Complete the sentences using either the Present Simple or the Future Simple
1. We shall go hiking tomorrow if…
2. We have no idea if…
3. Time drags on as we don’t know when…
4. I wonder if…
5. We’ll buy an ice-cream if…
6. We won’t be nervous before the exams if…
7. He is constantly asking me if…
8. We are planning to arrange a party but I’m not sure if it will be ready in time…
9. I haven’t any idea when…
10. Drop in at my place when…
11. You must find out when…
5.3 Put the verb into the correct form usingwill orgoing to.
1. A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: I_____________(to watch) the news.
2. A: Oh, I’ve just realized —I haven’t got any money.
B: Don’t worry—that’s no problem. I______________(to lend) you some.
3. Those clouds are very black, aren’t they? I think it______________(to rain).
4. A: I’ve got a terrible headache.
B: Have you? Wait there and I _________________(to get) an aspirin for you.
5. A: Why are you filling that bucket with water?
B: I_________________________(to wash) the car.
6. A: I’ve decided to re-paint this room.
B: Oh, have you? What colour ______________________ (you/to paint) it?
7. A: Look! There is smoke coming out of that house. It’s on fire!
B: Good heavens! I _______________(to call) the fire brigade immediately.
8. A: The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it?
B: No, it looks as if it ______________________________(to fall) down.
9. A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, I______________________________(to buy) something for dinner.
10. A: I can’t work out how to use this camera.
B: It’s quite easy. I_________________________(to show) you.
11. A: What would you like to drink – tea or coffee?
B: I_____________________(to have) tea, please.
12. A: Has George decided on what to do when he leaves school?
B: Oh, yes. Everything is planned. He ________________(to have) a holiday for a few weeks & then he________________(to start) a computer programming course.
13. A: Did you post this letter for me?
B: I completely forgot. I_____________________(to do) it now.
14. A: What shall we have for dinner?
B: I don’t know. I can’t make up my mind.
A: Come on, hurry up! Make a decision!
B: Okay then. We ______________________(to have) a chicken.
15. Jack: We need some bread for lunch.
Ben: Oh, do we? I___________________(to go) to the shop and get some. I feel like a walk.
Before he goes out, Ben talks to Jane:
Ben: I_________(to get) some bread. Do you want anything from the shop?
Jane: Yes, I need some envelopes.
Ben: Okay, I ________________________(to get) you some.
16. John has to go to the airport to catch a plane. He hasn’t got a car:
John: Alan, can you take me to the airport this evening?
Alan: Of course I _____________________(to take) you. I’d be delighted.
Later this day Eric offers to take John to the airport.
Eric: John, do you want me to take you to the airport?
John: No, thanks, Eric. Alan ___________________________(to take) me.
Work in pairs. Continue the following dialogues.
a) – Will you go to Moscow on Sunday?
– I will if….
– Will you take a small…
– I will if…
b) – Did you buy this book yesterday?
– Yes, I was lucky…
– If it’s on sale will…
– I will, only….
c) – Are you in a hurry?
– No, why?
– Will you…
– I don’t know if…
d) – What will he do?
– I don’t know but I think he will return…
– Will you inform me when he…
5.5 Underline the most appropriate verb forms in the conversation below. Cleo: Hello, Eric. Are you still here?
Eric: Hi, Cleo. Yeah, I’m just checking everything for my talk tomorrow.
Cleo: Oh, yes, you’ll give/are giving your presentation t o the committee.
Eric: That’s right.
Cleo: Are you nervous?
Eric: Not yet. But I will be/I am if I don’t get this PowerPoint thing to work properly.
Cleo: Oh, I use PowerPoint a lot. I’ll help/I’m going to help you if you like.
Eric: Thanks, but I’ve had enough for tonight. The presentation isn’t being/isn’t till 11, so I’ll still have/I’m still having a couple of hours tomorrow morning to get things ready.
Cleo: Well, some of us will go/are going out for a Chinese meal and then maybe to that new club if you want/will want to join us.
Eric: Hm, sounds like you’re going to have/you’re having a pretty late night. I think I’m giving/I’ll give it a miss this time.
Cleo: Well, we have/we’re having a drink in the bar over the road. Why don’t you come? It’ll take/It’s going to take your mind off tomorrow.
Eric: Well, maybe you’re right. Look, I’m just checking/I’m going to check this thing one last time and I’m/I’ll be right with you.
Cleo: OK, see you there.