UNIT 11.

TRAVELLING IN THE FUTURE

Exercise 1. Complete the sentence with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. I don't think he (win) ___________ the next election.
2. I'm sure they (not score) ___________ another goal.
3. The airport (be) ___________ busy in August.
4. it/ snow) ___________ this year?
5. (you/ able) ___________ find a good job when you leave school?
6. Who do you think (win) ___________ the next World Cup?
7. Please remind me of my visit to the dentist tomorrow. I hope I (not forget) ___________ it.
8. The bus is late. I have a feeling. It (not arrive) ___________ before 5 o'clock.
9. Let's purchase at the supermarket. Coke (be) ___________ cheaper.
10. Jane knows Maths well. She (help) ___________ you.
Exercise 2. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets in simple future.
1. If you do that again, I (tell) ___________ your mum.
2. I'm hungry! Well, I (get) ___________ you something to eat.
3. I don't think that we (have) ___________ a barbecue today.
4. In 2300, the world (be) ___________ full of robots.
5. She (not/ stay) ___________ if you're not here.
6. We (have) ___________ any time to go shopping?
7. We probably (not/ see) ___________ any tigers at the zoo today.
8. In the future, air pollution (be) ___________ worse than it is today.
9. I'm sure that we (see) ___________ the Queen today.
10. You (be) ___________ 11 years old next month.
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences using Future simple tense.
1. What you ______________ (do) when you graduate from the university?
2. The airport ______________ (be) busy in August.
3. ______________ (it snow) this year?
4. ______________ (you/ able) find a good job when you leave school?
5. Who do you think ______________ (win) the next World Cup?
6. Next week we ______________ (have) many kinds of examinations. It ______________ (be) a very
busy week, I think.
7. In the future, most of Vietnamese people ______________ (be able) ______________ (speak) English
well.
8. Nam is a hard-working student. He ______________ (pass) the exam easily this year.
9. The bus is late. It ______________ (not arrive) before 5 o'clock.
10. Let's purchase at the supermarket. Coke ______________ (be) cheaper.
Exercise 4. Put the verbs into the correct future simple tense.
1. Where (the students / meet) ____________________ tomorrow?
2. (your parents / buy) ____________________ a new car in the next two weeks?
3. It’s cold outside. I think I (wear) ____________________ a warm jacket today.
4. My friends (not play) ____________________ chess with me tomorrow.
5. In the future, humans (not do) ____________________ the housework.
6. I don’t think my sister (be) ____________________ late for school.
7. My daughter (be) ____________________ sixteen next week.
8. We (move) ____________________ to our new flat next Sunday.
9. He promises he (lend) ____________________ me his laptop.
10. (you / open) ____________________ the window for me, please?
Exercise 5. Circle the correct answers.
1. Rich people will (choose/chose) to travel to other planets for then' holidays.
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2. This small robot will help you (to clean/to cleaning) your house carefully.
3. We (will/don’t) have driverless cars in 2030.
4. Will electric cars (be/are) popular?
5. They will (send/sending) the letter of request to the government soon.
6. Scientists will find numerous sources of renewable energy in the (past/future).
7. My dad is going to (install/installing) a solar panel on the roof of my house next week.
8. (Although/Because of) electric motorbikes are expensive, people are advised to ride them to reduce
pollution.
9. (In spite of/Although) his illness, John took a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
10. If your bike is broken, you can use (mine/my) bike because I’m not using it now.
Exercise 6. Circle the correct answers.
1. I have to revise tonight because we are having/ will have an exam tomorrow.
2. I am remembering/ will remember this day for the rest of my life!
3. Do you go/ Are you going to Australia next Christmas?
4. I’m sure you are passing/ will pass your driving test. Don’t worry.
5. If you want me to. I will complain/ am going to complain to the manager about it.
6. Oscar says he is doing/ will do the washing-up after dinner.
7. I’m a bit scared because I am seeing/ will see the dentist this afternoon.
8. What are you going to do/ do you do this evening?
9. Shall you tell/ Will you tell Paul I’m sorry about yesterday?
10. My dad will grow/ is going to grow a beard, but my mum doesn’t like the idea.
Exercise 7. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of the simple future.
