Going to

We use going to to talk about:

future intentions or plans when a
decision has already been made:
Shes going to study History at
university.

predictions when there is some

evidence you can see now:
The sky is very cloudy, its going to
rain.

Will
We use will to talk about:
decisions at the moment of speaking.
Somebody is knocking at the door. Ill
open.

general predictions:
The forecast says itll be cold
tomorrow.

things that are certain to happen

(they don not depend on our
willingness):
Ill be 18 next summer

- Ive got the tickets for Madonna's

concert in London. We____ (go) next
June.
Jack ________ (not meet) with us next
weekend.
- 'It's hot in here.' 'OK, I _____ (open)
the window.'
- 'Have you decided what you ____ (do)
at Christmas?' 'Yes, we _____
(are
going to stay) with my parents.'
- 'We ____ (go) to Paris for Sylvia's
birthday. But it's a secret.' 'Is it? OK, I
________ ( tell) her.'
- My parents ________ (leave) town
tomorrow.
2. Complete the text using the correct
form of the verbs in brackets.
In a hundred years time I think people
(live) on the moon.

What 2 (wear) you for

the party? I haven't decided yet. Maybe
I 3 (wear) my new jeans.
Greg passed his driving test last week.
He told me he 4 (buy) a
car.
I feel terrible. I think
(be) sick.

! I am sure / I suppose / Perhaps /

Probably / Surely / Possibly...

3. Write the questions. Use the

correct form of the verb. Then
answer them.

1. Complete the sentences. Use the

correct form of the verb.

- Who / you / meet / this evening?

- She ____ (play) tennis with Tom on

Tuesday.
- When Julia grows up, she _____ (be)
a doctor
- If it gets any colder, it _____ (snow)
- I______ (am meeting) Peter on
Tuesday.
- Do you know what time _____
(leave) the train?

- Where / go / you / for your next holiday?

- Which team / you / think / win / the

match?