4) Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using waslwere going to, be about to, be on the point of, be + infinitive with to, or be due to and including the word in bold. 1 According to the timetable, their plane arrives at 4.55. (due)
Their plane ………………………………………………………………… at 4: 55.
2 The programme you want to watch starts in one minute, so come in and sit down. (about)
The programme you want to watch …………………………………………………………………, so come in and sit down.
3 The annual meeting will be next month. is
The annual meeting ………………………………… next month.
4 My intention was to phone you last night but I forgot. (going)
I ………………………………………………you last night but I forgot.
5 On the instructions it says that you should call this number if the computer stops working. (are)
On the instructions it says that …………………………………………. this number if the computer stops working.
6 If you listen to me, I´m going to explain what happened in a few seconds. (just)
If you listen to me, ……………………………………… explain what happened.
7 This bill should be paid in two weeks. (due)
This bill ………………………………………….. in two weeks.
8 I just wanted to leave for work when I heard it. (point)
I was ……………………………………………………….. for work when I heard it.
I strongly believe that advertizing junk and unhealthy food should be prohibited. Doctors say that junk food leads to obesity and serious diseases. Children like it because it looks nice and smells nice. But they are not aware of the danger.
Some people may think that such a ban on junk food advertisement is a violation of rights. It also poses danger to freedom of speech and mass media, they may think.
But I consider that our nation's health is more important. So we must do all we can to teach people to choose healthy food for themselves and their children. Results of scientific research in this field should be made public. So the people will finally make the right choice!
1. natural disasters cannot be prevented, but we can be prepared for them. 2. first of all, we can donate money, food or clothing to charitable foundations. the houses of the victims will be destroyed. 4. it seems to me that on the internet you can tell about your problem, about the disaster that happened. 5.yes at this time there are so many films about natural disasters such as "geostorm", "towards the storm" and so far.6. in my opinion, the worst natural disaster is hurricanes and earthquakes, because people's homes will be destroyed.