What are your plans for the summer

“What Are You Up To This Summer?” – Talking About Your Plans

W ell it’s the hot day anthems ringing in your ears
And we’ve been waiting so long for clouds to clear
So jump in the car and we turn up the beats
And we rock to the river and bounce to the beach
– from ‘Summer Days‘ by Melbourne group, TZU

Hit the beach, go clubbing, go hiking, do an intensive course, have a staycation. These are just a few of the many activities you can do this summer.

Despite the economic ills in Europe many folks will still go away, but those who want to save some money and stay at home will have a ‘staycation’.

Talking about your plans

A typical opening question in a Cambridge English First (FCE) or Advanced (CAE) exam concerns being able to talk about your plans:

It’s also a common topic of small talk.

“What are you up to this summer?”

Get up to something or be up to something: this is a common phrasal verb for talking about what you are doing or what you are planning to do.

Please note this phrasal verb can also mean that you are doing something, especially something you shouldn’t do:

So how can you answer when someone asks about your plans? Here are some phrases you can use:

nb if you are talking about your plans and arrangements (which have already been made) we often use ‘going to’ or the present continuous form.

When you haven’t made any specific plans yet:

nb the short form of WILL – ‘ll – is used to speculate about future plans, such as in the examples above.

Of course you can use many phrases, but also other modal verbs:

When your plans have changed:

9 more phrases to talk about your plans:

Over to you

What are your plans for summer? Leave a message below and let’s swap stories on what everyone is doing 🙂

Aussie classic hit: One summer – by Daryl Braithwaite

This made it to number 8 on the Australian charts in 1989. Do you have a summer song from your country?

How to prepare to answer the inevitable question: “What are your plans for the summer?”

“What are your plans this summer?” is a common question asked of students once the snow (finally) stops falling here in Boston and the spring semester begins to wind down.

By now you may have considered interning at your dream company, taking classes, or studying abroad. Or maybe you’re feeling confused because you’re not quite sure how to best use your summer months?

Fear not! The good news is you’re in control of how you spend your time this summer and you can still plan to make the most of it. There are many steps you can take to have a successful summer! Tackling even just one or two will help you explore the possibilities and develop skills.

Conduct Informational Interviews – Make connections while exploring your career options! Reach out to family, friends, or BC alumni who work at an organization of interest to you or in a field you’re curious about and set up a time to talk with them about their career, their company, and industry. This is a great way to network and learn about what it takes to be successful in an industry from a professional in the field. You may even find a mentor in the field or learn about future internship opportunities. LinkedIn is a great resource for expanding your network and connecting with BC alums to interview.

Get Experience – While many students put pressure on themselves to get an internship as early as freshman or sophomore year, most companies target juniors for their internship programs. While you may not land an internship, there are so many opportunities to develop transferable skills through traditional summer jobs. For example, being a server in a restaurant may help you develop strong customer service or communication skills, and working as a camp counselor may help you develop teamwork or problem solving skills. It is important to value your experiences and be ready to tell potential employers how you can add value to their company based on your experience from previous employment.

Be strategic about the opportunities you seek. Many students want to work for large companies or organizations after graduation, but they don’t always think of ways to get insights into the company. For example, if a student is interested in a career with L Brands, it could be very beneficial for them to get some in-store experience at Bath & Body Works. This would be a great way to show that you understand the company culture and the customers in an interview.

Develop a Skill – Perhaps you’ve been meaning to learn some new Excel formulas, get familiar with a social media platform, or brush up on a foreign language. Summer is a great time to focus on the things you have been putting off. Wondering what skills are sought within your industries of interest? Take some time over the summer to look at job descriptions for the types of positions you might want to apply for someday so you know how best to prepare.

Volunteer – Use your personal and BC network while researching online to identify organizations you may want to volunteer with. Many skills can be developed through volunteering. Additionally, you will get a chance to explore an organization and cause while making connections. Approach volunteer opportunities as if you’re applying for your dream job. Write a personalized cover letter and send it along with your resume to local organizations and offer your help. Even if you don’t land a gig in the marketing department, you never know how much you may gain (both personally and professionally) from the experience of giving back.

Do Something That Makes You Interesting – In the words of Kid President, “make the world more awesome!” What do you like to do for fun? What would you enjoy talking to people about in a casual setting? Training for a half-marathon, learning a new instrument, perfecting your cooking skills, or taking a cross country trip? The opportunities are endless, but you are the only person who can decide what makes you interesting.

Best of luck making your summer a meaningful and memorable one. Hopefully when you head back to school in the fall and someone asks, “What did you do this summer?” you will have plenty to talk about!

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(1) What images spring to mind when you hear the season “summer’? — Какие образы приходят на ум, когда вы слышите слово «лето»?

I start thinking about sunny days, green trees, fresh air, singing birds and good mood.

(2) How do you feel when summer arrives? — Что вы чувствуете, когда приходит лето?

I’m very happy, because I like this season. To be honest, I’m always waiting for the summer.

(3) What things about summer do you like most and least? — Что в лете вам нравится больше всего и меньше всего?

I like walking all around because the weather is good. As for the bad thing, I don’t like working in summer!

