I am having a date
on 6 May with Ben.
Someday, I am going to be
an astronaut.
plan, intention
(you plan to do sth, become sb in the future)
no future time expression
(someday, sometime… in the future)
future prediction based on evidence
(black clouds- it is going to rain)
WILL future / SIMPLE future
A: My head hurts .
1. a future prediction
2. an arrangement for the future which was made in the past
3. a decision at the moment of speaking
4. a future promise
5. an intention, a plan
Guest: Excuse me. I _______________ (visit) the old part of the town.
Can you tell me the way, please?
Manager: Yes, no problem. I _______________ (give) you a map.
Guest: Is it far?
Manager: No, not really. Do you want to walk or take a bus? It's a nice walk.
Guest: Oh, well, I _______________ (walk), I think.
Manager: Or, if you like, I _______________ (take) you with my car. I _______________ (do)
some shopping at 5 in the afternoon and it’s by the way.
Guest: That's kind of you. Thanks. When ______________ you ____________ (leave)?
Manager: At about four o'clock.
Guest: Great! I _______________ (see) you here then.
Manager: OK. See you later.
Oh, one more thing. Pets are not allowed, Sir.
Guest: Pets? I haven’t got any pets with.
Manager: Really? And what’s that peeking out of your bag?
Guest: That’s a new catman bag. Latest fashion…
Answer key:
A. Match the sentences with explanations.
2 I am having dinner with her parents tomorrow at 5 o'clock.
4 I'll do the test better next time.
3 Have a nice day. I'll call you soon.
5 I'm going to wear my new skirt for the party.
1 I think in the future we will all have robots at home.
1. a future prediction
2. an arrangement for the future which was made in the past
3. a decision at the moment of speaking
4. a future promise
5. an intention, a plan
Guest: Excuse me. I am going to visit (visit) the old part of the town.
Can you tell me the way, please?
Manager: Yes, no problem. I will give (give) you a map.
Guest: Is it far?
Manager: No, not really. Do you want to walk or take a bus? It's a nice walk.
Guest: Oh, well, I will walk (walk), I think.
Manager: Or, if you like, I will take (take) you with my car. I am doing (do)
some shopping at 5 in the afternoon and it’s by the way.
Guest: That's kind of you. Thanks. When are you leaving (leave)?
Manager: At about four o'clock.
Guest: Great! I will see (see) you here then.
Manager: OK. See you later.
Oh, one more thing. Pets are not allowed, Sir.
Guest: Pets? I haven’t got any pets with.
Manager: Really? And what’s that peeking out of your bag?
Guest: That’s a new catman bag. Latest fashion…