ESERCIZIO 1: COMPLETA LE FRASI CON LE FORME CORRETTE DI BE TO E LE PAROLE NEI RIQUADRI.

The Prime Minister is to meet other EU leaders later today.

1. Police officers are to recevie extra training in crowd control

2. Energy prices are to rise by 4% next year.

3. Gary Parker is to appear to an American soccer club next season.

4. Eversham Hospital is to remain open after supporters object to plans to close it.

5. Several movie stars is to move in a TV drama about the First World War.

6. A Is your dog thirsty?

      B Yes, I think she is. I'm just about to give her some water.

7. A Your room's real mess.

      B I know. I'm about to tidy it up.

8. A Where are you?

     B We're about arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.

9. A Can you help me?

      B Sorry, I'm just about to go out.

10. A Does Jacob know about the party?

        B I'm not sure. I'm just about to phone him.

 

ESERCIZIO 2: COMPLETA LE NOTIZIE GIORNALISTICHE CON UNA PAROLA IN OGNI SPAZIO.

 

1. Work is about to start on the new railway station in the north of the city. The station is open at the end of the year. Not all local residents are pleased about it. ”I'm worried about all the cars that are about to come down our street,” Mrs Wood told me. “And I'm sure lots of people will park here.”

2. This year's Science Festival is on 9^th March and is on 22^th March. It is going to be even bigger than last year's festival, with even more events. Professors from the university is about to give talks and other members of staff to run workshops.

 

3. Local teenager James Adams is going to appear on the UK's most popular talent show. “I'm really pleased!” he said. James is taking part in the show next month, so he has a few weeks to practise his songs. “I'm going to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges are like them.” Good luck, James!

4. The summer holidays are just about to start, but not all pupils are going to spend the time at home or at the beach. Many teenagers use the holidays to earn extra cash. For example, Hannah's going to work in a supermarket fro six weeks. “I'm working this summer to earn some money for a trip”,she explains. “My friends and I'm going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving”.

 

ESERCIZIO 3: COMPLETA I DIALOGHI CON L'ATERNATIVA CORRETTA.

1. A Hi, Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight?

   B Yeah, I'm going to see a film with Hans and Cindy.

   A What are you going to see?

   B We're not sure. We're deciding when we get to the cinema. We're meeting outside the

   ABC cinema at 7.00 if you want to come with us.

   A Thanks, but I'm seeing Carlo tonight. I'll call you tomorrow.

   B Great. Talk to you then!

2. A I need to ask Mrs Newton something about my assignment.

   B I do, too. I'm going to make an appointment with her fot Thursday or Friday afternoon.

   A Are you? I'm making one with her, too, then.

   B Good idea. Shall we see if she's in the staff room now?

   A Yes, Let's. We need to hurry. Our next lesson will start in ten minutes.

3. A Will you do anything this weekend?

   B Yes, I'm going to York.

   A That's nice. I like York. What are you doing there?

   B My sister lives there. It's her birthday on Saturday, so she's having a party.

   My brother's going, too.

   A How are you getting there? Are you driving?

   B No, we're going by train. There's a train on Friday afternoon.

   A Anyway, will you be back here on Sunday evening? I was thinking we could see a film

   or something.

   B I don't think I'll be able to, I'm afraid. We'll probably get back late on Sunday evening.

   But if we're back in time, I'll let you know.

   A OK, great. Have a good time and say 'happy birthday' to your sister for me.

   B I'm going to.

 

ESERCIZIO 4: DECIDI SE LA PREVISIONE E' FONDATA SU DATI PRESENTI NEL MOMENTO O SU UNA SENSAZIONE O UN'OPINIONE PERSONALE. POI COMPLETA I DIALOGHI CON L'ALTERNATIVA CORRETTA.

                    A Look at the size of the queue!

                     B Yes, it's going to take a while to get served.

1. A It's very busy here today.

   B I know. There are so many cars! We're not going to find anywhere to park

   town centre.

2. A We're going to see the Giotto exhibition on Friday.

   B Oh, you'll love it. It's amazing.

3. A That piece of scenary doesn't look very safe, does it?

   B Yeah, it looks like it'll fall off the stage.

4. A Oh no! It's started raining and I haven't got an umbrella.

   B Well, in that case we'll get wet then.

