1 Complete the first conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1 People (may be) much healthier in the future if scientists (find) new ways to keep our bodies young. 2 If we (not leave) home now, we (not arrive) in time to catch the bus. 3 Mum and Dad (worry) about us if we (not ring) them and say we’re going to be late. 4 We (not play) computer games after lunch if Dad (need) to use this laptop. 5 If Robbie (want) to meet us this weekend, he (definitely / email) us. Mark: ___ / 10 2 Complete the sentences with the future continuous or future perfect form of the verbs in the box. work finish not see not wait eat 6 Will the builders your new house by the end of the summer? 7 By the time we get home tonight, everyone dinner. 8 I’m really sorry that I you at the party tonight. I hope you get better soon. 9 My sister’s just got a job in Shanghai. This time next month, she for a company there. 10 Jessica for us at the station, but her father will meet us there. Mark: ___ / 5 3 Complete the text with the future continuous or future perfect form of the verbs in brackets. Our world in the future, by Claire Haines Nobody knows what the world will be like in 2300, but one thing is certain − it 1 (change) a lot by then. We 2 (certainly / not use) the same forms of transport as today. Perhaps super-fast trains will take people from Paris to Beijing or Toronto to Bogota in a few hours. By 2300, astronauts 3 (visit) Mars, and some time in the distant future, people 4 (live) there too. They certainly 5 (not sunbathe) on Mars though, because the temperature on the planet is -70ºC! Mark: ___ / 5

Great Britain

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are 64 million people in Great Britain whose first language is English (97% of population). London, the capital of Great Britain, is one of the leading global cities. It is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Great Britain has always been a Great Power and contributed a lot to the development of new territories.

The USA

The history of the USA started with 13 British colonies set along the Atlantic coast. On July, 4, 1776 they proclaimed their independence from Great Britain. Today the country consists of 50 states and the federal District of Columbia, where Washington, the capital of the USA, is located. It is one of the most developed countries in the world, with English being the first language for about 80% of its population.

Canada

The first European colonists came to this country from France. But after that for many years Canada was under British rule until the country gained its independence in the XX century. There are two official languages in Canada. English is the first language for nearly 70% of Canadians. Canada is the second largest country in the world with rich oil, coal and natural gas fields.

Australia

Australia is the only country in the world which occupies the whole continent. The exploration of the continent began in the late XVIII century when the first British colonies were formed. Australia was a place where prisoners were serving their sentences in exile. Today the country is among the most developed countries in the world, with 80% of the population speaking Australian English.

New Zealand

New Zealand occupies two large islands and many small ones in the south-western part of the Pacific Ocean. First Europeans started visiting New Zealand in the late XVIII century with the territory being announced as a British colony in 1788. The country gained its independence in the middle of the XX century. New Zealand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with unique flora and fauna. English is spoken by more than 96% of the population.

It had been snowing for 4 hours
Eton had been working for 20 years before he retired
Mike had been living there for a tonight
They had been studying German for 5 years before they went to Berlin
The authors had been working on the novel for 2 years before the sent it to a publisher
Pele had been playing football for 6 years before...
The students had been listening attentively to the dialog for an hour ...
The children had been walking for 2 hours..
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