ACTIVITY 125:
By using the previous grammar (expressing future
plans and arrangements) complete the second sentence so
that it means the same as the first using the words given in blue letters. Then check the correct answers.
1. Anna intends to have an early night tonight.
is
Anna
an early night tonight.
2. We
expect the flight to land in about ten minutes.
due
The flight
in about ten minutes.
3. May I ask who is picking me up from the station?
be
Who
from the station?
4. The managing director is about to retire.
point
The managing director
.
5. I'm catching the 12.15 bus to Brighton tomorrow.
at
My bus to Brighton
12.15
tomorrow.
6. The play is going to start very soon.
about
The play
.
7. I have arranged to take part in a marathon
next Saturday.
am
I
in a marathon next
Saturday.
8. They will hold the general election on March 3rd.
to be
The general election
on
March 3rd.
Future plans
ACTIVITY 126:Choose the correct form
to complete each sentence.Then check the correct answers.
1.
From now on I'm
my money instead of spending it
all on clothes.
2.
Sylvia is so disillusioned with her course that she's
university.
3. in the hotel restaurant tonight,
sir?
4. to work next week, because my car
will be at the garage.
5. Sorry,
but
into a meeting. Can I call you
back in half an hour?