«Will» or «going to»

1. Match these sentences, which supply present evidence, with the predictions below

1. They are playing really well.	a. He’s going to blow his whistle.
2. I feel awful.	b. It’s going to be wet and windy tomorrow.
3. They’ve invited a lot of people.	c. I think they are going to win.
4. We have a lot to do.	d. They’re going to fall asleep.
5. I listened to the weather forecast tonight.	e. They are going to win again.
6. I can’t hang on.	f. I’m going to fall.
7. The kids are tired out.	g. It’s going to be a hard day.
8. The referee is looking at his watch.	h. I think I am going to faint.
9. Liverpools are three goals ahead.	i. It’s going to be very crowded.

2. Complete the following sentences using the future simple or «going to»

1. Have you already finished your essay? – No, but I am sure I (to finish) it on time. 2. I have decided what to wear for the party. – Really? What you (to wear), then? 3. I’ve left my jacket at home. – I (to go back) and get it for you. 4. Did you post these letters? – No, I forgot. I (to post) them this afternoon. 5. Watch out! You (to bang) your head on the doorframe. – Oh, I didn’t realize it was so low. 6. Your house is very small. – I know. I (to move) to a bigger one next year. 7. I’ve got a new job. – Wonderful! I (to call) mum and tell her the good news. 8. I’m really thirsty after all that hard work. – I (to make) some tea. 9. Are you going to the town today? – Yes, I (to give) you a lift if you like. 10. Why do you need hot soap water? – Because I (to wash) the car.

4. Translate from Russian into English

1. Увидимся сегодня в 9 часов вечера. Хорошо? 2. Я думаю, это будут трудные переговоры (talks). 3. Если хочешь, я подвезу тебя (to give a lift). 4. Мы будем ждать тебя в офисе завтра в 10 утра. 5. Что я отвечу, если она позвонит? 6. В следующий понедельник будет ровно три года, как я живу в этой стране. 7. Не нужно его ждать. Встреча закончится поздно вечером. 8. Не могли бы вы купить мне сок, когда будете проходить мимо супермаркета. 9. Мы не встретимся завтра с Томом. Завтра в 5.30 он будет играть в футбол. 10. Мы опаздываем. Я думаю, что фильм уже начнется к тому времени, когда мы доберемся до кинотеатра.

UNIT 6

VERB

Passive voice

Present simple and present continuous

1. Underline the correct variant

1. A speech is made/is being made by the chairman at the moment. 2. The documents are looked through/are being looked through daily. 3. Smoking is not permitted/is not being permitted anywhere on this station. 4. At present the airport is surrounded/is being surrounded with soldiers. 5. The old town theatre is rebuilt/is being rebuilt currently. 6. There’s somebody behind us. I think we are followed/are being followed. 7. Many accidents are caused/are being caused by dangerous driving. 8. Two hundred people are employed/are being employed by this firm. 9. The news journal is published/is being published by them every month. 10. Her wedding dress is made/is being made by a famous designer.

2. Complete the following sentences with the proper form of present simple or present continuous. Use the verbs given in brackets

1. A computer (to use) by them to do that job nowadays. 2. The price of a product (to determine) by the interaction of demand and supply. 3. Breakfast (to serve) every day from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. 4. This brand of oil (to produce) in Spain. 5. The talks with the French company (to hold) now in the next hall. 6. At the moment the suspect (to question) about the robbery. 7. He (to send) by his mother to buy some milk every week-end. 8. Wages usually (to pay) to those people who (to involve) in manual labor. 9. Students (to require) to attend at least 90% of the lectures. 10. A lot of wine (to consume) by Frenchmen. 11. Our health (to depend on) partly by what we eat.

3. Translate from Russian into English

1. Свежие газеты раскупаются очень быстро. 2. В данный момент контракт просматривается директором. 3. Ее зарплата повышается каждый год. 4. Ваше предложение сейчас обсуждается работодателями. 5. Рейсы часты отменяются из-за тумана. 6. Меня не фотографируют без моего разрешения. 7. Билеты на самолет покупаются за три месяца. 8. Его машина сейчас ремонтируется в сервисном центре. 9. Детям до десяти лет не разрешается плавать без взрослых. 10. Такая информация всегда хранится в тайне.