that in 2004 they are to be h eld in my hometown of Athens.
我来到你们这个时代,想了解有关当代奥运会的情况,因为我知道2004年奥运会将在我的家乡雅典举行。
The question is to be discussed at the next meeting.定于在下次会议上讨论这个问题。
is/are to do是 将来时态的一种形式,表达的是按计划或根据原先的安排即将发生的事。例如:
The President is to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
总统将参加奥运会的开幕式。
The company is to give us a pay rise. 公司将给我们加薪。
We are to award him a gold medal. 我们将奖励他一枚金牌。
[问题探究] 你能将上面3个例句变成被动语态吗?
提示:
① The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is to be attended by the Pre sident.