Conversation Practice Harry's Weekend
Harry is American He works as a sound engineer in a recording
studio in San Francisco.
Interviewer: Harry, could you tell me something about your weekends?
Harry: Sure.
I: Are they busy, or ... don't you do much?
H: No, they tend to be very busy. I don't have much spare
time during the week, so when the weekend comes, we try very hard to have a good time.
I; So what sort of things do you do?
j-j: Well, let's see. It begins on Friday night, of course,
er ... we maybe go to a bar but we usually go to the theatre. Saturday morning, that's the time for cleaning the house, washing the car, doing the laundry. After lunch we go for a walk on the beach, or play tennis, or go for a run. In the evening we sometimes go to a movie, but usually we go to watch a band.
I: Oh.
H: Yea. Not, not in a concert, in a bar — you know bars
in America are more like clubs.
I: Oh, yes. So plenty to do on Saturday. Mmm. What
about Sunday?
H: Well, on Sundays we get an enormous pile of newspa-
pers, and we just sit in the garden over a cup of coffee with maybe a continental breakfast and read the newspapers.
I: Relax. What about Sunday evening then?
H: Well, Sunday evening we quiet down a bit. It's time
to get ready for Monday. Another week. So we usually have an early night. Maybe watch a little television.
I: Oh, that's very interesting, Harry. Thank you very
much.
I. Listen to the conversation "Harry's Weekend" and answer the questions:
Are Harry's weekends usually busy? What do they do on Friday night? on Saturday morning (evening)? on Sunday?
//. Listen to the conversation again. Tell about Harry's weekends.
III. Situation: You and your friend are speaking about your weekends.
What are You Doing this Afternoon?
Roger: Hi! It's me.
Peter: Oh, hi! How are you?
Roger: Fine. Tell me, what are you doing this afternoon?
Peter: I'm not sure. I'll probably stay home and read a book. How
about you?
Roger: Well, I'm planning to go fishing. Would you like to join me? Peter: Sure. I'd be happy to. Going fishing sounds a lot more
exciting than staying home and reading a book. Roger: Good! I'll pick you up at around one o'clock. Peter: See you then.
/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
Where is Roger planning to go this afternoon? What does Peter prefer: reading a book or going fishing?
//. Listen to the text again and pick out the phrases expressing a future action.
III. Act out the conversation.
A Picnic
Tim: Hullo?
Mary: Hullo, Tim. This is Mary. Alan and I are going on a picnic.
Do you want to come? Tim: Isn't it going to rain, Mary? Mary: I don't think so. The sun's shining and there isn't a cloud
in the sky. Tim: Well, I've got some work to do, but I suppose I could put
it off till tomorrow. Where are you thinking of going? Mary: Near Stroke. There's a nice spot by the river with some
tall elm trees.
Tim: It is just before Stroke, on the left of the road? Mary: That's right. It's very easy to find. Tim: I'll come, and I might even go for a swim. Are you taking
any food or drink? It's a pity you didn't mention it yesterday.
I don't think there's any beer in the house. Mary: Don't worry. We've got some bottles of beer and lemonade
and there's half a chicken in the fridge. Tim: Right then. See you there in about an hour.
/. Listen to the conversation "A Picnic" and answer the questions:
Where are Mary and Alan going today? What is the weather like? Does Tim feel like going to the country?
//. Read the conversation and analyse its language peculiarities.
III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:
Куда вы думаете поехать? Это место легко найти. Жаль, что вы не упомянули об этом вчера.— А дождя не будет? — Не думаю. Возможно, я искупаюсь. Не беспокойтесь. На небе ни облачка. У меня есть работа, но думаю, что я мог бы отложить ее до завтра. Вы берете с собой еду и напитки? Хорошо. Встретимся там приблизительно через час.
