FUTURE TENSES

THE FUTURE INDEFINITE (FUTURE SIMPLE) TENSE

БУДУЩЕЕ НЕОПРЕДЕЛЕННОЕ ВРЕМЯ
Будущее неопределенное время употребляется для обозначения действий, относящихся к
будущему времени в широком смысле слова. Как и все времена группы Indefinite, оно не
указывает ни на длительность, ни на завершенность действия.
Будущее неопределенное время образуется аналитически – при помощи
вспомогательного глагола shall для 1-го лица единственного и множественного числа и
will для всех остальных лиц и инфинитива смыслового глагола без частицы to.
I, we shall do He, she, it, you, they will do
I shall give you a call in the evening. They will come in a few days. He will graduate
from the university next year. We shall dine out tonight.
Разграничение между глаголами shall и will при образовании будущих времен
характерно, в основном, для британского варианта английского языка. В настоящее
время существует устойчивая тенденция употреблять will для всех лиц и чисел, а в
разговорной речи употребляется, как правило, только сокращенная форма
вспомогательного глагола с личным местоимением:
I’ll have classes on Saturday next month. She’ll pass her exams in two weeks. They’ll
take a taxi if they are late.
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
1. Для обозначения однократного обычного действия в будущем. На будущее обычно
указывают следующие слова и словосочетания (time-indicators):
tomorrow You will be able to speak to him tomorrow.
next week Next week I shall start a new job.
next year We’ll go to Egypt next year.
in a week In a week they’ll go to the country.
in a few days The weather will become better in a few days.
one of these days One of these days she’ll come to visit us.
2. Для обозначения повторяющегося обычного действия или ряда последовательных
действий в будущем.
She will take her English lessons twice a week next month.
In summer we’ll go out of town every week–end.
In May I’ll be in Kiev and I’ll come to see you for sure.
3. The Future Indefinite не употребляется в придаточных предложениях времени и
условия после союзов when и if и др. (см. стр. 6 данного учебника) В этих предложениях
будущее время выражается глаголами в the Present Indefinite, которые на русский язык
переводятся глаголами в будущем времени.
When I have my holidays I’ll see my friends more often.
Когда у меня будут каникулы, я буду чаще видеть своих друзей.
If they are not busy, they will help you with your report.
Если они не будут заняты, они помогут тебе с твоим докладом.
4. Только форма will употребляется для передачи следующих действий:
а) решений, принятых в момент речи (instant decisions):
I’m thirsty. I think I will make some tea.
– You’ve left your computer on. – Oh, I’ll go and switch it off.

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 I don’t think I’ll do any work tonight. I’m too tired.
I’ll have the ham salad and some orange juice, please.
б) предложений что-либо сделать:
– I’ll peel the potatoes. – Oh, thank you.
– I’ll wait for you if you like. – Oh, thanks. I won’t be long.
в) приглашений:
– Will you come to lunch? – Thank you, I’d love to.
– Will you join us for coffee? – Yes, thanks.
г) обещаний, угроз:
I’ll pay you back next week. You’ll regret your rude words!

EXERCISES
Ex. 182. Translate into Russian.
1. Without your smile the sun won't shine, and if the sun doesn't shine, the birds won't
sing. And if the birds don't sing, no one will bother to get out of bed, and if no one gets out of
bed, the world will be a dull, lifeless place! 2. Wait a moment. I shall call my chief. 3. That's
against the law! I shall complain to the sheriff. 4. Well, what shall we do next? 5. Let's go there,
shall we? 6. Keep your mouth shut, will you? 7. – Drive carefully, it's foggy today. – Don't
worry, I will. 8. Will you marry me? 9. I won't give you your money back. 10. They will be
here soon. 11. When will the concert start? 12. – What about the bill? – He will pay by credit
card. 13. Will you follow me, please. 14. If someone calls, I shall be out in the garden. 15. –
Shall I put the kettle on? – No, thank you, Mary will do it. 16. I'm afraid, it will be foggy
tomorrow.
Ex. 183. Fill in shall (not) or will (not).
А. 1. Will it rain tomorrow? If it does, I shall take an umbrella. 2. – How old will you be
on your next birthday? – I shall be thirteen. 3. – Shall I do shopping today, Mum? – Oh no,
Dad will do it. 4. There will be a lot of interesting people in your life. 5. She has eaten three
pizzas. I hope she won't be ill. 6. Gloria will be a superstar one day. 7. It's unjust! I shall
complain to the director. 8. I shall do it. I shall certainly get good money for this work. 9. ……
you shut up! 10. Will they join us? 11. – I hope you will like my present, Mum. – I'm sure I will
. 12. When you are ready, I shall take you to dinner at the Continental. 13. I shall never forget
tonight as long as I live. 14. – What shall we buy Dad for his birthday? – I shall think about it.
В. 1. Shall I phone for a taxi for you? 2. What will you have to drink? 3. Who will we
pass the message to? 4. I will never let you go. 5. Where will I place the books? 6. Let's not
talk about it, will we? 7. Keep your mouth shut, will you? 8. Let's get started, will we? 9. When
I retire, I will have more time for my hobbies and friends. 10. – Drive carefully. – Don't worry,
I will . 11. The conference will begin at 10.00 a.m. 12. Shall I give you a lift to the school? 13.
No matter what may happen; we will always be by your side. 14. Will I be happy, Will I be
rich? 15. Where and when will I see you again? 16. – I hope you will like my present, darling. –
I'm sure I shall. 17. As long as I am head of this company, I shall handle all the business. 18.
Mother doesn't know whether will . 19. I doubt whether anyone will . 20. We don't know either
if Maxim will .
Ex. 187. Make up disjunctive questions:
1. I shall recognize you. I shall recognize you, won’t I?
2. You will arrive in Moscow at 6 p.m. You will arrive in Moscow at 6 p.m, won’t you?

