The timetable ... be published on 1 May. A is due to / B is about to / C is on the point of

Here's a letter from our holiday representative. They... a reception in the bar tonight at eight. A are holding / B will have held / C are going to hold

Hurry! Run! The train's just ... leave without us! A to / B due to / C about to

Look at the waiter. He's carrying too much. He ... all those plates. A 's dropping / B 's going to drop / C 'll be dropping

'Your son has been with his girlfriend for a long time. Any sign of wedding bells?' 'Well, I'm not sure, but I think he ... her to marry him on their holiday next week.' A asks / B will ask / C is going to ask

'Can I have your report this afternoon?' 'This afternoon? Oh, I don't think I ... by then.' A 'll have finished / B 'm finishing / C 'll be finishing

The society ... expand its membership by 20% in the next year. A hopes to / B may / C envisages

lt... all day on Sunday, so the party will be in the house, not in the garden. A will be raining / B is going to rain / C rains

Crash investigators ... release their findings to the press later today. A are about to / B are due to / C are to

Because of the erosion of their habitats, some species are ... extinction. A about to / B on the verge of / C likely to

The Mayor of Paris ... attend the service tomorrow before leaving the city. A is about to / B is to / C is on the point of

'I'm really worried about Susan. What do you think has happened?' 'Don't worry. She's probably just caught in traffic. I'm sure she ... here soon.' A will be / B is being / C will be being