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Homework: p. 26

P 28
Arrival /əˈraɪvəl/
Au pair / ˈəʊˈper / || / ˌəʊˈpeə(r)/
Improve /ɪmˈpruːv/
Money / ˈmʌni/
Luck /lʌk/
Surprise 1 /səˈpraɪz/
Edinburgh / ˈednʲˌbɜːrə/ , /-rəʊ / ||/ ˈedɪnbrə/
Reunion /riːˈjuːnjən/
Australia /ɔːˈstreɪliə / ||/ɒˈstreɪliə/
Ex. 1b
2h, 3a, 4f, 5g, 6b, 7i, 8d, 9e
Ex. 1c
1m, 2r, 3j, 4m, 5j, 6r.
3A
A
Isn’t going to pass
Is … going to buy
Are going to be
Aren’t going (to go) camping – are going to stay
Are they going to get married
Is going to snow
B
Are you doing
Going to rain
Going (to go) away
I’m meeting
Going to stay / staying
Going to be late
going to come / coming
GOING TO
- Predictions based on evidence:
Look at these clouds, this evening it’s going to rain.
- Future plans (80%):
I’m going to Torrevieja this weekend.
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
- Future arrangements (90%)
I’m getting married this weekend.
…
I work very long hours (=a lot of hours)
Look forward to something
Phrasal verb
To be excited and pleased about something that is going to happen:
I'm really looking forward to our vacation.
Look forward to doing something
My mother says she's looking forward to meeting you.
I’m looking forward to Real Madrid vs Barcelona football match.
Versus
1 v. British English vs. American English used to show that two people or teams are competing against each other in a game or court case:
The New York Knicks versus the LA Lakers
The Supreme Court decision in Roe vs. Wade