miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2009

THE FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS

THE FIRST CONDITIONAL


1 The teacher will explain that part if you ask him.

2 If Harry (invite) me, I will probably go to the party.

3 You will have enough time to eat lunch if you (get) here early.

4 If Tom (see) Miss Irwin, he´ll give her your message.

5 If I (decide) to join the club, I will fill out this application blank.

6 We will get there before midnight if the train (arrive) on time.

7. If Mr. Burton (need) any assistance, I will tell you right away.

8. Father will surely get wet today if he (take, not) his umbrella.

9 If you (be, not) more careful in the future, you´ll have an accident.

10 If Betty (like, not) this sweater, can she exchange it at the store?



THE SECOND CONDITIONAL

UNREAL CONDITIONS: PRESENT AND FUTURE


1 If I (have) the day off tomorrow, I ___________ go to the beach.

2 If I (have) a million dollars right now, I _________________ around the world.

3 If I (be) the president of this country, I _______________ change certain things.

4 If that man (work) harder, he could earn more money.

5 If I (be) in your place, I would accept Mr. Anderson´s offer.

6 The world would be a better place if ________________________________

7 If everybody dressed the same way, _________________________________

8 I wouldn´t do that if ___________________________________________

9 If I had more free time, ________________________________________

10 If I spoke Japanese fluently, ___________________________________


ACCORDING TO THE TEXT, PUT THE CORRECT WORD IN THE BLANK SPACE.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
The States Parties to the present Convention, . . .

Convinced that the full and complete development of a country, the welfare of the world and the cause of peace require the maximum participation of women on equal terms with men in all fields.

Bearing in mind the great contribution of women to the welfare of the family and the development of society, so far not fully recognized, the social significance of maternity and the role of both parents in the family and in the upbringing of children, and aware that the role of women in procreation should not be the basis for discrimination but that the upbringing of children requires a sharing of responsibility between men and women and society as a whole.

Aware that a change in the traditional role of men as well as the role of women in society and in the family is needed to achieve full equality between men and women, . . .

Have agreed on the following:

Part 1
Article 1

equality
cultural
convention
sex
marital
Political
distinction


For the purposes of the present __________________ the term “discrimination against women” shall mean any ________________, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of _________________ which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their _______________ status, on a basis of ___________________ of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the ________________, economic, social, __________________, civil or any other field.


Article 2

eliminating condemn forms



State Parties _______________ discrimination against women in all its ______________, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of _________________ discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake:


constitutions quality

legislation principle.

a) To embody the ____________________ of the __________________ of men and women in their national ______________________ or other appropriate ________________ if not yet incorporated therein and to ensure, through law and other appropriate means, the practical realization of this principle;
sanctions adopt prohibiting

b) To ________________ appropriate legislative and other measures, including ____________ where appropriate, ______________ all discrimination against women;


protection institutions establish tribunals competent


c) To _______________ legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through ______________ national ____________ and other public ______________ the effective ______________ of women against any act of discrimination.


obligation refrain authorities

d) To _______________ from engaging in any act or practice of discrimination against women and to ensure that public ______________ and institutions shall act in conformity with this ______________.


person organization eliminate

e) To take all appropriate measures to ______________ discrimination against women by any _________________, _________________ or enterprise.


abolish practices modify regulations


f) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to _______________ or_________________ existing laws, _________________, customs and_______________ which constitute discrimination against women;




repeal constitute penal

g) To _______________ all national _______________ provisions which ______________ discrimination against women;



Article 3

guaranteeing economic exercise

States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular in the political, social, _______________, and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to ensure the full development and advancement of women, for the purpose of ______________ them the _________________ and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality with men.

miércoles, 7 de octubre de 2009

THE FUTURE TENSE: WILL & GOING TO

THE FUTURE TENSE WITH WILL

Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with will.

1.- He (leave) early tomorrow.

2.- We (see) him next week.

3.- They (be) here in ten minutes.

4.- The meeting (begin) at nine o’clock tonight.

5.- I (give) Mr. Brown your message tomorrow night.