IV. In one paragraph of about 50 words give a brief account of the conversation.
V. Act out the conversation.
VI. Tomorrow is Saturday. Your friend phones to invite you to the country for the weekend. You are free tomorrow and would like to come. Your friend has a car, he is going to pick you up at 7 a. m.
On a Phone
Mary: Extension seven five three.
Jim: Hi, Mary! It's Jim here.
Mary: Oh, it's you again.
Jim: Yes, what shall we do this evening?
Mary: What do you suggest?
Jim: I don't know. You decide.
Mary: What about a game of tennis?
Jim: No. Not today. How about going to the cinema instead?
Mary: Oh, good idea! We could meet at the box-office. At a quarter
past seven? Jim: OK. Let's do that.
/. Listen to the conversation "On a Phone" and answer the questions:
What does Mary want to do this evening? What does Jim suggest? What are his exact words?
//. Listen to the conversation again, reproduce the phrases expressing suggestions.
III. Act out the conversation.
IV. Situation: Your friend and you are staying in town this weekend. At the moment you are making plans for the coming weekend.
Do you Want to Come withMe?
Angie: Colin? It's Angle.
Colin: Oh, hi, Angie! How are things?
Angie: О. К. thanks. Listen, are you doing anything on Saturday?
Colin: Saturday? I'm not sure. Why?
Angie: Well, it's the international athletics meeting at Crystal
Palace. I've got two tickets. I think it is going to be good.
Do you want to come? Colin: It sounds fun. I'll check in my diary. Hang on.
Angle: О. К.
Colin: Let's see. Oh, that's a pity!
Angie: What's wrong?
Colin: I am playing in a college football match that afternoon,
I'm afraid.
( Angie: That's a shame! Who else can I ask? Colin: You could ask Mike. He's quite keen on athletics. Angie: Yes, О. К. What's his number? Colin: I can't remember. But I know he is going to be at college
this afternoon and I'll ask him to phone you. Angie: Fine. I'll call you home about nine. Colin: О. К. Angie: Thanks. Look, I'd better go now. I'll be late for work if
I'm not careful. Bye for now! Colin: Bye, Angie!
/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
Where is Angie going on Saturday? Why can't Colin come with her? What do they agree to do?
//. Listen to the conversation again and reproduce the phrases expressing a future action.
III. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following:
Он увлекается легкой атлетикой. Послушай, у тебя есть какие-либо планы на субботу? Как дела? Я не уверен. Какая жалость. Мне бы лучше поторопиться. Не клади трубку. В чем дело? Это звучит интересно.
IV. Express regret in response to the following statements:
e.g. — Donald won't come to the party.
— That's a pity, (or That's a shame)
1. Robert failed in his chemistry exam. 2. I'm afraid I can't lend you any money. 3. I lost 20 pounds yesterday. 4. I couldn't get the tickets for the match. 5. Roger won't take part in the discussion. 6. We have no vacancies.
V. Give advice in response to the following statements:
e.g. — I've got a cold, (stay in bed)
— You'd better stay in bed.
1. I haven't enough literature for my report, (go to the library) 2. The train is leaving in an hour, (take a taxi) 3. It's 6.30. (start at once) 4. The dress is both cheap and nice, (buy) 5. I don't know what's the matter, (ask her) 6. I am going to travel by plane, (go by train) 7. Susan doesn't know about the picnic yet. (phone)
VI. Use the conversational phrases from the text in response to the following utterances.
1. How are you getting on? 2. The airport is far away from here. 3. We are going to the seaside for the weekend. Do you want to come with us? 4. Are you free on Tuesday evening? 5. The Browns won't be coming to the party. 6. It's 10 o'clock. 7. What shall we do this evening3
VII. Write the note to Mike which Colin leaves on the college notice board to tell him about Angle's telephone call. Start like this:
Dear Mike,
Sorry I missed you but I've got a message from Angie: She's got... I can't go myself because ... She wants to know if you ...
