ESERCIZI PER IL 02/12/2010

Es.24 pag.46

No, I'm not.

If a black cat crosses the road from left, you'll have bad luck. If you walk under a ladder, you'll have bad luck.

No, I don't because they often say nonsense.

No, I don't.

Es.25 pag.46

She is a fortune-teller.

They are talking about the young woman's future.

I think they are using present and future tenses.

She may feel anxious, excited or surprised.

Es.29 pag.46

When you listen:

- if there are pictures, make guesses about the situation;

- predict the kind language you will hear (e.g. the tense, key words);

- listen first for key words;

- then listen for specific information.

Es.2 pag.39

Aries; Taurus; Gemini; Leo; Cancer; Virgo; Libra; Scorpio; Sagittarius; Capricorn; Acquarius; Pisces.

Es.3 pag.39

I hope that after the next election the new government will reduce tax on petrol. It's already very expensive to own car, and prices have increased a lot in the last few years. It really depends on which party wins. Some politicians say they will get rid of road tax completely, but I think that might be excessive. I haven't decided who to vote for yet, but definitely will vote, I think it's very important.

Es.4 pag.39

- Does anybody want to come for a swim at 5 a.m. tomorrow?

- You're crazy. Everybody's in bed at five in the morning.

- Yes. So it's a great time for a swim - there's nothing in the pool.

- Well, ask somebody else. At five in the morning I want to be asleep.

Hello? Is that you, Jim? Good. There's something we have to talk about. Before I start, is there anything you want to tell me?... No? Well, we talked to Peter and he told us everything. I'm afraid there's nothing you can do about it now.

- I couldn't find my keys anywhere.

- Well, they have to be somewhere.

- But I looked everywhere!

Es.5 pag.40

My sister is going to have a baby next month.

I promise I'll give you some money for your birthday.

I know she is going to fail her exams because she never does any work.

Scientists think that cars won't use petrol in the future.

The baby is tired. He's going to cry.

Those boys are cycling too fast. They're going to hurt themselves!

Look at the sky - it's going to be a lovely day.

We're going to run out of petrol! There's only one litre in the car and it's 100km to the next petrol station.

Tell me your secret! I'll promise I won't tell anyone.

Es.6 pag.40

Be careful! You're going to break that vase!

I think I'll buy a new mobile phone but I'm not sure.

The score is Manchester 20 - Luton 0. Luton isn't going to win!

I don't want to see Pride and Prejudice. I don't think it will be very exciting.

This homework's hard - do you think Mum will help us?

"I've already seen that film. He will die in a minute." "Shut up, Joe, don't tell us!"

I hope I'll se the Taj Mahal when I'm older.

Es.7 pag.40

Jane and Anna are going to catch a train to London. Jane is a big football fan and she bought a ticket for Arsenal on the Internet. She's going to watch the match when they're in London. Anna doesn't know what to do while Jane is at the match. Perhaps she'll write some postcards. After the match, they're going to walk along the river Thames so they can see the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. After that, they think they'll go for a meal. London taxis are quite expensive so they're going to travel on buses or the Underground. Anna's uncle lives in London. They're going to stay with him tonight. He has got tickets for a musical and they're going to see it tomorrow evening.

Es.8 pag.40

Dear Oliver,

I'm writing this in a café in London! I'm here for a few days with Jane. We are going to do lots of nice things while we're here. Later today, we're going sightseeing. Perhaps we will see some famous people too! My uncle is going to take us to see a musical tomorrow and on Monday Jane and I are going to buy new dresses for your party. I hope they won't be too expensive! I'll call you when I get home and tell you all about the musical.

Best wishes,

Anna

Es.9 pag.41

If you see your sister, will you tell her about the concert?

If you phone me when your train arrives, I'll collect you from the station.

If you cycle too fast, you'll have an accident.

If you forget your homework again, you'll be in trouble.

If you don't eat breakfast, you won't have enough energy in the morning.

Es.10 pag.41

In Britain if you see two black and white birds together, you'll have good luck.

If you eat an apple everyday, you won't need a doctor.

In Britain if you walk under a ladder, you'll have bad luck.

Es.11 pag.41

- What will you do if it rains on Saturday?

- I'll stay at home. I won't go shopping in the rain.

- If Steve asks you to dance, what will you say?

- I won't say anything. I'll be too embarrassed.

- What will Darren say in the interview if the manager asks him about his driving license?

- I know he is a responsible person, so he will tell the truth.

- If the manager doesn't give him the job, will he be worried?

- No. He can find another job.

Es.12 pag.41

In the future there probably won't be public phones because everyone will have a mobile phones.

Every child in the world might have a computer on their school desk in 2015.

Most homes in Europe will definitely have an Internet connection by 2010.

In the developing world, a lot of technology will probably use solar power.

In the next 15 years we probably won't be able to go on holiday in space.

Es.13 pag.42

Scientists will definitely find an alternative to petrol.

It's possible that people won't have private cars in the future.

More people will probably be able to work from home in the future.

Cities will improbably be safer in the future. It's possible that people won't write personal letters in the future.

It's impossible that children will stop going to school.

Scientists will probably be able to find a cure for cancer.

Es.14 pag.42

You will certainly pass your exams.

Our city won't probably be cleaner in the future.

We will quite certainly go to France next year.

People won't live on the Moon.

Maybe they'll play a concert here next year.

Es.15 pag.42

Tomorrow night t school, there's going to be a talk by a famous environmentalist. The talk is all about the problems caused by pollution and what we can do about it. I read this book - it was very interesting. He says that if we don't change our ways, the greenhouse effects will get so bad that we won't be able to stop it. Temperatures will rise too high. He also writes about the effects of acid rain on our forests and says that we should use lead-free petrol to make our cities cleaner. I'm going to ask him to autograph my book for me!

Es.16 pag.42

If they offer me that job, I'll invite everybody to a party at my house.

I'm an Aries. They say that it will be a lucky year for me, that I'll be successful in my job and I'll meet an interesting person.

Has anyone got an umbrella? I think it's going to rain: look at that dark clouds!

If you don't stop smoking, your health won't get better.

The new government want to reduce the price of petrol. It won't have a good effect on the environment.

- I'm not going to pass this exam! I don't remember anything! - Don't bother. You'll certainly remember something!

I can't find my wallet anywhere. I've looked for it everywhere!

If I have enough money, perhaps I'll go and study in U.S.A.