6.- Mr. Moore (read) that story to the students next Monday.

7.- The janitor (lock) the door to the office at 6:30 p.m.

8.- We (have) an important holiday two months from now.

9.- The men (be) here at one-thirty this afternoon.

10.- I (remind) Mr. Wilson of his appointment with you tonight.

11.- Mr. Johnson’s wife (buy) refreshments for the party.

12.- All of the people (be) ready at ten o’clock tomorrow morning.

13.- Mr. Pennyweight (return) to England a week from tomorrow.

14.- Our friends (meet) us at the subway station at five o’clock.

USING THE FUTURE TENSE

Change the verb in each sentence to the future tense with will. If necessary, change the expression or time (change yesterday to tomorrow), etc.

1.- We ate lunch with John.

2.- I returned and asked him.

3.- John spoke to the director’s secretary about that matter.

4.- Charles went to the movies with his friends last night.

5.- The Wilsons flew to Brazil and Argentina last year.

6.- The clerk wrapped the package and gave her the change.

7.- Our guests saw almost all of the city during their vacation.

8.- The student wrote a description of his city for the teacher.

9.- My friend Edward lent me the money a week ago.

10.- Bill sold his camera to Fred and bought a new one.

11.- They read that historical novel three weeks ago.

12.- Mr. Johnson wore his new winter overcoat to work.

13.- My secretary got to the office on time this morning.

14.- We got up early and had our breakfast at 7:30.



THE FUTURE TENSE GOING TO.

Use the future tense of the verb in parentheses in each sentence. Use only the future tense with going.

1.- I (finish) it next week.

2.- He (go) there tomorrow.

3.- We (be) at the meeting.

4.- I (return) and (ask) him.

5.- The teacher (explain) the next lesson to us tomorrow.

6.- We (attend) that conference in St. Louis next month.

7.- I (study) my English lessons with my friends tonight.

8.- Mr. Wilson and Mr. Johnson (be) in the office all afternoon.

9.- We (go) to the movies with our friends tomorrow night.

10.- Miss Anderson (invite) all of her friends to her party.

11.- Mr. Harris (teach) a different English class next year.

12.- My brother (go) to Baltimore with me next week.

13.- The men (repair) the roof of the house the day after tomorrow.

14.- There (be) an important meeting here next Thursday evening.



USING THE FUTURE TENSE.

Change the verb in each sentence to the future with go. If necessary, change the expression of time. (change yesterday to tomorrow)

1.- We went there last night.

2.- I saw him two days ago.

3.- The students read the assignment carefully yesterday.

4.- John spoke to Professor Taylor about that last Thursday.

5.- Mr. and Mrs. Brown bought a new house last year.

6.- Mr. Foster quit his job with the Ajax Company.

7.- I sent my friend a letter and told him about everything.

8.- Mr. Moore was the teacher of this class last year.

9.- She picked up the paper and threw it into the wastebasket.

10.- Tom and Bill had dinner with Mr. Moore and Mr. Harris.

11.- Mrs. Johnson wore her new spring coat to the party yesterday.

12.- The president made an important announcement over the radio.

13.- My wife bought a new winter overcoat this week.

14.- The Browns sold their old house last year and bought a new one.


QUESTIONS: THE FUTURE WITH GO

Change the following statements to questions. Notice the examples.

1 He is going to leave early. Is he going to leave early?

2 They are going to be there. Are they going to be there?

3 Bill Brown is going to eat lunch with us today.

4 Mr. Foster is going to quit his job with the Ajax Company.

5 All of the students are going to go to the lecture tonight.

6 You are going to accept his offer for a job with that company.

7 There is going to be a party here next Friday night.

8 His friends are going to leave here the day after tomorrow.

9 Professor Moore is going to explain that lesson to them.

10 We are going to watch that television program tonight.

11 Both Fred and Tom are going to be at the meeting tomorrow.

12 Mrs. Johnson is going to wear her new dress this evening.

13 Mr. Brown is going to take his vacation in August.

14 Frank´s friends are going to go to the movies with us tonight .