VIII. Act out the conversation "Do you want to come with me?'.'
IX. Situations: a) Mike has read Colin's note and he is phoning Angie to tell her he would like to come, b) Your friend calls you to invite you to the theatre some time next week. But you've got a very busy week and you can't find a suitable day and time. You agree to go to the theatre the week after next.
Listening APicnic in the Country
A week ago the Smith family went for a picnic in the country. It was early spring, so they thought it was too cold to go to the seaside. Mrs Smith packed a large basket of food and David put it in the back of the car.
They set off early after breakfast and drove about 30 miles into the country until they came to the woods. The sun was shining brightly and the ground was dry. Susan put the blanket on the ground, so that they could sit on the grass. David took the food out of the car. Mr Smith made a fire and Mrs Smith made tea. "Isn't it beautiful here?" said Mrs. Smith. "It's very quiet and green". David had a kite, and soon he was running across the grass with it. "Be careful", shouted his mother, but it was too late! David fell over the basket of food and everything fell out. "Look!" cried Susan. "There are ants in the food!" Yes, there were. There were hundreds of them. The blanket was on the ants' nest!
/. Listen to the text and answer the questions'.
Where did the Browns go for the weekend? What was the weather like? What happened after they came to the woods?
//. Imagine you are David. Tell about your last picnic in the country. Give more details.
III. When did you last go to the country? What was the weather like? What did you do there? Did you enjoy yourself? How are you going to spend your next weekend?
Weather Reports
Weather reports are often misleading. They report what happened yesterday or the day before yesterday and not what is going to happen today.
I remember a Sunday in autumn that was spoiled because of the weather report in the newspaper. "Heavy rains and thunderstorms today", it said and we had to give up our outing and we stayed at home all day waiting for the rain to start.
In the morning the sun was shining brightly and there was not a cloud in the sky. People passed our house on their way to the country. "Ah,", we said, as we stood looking out at them through the window, "Won't they come home soaked?
At 12 o'clock it became very hot and we began to wonder when those heavy rains were going to come. "They'll come in the afternoon", we said to each other. But not a drop of rain ever fell, and it finished a grand day and a lovely night after it.
The next morning we read that it was going to be a fine warm day and we went out without our raincoats and umbrellas. Half an hour later it began to rain heavily and a cold wind blew so that we came home with bad colds and had to go to bed.
/. Listen to the text and answer the questions:
What does the writer think about weather reports? How did the weather reports spoil the writer's weekends?
//. Do you share the writer's opinion that weather reports are sometimes misleading?
A Wet Night
Late in the afternoon, the boys put up their tent in the middle of a field. Not far from the tent they made a fire and cooked a meal. They were all hungry and the food smelt good. After a wonderful meal, they told stories and sang songs by the camp fire. But some time later it began to rain. The boys felt tired so they put out the
fire and got into their tent. Their sleeping-bags were warm and comfortable, so they slept soundly. In the middle of the night, the boys woke up and began shouting. The tent was full of water! They all got out of their sleeping bags and hurried outside. It was raining heavily and they found a stream in the field. The stream ran across the field and right under their tent.
/. Listen to the text and answer the questions.
Where did the boys put up their tent? What did they do then? What happened at night?
//. Ask your friend questions about his last picnic т the country.
Iff. Tell about a picnic in the country you enjoyed.
Cycling
David likes cycling very much. He belongs to a cycling club, and almost every Saturday afternoon, he goes off on his bycycle with his friends. In summer he takes his little tent and his bike with him, and camps in some beautiful places of the country When it rains, it is not very pleasant, but when the sun shines and the weather is warm, camping is very nice. David and his friends cook their meals on their little stoves, make a fire and then sing round it until it is almost midnight. Then they get under their blankets in their little tents and go to sleep.
Sometimes there are bicycle races, and David goes to see them. They are very interesting. Sometimes David's big brother George rides in these races. Once he won a race and got a beautiful silver cup. David was very happy.
