GRAMMAR FILE UNIT 3 2ND EDITION B2

REFERENCE future time clauses

We use words and phrases such as when, while, as soon as,
after, before, until, once, by the time, next time, followed by the
future forms present simple or present perfect to refer to future actions.
When we see them, we’ll talk to them about it.
present simple By the time you’ve got back, I’ll have started my new job.
We can use present simple for timetables and schedules.
We’re late for the exam, hurry. It starts at nine-thirty.
phrases for talking about the future
We also use phrases such as be (just) about to … / be due to … /
present continuous be likely/unlikely to … + infinitive
We can use present continuous for future events that have The exam is about/due to start in ten minutes. (for a fixed time)
already been planned. He’s likely/unlikely to do well. (it’s probable/improbable)
The students are performing in a concert next week.
determiners with countable/
will uncountable nouns
We use will:
• for predictions. + single countable each/every The job gets easier
nouns every day.
Most shops will need extra staff in the summer months.
• for decisions made at the moment of speaking. + uncountable a little, little, a bit I haven’t done a great
nouns of, much, a great deal of revision for my
Look at this amazing job! I think I’ll send in my CV. deal of, a large exam yet.
• for offers, promises and requests. amount of
I’ll help you prepare for your interview. + plural countable a few (of), several, A few jobs are
• for expressing certainty about something. noun (a great) many, available in the local
He’ll hate working in an office all day. most, few, a large hotels.
number of, all Many students help in
be going to the family business.
We use going to: + plural countable/ some, a lot/lots Lots of teens want to
• for intentions and plans that we’ve already made. uncountable nouns of, plenty of, no work and travel.
I’m going to revise two hours every day for my exam. 1 Few and little have a negative meaning (= not many, not
• for predictions based on present knowledge. much).
Careful! You’re going to drop something on my essay. Few teens want to work on farms these days.
2 A little and a few have a positive meaning (= some).
future continuous
I’ve a little experience. Here are a few emails for you to read.
We use future continuous:
• for actions in progress over a given period in the future. possession
We’ll be interviewing candidates all afternoon. We use an apostrophe ’s to show possession:
• for actions in progress at a certain moment in the future. • with singular nouns, irregular plurals and names.
Don’t call me at seven because I’ll be writing my CV. the girl’s bag, the children’s work, Sam’s book
• for planned future events. • with plural nouns, the apostrophe goes after the -s.
The students will be having a big party at the end of term. The students’ performance
• for assumptions about something that’s happening now.
Don’t call Luke – he’ll be doing his homework now. both … and
Not only one person or thing, but also the other.
future perfect
Both Sam and Nick were off school today.
We use future perfect for actions completed before a certain time
in the future.
Call me around seven. I’ll have finished my dinner by then.
neither … nor
When something is not true about two things or people.
future perfect continuous Neither the teacher nor the students heard the bell.
We use future perfect continuous for actions happening during a
period up to a specified time in the future: either … or
By the time I leave school, I will have been learning English for When there is a choice between two things, people or situations
fifteen years! but only one is possible.
Either do your work here or in the library.

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PRACTICE determiners with countable/

future forms
1 Complete the sentences with the correct future
form.
1 As soon as the teacher comes, he
(explain) what we’ve got to do.
2 (you/do) anything exciting this
weekend? We (have) a party if you
want to come.
3 Look at this essay title! It
really difficult to write.
4 I can’t believe it. In a few hours’ time I
(celebrate) the end of exams.
5 By the time I start university, you
(work) for two years.
6 My new job (start) at 8 a.m. so I
think I (go) to bed early.
7 Can you finish that at home? The bell
(be about to) go.
2 Complete the text with these words.
will be will have been studying won’t have earned
will begin is going to ’ll be learning starts ’m doing
won’t be ’ll have gained
uncountable nouns
3 Match the first half of the sentences (1–6) with the second half (A–F).
1 There’s plenty of
2 I’d love a job where I could spend a
3 You need a great deal of
4 There’s no
5 The teacher understands the needs of each
6 We’re going to interview several
(be) A student in her class.
B people for the job.
C excuse for behaving so badly in the office.
D help available if you ask.
E patience to work with children.
F large amount of time travelling.
4 Complete the gaps in the sentences with these words.
a great much little a few lots of number a lot
1 I don’t think I’ll be able to work if I’m under of pressure.
2 How effort did you put into that? It’s brilliant.
3 Only of the employees offered to work at the weekend.
4 You have to take a large of exams if you want to be
an accountant.

I’ve got plans too! 5 She’s a hard worker but she’s got
in such a small company.
hope of promotion

Soon, most of my friends 1 their 6 There isn’t deal of work available and
university courses but I’ve got other plans. young people move away.
I2 an apprenticeship! It’s basically
a training scheme with a local company and it possession
3
in December. I’m really excited
5 Complete the email with these words. There are two extra words.
because the company 4 design
the new football kit for my favourite team. At Harry’s or neither nor twins’ both school’s either
first I 5 basic office skills. That
6
too difficult for me because I’m
quite confident with the computer and answering Hi Anna,
the phone. What 7 more challenging Sorry I couldn’t come to the 1 musical show last
is meeting the customers face to face. At the end
night. I heard all the students were spectacular! I had to go to the
of the apprenticeship I 8 lots of new 2
last performance with their dancing group instead –
skills. In the meantime, my friends 9 3
of them will be moving on to other things now. To be
for two years but they 10 anything!
honest 4 interests have turned to sports like rugby, so
he wants to focus on that. Gemma doesn’t want to dance any more
5
, as she thinks acting is more fun. I am pleased about
that as she is talented and I always knew 6 of them were
that keen on dancing anyway!
Anyway – catch up soon
Will

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