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Introduction

1 a Work with a partner.
Match the verbs on the left with the definitions on the right.

expect be pleased and excited about something in the future

dread think that something is likely to happen

look forward to be worried or frightened about something in the future

b Use the verbs from activity 1a in the correct form to complete the sentences. Use each verb only once.

1 I haven’t talked to my son for a long time and I’m really
seeing him tomorrow.
2 My boss is really angry, so I’m our meeting this afternoon.

3 He hasn’t studied for the exam, so he’s a bad result.

2 Is there anything you are looking forward to in the next seven days?
Is there anything you are dreading?
Tell the class.
example A: I·m looking forward to the weekend.
B: Me too!

Listening

3 Read the list of things below.
Which things do you think are good to do after retirement?
Which do you think are not so good? Tell the class.

start a new hobby relax and don’t do anything learn a new language
move to a different country stay at home every day and watch TV travel

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