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2/12/14

We used to go shopping at weekends (past habit)

We use to go shopping

Present habits

We normally/usually go shopping

We tend to go shopping at weekends.

TEND TO + V (inf)

TEND NOT TO + V (inf)

I tend not to eat mayonnaise at kiosks in the summer.

I tend not to eat a lot of red meat

He tends to come…

PREDICTIONS

40% sure of your prediction: WILL

I’ll probably pass the exam

I think R. Murcia will win the match.

It’ll possibly rain tomorrow.

80% sure of your prediction /or the prediction is obvious: GOING TO

I’m going to pass the exam. I’m sure because I’ve studied very hard.

Look at those black clouds. It’s going to start raining in a minute.

SHALL I/WE ? – OFFERS SUGGESTIONS

Shall I open the window?

Shall we go for a picnic?

I shall marry you (very old fashioned – C18th English)

HOMEWORK: P. 57 OUTCOMES – TEND TO – EXERCISE A

P.133 ENGLISH FILE GRAMMAR – 

FUTURE FORMS

OFFERS/SUGGESTIONS

SHALL I OPEN THE WINDOW?

SHALL WE GO FOR A MEAL?

SHALL WE MEET UP AT 5.00?

WAITER

Do you have a reservation?

Would you like something to drink to start with?

Are you ready to order?

How would you like your meat cooked? (rare / medium / well done)

What would you like for starters?

Could I recommend the chicken soup?

How was the meal?

Is everything OK?

(I have a reservation) – Under what name?

CUSTOMER

I’d like a table for 4.

I have a reservation for a table for 4.

Could I have the menu?

I’ll have a glass of wine to start with.

For starters, I’ll have

I think I’ll go for the soup

Could I have the bill?

It was delicious/gorgeous.

Sorry, but it was a bit bland.

Do you have wine by the glass?