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To show a planned FUTURE action, it is better to use this pattern:
is/am/are + going to + vb

要表示已经计划好的未来的动作行为，最好使用以下模式：
is/am/are + going to + vb

I have bought curry powder. I am going to cook curry chicken. (planned)
It is 9 a.m. We are going to attend a meeting. (planned)
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Compare:
比较:

I think I will see a movie tonight. (uncertain 不确定)
I am going to see a movie tonight. I have bought the ticket. (prepared and
ready 准备好的)
I guess it will rain this evening. (uncertain 不确定)
It is going to rain. I can see the dark clouds gathering. (certain with evidence
因有根据而确定)
Common mistakes:
常犯错误:
Betty going to paint the gate tomorrow. (7)
Betty is going paint the gate tomorrow. (7)
Betty is going to paint the gate tomorrow. (3)

The passengers going to board the plane. (7)
The passengers are going board the plane. (7)
The passengers are going to board the plane. (3)

Note: There are FOUR words in this verb pattern.
注：这个动词模式有四个字。

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