B: Yes, I met her a few days ago.

8. A: Can you describe the woman you saw? What ?

B: A red sweater and black jeans.
9. A: I'm so sorry to keep you waiting. long?
B: No, only about ten minutes.
10. A: How long you to get to work in the morning?
B: Usually about 45 minutes. It depends on the traffic.
11. A: with that newspaper yet?
B: No, I'm still reading it.
12. A: to the United' States?
B: No, never, but I went to Canada a few years ago.
XVII. Complete the sentences, using the n4es in brackets. The verbs be present
tewes or past tenses.
1. We bought this picture a'long time ago. (we/ have/ it) for ages.
2. Sandra finds her mobile phone very useful. (she/ use/ it) all the time.
3. There's a new road to the motorway. (they/ open/ it) yesterday.
4. We decided not to go out because (it/ rain) quite hard.
5. Vicky doesn't know where her watch is. (she/ lose/ it).
6. We had no car at that time. (we/ sell/ our old one).
7. I bought a new jacket last week but (I/ not/ wear/ it) yet.
8. Claire is on a skiing holiday. (she/ enjoy/ it), she says on her postcard.
9. The color of this paint is absolutely awful. (I/ hate/ it).
10. Henry is annoyed. (he/ wait) a long time for Claire.
11. These figures certainly should add up. (1/ check/ them) several times already.
12. Sandra and Laura like tennis. (they/ play/ it) every weekend.
lS. Sorry, I can't stop now. (I/ go) to or important meeting.
14. I'd like to see Tina again. It's a long time since (I/ last/ see/ her).
15. I've got my key. I found it when (1/ look) for something else.
16 (I/ read) the book you lent me but (I/ not finish/ it) yet.
17. I wasn't hungry at lunchtime because (1/ have/ a big breakfast).
18. Ann is sitting on the ground. She's out of break. (she/ run).
19. Where's my bag? I left it under this chair. (somebody/ tabe/ it)
20. No breakfast for Mark, thanks. (he/ not eat/ breakfast).
21. We were all surprised when Jenny and Andy got married last year.
(they/ only/ know/ each other) for a few weeks.
22. SuddeNy I woke up. I was confused and didn't know where I was. (I/ dream)
23. Michelle looked really sunburnt. (she/ lie) in the sun for too long.
24. A: What (this word/ mean)?
B: I've no idea. (I/ never/ see/ it) before.
25. A: (David/ drive) you home last night?
B: Yee, (he/ stop/ offer/ me) a lift while (I/ wait)
for a bus outside the town hall.
1. A: Are you free on Friday?
B: No, we're very busy now. We (have) a party on Sunday. Would you
like to come?
2. A: What time (your train/ leave) tomorrow?
B: Seven twenty-three in the morning. It (get) into Paris at eleven twenty-three.
3. A: (the film/ begin) at 3.80 or 4.30?
B: It (begin) at 3.30. I (pick) you up at 3 o'clock.
4. A: I (go) to a:n ice hockey match this evening. Would you like to come?
B: Yes, I'd love to. What time (the matcW start)?
A: It (start) at half past seven.
5. A: When (the art exhibition/ open)?
B: The art exhibition _ (open) on 3 May and (finish) on 15 July.
6. A: What time (you/ finish) work tomorrow?
B: I (not/ go) to work tomorrow. I (stay) at home.
7. A: (yoii/ do) anything tomorrow morning?
B: Yes, I (go) to the airport to meet Richard. He (stay) here for
the weekend. His plane (arrive) at eight fifteen.
8. A: Where (you/ go) on your holiday?
B: We (leave) for Paris next week. The train (leave) early
on Tuesday morning.
9. A: I'm bored with this program. When (it/ finish)?
B: It (last) till 2:30.
10. A: How about going across the street for a cup of coffee?
B: I can't. I (meet) Jennifer at the library.
XIX. Read the situations and complete the sentences. Use a?ñ', or de golag 7o .
I. It's your day off. for haue intention to look round the museum.
Your friend : Do you have any plans for this afternoon?
