Unit16
1. I was about to go out when a friend called.
2. He told me that the boat was about to leave at six.
3. I couldn't join you as I was about to go into hospital.
4. I was about to go to bed when I heard a knock on the door.
5. They were to have a meeting.
6. We were to finish the work in three days.
7. Jenny promised that she was to meet me at the airport.
8. She told me that they were to see their English teacher next week.