Learning Objective: use the present continuous and be going to to discuss future activities and plans.
Question: (Wh-question +) be + subject + verb + -ing?
What are you doing tonight?
Statement: Subject + be + verb + -ing
I'm going to a party.
We can also use be going to + verb for future plans.
What is she going to do tomorrow?
She's going to see a play.
Alicia: What ________ you ________ tonight?
Mike: ________ you ________ anything tomorrow?
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1. What are you doing tonight? Would you like to go out? 2. Are you doing anything on Friday night? Do you want to see a movie? 3. We’re having friends over for a barbecue on Sunday. Would you and your parents like to come? 4. Are you staying in town next weekend? Do you want to go for a hike? a. I’m going to be here on Saturday, but not Sunday. Let’s try to go on Saturday. b. Well, my father is going to visit my brother at college. But my mother and I are going to be home. We’d love to come! c. Sorry, I can’t. I’m going to work late tonight. How about tomorrow night? d. Can we go to a late show? I’m going to stay at the office till 7:00.