You : Yes, I (look round) the museum.
2. You hate dogs. Dogs aluiays, oftacb you if they get a chance.
Your friend: That dog doesn't look very friendly.
You : It's coming towards us. It (attack) us. •
3. T'ñ e phone rings and you answer. lsomebod y uiants to speak to Jim.
Caller : Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please?
You : Just a moment. I (get) him.
4. It's a nice day. YOu've decided to sit in the garden. Before going out:side, you tell your frien‹L
You : The weather's too nice to stay indoors. I (sit) in the garden.
Your friend: That's a good idea. I think I (join) you.
5. Your friend in worry because she has lost an important letter.
You : Don't worry about the letter. I'm sure you (find) it.
Your friend: I hope so.
b. YOu Predict the landing of aliens on the earth in the next ten years.
Your friend: All this talk about aliena in complete isn't it?
 You : Is it? I think aliens (land) on the earth in the next ten yeara.
7. There was a job advertised in the paper recently. At fired you were interected but
then you decided not to apply.
Your friend: Have you decided what to do about the job that was advertised?
You : Yes, I (not/ apply) for it.
8. You and a friend cone home very late. Other people in the hoiZse are asleep. Your
friend is noisy.
You : Shhh! Don't make so much noise. You (wake) everybody up.
9. You know that Michelle has decided to get quarried.
Your friend: Have you heard about Michelle?
You : Well, I heard that she (get) married.
10. Your friend has two young children. Slhe uiants to go out tomorroui evening. YOtf
over to look after the children.
Your friend: I want to go out tomorrow evening but I haven't got a baby-sitter.
You : That's no problem. I (look after) them.
11. You have an appointment with the dentist for Friday morning.
Friend Shall we meet on Friday morning?
You I can't on Friday. I (go) to the dentist.
12. John has to go ta the airport to catch a plane tomorrow morning.
John : Ann, I need somebody to take me to the airport tomorrow morning.
: That's no problem. I (take) you. What time is your flight?
John : 10.50.
: OK. We (leave) at about 9 o'clock then.
Later that day, Joe offers to take John to the airport.
Joe : John, do you want me to take you to the airport?
Joim : No, thanks, Joe. Ann (take) me.
XX. Ckoose the correct answer.
1. A: Why are you working so hard these days?
B: Because a car, so I'm saving as much as I can.
a. I'll buy b. I'm going to buy c. I buy
2. A: Oh, I've just realised. I haven't got any money.
B: Haven't you? Well, don't worry. you some.
a. I'll lend b. I'm going to lend c. I'm lending
3. A: Could I have a word with you, please?
B: Sorry, I'm in a big hurry. My train in fifteen minutes.
a. is going to leave b. will leave c. leaves
4. A: Let's go to the carnival.
B: Yes, good idea. I expect ftin.
a. it'll be b. it's c. it's being
5. A: Have you decided about the course?
B: Yea, I decided laat weekend. for a place.
a. I apply b. I'm going to apply c. I'll apply
6. A: It's a public holiday next month.
B: Yes, I know. anything special?
a. Are you doing b. Do you do c. Will you do
7. A: Do you mind not leaving your papers all over the table?
B: Oh sorry. I'll take them all with me when
a. I'll go b. I'm going c. I go
8. A: a party next Saturday. Can you come?
B: Yes, of course.
a. We'll have b. We're having c. We have
9. A: I'm trying to move this cupboard, but it's very heavy.
B: Well, you, then.
a. I'll help b. I'm going to help c. I help
10. A: Excuse me. What time to London?
B: Seven thirty in the morning.
a. will this train leave b. is this train going to get c. does this train get
11. A: I've decided to repaint this room.
B: Oh, have you? What color it?
a. does you paint b. are you going to paint c. will you paint
12. A: Why are you putting on your coat? somewhere?
B: No, I just feel rather cold.
a. Are you going b. Do you go c. Will you go
13. A: Did you post that letter for me?
B: Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot. it now.
a. I do b. I'm doing c. I'll do
14. A: You look very happy. What is happening?
B: Well, I've got a new job. my new job on Monday.
a. I'm starting b. I'm going to start c. I start
15. Someone told me you've got a place at university.
A: That's right. maths at St Andrews, in Scotland.