1. The film _____________ at 10:30 p.m. (end)
2. Taxes _____________ next month. (increase)
3. I _____________ your email address. (not/ remember)
4. Why _____________ me your car? (you/not/ lend)
5. _____________ the window, please? I can’t reach. (you/ open)
6. The restaurant was terrible! I _____________ there again. (not/ eat)
7. Jake _____________ his teacher for help. (not/ ask)
8. I _____________ to help you. (try)
9. Where is your ticket? The train _____________ in 10 minutes. (arrive)
10. While the cat’s away, the mice _____________. (play)
11. I (do) _____________ it for you tomorrow.
12. My father (call) _____________ you in 5 minutes.
13. We believe that she (recover) _____________ from her illness soon.
14. I promise I (return) _____________ to school on time.
15. If it rains, he (stay) _____________ at home.
Exercise 8. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form of the simple future.
1. I'm afraid I _____________ (not/ be) able to come tomorrow.
2. Because of the train strike, the meeting _____________ (not/ take) place at 9 o'clock.
3. A: “Go and tidy your room.”
B: “I _____________ (not/ do) it!”
4. If it rains, we _____________ (not/ go) to the beach.
5. In my opinion, she _____________ (not/ pass) the exam.
6. A: “I'm driving to the party, would you like a lift?”
B: “Okay, I _____________ (not/ take) the bus, I'll come with you.”
7. He _____________ (not/ buy) the car, if he can't afford it.
8. I've tried everything, but he _____________ (not/ eat).
9. According to the weather forecast, it _____________ (not/ snow) tomorrow.
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10. A: “I'm really hungry.”
B: “In that case we _____________ (not/ wait) for John.
Exercise 9. Give the possessive pronoun of the word in the brackets to complete the sentence.
1. This book is (you) _________.
2. The ball is (I) _________.
3. The blue car is (we) _________.
4. The ring is (she) _________.
5. We met Paul and Jane last night. This house is (they) _________.
6. The luggage is (he) _________.
7. The pictures are (she) _________.
8. There is a bird in our garden. The nest is (it) _________.
9. This cat is (we) _________.
10. This was not my fault. It was (you) _________.
Exercise 10. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.
1. Is this cup _________ (your/yours)?
2. The coffee is _________ (my/mine).
3. That coat is _________ (my/mine).
4. We should take _________ (our/ours) coats.
5. That is _________ (my/mine) car.
6. The new car is _________ (their/theirs).
7. Is the flat _________ (her/hers)?
8. The grey scarf is _________ (my/mine).
9. He dropped _________ (my/mine) bag.
10. That red bike is _________ (our/ours).
Exercise 11. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. When he was 8 years old, he had an accident and broke _________ leg.
A. mine B. he C. his D. him
2. The teacher gave the students _________ homework.
A. they B. their C. theirs D. them
3. This is a picture of Picasso. Do you like _________?
A. them B. their C. theirs D. they
4. This isn't your chair. It's _________.
A. my B. me C. I D. mine
5. I want to find _________ key. I cannot go home without it.
A. me B. my C. I D. mine
6. How many people are there in _________ family?
A. you B. your C. yours D. you're
7. My jacket is on the chair, _________ is on the table.
A. she B. her C. hers D. she's
8. This is Mr and Mrs. Simth, those are _________ children.
A. they B. them C. theirs D. their
9. That isn't _________ mobile phone.
A. Lan B. Lan's C. Lans D. Lan is
10. I will present _________ idea to the company tomorrow.
A. mine B. my C. me D. I
11. The mother cat and _________ kittens napped in the sunshine.
A. his B. your C. hers D. her
12. I like some cream on _________ coffee.
A. my B. mine C. your D. our
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13. _________ grandfather used to take us fishing.
A. Mine B. My C. Our D. Ours
14. Elaine bought _________ dress at the mall.
A. yours B. mine C. her D. hers
15. The car lost _________ rear bumper in an accident.
A. it's B. its C. his D. Her
Exercise 12. Choose the correct completion in the brackets.
