Ways of expressing future

	Future fact	Future action in progress	Time- table	Prior plan, intention	Planned action	Sudden decision	Prediction	Offer
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1 – Present Simple

2 – Present Progressive

3 – be going to V

4 – Future Simple

5 – Future Progressive

Grammar Practice

Ex.1. Supply Future Simple or Present Simple.

1. I (go) and see Rome as soon as I (reach) Italy. 2. If the sunset (be) red, it is a sign that we (have) a fine day tomorrow. 3. I (be) glad if some of my dreams (come) true. 4. Many people (believe) that the time (come) when there (be) a universal parliament of the world. 5. If you (leave) the house soon, you (be) able to catch the morning train. 6. I (trust) the next mail (bring) better news from home. 7. Whenever you (go), you (find) only friendly people there. 8. I (think) he (not, know) when Harry (return). 9. She (become) a manager when she (finish) studying. 10. If things (get) worse, I (lose) my job. 11. Please, stop before you (get) into trouble. 12. The new boss (make) any changes? – He has already made some. 13. I (stay) with the baby if you (telephone) the doctor. 14. I (not, be) sure if he (win) the race. 15. Tell me if you (meet) John in May. 16. Our train (arrive) at 7 a.m. tomorrow. 17. When their bus (depart) next Monday? – It (leave) at 6 o’clock sharp.

Ex.2. Supply Future Simple or Present Progressive.

1. Where you (go) for your next holiday? 2. I (give) her a lift to work if she likes. 3. Do you know Ann (come) back at the end of the week? 4. I’m afraid I am not quite ready. – Never mind. I (wait). 5. – We have very nice strawberries. – All right. I (have) a pound. 6. We (have) a party next Saturday night. You (come)? 7. Why you (move) the furniture away? You (paint) the room? 8. There are a lot of mistakes in the document. – All right. I (type) it again. 9. Leave a note for him on the table and he (see) it as soon as he comes. 10. She (leave) for Washington tomorrow night. 11. He says he (meet) us at the bus stop but I’m sure he (forget) about it. 12. He (return) if you (ask) him. 13. You (do) anything special tonight? – Yes, my nephew (arrive) and I (show) him round Moscow. 14. I hear you (take part) in the race tomorrow. You (ride) a bike?

Ex.3. Supply Present Progressive or be going to.

1. Where you (go) for your holidays? – I (go) to Norway. – What you (do) there? – I (fish). 2. Where they (go) this evening? – They (not, go) anywhere. They (stay) at home. They (watch) a video film. 3. Take the umbrella. It (rain) heavily. 4. How long she (stay) in this country? Has she decided? – She (return) home at the end of the month. – What she (do) then? – She (try) to find a job. 5. I’ve seen the film and now I (read) the book, but I haven’t started to read the book yet. 6. You (do) anything special next weekend? – Yes, my aunt (come) and I (show) her round the city. – You (take) her to the theatre? – Of course, she is fond of it. 7. His son isn’t happy at his boarding school. His father (send) the boy to a day school. He (see) the headmaster of the day school this morning. 8. Tina (arrive) tomorrow. She (spend) the weekend here or (catch) the night train back as usual? – She (spend) the weekend. She (attend) Mr Smth’s lecture on Friday and (have) a big reception on Saturday.

Ex.4. Put in Future Simple or be going to.

1. Look out! We (crush). 2. There is the doorbell. – I (open). 3. If you vote for us we (give) you a pay rise. 4. Would you excuse me? I (have) a bath. 5. If you say it again I (hit) you. 6. I wonder what she (do) with that hammer? 7. Can anybody answer the phone? – I (answer).

Ex.5. Supply Future Simple, Present Simple or Future Progressive.

1. Fasten your belts, please. We (take off) in a few minutes. 2. When you (go) to the bank to draw some money? 3. Do you think he still (work) in three years’ time? 4. The President (meet) the Prime Minister before flying back home. 5. How long you (stay) in Geneva on the way home? 6. We (drive) to Moscow next Wednesday evening. 7. This time next year I (travel) to the Far East. 8. I don’t think I (see) him tonight. 9. Ben (study) Economics for five years at the University. 10. I (tell) her everything and I (show) her some photos. I promise she (not, laugh) this time. 11. There (not, be) anybody when we (come). The Simons (have) dinner. 12. It (rain) when we (get) there. 13. I (call) for her at 9. – Oh, no. She still (sleep). 14. Fred still (be) here when you (come). He (look) through your papers.

Ex.6. Use an appropriate tense form.

1. If the car (be) out of order again, you (have) to call the service station, but I doubt if they (be) able to repair it quickly. 2. Nobody (know) what (happen) in fifty years if life (get) harder and harder. 3. Her son (want) to know if there (be) cartoons on TV on Saturday. If there (be) any he certainly (watch) them. 4. Everybody (be) interested if the weather (change) for the best next week. 5. If Linda (want) to learn Chinese, she (have) to attend a special course. I wonder if it (cost) her much.

Ex.7. Choose the correct tense form.