David wants to take his bicycle to Germany next summer. He will go from England to Belgium by ship and then ride to Cologne on his bicycle. He will go with some of his friends from the cycling club They will camp every night. Cycling and camping are quite cheap, and David's father will give him money for the ship. He will have a very good time, I think.
/. Listen to the text and answer the questions:
What is David's hobby? How does he spend his weekends? What is David planning to do next summer?
//. Tell about David's hobby.
III. 1. Are you fond of cycling? Did you use to cycle when you were a child? 2. They say camping is very pleasant. What do you think of it? 3. What is your favourite pastime?
Hobbies
My hobby is collecting stamps. When I began, I collected the stamps of all countries, but there are too many, so now I collect only Greek and Indian ones, because I have friends in Greece and I live in India. Some of my stamps are very pretty, and they are all interesting. When you look at the stamps carefully, they teach you a lot about the history of their country.
My small brother's hobby is watching trains. He goes to our station and watches them there. When an engine goes through the station, he writes down its name and number. He likes train-watching very much, but I don't. I went to the station with him one day but it wasn't interesting, I thought.
My big sister's hobby is sewing. She makes most of her clothes and when I tear my shirt or my trousers, I take them to her and she mends them.
My father has a hobby, too. It is gardening. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, and sometimes on other summer evenings, too, he digs, or plants flowers, or cuts the thick grass.
/. Listen to the text and answer the questions:
What is the boy's hobby? What is his brother's? sister's? father's hobby?
//. 1. Do you collect stamps? Do you think it's an interesting hobby? 2. Are you fond of gardening? 3. What is your hobby? Do you spend much time on your hobbies? 4. What hobbies do the members of your family have? Do you think it's good when all the members of the family have the same hobby? 5. I have no hobby. What hobby would you advise me to choose?
Self check
/. Put the verbs into the correct tense forms:
It (be) Sunday. I never (get) up early on Sundays. I sometimes (stay) in bed until lunch time. Last Sunday I (get) up very late. I (look) out of the window It (be) dark outside. "What a day"! I (think) . "It (rain) again". Just then, the telephone (ring) It (be) my aunt Lucy. "I've just arrived by train", she (say). "I (come) to see you". "But I (still, have) breakfast," I (say). "What (you, do)?" she (ask). "I (have) breakfast", I (repeat). "Dear me," she (say). "... you always (get) up so late? It (be) one o'clock!"
//. Translate into English: 1. — Что ты собираешься делать сегодня вечером?
— Ничего особенного.
3.
— Пойдем в кино.
— Хорошая идея.
2. — Я не смог вчера купить билеты на этот фильм.
— Какая жалость!
— Ты любишь играть в теннис?
— Да, это мой любимый вид спорта.
4. — Ты поедешь в этом году на юг?
— Нет, в этом году у меня отпуск в ноябре. Ноябрь на юге дождливый и прохладный.
5. Мой отец очень увлекается содоводством. У нас хороший сад,
и он им очень гордится.
6. В прошлое воскресенье мы ходили в ресторан праздновать
годовщину нашей свадьбы. Мы хорошо провели время.
Fluency
/. Talking points
1. What do you think is the best way of spending a weekend? Why? 2. What are the most popular hobbies? What do you think of them? 3. I think watching television is a pleasant pastime. Are you of the same opinion? Why do you think so? 4. Are you tor or against spending your next weekend in the country? Give reasons. 5. There is no point in making plans for anything. You never know what may happen tomorrow. What do you think of this opinion?
//. Situations:
1. With two or three other students discuss where you might go for the weekend. Before you start you should each write down brief answers to these questions: Where shall we go? How shall we get there? How much can I afford? How much will it cost? What shall we do there? What arrangements do we need to make? 2. You don't like your friend's suggestion for an evening at the theatre. How would you suggest an alternative? 3. You've made plans to' go to the country with a friend in your old car. Your car has just gone wrong and will cost too much to repair. Phone your friend, explain the situation and make an alternative suggestion about the weekend arrangements. 4. You and your friend are speaking about your pastime and hobbies.
