GRAMMAR 1
Read the following sentences and say their FUTURE USE.
1. I’m going to go on a school trip next month. I have to pass my exams, though.
2. I don’t think we’ll beat all the teams we play.
3. A: “I need someone to write a blog while we’re on tour”. B: “I’ll do it”.
1. Future plan or intention
2. Future prediction based on what you think
3. Instant decision
Read the following sentences and think whether its FUTURE USE is RIGHT or WRONG. CORRECT the wrong ones.
1. I definitely won’t miss my parents when I’m away. - INSTANT DECISION
2. A: “What about photos?” B: “I’ll take some before every match.” - INSTANT DECISION
3. Our coach is going to help us improve our fitness and stamina. - FIXED PLAN
1. Wrong. Future prediction based on what you think
2. Right
3. Wrong. Future plan or intention
Match sentence halves 1-6 to A-F.
1. You need flexibility A to run fast.
2. You need balance B to lift 50 kg.
3. You need speed C to throw a basketball into the hoop.
4. You need accuracy D to cycle all day without stopping.
5. You need stamina E to stand on one leg.
6. You need strength F to touch your toes.
1F
2E
3A
4C
5D
6B
What is the nickname for London’s underground?
A) The Tube
B) The Metro
C) The Subway
D) The Undie
A
Choose the CORRECT OPTION and TRANSLATE the sentences.
1. What a mess in your room! There are clothes somewhere / anywhere / everywhere.
2. I don’t know anyone / someone / no one who loves cleaning.
3. Jack’s emptied the bin so there’s nothing / anything / something in it.
4. We’re bored. There’s someone / everywhere / nowhere to go.
5. I’m hungry. I need to get anything / something / everything to eat.
6. We can start the lesson. Everybody / nobody / somebody is here.
1. Everywhere - ¡Qué lío en tu habitación! Hay ropa por todos los lados.
2. Anyone - No conozco a nadie que le encante limpiar.
3. Nothing - Jack ha vaciado la papelera, así es que no hay nada en ella.
4. Nowhere - Estamos aburridos. No hay ningún sitio/lugar a donde ir.
5. Something - Tengo hambre. Necesito (conseguir) algo para comer.
6. Everybody - Podemos empezar la clase. Todo el mundo está aquí.
CORRECT the underlined mistakes.
1. Hello! Is somewhere there? It’s me, Carol.
2. My mum does nowhere in the house. She washes the dishes, does the washing, vacuums the carpet and even mows the lawn!
3. We’re really hungry, but there isn’t somebody to eat. The fridge is empty.
4. I’ve just heard the bell. Nothing must be at the door.
5. I didn’t pay when I got on the bus. Everything asked me for any money.
6. Those noticeboards will be the next big thing on the high street. Anybody will want one!
7. We didn’t go something last weekend. We just stayed at home.
1. Anyone, anybody
2. Everything
3. Anything
4. Someone, somebody
5. No one, nobody
6. Everyone, everybody
7. Anywhere
ANSWER the following questions with the vocabulary related to “jobs around the house”.
What do people usually do...
1. ... before dinner?
2. ... after dinner?
3. ... when their clothes are dirty?
4. ... when the floor is dirty?
5. ... when they’ve collected lots of rubbish?
1. Set the table
2. Wash the dishes, wipe the worktop
3. Do the washing
4. Mop the floor, vacuum the carpet
5. Empty the bin
Which of the following is NOT a James Bond film?
A) Goldfinger
B) Casino Royale
C) Skyfall
D) Dr. Yes
D
COMPLETE the following sentences with WILL or BE GOING TO. Explain their FUTURE USE.
1. A: “Do you want to go to my cousin’s party tomorrow?” B: “Yes, thanks. I’m sure it _____ (be) fun.
2. A: “Are you and Laura busy tomorrow afternoon?” B: “ Yes. We _____ (go) shopping.
3. _____ everyone _____ (have) holidays on the moon in the future?
4. Sophie’s older brother _____ (study) abroad next year.
5. A: “George is a good basketball player”. B: “Yes, but I don’t think he _____ (be) in the team this year”.
1. will be - future prediction based on what you think
2. are going to go - future plan or intention
3. Will / have - future prediction based on what you think
4. is going to study - future plan or intention
5. will be - future prediction based on what you think
Name the FUTURE TENSES we have studied (5) and explain their USES with an EXAMPLE.
1. WILL:
- I believe I will pass the exam (future prediction based on what I think)
- A: “I haven’t got any money here”. B: “I will pay for you” (instant decision)
2. FUTURE CONTINUOUS:
- They won’t be moving house in two years’ time (what I think that will be happening at a certain time in the future)
3. BE GOING TO:
- He isn’t going to go to the disco this weekend. He says he’s tired (future plan or intention)
- Listen! They are going to put our favourite song on the radio (future prediction based on evidence)
4. PRESENT CONTINUOUS:
- They are celebrating their anniversary on Saturday night (fixed plan)
5. PRESENT SIMPLE:
- The train arrives at 9 p.m. (timetables)
TRANSLATE the following words or expressions.
1. Improvement
2. Arrangement
3. Synchronized swimmers
4. Archery
5. Break record
6. Folder
7. Upload
8. Challenge
9. Referee
10. Change the sheets
1. Mejora
2. Plan
3. Nadadores sincronizados
4. Tiro con arco
5. Batir el récord
6. Carpeta
7. Subir a la red
8. Reto
9. Árbitro
10. Cambiar las sábanas
What was J.K.Rowling’s job before she wrote Harry Potter?