B: a. I'll study b. I'm going to study c. I study
The alarm's going. It's making an awful noise.
16. A: OK, it off.
B: a. I am switching b. I am going to switch c. I'll switch
Did you buy this book?
17. A:
B: No, Emma did. it on holiday.
a. She'll read b. She is going to read c. She reads
18. A: Is the shop open yet?
B: No, but there's someone inside. 1 think
a. it opens b. it's about to open c. it will open
19. A: Have you heard anything about Jane?
B: Yes. She's engaged. married in June.
a. She's getting b. She'll get c. She's about to get
20. A: I'm just going out to get a paper.
 B: What newspaper ?
a. will you buy b. are you buying c. are you going to buy
Ol. Rñ in tln ærr&Ö fonn & <r@ present simple, futwe simph or future progræsive.
1. I (meet) you at the airport tom‘orrow. After you (clear) cus-
toms, look for me just outside the gate. I (stand) right by the door.
2. A: When (you/ leave) for Florida?
B: Tomorrow. Just think! Two days from now I (lie) on the beach in the sun.
8. Please come and‘ visit today when you (have) a chance. I (shop)
from 1:00 to 2:30, but I (be) home after that.
4. A: Would you like to come to our party tomorrow?
B: Thanks for the invitation, but I (work) all day tomorrow.
5. A: I (call) you this afternoon.
B: OK. But don't call me between 3:00 and 5:00 because I (not/ be) home.
I (study) at the library.
6, I won't be here next week. I (attend) a seminar in Los Angeles. Ms.
Gomes (substitute-teach) for me. When 1 (return), I will expect
you to be ready for the midterm exam.
7. A: What (yoti/ do) in five years' time, I wonder?
B: I'm going to go into business when I (leave) college. Five years from
now I (run) a big company.
8. Just relax, Antoine. As soon as your sprained ankle (heal), you can play
soccer again. At this time next week, you (play) soccer.
9. A: Are you ready?
B: Sorry. I'm not ready yet. I (tell) you when I (be) ready. I promise
I (not be) very long.
10. Trevor and Laura (not/ go) for a picnic tomorrow. They
(clean) the house. They always (do) it on Sunday.
XXII. Put the verbs into the correct form, f€ure progressive or future perfect.
1. Tomorrow afternoon we're going to play tennis from 3 o'clock until 4.80. So at 4
o'clock (we/ plays tennis.
2. A: Can we meet tomorrow afternoon?
B: Not in the afternoon. (I/ work).
8. A: Will you be free at 11.30?
B: Yes. (the meeting/ finish) by that time.
4. Tom is on holiday and he is spending his money very quickly. If he continues like
this, (he/ spend) all his money before the end of his holiday.
5. A: How can I get in touch with you?
B: If you need to contact me, (I/ stay) at the Lion Hotel until Friday.
fi. We're late. (The film/ already/ start) by the time we get to the cinema.
7. Next Monday, (Chuck/ be) in Britain for exactly three years.
8. A: Is it all right if I come at about 8.30?
B: No, (I/ watch) the football then.
 A: VehwhflsLout9.Z0?
B: line. (the match/ finish) by then.
9. Jane is from New Zealand. She is traveling around Europe at the moment. So far
she has traveled about 1,000 milee. By the end of the trip, (she/
travel) more than 3,000 miles.
10. A: (you/ pass) the post office on your way home?
B: Probably. Why?
A: I need some stamps. Could you get me some?
B: The post office (close) by the time I get home, I'm afraid.
XXIII.Choose the correct form of the verbs.
