Examples: Have you watered the flowers? (in the morning) Not vet. I'm going to water them in the morning. Have you washed your hair? (just) Not vet. I'm just going to wash it.
1. Have you spoken to the manager? (after lunch) Not yet. I _
2. Have you made the tea? (just) Not yet. I_________________
3. Have you bought a car? (soon) Not yet. I________________
4. Have you done your homework? (just) Not yet. I___________
Ex. 6. (B) Write questions with going to.
Example: I've found a little puppy in the park, (what/with it?) What are vou going to do with it?
1. It's unexpectedly hot today, (what/you/wear?)_____________
2. Vlad has given me His latest painting, (where/you/hang it?)
3. I've decided to sell this house, (what/you/buy/instead?) _
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Ex. 7. (В) Answer the questions using was/were going to.
Example: Did you phone him yesterday?
No. I was going to phone him but I changed mv mind.
1. Did you ask Melany to help you?
No, I______________________________________________ but I changed my mind.
2. Did they visit the Tate Gallery?
No, they______________________________________ but they changed their mind.
3. Did he attend the meeting?
No, he__________________________________________ but he changed his mind.
Ex. 8. (B) You have to say what you think is going to happen in these situations.
Example: Your friend has decided against going to the concert, (regret) - She is going to reoret it.
1. You are my best friend. We've been friends for many years. Now you are going away, (miss) I
2. The children went to the woods all by themselves. They don't know the area well, (get lost)
3. There is a hole in Tom's jacket pocket. He's put some small change in it. (lose)
Ex 9. (В, С). Translate into English.
1. Ты почистил машину? - Нет еще. Я почищу ее завтра.
2. Вы уже пообедали? - Нет еще. Мы как раз собираемся обедать.
3. Небо такое голубое. Будет чудесный день.
4. Я решила устроить званый вечер. - Кого ты собираешься пригласить?
5. Твои друзья ездили в отпуск в Испанию? - Нет, они собирались, но передумали.
6. Экзамен завтра. Ты совсем не занимался. Ты провалишься.
11.3 THE FUTURE INDEFINITE (SIMPLE)
The Future Indefinite (Simple) (will do) is used:
1. when one decides to do something at the time of speaking:
□ Did you write the Christmas cards? - Oh, no, I had no time. I'll do it now.
□ There are no train tickets for Murmansk. So, I'll fly.
2. when offering to do something:
□ The shops are far from here. I'll drive you there.
□ (The door bell is ringing). Pete: I'll answer it.
3. when promising to do something:
□ I won't let you down. I assure you.
□ I promise. I'll send you those photographs.
4. when speaking about a future fact, predicting something:
□ In two years she'll be his wife. What will become of you?
□ Visit us next spring, you won't recognize the place.
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EXERCISES
Ex. 10. ( В ) Decide what to do or not to do in the following situations.
| Example: Letters travel too long (phone them). / think we'll phone them. |
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10
You're too tired now.___
You forgot to phone Ann.
It's late evening.______
It's very hot in Africa in summer. You have a lot of work to do.
You like juice more than lemonade.
It's windy outside._____________
You don't like travelling by train,
You feel sleepy.____________
_________ (for a swim)
(homework/tomorrow)
_____________ (now)
________ (coffee)
(there/on holidays)
___ (to the cinema)
______ (have juice)
______ (for a walk)
(by car)
(TV tonight)
Ex. 11. (B) You don't want to babysit with your infant nephew instead of your mother.
| B. B. В.: В.: В.; В.: В. В.: В. В. |
Examples: Mother: Oh, I must clean the flat. Mother: Oh, I must go to the cleaner's. Mother: Oh, I must buy the food for next week. Mother: Oh, I must wash the dog.
Ex. 12. (B) Agree and promise to do things.
Example: A.: Can you type this letter?
| A.: A.: A.: A.: A.: A.: A.: A.: |
A.: Do you promise to phone him?
Can you cook the dinner today?
Do you promise to write to me?
Can you wash my sweater?
Please, don't break anything.
Will you take the children to the Zoo?
Do ?
Will you come after me? Say that you won't be angry!
You: It's all right. I'll clean the flat.
You: No, it's all right. I_________
You:_______________________
You:_________________
Sure. I'll type it after lunch.