Future actions Study the difference between will and (be) going to. Sarah is talking to Helen will (LU): We use will to annaunce a new decision, The party is a new idea. That's agreat idea, 'We'lLinvite ots af people decision %, We'll... past mow SSC: Later that day, Helen meets Day {be} going to: We use (be) going to when aaaal (igo mneaie Lares Pa swe have already decided ta do something we're going to invite lots of peoole Helen had already decided to invite lots ‘of people before she spake ta Dan. decision before We're going te .. past now ‘future ELEN pan Compare: "Gary phoned while you were aut.’ ‘OK. I'll call him back “Gary phoned while you were out.’ "Yes, | know. I'm geing to.call hint back ‘annais in hospital’ ‘Ch really? | didn't know. I'll go and visit her “Annas in hospital’ "Yes, Iknavr. I'm going to visit her this evening Future happenings and situations (predicting the future) ‘We use both will and going to to predict future happenings and situations. So you can soy | think the weather will be:nice later or I think the weather is going to be nice later. ‘Thase shees are well-made. They'tUlast along time or ‘Those shoes are well-made. They're going to last a long time. ‘When we say something is going to happen, we know this fram the situation naw. ‘What is happening now shows that something is going to happen in the future. For example Looitat those black clouds. It’s going to rain. (not /t will rain) (\We can see that it is going to rain from the clouds that are in the sky now) {eel terrible. | think I'm going to be sick. {not | think Vt be sick) (i think I'm going to be sick because | feel terrible now.) Bonot use will inthis type of situation.Exercises EBD complete the sentences using will (Il) or going to. 1 ‘Why are you turningon the TV? Vm going te match thenews, (1 watch} ‘Oh, I've just realised. I haven't got any money, Haven't you? ‘Well, don’t worry you some. {i/ lend) I've got a headache Have you? Wait a second and anaspitinforyou. (IJ get) ‘Why are you filling that bucket with water? ‘the car. (If wash) I've decided to repaint this room. ‘Oh, have you? What colour it? (you paint) ‘Where are you going? Are you going shopping?” Yes, some things for dinner, (/ buy) Iidon’t know how to use the washing machine. Its easy, you. {If show) ‘What would you like to eat? pizza, please. {I / have) Bid you call Lisa? ‘Oh, no. I completely forgot. her now. {14 eall) Has Dan decided what to do when he leaves school? ‘Yes. Everything is planned a holiday for afew weeks. the / have) Then ‘zmanagement training course, (he (da) PR RP PPR heh ee er ere Ree BD 0d the situations and complete the sentences using will ('U) or going to. ‘The phone rings and you answer. Somebady wants to speak to John. ‘cauen Hello. Can | speak to John, please? you: Justamoment. lL gtk him. (I get) It's a nice day, so yau have decided to take a walk. Just before you go, you tell yaur friend. ‘you: The weather's ton nice to stay in. walk. (\/ take) FRIEND: Good idea! | think you. (1 join) ‘Your friend is worried because she has lost her deving licence, you: Don't worry. I'm sure it (you/ find) Fraieno: | hope so. ‘There was.a job advertised in the paper recently. At first you were interested, but then you decided nat to apply. FRIENo: Have you decided what to do about that job you were interested in? You: Yes, forit. (1/ not f apply) ‘You and a friend are stuck in traffic. You have to be in.ammeeting in five minutes and you need at least another 20 minutes to get there. You: The meeting begins in five minutes. (we be late) ‘Ann and Sam are staying at ahotel. Their rooms in very bad condition, especially the ceiling, xn: The ceiling doesn't look wery safe, does it? sam: No, it looks as if = (it fall down) Paul has to 0 ta the airport to catch a plane tomerraw morning, rau Kate, | need somebody to:take me to the aitport tommorrow morning are: That's no problem. ‘you. (I ftake) What time is your fight? vam 1030. ware OK, you up at your house at about 8 o'clock then. (IJ pick) Later that day, Joe offers to take Paul to the airport JOE: Paul, do you want me to take you te the airport? pau No thanks, joe, me, (Kate/ take)