Communication » 2ALS Communication
Exercises:
All future tenses
Would you like to play tennis? - No, I am going to study for my vocabulary test tomorrow.
The examination starts at 9.30. Don't be late!
Does Miko know about the party next week? - I'm not sure. I will ask her when I see her.
Hi, Miyuki. Are you doing anything at the weekend? - No, I've got nothing planned at the
moment.
Hurry up! The shop closes in 15 minutes and we still haven't bought all the food we need.
I am going to travel around for a few months before starting university.
Many scientists think that the Earth's temperature will rise by 2-3°C in the next 50 years.
When is the first performance of the school play ?
The train does not get in until after midnight. I hope we will be able to find a hotel.
I am not going to tell you how much I spent on my new computer. You'd be shocked!
Did you know that John and Miyuki are getting married next month?
Do you think it is going to rain ? - Maybe. The sky is getting very dark.
The grass is getting very long. - I know. I am going to cut it after lunch.
I am going to walk to school tomorrow for a change.
The lesson will finish 20 minutes earlier today. The teachers have to go to a meeting.
Hi, John. What are you doing after school today? - I'm not sure yet.
Will you help me in the garden tomorrow, Miko?
I will help you if you help me.
What time does the last bus leave ?
Write answer (no help) quiz 5 (Past Simple vs Present Perfect)
When did you come to Germany? - In 1986. (you | come | ?)
Did you enjoy the party last night? - Yes, I had a great time! (you | enjoy | ?)
Have you finished with the newspaper? - Yes, you can read it now! (you | finish | ?)
Did you see So-Yun in school yesterday? - No, she was off sick! (you | see | ?)
Have you seen my calculator? I cannot find it anywhere. (you | see | ?)
Why were you late for school today? - Because I missed the bus. (be | ?)
What time did you get to school yesterday? - At 8.45! (you | get | ?)
Have you taken my pen? I had it a minute ago and now it's gone! (you | take | ? )
Have you played tennis since you came to Germany? (you| play | ? )
Why Didn't you come to school yesterday? - Because I had to look after my sick
goldfish. (you | not | come ? )
Did you watch the football game on TV last night? (you | watch | ?)
How long have you lived in Germany? - About 20 years. We really like it here! (you
| live | ?)
How long did you live in England? - For about 20 years. We came to Germany 9 months
ago. (you | live | ?)
Where did you go on your summer holiday last year? (you | go | ?)
Where has Jo gone ? I cannot find her anywhere. (Jo | go | ?)
Have you done your homework? It's due in today. (you | do | ? )
Has it stopped raining yet? I'd like to play tennis. (it | stop | ?)
Why did you not come to the dance last week? - I had to study for my exams. (you |
not | come | ?)
Did you know that Miyuki likes Yoshi? - Yes, I saw them holding hands yesterday at
lunch. (you | know | ?)
What did you do last weekend? - Nothing very interesting! (you | do | ?)
Mixed verb tenses: text completion
Akiko: Hi, Yuri. What are you doing after school today?
Yuri: I'm not sure yet, but I think I will go to the library to finish my math project.
Akiko: What, haven't you done it yet? It was due two days ago. Mr Henderson will be mad!
Yuri: I know, but I have had so much work recently. Will you help me?
Akiko: Sorry, I can't. I am playing tennis with Koji. See you tomorrow!
Chiara: Hi, Maria. What did you do after school yesterday?
Maria: Something really funny happened. I was sitting in the library when a dog walked in
and started to bark at the students working on the computers. The library teacher tried to
catch it, but the dog jumped through the window and ran off across the playground.
Il-Jung: Hi, Bo-Sul. Were you in school yesterday? I didn't see you.
Bo-Sul: No, I had to go to the optician to get a new pair of glasses. I have been having
trouble seeing the blackboard recently. I couldn't read what Mr Henderson had written on the
board in math lesson last week. I gave a stupid answer and everybody laughed at me. It was
so embarrassing!
Rodrigo: Do you know if Bee-Yun is going to the dance on Friday?
Marlene: I'm not sure. She didn't go to the last one and I know she doesn't enjoy
the music they play. But I think she likes Koshiro, and he will be there, so maybe she will
go too!