Exercise 1:

1. Police officers are to move extra training is crowd control.

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

3. Gary Parker is to receive 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 are to appear ina TV drama about the First World War.

6. A. Is your dog thirsty?

   B. Yes, I think she is. I am about t ogive her some water.

7. A. Your room’s 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.

10. 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 nwe railway station in the north of the city. The station is to open at the end of the year. Not all local residents are pleased about it. ‘I’m worried about all the cars that are going 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 being on 9^th March and is ending 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 going t ogive talks and other members of staff will run workshops.

3. Local teenager James Adams i sto appear on the UK’s most popular talent show. ‘I’m really pleased!’ he said. James is talking part in the show next month, so he has a few week sto practise his songs. ‘I’m going to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges will loke them’. Good luck, James!

4. Tahe summer holidays are going 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.’

 

Exercise 3:

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

   B. Yeah. I’m going to see a film with Hans ans Cindy.

   A. What are you going to see?

   B. We’re not sure. We’re deciding when we get to the cinema. We’ll meet 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 appointement with her for 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. Are you doing 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, 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.

Exercise 4:

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 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 off the stage.

4. A. Oh no! It’s started raining and I haven’t gota n 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’ll 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.