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Unit 2

The Future Continuous Tense

shall/will be + Present Participle

shall/will be = ’11 be

■«r- The use of shall instead of will is now quite rare, exept to form questions, when shall is required in the first person singular and plural.

Exercise 12.

Replace the infinitive verbs in the brackets with appropriate Present, Past or Fu­ ture Continuous Tense forms:

1.Olaf (to repair) his typewriter when the telephone rang.

2.The students (to paint) beautiful pictures this summer.

3.I (to die) of thirst. Would you bring me a cup of tea?'

4.Tomorrow morning at nine o’clock I (to wait) for you at the laboratory.

5.What you (to do) tomorrow at six?

6.He (to work) when his wife returns.

7.I’m afraid it (to rain) all day tomorrow.

8.Kate (to walk) home when they met her.

9.The students (to work) at the studio at the moment.

10.The girls (to arrange) flowers when their father arrived.

11.What will you (to do) at this time tomorrow?

12.Tom (to leave) for Paris when I saw him last.

Exercise 13.

Fill in the blanks with appropriate forms of the verbs from the list below:

1.Jane came into the kitchen while her mother ... to the milkman.

2.He ... at the seaside now.

3.Lucy always smiles when she is in trouble, and she ... now.

4.When I first met her she ... at the University.

5.We ... the whole night - it’s no wonder that we are sleepy now.

6.I ... tonight. I’ve got my plane ticket.

7.We ... to London tomorrow at 2 p.m.

8.I ... a test at this time tomorrow.

9.Just as I ... the door the telephone rang.

10.She .... at the moment.

dance; work; take; talk; smile; open; live; leave; study; fly;

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Exercise 14.

Make up logical sentencesfrom thefollowing words:

1.land/was/it/the/was/boat/evening/the/approaching/and

2.lying/bed/in/a/was/Sharp/man/Mr./when/room/entered/his/once

3.her/tears/running/word/she/a/were/and/down/could/cheeks/not/utter

4.jungle/group/were/a/of/working/very/Africa/in/the/heart/of/the/geologists/in

5.birds/the/was/leaf/and/sun/trees/just/shining/were/were/singing/into/bursting/the

6.last/they/front/their/of/Monday/were/evening/sitting/house/in

Degrees of Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs

a)young - younger - youngest lovely - lovelier - loveliest fast - faster - fastest

b)pleasant - more pleasant - most pleasant expensive - more expensive - most expensive quickly - more quickly - most quickly

c)good/well - better - best bad/badly - worse - worst much - more - most

little - less - least

Exercise 15.

Use the appropriate degree of the adjectives and adverbs:

1.We went very (fast) but the wolves were even (fast).

2.They got (near) and (near) and it was quite clear what was going to happen.

3.Dick is (tall) than both Tom and Adam.

4.My new job is (bad) than the one I had before.

5.I like summer (well) of all because it is the (warm) season.

6.This book on contemporary art is (good) than the one you gave me last time.

7.Alex got (good) marks in his writing class this term.

8.Kyiv is (large) than Lviv but (small) than London.

9.Pompeii is (small) than might be expected.

10.Birmingham is the (large) city in England after London.

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Exercise 4.

Discuss the sentences you’ve written in groups and make a short list of the most popular and the least popular everyday activities. Report back to the class.

Exercise 5.

In pairs, ask each other questions about your everyday activities. Give answers, making at least three o f them untrue. Let your partner suggest which answers were untrue. Ask your partner to give reasons to justify his/her opinion. Explain which are the right answers.

Who wakes you up in the morning?

Do you take a bath or a shower in the morning?

What do you usually have for breakfast?

When do you leave home to go to the University?

Is the place where you live close to the University?

When do your classes usually begin?

Where do you go for a snack?

When does your last class finish?

How long does it take you to prepare for a class?

Do you often go to the cinema in the evening?

How do you usually spend your free time?

Exercise 6.

