Other ways to express future – be about to, be due to, etc.

Arsenal have arranged to sign the new player in the next few days. (are)

Arsenal ___________ the new player in the next few days.

It is expected that another protest will take place on July 16. (due)

Another protest _____________ on July 16.

The election process will begin immediately. (about)

The election process _________________.

The athlete will achieve his lifetime goal very soon. (verge)

The athlete _______________ his lifetime goal.

The competition will undoubtedly be very tough. (bound)

The competition ______________ very tough.

Works to repair the church are expected to start next month. (due)

Works to repair the church _______________ next month.

After his last defeat, he admitted he is about to give up professional boxing. (point)

After his last defeat, he admitted he _____________ professional boxing.

You mustn't speak unless you are told to. (not to)

You _____________ unless you are told to.

The midfield player is ready to sign a new contract with Real Madrid. (due)

The midfield player _______________ a new contract with Real Madrid.

Hurry up! The guests will arrive any minute. (about)

Hurry up! The guests ________________ .