A) English teacher
B) Lawyer
C) Shop assistant
D) Police officer
A
There are TWO GRAMMAR MISTAKES in each sentence. Find and CORRECT them. Write down the TENSE.
1. This time next week we be arrive at our hotel in Tenerife.
2. Do you going to uploading those photos?
3. Look at him! Tony not going to finishes his homework.
4. I thinking I make a birthday cake for my sister.
5. Tina are going visit her friend in Paris.
6. People not will to live under the sea - that’s silly!
7. I’m be celebrate my birthday at the weekend. All my friends are coming.
1. This time next week we will be arriving at our hotel in Tenerife. - future continuous
2. Are you going to upload those photos? - be going to
3. Look at him! Tony isn’t going to finish his homework. - be going to
4. I think I will make a birthday cake for my sister. - will
5. Tina is going to visit her friends in Paris. - be going to
6. People won’t live under the sea - that’s silly! - will
7. I’m celebrating my birthday at the weekend. All my friends are coming. - present continuous
Complete B’s replies using WILL, BE GOING TO, the PRESENT CONTINUOUS or the FUTURE CONTINUOUS.
1. A: “Can we have pizza tonight?” B: No, we _____ (have) lasagne. I’ve already prepared it.
2. A: “Do you want to come over to my house tonight?” B: “I’m sorry, but I _____ (visit) my grandfather.
3. A: “Oh no! There isn’t any milk!” B: “OK. I _____ (go) to the corner shop.
4. A: “Have you got any interesting news?” B: “Yes. Mark and Tara _____ (get) married.
5. A: “This Science homework is really difficult, dad”. B: “Show it to me. I _____ (give) you a hand.
6. A: “Why are you doing so many jobs around the house at the moment?” B: “Well, I want to earn extra pocket money because I _____ (buy) a laptop.
1. are having
2. am going to visit
3. will go
4. are going to get / are getting
5. will give
6. am going to buy
CORRECT the underlined mistakes.
1. The gymnast lost her stamina and fell over.
2. It was 1-1, but then United competed in the 86th minute by one goal and won the match.
3. Fitness training will help to beat your stamina.
4. Have you ever drawn in the Olympic Games?
5. People do yoga to maintain their accuracy as they get older.
6. He can’t throw that ball up and then hit it with his racket. His speed is terrible.
7. The Ukrainian tried to lift 120 kg in the final, but he didn’t have the coordination.
1. Balance
2. Took the lead
3. Improve
4. Competed
5. Flexibility
6. Coordination
7. Strength
What is the nickname for an East End London accent?
A) Brummie
B) Geordie
C) Cockney
D) Londie
C
Complete the gaps with the correct form of WILL, BE GOING TO, the PRESENT CONTINUOUS, the FUTURE CONTINUOUS or the PRESENT SIMPLE. Explain their FUTURE USE.
1. Perhaps, he _____ (study) English at university. He’s good at languages.
2. Listen to the thunders! There _____ (be) a big storm in a few minutes.
3. A: ”I haven’t got enough money”. B: “Don’t worry, I _____ (pay) your ticket”.
4. I don’t think you _____ (have) any problems living in China.
5. In three years’ time I _____ (live) in a different country.
6. A: “It’s hot in here”. B: “I _____ (turn on) the air conditioner.”
7. Next weekend I _____ (not stay) here. What are your plans?
8. Look at that policeman! He _____ (put) us a fine.
9. “Don’t take off your coats. The bus _____ (leave) for Madrid immediately”.
10. Wait! I _____ (drive) you to the station.
1. will study - future prediction based on what you think
2. is going to be - future prediction based on evidence
3. will pay - instant decision
4. will have - future prediction based on what you think
5. will be living - what you think that will be happening at a certain time in the future
6. will turn on - instant decision
7. am not going to stay - future plan or intention
8. is going to put - future prediction based on evidence
9. leaves - timetable
10. will drive - instant decision
Complete the gaps with the correct form of WILL, BE GOING TO, the PRESENT CONTINUOUS, the FUTURE CONTINUOUS or the PRESENT SIMPLE. Explain their FUTURE USE.
1. According to this timetable, the plane _____ (take off) at 3 o´clock.
2. A: “ _____ you _____ (do) anything tomorrow evening?” B: “No, nothing special.”
3. My wife’s parents _____ (come) for dinner tomorrow at 9.00 p.m., so we’re preparing something special.
4. The witch said, “You _____ (not find) another love for a long time”.
5. I suppose next season _____ (be) a wonderful one for Real Madrid.
6. See that girl! She _____ (jump) into the water with this cold weather.
7. Her mum _____ (retire) next year. She’s 64 now.
8. What _____ you _____ (do) this time next year?
1. takes off - timetable
2. Are / going to do - future plan or intention
3. are coming - fixed plan
4. won’t find - future prediction based on what you think
5. will be - future prediction based on what you think
6. is going to jump - future prediction based on evidence
7. retires - retirement
8. will / be doing - what you think that will be happening at a certain time in the future
FIND A WORD for the following definitions.
1. Taking the lead by using the latest technology
2. The ability to bend and move easily
3. The quality of being exact or correct
4. To get better
5. Ability to make different parts of your body do what you want
6. The ability to stay in a stable position, without falling over
7. To finish with the same score as someone else
8. To divide something or (online) to let someone else see or read something
1. Cutting-edge
2. Flexibility
3. Accuracy
4. Improve
5. Coordination
6. Balance
7. Draw
8. Share
Which countries make up the United Kingdom?
England, Scotland, Wales, North Ireland