Listen, read and practise. Fred is a bachelor and his life is carefully organized
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.