A:You are not going to believe what I am about to tell you.
B: Well, what is it?
A: Audrey and Gareth are due to get married in June.
B: Oh, my, that's lovely. They're even together for seven years, right? I was worried that they might break up.
A: Yeah, they did have some fights last year, but it seems like they work their problems out under happy and ever.
B: That's wonderful, are you invited to their wedding ceremony?
A: of course, check your email, I'm sure you are invited too.
B: let me see, yeah, I got the invitation, they even planned the schedule for us, we are to arrive at the park at 12 o'clock, and the wedding officially starts at 13:14.
A: That's so romantic.
B: The wedding is about to start. I'm so nervous.
A: Same! This is the first time I've attended a friend's wedding ceremony.
B: Me too!
Grammar:
Be to 谈论日程安排
We are to arrive at the park at 12 o'clock, and the wedding officially starts at 13:14.
The prime Minister is to discuss trade deals next week.
The reporter just said my favorite football player is to visit our city tomorrow.
The plane is to take off at nine p.m.
Be about to 表将来
You are not going to believe what I am about to tell you.
I'm about to leave.
The bus is about to leave.
I'm about to eat. Can I call you back soon?
The train is about to leave.
Be to 表将来
You are to stay in the school until your parents arrive to collect you.
The wild animal park is to be closed due to the bad weather.
The minimum salary is to be increased next month.
Work is to begin this week on the new bridge across the river.
You are to do your homework without watching any TV.
Students are not to leave campus during lunch hours.
You are to stay at the school until your parents come to catch you.
Be due to
Are you due to hand in your homework this afternoon?
The high-speed train is due to arrive at Changsha South railway station at 12:30.
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