1. I will go / am going to a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come with me? 2. According to the weather forecast it will rain / is raining this evening. 3. We are sure Henry will get / is getting a job. 4. I can’t meet you this afternoon. A friend of mine will come / is coming to see me. 5. Have you decided where to go for the weekend? – Yes, we will go / are going to the country. 6. Don’t worry about the dog. It won’t bite / isn’t biting you. 7. Did you phone Tony? – No, I forgot. I am doing / will do it now. 8. I haven’t got enough money to buy the book. – I will lend / am going to lend you some. 9. What will you do / are you going to do after supper? 10. Have a good holiday in Britain – Thanks. We will send / are going to send you a card from there. 11. Did you post the fax this morning? – Oh, I completely forgot. I will do / am going to do it right now. 12. The ceiling in the room doesn’t look safe, does it? – No, it looks as if it will fall down / is going to fall down. 13. I don’t know how to use this camera. – Oh. It’s easy. I will show / am going to show you.

Ex.8. Supply Future Simple, Present Simple, Present Progressive or be going to.

1. I don’t know what I (do) with my computer. 2. The plane (depart) at 8 o’clock tomorrow. 3. I am sure you (like) our new History teacher. 4. Come on! We (be) late. 5. Sue and Alan (get) married on Saturday. 6. Take a warm coat on. It (snow). 7. I (take) my driving test on Friday. 8. Her parents (arrive) by the 12.30 train tomorrow. 9. I feel terrible. I think I (be) sick. 10. The new supermarket (open) on the 10th of April. 11. It’s hot here. I (turn on) the air conditioning. 12. We (go) to the theatre tonight. 13. The film (begin) at 7 or 7.15? 14. Ann, we (go) out of town. You (come) with us?

Ex.9. Do the multiple choice test.

1. I hope you … to my party this weekend.

A. are coming B. will come C. are going to come D. will be coming

2. Look at the baby! She … drop off the spoon.

A. is going to B. will C. shall D. will be

3. They … lunch with Sam at this time tomorrow.

A. will have B. are going to have C. have D. will be having

4. I am not sure when I … on holiday this year.

A. will go B. go C. am going D. will be going

5. Please, phone me when you … home.

A. get B. will get C. are getting D. will be getting

6. If we … enough money we … a new computer.

A. will have; will buy B. have; will buy C. have; buy

D. have; are going to buy

7. I doubt if they … on time.

A. are B. are going to be C. shall be D. will be

8. Mr Simon … here at this time tomorrow.

A. will be working B. is working C. will work D. is going to work

9. I really need this cap. – OK. I … it for you.

A. will buy B. am buying C. am going to buy D. buy

10. We’ve run out of milk. – … I go to the shop?

A. Will B. Shall C. Do D. Am

11. We expect the weather … better tomorrow.

A. is B. is going to be C. will be D. shall be

12. Henry … the garage all day long next Friday.

A. won’t build B. isn’t building C. won’t be building

D. doesn’t build

13. Anna, … you … making so much noise?

A. Will stop B. Will be stopping C. Do stop D. Are stopping

14. The London train … at 7.15.

A. will arrive B. is arriving C. arrives D. is going to arrive

15. You … into trouble, I warn you!

A. will get B. are going to get C. will be getting D. shall get

16. I am sure the students … the test successfully.

A. are going to pass B. will be passing C. are passing D. will pass

17. Kate … probably … soon.

A. is coming B. is going to come C. will come D. will be coming

18. What … you … tonight?

A. are doing B. are going to do C. will do D. will be doing

19. How long … you … English at the university?

A. are studying B. will study C. will be studying

D. are going to study

20. Keep in touch, … ?

A. won’t you B. will you C. shall we D. shan’t we

21. – … your car this morning? - No. You can borrow it.

A. Will you be using B. Will you use C. Do you use

D. Are you using

22. Everybody will be taking that exam, … ?

A. won’t he/she B. won’t they C. will he/she D. will they

23. It’s cold in here. – I agree. I … the heater on.

A. will be turning B. am turning C. am going to turn D. will turn

24. He … anything before you … him to.

A. won’t do … tell B. doesn’t do … will tell

C. won’t do … won’t tell D. isn’t doing … tell

25. I think Max … the job. He has got a lot of experience.

A. is going to get B. will get С. will be getting D. is getting

Ex.10. Translate into English.

1. Мы приедем в 6 вечера. – Хорошо, они будут ждать вас. 2. Джон говорит, что он не придет на вечеринку завтра. Ему они не нравятся. 3. Ты не выключил свет на кухне. – Сейчас я выключу. 4. Когда я вернусь домой, моя собака будет сидеть у двери и ждать меня. 5. Я плохо себя чувствую и не могу встретить господина Брауна. – Тогда, мне его встретить? – Да, пожалуйста. – Но как я узнаю его? – Он будет нести табличку. 6. Ты пойдешь в книжный магазин завтра? Пожалуйста, купи мне книгу. 7. Что вы делаете сегодня вечером? – Мы ужинаем в ресторане с Саймонами. 8. Мария возвращается в субботу. 9. Том собирается поехать восьмичасовым поездом. 10. Как долго вы собираетесь пробыть в Москве? – Неделю. Мы возвращаемся домой в следующую пятницу. 11. Я знаю, ты едешь на Байкал скоро. Что ты собираешься там делать? – Я собираюсь отдохнуть там. 12. Я встречаюсь с директором магазина завтра. Я собираюсь получить работу там, но боюсь, что директор откажет мне. 13. Ник получит прибавку в зарплате, если он хорошо выполнит тест.