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3. They will book tickets for us in advance. They will book tickets for us in advance, won’t
they?
4. They won't serve lunch on the plane. They won't serve lunch on the plane, will they?
5. You'll know better next time. You'll know better next time, won’t you?
6. There will be some of his pictures at the exhibition. There will be some of his pictures at
the exhibition, won’t they?
7. We shan't see you before Monday. We shan't see you before Monday, shall we?
8. He won't pass his examination. He won't pass his examination, will he?
9. The plane will land on time. The plane will land on time, won’t it ?
10. There won't be any people whom I don't know. There won't be any people whom I don't
know, will they?
Ex. 188. Complete the sentences with I’ll and a suitable verb.
1. I feel a bit hungry. I think I’ll make something to eat. 2. "Have you written that letter
to Jack?" – "Oh, I forgot, I’ll do it this evening." 3. "We haven't got milk!" – "Oh, haven't we?
I’ll go and get some." 4. "Would you like tea or coffee?" – " I’ll just have coffee, please." 5. It's
cold here. I think I’ll close the window. 6. It's late to telephone Jack. Well, I’ll call him in the
morning. 7. Don't cook anything for me. I’ll dine out tonight. 8. I’ll bring some sandwiches for
the party. 9. I don't like this dress. I’ll change on the green dress. 10. "Are you going to send
him a postcard or a telegram?" – "I’ll send him a telegram." 11. I’ll do everything I can to help
you. 12. " I’ll take him some tea", Naomi said.
Ex. 189. Decide which form of the verb is correct or more natural in the following sentences.
1. Jack isn't free on Saturday. He will work / is working.
2. According to the weather forecast it will snow / is snowing tomorrow.
3. I expect he will arrive / is arriving tonight.
4. I am sure she will come / is coming tonight.
5. I can't see you this evening. A friend of mine will come / is coming.
6. Don't worry about the dog. It won't hurt /isn't hurting you.
7. He says the plane will take off/ is taking off in a minute.
8. The wind is getting stronger. It will rain / is raining in the night.
9. I hope the company will leave / is leaving in a few minutes.
10. Ann thinks that they will stay / are staying at a hotel.
Ex. 190. Complete the second line of these dialogues.
Example: A: I've got a headache. B: I'll get you an aspirin.
1. A: I've spent all the money. B: I'll …….
2. A: John and Mary have just got married. B: Have they? I'll …….
3. A: What's his telephone number? B: Just a moment. I'll …….
4. A: We've run out of bread. B: Don't worry. I'll …….
5. A: You'll need some books for your essay. B: I'll …… library.
6. A: Now you have a flat of your own. Will you keep any pets? B: I'll …….
7. A: I have so many things to do before my son's birthday party. B: Don't worry. I'll
…….
8. A: It's a pity you haven't seen this film. B: I'll …….
9. A: When can you bring me the book you promised? B: I'll …….
Ex. 191. Derek is 18 years old now. What will he be like in 10 years from now? How will his
life be different then? Complete what Derek says using will/ won't.
Example: I hope I'll have a job in 10 years' time.
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 1. I hope I / have a job in 10 years’ time. 2. Perhaps I / have a good job. 3. I probably /
not / be very rich. 4. I / not / look the same as I do now. 5. I think I / be married. 6. I / probably /
have children. 7. I / perhaps / buy a house. 8. I / spend / much time in my garden.
Are these things true for you?
Ex. 192. Use the correct tense form – the Present Simple or the Future Simple.
A. 1. If you …… (make) a mistake, they will find you. If they …… (find) you they will
catch you. – If they …… (catch) me, I shall confess. – If you …… (confess) they will put you
into prison. If you …… (be) lucky, they won't catch you. 2. If you …… (go) to Rome, you'll
see the Coliseum. If you …… (visit) London, probably you'll see the Queen. If you …… (stay)
with me you won't see anything, but I'll be happy. 3. When he …… (propose) to her, she'll
marry him. But she won't be happy when she …… (marry) him. 4. I shall visit you as soon as I
…… (feel) better. 5. We shall stay here as long as our money …… (last). 6. They won't send us
a telegram unless there …… (be) something urgent. 7. You'll phone me before you …… (go)
away, won't you? 8. I'll come to London after they …… (find) some place for us to stay at. 9.
We'll work till it …… (get) absolutely dark. 10. Students won't get financial rewards unless
they …… (get) high grades. 11. What will you do when summer …… (come)? 12. If he not
…… (come) we'll have a problem.
B. 1. If you …… (see) this film, we …… (discuss) it later. 2. If she …… (have) a
problem, I …… (help) her. 3. If we …… (travel) by car, we …… (save) a lot of money. 4. If
he not …… (give) her flowers once a week she …… (be) offended. 5. If they …… (blame)
him, it …… (serve) him right. 6. When the children …… (come) home for Christmas, the
parents …… (be happy). 7. When the summer season …… (come), there …… (be) a lot of
tourists here. 8. When you …… (go) shopping, use your credit card. 9. You …… (feel) better,
after you …… (take) the tablet. 10. We …… (buy) their car after father …… (get) his salary.
11. I not …… (try on) this dress before I …… (know) how much it …… (be). 12. I ……
(wake) you up as soon as I …… (get up). 13. They …… (make) an announcement about the
plane as soon as it …… (land). 14. As soon as Tom …… (fix) the engine we …… (continue)
our journey. 15. As soon as he …… (write) to me I …… (let) you know. 16. We …… (lie) in
the sun and …… (swim) in the warm sea unless the weather …… (change) for the worse. 17.
She not …… (marry) him unless he …… (give up) his bad habits. 18. You not …… (lose)
weight unless you …… (eat) less. 19. We …… (have) a good time while our holiday ……
(last). 20. I …… (keep) you here, until you …… (tell) the truth.
Ex. 193. Use if, when, before, after, while, till, until, as soon as, as long as, unless:
1. …… he gets the money now, he will spend it all at once. 2. We'll start …… it stops
raining. 3. …… it rains hard, we'll find shelter somewhere. 4. I am sure you'll like the melody
…… you hear it. 5. …… you drive so fast, I'll get out of your car. 6. Make sure you put the
house in order …… I come back. 7. We're going to be late …… we take a taxi. 8. The children
will go to bed only …… they have a glass of milk. 9. Make hay …… the sun shines. 10. We'll
speak about it …… the lecture is over. 11. Don't look at me …… I speak, …… you do it, I'll
feel nervous. 12. …… offer him the job, I'm sure he'll take it. 13. You can interrupt me ……
you feel like. 14. …… he tries to pull my leg, I'll understand it. 15. We'll feel safe …… you
stay with us. 16. …… the dinner is cooked, we'll sit down and eat. 17. …… her mother knows
the truth she'll be angry. 18. Don't forget to lock the door …… you go to bed. 19. They'll arrive
on time …… something unexpected happens. 20. I'll never give up my job, …… I find a better
one.
Ex. 194. Join the sentences into one using till, until, if, unless, while, before, after.
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 1. We shall be at the theatre. She'll look after our children. 2. The shoemaker will repair
your shoes. You will wait. 3. The baby won't stop crying. I'll feed him. 4. They will go for a
walk with us. I'll be through with my work. 5. I shall stay in his room. I shall look through all
the letters. 6. We'll understand it. You'll explain it. 7. We shall wait. She will come. 8. They
won't cross the road. The green light is on. 9. They will be in Moscow. They will stay at our
place. 10. I'll show you my article. I'll publish it. 11. He will let us know. He will leave on
Monday. 12. They will give us their new address. They will move into a new flat. 13. I shall
keep your notes. You will need them. 14. She will ring him up. She will forget. 15. We shan't
be able to go. We shall book the seats in advance. 16. We'll never know English well. We shall
work hard. 17. He won't take his examination. He'll write a test. 18. She can borrow some
books from the library. She will return the old ones. 19. My mother will stay at my sister's
house. She will get better. 20. He won't leave. He'll receive a positive answer. 21. We shan't
disturb him. He'll finish his work. 22. She'll read the message carefully. She'll write a reply.
