1. A lot of new houses are now being built by the government in the provinces. 2. Will his new book be published next year? 3. The new underground station will have been completed by Christmas. 4. He has been just arrested by the police on suspicion of burglary. 5. The gas was cut off (by the company) because the bill hadn't been paid by Mr. and Mrs. Grey. 6. A new school is going to be opened (will be opened) next week. 7. Important issues are discussed by our managers every Monday. 8. The automobile plant was closed by the authorities last year.
1) old socks
2) horrible
3) rain
4) beautiful
5) sad
6) coffee