* ‘I’ll’ for decisions
* going to / intending to / planning to / thinking of +V4 }for Intentions or Plans
* Present continuous tense for Fixed Plans
2.2 Making Decisions
[I think I’ll / Perhaps I’ll/ Maybe I’ll I don’t think I’ll / Perhaps I won’t / Maybe I won’t] Decide to do / not to do these things, and add a reason.]= I think I’ll have a beer. I’m thirsty.
2. Not to have a beer
= I don’t think I’ll have a beer. I feel cold.
3. To write to your mother
= Maybe I’ll write to mother. She’s worried about me.
4. Not to go out tonight
= Maybe I won’t go out tonight. I feel sick.
5. To learn to drive
= I think I’ll learn to drive. My father has bought a car.
6. Not to have any more to eat
= I don’t think I’ll have any more to eat. I felt unwell.
7. Not to give up smoking
= Perhaps I won’t give up smoking. All my friends are smokers.
8. To go swimming
= Maybe I’ll go swimming. It’s very hot today.
9. To have a party
= I think I’ll have a party. I have passed the exam.
10. Not to invite Jane to your party
= I don’t think I’ll invite Jane to your party. She’s my enemy.
Now, add a decision to these remarks.
1. I’ m getting too much fat. I think I’ll go on a diet.2. I’m fed up with my job. Perhaps I’ll take leave for a week.
3. She seems very friendly. Maybe she’ll join my college.
4. I’m a bit- tired tonight. Perhaps I won’t go to office tomorrow.
5. I really must try and get rid of this cough. I think I’ll go to the doctor’s tomorrow.
6. I hope they’re not worried about me. Maybe I won’t phone them.
7. I’ve had enough of these mice running about all over the flat. Perhaps I’ll buy mousetraps tomorrow.
2.3 Changing Your Mind
1. A decides to ask Maria (or Mario) out.A: I think I’ll ask Maria out.
B: Don’t do that. She’s not friendly.
A: Is she? Well, in that case I’ll take Rita out instead.
C: Rita? Don’t be silly- she’s quite selfish.
A Is she? Oh, well in that case perhaps I’ll go alone.
D: Alone? Don’t do that- It’s boring.
2. A decides to give George a tie for his birthday.
A: I think I’ll give a tie for his birthday.
B: Don’t do that. He has a lot of ties.
A: Has he? Well, in that case I’ll give him a watch instead.
C: Watch? Don’t be silly- he doesn’t like it at all.
A Doesn’t he? Oh, well in that case perhaps I’ll give a shirt.
D: Shirt? Don’t do that- he has many shirts.
3. A decides to go on holiday to London.
A: I think I’ll go on holiday to London.
B: Don’t go to London. It’s expensive.
A: Is it? Well, in that case I’ll go to Pokhara instead.
C: Pokhara? Don’t be fool- it’s not good.
A: Is it? Oh, well in that case perhaps I’ll go to Dubai
D: Dubai? Don’t go there too- it’s far more expensive.
4. A decides to buy a Mercedes.
A: I think I’ll buy a Mercedes.
B: Don’t do that. It’s very expensive.
A: Is it? Well, in that case I’ll buy a Honda instead.
C: Honda? Don’t be silly- it’s not durable.
A Is it? Oh, well in that case perhaps I’ll buy a Ferrari.
D: Ferrari? Don’t do that- It’s not easy to drive.
5. A decides to spend the evening in Anabelle’s discotheque.
A: I think I’ll spend the evening Anabelle’s discotheque.
B: Don’t do that. your father doesn't like that.
A: Don’t he? Well, in that case I’ll lie him.
C: Don't do that . Your dad is very strict.
A:Is he? oh well ! in that case I will stay on Ram's home
D:Ram's home? Don't do that.It is not good to stay at other's home
2.4 Intensions and Plans
[ sub + is/am/are + intending to/ going to/ planning to + V1 ] [ sub + is/am/are + thinking of + V4 ]
1. Roger has decided that he doesn’t earn enough money.= He’s going to look for a better job.
2. Wendy has decided that her life isn’t exciting enough.
= She’s thinking of changing her present job.
3. Grandfather had decided that it’s not safe to keep his money under his mattress.
= He’s going to deposit it in his bank account.
4. The Robinsons are worried because their house is full of valuable antiques.
= They’re intending to hire two guards.
5. Janet has just bought 100 kilos of cheese.
= She’s thinking of giving some of it to her mother.
6. Alex has taken all of his money out of his bank account.
= He’s thinking of buying a new car.
2.5 Making Money
Write a paragraph, explaining what you and your partner are planning to do to make money.I’m Planning to open my garage . Right now, I don’t have enough money to do that. So, I’ve decided to borrow some money from my father. I’ve also decided to work in a garage of a friend . After a month or two, I’ll have enough experience to do the business successfully. But my partner is thinking of establishing a hotel. His father is rich enough and has promised to invest all the money that will be necessary .So, he’s planning to study hotel management for two years.
2.6 Arrangements
[ sub + is/am/are + V4 ]1. Samira: What time are we leaving?
Ludwig: We are leaving at 8:45 in the morning.
2. Samira: Are we stopping to see Coventry Cathedral on the way?
Ludwig: No, we aren’t.
3. Samira: Are we stopping anywhere on the way?
Ludwig: Yes, we are stopping for coffee at Buckingham.
4. Samira: When are we arriving at Stratford?
Ludwig: At 12.
5. Samira: Where are we having lunch?
Ludwig: At Riverside Restaurant.
6. Samira: Are we visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace?
Ludwig: Yes, of course.
7. Samira: Are we doing anything in the afternoon?
Ludwig: Nothing special.
8. Samira: Are we having dinner together?
Ludwig: No, it’s not necessary, but we must have it before the show.
9. Samira: Which play of Shakespeare are we seeing?
Ludwig: King Lear.
10. Samira: Are we starting back straight after the performance?
Ludwig: Yes, we are.
11. Samira: Are we stopping on the way back?
Ludwig: No, we aren’t.
2.7 Your Own Plans
1. After this lessonA: What are you doing after this lesson?
B: I’m having a tea.
2. Tonight
A: Where are you going tonight?
B: I’m watching my favorite TV show.
3. Next weekend
A: What are you doing next weekend?
B: I’m visiting my grand parents.
4. When this course has finished
A: What are you doing when this course has finished?
B: Yes, I’m intending to work at my dad office.
5. Next year
A: What are you doing next year?
B: I’m going to Australia.