Ex. 195. Translate into English.
1. Я еще не знаю, пойду ли я в театр в субботу, если пойду, то приглашу тебя. 2.
Хотелось бы знать, придет ли он к нам, если придет, мы скажем ему правду. 3. Спроси
ее, поедет ли она на пикник, если поедет, мы останемся дома с родителями. 4. Никто не
знает, когда они переедут в новый дом, но когда они переедут, пригласят всех на
новоселье. 5. Интересно, сдаст ли он экзамен и какую оценку получит, если сдаст. 6. Не
знаю, поступлю ли я в институт, но если поступлю, буду заниматься, как следует. 7. Он
не уверен, придет ли она на свидание, но если она придет, он ее простит. 8. Узнай, когда
приходит поезд, а когда пойдем их встречать, купим большой букет цветов.
Ex. 196. Translate into English.
1 . Если я буду спешить, я забуду зонтик. Если я забуду зонтик, пойдет дождь. 2. Я
подожду, пока не начнется лекция. 3. Я навещу их, когда будет время. 4. Мы начнем
работу, как только погода улучшится. 5. Если его не будет дома, она уйдет. 6. Когда ты
будешь здесь, дай мне знать. 7. Он рассердится, если она не уберет в квартире. 8. Я
сделаю это до того, как он придет. 9. Если она пропустит много занятий, она отстанет от
группы. 10. Если я не буду хорошо знать английский, я не буду работать в этой фирме.
11. Если она улыбнется мне, я влюблюсь в нее, наверное. 12. Мы будем писать текст,
пока не зазвенит звонок. 13. Мы будем работать, пока не устанем. 14. Я позвоню ей,
когда вернусь из командировки. 15. Как только самолет прибудет в Лондон, мы узнаем
об этом. 16. Если ты захочешь пить, возьми себе сок или молоко. 17. Если я заболею, я не
пойду в институт. 18. Если она не найдет такси, она опоздает на поезд. 19. Она подождет,
пока он не закончит мыть посуду. 20. Мама рассердится, если ты не уберешь постель. 21.
Я не буду говорить, если мой босс мне не прикажет. 22. Если он найдет время, он
поговорит с ней об этом. 23. Если поезд не опоздает, папа будет дома в пять часов. 24. Я
приеду, как только сдам экзамены, 25. Не уходи, пока она не вернется. 26. Посмотри
телевизор, пока я приготовлю обед. 27. Она ничего вам не скажет, если только вы ее не
попросите. 28. Я не смогу сделать это вовремя, если она мне не поможет.
Ex. 199. Paraphrase and complete the sentences according to the example.
Example: Maybe it'll be nice tomorrow. – If it is nice tomorrow, I shall go to the park.
1. Maybe it'll snow next week. 2. Perhaps it'll be too late in an hour. 3. Maybe the boss
will have more time after lunch. 4. Maybe it won't rain in the morning. 5. Evidently everybody
will leave at the end of the week. 6. Maybe we'll have enough money some day. 7. I hope father
will have some free time on Saturday. 8. Maybe David won't come to class tomorrow. 9. I think
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you'll be hungry after class. 10. Maybe he'll win the contest. 11. Maybe she will marry this
fellow. 12. Perhaps this doctor will help you. 13. Maybe we'll be lucky. 14. It looks like rain
outside.
Ex. 200. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets – the Present Simple or the Future Simple.
1. The teacher says he …… (begin) the lesson as soon as Andy …… (stop) talking. 2.
Tom always …… (take) a cold shower as soon as he …… (get) up. 3. After my friend ……
(return) from her summer holiday, she …… (invite) me for a cup of tea. 4. My neighbour ……
(drop) in again tomorrow. When she …… (come), I …… (make) a cake for her. 5. George
…… (meet) me at the airport when my plane …… (land) tomorrow. 6. Marion …… (see) Mike
when he …… (come) to New York. 7. When he …… (arrive) in New York, he always ……
(stay) in Manhattan. 8. I …… (feel) normal again if the weather …… (change) for the better. 9.
As soon as the show …… (come) to an end, the audience …… (leave) the hall. 10. If Helen
…… (finish) her work on time, we …… (meet) at the cafe as usual. 11. If Mark …… (get) a
new computer, he …… (forget) about all his studies. 12. When Susie …… (feel) bad, she ……
(prefer) to stay in bed. 13. Unless my boyfriend …… (apologize), I …… (not forgive) him. 14.
We …… (take) some urgent steps before the situation …… (become) hopeless. 15. We ……
(have) to think about somebody else in case Dick …… (refuse) to do the work. 16. She ……
(send) her family a telegram as soon as she …… (arrive) in Rome. 17. Felix's …… (not lend)
him any money until he …… (learn) not to it. 18. He is retiring next year. He …… (have)
nothing to do when he …… (retire).
Ex. 202. Translate into English.
1. Мы постараемся закончить работу до того, наступит ночь. 2. Если она будет
придерживаться диеты, то будет хорошо себя чувствовать. 3. Если экологическая
ситуация улучшится, то люди будут здоровее. 4. Позвольте мне остаться здесь, пока не
приедет полиция. 5. Если память вернется к ней, то она вспомнит, кто она. 6. Придется
мне что-то делать со своими двойками, прежде чем родители узнают об этом. 7. Мы
подождем врача, пока он не вернется из больницы. 8. Если фильм закончится поздно, то
я не смогу заснуть. 9. В случае, если план не сработает, мы придумаем что-нибудь еще.
10. Если цена снизится, то я смогу купить этот принтер. 11. Мама говорит, что мы будем
обедать после того, как мой брат вернется из школы. 12. Она уверена, что он напишет ей,
как только узнает ее новый адрес. 13. Учитель не разрешит Ирине уйти домой раньше,
если только у нее нет на то серьезной причины. 14. Завтра почтальон начнет работу до
того, как взойдет солнце. 15. Мы выйдем на улицу, когда дождь закончится. 16. Если
завтра будет хороший день, мы поработаем в саду. 17. Я не буду с ним разговаривать,
если только он не извинится. 18. – Интересно, будет ли компьютер работать сегодня? –
Если он заработает, то мы напечатаем вам текст. 19. Не уверена, будет ли песня
популярной. Но если ее исполнит эта певица, то она точно станет гвоздем сезона. 20.
Сомневаюсь, устроит ли вас цена, мадам. Но если все-таки она вам подходит, то я
помогу вам примерить эту шубу. 21. Никто не может сказать нам, когда вернется
управляющий. Секретарь, однако, обещает, что как только он появится, она нам
позвонит. 22. Хотелось бы мне знать, выйдет ли Оливия замуж за Стива? Если это
случится, то все будут очень рады. 23. Все хотят знать, когда эта популярная группа
приедет в Москву. Как только она приедет, мы постараемся попасть на ее концерт. 24. Я
не уверена, изменит ли она свое решение. Но если она все-таки передумает, все будут
очень удивлены. 25. Спроси у нее, поменяется ли завтра погода. Если вдруг пойдет снег,
придется надеть что-нибудь потеплее.
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Ex. 204. Make sentences using the phrases according to the example.
Example: If you don’t take a taxi, you’ll miss the train.
1. don't listen in class a. turn sour
2. get up very early b. catch a cold
3. eat the whole cake c. not pass your exam
4. take this medicine d. go swimming
5. doesn't save his money e. work in the City
6. forgets his promise f. get furious
7. put the milk in the fridge g. not understand homework
8. don't work hard h. see the sunrise
9. drinks any more beer i. will definitely fall ill
10. don't invite Bill j. not be able to buy a new car
11. moves to London k. remind him about it
12. rain today 1. have problems with the police
Ex. 207. Comment on the usage of the Present Perfect in the following sentences.
A. 1. Mind, Tim, you will go for a walk only after you have done your homework! 2. As
soon as we have had lunch, we'll get down to business. 3. I shall not switch on the TV-set until
I have cooked supper. 4. When they have arranged everything, they will start the conference. 5.
Rebecca will become very popular before she has been a month in Hollywood. 6. We shall
become great friends by the time we have finished this work. 7. He'll come before I've sent the
fax.
Ex. 208. Translate into English.
1. Мы обсудим это после того, как ты вымоешь посуду. 2. Маленькая Катя найдет
новогодний подарок, прежде чем ее мама спрячет его. 3. Я все тебе расскажу, пока кто-то
другой не сделал это. 4. Он прибудет до того, как они уйдут. 5. Позвони нам, как только
узнаешь что-то новое. 6. Мы поверим вам только после того, как вы докажете это. 7. Тебе
понравится торт, как только ты его попробуешь. 8. Ты можешь включить телевизор
только после того, как ребенок заснет. 9. Мы должны накрыть стол, прежде чем придут
гости. 10. Мы поверим тебе, дорогой, только после того, как ты расскажешь правду.

