k you very much.: Have you got any definite plans for the future?: Oh, yes. I'm going to make a television serial about pop singers. It's going to be a screen version of a novel which is a great success with the reading public just now.: Are you going to work with the same team?: Yes, it's going to be the same team, actually. We're all interested in making another film together.: And when are you starting work on the film?: We have actually started. We spent a month interviewing different singers, but that's only a beginning, of course. We've got to do a lot in the next few months.: Well, that was all very interesting. You've made great progress these last few years, and I wish you every success with your new film. Good luck!: Thanks. p align="justify">. At an Industrial Exhibition.Antonov is an engineer from a Moscow factory which is taking part in an industrial exhibition in Sokolniki Park. Mr Bennett, a businessman from Canada, is talking to Antonov, who's working at the exhibition as a guide.: Have you seen our new model, Boris?: Yes, and I must say it's a very up-to-date design. My congratulations!: Thanks I'm happy to hear that.: We're interested in buying some of these machines for our factories.: Are you? How many would you like to buy?: I can't give you a definite answer now, I think it may be quite a big order. Would you like to visit the factory and talk to the Director General?: I'd love to if you could arrange it soon, because I'm leaving Moscow next Saturday.: No problem, Mr Bennett.: Good. Thank you ever so much. p align="justify"> Task 9. Fill in the missing remarks .. A: May I speak to Mr Bell? B: ___: Could I leave a message for him? B: ___
. A: Is this 347-5166? B: ___: This is Buchnev from the Russian University. B: ___
. А: ___: Sorry. The line is busy. p align="justify">. A: Sorry. Mr. Foot is on the line. Will you hold on, please?: ___ p align="justify">. A: ___: I will call back later. p align="justify">. A: Sorry. Mr. Bradley is not available. Would you like to leave a message?: ___ 7. A: Sorry. There is no reply at his number.: ___ p align="justify">. A: May I have extension 75, please?: ___: Well, yes, if it doesn't take too long. p align="justify">. A: You've got the wrong number.: ___ A: That is all right. p align="justify">. A: ___: This is 520-4824. But there is no one by the name of Scott here.EXERCISESRevision:
В· Present Simple
В· Present Continuous
Exercise 1. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple Tense. p align="justify">. What time ___ the banks___ (close) in Britain? 2. I have a car but I (not/use) it very often. 3. "Where ___ your father ____ (come from)?" "He (come from) Ireland." 4. "What___ you ___ (do)?" "I ____ (be) a personnel manager". 5. He _____ (not/approve) your behavior. 6. The swimming bath (open) at 9.00 and _____ (close) at 20.00 every day. 7. "I never ______ (complain) of anything. Rita (not/complain) either. "" Oh, but she (do). "8. Who _____ (come) here most often? 9. Lots of people _____ (enter) this University every year. 10. He usually _____ (get up) early because he _____ (hate) being late to his office.2. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Continuous Tense. p align="justify"> 1. Look! It (rain). 2. He is on holiday. He (not/work) today. 3. You (make) a lot of noise. 4. "What ___ you (do) at the moment? Can you help me with my project? "" Oh, I am busy just now. I (fix) my mixer. But if you can wait .... "5. What ___ you (talk) about? 6. What ___ you (wait for)? 7. Why ___ you (sit) here? 8. "What ___ Tom (do)? Why ___ he (not/practice)? "" He (have) some rest ". p align="justify"> Exercise 3. Make the following sentences negative and put the questions to the underlined words. p align="justify">. The higher education sector provides a variety of courses up to degree and postgraduate degree level, and careers out research. 2. I am having a rest after the interview. 3. They receive a state grant of money, which covers most of their expenses including the cost of accommodation. 4. These universities require any formal academic qualifications to study for a degree. 5. Students are working at their reports now. 6. Many post-graduates have heavy bank loans or are working to pay their way to a higher degree. p align="justify"> Exercise 4. Use Present Simple or Present Progressive Tense. p align="justify">. It often rains/is raining in this part of the world. p align="justify">. Take your umbrella. It rain/is raining ..
. I don't know Spanish, but I am learning/learn it now. p align="justify"> 4. John is still working/still works in the garden. p align="justify">. Usua...
