1) We use the present simple tense to talk about events happening in the near future.

Example sentences:    The lesson ends at 7pm.       The film starts at 8pm.      

2) We use the present simple tense to talk about future facts.

Example sentences:    My exams are in June.          5th November is Bonfire Night.

3)    We use the present simple tense to talk about schedules, plans and timetables.  

Example sentences:   The buses run every hour.     The next bus is at 5pm.

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