Look at the dialogue between Maya and Lewis. Can you work out why the different future forms were used?
Are they:
- predictions
- arrangements
- intentions or plans
- future continuous
- future perfect
- spontaneous decisions about the future
A Heatwave Is Coming
Maya: Have you seen the forecast for next week? They’re saying temperatures are going to reach 34 degrees on Thursday.
Lewis: I know. I think this will be the hottest week we’ve had in years. I’m already dreading it.
Maya: We’re not staying in the flat all day. It turns into an oven in hot weather.
Lewis: True. I’m meeting Tom on Tuesday. He said he was thinking of going to the coast for a few days.
Maya: That sounds sensible. We could do that, but accommodation will probably be expensive once everyone starts booking.
Lewis: Maybe. I’ll check tonight. If we leave it too late, everything will have sold out.
Maya: Good point. I think I’m going to buy a fan as well. Last summer, we kept saying we would but never did.
Lewis: The shops are opening earlier this weekend because they’re expecting more customers.
Maya: That makes sense. Everyone will be trying to stay cool and will be buying fans and ice all week.
Lewis: We should think about food, too. I definitely won’t be cooking much if it’s over thirty degrees.
Maya: Same. I’m going to prepare some cold meals in advance. By Wednesday, I’ll have filled the freezer.
Lewis: What about work? Are you going into the office?
Maya: No, I’m working from home on Thursday and Friday. If the forecast stays the same, most people will be avoiding public transport.
Lewis: I might do the same. Or maybe I’ll take a day off and go somewhere cooler.
Maya: Whatever we decide, next week is definitely going to be memorable.