Talk about how you spent last weekend or your plans for afuture weekend.

Exercise 7.

Read and listen to the following dialogues, then practise them with your partner:

1)A: Hello, Jack! How are you?

В: Hello! I’m fine, thanks. Nice to see you again. A: You too. Lovely day, isn’t it?

В: Yes, quite warm and not windy.

A: But they say it’s going to get worse. I’m afraid we’ll have a few rainy days soon.

2)A: Here you are at last!

B:I’m so sorry I’m late.

A:That’s all right. Isn’t it a lovely morning?

В: I suppose it is. The weather’s improving. It’s getting warmer. A: Much warmer than yesterday.

В: I believe we’ll have a fine few days after all.

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3)A: What awful weather we’re having!

B:It certainly is. This heavy snow makes it difficult to get around.

A:How long will this terrible weather last?

B:I’ve read the weather forecast for today. It says that the rest of the day will be bright and sunny.

A:Great!

4)A: Isn’t it a lovely day?

B:Yes, it’s just like summer.

A:Do you like summer?

B:Of course I do. I love the sunshine and the warm summer evenings.

Exercise 8,

Reply to these comments:

Isn’t it a miserable day? ...

What lovely weather we’re having today! ...

I’m afraid it looks like rain, doesn’t it? ...

It hasn’t snowed like this for a long time! ...

What a nasty day it is! ...

Exercise 9.

In pairs, discuss the answers to the questions:

1)What are the names of the months of the year?

2)How long does each of the seasons last?

3)What is the rainiest season?

4)How do people protect themselves from the rain?

5)What is the weather like in winter?

6)Does it often rain in summer?

7)Is it cpld and windy today?

8)What season do you like best?

Exercise 10.

Interview each other about the season around the time of your birthdays, (e.g. Is the weather usually warm on your birthday?)

Exercise 11.

Think of a story or situation illustrating the time of year when it is your birthday. Present the story in class so that the others can guess when you were born.

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Exercise 12.

Learn this poem by heart:

The flowery Spring leads sunny Summer,

And yellow Autumn presses near.

Then in his turn comes gloomy Winter,

Till smiling Spring again appear.

(by Robert Burns)

Exercise 13.

Read the following text and discuss the answers to the questions in groups:

A Weather forecast

Two men were travelling in a very wild part of America. They didn’t see any houses but only tents where Indians lived. One day they met an old Indian who was sitting near his tent. He was smoking. The Indian was a hunter and knew everything about the forest and the animals living in it and many other things. He could speak English rather well.

“Can you tell us what the weather will be like during the next few days?” one of the travellers asked him.

“Oh, yes”, he answered. “Rain is coming, and wind. Then there will be snow for one or two days but then the sunshine will come again and the weather will be fine.”

“These old Indians know more about the world than we do, with all our knowledge of physics, maths and other sciences”, said one of the men.

“Tell me”, he asked, “how do you know all that?” The Indian answered, “I heard it on the radio.”

1)Describe the place where the two men were travelling.

2)Who did they meet there and what did they think of the man?

3)What did the travellers and the Indian talk about?

4)Do you believe the weather forecasts? Give your reasons.

5)What means of weather forecasting do you know?

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Exercise 14.

Listen to the dialogue: (Dan and Peter are cousins. Peter has come on a visit to Britain from Chicago. It’s raining at the moment. They’re sitting in a small cafe). Each time the tape is stopped try to make predictions as to what they will talk about next. Use the expressions: I t h i n k . I expect...; P r o b a b l y . I believe....

A dialogue about the weather

Dan: You know, Peter, I don’t like it when the weather is too hot or too cold. That’s why I like the English weather.

Peter: You mean you like it because it’s very changeable and unpredictable, don’t you?

Dan: That’s right.

Peter, Well, at least if it varies a lot, it can’t be boring.

Dan: You’re quite right. I think it’s just perfect when you have some fine sunny days and you can then enjoy a bit of rain.

