Choose the correct words in the dialogue. Then watch or listen and check. What three things is Pamela doing today?

Aldo: So, Pamela, you've got a busy day ahead.

Pamela: I know, it’s ¹boring / crazy.

Aldo: That’s what happens when you're ²important / fun! Don’t forget you’ve got a meeting this afternoon with the television executives. They are going to ask about your new plans for the TV show.

Pamela: Yes, what time does that start?

Aldo: The meeting starts at 12.30 in the city centre, so you have to be there a little ³earlier / later. I'll try to book your taxi for 11.45.

Pamela: But I have auditions for the new show today, remember? The auditions start at ten.

Aldo: Yes, I know. We're going to make sure you'll be ⁴late / on time.

Pamela: I hope so. We'll see ... Oh, by the way, I'm meeting the director for lunch today at 2.00 p.m.

Aldo: What? Why didn’t you tell me?

Pamela: I'm telling you now! Can you remind me to tell him about the ⁵fun / new plans, too?

Aldo: OK, whatever you say!

Choose the correct words. Then practise with your partner.

Mum:  So, Leah, you've ¹have / get / got a busy day ahead.

Leah: I know, it’s crazy. And I've got a basketball match tonight, too.

Mum: What ²time / day / hour does it start?

Leah: It starts at six. Are you coming to watch?

Mum: Yes, I ³plan / hope / want so. Don’t ⁴remember / remind / forget that we're going to London tomorrow.

Leah: What? Why?

Mum: Remember — it’s your cousin's wedding. The train ⁵leaves / leaving / left at seven, so we can't be late.

Leah: Cool. Can you remind ⁶my / I / me to get him a present later?

Mum: Right — I’m reminding you now to get your cousin a present. OK?

Leah: OK. Thanks, Mum.

Cover the dialogue and complete the Key Phrases. Watch or listen again and check.

III. Practice: write conditional sentences

1. You should take more exercise because that’s the way to get fit.

3. I haven’t got a key, so I can’t get in.

4. Throw a stone into water and it sinks.

5. I don’t have a laptop, and now I can’t type the assignment.

6. Road travel is cheaper than rail travel in this country, so we have lots of traffic jams.

7. You may want a chat, so just give me a ring.

8. The wind is blowing hard, so I won’t take the boat out for a ride.

9. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.

10. I have to work tomorrow evening, so I can’t meet you.

11. Practice the piano regularly and you will play better.

12. Carol doesn’t answer the phone because she is studying.

III. Practice: write conditional sentences

1. You should take more exercise because that’s the way to get fit.

3. I haven’t got a key, so I can’t get in.

4. Throw a stone into water and it sinks.

5. I don’t have a laptop, and now I can’t type the assignment.

6. Road travel is cheaper than rail travel in this country, so we have lots of traffic jams.

7. You may want a chat, so just give me a ring.

8. The wind is blowing hard, so I won’t take the boat out for a ride.

9. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away.

10. I have to work tomorrow evening, so I can’t meet you.

11. Practice the piano regularly and you will play better.

12. Carol doesn’t answer the phone because she is studying.

Practice: Write conditional sentences

1. Eat much and you will get fat. 1

2. You should take more exercise because that’s the way to get fit. 1

3. Throw a stone into water and it sinks. 1

4. I haven’t got a key, so I can’t get in. 2

5. I don’t have a laptop, and now I can’t type the assignment. 2

6. Road travel is cheaper than rail travel in this country, so we have lots of traffic jams. 2

7. You may want a chat, so just give me a ring. 1

8. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away. 2

9. Do your homework or you have to do all the housework. 1

10. I have to work NOW, so I can’t meet you. 2

11. Practice the piano regularly and you will play better.1

12. Carol doesn’t answer the phone because she is studying.

Practice: Write conditional sentences

1. Eat much and you will get fat. 1

2. You should take more exercise because that’s the way to get fit. 1

3. Throw a stone into water and it sinks. 1

4. I haven’t got a key, so I can’t get in. 2

5. I don’t have a laptop, and now I can’t type the assignment. 2

6. Road travel is cheaper than rail travel in this country, so we have lots of traffic jams. 2

7. You may want a chat, so just give me a ring. 1

8. We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away. 2

9. Do your homework or you have to do all the housework. 1

10. I have to work NOW, so I can’t meet you. 2

11. Practice the piano regularly and you will play better.1

12. Carol doesn’t answer the phone because she is studying. 2

Read and listen to the dialogue. Why is Sue annoyed with Dan at the end?

Sue: You aren’t wearing your sports kit. PE starts in 10 minutes. You seem very busy these days.

Dan: I haven't got my sports kit today.

Sue: You're always forgetting things!

Dan: Well, I don't like PE, so I'm not feeling too sad about it.

Sue: Sport is important. It makes you fit. What are you doing instead?

Dan: Mr Harley is giving me some extra maths homework to do in the library.

Sue: Mr Harley always gives us really difficult homework.

Dan: I don't mind. I need to do some extra work. We have exams next week.

Sue: I know. That's why we’re revising together on Saturday. We arranged it last week.

Dan: I don't remember that! Sorry! I'm going away on Saturday.

Sue: Like I said - you're always forgetting things!

Dan: Let's revise when I get back on Sunday afternoon.

Sue: Sorry. I'm visiting my grandparents then.