THE FUTURE CONTINUOUS (FUTURE PROGRESSIVE) TENSE

БУДУЩЕЕ ПРОДОЛЖЕННОЕ ВРЕМЯ
Будущее продолженное выражает будущее действие в процессе его совершения, т.е.
незаконченное длительное действие.
The Future Continuous образуется при помощи вспомогательного глагола to be в
форме the Future Simple (shall be / will be) и причастия I (Participle I) смыслового
глагола. Причастие I образуется путем прибавления к основе глагола окончания -ing.
I, we shall be
He, she, it, you, they will be doing something
I shall be working at 5 tomorrow. We shall be thinking about it. She will be walking in
the park at that moment.
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
1. Для обозначения длительного действия, которое начнется до определенного момента в
будущем и все еще будет продолжаться в этот момент. На него указывают следующие
слова и словосочетания (time-indicators):
at ten o’clock At ten o’clock tomorrow John will be taking an exam.
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at midnight At midnight everybody will be sleeping.
at that moment Mr. Brown will be having dinner at that moment.
2. Для обозначения длительного действия, которое будет совершаться в определенный
период времени в будущем.
Don’t call Mary tonight between 7 and 9, she will be writing a composition.
I’ll be reading the whole day tomorrow. We’ll be staying at home in the morning.
3. Для выражения намерения совершить действие в будущем или уверенности в его
совершении, так как это действие является обыденным, рутинным, или состоится по
предварительной договоренности.
Don’t call Julie. I’ll be seeing her later, so I’ll pass the message on. (I work together with
Julie) I shall be working tonight. We shall be visiting my parents tomorrow.
EXERCISES
Ex. 210. Comment on the usage of the Future Continuous. Translate the sentences into
Ukrainian.
1. I'll be still working when you arrive. 2. This time tomorrow he'll be lying on the beach.
3. They will be watching television from eight o'clock till midnight. 4. I will be buttering the
bread while my mother is slicing the tomatoes. 5. We'll be arriving at Heathrow at 6 o'clock. 6.
What will your family be doing at this time tomorrow? 7. I am not coming to the party as I shall
be taking my driving test. 8. –Why must I take a book and a packed lunch? – You'll be sitting
on the train for hours. 9. You'll have to add another cup and saucer on the tray, Parky. A friend
of Mrs. Keswick's has just arrived. She'll be having tea with us. 10. I'd better get you home,
Theodora darling. Your aunt will be worrying and wondering where you are. 11. Goodbye. You
won't be seeing me for a long time. 12. While you are slicing the cheese, I will be buttering the
bread. 13. We'll be arriving at Miami airport at exactly this time tomorrow morning. 14. Next
Sunday, the Prime Minister will be celebrating ten years in power. 15. Whenever I think of you,
I will be remembering the shadow of your smile. 16. And you, Edwin, will be doing me a great
service if you get me the smelling salts from my bedroom. 17. Will you be wearing your new
earrings tonight? 18. Mind, I shall be keeping a very careful eye on you from now on! 19. She'll
be soon coming round the mountains! (about the first train). 20. In the next few minutes we
shall be crossing the Belgian border.
Ex. 211. Open the brackets using the verbs in the Future Continuous.
1. He …… (not wait) for us at 6 o'clock tomorrow. 2. I …… (translate) this article, when
my mother comes. 3. The conference …… (take place) from 2 till 6 o'clock on Monday. 4.
How long you …… (stay) at your parents? 5. At this time tomorrow I …… (take) my
examination. 6. I …… (not work) at the library from 3 till 4 o'clock tomorrow.
Ex. 212. Rewrite the sentences using the Future Continuous Tense.
Example: I'm going to write letters from 3 o'clock until 4.30. So at 4 o'clock I'll be writing
letters.
1. He is going to watch television from 9 until 10 o'clock this evening.
So at 9.30 this evening he _____ .
2. We are going to clean our flat from 9 until 11 o'clock tomorrow.
So at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning we _____ .
3. She is going to study from 7 o'clock until 10 o'clock this evening.
So at 8 o'clock this evening she _____ .
4. Tomorrow morning they are going to play football from 9 o'clock till 10.30.
So at 10 o'clock tomorrow they _____ .
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5. I am going to look through these magazines from 4 o'clock until 5.30 tonight.
So at 4.30 tonight I _____ .
6. He is going to read a new detective from 10 o'clock until 12 this evening.
So at 11 o'clock this evening he _____ .
Ex. 213. Say what you will be doing at these times:
Example: 8 o'clock / get up I'll be getting up at 8 o'clock.
1) 9 a.m. / leave the house; 2) 10.40 a.m. / have an English class; 3) 11.10 a.m. / have a
lunch break; 4) 4 p.m. / have dinner; 5) 5 p.m. / wash up dishes; 6) 5.30 p.m../ take a walk; 7) 6
p.m. - 8 p.m. /do homework; 8) 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. / read, watch TV, have supper.
Ex. 214. Complete the sentences in A using the verb in brackets in the Future Continuous. Find
a question in B to go with each sentence.
Example: I'll be going past the post office. Shall I post your letter?
A. 1. I …… (go) past the post office. 2. …… you (speak) to Robert? 3. I …… (not use)
my car tonight. 4. We …… (get) some concert tickets. 5. When …… you (visit) Ann again? 6.
…… you (drive) into town today? 7. …… you (go out) this morning? 8. I …… (not use) my
camera at the weekend. 9. The children …… (do) their homework tonight.
B. a) Shall I help them? b) Would you like to borrow it? c) Shall we get one for you? d)
Could I have a lift? e) Can you give him a message? f) Can I borrow it? g) Can you give her
something? h) Shall I post your letter? i) Could you get me a newspaper?
Ex. 215. Lynne Carter is going from London to Manchester on business tomorrow. Look at
Lynne's plans. What will Lynne be doing at these times tomorrow?
Example: 8.30 At 8.30 tomorrow she'll be flying to Manchester.
1. 11.00 2. 13.30 3. 15.30 4. 16.30 5. 17.30
● 8.00 - 8.55 Fly to Manchester.
● 10.00 - 12.00 Visit the ABC travel company
● 13.00 - 14.30 Have lunch with Mary and Ron King
● 15.00 - 16.00 Visit Derek Hall
● 16.15 - 16.45 Take a taxi to the airport
● 17.15 - 18.05 Fly back to London
Ex. 216. Complete the conversation. Put in a pronoun and the Future Continuous form of the
verb.
Daniel: I'm going to start my own business when I leave college. Five years from now I
…… (run) a big company. I expect I …… (earn) lots of money.
Vicky: I don't know what I …… (do). What about you, Jane? What you …… (do), do you
think?
Jane: I'm too lazy to do any work. I intend to marry someone very rich. I ……(give)
dinner parties all the time. We'll have a cook who ……(do) all the work, of
course. And you'll both get invitations!
Vicky: You're joking, aren't you, Jane? I expect you ……(play}in an orchestra. That's
what you really want to do, isn't it?
Ex. 217. Put in the answers. People are saying what they will be doing as part of their routine.
1. Nick goes to the club every Friday.
David: When are you going to the club, do you know?
Nick: I …… next Friday.
2. Emma sees Nona every day.