1. A: Excuse me. Is this (your/ yours) ________________ umbrella?
B: I don’t have an umbrella. Ask Ken. Perhaps it is (him/ his) ________________.
2. A: When do (your/ yours) ________________ begin?
B: September 2nd. How about (your/ yours) ________________? When do (your/yours)
________________ begin?
A: (My/ Mine) ________________ begin on August 23rd.
3. A: Nick really likes (his/ him) ________________ new bicycle. It is very light and fast. How do you
like (your/ yours) ________________?
B: (My/ Mine) ________________ is cheap, but it's very reliable.
4. A: Mary, (your/ yours) ________________ spaghetti sauce is delicious!
B: Thank you, but it’s not as good as (your/ yours) ________________.
A: Oh, no. (Your/ Yours) ________________ is much better. It tastes as good as Anna’s.
B: Do you like Anna’s spaghetti sauce? I think (her/ hers) ________________ is too salty.
A: Maybe. (My/ Mine) ________________ mother makes good spaghetti and good sauce. (Her/ Hers)
________________ is thick and rich.
B: In truth, making spaghetti sauces is easy, but everyone's sauce is just a little different.
Exercise 13. Circle the correct answer.
1. I forgot my books so I had to use (her/ hers/ she).
2. Kelly and Mandy lives with (their/ theirs) parents in a cottage in Australia.
3. Is this your purse? - No, it belongs to Jane. It’s (her/ hers).
4. My motorbike runs on solar energy. What about (your/ yours)?
5. We live in a flat. (Our/ Ours) is spacious and cozy.
6. Brian will be 10 years old this May. (He/ His) birthday is on the 20th of May.
7. Those are my classmates. (Their/ Theirs) houses are near my house.
8. My sister and I love travelling on (our/ ours) driverless car so much.
9. My dream is to live in a house under the sea, but (him/ his) is not the same.
10. His favourite means of transport is a flying car, but (her/ hers) is a skyTrain.
Exercise 14. Underline the correct subject pronouns.
1. My brother and I/me get along well with each other.
2. She /Her is mowing the lawn in the garden now.
3. Can we/us go to the cinema, daddy?
4. Her/She and John played chess in the afternoon.
5. My mother and me/I will travel to India tomorrow.
6. Amanda and him/he arrived at the airport at 9 p.m.
7. Can we/us help you with your project?
8. Her/She and I/me usually spend an hour in the library on Fridays.
9. It/They is looking for its bone.
10. Him /He and me /I are excited to go fishing.
Exercise 15. Circle the correct answers.
A: Mary, (your/ yours) spaghetti sauce is delicious!
B: Thank you, but it’s not as good as (your/ yours).
A: Oh, no. (Your/ Yours) is much better. It tastes as good as Anna’s.
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B: Do you like Anna’s spaghetti sauce? I think (her/ hers) is too salty.
A: Maybe. (My/ Mine) mother makes good spaghetti sauce too. (Her/ Hers) is thick and rick.
B: In truth, making spaghetti sauce is easy, but everyone’s sauce is just a little different.
A: Nick really likes (his/ him) new bicycle. It is very light and fast. How do you like (your/ yours)?
B: (My/ Mine) is cheap, but it’s very reliable.
A: Excuse me. Is this (your/ yours) umbrella?
B: I don’t have an umbrella. Ask Ken. Perhaps it is (him/ his).
A: When do (your/ yours) classes begin?
B: September 2nd. How about (your/ yours)? When do (your/ yours) begin?
A: (My/ Mine) begin on August 23rd.
Exercise 16. Circle the correct answers.
1. Maybe he ____________ stay at home.
A. stay B. will stay C. will stays D. stays
2. There ____________ a good film on TV tomorrow night.
A. be B. will is C. will be D. is
3. ____________ Thomas come to your birthday party next weekend?
A. Will B. Is C. Does D. Do
4. Will your daughter be ten next week? - Yes, she ____________.
A. won’t B. is C. does D. will
5. ____________ you carry this bag for me, please?
