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    1. The document provides instructions and examples for using different verb forms to talk about future intentions, plans, and arrangements. 2. It discusses using forms like "going to", present continuous, "planning to", and future simple to talk about different types of future intentions and plans. 3. The document also contains an interview where the verbs must be underlined to indicate the correct future form based on the context, as well as exercises to practice using the various future verb forms.

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    1. The document provides instructions and examples for using different verb forms to talk about future intentions, plans, and arrangements. 2. It discusses using forms like "going to", present continuous, "planning to", and future simple to talk about different types of future intentions and plans. 3. The document also contains an interview where the verbs must be underlined to indicate the correct future form based on the context, as well as exercises to practice using the various future verb forms.

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    YAŞAR UNIVERSITY SoFL

    2020-21 / TRACK 3
    ADVANCED
    INTEGRATED SKILLS / UNIT 2B
    VERBS OF MOVEMENT & INTENTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

    A. Read the instructions about stating intentions and arrangements below and look at the
    example sentences. Then write another example for each use.

    Intentions & Arrangements Examples


    a1. We use both going to and the present continuous for future actions and a1. She is learning French
    events that are already decided or arranged. tomorrow
    Example: I’m having lunch with Terry this afternoon.

    a2. We use the continuous phrases be [planning – aiming] + to + infinitive,


    thinking of + verb + -ing to talk about plans. a2.i am thinking of starting
    Example: Kevin is planning to cycle across the country next Summer. a new hobby
    b. We use the future simple, will + infinitive, for decisions that we make at the b.now that you are insisting,
    time of speaking. then I will do my best to
    Examples: OK, I will come to the meeting, but I won’t say anything. meet with you

    c. We use future continuous, will + be + v + -ing, to talk about plans that happen c.
    without being specially arranged.
    Example: I’ll be going to the meeting, so I can pass on your apologies.

    d. We also use future continuous will + be + v + ing or could / may / might / d.when you are resting at
    going to + be + verb + -ing to say that something will be in progress in the seaside, I will be at exam.
    future.
    Example: While you’re enjoying yourself next month, I will be working here!

    e. We use the present simple for scheduled activities. e.the shift ends at 10 pm
    Example: The first race begins at 12:00.

    f. We use be + to + infinitive in formal language for arrangements. f.the boss is to arrange a


    Example: The Queen is to open a new business center. meeting about company’s
    incomes
    g. We use be about + to + infinitive to say something will happen very soon. g.time is about to up so you
    Example: Hurry up! The bus is about to leave! should fill the blanked
    places quickly
    h. We use not be about + to + infinitive to emphasize negative intentions. h.the boy is not about to
    Example: I’ve never smoked and I’m not about to start now! steal anything anymore

    i. We use be due + to + infinitive to say something is owed/expected very soon, i.i am due to hand in my
    often at a certain time. school project that night
    Example: I’m due to meet her secretary this afternoon.

    B. Read the interview below and underline the best option for each
    sentence.

    1
    YAŞAR UNIVERSITY SoFL
    2020-21 / TRACK 3
    ADVANCED
    INTEGRATED SKILLS / UNIT 2B
    VERBS OF MOVEMENT & INTENTIONS AND ARRANGEMENTS

    Interviewer: So, Rudy, you‘re going to / are to go on your first wing walk.
    Rudy: That’s right, yeah. We’re going / about to take off approximately half an hour from
    now.
    Interviewer: And what are you / will you be doing exactly?
    You’re due / going to stand on the wing, right?
    Rudy: That’s right, well, my instructor said I’ll be standing /
    stand on top of the plane, between the wings. I’ll be
    strapped into a kind of frame. So I don’t have to do
    anything, I will just stand there, admiring the view... I’m not
    about / planning to panic. I’m just going to enjoy it.
    Interviewer: So it’ll be pretty windy.
    Rudy: Yes, we’re due / going to be flying at about 120 km an hour, so it will be windy, sure.
    But I‘ll be wearing / wear a padded suit, so I shouldn’t get too cold.
    Interviewer: OK, well, good luck!

    C. Read the sentences below and cross out one future form which is NOT possible.
    1. I will let / am going to let / am letting you know soon.
    2. The pipe needs fixing now. I ’ll be doing / ‘ll do / ‘m going to do it.
    3. I won’t see / don’t see / won’t be seeing Sharon any time soon.
    4. When Annie leaves school, she will look / is going to look / is looking for a job.
    5. Serena is going to wear / is wearing / wears her new dress for the party.
    6. He will repay / is going to repay / repays the full amount to the bank in two months.
    7. The meeting is aiming to / is about to / is due to begin, so please sit down everyone.
    8. I’m not about / going / due to learn French at my age. I’m far too old!
    9. We are planning to become / are becoming / are aiming to become millionaires one day.

    D. Think about your short term and long term plans. Write/talk about them
    briefly using the appropriate intention and/or arrangement structures.

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