- A: You haven't seen my passport, have you?
B: No. Why?
A: I need it because I for Taipei next Monday.
B: Oh? How long will you be there?
A: A week. I the first few days with my brother, who
to school there. After that I some
old fiiends I went to school with in Australia several years ago. They've invited me
to be their house guest.
B: Sounds like a great trip. Hope you find your passport.
EXERCISE 23. Using the present progressive to express future time. (Chart 3-7)
Di+ectiuns: Pair up with a classmate. Tell each other your plans. Use the present
progressive.
Example: What are your plans for this evening?
SPEAKER A: I'm staying home. How about you?
SPEAKER B: I'm going to a cybercafe to send some e-mails. Then I'm going to the English
Conversation Club. I'm meedng Anna there. ,,'i
What are yourphns... .',
- for the rest of today?
- for tomorrow or the next day?
- for this coming weekend? ., ...A. ., .,
- for the rest of this month?
., .. ,
EXERCISE 24. Writing: using the present progressive to express future time. (Chart 3-7)
Directions: Think of a place you would like to visit. Pretend you are going to take a trip
there this weekend. You have already made all of your plans. Write a paragraph in which
you describe your trip. Use the present progressive where appropriate.
Example: This coming weekend, my friend Gisella and I are taking a trip. We're going to
Nashville,Tennessee. Gisella likes country music and wants to go to some shows.
I don't know anything about country music, but I'm looking forward to going to
Nashville. We're leaving Friday afternoon as soon as Gisella gets off work. (Etc.)
Possible questions ro answer in your paragraph:- Where are you going? r. .. ,
- When are you leaving? ., .. ..
- Are you traveling alone? .:. ,,
- How are you getting there? -,.. i 1
- Where are you staying? ...
- Are you visiting anyone? Who? .. .. , ,.i,. ., '
7. How long are you staying there? , '$ ' .;.. .I I' .,... ... ,.
- When are you getting back?