Will VS Going to

Will
A decision made at
the moment of
speaking (willingness)
Julie: We have no
coffee.
John: Really? In
that case, I'll go
and get some.

Going to
A decision made
before the moment
of speaking:
Julie: We have no
coffee.
John: I know. I'm
going to go and get
some when this TV
programme
finishes.

Will
A prediction based on
opinion
e.g: I think the
Conservatives will win
the next election.

Going to
A prediction based
on something we
can see (or hear)
now:
The Conservatives
are going to win
the election. They
already have most
of the votes.

A: Ive booked the tickets. Im so happy Im going to visit my sister.

B: When are you going?

A: Im off to the shops. Do you want anything?

B: Let me think oh yes, I need some milk.
A: OK, no problem, Ill pop in to the supermarket to buy some bread so Ill get
some while Im there.

A: Does anyone want to come to the cinema with me tonight?

B: Sure! Ill come with you. I havent got any plans for this evening.

A: What are you doing this weekend?

B: I dont know. Maybe Ill do some studying or I might not!
A: Ive got two tickets for a concert but cant find anyone to go with me.
B: Ill come with you. Thats sounds much more fun than studying!
A: I have to go to town tomorrow and I think it will rain!
B: I am not working tomorrow so I will take you.
A: I havent got any money, Ill have to go to the bank.
B: I will lend you some.
A: I left my homework diary in my locker yesterday and Ive forgotten to do my
English homework!
B: Miss Smith said that homework was really important. She will be angry.

1) Philipp_____15 next Wednesday.(to be)

2) They______(to get) a new computer
3) I think my mother______this CD.(to like)
4) Paul's sister____a baby.(to have)
5) They_____at about 4 in the afternoon.(to
arrive)
6) Just a moment. I _____you with the bags.(to
help)
7) In 2020 people_____more hybrid cars.(to
buy)
8) Marvin____a party next week.(to throw)
9) We____to Venice in June.(to fly)
10) Look at the clouds! It____soon.(to rain)

A: Hey, you finally answered your phone! What are you (1)
_going to_do tonight?
B: Im sorry. I was studying before. I have a test tomorrow, so I
(2) __will__ probably stay home and study.
A: Are you kidding? Its Friday. A group of us (3) _is going to_ go
out for dinner and drinks. Everyone (4) __will__ be there. You
should come!
B: What time are you going to meet everyone?
A: We (5) _are going to_ meet at the station at 9 p.m.
B: Hmm, OK. Maybe I (6) __will__ study until
8:30, and then (7) __will__ come to meet you.
A: Great! We (8) _____________ wait for you in the
bookstore beside the station. The station
(9) ___will___ be busy!
B: OK. I (10) __am going to___ see you in the bookstore
at 9 p.m.