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What are you doing on Monday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Monday, I plan to attend a virtual yoga class in the morning and then spend the rest of the day catching up on work.

What are you doing on Tuesday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Tuesday, I plan to go for a run in the morning and then spend the afternoon doing some online shopping.

What are you doing on Wednesday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Wednesday, I plan to have lunch with a friend over Zoom and then spend the evening reading a book.

What are you doing on Thursday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Thursday, I plan to take my dog for a walk in the park and then spend some time working on a project for school.

What are you doing on Friday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Friday, I plan to have dinner with my family over video chat and then watch a movie together.

What are you doing on Saturday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Saturday, I plan to go for a bike ride in the morning and then spend some time gardening in the afternoon.

What are you doing on Sunday that is already your plan for the near future?

On Sunday, I plan to attend an online church service and then spend some time catching up with friends over video chat.

If you read that, this year, more than a million tourists will visit your local area as a fact about the future, how would you feel?

If I read that more than a million tourists will visit my local area this year, I would feel excited and proud. It would be a great opportunity to showcase the beauty of my local area and to share its culture with others.

I have just lost my bag; do you think that we will find it soon?

I think it is possible that we will find your bag soon. We should look around the area where you lost it and ask people if they have seen it. We should also contact the authorities in case someone has found it and handed it in.

Will you lend me your car until Saturday? Will you lend me some money until tomorrow? Will you help me with my homework?

Lending you my car until Saturday is not possible as I need it for work, but I can lend you some money until tomorrow. As for helping you with your homework, I am happy to help if you need me to.

You enter a restaurant you have never been to before. They give you the menu with every possible dish on it. What will you order? There is no planning in advance in this case. It happens at that particular moment.

In this case, I would take some time to look through the menu and decide what dish appeals to me most. If there are too many options, I might ask the waiter for their recommendation or pick something that looks interesting based on its description or ingredients.

I need to go to the bus station. Will you offer to help me by saying that “I will take you to the bus station if you like?”

Yes, of course! I would be happy to offer to take you to the bus station if you like.

Do you think that one day people will live on Mars in special buildings? Is this a strong or weak prediction?

This is a strong prediction as there have been many advances in technology and space exploration over recent years which suggest that one day people may be able to live on Mars in special buildings.

I need you to finish a project by next week. Will or won’t there be any problems with finishing your work?

There shouldn’t be any problems with finishing your work by next week as long as we plan ahead and make sure we have enough time for each task involved in completing the project.

Shall I call you at six to help you with your homework this evening? What do you think of my offer to help you with the word SHALL?

My offer to help you with your homework this evening is very kind of me and I appreciate it! The word “shall” implies an obligation or expectation so using this word shows that you are committed to helping me out which is very reassuring.

Let’s talk about plans people have already made before the moment of speaking. The idea is already in your head before you enter the conversation about it.

What are you going to be when you grow up?

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor. I have always been interested in medicine and helping people, so I think it would be a great career for me.

Talk about someone who has told you that they are going to start going to the gym more often.

My friend recently told me that they are going to start going to the gym more often. They said that they want to get into better shape and improve their overall health. They also mentioned that they are going to start eating healthier as well.

Your best friend has failed an exam. Is he/she going to tell her parents about it?

It is up to my best friend whether or not they tell their parents about failing the exam. It is ultimately their decision, but if they need support or advice, then it might be beneficial for them to talk to their parents about it.

I am going to look for information about snowboarding. Where shall I look?

If you are looking for information about snowboarding, you can look online on websites such as Snowboarder Magazine or Snowboarder World. You can also find information in books and magazines at your local library or bookstore.

You are going to have a birthday party next week. You have been planning it for a couple of weeks. Are you going to invite everyone from class or just your close friends?

For my birthday party next week, I am only going to invite my close friends from class. I want it to be an intimate gathering with people who know me well and who I can trust and rely on for support.

Are you working on anything at the moment? Is it going to be ready on time or not?

Yes, I am currently working on a project for school which is due soon. I am doing my best to finish it on time but there may be some delays due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control.