5. A I don't know how to use the photocopier.

   B Why don't you ask Luke? Mabye he's going to be able to help you.

6. A Does the restaurant have any vegetarian dishes?

   B I've no idea, but I'm sure they'll make you something if not.

 

ESERCIZIO 5: COMPLETA I DIALOGHI CON LA FORMA CORRETTA DEI VERBI TRA PARENTESI: PRESENT SIMPLE, PRESENT CONTINUOUS, WILL O BE GOING TO.

                    A Tea or coffee?

                    B I don't mind. I'll have whatever you prefer.

1. A I don't think I've got your phone number.

   B Really? OK, I give it to you now.

2. A Have you phoned for the taxi yet?

   B No, I haven't. I'll go it in a minute.

3. A Do you want to go out on Saturday evening?

   B Sorry, I can't. My grandparents are coming round for dinner..

4. A Where are you going?

   B To the shop. I'm going to get some coffee.

   A I think we also need some bread.

   B OK, I'll get some bread as well.

   A Be quick. It is going to close about ten minutes.

5. A Can you lend me 10 euros?

   B Sure, here you are.

   A Thanks. I pay you back tomorrow.

6. A Why are you putting those old clothes on?

   B I'm cleaning the windows.

   A I'm going to help you, if you like.

   B Thanks.

7. A It's Bella's birthday on Friday. We've organized a surprise party for her.

   B Don't worry – I not tell her. But I think she going out with her family on Friday evening.

   A That's OK. The party is going to be on Saturday, at my house.

 

ESERCIZIO 6: LEGGI I DIALOGHI E COMPLETALI CON L'ALTERNATIVA CORRETTA.

1. A  Are you doing anything on Friday evening?

   B Yes. I'm seeing a band with Carla. They're called The Change. Do you want to come?

   A Great. I'll put it in my diary.

2. A There's a documentary about the history of football on TV tonight.

   B Oh, I'll tell Tony. He's mad about football. What time is it being on?

   A It's being on at 7.30, I think. On Channel 5.

3. A  Are you going on holiday this summer?

   B Yes, We're going to Ireland for two weeks. We're rented a cottage.

4. A Hurry up! The film is about to start.

   B OK, I'll be there in one minute.

5. A Do you fancy going for a pizza this evening?

   B I can't. I'm going out with Stephanie this evening. What about tomorrow? I'm not to do

   anything tomorrow night.

6. A OK, tomorrow night,then. Shall we meet at Fratelli's at about 7?

   B OK, that sounds great.

ESERCIZIO 7: ANDY STA RACCONTANDO A LIZ COME TRASCORRERA' IL SUO ANNO SABBATICO (GAP YEAR) PRIMA DI INIZIARE L'UNIVERSITA'. COMPLETA IL DIALOGO CON L'ALTERNATIVA CORRETTA. POI ASCOLTA E CONTROLLA.

Liz: Hi, Andy. How are things?

Andy: Great, but I'm very busy at the moment. I'm planning my gap year.

Liz: Oh yes, I forgot you were taking a gap year. What are you going to do?

Andy: Well, I'm going to Australia.

Liz: Lucky you! My sister's over there at the moment. She's just about come back, actually. I'm sure she's going to be able to give you some tips. When are you going?

Andy: At the end of October. I'm working over the summer until then to earn some money.

Liz: And what are you going to do over there?

Andy: Well, first I'm going to spend a couple of weeks in Sydney. I've got a friend who lives there, so I'm going to stay with him and his family. And while I'm there, I'm going to the Blue Mountains for a few days. They're not very far from Sydney. After that, I'm going to travel

by bus across the country to Perth. It's something I've always wanted to do. I think it'll take

me about a month.

Liz: Sounds great. Have you already booked places to stay or are you looking for places as you

go?

Andy: I'm finding somewhere once I get to each place. I don't think I'll have any trouble – there are

lots of cheap hotels. But even so, I think it's being a bit of an adventure.

Liz: Yeah, I think you'll have a great time. And what are you going to do in Perth?

Andy: Well, I'm going to spend Christmas with my aunt and uncle, who live over there. And then

I'm going to work in a hotel. The job starts in January. And I'm also finding time to enjoy the

Australian summer, of course. I'm going to learn to surf when I'm there.

Liz: And when will you come back?

Andy: In July. Just in time for the summer back here.