///. Look at the pictures. Say what the people in the pictures are doing. What is the weather like?
IV. Write a postcard to a friend describing your last weekend.
U N I T 23 GRAMMAR: SIMPLE PRESENT AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS
IN "IF" AND "WHEN" SENTENCES
Illustrative Situations
1. Tom is making a long-distance call to his girl-friend. His girl-friend is going to come to London tomorrow. Her train will get into Euston station at 10. She does not know London at all. Tom tells her this:
"Don't worry. I'll be there when the train gets in".
Questions: Where is Tom? What is he doing? When will his girl-friend's train get in? Will Tom be at the station? When? What exactly does he say?
2. It is a cold, foggy winter day. The weather report says the fog is going to get worse. Mrs Collins is phoning Mr Collins. He is at work. She is worried about him because bad accidents often happen on the roads especially after it gets dark.
"Don't worry", he says. "I'll get home before it gets dark" Questions: What is the weather like? What does the weather
report say? What is Mrs Collins doing and why is she worried?
What does Mr Collins say?
3. The director of a firm is waiting for an important customer The customer is going to arrive any minute, and the director doesn't want to keep him waiting. His secretary knows this. She is speaking to the director now.
"Don't worry. I'll tell you as soon as he comes, sir" Questions: Who is the director waiting for? What doesn't he want to do? What are his secretary's exact words?
4. The Browns are going on a picnic at the weekend. But Mrs Brown is not sure if the weather will be fine on that day. Mr Brown says:
"We'll cancel the picnic if it rains".
Questions: What are the Browns going to do at the weekend' What troubles Mrs Brown? What does her husband say?
5. Julia is working late this evening. All the other typists left five minutes ago. The manager is leaving, too. He is worried about the lights.
"Don't worry! I'll turn them off when I leave", Julia is saying He will be very angry if she forgets.
Questions: What is Julia doing? Why aren't the other typists there? What is the manager worried about? What is Julia saying to him? Will the manager be angry if she forgets?
6. It is going to rain and Julia hasn't got an umbrella "I'm
going to get wet if that bus doesn't come soon!" she is saying to herself. She does not know it but the driver of that car is going to stop and he is going to offer her a lift.
Questions: What is the weather like? What is going to happen if the bus doesn't come soon? What is it that Julia doesn't know?
7. Arthur and Deborah are at the opera. The curtain is going to rise and the opera is going to begin in a few seconds. "I hope that woman is going to take off her hat!" Deborah is saying loudly. "We aren't going to see very much if she keeps it on!"
Questions: What is going to happen in a few seconds? What does Deborah hope the woman in front is going to do and why?
8. — How long must I stay?
— Stay here till I come back.
— But how long will that be?
— I shan't return till it's dark.
9. — Why isn't Betty going on holiday?
— She is waiting until she can afford it.
— How long will that be?
— Several months, I expect.
10. — Are you going boating tomorrow?
— I will if the weather keeps fine.
— What's the weather forecast for tomorrow?
— The forecast's all right, but you can't always rely on it, can you?
11. — I am going on an excursion tomorrow.
— But what will you do if it is raining?
— If it is raining I'll stay under cover.
— I think you'll have to.
12. — Bill is a very careless driver.
— Yes, I'm afraid so.
— He may have an accident if he doesn't take more care.
— That's what I am afraid of.
13. — Are you going to have a picnic tomorrow?
— I shall if it's not too wet.
— But if it is wet?
— Then I'll stay indoors instead.
14. — Will you go abroad for your holidays next summer?
— Yes, I will if I get a rise this year.
— Are you expecting one?
— Yes, I am and I shall be very disappointed if I don't get it.
15. — I'm going to the theatre with Tom tomorrow.
— What will you do if he can't come?
— If he can't come I'll probably go by myself.