A. Do B. Are C. Will D. Shall
6. What will you eat for lunch ____________?
A. in the mornings B. tomorrow morning
C. morning tomorrow D. in tomorrow morning
7. ____________ will she travel next summer vacation? - Japan.
A. When B. Where C. Who D. What
8. How old will you be in ____________?
A. ten years’ time B. ten year’s time
C. next ten years’ time D. ten years time
9. ____________ you think people will live on Mars in the future?
A. Are B. Will C. Can D. Do
10. My class will have a school trip ____________ two days.
A. in B. on C. at D. until
11. Vicky, our parents want to talk to ____________ about your study.
A. their B. you C. your D. it
12. My dog is playful, and I usually play with ____________.
A. me B. you C. them D. it
13. Tom and Sandy are my friends. I often go to school with ____________.
A. us B. you C. her D. them
14. Where is Jake? Why didn’t you invite ____________ to the party?
A. me B. you C. him D. her
15. My parents gave ____________ a new digital camera. I love ____________ so much.
A. me/ it B. you / them C. them / it D. it / them
16. The book you gave me is interesting. I really like ____________.
A. me B. you C. us D. it
17. Bill is thin, but her sister is thinner than ____________.
A. me B. us C. him D. them
18. She is caring, so everyone likes ____________.
A. her B. you C. them D. him
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19. Can you pass ____________ the tomato sauce, please? I need some for my pizza.
A. me B. you C. him D. us
20. We are going to the hairdresser’s. Will you go with ____________?
A. me B. you C. us D. them
Exercise 17. Circle the correct answers.
When I was a kid, my sister and I always got the same presents. We both got a dress, for example, but
(1) mine/ my was green and (2) hers/ her was pink. One year, (3) ours/ our parents gave US kites, but
they were exactly the same. There was no way to know whose was whose. One day, I was playing with
(4) my/ mine in the garden, and I broke it, just a little bit. I didn’t tell anyone, but I went to (5) my/ mine
sisters room and swapped it for (6) her/ hers. The next day, (7) our/ ours family went to the beach.
There were some other children there and they loved (8) our/ ours kites. (9) Mine/ My sister saw the
kids and said, “They haven’t got a kite, I’m going to give them (10) my/ mine.” I felt terrible. She has
always been nicer than me!
Exercise 18. Complete each sentence with suitable possessive pronouns.
1. That book belongs to those kids. That book is _____________.
2. This bicycle belongs to my neighbor Bill. This bicycle is _____________.
3. This scarf belongs to my aunt Tina. This scarf is _____________.
4. This toy belongs to you. This toy is _____________.
5. This apartment belongs to me and my cousin. This apartment is _____________.
6. These mittens belong to my mother. These mittens are _____________.
7. Those cookies belong to my sister's friends. Those cookies are _____________.
8. These suitcases belong to you and your wife. These suitcases are _____________.
9. That pillow belongs to me. That pillow is _____________.
10. That lamp belongs to my aunt and uncle. That lamp is _____________.
LISTENING
Exercise 1. Listen and decide if each statement is True (T) or False (F). (Track 3)
1. Mr. Hoang has no day off except Saturday. __________
2. Mr. Hoang usually spends his day off in front of the TV screen. __________
3. Mr. Hoang doesn't like his job. __________
4. Mr. Hoang is going to retire. __________
5. Mr. Hoang’s wife does not want him to retire. __________
Exercise 2. Listen and decide if each statement is True (T) or False (F). (Track 6)
1. “Marley and me” is based on a book. __________
2. John Grogan is the character of “Marley and me”. __________
3. “Marley and me” seems to be a comedy. __________
4. The book “Marley and me” is based on a bestseller. __________
5. You can find the book “Marley and me” in libraries. __________
Exercise 3. Listen and decide if each statement is True (T), or False (F), or Not Given (NG). (Track
9)
1. Christmas is the most important holiday in Britain. ___________
2. People decorated their houses with balloon, paper chains, holly,... ___________
3. The Christmas dinner is a feast with the main dish is Christmas pudding. ___________
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4. The Queen gives Christmas speech at 3 a.m on December 25 . ___________
5. The Christmas speech of the Queen is broadcast on radio and television. ___________