Exercises of Activity Book

Fourth section

Focus on writing

Punctuation, apostrophes and short forms (Revision)

1  Write this newspaper column again in your notebook. Add apostrophes, capital letters, commas and full stops.

one day we wont need to wash our cars anymore well all have a car that washes itself it will have Special machines in it that contain sensors ready to receive an order from the driver to start washing well just have to press one button for the soap and another for the water and the car will become clean and shiny in just a few minutes

Answer:

One day, we won't need to wash our cars anymore. We'll all have a car that washes itself. It will have special machines in it that contain sensors ready to receive an order from the driver to start washing. We'll just have to press one button for the soap and another for the water, and the car will become clean and shiny in just a few minutes.

Spelling

2  Complete the words with the correct spelling.

There are hopes that Jordan is going to be the capital of technology in the Middle East. In order to achieve this goal, (1) specialised companies are developing computer technology in schools all over the country. Computer labs will expand and more students in different schools will be able to (2) connect to the internet.

The success of Jordan due to the technological (3) advances it will have, will motivate other neighbouring countries to do the same. The future generation will also become highly skilled in using computers. Many people in Jordan believe that these methods or any other (4) alternative ways for developing computer technology will turn the hopes into a (5) reality.

Linking words

2  use the words in brackets to join these sentences.

1. In the future, our books will all be contained on one small hand-held screen, our newspapers will all be contained on one small hand-held screen. (as well as)

In the future, our books as well as our newspapers will all be contained on one small hand-held screen.

2. Internet experts agree that in 30 years, the network will create new opportunities. Internet experts agree that in 30 years we will become more dependent on computers. (also)

Internet experts agree that in 30 years, the network will create new opportunities, and that we will also become more dependent on computers.

3. Most people think that the world will be a better place in 30 years because of the internet. Other people think completely the opposite. (However)

Most people think that the world will be a better place in 30 years because of the Internet. However, other people think completely the opposite.

4. People agree that English will be a universal language for communication. They predict that other languages such as Arabic will become as important. (although)

Although people agree that English will be a universal language for communication, they predict that other languages such as Arabic will become as important.

What I have learnt

1  Complete the conversation with the correct form of wiII/won't or be going to and the verbs in brackets.  

Laila: Oh! It's New Year again! Time to think about the things I (1) ‘m/am going to change in my life. I've got an idea. I (2) ‘m/am going to write a list.

Nabila: Really! Every year you say you (3) ‘re/are going to do lots of things. I predict that you (4) won’t do any of them.

Laila: This time things will be different you (5) will see! I (6) ‘m/am going to work very hard again this year. By the end of the year, I (7) ‘m/am going to be the top student. Then my parents and teachers (8) will be very pleased with me.

Nabila: I know that (9) will happen because you always work hard. And (be) (10) ‘m/am going to work hard too.

Laila: Yes. Let's both be top students!

2 Make statements or questions about the future using the words In brackets. 

1. We / have lunch at the café later. (be going to)

We are going to have lunch at the café later.

2. you think Fares / go to the library tomorrow? (will)

Do you think Fares will go to the library tomorrow? 

3. What / the weather be like at the weekend? (will)

What will the weather be like at the weekend?

4. Who / replace Mr Akel when he travels next week? (be going to)

Who is going to replace Mr Adel when he travels next week?

5. At eight o'clock, he / have dinner with his family. (be going to)

At eight o'clock, he is going to have dinner with his family.

3 Choose the correct answer. 

1. In 30 years, experts predict that there …. people who refuse to use the Internet.

1. are going to be
2. will be
3. is going to be

2. l …. English literature because I need a university degree to teach English.

1. 'm going to study
2. study
3. 'll study

3. Computer technology …. people all around the world.

1. affect
2. is going to affect
3. will affect

4. You can't make a video call unless you have a …. webcam in your laptop.

1. connect
2. built-in
3. download

5. The report you're writing should be …. Make sure you write the exact dates.

1. principle
2. accurate
3. alternative