FILE 7/ IMPLEMENTATION.

(CALIFICABLE/ 5 Pts.)

 READ THE CONVERSATION AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW IT.

GLOSSARY:
 As soon as = tan pronto como
 Client= cliente
 Detalis = pormenores / detalles
 Schedule = horario / programa
 Then = entonces.

Mary: Daniel:

I need to see you about the details of the

new contract, sometime next week.
Monday if possible.

Ok, let me have a look at my schedule.

How about 11:00?

No, I’m afraid I can´t, I´m giving a

presentation to the board of directors at
11:15. What about lunch time?

That´s not good for me, I´m having

lunch with a client.

Are you doing anything in the

afternoon? I think we need to discuss
this as soon as possible
Well, I´m leaving for Boston at 5:00.
Could we make it at four o´clock?
That doesn’t give us much time, Daniel.
How about after lunch?

I’m sorry, but I’m visiting the clients

factory after lunch.

Ok then, Monday afternoon at 4:00

 Grammar:

You’ll be surprise to observe the use of the PRESENT PROGRESSIVE AS FUTURE.

I’m visiting, I’m leaving for Boston, I’m having lunch. However we use this tense because
since we note an activity in our diary , we have to consider it when we are making
appointments or arranging our schedules.

Questionnaire:

1 Who is trying to arrange the meeting?

2. Why does Mary want to meet Daniel?

3. Can Mary meet Daniel on Monday at 11:00? Why?

4. Are Mary and Daniel having lunch together on Monday? Why?

6. When is Daniel leaving for Boston?

7. Why is Mary worried about the meeting on Monday at 4:00?