today you will read about Amy's end-of-school party and tenses for future situations.
Task A Do you remember where Adrian, Brian, Celia, Jill, Sarah and Simon are going to spend their summer holidays? Here’s Amy’s text message. Where is she going to spend her summer holidays? What is she doing this Saturday?
Task B Read the following text messages and find out what Celia, Adrian, Jill and Simon are doing this Saturday. Who is not coming to Amy’s party and why?
We use the PRESENT SIMPLE with a future meaning to talk about timetables and programmes.
Her plane arrives at 6 p.m.
The wedding reception starts at 2 p.m.
We use the PRESENT CONTINUOUS to talk about fixed future plans and arrangements.
I am having an end-of-school party at my place this Saturday.
My neighbour is getting married this Saturday.
We use the FUTURE SIMPLE to say what we think will happen in the future.
I think I will be late.
I will miss you all.
We use the FUTURE SIMPLE to make promises.
I will try to come, but I won’t make it by 7 p.m.
I will definitely come to your party.
It’s Saturday evening. Everybody’s having fun at Amy’s place, but Celia hasn’t arrived yet. She and her cousin from the States got lost on their way to Amy’s party. Listen to the dialogue and tick the questions used for asking for directions that you hear.
Celia is calling Amy. Listen and read. Complete their conversation with the following words and expressions.
What do you think happened at Amy’s party? Read and check.