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1 Police officers are to
2 Energy prices are to
3 Gary Parker is to
4 Eversham Hospital is to
5 Several movie stars are to appear in a TV drama about the First World War.
6 A Is your dog thirsty?
B Yes, I think she is. I am just about to give her some water.
7 A Your room's real a mess.
B I know. I'm just about to tidy it up.
8 A Where are you?
B We are about to arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.
9 A Can you help me?
B Sorry, I'm just about to go out.
10 A Does Jacob know about the party?
B I'm not sure. I'm just about to phone him.
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Work is about to start on the new railway station in the north of the city. The station is to open at the end of the year. Not all local residents are pleased about it. "I'm worried about all the cars that are about to come down our street", Mrs Wood told me. "And I'm sure lots of people will park here".

Local teenager James Adams is to appear on the UK's most popular talent show. "I'm really pleased!" he said. James is taking part in the show next month, so he has a few weeks to practise his songs. "I'm about to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges are to like them". Good luck James!

This year's Science Festival begins on 9th March and finishes on 22nd March. It is going to be even bigger than last year's festival, with ever more events. Professors from the university are to give talks and other members of staff are to run workshops.

The summer holidays are just about to start, but not all pupils are just to spend the time at home or at the beach. Many teenagers use the holidays to earn extra cash. For example, Hannah's going to work in a supermarket for six weeks. "I'm working this summer to earn some money for a trip", she explains. "My friends and I are going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving".
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1 A Hi, Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight?
   B Yeah. I'm going to see a film with Hans and Cindy.
   A What are you going to see?
   B We're not sure. We're going to decide when we get to the cinema. We're meeting outside the ABC
     cinema at 7.00 if you want to come with us.
   A Thanks, but I'm seeing Carlo tonight. I'll call you tomorrow.
   B Great. Talk to you then!
2 A I need to ask Mrs Newton something about my assignment.
   B I do, too. I'm making an appointment with her for Thursday or Friday afternoon.
   A Are you? I'm making one with her, too, then.
   B Good idea. Shall we see if she's in the staff room now?
   A Yes, let's. we need to hurry. Our next lesson will start in ten minutes.
3 A Are you doing anything this weekend?
   B Yes, I'm going to York.
   A That's nice. I like York. What are you doing there?
   B My sister lives there. It will be her birthday on Saturday, so she's having a party. My brother's going,
   too.
   A How are you getting there? Do you drive?
   B No, we're going by train. There's a train on Friday afternoon.
   A Anyway, will you be back here on Sunday evening? I was thinking we could see a film or something.
   B I don't think I'll be able to, I'm afraid. We'll probably get back late on Sunday evening. But if we're back 
   in time, I'll let you know.
   A OK, great. Have a good time and say "Happy birthday" to your sister for me.
   B I'm going to.
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1 A It's very busy here today.
   B I know. There are so many cars! We're not going to find anywhere to park in the town centre.
2 A We're going to see the Giotto exhibition on Friday.
   B Oh, you'll love it. It's amazing.
3 A That piece of scenery doesn't look very safe, does it?
   B Yeah, it looks like it's going to fall off the stage.
4 A Oh no! it's started raining and I haven't got an umbrella.
   B Well, in that case we'll get wet then.
5 A I don't know how to use the photocopier.
   B Why don't you ask Luke? Maybe he'll be able to help you.
6 A Does the restaurant have any vegetarian dishes?
   B I've no idea. But I'm sure they're going to make you something if not.
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1 A I don't think I've got your number.
   B Really? OK, I'm giving it to you now.
2 A Have you phoned for a taxi yet?
   B No, I haven't. I'm going to do it in a minute.
3 A Do you want to go out on Saturday evening?
   B Sorry, I can't. my grandparents are coming round for dinner.
4 A Where are you going? 
   B To the shop. I'm going to get some coffee.
   A I think we also need some bread.
   B OK, I'm going to get some bread as well.
   A Be quick. It 'll close in about ten minutes.
5 A Can you lend me 10 euros?
   B Sure, here you are.
   A Thanks. I'll pay you back tomorrow.
6 A Why are you putting those old clothes on?
   B I'm about to clean the windows.
   A I'll help you, if you like.
   B Thanks.
7 A It's Bella's birthday on Friday. We've organized a surprise party for her.
   B Don't worry - I don't tell her. But I think she is going out with her family on Friday evening.
   A That's OK. The party is being on Saturday, at my house.
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1 A Are you doing anything on Friday evening?
   B Yes. I'm to see a band with Carla. They're called The Change. Do you want to come?
   A Great. I'm going to put it in my diary.
2 A There's a documentary about the history of football on TV tonight.
   B Oh, I'll tell tony. He's mad about football. What time is it on?
   A It's on at 7.30, I think. On Channel 5.
3 A Are you going on holiday this summer?
   B Yes, we're going to Ireland for two weeks. We've rented a college.
4 A Hurry up! The film is about to start.
   B OK, I'll be there in one minute.
5 A Do you fancy going for a pizza this evening?
   B I can't. I'm going out with Stephanie this evening. What about tomorrow? I'm not doing anything
     Tomorrow night.
6 A OK, tomorrow night, tnen. Shall we meet at Fratelli's at about 7?
   B OK, that’s sounds great.
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L Hi, Andy. How are things?
A Great, but I'm very busy at the moment. I'm planning my gap year.
L Oh yes, I forgot you were taking a gap year. What are you going to go?
A Well, I'm going to Australia.
L Lucky you! My sister's over there at the moment. She's just about to come back, actually. I'm sure she'll
be able to give you some tips. When will you go?
A At the end of October. I'm working over the summer until then to earn some money.
L And what do you do over there?
A Well, first I spend a couple of weeks in Sidney. I've got a friend who lives there, so I stay with him and his
family. And while I'm there, I'm going to the Blue Mountains for a few days. They're not very far from
Sydney. After that, I'll travel by bus across the country to Perth. It's something I've always wanted to do.
I think it'll take me about a month.
L Sounds great. Have you already booked places to stay or are you looking for places as you go?
A I'm going to find somewhere once I get to each place. I don't think I'll have any trouble - there are lots of
cheap hotels. But even so, I think it's going to be a lot of adventure.
L Yeah, I think you'll have a great time. And what do you do in Perth?
A Well, I spend Christmas with my aunt and uncle, who live over there. And then I'm going to work in a
hotel. The job starts in January. And I'm also finding time to enjoy the Australian summer, of course. I'm
learning to surf when I'm there.
L And when are you coming back?
A In July. Just in time for the summer back here.