1.28. Imagine two friends are having a conversation. The remarks of one of them are given; suggest a helpful response, e.G. My car won’t start. – I’ll give you a lift.

Sorry, I’m too busy to chat at the moment.	That’s the doorbell.
Ouch! I’ve cut myself.	Here’s €100.
Don’t forget it’s Dad’s birthday next week.	Quick! Someone’s just collapsed.
I asked you to tidy the flat.	The photocopier’s broken down.
I think the baby’s crying.	I need a hand with this shelf.

1.29. In pairs, ask and answer questions about what you’ll be doing at these times, e.g. A: What will you be doing this time on Friday evening? – B: I’ll be relaxing at home.

this time tomorrow	this time next year
this time next week	in ten years’ time
this time next month	when I see you again

1.30. In groups of three or four, discuss the changes you expect by the end of the twenty-first century, e.g. Scientists will have discovered a new way to travel.

Here are some verbs to help you.

develop

discover

become

invent

build

learn

1.31. Discuss what you think …

• you will have learnt by the end of this term

• you will have learnt by the time you graduate

• you will have achieved in five / ten / twenty years

1.32. PLANS

Make a note of what you are going to do at these times.

after class tonight tomorrow on Saturday next week next year

1.33. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Think of a few typical resolutions people make.

In pairs, imagine it is New Year’s Eve. Write down three resolutions for someone famous, e.g. I’m going to tell fewer lies to the newspapers. I’m going to start a healthier lifestyle. I’m going to get a better lawyer. Then let the other students in the group guess the famous person.

1.34. Work in two teams. Here are some preparations for different activities. Say what someone is going to do. If your sentence is relevant, your team gets a point.

• I’ve put on my coat and hat.

• The phone is ringing.

• I’ve got the ingredients.

• I’ve bought the tickets.

• I’ve brought flowers.

• It’s late and I’m tired.

• I’ve got the tools.

• There’s a bottle of wine on the table.

• The kitchen’s full of dirty dishes.

• I’m absolutely exhausted.

• I’ve got a headache.

• It’s raining.

• There’s a great film on TV tonight.

• I’m hungry.

• I’ve lost my keys.

1.35. Imagine you are the leader of a newly elected government. You have just finished a cabinet meeting and are presenting your policies to parliament, e.g. We are going to tax the rich. Work together in groups and write your policies.