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B2

S + be bound to + V0 · S + be due to + V0 · S + be about to + V0

be bound to, be due to và be about to

Explanation

Ba cách nói tương lai gần với sắc thái khác nhau. be bound to là chắc chắn sẽ, be due to là theo lịch thì sẽ, be about to là sắp ngay bây giờ. Cả ba không dùng với will ở cùng vị trí. Bẫy thường gặp: Đừng lẫn be due to với due to (vì): The delay was due to rain (vì mưa) khác The train is due to arrive (theo lịch sẽ đến).

Examples

He is bound to notice the change.

Chắc chắn anh ấy sẽ nhận ra thay đổi.

The flight is due to land at noon.

Theo lịch chuyến bay hạ cánh lúc trưa.

I was about to call you.

Tôi vừa định gọi bạn.

The results are due to be published today.

Theo lịch kết quả sẽ công bố hôm nay.

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