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ENGLISH II abo
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Moving forward
 VOCABULARY
Number the pictures to match the phrases from the box.

1. Study for the next test.

2. Get a new job.
3. Do the laundry.
4. Buy a new car. 6 5
4 7
5. Have children.
6. Clean the house.
7. Buy my own house.
8. Speak English fluently.

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READING
Before you complete the text, read it and try to guess the missing information.

sister
My __________ and I are going to
have the most amazing weekend
together! We are going to see some
friends
__________ and eat out on Friday
Saturday
evening. On __________, we are
going to make some sandwiches and
go to the park. The weather is going to
sunny
be __________ and warm. I am going
read a book
to _______________________ and
relax. On Sunday, I am going to work
browse
out, and Emily is going to __________
the internet.
 COMPREHENSION.
Mark the statements True (T) or False (F).

( F ) They’re not going to eat out on Friday evening.

( F ) They’re going to make some sandwiches and go out.
( T ) The weather is going to be warm and sunny.
( F ) She’s not going to relax because she needs to read.
( F ) She’s going to work on Sunday.
( T ) Her sister is going to surf the internet on Sunday.
Are these short or long-term plans?
Short-term plans
1. Study for the next test.
2. Get a new job. ❖ Study for the next test
❖ Do the laundry
3. Do the laundry. ❖ Clean the house
4. Buy a new car.
5. Have children. Long-term plans
6. Clean the house. ❖ Get a new job
7. Buy my own house. ❖ Buy a new car
❖ Have children
8. Speak English fluently. ❖ Buy my own house
❖ Speak English fluently
9. Start a business ❖ Start a business
10. Study abroad ❖ Study abroad
THE FUTURE
BE + Going to + Verb (infinitive)

travel
study
VE

work
Main
ATI

going to dance verb

IRM

fly
AFF

exercise
cook
THE FUTURE
BE + Going to + Verb (infinitive)

travel
study
work
E

going to
TIV

dance
GA

fly
NE

exercise
cook
EXERCISES Look at the vacation plans and
write complete sentences.

I’m going to swim every day.

I’m not going to eat alot.
Sara’s going to buy presents for her friends.
She’s not going to worry about school.
Liam’s going to make lots of friends.
He isn’t going to spend any money.
My parents are going to send lots of postcards.
They aren’t going to sunbathe.
THE FUTURE
BE + Going to + Verb (infinitive)

YES/NO questions Short answers:

Are you going to travel abroad? Yes, I am.

No, I’m not.

WH- questions
Information (Full answers):
What are you going to do tonight?
I am going to do homework.
EXERCISES

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TU BE + Going to + Verb (infinitive)
FU
H E
T
What is she
talking about?
 Time expressions (future plans)
long-term plans
Short-term plans
EXERCISES

are you going to do

‘m / am going to buy
‘s / is going to love
‘m / am going to give

‘m / am going to put
Are you going to buy
CONVERSATION

What are you going to Yes, she is.

study for the test do the laundry

go to the beach

come
 OR
I’m going hiking
this weekend.

I’m going to go to
the mountains. I’m going to
the mountains.

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PRONUNCIATION: Reduced form of GOING TO… (gonna)