Other forms with future meaning

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Daniel was supposed / thought to be performing in Les Miserables this week but he's gone down with the flu.

• supposed

• thought

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The French director stands /is expected to retire from making action movies after finishing his latest film.

• stands

• is expected

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She was due / intended to give a press conference this afternoon but had to cancel it because of poor health.

• due

• intended

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The winner of the talent show is bound /set to star in a new stage production of Cabaret.

• bound

• set

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Oliver is due to /on the verge of making a deal with Pixar.

• on the verge of

• due to

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Given that it has a great cast and spectacular dance

sequences, the show is bound /about to be a success.

• bound

• about

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I thought I ought to / might go for a career in acting when I finish college. What do you think?

• ought to

• might

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John's got the looks, the talent and the charisma for show business, so he should /may do well in auditions.

• should

• may

Complete the sentence with a suitable phrase formed from the word given in brackets. Make any other changes that are necessary.

The way the choreographer pushes the dancers,

there__________ (bound) an accident before long.

Complete the sentence with a suitable phrase formed from the word given in brackets. Make any other changes that are necessary.

Cecilia Bartoli____________ (supposed) performing

at the Royal Albert Hall this autumn but has unfortunately had to cancel.