1. A: I'd better go. I'm cycling/ I cycle home, and I haven't got any lights on my bike.
B: Oh, yes. It'll be/ It'll have been dark soon.
2. A: I hear the rent on your flat is very expensive.
B: Yes, it is. I'll move/ I'm going to move, I've decided.
3. A: I'd like a photo of Martin and me.
B: I'll takef I'm going to take one with your camera, then.
4. A: Have you booked on holiday yet?
B: Yes, we go/ we're going to Spain.
5. A: Can I borrow your bike or Monday?
B: I'm sorry, but I'll be using/ I'll have used it. I always cycle to work.
6. A: Oh dear, I've spilt my coffee.
B: I get/ I'll get a cloth.
7. A: What's that man doing up there?
B: Oh no! He'll Hume/ He's going to rump!
8. A: It's quite a long way, isn't it?
B: Yes. e'll Well walked about five miles by the time we get back.
9. A: It just said on the radio that it's snowine/ it's going to snow.
B: Oh, did it? I'll take/ I am taking my big coat then.
10. A: How long have you been working here?
B: By November I will be working/ will have worked for this company for 6 years.
11. A: Are you busy this weekend, Sam?
B: Not, particularly. I revise/ I'm revising until Wednesday because I've got an
exam, but that onlv lasts/ that is onlv lasting until midday and then I'm free.
12. A: Will von finish/ Will vou have finished your work by 9 tonight?
B: No, I'm going to have/ I'll be having a meeting at that time.
13. A: What time does !venin our eve
B: Half past nine.
A: Shall I come/ Do I come and collect you?
B: Thanks, but I meet/ I'm meeting my sister for a drink.
14. A: I need some help. '
B: What can I do, Andy?
A: I go/I’m going to ajob interview this afternoon, and I don't have a deoent tie to wear.
 B: I'll lend/ I'm going to lend you one of mine.
15. A: How soon are vou/ will vou be ready to leave?
B: Oh I can't go out until it will stop raisins/ it stops raining. I haven't got a raincoat.
A: OK. I don't think it goes/ it will no for long. I tidv/ I'll tidv my desk while we're
waiting/ we wait.
DN. CompDte the conversations. Put in the correct form of aach verb.
1. A: (you/ buy) anything at the antiques sale yesterday?
B: No, (I/ want) to buy some jewellery, but (I/ leave) my credit
card at home.
2. A: Are you still copying those addresses?
B: No, that's all of them. (I/ finish) now.
3. A: The train is never going to get here.
B: How long (we/ wait) now?
A: At least half an hour. (we/ be) here since ten to five.
4. A: Did you have a nice chat with Tessa?
B: No, not really. When (we/ drinb) our ooffee, fshe/ hurry) oilhome.
5. A: It's terrible about that plane crash, isn't it?
B: Yes, awful. (I/ have) breakfast when (I/ hear) the news.
6. A: So you sing in a rock band, do you? How long (you/ do) that?
B: Oh, since I was sixteen. (we/ do) about a dozen concerts.
7. A: Do you know what Polly was upset about yesterday?
B: No, I don't. But I'm sure (the/ cry). Her eyes looked red.
A: Perhaps (she/ have) some bad news.
8. A: The shooting was very frightening, I suppose.
B: It certainly was. When (we/ hear) the shot, (we/ throw)
ourselves to the floor immediately.
9. A: I rang at once, but you weren't in your office.
B: No, (I/ have) lunch at that time.
10. A: You look tired.
B: Yes, I expect I do. (I/ work) all day.
11. A: Is Laura at home?
B: No, (she/ go) out about an hour ago.
12. A: (I/ not/ finish) this letter yet.
B: It must be a long letter. (yoii/ write) it since lunchtime.
13. A: I see you've got some new neighbors.
B: Yes, a young couple. (they/ move) in last month.
14. A: Did Tom drive you home?
B: Yes, (he/ stop) and offered me a lift while (I/ wait) for
a bus outside the town hall.
