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GIU Essential (Future 025-028)

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GIU Essential (Future 025-028)

Unit 025. What are you doing tomorrow?

A

  • They are playing tennis (now).

  • He is playing tennis tomorrow.

  • We use be + -ing (present continuous) for something happening now:
    • ‘Where are Sue and Amanda?’ ‘They’re playing tennis in the park.’
    • Please be quiet. I’m working.
  • We also use be + -ing for the future:
    • Andrew is playing tennis tomorrow.
    • I’m not working next week.

B

  • I am doing something tomorrow = I have arranged to do it, I have a plan to do it:
    • Sophie is going to the dentist on Friday. (= she has an appointment with the dentist)
    • We’re having a party next weekend.
    • Are you meeting your friends tonight?
    • What are you doing tomorrow evening?
    • I’m not going out tonight. I’m staying at home.
  • You can also say ‘I’m going to do something’

C

  • Do not use the present simple to say what somebody has arranged to do:
    • I’m staying at home this evening. (not I stay)
    • Are you going out tonight? (not Do you go)
    • Lisa isn’t coming to the party next week. (not Lisa doesn’t come)
  • But we use the present simple for timetables, programmes, trains, buses etc.:
    • The train arrives at 7.30.
    • What time does the film finish?
Present Continuous (usually for people)Present Simple (for timetables, programmes etc.)
I’m going to a concert tomorrow.The concert starts at 7.30.
What time are you leaving?What time does your train leave?

Exercise

  • Andrew is playing tennis on Friday.
  • Richard is going to the cinema.
  • Rachel is meeting Dave.
  • Karen is having lunch with Ken.

  • Tom and Sue are going to a party.

  • Are you going out tonight?
  • Are you working next week?
  • What are you doing tomorrow evening?
  • What time are your friends coming?

  • When is Liz going on holiday?

  • I’m staying at home tonight.
  • I’m going to the theatre on Monday.
  • I’m going to the hairshop on Saturday.
  • I’m studying at LAB tomorrow.

  • I’m playing the game on Sunday.

  • Are you going out tonight?
    • No, I’m too tired.
  • We’re going to a concert tonight. It starts at 7.30.
  • Do you know about Sally? She is getting married next month!
  • My parents are going on holiday next week.
    • Oh, that’s nice. Where are they going?
  • Silvia is doing an English course at the moment. The course finishes on Friday.
  • There’s a party tomorrow night, but I’m not going.
  • I’m going out with some friends tonight. Why don’t you come too? We are meeting outside the Royal Hotel at 8 o’clock.
  • How are you getting home after the party tomorrow? By taxi?
    • No, I can go by bus. The last bus leaves at midnight.
  • Do you want to go to the cinema tonight?
    • Yes, what time does the film begin?
  • What are you doing tomorrow afternoon?
    • I’m working.

Unit 026. I’m going to …

A

  • She is going to watch TV this evening.

B

  • I am going to do something = I have decided to do it, my intention is to do it:
    • I’m going to buy some books tomorrow.
    • Sarah is going to sell her car.
    • I’m not going to have breakfast this morning. I’m not hungry.
    • What are you going to wear to the wedding next week?
    • ‘Your hands are dirty.’ ‘Yes, I know. I’m going to wash them.’
    • Are you going to invite Martin to your party?
  • We also use the present continuous (I am doing) for the future, usually for arrangements
    • I am playing tennis with Julia tomorrow.

C

  • Something is going to happen = we can see now that it is sure to happen:
    • Look at the sky! It’s going to rain. (black clouds now -> rain)
    • Oh dear! It’s 9 o’clock and I’m not ready. I’m goint to be late.

Exercise

  • I’m going to watch TV.
  • I’m going to have a bath.
  • I’m going to buy a car.

  • We’re going to play football.

  • My hands are dirty. I’m going to wash them.
  • What are you going to wear to the party tonight?
  • It’s a nice day. I don’t want to take the bus. I’m going to walk.
  • Steve is going to London next week. He is going to stay with some friends.
  • I’m hungry. I’m going to eat this sandwich.
  • It’s Sharon’s birtyday next week. We are going to give her a present.
  • Sue says she’s feeling very tired. She is going to lie down for an hour.
  • There’s a good film on Channel 6 tonight. Are you going to watch it?

  • What is Rachel going to do when she leaves school?

  • It’s going to rain.
  • The shelf is going to fall down.
  • The car is going to turn right.

  • He is going to kick the ball.

  • I’m going to study Speak this evening.
  • I’m going to write down the resume this evening.

Unit 027. will/shall 1

A

  • Sarah goes to work everyday. She is always there from 8.30 until 4.30.
  • It is 11 o’clock now. Sarah is at work.
  • At 11 o’clock yesterday, she was at work.

  • At 11 o’clock tomorrow, she will be at work.

  • will + infinitive (will be / will win / will come etc.)
  • ‘ll = will: I’ll (I will)
  • won’t = will not: I won’t (= I will not)

B

  • We use will for the future (tomorrow / next week etc.):
    • Sue travels a lot.
    • Today she is in Madrid. Tomorrow she will be Rome. Next week she’ll be in Tokyo.
    • You can call me this evening. I’ll be at home.
    • Leave the old bread in the garden. The birds will eat it.
    • We’ll probably go out this evening.
    • Will you be at home this evening?
    • I won’t be here tomorrow. (= I will not be here)
    • Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed. You won’t sleep.
  • We often say I think … will …:
    • I think Kelly will pass the exam.
    • I don’t think it will rain this afternoon.
    • Do you think the exam will be difficult?

