Expansion Units 12-16

A. Use the coorect form of the verb. For some items. more than one form is correct.

1. It is always cool in the mountains in the summer.
2. Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
3. I don't believe those weather reports. They're often wrong.
4. What does Arshad plan to do in the future?
5. We will call you when we get to Abu Dhabi.
6. It snowed when we left Montreal.
7. They couldn't sail yesterday because there wasn't any wind.
8. Will you help me with the decorations?

B. Make predictions about the future. Answer the questions. Then compare with a partner.

1. What kind of job do you think you'll have?

I will probably be a teacher.

2. When doyou think you'll get married?

I will probably after I finish college.

3. How many children will you have?

I will probably have one or two children.

4. Where will you live?

I will probably live in a big city.

5. Which team will be champion in your country this year?

The rockets will win the championship this year.

6. Where will you go on your next vacation?

I will probably go to Malaysia.

C. Choose the appropriate sentence or expression for a polite answer.

1. Will you help me? b. Certainly.
2. I don't understand these instructions. a. I'll help you.
3. Could you turn off your cell phone? a. Of course.
4. Please let me see tose photos. b. sure.
5. Would you like to have dinner now? b. Yes, I'm hungry.
6. I'm sorry. I didn't see you. b. That's all right.
7. Can you pass me the bread, please? b. Here you are.
8. Let me carry that box for you. a. That's very kind of you.

D. Make the request. Use the word in parentheses.

1. Fadwa wants her sister to help her with the dishes. (will)

Will you help me with dishes.

2. The children want their dad to drive them to the mall. (could)

Dad, could you drive us to the mall?

3. Imad wants his mother to wash his uniform. (can)

Mom, can you please wash my uniform?

4. Hanan wants her friend to do her a favor. (would)

Would you do me a favor?

E. Use the words to write sentences with the past progressive.

1. Fahd/ ride motorcycle/ when

Fahd was riding a motorcycle when I saw him yesterday.

2. They/ play volleyball/ when

They were playing volleyball when he got hurt.

3. Yahya/ mow the lawn/ when

Yahya was moving the lawn when it started to rain.

4. I/ look out the window/ when

I was looking out the window when the accident happened.

F. Write which things you have done or haven't done.

1. I have gone mountain climbing.
2. I have been in a car accident.
3. I have never ridden a horse.
4. I have been to be a museum.
5. I have never gone windsurfing.
6. I have never seen a ufo.

After Reading

List what each person has done to become successful.