Activity two

Lección 9/25 | Tiempo de estudio: 20 Min
Activity two

Discussing future plans and intentions




Which phrase can you use to talk about future plans?


  • a) I went to the gym yesterday.

  • b) I'm going to the beach tomorrow.

  • c) I had dinner at a restaurant last week.





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How can you express uncertainty about future plans?


  • a) I am definitely going.

  • b) I might go, but I'm not sure yet.

  • c) I have already made the decision.





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Which question is used to ask about someone's future intentions?


  • a) What did you do last weekend?

  • b) Where are you going on vacation?

  • c) What are your plans for the coming month?





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Listen and answer the questions that follow:






What are the future plans mentioned?


  • a) Traveling to Asia

  • b) Exploring Europe

  • c) Staying at home





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Which countries does the person want to visit?


  • a) Italy, Germany, and Greece

  • b) Italy, France, and Spain

  • c) Italy, England, and Portugal





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What has the person been doing to prepare for the trip?


  • a) Saving money

  • b) Booking flights

  • c) Packing their bags





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Expressing Sudden Decisions




How can you express a sudden decision in English?


  • a) I am thinking about it.

  • b) I will definitely do it.

  • c) I might consider it.





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Which phrase indicates a sudden change of plans?


  • a) I have been planning this for a while.

  • b) I am still undecided.

  • c) I have decided to do something else.





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What is a common expression to show spontaneity?


  • a) Let's do it on the spur of the moment!

  • b) I have no idea.

  • c) I need more time to decide.





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Read the following paragraph and answer the questions that follow


"I was initially planning to stay home and watch a movie, but suddenly, I had an idea. I decided to call my friends and invite them for a spontaneous road trip. We packed our bags quickly and hit the road. It turned out to be an amazing adventure filled with laughter and new experiences."



What was the person's initial plan?


  • a) Stay home and watch a movie

  • b) Go to a party

  • c) Visit a museum





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What did the person decide to do instead?


  • a) Go on a road trip

  • b) Take a nap

  • c) Go shopping





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Speaking



Practice your pronunciation


Speaking activity: Scenario: You and your friend are planning to go to the beach next week. Suddenly, you realize that all the hotels in your intended destination are fully booked. Make a sudden decision on an alternative plan. Record yourself. First, contextualize the person you are talking to and then express your sudden decision.


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