Infinitive and Gerunds Review

Fill in the blanks using infinitive and gerunds 1) She delayed ________ (get) out of bed.

2) He demanded __________ (speak) to the manager.

3) I offered _________ (help) you.

4) I miss ___________ (go) to the beach.

5) We postponed ____________ (do) the homework.

6) I hate __________ (arrive) late to work

7) She admitted __________ (steal) the money.

8) I chose ___________ (work) here.

9) She waited _________ (buy) a drink.

10) I really appreciate ___________ (be) on holiday with my family.

A, An, The Review

Fill in the blanks with a, an, the or no article.

1) I like ______ blue T-shirt over there better than _______ red one. 2) Their car does 150 miles ______ hour. 3) Where's _______ USB drive I lent you last week? 4) Do you still live in ______ Bristol? 5) Is your mother working in _______ old office building? 6) Carol's father works as ________ electrician. 7) The tomatoes are 99 pence _______ kilo. 8) What do you usually have for _______ breakfast? 9) Ben has _______ terrible headache. 10) After this tour you have ______ whole afternoon free to explore the city.

Reading Comprehension (Will and Going to)

Planning a Party

Read the passage and answer the questions below.

Martha: ...What a horrible weather today. I'd love to go out, but I think it _______ (1) continue raining.
Jane: Oh, I don't know. Maybe the sun _______ (2) come out later this afternoon.
Martha: I hope you're right. Listen, I________(3) have a party this Saturday. Would you like to come?
Jane: Oh, I'd love to come. Thank you for inviting me. Who________ (4) come to the party?
Martha: Well, some people haven't told me yet. But, Peter and Mark __________ (5) help out with the cooking!
Jane: Hey, I_____ (6) help, too!
Martha: Would you? That would be great!
Jane: I_____ (7) make lasagna!
Martha: That sounds delicious! I know my Italian cousins _______ (8.1) be there. I'm sure they ____ (8.2) love it.
Jane: Italians? Maybe I____ (9) bake a cake...
Martha: No, no. They're not like that. They_____ (10) love it.
Jane: Well, if you say so... ____ there ______ (11) be a theme for the party?
Martha: No, I don't think so. This is just a chance to get together and have fun.
Jane: I'm sure it____ (12) be lots of fun.
Martha: But I_________ (13) hire a clown!
Jane: A clown! You're kidding me.
Martha: No, no. As I child, I always wanted a clown. Now, I__________ (14) have my clown at my own party.
Jane: I'm sure everyone ______ (15) have a good laugh.
Martha: That's the plan!

Reading Comprehension: Answer the questions below.

1. What do they think about the weather?

1. It's beautiful.
2. It's terrible.
3. It's snowing.

2. What does Martha have to share?

1. News that she's going to get married.
2. News that she's going to have a party.
3. News that she's going to have a baby.

3. What are Peter and Mark going to do?

1. They're going to cook lasagna.
2. They're going to help with the cooking.
3. They're going to come dressed as clowns.

4. What does Jane offer to do?

1. She says she'll help cook.
2. She says she'll come dressed as a clown.
3. She says she'll speak Italian with her cousins.

5. How does Jane react to the news about the Italian cousins?

1. She's happy they'll taste her lasagna.
2. She's afraid they won't understand English.
3. She's says she'll bake a cake instead of lasagna.

 6. What special plan is there?

1. Martha's going to have a clown.
2. Martha's going to make an announcement.
3. Martha's going to have a themed party.

7. Why does Martha want a clown?

1. She wanted a clown as a child, so now she's going to have one.
2. She hates clowns.
3. Because the clown goes well with the theme of the party.

8. Does Martha know exactly how many people are going to come?

1. Yes, she does.
2. No, she doesn't.

9. How does Jane think people will react to the clown?

1. She thinks they'll hate it.
2. She thinks they'll love it.
3. She thinks they'll have a good laugh.

Future Will and Going to Formulas

                                Future Going To 

Subject + verb to be + going to + complement

Subject + verb to be + not + going to + complement

Verb to be + subject + going to + complement + ?

                                 Future Will

Subject + will + verb base form + complement

Subject + won´t + verb base form + complement

Will + subject + verb base form + complement + ?

              Going to vs. Will

Future going to	Future will
Decision made for the future	Action in the future that cannot be influenced
Conclusion with regard to the future  Snoopy is going to play tennis.	Assumption with regard to the future
	Spontaneous decision
	He will go to see  the doctor