16. — I don't know whether to move to London or not.
— If you move to London you won't see your parents so often.
— But if I don't I'll not get such a good job.
— I do not know about it.
Practice
/. Respond to the following questions:
e.g. - - Will you ask Peter to phone me tonight? (he, come home)
— All right. I'll ask him as soon as he comes home.
1. Will you ask Jack to translate this article for me? (he, do his homework) 2. Will you tell Mike my new address' (I, see) 3. Will you ask Mary to type these documents for me? (I, return home) 4 Will you ask your husband to repair my taperecorder? (he, have free time) 5. Will you ask your son to help me move the furniture? (he, pass his exam) 6. Will you tell John about the meeting? (he, phone) eg. — When are you going to the country? (be warm)
— I'll go to the country when it is warm.
1. When are you going to leave the office? (finish typing) 2. When is your brother going to France? (get a visa) 3. When are you going to talk to Mary? (see her) 4. When are you going away on business? (prepare the documents) 5. When are you going to post the letters? (the boss, sign them) 6. When are you going to play tennis? (the rain, stop) 7. When is Peter going to the seaside? (pass one's exams)
//. Make up short dialogues.
e.g. — You'll tell Tom, won't you?
— Well, if 1 see him I'll tell him. You'll ... , won't you?
Prompts: remind Mary speak to Helen
ask Peter give Harry this letter
tell them invite her
congratulate them discuss it with George
e.g. — What shall I do, I wonder?
— Wait until the boss comes back. What shall I do, I wonder? Prompts: Mike/phone
the lesson/be over Mary/be free Peter/send a telegram Jack/arrive e.g. — What are you going to do now?
— After I finish my homework, I'll go for a walk. What are you going to do now?
Prompts: cook supper/phone Mary
do the housework/write a letter to Mother clean the kitchen/go shopping translate the text/watch TV book a ticket/visit Helen send the parcel/go to the movies
///. Reply to the questions on the left choosing from the list on the right. Start with I'll/we'll ... as soon as ...
e.g. — When are we going to eat1
— We'll eat as soon as John gets back.
1 When are you going to do your a) 1 finish reading it homework?
2. Aren't you going to leave soon? b) I get a free weekend
3. When can you lend me that book? c) this programme finishes
4. When are you going to come d) I get my typewriter back and visit us?
5. When are you going to finish e) the babysitter arrives that report?
IV. Make the if-clause negative. Make any necessary changes to the main clause to keep the same meaning.
e g. If you work hard, you'll pass your exams.
If you don't work hard, you won't pass your exams.
1. If you go to the market early, you'll get some fresh fish. 2. If you hurry, you'll catch the bus. 3. If it is sunny, we'll go to the beach. 4. If we hurry, we shan't be late. 5. If the programme is interesting, I'll watch it. 6. If the weather is fine, we'll go to the country.
Look at the sentences in Exercise IV and change them using "unless". e.g. You won't pass your exams unless you work hard.
V. Respond to the following utterances:
e.g. — If I find her telephone number I'll phone her.
— But what will you do if you don't find her telephone number? (visit)
— If I don't find it I'll visit her.
I. If I see James today I'll tell him the news, (leave a message) 2. If Roger is free this evening we shall play a game of tennis. (go boating) 3. If James repairs my TV set today I'll be watching TV the whole evening, (read) 4. If Helen phones me tonight I'll tell her about it.(send a telegram) 5. Jack will go to the University if he does well in all his exams, (to a technical college) 6. If it snows today I'll go skiing tomorrow, (go to the skating-rink)
VI. Make sentences with the given patterns for these situations:
e.g. You are going to see the boss.
You'll discuss your friend's problem.
