1.6. Complete the dialogues below using the verb in brackets with will or going to.

1. A: Have you decided how to spend the prize money? – B: Well I think we (buy) a new car, but we haven’t really decided yet.

2. A: Have you decided how to spend the prize money? – B: Yes. We (buy) a new car.

3. A: Did you know Sue is in hospital? Do you think you could send her a get-well card? – B: I didn’t know that. Of course I (send) her a card.

4. A: I heard yesterday that Sue is in hospital. – B: Yes I know. We (collect) some money at work to send her some flowers.

5. A: Have you got tickets for the concert? – B: No. But we saw the advert in the paper and we (buy) some this afternoon.

6. A: Have you heard about the concert on Saturday? – B: No! That sounds like a good idea. I think we (go out) this afternoon and buy some tickets.

1.7. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Use going to if present evidence is given, and will if the statement is based on a general belief.

1. They are playing really well. I think they (win).

2. I feel awful. I think I (faint).

3. It’s a very difficult climb. If you’re not careful you (fall).

4. I can’t hang on. I (fall).

5. Have you told Kate about your new job? She (be) delighted.

6. They’ve invited a lot of people. It (be) very crowded.

7. It’s Saturday morning. The shops (be) crowded.

8. John starts his new school tomorrow. I’m sure he (enjoy) it.

9. The referee is looking at his watch. He (blow) his whistle.

10. We have practically no time left. We (come) late.

1.8. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will or going to.

1. I plan to study engineering in France.

2. I’ve arranged a party for next Friday.

3. We’ve got an appointment at the doctor’s, so we can’t come.

4. Kelly is likely to get the job.

5. Martin’s wife is pregnant again.

6. Sarah doesn’t plan to get married yet.

7. There’s a possibility of snow tomorrow.

8. That’s a penalty kick! I predict a score of 3-0.

1.9. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains will / shall or going to, and the verb underlined.

1. How about playing tennis?

2. I’ve decided to study Arabic in Cairo.

3. I promise to be home by midnight.

4. I hope to meet you later.

5. I’d like you to go to the shops for me.

6. We promise not to make too much noise.

7. Would you like me to help you with those bags?

8. We could come back later if you like.

1.10. Choose the correct sentence, 1 or 2, in each mini-dialogue.

1. A: Can you come dancing tomorrow night? – B:

1) Sorry, I’ll play basketball.

2) Sorry, I’m playing basketball.

2. A: What are your plans for the summer? – B:

1) I’ll spend a month in the mountains.

2) I’m going to spend a month in the mountains.

3. A: What do you think about the weather? – B:

1) It’ll probably rain tomorrow.

2) It’s raining tomorrow.

4. A: What about tomorrow at about 5.30? – B:

1) OK, I’ll see you then.

2) OK, I’m seeing you then.

5. A: Mary is buying a dog next week. – B:

1) Really? What is she calling it?

2) Really? What is she going to call it?

6. A: It would be nice to see you next week. – B:

1) Are you doing anything on Wednesday?

2) Will you do anything on Wednesday?