The document discusses the present continuous tense and how it can be used to talk about future plans. It notes that the present continuous is used when a plan has been made before speaking, and provides examples comparing using the present continuous versus "going to" when referring to future intentions or plans. The document also lists some common activities associated with various special days and holidays.

1. LESSON B
SPECIAL
DAYS

2. GRAMMAR: Present continous for
the future, going to.
We often use the present continuous tense to talk about the future. Of
course, we normally use the present continuous to talk about action
happening in the present, but if we add a future word, we can use it
to talk about the future. (By "future word" we mean words or
expressions like tomorrow, next week, in June. The future word may
be clearly expressed or understood from the context.)
Sometimes there is no real difference between an intention (going to)
and a plan (present continuous). In this case, it doesn't matter which
we use.We're going to paint the bedroom tomorrow.
We're painting the bedroom tomorrow.

3.  We use the present continuous only when a plan
exists before we speak. Look at these examples:
 Mary is taking her music exam next year.
 They can't play tennis with you tomorrow. They're
working.
 We're going to the theatre on Friday.

4. HALLOWEEN VALENTINE´S DAY
 Wear a costume
 Go trick or treating
 Go out for a romantic dinner
 Give someone chocolates

5. BIRTHDAY
 Sing «Happy Birthday»
 Blow out candles on a cake
GRADUATION DAY
 Get a degree or diploma
 Wear a cap and gown

6. NEW YEAR’S
EVE
 Shout «Happy New Year»
 Go to see fireworks
WEEDDING DAY
 Exchange rings
 Have a
reception