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LET'S READ! 📖
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Sally
Cindy
Yes, I have been practicing diligently every day. I'm determined to perform well and reach the finals.
Sally
That's great to hear! When do you think you will have mastered those complex opening moves you've been studying?
Cindy
I think I will have mastered them by the end of the week. My chess coach has been guiding me through the process.
Sally
Impressive! So, what do you plan to do once the tournament is over?
Cindy
After the tournament, I will have analyzed my games to identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement.
Sally
That's a clever strategy! By the way, have you made any travel arrangements for your vacation next month?
Cindy
Yes, I've been looking into some destinations, and I intend to have booked a two-week trip to Japan by the end of this month.
Sally
Japan sounds fascinating! Will you visit Tokyo and Kyoto during your trip?
Cindy
Absolutely! Those two cities are at the top of my list. I intend to explore their historical sites and immerse myself in their unique cultures.
Sally
Well, you truly deserve this break. You've put in so much effort preparing for the tournament.
Cindy
Thanks, Sally. But right now, my main focus is on the tournament. The competition will be fierce, with other talented winners participating. I appreciate your good wishes; they will surely help me stay determined and confident.
Sally
I have no doubt that you'll win. I'll be there to cheer you on and support you all the way.
QUESTION
1. How has Cindy been preparing for the upcoming chess tournament?
2. What are Cindy's plans after the chess tournament is over?
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
THE FUTURE PERFECT TENSE
🔺 We use the future perfect simple to talk about something that will be completed before a specific time in the future.
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The guests are coming at 7 p.m. I'll have finished cooking by then.
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On October 9, we'll have been married for 50 years.
subject + will / won't have + past participle
🔺 We can use phrases like by or by the time (meaning 'at some point before') and in or in a day's time/ in two months' time / in five years time etc. (meaning 'at the end of this period') to give the time period in which the action will be completed.
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I'll have written all the reports by next week.
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By the time we arrived, the kids will have gone to bed.
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I'll have finished in an hour and then we can watch a film.
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In three years' time, I'll have graduated from university.
Examples:
The Question Version
🔺 If you need to ask a question, you can use the following word order for a yes/no question:
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By the end of the month, will you have finished all the reports you need to submit?
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Will she have learned to play the piano proficiently by the next summer.
will + subject + have + past participle
🔺 You can use the following word order for a question-word question:
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Where will the guests have gathered by the time we arrive?
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When will the construction work have been completed for the new mall?
question word + will + subject + have + past participle
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
A. Direction: Think of the things that you're aiming to accomplish for each time duration listed below. Make sure to use the future perfect tense.
- By the end of the month _____________
- In five years' time __________________
- By the end of the year ______________
- In ten years' time __________________
B. Direction: Listen to the dialogue and provide the necessary information.
Have you been preparing for the upcoming chess tournament?