THE LANGUAGES COUNCIL

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VOCABLUARY Abolish

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Future Perfect Continuous (rarely used)

Future perfect continuous is used: a. For actions which will be in progress over a period of time that will end in the future. Example: By next March we shall have been living here for four years. Ill have been teaching for twenty years next July.

S + will/ shall + have + been + Present Participle (V+ing)+ since/for + time phrase S + will/ shall + not + have + been + Present Participle (v+ing) + since/for + time phrase Will/ shall + S + have + been + Present Participle (v+ing) + since /for + time phrase No Passive
*S PRESERNT PARTICIPLE SUBJECT 1ST FORM OF VERB

SPEAKING: TALK ABOUT HABITS YOUII NOT PART IN NEAR FUTURE

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Exercise
1 By next month I ______________this book for 4 years. (Write) 2 By the time the last runner starts, the one at the front ________________ (Run) for several minutes. 3 When he gets his degree, he ______________(study) at P T U for 5 years 4 Next year, they _____________ (work) here for 20 years 5 On Sunday , we __________(live) in this house for 2 years. FLUENCY

Trying to persuade You really should invite him, you know. Do you realize that they can be of great help to us? Are you sure you ought to send that complaint? Thats quite a good idea, you know. It may seem difficult, but I really think you should try. I could do with your support, you know. Have you thought of finding out what he really thinks about it? But is it worth the risk? Oh, come on, won't you let it pass this time? They might have made some other arrangements. Dont you think you should do something for them? I can assure you of my full support. Dont be silly; it's not that expensive. What about the money you've already invested, then? Yes, of course. It can be very helpful to us, you know. Cant I persuade you to change your mind? Thats really no problem. I still think you should write to them. You don't seem to realize how important this is to you. Has it occurred to you to meet him in person and ask him about it? If you can put in a good word for me, I'd be grateful. You wouldn't like that to happen, would you? Oh, come on, won't you think about it again? Id grab this chance, if I were you. I don't see why we shouldn't do it. Oh surely, you don't have to tell him? Its just that I don't see why we shouldn't do it. Has it never occurred to you that this might cause you a lot of trouble? We could do with your help, you know. I don't think that's very likely. I was wondering if you'd thought of the consequences. Now be reasonable. Cant I persuade you to reverse your decision? Do you think you could sort out these problems? Do you realize we can't have everything we want? If you don't act now, anything could happen. . Asking about plans Have you got anything on for tonight? Are you busy tonight? What are you going to do today evening? Are you doing anything tomorrow evening? Have you made any plans for the evening? Taking leave of Bye! Bye-bye! - Goodbye! I must hurry; otherwise I'm going to be late. Well, bye then! See you! Goodbye for now! - I am terribly sorry, but I have to go now! - Well, I-must be off! - It's getting late. We have to leave now. - I must hurry. I'm really pressed for time. - I'll see you next week! - I'm sorry, but I've really got to go! - So long! - I'm afraid I must be going. It's getting dark. - I must fly! I have an engagement now. - Cheers! I'm glad to have seen you! See-you again soon! - Well, it's been a real pleasure to talk to you. - See you then! Please excuse me, won't you? I've got to be going now. - Until next week, then! Bye! - See you in the evening! - Bye, everybody! - I think I have to go now. I'm in quite a hurry. So long! Take care! - Well, I had better be going! ; Well, I must be off, then! Oh, is that the time? I really must be going! See you again sometime. Bye now! Good night! - I'm afraid I must think about going now. - Take care. Bye! - Take care of yourself! - Bye bye, all! - I must dash! - Well, it was really nice talking to you! I'm glad we were able to have this little chat together. Goodbye, everyone! Asking for a favour Could you possibly change this 100rupee note for me, please? Do you think you could put in a word for me, please? Could you move your head a little? I can't see. Could I have a glass of water, please? Are you going to the post office? Could you get me a few envelopes, please? I need some help.
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Sorry to bother you, but can I have a sheet of paper? I was wondering if you could lend me that book for a few days. Can you write that down for me, please? Can I ask you to do me a favour? Turn the volume down, will you? Turn the volume up, will you? You couldn't give me a lift into town, could you? I was wondering if you could lend me some money. You don't mind waiting for a minute, do you? Could you drop me on the comer there, please? Look, I've got a problem. Listening:
1. Can you help me with my math? 2. Could you bring me some coffee? 3. Would you open the car door for me? 4. Could I ask you a favor? Sure. What's the problem? I'd be glad to. How do you like it? No problem. It looks like your hands are full. It depends. What is it

1. Give me a paper towel. 2. Please mail this letter for me. 3. Would you please turn down that music? 4. Will you type my term paper for me? 5. Would you give me a ride home? Requesting Informal Please . . . Would you . . . Could you . . . Would you please . . . . Could you possibly . . .

Here you are. Okay. I'll stop by the post office on my way home. Sorry. Is it bothering you? Sure. When do you need it? Sorry. I'm not going in that direction.

Would you mind (V+ing) . . . Could you do me a favor? Formal Could I ask you to . . . Would you mind if I asked you to . . . Would you be so kind as to . . .

Accepting and refusing politely may depend on what you are asked. For example Would you like some cake? Yes, please. No, thank you Sure. Thanks I'd better not. Okay. Thank you No, but thanks for offering. Would you like to go see a movie? Okay. Sounds good. No, I'd rather not. Sure. I'd love to. I'm sorry, but I can't. Yeah. Good idea No, but thanks for inviting me. How about some more pie? All right. Thanks No, thanks. Looks good. Thanks I'm really full. Thanks anyway. Don't mind if I do. Looks delicious, but I'll have to pass. How about going skiing this weekend? Sorry. I'm busy this weekend. Great. What time? I don't think I can. Sounds like fun. How about some other time? All right. When and where?
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