I'll discuss your problem with the boss when I see him. i Your friend is going to arrive at Sheremetyevo Airport. You'll be there. 2. You are going to get some money from home. You'll pay your friend back then. 3. You know a telegram is coming. You'll tell me the news then. 4. The rain is going to stop. You'll go out then. 5. You are going to be in London. You'll send your friend a postcard. 6. You have to go to the post-office. You'll buy some stamps there. 7. You are going to see your brother. You'll ask him for help. 8. You are going to buy a new car. You'll sell the old one. 9. Arthur is definitely going to phone soon. You'll speak to him then. 10. You are going to come to Chicago next week. You'll phone your friend, e.g. The party is going to begin at 8.
You'll come earlier.
I'll come before the party begins.
1. The film is going to begin at 7. You'll get to the cinema earlier. 2. The train is going to leave at 9. You'll be at the station before then. 3. Your boss is going home at 6. You'll finish all the letters earlier. 4. It's going to get dark soon. You'll leave the beach before then. 5. You are going to leave England. You'll buy some books first. 6. The lesson is going to end soon. You'll finish the dictation before that. 7. Your sister is going to New York next week. You'll give her your guide book before then. 8. You are going to Mexico. You'll learn Spanish first, e.g. Perhaps you are going to miss the bus. You'll take a taxi then.
If I miss the bus I'll take a taxi.
1. Perhaps the sun is going to shine. You'll sit in the garden then. 2. It is possible that you are going to get a rise. You'll buy a car then. 3. There is a chance you'll go to Boston. You'll visit your friend there then. 4. There is a chance you'll fail the exam. You'll take it again. 5. Perhaps you'll see John. You'll tell him about the match. 6. It might rain tomorrow. You'll stay at home then.
VII. Say what the people in these situations will be doing and what they will do. (2 sentences for each situation)
e.g. Bill's mother is watching television. He is going to phone her in a minute. She'll be watching television when he phones. She'll answer the telephone when it rings. 1 Richard is standing on the platform. The train will come in
a minute. 2. Janet is playing tennis but it is going to rain in a few
minutes. 3. Paula is trying to finish her exam. She is writing furiously but the teacher is going to shout "Stop" in a second. 4. Mr: Collins is standing outside Gate 10 at London airport. Her husband will come out soon. 5. The students always listen to the teacher until the bell rings. Then they all rush out. All this will happier tomorrow. 6. Mike is doing his homework. In half an hour his friend will come.
VIII. Match the two halves of the following sentences
1. If they find out about this a) if you catch the 9.00 train
2. I won't call a doctor b) there'll be trouble
3. It'll taste much better c) if they offer it to him
4. You'll arrive before lunch dj unless her temperature goes n
5. Will he take the job? e) if you add a little sugar
6. Please don't telephone f) as soon as they arrive
7. I'll cook the spaghetti g) unless it is urgent
IX. Make one sentence from two sentences: e.g. You are going to leave soon.
You must visit the museum. (... before ...) You must visit the museum before you leave.
1. I'll find somewhere to live. Then I'll give you my address. (... when ...) 2. I'm going to do the shopping. Then I'll come straight home. (... after ...) 3. You'll be in Moscow next month. You must come and see me then.(... when ...) 4. We'll make our decision. Then we'll let you know. (... as soon as ...) 5. I'm going to finish reading this book. Then I'll get the dinner ready. (... after ...) 6. Perhaps I'll need some help. Then I'll ask you. (... if...) 7. George will come soon. We shan't start dinner without him. (... until ...)
8. I'll arrive tomorrow. I'll phone you at once. (••• as soon as ...)
9. She's going to Sweden. She'll learn Swedish first. (... before...)
10. Perhaps she'll be sleeping when you come. Don't wake her up then. (... if ...) 11. Jane's working day is over but she isn't going to leave the office. She is typing an important document. (... until ...)
X. Complete the following sentences:
1. I'll stay at home until ... 2. If I see Mike tomorrow ... 3. If you hurry ... 4. I'll visit my friend after ... 5. She will help him when ... 6. We shall go for a walk after ... . 7. He won't leave until ... . 8. ... when the rain stops. 9. ... I'll ring you up. 10. As soon as Mike passes his exams ... 11. I shall cook dinner before ...
