Fill the gaps by using these key words from the text

Reported speech (will) 
– no one imagined this would happen. 
Look at the following two sentences: 
 
No one imagined this would happen to Argentina. 
 
 
I think the economic situation will get worse before it gets better 
Notice that the first verb in a) is the past form ‘imagined’ and that the first verb in b) is the present form 
‘think’. 
In a) the speaker (writer) uses ‘’would’ because he is reporting opinions expressed in the past. In b) the 
speaker is expressing an opinion held at the time of speaking. The opinion is a prediction about the future. 
Fill the gaps with either ‘will’ or ‘would’. 
Tracy said she _________________________ be here at 5. 
I think she _________________________ be here soon. Don’t worry. 
The manager _________________________ not be happy if you do not work harder. 
The girls _________________________ say no if ask them. 
Sergio predicted that the teacher _________________________ give us a test today. 
Sam _________________________ laugh at us if he finds out. 
Discussion points 
Should international bodies like the IMF be allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of countries? 
Should foreign companies be allowed to own businesses in your country? 
If countries like Argentina produce enough food to feed 10 times their population, why are children suffering 
from malnutrition? 
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Spare a tear for Argentina 
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