(4) What happens in summer in your country? — Что происходит летом в вашей стране?

Weather is unpredictable. It can be warm during the work week, but start raining on the weekend. People like spending time out of the city in the countryside, going to forests or lakes. There are a lot of open air festivals in Moscow. By the way, I am going to visit them this year!

(5) In what ways is summer the best season? — В каком смысле лето лучшее время года?

I think it’s because of the beauty of nature. It’s nice to look around and see different kinds of colors. I believe it has a good influence on our mood. There are a lot of varieties of fresh vegetables and fruits that are also useful for our health. Summer is a small life! Do you agree?

(6) Do you always wear summer clothes? — Вы всегда носите летнюю одежду?

Yes, I do. That’s why it’s called summer clothes. But It depends on the weather of course.

(7) What are your plans for the summer? — Каковы твои планы на лето?

As always I have great plans. First, I would like to do landscape design in our country house. I would like to visit nearby cities, spend time with my friends and go walking as much as I can!

(8) Is summer the same in all parts of the world? — Лето одинаково во всех частях света?

Of course it’s not the same. The climate is different in different parts of our planet. In some regions there are no warm seasons at all!

(9) Are there any special events that take place in summer in your country? — Проводятся ли летом в вашей стране особые мероприятия?

Scarlet sails that take place in Saint-Petersburg in June. It’s a special event for graduating schoolers.

(10) William Carlos Williams said: «In summer, the song sings itself.» What do you think of this quote? — Уильям Карлос Уильямс сказал: «Летом песня поет сама себя». Что вы думаете об этой цитате?

I think it’s true! In summer, the song sings itself!

Anya —> Rinat

(1) What do you like to do in summer that you can’t do at other times of the year? — Что ты любишь делать летом, чего не можешь делать в другое время года?

I like walking around and enjoying the sunny days together with friends and family. I like going longboarding, which I can’t do in winter. I like going to the beach, sunbathing and swimming. Summer is a fabulous season! That’s for sure!

(2) Do you like summer holidays? — Вам нравятся летние праздники?

There are not many summer holidays in Russia. The most important one is Victory Day, but it’s on the 9th of May, which is not exactly summer yet. But I like it of course!

(3) How would you feel if there wasn’t summer? — Как бы вы себя чувствовали, если бы не было лета?

It would be hard. People need summer, at least a short one. I can’t imagine my life without this season.

(4) Do you like the summer sun? — Вам нравится летнее солнце?

Yes I do! Sometimes it’s too hot, so you need to be careful and protect your body. But anyway the hot weather is always better than the cold one!

(5) Would you like it to be summer forever? — Хотели бы вы, чтобы это было лето навсегда?

No. I think it’s good that we have four different seasons in Russia. I don’t like when it’s too hot for a long time. I don’t want to have the endless summer.

(6) What’s your favourite summer memory? — Какое ваше любимое летнее воспоминание?

My favourite memories are those days when I spent time at my parents’ country house together with my family. I love it a lot and can’t wait to go there again this year!

(7) Do you like going to summer festivals? — Вы любите ходить на летние фестивали?

Not really. I don’t like being in crowded places. But it’s a lot of fun though!

(8) Do you think summer feels differently to people of different ages? — Как вы думаете, лето по-разному ощущается людьми разного возраста?

I don’t think that summer feels differently to people of different ages. Maybe older people feel worse when it’s too hot outside. Young people usually like it more.

(9) What adjectives would you use to describe summer? — Какими прилагательными вы бы описали лето?

Warm, green and beautiful!

(10) A Swedish proverb says: «A life without love is like a year without summer.» What do you think of this quote? — Шведская пословица гласит: «Жизнь без любви, как год без лета». Что вы думаете об этой цитате?

I think it’s a smart proverb! Love makes our life better as well as summer!

What are your plans for summer?

Let’s get away from the stress of exams and look to the future (it’s the only thing keeping me going at this point!) so what do you plan to do this summer? Are you going away? Are you spending time with friends and family? Or do you just plan to stay in and binge with Netflix? I have exactly 3 months between my last exam and moving in day for uni so I need ideas! Here’s what I want to do:

1. Watch all of the movies on my Netflix watch list
2. Read at least 2 books
3. Go to a theme park (any maybe actually get on a ride this time!)
4. Learn some new recipes for university
5. Have a Harry Potter movie marathon day (and not fall asleep this time)

What does your summer look like?

(Original post by greghayes)
Let’s get away from the stress of exams and look to the future (it’s the only thing keeping me going at this point!) so what do you plan to do this summer? Are you going away? Are you spending time with friends and family? Or do you just plan to stay in and binge with Netflix? I have exactly 3 months between my last exam and moving in day for uni so I need ideas! Here’s what I want to do:

1. Watch all of the movies on my Netflix watch list
2. Read at least 2 books
3. Go to a theme park (any maybe actually get on a ride this time!)
4. Learn some new recipes for university
5. Have a Harry Potter movie marathon day (and not fall asleep this time)

What does your summer look like?

