HOMEWORK

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Exercise 1

1. Police officers are to receive extra training in crowd control.
2. Energy prices are to rise by 4% next year.
3. Gary Parker is to move to an America soccer club next season.
4. Eversham Hospital is to remain open after supporters object to plans to close it.
5. Several movie stars are to appear in a TV drama about the First World War.
6. A: Is your dog thirsty?

          B: Yes, I think she is. I am just about to give her some water.

7. A: Your room is a real mess.

          B: I know. I am about to tidy it up.

8. A: Where are you?

          B: We are about to arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.

9. A: Can you help me?

          B: Sorry, I am just about to go out.

1. A: Does Jacob know about the party?

          B: I’m not sure. I am just about to phone him.

Exercise 2

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 residents are pleased about it. “I’m warried about all the cars that are just about to come down our street”, Mrs Wood told me. “And I am sure lots of people will park here”.
2. This year’s Science Festival is on 9^th March and is on 22^nd March. It is going to be even bigger than last year’s festival, with even more events. Professors from the university are to give talks and other members of staff are 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 practice his songs. “I’m going to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges will 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 for six weeks. “I’m working this summer to earn some money for a trip”, she explains. “My friends and I are going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving”.

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Exercise 3

1. A: Hi, Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight?
   B: Yeah. I’ll see a film with Hans and Cindy. 
   A: What are going to see?
   B: We are not sure. We’re going to decide when we get to the cinema. We are 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 for Thursday or Friday afternoon.
   A: Are you? I’ll make 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 starts in ten minutes.
3. A: Are you doing anything this weekend?
   B: Yes, I’ll go 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 is 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 will let you know.
   A: Ok, great. Have a good time and say “happy birthday” to your sister for me.
   B: I’m going to.

Exercise

1. A: It’s very busy here today.
   B: I know. There are so many cars! We won’t find anywhere to park in the 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 scenery doesn’t look very safe, does it?
   B: Yeah, it looks like it’s going to fall of 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? Maybe 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.