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Donys
Writing exercise

Read the paragraph about Donys’ life in the future. Pay attention to the way he makes predictions and the plans he has for his future. Complete the paragraph using the information from the box.

I am going to spend I will ask I will work I am also going to visit I will continue I am going to walk it will be I am going to visit I am going to look that will help I will help I am going to start I will graduate I will have I will probably have

Donys is a student at UNAM. He is studying a major in Teaching English. He wants to be an English teacher and help people to learn this language. So, let's see what Donys thinks his future holds.

Hello, I am Donys and I have almost finished my major. I think I will graduate in a few months but it depends on the opening of a subject I need to get accredited. After I graduate I am going to spend a week in Cancun to celebrate. I bought the tickets and made all the arrangements two months ago. I am going to visit Xcaret, some friends of mine told me that it is an amazing place. I am going to walk on 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen and buy some souvenirs. I am also going to visit Cozumel and Isla Mujeres. I think it will be a great trip.

The following year I am going to start a Master’s in Education. I got my acceptance letter last week and I am so happy about that. I don’t think I will have time to do many things I want, but I am sure that I will continue playing soccer on the weekends. That's the one I care about the most.

In the long run, I believe I will work in a CCH because I read that some English teachers are requested and I will ask for a job there. I will probably have a few groups, but I don’t mind because I will help teenagers to learn English. I am going to look for an apartment near there and move because that will help me to have more time to study and to waste less time moving from one place to another.

Writing exercise

Read the paragraph again and write the plans and predictions Donys has in the correct column.

PLANS

  • ❖ He is going to spend two weeks in Cancun. (He is going to travel to Cancun).
  • ❖ He is going to visit Xcaret.
  • ❖ He is going to walk on 5th Avenue.
  • ❖ He is going to visit Cozumel and Isla Mujeres.
  • ❖ He is going to start a Master’s next year.
  • ❖ He is going to continue playing soccer.
  • ❖ He is going to look for an apartment near CCH and move there.

PREDICTIONS

  • ❖ He thinks he will graduate in a few months.
  • ❖ He believes his trip will be a great one.
  • ❖ He won’t probably have time to do many things after he starts his Master’s.
  • ❖ He will probably work in a CCH. because he will ask for a job there.
  • ❖ He believes he will have a few groups.
  • ❖ He thinks he will help teenagers to learn English.
Birthday
Listening practice

Listen to the story and then answer the activities.

Select exercise

Now choose the correct option.

1 | Natalie will throw a surprise party next Friday.

2 | She visited James to find help.

3 | Their plans for the party are ready.

4 | Mark meet with his clients on Friday morning.

5 | Mark check the contract for the coming year.

6 | Mark have lunch with his boss.

7 | Natalie probably throw a surprise party.

8 | Probably, they celebrate another day.

9 | James join them if he can.

Self evaluation

Now that you have completed all the activities, please reflect on your learning by completing the chart below. If you are unsure about any of the topics or need to review them, please click on the provided links.

Self evaluation

I'm an expert NOW in this topic!

Self evaluation

I think I need to practice a bit more.

Self evaluation

I'm starting to believe I need to start over again.

I understand most of the vocabulary in this material.

Excellent!
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I can identify the difference in use of "will" and "be going to" to express plans and predictions and use time expressions properly.

Very well!
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I can understand the general idea and specific information based on what I read from a text.

Wonderful!
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I can understand the general idea and specific information based on what I listen to from a conversation.

Awesome!
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I can express my plans and predictions in a written form using "will" and "be going to".

Excellent!

I can talk about my plans and predictions using "will" and "be going to".

Very well!
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