Описание задания и ответ[править | править код]
- Where does Mr. Ross live? — I don’t know. I think he lives in the next street.
- Does John smoke? — He used to. But now he never touches a cigarette. He gradually becomes quite fit.
- Ice melts in a warm climate.
- I usually don’t eat sweet things. But today it’s Tom’s birthday, so I am eating some birthday cake as you can see.
- This watch generally keeps perfect time, but these days it is not working properly.
- Could you speak louder, please? I can’t hear anything you are saying. — I am speaking loudly enough and don’t understand why you are not following.
- Are you getting on all right? — Oh, yes. I am getting on fine.
- At present, we are living in a very small apartment. My mother has sold our old flat.
- When do you meet Bob? — I am meeting him at 12 o’clock tomorrow.
- She thinks we are wrong.
- Be quiet. I am thinking.
- Hello. We are at Andrew’s. He is having a party. — Oh, really? I hope you are having a good time.
- What does your son usually have for breakfast? — Occasionally he has bacon and eggs, a sandwich, or a carton of yogurt. He doesn’t have any porridge as a rule.
- It’s a national holiday today. Are the shops working?
B. Future simple or present simple?
- I don’t know if I will see you next Sunday. I think I will be out of town.
- I will stop and ask the way. I am not sure if we are walking in the right direction.
- If the situation does not change, we will be in trouble.
- If Doris arrives on time, she will come here at about three o’clock.
- Tom says he will take his umbrella if it rains.
- We don’t know when he will return.
- I’m not sure if he will return at all.
- When he returns, he definitely will help you.
- Mr. Robinson doubts if he will agree with his opponents.
- I don’t think James will go to the forest if it snows.
- It’s difficult to say when they will finish.
- Frank asks Jackson if the latter will help him to repair the bicycle.
- Frank asks Jackson to help him as soon as the latter repairs his bicycle.
C. Future simple or present progressive?
- We will have a party next Saturday. You coming?
- I will give you my dictionary if you like.
- Do you know that Margo is leaving on Friday?
- Are you sure «Dynamo» is playing tonight?
- Nobody knows if she is keeping her word.
- If Ruth keeps her word, nobody will learn our secret.
- Tell us when your sister is arriving. I think we will meet her at the airport.
- John says he will take us to the circus tonight.
- Mrs. Rochester will come if you invite her to the party. Are you sending her an invitation?