XI. Put the phrases in this list into the right column (J or 3). Write at least 5 sentences.
you come, I'll be there, you arrive on time, the weather is fine, we 11 meet you, I'll be very pleased.
1 2 3
if
XII. Make up short dialogues. Observe the difference in the use of tense forms in the clauses introduced by the conjunctions "when" and "if".
e.g. — When will Lucy come?
— I don't know when she will come. But when she comes I'll
let you know. Prompts: Mike/phone me
Susan/come to Minsk John/write to me Helen/send a telegram Jack/translate the article The boss/sign the documents Mary/type the letters Jim/buy the tickets e.g. I wonder if Gemma will phone me today. But if she phones
me today I'll invite her to my birthday party. Prompts: 1. Jack/call on me
we/play a game of chess
2. Mary/visit us we/tell her the news
3. I/see Peter I/tell him about it
4. Alice/come to class I/remind her
5. Father/return home early I/ask him to take me to the circus
XIII. Write a short list of Dos and Don'ts. Give explanations for your advice.
e.g. Do
Wear comfortable shoes.
If you don't, you'll get blisters, e.g. Don't
Don't be late.
If you are late, the teacher will be angry.
XIV. Answer the questions using "when" and "if" sentences.
1. When will you go home? 2. How long will you stay at the Institute today? 3. When will you go to the cinema? 4. What will
you do on Sunday? 5. When will you visit your friend? 6. When will you go for a walk? 7. What will you do this evening? 8. Will you go shopping today? 9. Will you watch TV tonight? 10. When will you go skiing?
Fluency What a Cheek!
Jane: I'll clean the car later on this afternoon. Do you want to
help me? David: Well, I don't have a lot of time at the moment, but I'll wash
the windows for you if you want. Jane: Good If we work together we'll finish it by 3 o'clock. That
means I'll have time to change for the party. David: Party? What party? Do you mean that I have to help you
so that you can go to a party without me? What a cheek!
/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
What is Jane going to do this afternoon? What does she ask David to do? Where is Jane going in the evening?
//. Listen to the conversation again and reproduce the phrases with the Simple Future.
III. Read and act out the conversation
An Appointment
Jill and Steve are going to Netting Hill Gate. They are still at
home.
Jill: Hurry up, Steve, it's 10 o'clock. We'll be late! The appointment is for 10.30!
Steve: Damn! We'll never get to Netting Hill Gate in half an hour.
Jill: Oh, yes, we will. We'll go in the car. I'll get it If we leave immediately, we'll get there at the right time.
Steve: It'll be quicker if we take the Underground.
Jill: No, it won't. Now, where are the car keys? Have you got them?
Steve: I hope we'll like the flat.
Jill: I'm sure we will.
Steve: I expect it'll have some disadvantages.
Jill: Where are the car keys?
Steve: Well, if you don't find them soon, we won't be there until 11 o'clock. I suppose they'll be in your handbag after all.
Jill: Oh, bother! Let's take the Underground.
/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
Where are Jill and Steve going? How will they get there? Why can't they go by car?
//. Listen to the conversation again and reproduce the if-sentences.
III. Read and act out the conversation.
Harry is Going to Greece
Harry: I've arranged a holiday abroad this year. I'm going to
Greece for six weeks. I fly there on June 5th. James: June 5th? That's the day I begin my new job. Just think,
as you fly out of England I'll be putting on my new suit
and trying to look like a real banker! Harry: Well, you'll earn plenty of money. But just think! When
you're sitting behind your desk I'll be lying on a beach in
twenty-seven degrees of sun. James: Well, at least send me a postcard.
/. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions:
Where is Harry going to spend his holiday? When is he flying to Greece? What will James be doing on June 5th?
//. Read the conversation and analyse the use of tenses expressing a future action.
III. Act out the conversation.