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Практические упражнения. 6. Victor has gone to work in America
6. Victor has gone to work in America. When he arrived, his English wasn't very good but now it _______________________________
7. The environment is already very bad and it ______________ worse.
Exercise 51. Complete the article about the food group Pret a Manger. Use the present continuous form of the words from the box
The number of Pret a Manger (PaM) shops is increasing 1 not only in London, but also in other parts of the UK. At present PaM ________2 its overseas business, particularly in China. Currently it ___________3 its advertising material into Chinese. PaM __________4 its winning formula to Hong Kong and Japan. PaM ___________5 to open new shops in New York.
Exercise 52. Analyze the tenses in the following conversation. Answer the questions given below.
I'm waiting
Julia: Mark? I'm at the station. I'm waiting for the train to London.
Mark: Hello, Julia. Glad to hear you. I'm waiting for you here.
Julia: What are you doing? Are you getting the dinner ready? Oh, I don't hear you. The train is coming. I'm arriving home in an hour. Bye.
Questions.
Is Julia waiting for the train at the station?
Where is she going to?
Who is waiting for Julia?
Is Mark waiting for Julia at home or at the station?
Mark is getting the dinner ready, isn't he?
I wonder if Mark is meeting Julia at the station?
Практические упражнения
Exercise 53. Look at Tom Kent's diary for next week. Then read the examples and look at the tip. Complete the conversation between Sue and Tom's secretary. It is now Friday 11th.
| Mon 14 am visit Brunsfield factory pm meet Korean visitors | Thurs 17 am Geneva pm |
| Tues 15 am talk on word-of-mouth advertising (till 10) pm departmental meeting (preparation) | Fri 18 am Geneva pm |
| Wed 16 am departmental meeting (10.00-11.30) pm to Geneva | Sat 19 am Geneva pm am back from Geneva |
For example:
1. Tom Kent is visiting the Brunsfield factory on Monday morning.
2. On Wednesday morning, he is attending a departmental meeting.
Tip: We use the present continuous tense to talk about fixed arrangements. This is sometimes called the diary future.
Sue: Hello. I'd like to make an appointment to see Tom Kent on Wednesday afternoon.
Secretary: I'm afraid Mr Kent is _______1 then. And he is not _________2 until Saturday.
Sue: Right. How about Monday?
Secretary: He's tied up all day Monday. Would Tuesday suit you?
Sue: Tuesday? Fine. What sort of time?
Secretary: Well, he's_________3 till 10.00, but he could see you after that. Otherwise in the afternoon he's ________4, but I'm sure he could fit you in.
Sue: Three o'clock would be great.
Secretary: Three. Right. I've made a note of that, and I'll call you back to confirm the appointment.
Sue: Thank you very much.
Практические упражнения
Exercise 54. Sometimes we all try to start a new life. Then we make resolutions, give ourselves promises, plan ahead.
What are you planning to do in the future? Tell your friends about your future plans in the following way:
Tomorrow
Next week
Next month
In January (February, etc.)
When I come back home from this trip
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