1. Complete the conversation using the verbs given.

Mary and Nigel run a shop together.

Monday
MARY: I dont know what (1) were going to do (we / do). Weve hardly made any
money for ages.
NIGEL: I think we should advertise. We can send out leaflets.
MARY: Yes. (2) That will probably get (that / probably / get) our name more widely
known. But do you think (3) ___________________ (people / come) into the shop?
NIGEL: Well, we could try advertising in the local paper.
MARY: That might be better. (4) ___________________ (I / phone) and find out their
rates. And what about local radio?
NIGEL: Good idea. (5) ____________________ (I / phone) them?
MARY: OK, thanks.
Tuesday
MARY: We havent got enough money to pay for all the advertising we need. Ive
been in touch with the bank. (6) ________________ (I / see) the manager on Friday.
NIGEL: (7) ___________________ (he / give) us a loan, do you think?
MARY: I hope so.
Friday At the bank
MANAGER: So you want to borrow some money. How do you want to spend it?
MARY: (8) _________________ (we / advertise) on local radio and in the paper.
Weve planned it carefully. We only need 500.
MANAGER: Very well. (9) __________________ (the bank / lend) you the money.
But you must pay us back in three months. Can you do that?
MARY: (10) ___________________ (we / do) it, I promise.
MANAGER: Now, go and see the loans clerk and (11) __________________ (he /
help) you fill in the necessary forms.
MARY: Thank you for your help.
MANAGER: Youre welcome.
 2. Read the situations and write what you would say in each case. Use will / shall,
going to or the present continuous. There may be more than one correct answer
for some situations, but remember that going to is usually used for actions that
have already been decided on.
1 You make your friend a cup of sweet coffee, then she tells you she doesnt take
sugar. Offer to make her another one. Im sorry, Ill make you another one.
2 A colleague asks you why youve brought your sports kit to the office. Explain that
you have arranged to play tennis after work. .......
3 A friend asks about your holiday plans. Tell her that youve decided not to go abroad
this year. ...
4 Your brother lent you some money last week. Promise to pay him back at the
weekend. ...
5 A friend is telling you about her wedding plans. Ask her where they plan to go for
their honeymoon. ?
6 Your sister has bought some very cheap CDs. You want to get some too and youve
asked her several times where she got them, but she refuses to tell you. Ask why she
refuses to tell you. ?
7 Some friends have asked you to have lunch with them and then go to see a film.
Agree to have lunch but refuse to go to the film because youve already seen it.

8 You failed an exam last year. Since then youve been working hard. Tell your teacher
its because youre determined not to fail again. .
9 Your neighbour is playing loud music late at night. You get angry and ask him to
turn the volume down. ?
10 Youve been offered the starring role in a Hollywood film and have accepted. Tell
your friends about it. !
The future: revision
3. Complete the following conversations by putting the verbs in the right tense.
A Mick is watching television when his sister Vanessa comes into the room.
MICK: What are you doing in your dressing-gown? Its only eight oclock.
VANESSA: I dont feel very well. (1) Im going to have (I / have) an early night.
MICK: Oh, dear. I hope (2) you feel (you / feel) better in the morning.
VANESSA: So do I. (3) ___________________ (I / meet) my new boss at ten oclock.
MICK: I think (4) __________________ (I / make) some tea when the news (5)
________________ (finish). (6) _________________ (I / bring) you a cup?
VANESSA: No, dont bother. (7) __________________ (I / try) and go straight to
sleep. Thanks anyway.
MICK: OK. Sleep well.
B Sandy and Alison are students who have been sharing a flat. Sandy is leaving to do
a course abroad.
SANDY: Its hard saying goodbye after so long.
ALISON: We must keep in touch. (8) ___________________ (you / remember) to
send me your address when (9) _________________ (you / get) to the States?
SANDY: Of course. (10) _________________ (I / probably / not / have) time next
week, because (11) __________________ (my course / start) the day after (12)
_________________ (I / arrive), and (13) ________________ (I / spend) the weekend
with some old friends of my fathers.
ALISON: Well, you can phone.
SANDY: Yes, I guess so. Do you know what (14) ________________ (you / do) this
time next Sunday?
ALISON: (15) __________________ (I / get) ready to go to London.
SANDY: OK. So, (16) _________________ (I / phone) about three oclock next
Sunday.
ALISON: Great. (17) _________________ (I / wait) for your call.
C Rebecca and Arnold are leaving the office where they work.
ARNOLD: Would you like to come to a film this weekend?
REBECCA: Id like to, but Im afraid (18) ___________________ (I / not / have)
time.
ARNOLD: Why? (19) _________________ (what / do)?
REBECCA: Well, (20) _________________ (my father / arrive) back from Australia.
Hes been there for six months and (21) ________________ (we / have) a big party to
celebrate.
ARNOLD: (22) _______________ (he / not / be) too tired for a party after his flight?
REBECCA: Yes, and no doubt (23) __________________ (he / suffer) from jetlag.
So, on Saturday he can take it easy. But on Sunday, (24) __________________ (all the
family / come) for a big barbecue. (25) __________________ (I / prepare) things all
day on Saturday.
ARNOLD: What a lot of work for you.
REBECCA: I dont mind. My sisters are very helpful and were well organized. In
fact, (26) _________________ (I / see) someone about hiring a band this afternoon.
So, I must go now or (27) ____________________ (I / not / get) to their office before
(28) ___________________ (they / close).
ARNOLD: I hope (29) __________________ (everything / go) well for you.
REBECCA: Im sure (30) __________________ (it / be) a great day. Provided (31)
_________________ (the sun / shine), that is!