In this lesson, we talk about plans for doing a sport with friends. The sentence “I’m going biking with some friends” means that the person has a plan to ride a bicycle with their friends. We use the present continuous to talk about future plans. Biking is a fun and healthy sport that people often do in parks or countryside areas.
Examples:
I’m going biking with my friends this afternoon.
She is going biking near the lake tomorrow.
We’re going biking in the mountains next weekend.
GRAMMAR: Present Continuous for Future Plans
Use the present continuous tense to talk about future arrangements.
Form: Subject + am/is/are + verb + -ing
Examples:
I am going biking tomorrow.
He is meeting his friends at the park.
They are playing soccer later.
Negative:
I am not going biking today.
She isn’t meeting her friends.
Questions:
Are you going biking this weekend?
Is he joining the group?
VOCABULARY
Bike – a vehicle with two wheels that you ride.
Helmet – protection for your head when biking.
Trail – a path for walking or biking.
Friends – people you like and spend time with.
Plan – something you decide to do in the future.
Healthy – good for your body.
Outdoor – outside, in nature.
Ride – to travel on something like a bike.
Park – a public green area for fun and sports.
Meet – to come together with someone.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I’m going biking this weekend.
Let’s ride together!
We’re meeting at the park.
Don’t forget your helmet!
Are you ready to go?
SENTENCES
Positive:
I’m going biking with my friends.
We are riding on the mountain trail.
Negative:
I’m not going biking today.
She isn’t going with us.
Questions:
Are you going biking tomorrow?
Is he joining the group?
Answers:
Yes, I am. I love biking!
No, he isn’t. He’s busy.
CONVERSATION
Ana: Hey! What are you doing this weekend?
Leo: I’m going biking with some friends.
Ana: That sounds fun! Where are you going?
Leo: We’re going to the forest trail. It’s beautiful there.
Ana: Do you go biking often?
Leo: Yes, we go almost every Saturday.
Ana: Nice! I want to join next time.
Leo: Of course! We meet at 9 a.m. at the park.
READING
Carlos is going biking this Sunday with his two best friends. They love riding on the country trails. Carlos always brings water, snacks, and his helmet. They start in the morning and stop for lunch. Biking together is a great way for them to enjoy nature and stay healthy.
Questions and Answers:
When is Carlos going biking?
On Sunday.
Who is he going with?
His two best friends.
What does he bring?
Water, snacks, and his helmet.
Why do they like biking?
To enjoy nature and stay healthy.
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