#1 Describing your future plans with Mercedes

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A.
Rules

When talking about the future, we use the following forms and structures:
• to be going to
• Present Continuous
• and Future Simple


1 | SPONTANEOUS DECISION

     1. Decisions made at the moment of speaking.
     Example: I will call you back later!
     Alternatively, your friend asks what you are up to at the weekend. But you are still considering the options, that's why you have to decide right away.
    Example:
- What are you doing on the weekend?
- Hmmm, I think I will stay at home. I probably won't go out.

     When it comes to quick decisions, choose Future Simple.

2 | MAKING PLANS

     To be going to is used whe you are planning  sometning.
     To be takes one of the forms that fits the subject, am / is / are.
     Let's see how the previous dialogue transforms when you are pretty sure of how you are spending your weekend.
     Example:
- What are you doing on the weekend?
- Well, I am going to visit a fortune-teller.


3 | CERTAIN PLANS (AGREED WITH SOMEONE ELSE)

     When you want to emphasise that you have already made an appointment for a definite date or time, use Present Continuous.
     Let's look at the same old dialogue:
- What are you doing on the weekend?
- I am visiting a fortune-teller. I have an appointment at 10 a.m.


     PREDICTIONS
 
   When we use to be going to for predictions it means there is some proof to our words.

• I guess/hope/believe it will be sunny tomorrow.
• It is going to be sunny tomorrow! I have seen a weather forecast!


      In the first case, we just express our opinion and hope for a sunny day. In the second one, the weather forecast supports our prediction.
That's pretty much it. Of course, theory is good, though practice makes perfect.
 
He bought her something that she really wanted. She is going to be thrilled for sure!
I have to finish this pack of chips. Will you help me?
– I would kill for something sweet. – I will order something in.
Your friend is so reserved. I think he will never get close to anyone if he keeps being so distant.
I finally got a promotion at work. That's why I am going to Disneyland next week to celebrate that.
Here we go, he is back texting you again after having ghosted you for half a year. Are you going to text him back?
future arrangement
decision made at the moment of speaking
the question about smb's intentions
future prediction based on the opinion
the prediction that is based on facts/knowledge
an offer at the moment of speaking
B.
Choose the correct option
  • 1.
    “Spiderman: no way home” a great movie, I just know it!
  • 2.
    You look so tired, don't worry about dinner,  tonight or we can order something!
  • 3.
    I believe we have another lockdown this spring or autumn.
  • 4.
    We  a Harry Potter themed costume party in five days. Hermione's look has already been taken, but Hagrid's one is still available to pick!
  • 5.
    You'd better buy more glitter eye shadow because Euphoria season three is officially
  • 6.
     Do you think the government  Italy's borders to visitors again?
C.
Match
Tomorrow is your friend’s birthday and you don't know what present to buy.
You want to calm and support your friend who is worried about her exams as you believe in her.
Your parents decided to surprise you and visit you today.
You have just accidentally broken your friend's phone.
You are shopping and you have just seen a great pair of shoes, now you want to buy them.
Your parents decided to come to visit you and have already bought the bus tickets for July and you are telling your friend about this.
You are calling your colleague who cannot talk at the moment.
You want to calm and support your friend who is worried about her exams and you know that she has been working hard to prepare.
Tomorrow is your friend's birthday and you have already decided what to buy
Your friend comes up to your place and takes off the coat.
Your parents want to come to visit you, but you still have to discuss it and set a date. You are telling your friend about this.
Your friend invites you to a party on a Friday night, but you have already promised your grandma to show her how to turn on the computer.
My parents are visiting me in July, I am looking forward to it!
Sorry, I am helping my grandma on Friday night!
I promise I will fix it or buy you a new one!
I will probably just grab some sweets and flowers.
I will take them!
I will help you with the coat!
I am going to pick up a PS5 for him!
Will you call me back later?
Don't worry! You are going to pass, you have been brushing up on all of the topics since July!
Don't worry! I am sure you will do just great!
My parents are going to visit me, but I don't know when yet.
Hello, great news! We will come today, be ready to have a family party!
D.
Discuss the sentences that are true for you
  • I don't think I will read business books ever again. I never understood the point of them.

  • I am going to chill next week if nothing comes up. 

  • My partner and I are not going to buy anything expensive next month as we are trying to save up.

  • I  am having a vacation in July. I have already discussed it with my team and supervisor.

  • I will probably order a takeaway today, I don't feel like cooking.

  • I hope that I won't be extremely busy this week. 

  • My friend is going to Paris tomorrow. She has already booked a ticket. 

  • I don't have a lot of plans. I am just going to take out the trash and do some chores today.

  • I am going to renew my Spotify subscription. I adore listening to music.

E.
Mercedes-Benz's Master Plan For Going All-Electric By 2030
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F.
Discuss the sentences
  • Are you into cars?

  • Do you think cars are good value for money?

  • Do you think the world would be a better place without cars?

  • Have you ever been in a car accident?

  • How different do you think cars of the future will be?

  • Should governments restrict engine sizes to protect the environment?

  • What do you think of drivers who decorate their cars with soft toys?

  • Which country produces the best cars?

  • Do you like sitting in a car, either as a driver or a passenger?

  • Why do so many people care so much about their cars?