4A GRAMMAR future perfect and future continuous

Complete the conversations with the verbs in brackets in the future perfect or future continuous. 1 A I’m really looking forward to our trip to Paris on Friday. B Me, too! This time tomorrow we’ll be getting on (get on) the plane, and we (not think) about work! 2 A Do you think you still (work) here in ten years’ time? B Probably. But I hope I (be promoted) to Head of Department by then. 3 A Why are you walking so fast? B If we don’t hurry, by the time we get to the station, the train (leave). 4 A Oh no! My car won’t start and I need to pick up a friend at the airport. B You can borrow mine. I (not use) it today. 5 A Do you think it’s too late to phone Hilary? B No, it’s only eleven o’clock. Knowing her, she (not go) to bed yet. She still (watch) TV. 6 A Is this your son’s final year at university? B Yes, by this time next year, he (graduate), and he (look for) for a job. 7 A Shall I make some soup or something for your parents when they arrive? B Good idea! They’ll be starving, as they (not have) time for lunch. 8 A you (come) with us to see the new Marvel film tonight? B Sorry, I won’t – I still have lots of work to do. 9 A What time does your plane land? B At seven in the morning. you (pick me up) from the airport? A Of course. I always do! 10 A Mark and Paul are travelling around Asia. They’ve already been to China and Thailand. B Wow! How many countries they (visit) by the time they get back home? 11 A I’m fed up with all these exams. B Yes, but just think – we (finish) them all by Friday, and we (celebrate)! 12 A Tim’s going to South Africa next month, isn’t he? B No, he’s decided to wait. He (not save) enough money until at least July. ACTIVATION

Write one thing that you’ll… 1 be doing at midday tomorrow. 2 have done by the end of next week. 3 have done a year from now.

Work with a partner. Compare your sentences. Ask for more information.