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 Vicky: Are you likely to see Nona in the near future?
Emma: I …… tomorrow.
3. Henry goes to France every summer.
Claire: Are you going to France again soon?
Henry: I …… in June.
4. Matthew plays badminton every weekend.
Jessica: When are you going to play badminton again?
Matthew: I …… next Saturday.
5. Daniel has lunch in the canteen every day.
Andrew: When are you next having lunch in the canteen?
Daniel: I …… from 12.30 to 1 o’clock.
Ex. 218. You want to ask a friend to do something for you or to let you do something. Find out
if it is convenient for your friend. Ask questions in the Future Continuous using the verbs in
brackets.
1. You want to have a look at your friend's magazine tonight. (read)
2. You want your friend to take your library book back today. (go to)
3. You want your friend to send your best wishes to Vicky soon. (write to)
4. You want to use your friend's calculator this afternoon. (use)
5. You want your friend to give a photo to Daniel tomorrow. (see)
6. You want your friend to give you a lift to the festival. (drive)
7. You want your friend to give a message to her sister soon. (phone)
Ex. 219. Translate into English.
1. Завтра я буду работать весь вечер. 2. Мы встретим их, когда они будут идти в
институт. 3. Когда я приду сюда, мои дети будут играть. 4. Завтра мы будем проводить
опыты с 2 до 5 часов. 5. Когда мы приедем в лабораторию, они будут показывать свои
опыты. 6. Я буду гулять в парке с 7 до 8 часов. 7. Она будет делать уроки в 8 часов? 8.
Мы не будем играть в шахматы весь вечер.
Ex. 220. Open the brackets using the verbs either in the Future Continuous or in the Future
Indefinite.
A. 1. Sit down and fasten your seat belts. We …… (take off) in a few minutes. 2. Do you
think you still …… (work) here in five years' time? 3. I don't think I …… (see) him tonight. 4.
They …… (reach) the top of the mountain at this time tomorrow. 5. They still …… (discuss)
the problem at 11 o'clock. 6. You …… (hear) about it in the 14 o'clock news. 7. I …… (work)
as a teacher next year. 8. They …… (have) a party on Sunday as usual. 9. They …… (laugh)
at you if you tell them this absurd story. 10. I …… (wait) for you at the theatre at 7 o'clock.
B. 1. Don't ring him up at 11 o'clock tomorrow. He …… (work) at that moment. 2. At
this time tomorrow my brothers …… (play) football. 3. Maybe we …… (play) football
tomorrow. 4. They …… (come) soon. 5. I am afraid it …… (rain) all day tomorrow. 6. When
the train …… (come) my parents …… (wait) for me at the station. 7. I …… (finish) this book
very soon; I …… (read) it all day tomorrow. 8. I must tell John that Nick …… (wait) for him at
ten o'clock tomorrow. 9. He …… (be) busy tomorrow. He …… (put) electric light in our
country-house. 10. What you …… (do) all day tomorrow? 11. I …… (listen) to the radio till
you come back. 12. Don't come tomorrow, I …… (write) my report. 13. This time tomorrow I
…… (leave) Moscow for Vienna.
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 A. 1. Мы будем ждать вас у памятника Пушкину. 2. Интересно, что она будет
делать завтра в это время? 3. Они покажут этот фильм снова завтра утром. 4. Я уверена,
она все поймет. 5. Как вы будете добираться туда? 6. Боюсь, она будет тратить очень
много денег летом. 7. Завтра в это время корабль будет приближаться к Неаполю. 8.
Официантка принесет кофе и мороженое через пару минут. 9. Говорят, что зима будет
холодной. 10. Завтра мы увидимся. 11. Когда ты вернешься, они все еще будут жить в
своем старом доме. 12. Собака залает, если чужой подойдет к двери.
B. 1. В своей следующей лекции ученый будет говорить о сверхъестественных
явлениях в этой области. 2. Не волнуйся, Аня будет помогать нам организовывать вечер.
3. – Не представляю, что будут говорить обо мне люди после этого случая. – Будут
сплетничать, а потом найдут новую тему для разговоров. 4. Нас не будет в Москве в
августе. Мы будем гостить у родственников в Ливерпуле. 5. – Интересно, как она будет
реагировать на эту новость: будет ли она смеяться или плакать, будет ли она сердиться
или же радоваться. – Поживем, увидим. 6. – Хотела бы я знать, чем будет заниматься
мой брат, пока нас не будет дома. – Боюсь, что целыми днями он будет лежать на диване
и смотреть боевики по телевизору. 7. Не волнуйся, я не забуду тебя. Я буду думать о тебе
день и ночь. А ты будешь вспоминать меня? 8. Ирина не сможет присоединиться к нам
сегодня вечером. Она будет сидеть с соседскими детьми. 9. Ты весь день будешь
пользоваться компьютером? Он мне тоже нужен. 10. Ты не будешь проходить мимо
аптеки? Мне нужно лекарство. 11. Если ты покинешь меня, все равно я буду надеяться, я
буду хранить тебя в своем сердце.
THE FUTURE PERFECT TENSE
БУДУЩЕЕ СОВЕРШЕННОЕ/ПЕРФЕКТНОЕ ВРЕМЯ
Будущее совершенное время выражает завершенность действия, его результат, который
будет достигнут к определенному моменту в будущем.
Для образования этой грамматической формы используется вспомогательный
глагол to have в форме будущего времени (will have) и причастие II (Participle II)
смыслового глагола для всех лиц и чисел:
I, you, we, they, he, she, it will have done something.
I will have gone; we will have studied; they will have liked; you will have read; he will have
done; she will have been; it will have rained
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
Будущее перфектное время употребляется для выражения будущего действия, которое
уже закончится до определенного момента в будущем, поэтому его можно назвать
предбудущим.
Этот момент в будущем, до которого закончится действие, может быть выражен:
1. Обстоятельством времени с предлогом by:
by five o’clock I’ll have never seen this film by five o’clock.
by the end of the year We’ll have learnt this poem by the end of the year.
by October She’ll have already returned by October.
By this time next week they’ll have left the town.
By the end of the week Jack will have already written his report on History.
By the time we get there, it will have already stopped raining.
2. Другим будущим действием, выраженным the Present Simple в придаточном
предложении времени или условия с такими союзами, как:
before She will have typed everything before you return.
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when When you see her next, she’ll have taken her last exam.
EXERCISES
Ex. 224. Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the use of the Future Perfect.
l. By the time my parents get back home I will have cleaned the house from top to
bottom. 2. The tourists hope that the tornado will have finished before they arrive in California.
3. Next month I will have known Rick for twenty years. 4. By the time you start writing your
test I will have finished mine. 5. When you drop in at my place, I will have painted the door. 6.
Will you have arranged everything by tomorrow? 7. We shall have left by the time you arrive.
8. They will have repaired your car by then. 9. The decorator will have painted the room by
Tuesday. 10. I'll already have done the work by the time you come back. 11. I still won't have
finished reading the book by four o'clock. 12. He will have left by now. 13. Will you have
written the essay by tomorrow? 14. We shall have arranged everything by that time. 15. Will
you have come home by 5 o'clock? 16. We shall have erected this dam by 2010. 17. In three
years' time I shall have taken my degree. 18. John will not have signed the contract before we
come. 19. Will you have repaired the watch by Friday? 20. John will have examined the car
well before he buys it.
Ex. 225. Make these sentences negative and interrogative.
1. She will have cooked dinner by the time you come. 2. The teacher will have looked
through all our exercise-books by the end of the week. 3. The film will already have started
when we get there. 4. I shall have read the book by next Monday. 5. My parents will have gone
to bed when we come back from the theatre. 6. The students will have passed their exams by
July. 7. We shall have finished our work by the time the bell rings.
Ex. 226. What will life be like in the year 2100? Complete the sentences using the Future
Perfect.
Example: By 2100 the world's population will have increased to around 30000 mln.
1. Life …… (become) more automated by then. 2. Computers …… (take over) many of
the jobs that people do today. 3. The earth's supplies of oil, coal and gas …… (run out). 4.
…… scientists (find) other sources of energy? 5. How …… education …… (change)? 6. ……
we (find) a way to feed all the people in the world? 7. …… the climate (change) greatly? 8.
Many new medicines …… (be invented) that will save life of many sick people.
Ex.227. Open the brackets using the verbs in the Future Perfect Tense.
1. I hope you …… (go) to bed by eleven. 2. She …… (listen) to the poem many times
before she understands all the words. 3. They …… (get) you into trouble before you can say
knife. 4. I hope the telegram …… (come) before they start for the North. 5. The news of their
marriage …… (reach) their village before they get there. 6. She …… (be) there many times
before she meets him again. 7. They believe the ship …… (come) back by the end of the
navigation. 8. I suppose she …… (make) some provisions for Maggie before she leaves for
America. 9. They …… (take) their last exam by the first of July. 10. He …… (write) the last
chapter of his new book by the end of the year. 11. By the time you come I …… (clean) the flat
and …… (cook) dinner. 12. By next winter he …… (sold) all his things. 13. He …… (leave)
when you arrive. 14. By next month he …… (write) his fourth play. 15. We …… (solve) this
difficult problem by the end of the week. 16. The wind …… (drop) by then. 17. When the sun
sets I …… (read) this book. 18. If you come at nine they …… (have) dinner. 19. If you ring me
up after nine o'clock, I …… (speak) to the doctor. 20. We …… (travel) twenty miles more
before we cross the frontier. 21. Next year we …… (be) together for ten years.
Ex.228. Complete the sentences using the Future Perfect Tense of the suggested verbs.
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 1. By the time you meet him he …… (do a lot of work). 2. By the time the lessons are
over the pupils …… (run out of the classroom). 3. Before the bell rings the children ……
(prepare everything for the lesson). 4. When my letter reaches you I …… (move to New York).
5. Before I hear from my sister again I …… (make many inquiries about her). 6. Before supper
my father …… (look through evening papers). 7. By the time we get there the sun …… (set). 8.
Before you learn to speak English fluently you …… (do many exercises). 9. By the time you
get your pay she …… (spend all the money). 10. By the time he consults his lawyer his position
…… (become much worse). 11. – What time will you be home? – I …… (finish) my work by
half past eight, so I should be home about nine. 12. Tom and Liz …… (live) here for four years
next June. 13. This chess game is going to last ages. They …… (not finish) it until midnight.
14. …… you (read) this book by the time it’s due back to the library? 15. I …… (make) an
apple–pie before you come back 16. Many natural resources …… (disappear) by the end of the
century
Ex. 229. Translate into English.
1. Я надеюсь, что напишу дипломную работу к концу учебного года. 2. Решишь ли
ты все свои проблемы до нашей следующей встречи? 3. К концу года цены на бензин
вновь вырастут. 4. У меня короткая стрижка, но к лету волосы вырастут. 5. Садовник
подстрижет кусты и деревья, расчистит дорожки, сожжет опавшую листву до
наступления зимы. 6. Не беспокойся, платье сошьют к выпускному вечеру. 7. К тому
времени, как ты доберешься домой, пицца будет приготовлена. 8. Программист завершит
новую программу до назначенного срока. 9. Учительница обещает, что проверит наши
контрольные работы к следующему уроку. 10. Завтра к двум часам мы уже сдадим все
экзамены. 11. К тому времени, как вы вернетесь, я уже уеду. 12. Если вы позвоните в
восемь часов, то они еще не приедут. 13. Они надеются, что отремонтируют квартиру к
осени. 14. Мы напишем статью к утру, но мы не закончим иллюстрации. 15. Я окончу
школу к лету. 16. Надеюсь, что я найду работу к концу года. 17. Мы уверены, что узнаем
новости к вечеру. 18. Если вы придете до девяти часов утра, то они еще не уйдут. 19. Она
уже накроет на стол до того, как придут гости.
Ex. 230. Open the brackets using the verbs in the Future Indefinite, the Future Perfect, the
Present Indefinite and the Present Perfect.
1. Mother …… (write) a letter to her tomorrow. 2. I …… (read) the book by the end of
the week; you may have it then. 3. By the end of the term we …… (learn) about one hundred
new words. 4. If you ring me up after five I …… (speak) to the director. 5. I …… (go) to the
sports ground as soon as I …… (finish) this exercise. 6. We …… (go) to the theatre or a
concert if we …… (pass) our examinations successfully. 7. You …… (do) a lot of your work
by the end of this month. 8. In a year's time he …… (take) to some more serious sort of job. 9. I
…… (go) away as soon as I …… (speak) to him. 10. By the end of this month I …… (finish)
reading «The Picture of Dorian Grey», and I …… (begin) to read «Jane Eyre». 11. If you do
not make a note of it, you …… (forget) it by tomorrow. 12. By this time next year I ……
(leave) school and …… (be) in Glasgow. 13. I …… (get) through the greater part of the work
when you come.
Ex. 231. Complete the sentences using a suitable modifier of time among those given below.
1. We hope our luggage will have arrived ...; 2. They will have become worst enemies ...;
3. Everything will have been ready ...; 4. He will have been in film industry for years ...; 5. We
shall have packed our suitcases long before ...; 6. The children will have decorated the fir-
tree ...; 7. The doctor will have examined his last patient ...; 8. They will have made some
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arrangements for the boy ...; 9. People will have forgotten him and his book long before ...; 10.
She will have done the shopping before ...; 11. He will have looked through many books
before...; 12. They will have arrived at some agreement before...;
a) before the train starts; b) before he is fifty; c) before they spend a week; d) by the time
the children come back from school; e) by 10 o'clock; f) the taxi comes; g) before they leave
England forever; h) by 3 p.m.; i) he comes back from his office; j) he dies; k) the conference is
over; l) he finds some useful information.
Ex. 233. Translate the sentences into English using the Future Indefinite, the Future Continuous
and the Future Perfect.
1. Он вернется домой к 15 августа. 2. Через неделю в это время наш теплоход будет
приближаться к берегам Кубы. 3. Я буду ждать вас завтра в это же время. 4. Через два
дня студенты начнут сдавать экзамены. 5. Не приставай к нему, он очень волнуется:
завтра в это время он будет давать свой первый концерт. 6. Надеюсь, к 10 часам вечера
концерт уже закончится, и через полчаса дети будут уже дома. 7. Мы уберем квартиру и
накроем на стол до того, как придут гости. 8. Он говорит, что придет на вокзал
проводить нас. 9. –Что вы будете делать завтра в это время? – Буду давать свой первый
урок в школе. 10. Строители закончат новую линию метро к 10 мая. 11. Убери свою
комнату прежде, чем поедешь за город. 12. Он все поймет раньше, чем ты начнешь свои
объяснения.

