Prime Time 5, Transition, Coursebook mit Audio-CD

2 Talking about the future Remind yourself of the forms. First look at the information in the grammar box. Then read the dialogue and find examples of how to talk about the future. Explain why the different tenses are used in the dialogue. Use the explanations from the box. 1 Grammar For more details see  G 2 Future forms • “will” future: for personal predictions Don’t worry, I ’ll do the shopping today. • “going to” future: for plans or when it is already clear what is going to happen I ’m going to see the doctor on Monday. I hope she can help me. • present progressive: for future arrangements I ’m leaving tomorrow – first thing in the morning. • present simple: for “timetable” information The train leaves tomorrow at ten. G Naomi’s sister Lucy, a college student, wants to earn some money. Lucy: Hey, Naomi, have you heard my news? Naomi: No, but I can see you’re going to tell me! So go on. Lucy: Well, I phoned about a Saturday job in a shoe shop, and I’m going for an interview with the manager tomorrow! Naomi: Oh, that’s cool. Well, good luck! Lucy: ˆanks. ˆe interview starts at 9:45. I don’t expect it’ll take too long. Naomi: What stuŠ are you going to wear? Lucy: Well, I thought – er – your new skirt? Please, Naomi! It’ll be good for you, too, if I get the job. You won’t have to pay so much for your shoes! Speaking: Say what Naomi is doing next week. a) Use Naomi’s notes to give the information. Example: On Monday she is having her hair cut. Her appointment is at 4:30. 2 Wed 11:15 interview Peterborough Regional College Phone personal adviser Fri Hair appointment Mon 4:30 Tues Geog. project presentation! Volleyball Thurs after school Sat 12:40 meet Granddad at station Charity Walk Sun – start outside sports centre 10 a.m. b) Pair work: What arrangements do you and your partner have for next week? Ask and answer questions. 1. Are you going anywhere special next week? 2. What are you doing after school on … ? 3. What time does/is … ? 22 It’s my life Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv