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In this lesson: Tell people about next weekend

Grammar: Going to for plans, will for things you expect to happen

4 a Ben is going to retire next week. Look at the pictures. What do you think his plans are?

b Track 42 Listen to Ben talk about his retirement with his friend, Dave.

Check your ideas from activity 4a and write T (true) or F (false) next to each statement below.

1 Ben plans to travel around the world. ....................................... T

2 Ben plans to sell his house. ......................................................

3 Ben plans to travel on his own. .................................................

4 Ben plans to sleep in a tent. .....................................................

5 Ben hasn’t planned where to go first. .......................................

5 a Underline the correct option in each sentence to complete what Ben says.
1 I will / I’m going to leave the country and see the world.

2 We will / We’re going to sell the house.
3 We will / We’re going to buy a camper van and drive around the world.
4 Mary’s going to / Mary will come with me.

5 We’ll / We’re going to usually sleep in the van.
6 Perhaps we’ll / we’re going to stay in cheap hotels.

7 We haven’t got any plans, but we’ll / we’re going to probably go to Morocco.

b Track 42 Listen again and check your answers.

c Do you think Ben has good plans for his retirement?

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