1. Looking Forward
1.1. Have you got any plans?
Have you got any Plans ?
Will, going to, and Present Continuous for future
- Match questions 1-4 with an answernfrom Pete and an answer from Debbie.
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- Listen and check. Pay attention to future forms and stress patterns.
Pete
A Of course, I’m going to invite all my friends.
B I’m going surfing for two weeks in Costa Rica.
C Yes, I am. I’m going to stay with an old school friens.
D I’m meeting my brother for a drink.
Debbie
E haven’ t thought about it. Maybe I’ll just celebrate at home with a few friends.
F I can’ decide. Perhaps I’ll go cycling in France.
G No, I’m not. I’ll give you a ring and maybe we can do something together.
H Nothing much. I think I’ll just watch a DVD and order a pizza.
- Listen and check. Pay attention to future forms, stress and intonation patterns.
- Pete is talking to his fried, Ben. Debbie is talkig to Ella. Answer the questions.
- Why can’t Ben go out with Pete and his brother ?
- Why is Pete going to visit his old school friend ?
- Where is Ben going on holiday ?
- Where’s Ella going on holiday ?
- When’s Debbie’s birthday ?
- Why won’t Ella stay late ?
Talking about you
- With a family member ask and answer the four questions in exercise 1 about you.
Grammar spot |
Will, going to, and the present continuous can all refer to future time.
I’ll give you a ring.
I’m going to stay with a friend.
I’m working late this evening. |