Pick out the sentences expressing a) the speaker's intention, b) prediction out of circumstances

Ex. 70 Read the text and notice the difference in meaning between the Future Simple and 'to be going to'.

Practice

The Present Simple Tense

The Present Continuous Tense

This tense-form describes:

1) fixed plans and 2) personal arrangements, especially social and travel arrangements. The future meaning of the Present Continuous is made clear by time reference, adverbials or context. The Present Continuous (Progressive) for future actions is frequently associated with verbs of movement (go, come, arrive, fly, move, etc) but other groups of verbs are used as well.

My Dad is flying to Paris tonight.

He is arriving on the б о 'clock train tomorrow morning.

Wednesday won't do. I 'm afraid, I m attending a conference.

She says she's baby-sitting tonight.

He is taking three "A' levels this summer.

What are you doing this evening? - I'm going to the theatre.

Note the use of the Continuous form of the verb 'see' in the meaning of 'meet 'in colloquial English.

I'm seeing Pete on Tuesday.

I'm seeing the dentist tomorrow.

As compared to the use of the Present Continuous for future actions the Present Simple Tense is used to express a definite future arrangement ina more formal language.

It is typically used for talking about timetables, routines and schedules. It is also used to describe fixed events which are not simply the wishes of the speaker. The future meaning of the Present Simple (like in the case of the Present Continuous in the same meaning) must be indicated by an adverbial modifier or prompted by the context.

The train for Madrid leaves at 3.50.

What time does the bus arrive in York?

Next term starts on April 6.

Tom retires in three years.

Christmas is on Tuesday next year.

Next week I have my operation; then the week after that I go on holiday.

John: Look, there isn't a cloud in the sky. It's going to be a glorious day.

Shall we go to the beach?

Carol: I am going to the beach, but I won't swim. The water's still too cold.

John: I don't think I will swim either. But I am going to take my swimming things with me. If the sun gets very hot I expect I'll be glad to jump into the water.

Carol: I'm going to lie in the sun a lot this year. I need sunshine after all the rain during the winter. I know it will do me good.

John: It's a holiday today. That means there will be a big crowd of people at the seaside.

Carol: But I'm sure there won't be too many at Whitesands Beach. We'll

probably have the place almost to ourselves.

John: What shall we do about lunch? Shall I make some sandwiches?

Carol: It's OK. I'll make them, if you go and get the car ready.

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