LESSON 1A VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
REINVENT YOURSELF!
Friends, Hala and Asma, 18, want to reinvent themselves.
What are you going to do?
Friends, Hala and Asma want to make some changes to themselves.
Asma isn’t going to eat sugary snacks. And she’s going to take care of her skin. I'm going to try wearing different colours. And I’m going to grow my hair a little longer. We want to get in shape, so we’re going to start doing sports.I’m going to get fitter and Asma's going to work on her swimming skills.
Are you going to change your personalities too?
Yes, we are. We aren’t going to be so impatient and bad-tempered. We’re going to be more sociable, energetic and outgoing.
We’re going to study harder and Asma’s going to look for a job next summer.
And what about spring cleaning? Are you going to tidy your rooms?
No, I’m not! (I did it last week.)
► Vocabulary:
Appearance:
is how someone or something looks on the outside, including things like clothes, hair, and facial expression. It’s the way people present themselves.
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Meaning |
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To get in shape |
Improving physical fitness through exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. |
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To grow your hair/get a haircut |
Adjusting the length or style of your hair to improve or maintain your appearance. |
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To take care of your skin |
Maintaining healthy skin through hygiene, moisturizing, or using skincare products. |
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To work on your swimming skills |
Practicing and improving your ability to swim. |
Why do you think Hala and Asma want to reinvent themselves?
Hala and Asma want to reinvent themselves because they want to improve their appearance, health, and personalities.
1. What are Hala and Asma going to do to improve their appearance?
Asma isn’t going to eat sugary snacks and is going to take care of her skin. Hala is going to try wearing different colors and grow her hair a little longer.
2. What are they going to do to get in shape?
They are going to start doing sports. Hala is going to get fitter, and Asma is going to work on her swimming skills.
3. How are they going to change their personalities?
They aren’t going to be so impatient and bad-tempered. They are going to be more sociable, energetic, and outgoing.
4. What is Asma planning to do next summer?
She is going to look for a job next summer.
5. What does Hala say about tidying her room?
Hala says she isn’t going to tidy her room because she already did it last week.
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Future Arrangements and Intentions. Intentions An intention is something that we would like to do in the future. These are general plans for the future. |
Structure:
Example:
Ali is so tired! He is going to take a nice, long vacation this year.
(Ali doesn't have any specific plan for a vacation. He just knows he needs one!)
Ron says he is going to start eating healthy someday.
(He has no specific diet plan or a date to change the way he eats.)
Arrangements
An arrangement is a specific plan that we have for the future. We have taken real steps to be sure we achieve this plan.
When we are talking about arrangements, we use the present continuous.
subject + (am, Is, are) + V- ing + object
Example:
Maha is meeting Maram for coffee this afternoon. They reserved a table at their favorite café.
(They made specific plans and reserved the table ahead of time.)
Ahmad is starting a new job on Monday. He just had his final interview. He's excited!
(Ahmad has made all the arrangements at the office and signed a contract.)
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The difference between an intention and an arrangement is the amount of planning we have done. If we only have a general idea of something we would like to do in the future, it is an intention. In this case, we must use the future with going to. If we have specific plans, reservations, or an appointment, we are talking about an arrangement. In this case, we must use the present progressive. |