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FUTURE TENSES - Notes and Activities

The document outlines different future forms in English, including Present Continuous for arranged events, Present Simple for timetables, 'be going to' for intentions and predictions, and 'will' for spontaneous decisions and predictions. It provides examples for each form and includes exercises for practice. Additionally, there are translation exercises from Spanish to English.

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FUTURE TENSES - Notes and Activities

The document outlines different future forms in English, including Present Continuous for arranged events, Present Simple for timetables, 'be going to' for intentions and predictions, and 'will' for spontaneous decisions and predictions. It provides examples for each form and includes exercises for practice. Additionally, there are translation exercises from Spanish to English.

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FUTURE FORMS

1/ PRESENT CONTINUOUS

When we are talking what we have arranged to do. It is more natural than using going to.

Ex. Ann is arriving tomorrow at 10:15 and I’ m meeting her at the station.

2/ PRESENT SIMPLE

When we are talking about timetables, programmes, etc. (for example for public transport, cinemas,
etc.).

Ex. What time does the film begin? // The train leaves Plymouth at 10:30 and arrives in London at
13:45.

3/ BE GOING TO (+ infinitive)

- When we say what we have already decided to do, what we intend to do in the future.
- When we say what we think will happen (especially in the near future). There is usually
something in the present situation that makes the speaker sure about what will happen.

Ex. I’ m too tired. I’ m going to have an early night. // Look at those black clouds! It’ s going to rain.

4/ WILL (+ infinitive)

- When we decide to do something at the time of speaking. (Ex. I’ m too tired to walk home. I
think I’ ll get a taxi.)
- When we say what will happen or what we think will happen – that is, when we are
predicting a future happening or a future situation. (Ex. This time next year I’ ll be in Japan.
Where will you be?)
- Often used with probably / (I’ m ) sure / (I) expect / (I) think

EXERCISE 1

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use future tenses.

1. Look! That driver …………………………………. (cause) an accident!


2. When do you think he …………………………………. (arrive)? I’ m looking forward to meeting him!
3. I believe scientists …………………………………. (find) a cure for AIDS in the near future.
4. A. Watch out! You …………………………………. (hurt) yourself!
B. Don’ t worry. I …………………………………. (not hurt) myself. I’ m careful.
5. …………………………………. (the film / begin) at 3:30 or 4:30?
9. Isn’ t that a beautiful ring? I ………………………………… (buy) it!
10. I …………………………………. (probably / be) a bit late this evening, so don’ t wait for me.
11. The concert this evening …………………………………. (start) at 7:30.
12. Tom is very busy next week. On Monday evening, for example, he ………………………………..
(play) volleyball with some friends; on Tuesday morning, he ………………………………. (go) to the
dentist; …
EXERCISE 2

Translate into English:

1. No vamos a salir esta noche. Estamos cansados.

2. Nos vemos dentro de una hora. Te esperaré fuera del banco.

3. Dime, ¿crees que alguna vez conoceré al amor de mi vida?

4. El tren de alta velocidad sale de la estación de Valencia mañana a las 8 y llega a Madrid unas
dos horas después.

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