1 Match sentences 1–5 in the Grammar box to uses a–e below. a predictions or opinions about future events not based on evidence b spontaneous decisions made at the time of speaking c talking about plans or intentions which have already been decided d predictions based on present evidence e talking about personal arrangements and fixed plans (often with a time expression)

Давай сопоставим предложения из грамматического блока с их функциями.

1. One thing is certain, nobody will break Mark Spitz's record of seven gold medals at this Olympics. – a (predictions or opinions about future events not based on evidence)
2. Really, did you know there's a swimmer here called Michael Phelps who is competing in ten swimming events this week? – e (talking about personal arrangements and fixed plans (often with a time expression))
3. If he breaks Spitz's record I'll eat my hat! – b (spontaneous decisions made at the time of speaking)
4. Well, his sponsors, Speedo, say they are going to pay him a million dollars if he wins eight gold medals. – c (talking about plans or intentions which have already been decided)
5. Phelps is in front, he's a metre ahead of the others, he's going to do it, he's going to win his 8th gold medal! – d (predictions based on present evidence)

Ответ: 1-a, 2-e, 3-b, 4-c, 5-d