ERGÄNZUNGSSTUDIUM TECHNISCHES ENGLISCH
Lecturer: Doris Storrer
THE FUTURE
a. The future with "will":
This future type is the general, neutral future expressing neither intention, nor certainty, nor any kind of planning. The use of "will" as a future tense in contrast to the other future tenses is the least restricted.
Examples:
I think he'll use the new plastic rivets for this plate.
Prices will rise if the exchange rates change.
Will you come to my Party on Friday?
It'll probably be difficult to get them to pay on time.
b. The future with "going to":
This type emphasises clear intention and determination respectively and is also the expression of relative certainty of the occurrence of a future event.
Examples:
The company is going to develop new lenses for their camera.
When are the welders going to weld the pipeline?
They are going to weld it on Monday.
I am going to have lunch early today.
c. The future expressed in the "progressive form":
This type of future is used to emphasise that the activity is clearly scheduled for a time in the near future. If the progressive form is used in that way, however, it must always be accompanied by future time phrase. Questions can be started with "when", "how long", "at what time", and "how long".
Examples:
When are you checking the brakes?
I am checking them first thing tomorrow morning.
What time is Mr. Smith arriving at the airport?
He is arriving at five p.m. in the afternoon.
She is visiting the car factory next Monday.
d. The future progressive:
This type is used for extremely polite and formal questions and
statements and for activities that are clearly scheduled for the future.
Examples:
It goes without saying that we'll be sending you the leaflets as soon as possible.
Secretary: "When will you be arriving for the meeting, Mr. Smith"?
Will you be seeing Mr. Kim while you are in Hongkong?
I will be calling Mr. Lee when 1 am in Singapore.
e. The future expressed as simple present:
This type of expressing the future is used for timetables or schedules, programmes, firm arrangements or any kind of official stipulation. It is, however, not used as often as the other types of the future.
Examples:
The next train leaves at six thirty-five.
When do you arrive in Mendoza?
Next Friday is a public holiday in Argentina.
Mr. Miller's speech is at 3 p.m. today.
Please translate the following sentences into English:
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