Exercises

Unit 21 · will and shall 1

21.1

Complete the sentences with I’ll + a suitable verb

Complete the sentences with•I

1‘How are you going to get home?’ ‘I think I’ll take a taxi.’(Example)

‘It’s cold in this room.’ ‘Is it? on the heating then.’

‘Are you free next Friday?’ ‘Let me see. my diary.’

‘Shall I do the washing-up?’ ‘No, it’s all right. it later.’

‘I don’t know how to use this phone.’ ‘OK, you.’

‘Would you like tea or coffee?’ ‘ coffee, please.’

‘Are you coming with us?’ ‘No, I think here.’

‘Can you finish this report today?’ ‘Well, , but I can’t promise.’

21.2

Read the situations and write sentences with I think I’ll … or I don’t think I’ll …

Read the situations and write sentences with•I think•I•I don•I

1It’s a bit cold. The window is open and you decide to close it. You say: It’s cold with the window open. I think I’ll close it.(Example)

You are feeling tired and it’s getting late. You decide to go to bed. You say: I’m tired, so . Goodnight!

The weather is nice and you need some exercise. You decide to go for a walk. You say: It’s a lovely morning. . Do you want to come too?

You were going to have lunch. Now you decide you don’t want to eat anything. You say: I don’t feel hungry any more. lunch.

You planned to go swimming today. Now you decide not to go. You say: I’ve got a lot to do, so today.

21.3

Which is correct

1‘Did you call Max?’ ‘Oh no, I forgot. I call / I’ll call him now.’ (I’ll call is correct)(Example)

2I can’t meet you tomorrow morning. I’m playing / I’ll play tennis. (I’m playing is correct)(Example)

‘I meet / I’ll meet you outside the hotel at 10.30, OK?’ ‘Yes, that’s fine.’

‘Please don’t go yet.’ ‘OK, I’m staying / I’ll stay a little longer, but I have to go soon.’

I’m having / I’ll have a party next Saturday. I hope you can come.

‘Remember to lock the door when you go out.’ ‘OK. I don’t forget / I won’t forget.’

‘Do you have any plans for the weekend?’ ‘Yes, we’re going / we’ll go to a wedding.’

‘Are you doing / Will you do anything tomorrow evening?’ ‘No, I’m free. Why?’

‘Do you do / Will you do something for me?’ ‘It depends. What do you want me to do?’

‘Do you go / Will you go to work by car?’ ‘Not usually. I prefer to walk.’

I asked Sue what happened, but she doesn’t tell / won’t tell me.

I don’t know if I can win the race tomorrow, but I’m doing / I’ll do my best.

21.4

What do you say in these situations

What do you say in these situations•Write sentences with shall•I

1You and a friend want to do something this evening, but you don’t know what. You say: What shall we do this evening? Do you want to go somewhere?(Example)

You and a friend are going on holiday together, but you have to decide where. You ask your friend: ?

You try on a jacket in a shop. You are not sure whether to buy it or not. You ask a friend for advice: ? What do you think?

You and a friend are going out. You have to decide whether to get a taxi or to walk. You ask your friend: or ?

It’s Helen’s birthday soon. You want to give her a present, but what? You ask a friend: What ? Any ideas?

You’re meeting a friend tomorrow, but you have to decide what time. You say: ? Is 10.30 OK for you? ➜ Additional exercises 10–13 (pages 308–10)

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