Making Promises
Jack is going out with his friends. Before he goes, he makes some promises to his mum…
Mum: Where are you going, Jack?
Jack: Mum, I’m going for a walk to the forest with my friends.
Mum: But you promised to clean your room today! It’s a mess!
Jack: I don’t have time now, Mum… I promise that I’ll clean it before I go to bed tonight.
Mum: It’s five o’clock already! You won’t have time later…
Jack: I will have time… I’ll be back home in two hours Mum, I promise!
Mum: You better be! You might even be back home earlier because it’s starting to rain…
Jack: I’ll just take an umbrella with me! See you in a couple of hours, Mum!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To set about | To start to do something. |
| Future |
To look ahead | To think about what might happen in the future. | I’m trying to look ahead to see how I can expand the business. | Future |
To think ahead | To think about what might happen in the future | It’s time to think ahead and plan what we are going to do this year. | Future |
To carry something
out
| To do or complete something | I’m planning to carry out more research on digital technology for learning. | Future |
To look forward to | To be exciting about something that is going to happen. | I’m really looking forward to going on holiday this summer. | Future |