HOMEWORK: 1. WS Tasks; Lesson 3.

Upper-Intermediate/Grammar
2. Grammar Class 3, Tasks 2, 3, 5, 6; Teacher: Maria Kysil
3. Find a doc. on MGF and start learning. Teacher’s email: marygoodee@gmail.com
Have fun  Grammar: Future Forms

Task 1. Underline future forms.

1. P: When are you off?
LISTENING
S: The taxi’s picking me up at seven tomorrow
1. In Conversation 1, what is
2. G: Work? Not my idea of a holiday!
the man likely to enjoy the
S: Actually, I don't think it'll be too hard.
most and least about his
3. P: I didn't know you were interested in gardening.
trip?
S: I'm not, really, but apparently there might be some building work on
2. What does the other
the house. They're not sure yet.
man think of the trip?
4. I'm afraid the plane has been delayed coming in from Amsterdam, Sir.
3. In Conversation 2, what
Bear with me a minute. I'll just check the latest information on the
three suggestions does the
computer. Erm…
woman make?
5. S: The plane is due to arrive a t ... er 10.30 ...at the earliest.
4. Does the official agree to
H: But that's over three hours' time!
these suggestions?
S: I’m sorry, Sir. And it's likely to be later than that.
5. In Conversation 3, what
6. So are you hoping to go back?
does the woman mention
C: I’d love to. Maria's invited me and I might go back next summer but
having done on her trip?
only if I can afford the flight. But I have a plan. I'm going to look for a
6. What does she want to
new job, with more money.
do next summer? What
7. P: Yeah, I'm thinking of going over. A weekend in Paris sounds good to
could stop her?
me.

Task 2. Match the rules with the examples and complete the table.
1) The taxi’s picking me up at seven tomorrow.
2) I might go back next summer.
3) I’ll just check the latest information on the computer.
4) The plane arrives at 10.30.
5) I’m going to look for a new job.
6) I’m hoping to go back.
7) I’m thinking of going over.
8) I’m planning to find a new job.
9) The ceremony is about to begin.

PLANS and INTENTIONS

Rule № of Form (s) Percentage

example
Schedules (Timetables) 100%

Arrangements (you know 100%

when, where…)
Talking about an event that 100%
we expect to happen in the 9 BE ABOUT TO
near future
Intentions (smth you 1. 80-90%
want/plan to do) 2.
3.
4.
Spontaneous decision 50%
Not definite (=not sure) plan 30-50%
 PREDICTIONS
1) I don’t think it’ll be too hard.
2) The plane is due to arrive at 10.30.
3) It’s likely to be delayed.
4) We’ll definitely meet next year.
5) Look at the time! We’re going to be late!

Rule № of Form (s) Percentage

example
Prediction based on opinion 1.
(with I think, I’m sure, etc, 2.
definitely, probably…)

Expected actions, 90-99%

schedules
Predictions based on the 99%
evidence

Strong possibility 70-80%

Task 3. Work in pairs and say

sentences 1-4 out loud. Which
pronunciation is more natural,
a) or b)?

Task 4. Underline the correct alternative.

1. What are your plans for tonight? – I am going to meet /am meeting my friends for dinner at Mario’s.
2. It’s her wedding day tomorrow, so she is going to make / is making a big celebration.
3. Michael and Alice got engaged yesterday, so they’re going to / they’re making a big celebration soon.
4. She’s decided she’s going to learn / she’s learning a new language this year, but she hasn’t decided which one.
5. I am going to visit / am visiting New York one day. Hopefully soon enough!
6. I am going to visit / am visiting my sister in New York next month. I’ve already bought the tickets!
7. Any nice plans for the evening? – I am still thinking about it. I might go shopping. / I will go shopping.
8. I don’t feel well this morning. – Oh dear! I might look for / will look for the children for you!
9. There’s someone at the door! – OK, I might answer / will answer it!
10. We might go to the cinema / will go to the cinema or we might stay / will stay at home. I don’t want to decide
without asking my girlfriend first.
11. Sorry, we don’t have any sandwiches left. – All right, I might have / I’ll have a salad, please!

Task 5. Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the form of the word.
1. It will probably be hot tomorrow. (likely)
It __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. Chris wants to find a new job. (hoping)
Chris ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. They're meeting at 3 o'clock tomorrow. (planning)
They ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
4. Barcelona are certain to win the championship. (definitely)
Barcelona _________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
5. Don't be late. We've got to be at the theatre at eight. (due)
Don't be late. We __________________________________________________________________________________________________.
6. There's a good chance that she'll get her work permit tomorrow. (likely)
She _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
7. I'm not likely to see you tomorrow. (probably)
I __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
8. Careful! You are going to spill wine! (about)
Careful! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.