The
present simple can have a future meaning when we talk about
timetables (for buses, trains or planes) or
schedules (for concerts, films or theatre).
• "What time does Simon's plane get in?"
• — "His plane gets in at five."
• "And what time does the film start?"
• — "It starts at seven — so he should get there in time."
The present simple has a future meaning when we use it to talk about fixed plans.
• "When do you start work?"
• — "I usually start at nine, but on Thursday I start at ten."
Now try the exercise on the next page.
Dagmar Taylor