THE FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS TENSE

БУДУЩЕЕ ПЕРФЕКТНО-ДЛИТЕЛЬНОЕ ВРЕМЯ
Будущее перфектно-длительное время подчеркивает, что действие, которое уже длится
сейчас, все еще будет продолжаться до определенного момента в будущем.
Для образования этой грамматической формы используется вспомогательный
глагол to be в форме будущего перфектного времени (will / shall have been) и причастие
I (Participle I) смыслового глагола для всех лиц и чисел:
I, we shall have been doing something.
You, they, he, she, it will have been doing something.
I’ll have been going; we’ll have been studying; they will have been talking; you will have been
reading; he will have been doing; she will have been cooking; it will have been raining
By the end of next month she will have been teaching for twenty years.
By the time they reach York, they will have been travelling for four hours.
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
Будущее перфектно-длительное время употребляется для выражения длительного
будущего действия, которое начнется ранее другого будущего действия или момента и
будет еще продолжаться в этот момент. Характерным для данного времени является
использование предлогов by и for:
By tonight I’ll have been working for seven hours.
By this time next week, he’ll have been working on this book for a year.
Обратите внимание, что the Future Perfect Continuous может употребляться только с
глаголами, которые сами по себе выражают длительное действие, такими, как: to learn, to
lie, to live, to rain, to sit, to wait, to work, to study, to travel, to write, to listen, to watch и др.
EXERCISES

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Ex. 235. Read and translate the sentences. Comment on the use of the Future Perfect
Continuous.
1. – Do you think you'll be tired in the evening? –Yes, I'll have already been working for
eight hours. 2. By this time tomorrow I’ll have been travelling for twelve hours. 3. By the time
you get here the people will have been waiting for an hour already. 4. By May, he'll have been
riding that bike for five years. 5. By Christmas, I'll have been working for this company for
twenty years. 6. They will have been sitting here for 20 minutes when I come. 7. In ten minutes'
time I shall have been hanging around here for exactly four hours! 8. When they finish drawing
I will have been waiting for them for 30 minutes. 9. Tomorrow it will be a month as they have
been working on this project. 10. When the boss sees me, I will have been waiting for him for 2
hours. 11. He will have been repairing his car for two weeks on Wednesday. 12. He will have
been working on his book for a year soon.
Ex.236. Make these sentences negative and interrogative.
1. In 15 minutes Father will have been working in the garden for three hours. 2. Next
year Jim will have been studying history for 5 years. 3. In a month they will have been
travelling abroad for a year. 4. The workers will have been restoring the building for a year in
autumn. 5. Next summer I'll have been teaching for 10 years in this school. 6. The children will
have been sleeping for two hours by the time the parents come home. 7. By the time the
manager turns up, the customers will have been waiting for him for several hours. 8. He
complains that by May he will have been reading «War and Peace» for five months. 9. I shall
have been staying here just a year this July.
Ex. 237. Supply the Future Perfect Continuous Tense of the verbs in brackets.
1. Next year we …… (study) English for three years. 2. In summer my brother ……
(travel) in Siberia for a year. 3. In two years my friend's father …… (work) at the factory for 30
years. 4. It …… (snow) for a week tomorrow. 5. Next year she …… (give) music lessons for
twenty years. 6. In a month he …… (play) football for seven years. 7. In ten minutes they ……
(discuss) this question for three hours. 8. In September they …… (build) their country house for
2 years. 9. In two months she …… (work) at school for ten years. 10. In half an hour they ……
(write) a test-paper for two hours. 11. The play …… (run) for a year in May. 12. In March 2010
she …… (dance) on this stage for fifteen years. 13. Tomorrow it …… (rain) heavily for almost
a week. 14. He …… (study) in London for two years when I come here. 15. He …… (teach)
German for two years when I begin to teach English. 16. By next July she …… (live) here for
five years. 17. At six o'clock I …… (work) for five hours. 18. I …… (work) at the library for 3
hours when you come there.
Ex.238. Translate into English.
1. На будущий год будет 10 лет, как она работает в больнице. 2. Через два дня
будет ровно год, как я учу испанский язык. 3. Через неделю будет три года, как они
строят кинотеатр в нашем районе. 4. Будущим летом будет пять лет, как наша группа
работает над этой проблемой. 5. На будущий год исполнится 6 лет, как он играет в
хоккей в этой команде. 6. Через несколько дней будет целый год, как он пишет эту книгу.
7. В августе будет два года, как он пишет портрет своей жены. 8. Через 20 минут будет 3
часа, как студенты пишут сочинение. 9. К первому сентября этого года я уже десять лет
буду работать в этом университете. 10. В июле будет год, как они женаты. 11. К тому
времени, как ты проснешься завтра утром, мы уже три часа будем лететь над Тихим
океаном. 12. К маю будет пять лет, как он водит эту машину. 13. Они будут
экспериментировать в этой области уже много лет к концу тысячелетия. 14. К тому
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времени, как приедет полиция, детектив уже два часа будет изучать место происшествия.
15. К тому времени как встанет солнце завтра утром, мы уже два часа будем лететь над
Атлантическим океаном. 16. К первому сентября этого года я уже десять лет буду
изучать английский язык. 17. Ей понадобится отдых. Она весь день будет работать. 18. К
концу года мы будем жить в Москве уже двадцать лет. 19. Когда приедет полиция, Эрик
уже три часа будет ехать в Техас. 20. К тому времени как дети вернутся из школы, их
мама уже несколько часов будет работать в саду. 21. В июле будет год, как я живу в этом
городе.
Ex. 239. Supply the Future Perfect or the Future Perfect Continuous. Sometimes both are
possible.
1. They …… (complete) the new bridge by the end of the year. 2. By the end of the
week we …… (wait) seventeen months for our telephone to be repaired. 3. I hope you ……
(finish) this report by the end of the day. 4. We …… (fly) nonstop for fifteen hours before we
get to Calcutta. 5. She …… (leave) for work before the children get home from school. 6. By
this time next year he …… (write) his memories. 7. Do you know that your sister …… (work)
for this company for ten years by next month? 8. They …… (be married) for twenty five years
next year. 9. How long they …… (look) for a flat by next Monday? 10. Do you realize that on
August 15 we …… (live) in this house for fifty years? 11. The workers …… (complete) work
on the great dam by the end of this decade. 12. She …… (come) from work before the children
go to school. 13. Radio waves from Earth …… (travel) for light years before anyone picks
them up.
Ex. 240. Put the verbs in the brackets in one of the following tenses: the Present Indefinite, the
Present Continuous, the Present Perfect, the Future Indefinite, the Future Continuous, the
Future Perfect, and the Future Perfect Continuous.
1. I …… (wait) for you at the hotel at midday tomorrow. 2. All the time you are toiling
in the office next week, I …… (enjoy) myself on the beach! 3. "Don't worry," said the doctor,
"Your bones …… (mend) nicely in a few days." 4. I …… (finish) everything by the time you
get back tomorrow. 5. I …… (have) an operation then, so don't come until some weeks later. 6.
I wonder what I …… (do) at this time tomorrow. 7. I hope you …… (work) at this time
tomorrow. 8. Please show me the painting when you …… (complete) it. 9. I …… (live) here
twenty years next September. 10. When you …… (do) your homework, pay particular attention
to neatness. 11. When you …… (live) in London as long as I, you will know its geography
fairly well. 12. I …… (see) you next week? I'd like to know for certain. 13. When you ...
(explain) the situation to him, come and tell me what he …… (say). 14. While you …… (have)
your bath, I will prepare a meal. 15. I …… (hold) an important conference from six to eight,
don't let anyone disturb us then. 16. When mankind …… (grow) up, everyone will be both kind
and intelligent. 17. The clock is broken but I …… (have) it repaired next week. 18. While you
…… (rest), I will read to you from a good book. 19. He will want to know what you …… (do)
for these last three years. 20. The aspect of the city …… (change) considerably by A.D. 2100.
21. I shall be content when I …… (achieve) my aim, but not before. 22. …… (you, write) all
your letters by six o'clock? 23. Do you think they …… (all, sleep) when we arrive? 24. I'll read
the paper while I …… (wait) for him. 25. In a minute I …… (wait) here for three hours! 26.
This wheel will be turning faster while that one …… (slow) down. 27. What I …… (say) to
him when I see him tomorrow? 28. Come back after you …… (wipe) your shoes on the mat.
29. You will know more about life when you …… (live) longer. 30. "I shall arrive about ten."
"Right, I …… (keep) an eye open for you then." 31. We …… (oil) the guns, then we'll put
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them away. 32. You …… (stay) here until next year? 33. "What you …… (do) next week?" "I
shall be hard at work." 34. When you …… (go) to see Charles again? 35. Tomorrow, while
the ship …… (heave) up and down, you …… (hold) your stomach and groaning! 36. You ……
(witness) many things by the time you die. 37. When you …… (milk) the cows, bring the milk
in here. 38. I …… (see) the Manager tomorrow and I'll remind him of that important point. 39.
Don't touch the lamp until you …… (switch) off at the mains.

