Meaning
Today's Sentences
- What will you do this summer?
- What will you do this weekend?
- What will you do for Christmas?
- What will you do for your birthday?
- What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
- Writer's Note
01
What will you do this summer?
Situation 1
Do you have plans after school ends?
I’m still thinking about it.
What will you do this summer?
你今年夏天打算做什麼？
Nothing special.
Wanna hang out?
想一起出去玩嗎？
Sure!
Situation 2
What will you do this summer?
We usually drive up to our cabin by the lake.
That sounds relaxing.
You’re welcome to come for a weekend, if you like?
02
What will you do this weekend?
Situation 1
What will you do this weekend?
Probably just hang out at the beach with my friends.
Yea, dips in the ocean and cool off with a drink.
Exactly.
You should come and get to know my friends.
你應該來認識我的朋友。
Situation 2
Are you off work now?
Yea.
What will you do this weekend?
這個週末你有什麼計畫？
I’m gonna be lazy and catch up on some sleep.
I know how you feel, it’s been a rough week.
Call me if you get bored.
如果你覺得無聊，打給我。
03
What will you do for Christmas?
Situation 1
What will you do for Christmas?
We’re going to see my family this Christmas.
That sounds lovely.
Yea, it’s been awhile since I’ve seen them.
Situation 2
What will you do for Christmas this year?
We’ve invited our whole family and extended families to spend Christmas together.
Really?
Sounds like it’s going to be a full house.
聽起來會是座無虛席。
I expect it to be a little over the top.
It might be the last time I ever invite anyone over.
這可能是我最後一次邀請人來我家。
04
What will you do for your birthday?
Situation 1
What will you do for your birthday?
I don’t really like celebrating my birthday.
Really?
Why is that?
為什麼會這樣呢？
All the attention makes me feel uncomfortable.
Situation 2
Hey, isn’t it your birthday this week?
Yea, it is.
What will you do for your birthday?
I think my friends are planning a surprise party.
But they don’t know that I know.
但他們不知道我已經知道了。
05
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
Situation 1
What will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I’m planning a romantic dinner for my boyfriend.
Really?
That’s so cute.
這樣好可愛。
He always does so many things for me.
I thought it would be a nice way to do something nice for him.
我覺得這樣做一些讓他開心的事情是個不錯的方法。
Situation 2
Gosh, it’s February already?
Yea, what will you do for Valentine’s Day?
I have no idea.
Valentine’s Day is so overrated.
情人節真的是太被高估了。
I agree.
But you know what they say, ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’.
但你知道他們常說的，「Happy Wife, Happy Life」。
Writer's Note
A phrase similar to "What will you do" is "What are you going to do?" Here are some examples to help you.
- What will you do for New Year's Eve? 👉 What are you going to do for New Year's Eve?
- What will you do for dinner tonight? 👉 What are you going to do for dinner tonight?
- What will she do for the baby shower? 👉 What is she going to do for the baby shower?
- What will he do before the wedding starts? 👉 What is he going to do before the wedding starts?
- What will they do after the award ceremony? 👉 What are they going to do after the award ceremony?
What will you do with all these sentences? What are you going to study after you're done with week's English sentences? Make up your own sentences and practice saying them aloud. Can you incorporate them into your daily conversation. If so, go for it! You're only going to get better from here.
