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THE NIGHT SHIFT
8.2
GRAMMAR
FUTURE INTENTIONS
5
a
Who says these sentences in the article?
1
I’m going to bring
my laptop to work.
2
I’m hoping to make
friends with people abroad.
3
Next month,
I’m going to start
a degree in literature.
4
I’d like to leave
this job soon.
5
b
Answer these questions about the sentences in
Exercise 5a.
1
Which sentences describe a planned action in the
future (i.e. a definite intention)?
2
Which sentences describe an ambition or dream for
the future?
3
How do you make negatives and questions with this
language?
5
c
Underline more examples of this language in the text.
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Language reference and extra practice, pages 116–117
5
d
Correct the errors in these sentences.
1
I am going buy a car next week.
2
He like to live in another country in the future.
3
You going to start your new job on Monday.
4
They not would like to eat out tomorrow.
5
Does he is going to sell his car?
6
We are going not to visit them next weekend.
7
Would you like go abroad on holiday this year?
8
Are you hope go to university in the future?
GRAMMAR TIP
In standard speech, it is more natural to use
contractions, e.g.
I’m
going to buy a car
.
PRONUNCIATION
6
a
8.3
Contractions
Look at these two sentences.
Which do you hear?
1
I am going to apply to university.
2
I’m going to apply to university.
6
b
8.4
Listen and repeat these sentences.
1
I’m going to bring my laptop to work.
2
You’re going to start university soon.
3
He’s hoping to make friends around the world.
4
We’d like to work in a café.
5
They’d like to study abroad.
6
We’re not going to change jobs.
SPEAKING
7
a
Complete these sentences so that they are true for
you. Compare your sentences with a partner.
1
Next weekend, I’m going …
2
Next year, I’m hoping …
3
One day, I’d like …
7
b
Think more about your future. What plans, hopes
or dreams do you have? Think about future studies
and work, as well as general life plans. Write five to ten
sentences. Then find out about other students in the
class.
Do you have any plans for the rest of this week/month/
year?
What future work and study plans do you have?
What hopes, dreams and ambitions do you have?
John Millar
“When I came to this
country, the only work I
could find was as a night
security guard. This job is
boring because it’s so quiet,
but I’ve decided to turn this
problem into an advantage.
Next month, I’m going to
start a degree in literature by
distance learning. I’m going
to read my course books
during the long quiet nights!
I don’t want to be a security
guard all my life; I’d like to
be a teacher. I’m going to
apply for a teacher-training
course when I finish my
degree.”
Tony Baggio
“My work involves repairing
the railway tracks, so we
have to work at night
because they can’t stop the
trains during the day. It’s
not so bad, our team spirit
is great, and we get paid
extra. However, I’m going
to leave this job soon. It’s
tiring and I have to find a
normal job because my
wife’s pregnant. I haven’t
found a new job yet, but
I’m hoping to be a builder.
It’s hard work, but no more
nights!”
Indira Patel
“I work in a call centre in India, but I
answer calls from people in the UK so
I have to work at night. It’s a good job
with a good salary. It’s also interesting
because I use my English. But, to be
honest, working at night is depressing
– I miss my friends and family – so I’d
like to leave this job soon. However,
well-paid jobs aren’t easy to find, so I
don’t know what I’m going to do,
really.”
MEET THE EXPERT
Watch an interview with Karen Fowler,
a communications manager, about
working in the dark in Antarctica.
Turn to page 128 for video activities.