Would you tell the kids playing football near houses with glass windows that they are going to break something with their ball, so they need to stop?

Yes, if the kids are playing football near houses with glass windows then I would tell them that they are going to break something with their ball and need to stop playing there immediately. It is important that we respect other people’s property and take responsibility for our actions when playing sports near residential areas.

Are you going to lie down to rest after class?

No, after class I usually go home or hang out with friends so I won’t be lying down to rest after class today.

What time does the bus from your house to the airport leave?

The bus from my house to the airport leaves at 8:00 am.

What time does your local supermarket open and close?

My local supermarket opens at 8:00 am and closes at 9:00 pm.

What time do you start work and finish work?

I start work at 9:00 am and finish work at 5:00 pm.

What time do the buses run until at the weekends?

The buses run until 11:00 pm on weekends.

What time do the buses run until on weekdays?

The buses run until 10:00 pm on weekdays.

Which tense do we use with itineraries?

We use the present simple tense with itineraries.

I will do the washing up after dinner. How do you feel about my offer?

I am grateful for your offer to do the washing up after dinner. It is very kind of you and I appreciate it.

I am a bit scared because I am seeing the dentist tomorrow morning. What shall I do about my fear?

It is understandable to feel scared about going to the dentist. You could try some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or listening to calming music before your appointment. You could also talk to a friend or family member about your fear and ask them for support.

What are you going to do this weekend? In other words, what plans have you already made for this weekend?

I have already made plans for this weekend which include going out with friends, visiting a museum, and doing some shopping.

Will you tell your friends that they can learn a lot if they study like this?

Yes, I will tell my friends that they can learn a lot if they study like this. I believe that hard work and dedication are essential for success in any field of study.

I am going to grow a beard. I decided on this a few days ago. It’s not a decision I am making now, but my wife doesn’t like the idea. What shall I do?

It sounds like you have already made up your mind about growing a beard, so it may be difficult to change your decision now. However, you could try talking to your wife and explaining why you want to grow a beard and see if you can come to an agreement that both of you are happy with.

I am having an exam tomorrow and I haven’t revised at all. What is going to happen to me in the exam? Please, give your prediction. Is your prediction strong or weak? Where is your evidence?

My prediction is that you will not do well in the exam since you haven’t revised at all. This prediction is quite strong as it is based on the fact that studying is essential for success in exams.

How long will you remember what you are learning today?

How long you remember what you are learning today depends on how much effort you put into understanding the material and how often you review it afterwards. Generally speaking, if you take notes during class and review them regularly afterwards, then it should stay in your memory for a longer period of time.

Are you going abroad in the near future? I mean have you made any plans to go abroad in the near future?

Yes, I have made plans to go abroad in the near future but these plans are still tentative at this point in time as there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration before making any final decisions.

Are you sure that you will do well in your English tests?

No, I cannot be sure that I will do well in my English tests as there are many variables that can affect my performance such as how much effort I put into studying beforehand or how well-prepared I am on the day of the test itself.

What will you complain to your local council about? Is this something you planned earlier or are you thinking about this idea at this very moment?

At this moment, I am thinking about complaining to my local council about issues such as inadequate public transportation services or lack of access to basic amenities in certain areas of my city.

Are you going anywhere special this weekend? I mean have you made any plans for this weekend already?

No, I haven’t made any plans for this weekend yet.

I am moving houses tomorrow. Will you help me?

Yes, of course, I will help you. What do you need help with?

I need that pen of yours. Will you pass it to me, please? You need it back now. Please, ask for it in the exact way that I did.

I need my pen back. Will you pass it back to me, please?

What are you going to be when you grow up? What is the most common answer to this question?

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor. The most common answer to this question is usually something related to a profession such as being a doctor, lawyer, engineer, etc.

Who do you expect will win the next match between your top two teams?

It’s hard to say who will win the next match between my top two teams since it could go either way.

The weather has been horrible, so based on this strong evidence, I ask you: Do you think that it’s going to rain this weekend?

It’s difficult to predict the weather with certainty but based on the current conditions it does seem likely that it will rain this weekend.