The Present Simple Tense

As compared to the use of the Present Continuous for future actions the Present Simple Tense is used to express a definite future arrangementina more formal language.

It is typically used for talking about timetables, routines and schedules. It is also used to describe fixed events which are not simply the wishes of the speaker. The future meaning of the Present Simple (like in the case of the Present Continuous in the same meaning) must be indicated by an adverbial modifier or prompted by the context.

The train for Madrid leaves at 3.50.

What time doesthe bus arrivein York?

Next term startson April 6.

Tom retiresin three years.

Christmas is on Tuesday next year.

Next week I have my operation; then the week after that I go on holiday.

Practice

Ex. 70 Read the text and notice the difference in meaning between the Future Simple and 'to be going to'.

Pick out the sentences expressing a) the speaker's intention, b) prediction out of circumstances

John: Look, there isn't a cloud in the sky. It's going to be a glorious day.

Shall we go to the beach?

Carol: I am going to the beach, but I won't swim. The water's still too cold.

John: I don't think I will swim either. But I am going to take my swimming things with me. If the sun gets very hot I expect I'll be glad to jump into the water.

Carol: I'm going to lie in the sun a lot this year. I need sunshine after all the rain during the winter. I know it will do me good.

John: It's a holiday today. That means there will be a big crowd of people at the seaside.

Carol: But I'm sure there won't be too many at Whitesands Beach. We'll

probably have the place almost to ourselves.

John: What shall we do about lunch? Shall I make some sandwiches?

Carol: It's OK. I'll make them, if you go and get the car ready.

Ex. 72 Complete the dialogues using the Future Simple or 'to be going to'to express decisions or intentions

Kay is in a hamburger bar with her mother.

Mum: I suppose you already know what you are going to have.

Kay: Yes, of course. I …a double hamburger. That's what I always have.

Mum: But it's not very healthy, you know, all that meat. Perhaps I ...some thing without meat for a change.

Kay: I don't care about being healthy. I…a double hamburger the same?

Mum: I'm not really sure. I think I… a fishburger.

Key; Hey, look at the menu! What about this - a 'hamburger'?

Mum: What's that?

Kay: With soya beans and salad. Sounds nice.

Mum: Okay,… one of those.

Kay: Actually mum, I think I might change my mind. I…

Mum: Good. Two healthburgers. Right, I… go and order them.

Kay: Stay where you are, mum. I… .

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