will have been waiting

for hours. Jenny: Yes, and they will have been running for hours.

A. Write these sentences in full using the Future Perfect tense.

1. What (you/achieve) by the year 2000?

2. In two years' time, my parents (be/married) for twenty-five years.

3. John (not/finish) medical training until he is twenty-six.

4. You can have the book on Monday. I (read) it by then.

5. They (not/complete) the motorway before 1998.

6. Unless we leave now, the film (start) when we get there.

B. Make responses to the statements or questions, using the cues and the Future Perfect.

1. A: Is it all right if I get to the cinema at 7.30?

В: No, I'm afraid that's too late. The film (start) by then.

2. A: I hear Sue and John are moving to Paris next month. В: Sue/have the baby/by then?

3. A: I'll be at your house at eight o'clock. OK?

В: Actually, could you make it a little later? I don't expect (we/finish/eating) by then.

4. A: Only one more week's holiday!

B: It's just as well. We (run out of money) by next week.

I'd better sign that letter before I go off to lunch. I'm afraid 1 (not type) it by lunch time. It'll be nice to see Malcolm again. Shall I come round in half an hour?

He (not arrive) by then, I'm afraid. I've got to give that book back to the library next Mon­day. That's rather soon. You (read) it by Monday?

C. Write a, b, с in the gap and read the completed sentences.

1. By the end of the week they — the next issue of their news­paper.

a. will have been completing

b. have completed

c. will have completed

2. By Wednesday afternoon, Tom____four people.

a. will have interviewed

b. will interview

c. will be interviewed

3. By tomorrow night Jenny____four articles.

a. will be written ш b. will have written

с. won't have been writing

4. When the newspaper comes out, they____on it for six weeks.

a. will work

b. will have been working

c. won't have been working

5. They hope that by the end of next week they____2000 copies.

a. will be sold

b. will have sold

c. won't have sold

6. Nick hopes that by the end of the year they____rich and

famous.

a. won't become

b. became

c. will have become

7. By next month, Amanda____seven articles.

a. will have written

b. will have been writing

c. will write

D. Answer the questions.

1. How long will you have been learning English by the end

of this school year?

2. How long will you have been living in your town by next summer?

3. How long will you have been living in your house or flat by next year?

4. How long will you have known your English teacher by the end of this school year?

5. How long will you have known your best friend by next summer*?

6. How long will you have been watching your favourite TV programme by the end of this year?

7. How long will you have been attending your present school by the end of the school year?

 

Pam and Ted Gibbs are about to go on an unusual holiday. They are going to travel from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, a distance of 25,665 kilometers — on motorbikes.

Pam: We fly to Anchorage at ten o'clock tomorrow morning

and this time next week we'll be travelling down the

Canadian coast. We're taking the shortest route along

the west coast. Ted: I expect we'll have problems with bad weather and bad

roads. We'll break down, of course, so we're taking spare

parts with us. Pam: The weather forecast for Alaska is fine at the moment,

so we're going to have a good start. Ted: We will be travelling up to 250 kilometers a day on good

roads, but on bad roads we won't be able to get very

far. We know that it won't be an easy trip. We'd like to

spend Christmas at home, but we won't have arrived in

England by then. Pam: When we get back, we will have been travelling for over

a year. That's a long time, but we will have made a dream

come true. Ted: That's right. But we'll probably never want to ride a

motorbike again!

Note- kilometer (амер.) = kilometre

A. Say whether the statements are right or wrong. Correct the wrong statements.

eg Ted and Pam are going to travel from Alaska to New York. Wrong. They are going to travel from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.

1. They are flying to Vancouver.

2. Their flight leaves at eight o'clock tomorrow.

3. They will be travelling by bicycle.

4. The weather in Alaska is going to be bad.

5. They are taking spare parts for the motorbikes.

6. They will be travelling over 200 kilometers a day.

7. They will be away for over a year.

8. They will have arrived home by Christmas.

9. By the end of their trip, they will have driven 10,000 kilometers.

10. They are planning to go on another trip.

B. Read the text and comment on the uses of future tense forms.

C. Ask and answer questions on the text.

D. Roleplay the conversation.

E. Work with a partner. You are going to cross your country on foot, by bicycle, on camels etc. Plan your route, then write a paragraph about your plans. What will you be doing and when? What will you be taking with you?

We will be leaving from... by bicycle on I July. We won't be taking much luggage with us. My friend will be carrying the food and I...

I Interviewer: Now you're going on holiday shortly. Where

are you going to go? ' Elizabeth: To Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada.

Interviewer: And how are you going to travel there?

Elizabeth: We'll take a car to the airport, and then fly Air

Canada to Winnipeg, and then we have a 500 mile drive across to Banff in the Rockies.

Interviewer: And how long are you going to spend there?

Elizabeth: Just under three weeks, from the 15th of De­cember to the 2nd of January.

Interviewer: And where are you going to stay in Banff?

Elizabeth: When we first get there we'll be staying with a family—friends that stayed with us in the sum­mer in this country.

Interviewer: And what are you going to do whilst you're there, then?

Elizabeth: Um, well, when we're in Winnipeg, we'll just be visiting friends and relatives but when we're in Banff, we'll be skiing. There are some hot water springs, so we'll go swimming and we're going to go across to America as well for a week.

