11 class

FUTURE CONTINUOUS (I will be doing)

We use Future Continuous when we talk about:

—            an activity or event going on at a particular time or over a particular period in the future.

Next Friday, the President will be celebrating ten years in power. After the operation you won’t be doing any sport for a while.

—                     the future activity or event is the result of a previous decision or arrangement or of a routine

activity.

He gif/ be taking up his place at university in July. (the result of a previous decision) She will be performing every day until the end of the month. (part of a schedule) We'// be going to my brother's house again for Christmas. (we always go there)

—               to sound particularly polite when you ask about people's plans. For example, if you are asking about their plans because you want to ask them to do something unexpected or difficult.

Compare:

Are you starting work on the room today? and

Will you be starting work on the room today? You see, I hope to use it for a meeting tomorrow.

What time are you coming to baby-sit? and

What time will you be coming to baby-sit? We have to be at the theatre by 7 o'clock.

Task 1. Complete these sentences with an appropriate verb + preposition in either the Future Continuous or the Present Continuous for the Future.

l.      Mary Slater         .                                    her work on the radio tonight.

2.      A recent UN report has suggested that by the year 2040, 15 per cent of the world's population          malaria.

3.      I've got a job in Stockholm so I                                             there for the next two years.

4.      I can't believe it. Dave and Sarah                                             married.

5.      You can have my old boots if you like. Now that I've got a new pair I                                them again.

6.      The council                                            road repairs over the next two days.

7.      Most of my family                                           to our wedding next month.

8.       We have a slight delay because of the poor weather, but we                                    off as soon as

possible.

Task 2. Ask about people’s plans in a polite way. Use Will you be -ing...?

1.      You want to use the computer. David is using it now. Will vou be using the computer[or long?

2.       You want some things from the supermarket. Ann is just leaving the house.

3.       You are going to see a film with Jo, who has a car. A lift would be nicer than the bus.

4.      You want to buy Jack's car but you don't know whether he plans to sell it.