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Ex.1

1. Police officers are receiving extra traininbg in crowd control.

2. Energy prices are rising by 4% next year.

3. Gary parker is moving to an American soccer club next season.

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

5. Several movie stars are appering in a TV drama about the First Wolrd War.

6. I am just giving her some water.

7. I am about tidying it up.

8. We are just about arriving at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.

9. Sorry, I am just about going out.

10. I am just about phoning him.

Ex.2 Work is about to start on the new railway station in the north of the city. The station will 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 sure lots of people will park there.

This year’s Science Festival is on 9th March and finishes on 22nd March. It is going to be even bigger than last year’s festival, with even more events. Proffessors from the university are going to give talk and other members of staff will run workshops.

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 song by Robbbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judjes will like them.’ Good luck, James!

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 for extra cash. For example, Hanna’s going to work in a supermarket for six weeks. ‘I’m working this summer to earn some money for a trip’, she explanes. ‘My friends and I are going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving’.

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Ex. 3

1 A:Hi Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight? B: Yeah. I’m going to see a fil with Hans and Cindy. A: What are you going to see? B: We’re 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: Talk to you then!

2A: I need to ask Mrs Newton something about my assignment. B: I do, too. I’m making 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 yhe staff room now? A: yes, let’s. We need to hurry. Our next lesson starts in ten minutes.

3A: Are you doing anything this weekend? B: Yes, I’m going to New York. A: That’s nice. I like New 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, are you being 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 will.

Ex. 4

1. We won’t find anywhere to park in the town centre. 2. Oh, you’ll love it. It’s amazing. 3. Yeah, it looks like it’s going to fall off the stage. 4. Well, in that case we’ll get wet then . 5. Maybe he’ll be able to help you.6. I’ve no idea, but I’m sure they’ll make you something if not.