REVISION OF FUTURES
Exercise 241. Identify the tenses, and then match them to the correct descriptions.
1. I like these shoes. I’ll buy them. a. for offers, promises, threats

2. They will have eaten lunch by 2 b. action which will definitely happen in the
o’clock this afternoon. future as a result of a routine or arrangement

3. I’m going to open my own c. for plans, intentions or ambitions we have

business in the future. for the future

4. This time tomorrow I’ll be d. predictions about the future

taking my driving test.

5. By the time Jack finishes the e. asking politely about someone’s plans for
race, he will have been running the near future
for 2 hours.

6. Everyone believes he will win f. action which will be finished before a

the competition. stated future time

7. I’ll tell Paul about the party. I’ll g. to emphasise the duration of an action
be seeing him at work anyway. up to a certain time in the future

8. Will you be speaking to Rob h. action which will be in progress at a

later? I’ve got a message for him. stated future time

9. Look at them! They are going to i. on-the-spot decision

catch the thieves!

10. Since you are tired, I’ll cook j. predictions when there is evidence that
dinner tonight. something will happen in the near future

Ex. 242. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future tense.
1. Your house is very small. I know. I …… (move) to a bigger house next year. 2. I have
got a new job! Wonderful! I …… (call) Mum and tell her the good news.3. How old is your
daughter? She …… (be) 14 next week. 4. I must phone Julia. Well, don’t phone her now. She
…… (sleep). 5. Have you been living here long? Yes. By next month I …… (live) here for 10
years. 6. Are you having a party next weekend? Yes. I hope I …… (finish) decorating the
house by then. 7. What are your plans for tonight? Well, I …… (meet) Steve at 8 o’clock. 8. I
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must buy some bread. You’d better hurry. The shops …… (close) in half an hour. 9. Shall I call
you at 10 o’clock tomorrow? No. I …… (leave) for work then. 10. Are you coming to the
disco on Friday night? I can’t. I …… (study) for my exam then. 11. Are you excited about
going to California? Yes! This time tomorrow I …… (fly) across the Atlantic.12. It’s 7 o’clock.
Yes, John …… (leave) the office by now. 13. There’s somebody at the door. Oh, that …… (be)
a postman. 14. I’ve left my jacket at home. I …… (go) back and get it for you. 15. Have you
booked a taxi to get you to the airport? Yes, it …… (come) at 8 a.m. 16. Are you nervous about
the interview? Yes. This time tomorrow I …… (talk) to the managing director.
Ex. 245. Translate into English.
1. Джек поедет в аэропорт на такси. 2. В следующем семестре мы прочитаем много
книг. 3. На следующей неделе он будет чаще заходить к нам. 4. В следующем месяце мы
будем часто посещать выставки. 5. Завтра в пять часов ты будешь играть в хоккей. 6. К
этому часу она поговорит с шефом. 7. Завтра в семь часов она будет танцевать. 8. Разве
ты не будешь завтра работать над французским в двенадцать часов утра? 9. Разве ты не
сделаешь перевод к трем? 10. Она будет делать доклад завтра в три часа? 11. Они сделают
доклад на той неделе. 12. Что вы будете делать вечером? 13. Когда я буду студентом, я
буду каждый день ходить в библиотеку. 14. Поезд отправляется через пятнадцать минут.
15. Я никогда не опоздаю на ваши лекции. 16. Вы когда-нибудь придете вовремя? 17. Она
сможет приготовить обед сама? 18. Они приведут завтра домой друзей. 19. Вечером будет
сильный дождь. 20. Завтра к вечеру дождь прекратится. 21. Он нам снова скоро позвонит.
22. Он больше никогда не придет. 23. К трем он будет здесь. 24. В три часа мы не будем
вам звонить. 25. Мы не будем обсуждать больше с вами никакие проблемы.
Ex. 246. Translate into English.
1. Он будет изучать немецкий язык в следующем году. 2. Он будет изучать
немецкий язык уже 4 года, когда он поступит в институт. 3. Он будет заниматься
английским, когда ты придешь. 4. Он выучит эти глаголы к тому времени, когда ты
вернешься завтра. 5. Мы прочитаем эту книгу скоро. 6. Мы прочитаем эту книгу завтра к
3 часам. 7. Мы прочитаем эту книгу к тому времени, когда вернется мистер Смит. 8. Мы
будем читать эту книгу завтра в это же время. 9. Мы будем читать эту книгу уже 2 часа
завтра, когда вы позвоните. 10. Мы будем обедать через час. 11. Мы будем обедать, когда
они придут. 12. Мы будем обедать уже полчаса, когда ты заедешь за нами. 13. Мы
пообедаем к 3 часам дня. 14. Мы пообедаем скоро. 15. Мы пообедаем завтра к этому
времени.

