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The preparation (B)
Textbook: pp. 158–161
GoalWriting a journal and future plans; timetables and plans with the Future Simple; word building.
New words
journal · kundalikschedule · jadvalprogress · taraqqiyotreflect · fikr yuritmoq
Explanation
A journal is a notebook in which you regularly write your thoughts and plans; it helps you to observe yourself and plan. A journal entry usually has: the date; what I did today (Past Simple); what I have learned (Present Perfect); what I will do tomorrow (will/going to). In future plans use exact time phrases: next week, by Friday, in two months, tomorrow morning. In time clauses and if-clauses we do not use will: When I finish school, I will apply. (“When I will finish” is wrong.) Word building: schedule – scheduled; motivate – motivation; progress (noun and verb); realistic – realistically.
Worked examples
Tomorrow I will revise the unit on conditionals, and on Thursday I’m going to take a practice listening test.
When I get my result, I will decide which university to apply to.
Class activity
Journal sprint: write one journal entry in five minutes (four parts), then read out one sentence.
Practice
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Correct: When I will finish the exam, I will relax.
When I finish the exam, I will relax.
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Complete with a time phrase: I will send the application ___ Friday.
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Write one sentence for each: Past Simple, Present Perfect, will.
For example: I read two chapters today. I have learned five new words. Tomorrow I will review them.
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Why is it useful to write down your plans?
Writing makes plans clear and real, and you can check later if you did what you wanted.