15. A: (you/ arrive) at the theatre iii time for the play last night?
B: No, we were late. By the time we got there, (it/ already/ begin).
16. A: Could you tell me your address?
 B: Well, (I/ live) in a friend's house at the moment. Luckily (I/
find) a place of my own now, but I can't move in until next week.
17. A: What did Angela say to you?
B: She asked me how to use a computer. _ _ (she/ never/ use)
it before, so (she/ not/ know) what to do.
18. A: Is this your CD?
B: No, it isn't mine. (I think) (it/ belong) to Peter.
’19. A: Why can't you wash your dirty plates sometimes? (you/ leave)
them in the sink most of the time.
B: OK, sorry. The last few weeks _ (I/ have) so little time.
(I/ rush) around all the time.
20. A: I've decided to try and learn a foreign language.
B: Have you? Which language (you/ learn)?
A: Spanish.
B: When (the Spanish course/ start)?
A: (it/ start) next week.
B: That's great. I'm sure (you/ enjoy) it.
A: I hope so. But I think (it/ be) quite difficult.
21. A: (I/ have) a party next Saturday. Can you come?
B: On Saturday? I'm not sure. Some friends of mine (come) to stay with
me next week but I think (they/ go) by Saturday. But if
(they/ be) still here, (I/ not/ be) able to come to the party.
A: OK. Well, tell me as soon as (you/ know)
B: Right. (I/ phone) you during the week.
XXV. Choose the correct answer.
1. It was a boring weekend. anything.
a. I won't do b. I don't do c. I didn't do d. I'm not doing
2. I'm busy at the moment. on the computer.
a. I work b. I'm work c. I'm working d. I worked
3. My friend the answer to the question.
a. is know b. know c. is knowing d. knpws
4. I think I'll buy this shoes. really well.
a. They fit b. They have fit c. They're fitting d. They were fitting
5. Where the car?
a. did you park b. have you parked c. parked you d.you parked
6. At nine o'clock yesterday morning we for the bus.
a. wait b. is waiting c. was waiting d. were waiting
7. When I looked round the door, the baby quietly.
a. is sleeping b. slept c. was sleeping d. were sleeping
8. Here's my report. it at last.
a. I finish b. I finished e. I'd finished d. I've finished
9. The earth on the sun for its heat and light.
 a. is depended b. depends c. is depending d. has depended
10. We to Ireland for our holiday last year.
a. go b. are going c. have gone d. went
11, Robert ill for three weeks. He's Still in hospital.
a. had been b. has been c’. is d. was
12, My arms are aching now because since two o'clock.
a. I'm swimming b. I swam c. I swim d. I've been swimming
13. I'm very tired. over four hundred miles today.
a. I drive b. I'm driving c. I've been driving d. I've driven
14. When Martin the car, he took it out for a drive.
a. had repaired b. has repaired c. repaired d. was repairing
Janet was out of breath because
a. she'd been running b. she ran c. she's been running d. she's run
16. Don't worry. I here to help you.
a. be b. will be c. am going to be d. won't be
17. Our friends meet us at the airport tonight.
a. are b. are going to c. go to d. will be to
18. a party next Saturday. We've sent out the invitation.
a. We had b. We have c. We'll have d. We're having
19. I'll tell Anna all the news when her.
a. I'll see b. I'm going to see c. I see d. I'm seeing
20. At this time tomorrow over the Atlantic.
a. we're flying b. we'll be flying c. we'll fly d. we're to fly
21. Where's Robert? a shower?
a. Does he have b. Has he c. Has he got d. Is he having
22. Your birthday party was the last time myself.
a. I've really enjoyed b. I really enjoyed c. I'd really enjoyed d. I really enjoy
23. tomorrow, so we can go out somewhere.
a. I'm not working b. I don't work c. I won't work d. I'mnot going to work
24. It's two years Joe.
a. that I don't see b. that I haven't seen c. since I didn't see d. since I saw
25. Linda has lost her passport again. It's the second time this
a. has happened b. happens c. happened d. happened