DIFFERENT WAYS OF EXPRESSING THE

FUTURE
1. THE PRESENT SIMPLE (INDEFINITE) TENSE
1. Настоящее неопределенное время используется для передачи будущих действий,
которые происходят по расписанию (отправление и прибытие различных видов
транспорта, расписание занятий, начало спектаклей, концертов, для описания маршрутов,
туристических поездок и путешествий).
Uncle Ben leaves tonight. The train starts at 10 p.m.
We have a meeting every day next week.
According to the brochure, we stay in Rome for five days and then fly to Athens.
The UN General Assembly opens in New York this month.
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 Our next lesson is on Thursday.
We set off early tomorrow morning in Ken’s car.
2. Мы также используем только настоящее время в придаточных предложениях времени
и условия после таких союзов, как when, after, before, till, until, as soon as, if, etc.
If he comes, I’ll let you know. Please start when you are ready. We won’t start
until everyone arrives. Lock the door after you finally leave.
Обратите внимание, что иногда, чтобы подчеркнуть результативность действия, после
этих союзов используется не the Present Simple, а the Present Perfect.
We won’t start until everyone has arrived. I’ll let you know when I have arranged
everything.

2. THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS (PROGRESSIVE) TENSE

Настоящее длительное время используется для передачи будущих действий, которые
были запланированы или обговорены заранее.
I’m meeting Bill next week. They’re getting married in June. I’m staying at the
Ritz. I have already booked a room. What are you doing tomorrow? We are having lunch
with the Smiths. Are you going to the post office?
Ex. 247. Use either the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.
Charles Dearborn is the managing director of Ramplus Computers, an international company
with its main offices in London. Mr. Dearborn has a busy life. Describe his schedule for the next
week. Use the following verbs:
to leave, to arrive, to speak, to visit, to open, to meet, to have, to go.
● Monday. London 9.30. Madrid 12.40. International conference.
● Tuesday. Madrid 7.40. Athens 13.55. Ramplus offices.
● Wednesday. Athens 8.15. Milan 12.35. New Ramplus factory.
● Thursday. Milan 10.10. Strasbourg 11.15. President of the Common Market.
● Friday. Strasbourg 10.45. The Hague 11.40. Discussions with the Dutch Minister.
● Saturday. The Hague 9.30. Stockholm 12.25. Computer Show.

3. TO BE GOING TO DO SOMETHING
Данная конструкция на русский язык переводится словосочетанием “собираться что-
либо сделать” и передает намерение совершить действие или уверенность в его
совершении.
Для образования этой грамматической формы используется вспомогательный
глагол to be в форме настоящего времени (am, is, are), причастие I (Participle I)
смыслового глагола для всех лиц и чисел и полный инфинитив смыслового глагола (т.е. с
частицей to)
I am going to do smth; You, we, they are going to do smth; He, she, it is going to do smth.
I am going to buy a new dress today. They are going to visit Rome and Paris. She is going to
clean the flat.
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
1. Данная модель часто используется для того, чтобы “предсказать” какое-либо будущее
событие, особенно если мы видим явные признаки того, что это событие произойдет или
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 Look out! She is going to faint! Look at those black clouds. It is going to rain. Andrew
and Margaret are going to get married in May. James is going to be a tall man because his
father’s height is almost two meters!
2. Для передачи намерения совершить действие. В данном случае to be going to do smth
является синонимом will do smth, но используется, в основном, в разговорной речи.
I’m going to practice the piano for two hours this evening. I’m going to be successful one day.
3. Для передачи запланированного действия в будущем (наряду с the Present Continuous
и the Future Continuous).
We’re going to spend the winter in Australia. = We’re spending the winter in Australia. =
We’ll be spending the winter in Australia.
Ex. 248. Open the brackets using either to be going to do smth or will do smth.
Mr. Smith is driving. His wife is sitting next to him.
He: Where (we spend) are we going to spend the night?
She: Cardiff. I’ve booked us in at the Angel Hotel. Why do you ask?
He: That’s another thirty miles away. We (run) …… out of petrol before we get there. I
(stop) …… at the next petrol station.
Half an hour later.
She: This road goes on forever.
He: We (get) …… stuck. The car’s stopping. We (have to) …… walk.
She: Come on then. Perhaps someone (give) …… us a lift.
He: Not a petrol station in sight and look at those black clouds. It (rain) …….
She: Look! A car’s coming. I (wave) …… to the driver.
He: Oh, good! He’s slowing down. He (stop) …… .

4. TO BE TO DO SMTH
Данная конструкция является эквивалентом модального глагола must для будущего
времени и на русский язык переводится “должен, обязан, надо, нужно и т.д.” и передает
долженствование на основе предварительной договоренности, при этом указание на
будущее не обязательно.
Для образования этой грамматической формы используется вспомогательный
глагол to be в форме настоящего времени (am, is, are) и полный инфинитив смыслового
глагола (т.е. с частицей to)
I am to do smth; You, we, they are to do smth; He, she, it is to do smth.
I am to help my mum about the house. They are to repair this road. She is to be here at
seven sharp. The prime minister is to visit France
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
1. Данная модель часто используется в прессе, на радио и телевидении при рассказе о
будущих официальных событиях (встречах на высшем уровне, различных переговорах,
конференциях, визитах официальных лиц и т.д.)
NATO representatives are to meet in Geneva in September.
The President is to visit Spain next week.
The conference is to take place in the main building of the university.
2. Для передачи приказаний, инструкций, назначений, то есть действий, которые были
запланированы заранее и должны быть выполнены.

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 You are to take three tablets twice a day. I’ve had a letter from home. I am to go back at
once. Who is to do the talking today? The train is to arrive on time. The medicine is to be
taken after meals.
3. Данная модель может выражать запрещение совершить действие и в этом случае
переводится на русский язык “нельзя, не смей, не должен, не следует”.
You are not to tell him anything about our plans. He is not to treat his kids like that!
You are not to talk to your father like this! You are not to leave school without my permission.
Ex. 250. Write these newspaper headlines as full sentences using the Present Continuous or to
be to. Don’t forget to use articles!
1. Gas prices going up in November. 2. New London conference centre to open soon. 3.
World leaders to meet next month. 4. Dock strike starting tomorrow. 5. Prime Minister to visit
Greece in August. 6. Queen leaving for Australia tomorrow. 7. Chinese tourists arriving in
Britain next Saturday. 8. Shoe factory to close. 9. European games to take place next year. 10.
Three new players joining Liverpool.

5. TO BE ABOUT TO DO SMTH
Данная конструкция служит для передачи действий в самом ближайшем будущем и на
русский язык переводится “что-то вот-вот произойдет, еще секунда и что-то
случится”.
Для образования этой грамматической формы используется вспомогательный
глагол to be в форме настоящего времени (am, is, are), предлог about и полный
инфинитив смыслового глагола (т.е. с частицей to)
I am about to do smth; You, we, they are about to do smth; He, she, it is about to do
smth.
УПОТРЕБЛЕНИЕ
Данная модель используется для передачи действия, которое произойдет в ближайшем
будущем, буквально через мгновение, однако при наличии явных признаков того, что это
событие произойдет.
Look! The race is just about to start. Be careful! This tree is about to fall down! Will
you make some tea? The kettle is about to boil. He is about to jump in the pool himself.
You’ll have to hurry. The train is just about to leave. I can’t talk now. I am about to go out

Ex. 251. For each situation, say what is about to happen. Use these verbs:
to boil, to explode, to fall, to retire, to ring, to start, to overtake
1. A small fire has started in a corner of the factory. One of the workers has run to the
alarm bell. His finger is on the button. What is about to happen?
2. A lorry has been behind a tractor which is going very slowly. At last there is some
straight, open road in front and there is no traffic coming in the opposite direction. What is
about to happen?
3. A cook is heating some water in the saucepan. The water is getting hotter and hotter. Its
temperature is 95 C°. What is about to happen?
4. A number of runners are going to take part in a race. They are all standing ready. The
starter is holding a pistol. What is about to happen?
5. Two men are cutting down a tree. They have almost cut through it now. What is about
to happen?

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 6. The manager of the Royal Hotel is quite old now. This is his last week in the job. What
is about to happen?
7. There’s a bomb on the bottom floor of an empty building. A clock is ticking. There are
only a few seconds left before zero. What is about to happen?

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