Peter: So what’s your favourite season then? You don’t like winter, do you?

Dan: Oh yes, I love it. But, you know, there are some days when I can’t go out. It’s too cold and the icy roads are dangerous, so I stay in all day. I sit in front of the fireplace with a book or watch TV when there is something interesting on. And I’m lucky if those cold days come on Saturdays and Sundays.

Peter: Do you enjoy your winter weekends, then?

Dan: Yes I do. Though I hate cold weather, I can’t say I don’t enjoy occasionally spending a few days in peace and quiet. What do you think?

Peter: Yes, I sometimes feel like that too. But let’s get back to the question about your favourite season.

Dan: Oh yes. Well, I’d say May is normally my favourite month of the year, simply because it isn’t too hot or too cold. I think it’s just perfect. And besides, sum­ mer is just around the comer...

Exercise 15.

Speaking practice:

•Give your own descriptions of all the seasons.

•Which season do you like best and why?

•Make up your own weather forecasts for various seasons.

Exercise 16.

Express the following official times in a conversational style:

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Exercise 17.

Read and practise the following dialogues in pairs:

1)A: Excuse me, could you tell me the right time?

В:I’m sorry. I’m afraid I can’t tell you exactly. My watch has stopped.

2)A: Could you tell me the time, please?

B:Certainly, it’s ten minutes to five.

A:Oh, I’m afraid I’m late. I hope Jane is still waiting for me.

3)A: Excuse me, what time is it by your watch?

B:It’s about seven.

A:Oh, my watch is fast. It says a quarter past seven. By the way, the play begins at 7.30, doesn’t it?

B:That’s right. All evening performances begin at 7.30.

A:Good, I still have some time before it starts.

4)A : Will 10 o’clock next Monday be all right for you, Mr Jones?

B:I’m afraid I can’t make it at 10 o’clock next Monday. I’ve got an­ other appointment at that time.

A:What time would suit you then?

B:Three o’clock would suit me perfectly.

A:Good. See you on Monday at three o’clock.

5)Л: Why are you late for the lesson again, Nick?

B:I’m sorry, I overslept.

A : Oh, so you sleep at home as well, then?

Exercise 18.

Work in pairs: Ask your partner what he/she was doing at these times:

1 p.m. yesterday

5 p.m. yesterday

9 p.m. yesterday

3 a.m. today

8 a.m. today

Exercise 19.

Work in pairs: Make notes for next week in your diary. Discuss with your partner what you will both be doing at certain times next week. (e.g. I'll be working in the library from 4 till 6 o'clock in the afternoon on Monday.)

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Exercise 20.

Use your diary to prepare a discussion with a friend of yours who wants to make an arrangement to meet you. You cant manage it next week - work in pairs, trying to find a time when you are both free.

Practise ways of making suggestions:

What/How about...?

Why don’t w e ...?

Shall we say ...?

Could it b e ...?

Would you mind ...?

Exercise 21.

Read these proverbs and comment on their meaning:

A stitch in time saves nine.

More haste less speed.

He who hesitates is lost.

Better late than never.

Exercise 22.

Discuss the answers to the following questions in groups:

What customs do English people have regarding meal times?

What traditional English meals do you know?

Are “snacks” and “take-aways” popular in your country?

Exercise 23.

Read the following questions, choose the most suitable answer to each of them and give reasonsfor your choice:

1.What does the traditional English breakfast consist of?

a)a yoghurt and fresh fruit with black coffee or tea;

b)bacon, eggs and sausages with tomatoes or beans preceded by cereal or fruit and followed by toast;

c)sandwiches and a cup of tea with lemon.

2.Do all English people eat breakfasts like this every day?

a)Many people do so because it is the first meal of the day;

b)Many people eat it only at weekends and prefer a smaller meal to start the day.

3.What do many people frequently eat between breakfast and dinner?

a)snacks and lunch;

b)nothing;

c)snacks.

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