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Рис. \(1\). Future
There are different ways how to express future.
1. The present continuous.
We use this tense when we say about arranged actions, we have already planned them.
Use am/is/ are + Ving
We are having a party next week.
Рис. \(2\). Party
2. The present simple.
We use this tense when we say about programmes, timetables, trains, buses, matches.
Use V1 or Vs(es) for the 3rd person (singular)- positive
Do/does not V1-negative
Do/Does+ subject+ V1 - question
The train arrives at 5.30.
Рис. \(3\). Train
3. The structure to be going to.
-We use for plans, intentions, ambitions we have for the future.
I am going to employ more staff.
Рис. \(4\). Staff
-We use in predictions when there is evidence that something will happen in the near future.
Look at him! He is going to win the race.
Remember!
We use will+ V1 when we make a prediction based on what we think, believe.
In the year 2050 there will be colonies on Mars.
We use to be going to when we make a prediction based on what we can see and know.
Look! This person is going to steal money.
Reference:
Рис. 1. Future, https://pixabay.com/images/id-2372183/ Pixabay License CC0 Free for commercial use No attribution required
Рис. 2. Party, 2013, https://pixabay.com/images/id-204742/ Pixabay License CC0 Free for commercial use No attribution required
Рис. 3. Train, 2006, https://pixabay.com/images/id-1239439/ Pixabay License CC0 Free for commercial use No attribution required
Рис. 4. Staff, 2015, https://pixabay.com/images/id-885338/ Pixabay License CC0 Free for commercial use No attribution required
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