Getting married in July

Going to Blackpool in August

Hopefully visit the Highlands in the summer or early autumn

Getting a small jaw op in August. Sucks but needs to be done

Re-watch all of Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Go back to driving lessons hopefully

Work to make some money, buy all my things ready for uni, chill, read, and maybe workout.

Also to pass my driving test.

(Original post by greghayes)
Let’s get away from the stress of exams and look to the future (it’s the only thing keeping me going at this point!) so what do you plan to do this summer? Are you going away? Are you spending time with friends and family? Or do you just plan to stay in and binge with Netflix? I have exactly 3 months between my last exam and moving in day for uni so I need ideas! Here’s what I want to do:

1. Watch all of the movies on my Netflix watch list
2. Read at least 2 books
3. Go to a theme park (any maybe actually get on a ride this time!)
4. Learn some new recipes for university
5. Have a Harry Potter movie marathon day (and not fall asleep this time)

What does your summer look like?

(Original post by greghayes)
Let’s get away from the stress of exams and look to the future (it’s the only thing keeping me going at this point!) so what do you plan to do this summer? Are you going away? Are you spending time with friends and family? Or do you just plan to stay in and binge with Netflix? I have exactly 3 months between my last exam and moving in day for uni so I need ideas! Here’s what I want to do:

1. Watch all of the movies on my Netflix watch list
2. Read at least 2 books
3. Go to a theme park (any maybe actually get on a ride this time!)
4. Learn some new recipes for university
5. Have a Harry Potter movie marathon day (and not fall asleep this time)

What does your summer look like?

Lots of final parties associated with graduating sixth form
weekend to France and Belgium
another weekend to France, Belgium but then Holland
Then the rest of the holiday in the Caribbean for 4-5 weeks idk yet(diving, freediving, sailing and windsurfing) I’ll get my results there too

Doing this on a budget so it won’t cost insane amounts (I never eat out, all my accommodation is free and I will fly with all of my gear except for sailing)

Тест для контрольных работ

Use of English

1) Choose the correct answer.

Computers ___ more and more efficient.

A are becoming B become C is becoming

The police ___ questioning the suspect at the moment.

A was B is C are

I ___ Italian for three years now.

A have been learning B am learning C have been learning

Jason ___ Amanda since he was five years old.

A has known B knows C have known

A am I B aren’t I C am not I

‘What are your plans for the summer?’ ‘I ___ with my cousins in the country.’

A will be staying B will stay C am going to stay

Mother didn’t let the children ___ TV.

A watch B to watch C watching

‘I’ll call you as soon as he ___.

A will come B came C comes

‘How do I get to the ice-rink from here?’ ‘Get ___ a number 7 bus. It will take you there.’

A on B from C in

You ___ walk on the grass in the park.

A needn’t B must C mustn’t

Children ___ by special instructors how to swim.

A have taught B teach C are taught

‘Can I go to the park?’ ‘You can’t go ___ you have done your homework.’

A while B until C after

‘I depend ___ public transport to get to work.’ ‘You ought to save up and buy a car.’

14. John is recovering from his injuries. I went to ___ hospital to visit him yesterday/

15. ‘Did you enjoy your stay in the hotel?’ ‘Yes. They were ___ friendly people that we felt very welcome.’

A such a B so C such

16. ___ beef is a kind of ___ meat.

17. ‘What are you doing tonight?’ ‘I don’t know. I can’t make ___ my mind!”

A up B out C in

18. She ___ him that she would be late.

A tells B said C told

19. They ___ to hit us if we didn’t give them the money.

A offered B threatened C suggested

20. He asked her ___ she had any experience in banking.

A why B that C if

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A C C A B C A C A C C B A C C B A C B C

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«тест для контрольных работ»

1) Choose the correct answer.

Computers ___ more and more efficient.

A are becoming B become C is becoming

The police ___ questioning the suspect at the moment.

I ___ Italian for three years now.

A have been learning B am learning C have been learning

Jason ___ Amanda since he was five years old.

A has known B knows C have known

A am I B aren’t I C am not I

‘What are your plans for the summer?’

‘I ___ with my cousins in the country.’

A will be staying B will stay C am going to stay

Mother didn’t let the children ___ TV.

A watch B to watch C watching

‘I’ll call you as soon as he ___.

A will come B came C comes

‘How do I get to the ice-rink from here?’

‘Get ___ a number 7 bus. It will take you there.’

You ___ walk on the grass in the park.

Children ___ by special instructors how to swim.

A have taught B teach C are taught

‘Can I go to the park?’

‘You can’t go ___ you have done your homework.’

A while B until C after

‘I depend ___ public transport to get to work.’

‘You ought to save up and buy a car.’

14. John is recovering from his injuries. I went to ___ hospital to visit him yesterday/

15. ‘Did you enjoy your stay in the hotel?’

‘Yes. They were ___ friendly people that we felt very welcome.’

16. ___ beef is a kind of ___ meat.

17. ‘What are you doing tonight?’

‘I don’t know. I can’t make ___ my mind!”

18. She ___ him that she would be late.

19. They ___ to hit us if we didn’t give them the money.

A offered B threatened C suggested

20. He asked her ___ she had any experience in banking.