C

  • We do not use will for things we have already arranged or decided to do (-> Units 25-26):
    • We’re going to the cinema on Saturday. Do you want to come with us? (not We will go)
    • I’m not working tomorrow. (not I won’t work)
    • Are you going to do the exam? (not Will you do)

D shall

  • You can say I shall (= I will) and we shall (= we will):
    • I shall be late tomorrow. or I will be late tomorrow.
    • I think we shall win. or I think we will win.
  • But do not use shall with you/they/he/she/it:
    • Tom will be late. (not Tom shall be)

Exerciese

  • Helen is travelling in Europe.
    • Yesterday she was in Paris.
    • Tomorrow she will be in Amsterdam.
    • Last week she was in Barcelona.
    • Next week she will be in London.
    • At the moment she is in Brussels.
    • Three days ago she was in Munich.
    • At the end of her trip she will be very tired.
  • Where will you be?
    • (at 10 o’clock tomorrow) I’ll probably be on the beach.
    • (one hour from now) I’ll be in Lab.
    • (at midnight tonight) I’ll be at home.
    • (at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon) I’ll be in Lab.
    • (two years from now) I’ll be at work.
  • Don’t drink coffee before you go to bed. You won’t sleep.
  • Are you ready yet?
    • Not yet. I’ll be ready in five minutes.
  • I’m going away for a few days. I’m leaving tonight, so I won’t be at home tomorrow.
  • It won’t rain, so you don’t need to take an umbrella.
  • I don’t feel very well this evening.
    • Well, go to bed early and you will feel better in the morning.
  • It’s Bill’s birthday next Monday. He will be 25.

  • I’m sorry I was late this morning. It won’t happen again.

  • (Kelly will pass the exam) I think Kelly will pass the exam.
  • (Kelly won’t pass the exam) I don’t think Kelly will pass the exam.
  • (we’ll win the game) I think we will win the game.
  • (I won’t be here tomorrow) I think I won’t be here tomorrow.
  • (Sue will like her present) I think Sue will like her present.
  • (they won’t get married) I don’t think they will get married.

  • (you won’t enjoy the film) I don’t think you will enjoy the film.

  • We’re going to the theatre tonight. We’ve got tickets.
  • What are you doing tomorrow evening?
    • Nothing. I’m free.
  • They’re going away tomorrow morning. Thier train is at 8.40.
  • I’m sure your aunt will lend us some money. She’s very rich.
  • Why are you putting on your coat?
    • I’m going out.
  • Do you think Claire will phone us tonight?
  • Steve can’t meet us on Saturday. He’s working.
  • Will you be at home tomorrow evening?
  • What are your plans for the weekend?
    • Some friends are coming to stay with us.

Unit 028. will/shall 2

A

  • I’ll carry it for you.

  • Bye, I’ll phone you tomorrow, OK?

  • You can use I’ll … when you offer something or decide to do something:
    • My bag is very heavy.
      • I’ll carry it for you.
    • I’ll phone you tomorrow, OK?
      • OK, bye.
  • We often say I think I’ll … / I don’t think I’ll … when we decide to do something:
    • I’m tired. I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.
    • It’s a nice day. I think I’ll sit outside.
    • It’s raining. I don’t think I’ll go out.
  • Do not use present simple (I go / I phone etc.) in sentences like these:
    • I’ll phone you tomorrow, OK? (not I phone you)
    • I think I’ll go to bed early. (not I go to bed)

B

  • Do not use I’ll … for something you decided before
    • I’m working tomorrow.
    • There’s a good film on TV tonight. I’m going to watch it.
    • What are you doing at the weekend?

C

  • Shall I answer the phone?
    • No, it’s OK. I’ll answer it.
  • Shall I / Shall we … ?
    • = Do you think this is a good thing to do?
    • = Do you think this is a good idea?
  • It’s very warm in this room. Shall I open the window?
  • Shall I phone you this evening?
    • Yes, please.
  • I’m going to a party tonight. What shall I wear?
  • It’s a nice day. Shall we go for a walk?
  • Where shall we go for our holidays this year?
  • Let’s go out this evening.
    • OK, what time shall we meet?

Exercise

  • My bag is very heavy.
    • I’ll carry it for you.
  • Enjoy your holiday.
    • Thank you. I’ll send you a postcard.
  • I don’t want this banana.
    • Well, I’m hungry. I’ll eat it.
  • Do you want a chair?
    • No, it’s OK. I’ll sit on the floor.
  • Did you phone Jenny?
    • Oh no, I forgot. I’ll do it now.
  • Are you coming with me?
    • No, I don’t think so. I’ll stay here.
  • How do you use this camera?
    • Give it to me and I’ll show you.
  • It’s cold today. I don’t think I’ll go out.
  • I’m hungry. I think I’ll have something to eat.
  • I feel very tired. I don’t think I’ll play tennis.
  • I like this hat. I think I’ll buy it.

  • This camera is too expensive. I don’t think I’ll buy it.

  • I’ll phone you tomorrow, OK?
  • I haven’t done the shopping yet. I’ll do it later.
  • I like sport. I watch a lot of sport on TV.
  • I need some exercise. I think I’ll go for a walk.
  • Gerry is going to buy a new car. He told me last week.
  • This letter is for Rose.
    • OK. I’ll give it to her.
  • Are you doing anything this evening?
    • Yes, I’m going out with some friends.

  • I can’t go out with you tomorrow night. I’m working.

  • It’s very warm in this room. Shall I open the window?
  • This programme isn’t very good. Shall I turn off the television?
  • I’m hungry. Shall I make some sandwitches?

  • It’s dark in this room. Shall I turn on the light?

  • Let’s go out tonight.
    • OK, what time shall we meet?
  • Let’s have a holiday.
    • OK, where shall we go?
  • Let’s spend some money.
    • OK, what shall we buy?
  • Let’s have a party.
    • OK, who shall we invite?
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