A. Questions

1. Where is Elizabeth going for her holidays? 2. How are they going to get there? 3. How long are they going to stay in Canada? 4. Where are they going to stay in Banff? 5. What are they going to do during their holidays?

B. Read and roleplay the conversation.

C. Discuss your holiday plans.

 

Bob: So, Tom, are you going to get married or not?

Tom: Yeah, yeah, but Rosa's afraid. She's not sure she wants

to get married right now. She can't decide. Bob: Why not? Tom: Well, we're both young, and she likes her job. And, of

course, if we have children, she'll have to quit her job. Bob: Why? A lot of women have kids but don't quit their jobs. Tom: True, but I don't want Rosa to work. Bob: Oh. So when will she give you an answer? Tom: I'm going to her house for dinner Saturday night. She'll

tell me then. Bob: Well, good luck.

Tom: Thanks. What are you going to do this weekend, Bob? Bob: I'm going fishing with my dad. We'll probably leave

early Saturday morning and come back Saturday night. Tom: What time will you get home? Bob: Around 7 o'clock. I have a date with my girlfriend at

8.00.

Tom: Will I see you on Sunday? Bob: Yeah. In fact, why don't we all do something? Tom: OK. What?

Bob: Oh, I don't know. We can go to a movie or something. Tom: Fine.

I. Choose the best answers.

1. Tom

a. wants to get married.

b. isn't sure he wants to get married.

2. Tom's fiancee Rosa

a. wants to get married.

b. isn't sure she wants to get married.

3. Rosa will give Tom an answer

a. on Saturday

b. on Sunday

4. If they have children,

a. Tom wants Rosa to quit her job.

b. Tom doesn't want Rosa to quit her job.

5. Bob is going fishing

a. with his father on Saturday.

b. with his girlfriend on Sunday.

6. Bob will get home

a. around 7 o'clock.

b. around 8 o'clock.

7. On Sunday, Bob and his girlfriend

a. will probably go to a movie alone.

b. will probably go to a movie with Tom and Rosa.

B. Read the text. Ask and answer questions on the text.

C. Give a brief account of the conversation.

D. Roleplay the conversation.

E. Read Rosa's note.

Linda,

I won't be in class tomorrow. I'm going to go fishing with Tom. He has a day off so I'm going to take a day off, too. Will you please call me tomorrow night and tell me the homework assignment. I'll probably be home around 6.00. I'll talk to you then.

Thanks. Rosa

F. Now write your own note.

1. Tell your classmate you are going to take a day off.

2. Say what you are going to do.

3. Ask your classmate to call with the homework assign­ment.

4. Say when you'll return.

 

Woman: You're going to take the next English course, aren't

you?

Man: Yes, I think so.

Woman: What are you doing during school break? Man: I'm going to Miami. I'm leaving on Saturday. Woman: What are you going to do there? Man: I'm going to visit friends. We'll probably just go to

the beach and relax.

Woman: That sounds good. When will you be back? Man: In a week. Woman: Will you send me a postcard? Man: Sure.

Woman: You won't forget, will you? Man: Of course not.

A. Reproduce the woman's questions used in the conversation.

B. Speak about the man's plans.

C. Roleplay the conversation.

D. Complete the conversation using the verbs in brackets and the correct form o/will, going to or the Present Continuous. The cues will help you. Roleplay the conversation.

John: What (you/do) this weekend, Mike? (arrangement)

Mike: I (not/do) anything special. What about you? (arran­gement)

John: Well, I've promised a friend of mine, Alison, move a new piano into her flat some time tomorrow.

Mike: I (give) you a hand if you like, (offer)

John: I rather hoped you'd say that!

Mike: What time (you/meet) her? (arrangement)

John: I'm not sure yet. I (give/her/a ring) this afternoon to find out. (intention)

Mike: OK.

John: I (let/you/know) as soon as I can. (promise)

Mike: OK. I (be) in all evening, (prediction)

John: What? On a Friday evening?

Mike: Yes, I (watch) the U2 concert on TV. (intention)

John: OK. I (call) you later, (decision)

E. Complete the conversation with the correct future tense forms. Roleplay the conversation

Jack: (You/do) anything this evening? I wondered if you'd like to come out for a meal?

Hannah: I'm afraid I can't. I've got a photography class.

Jack: Oh, yeah. I forgot. What about tomorrow, then? (We/ meet) in town and have lunch together?

Hannah: No, tomorrow's no good, either. (I/go) to Brighton to see my sister. (I/leave) on the ten o'clock train.

Jack: How long (you/stay)?

Hannah: Just for the weekend. (I/be) back on Sunday afternoon.

Jack: OK. (I/give) you a ring then. Maybe we can do some­thing in the evening. Perhaps go to the cinema or something?

Hannah: Yes, Sunday evening sounds fine. Anyway, what are your plans for the weekend?

Jack: (I/do) some studying tomorrow and then I think (I/ sleep) all Sunday morning! By the way, (I/give) you a lift to the station tomorrow if you like.

Hannah: Oh, thanks. That's really kind.

A. Write a letter making an excuse for not doing something your friend wants you to do.