2.5. The Future.

Present Continuous	Be going to	Future Simple
We form the present continuous with the to be and verb with the –ing suffix. E.g. They are having a party tonight.	We form with the verb to be (is, am, are)+ going to + verb E.g. They are going to have a party.	We form Future Simple with will + verb Negative form is Will not-won’t E.g. They will have a party next week.
Actions we have already arranged to do in the near future. E.g. I am meeting Ann at two o’clock. With verbs of movement come, travel, go, fly, leave, etc. E.g. I am leaving to Paris tomorrow.	For plans and intensions for the (near) future. E.g. I’m going to play football in the afternoon. When there is evidence that something is going to happen in the near future. E.g.It is going to rain. There are clouds in the sky.	For actions which are not definite. E.g. We’ll buy a car one day. For predictions about the future. E.g. You’ ll be a professional one day. For promises and on-the-spot decisions. E.g. I’ll buy you this ring. With the verbs hope, think, believe, expect, probably, perhaps, I’m sure, I’m afraid.
Time expressions
Tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, next week / month, tonight, soon, in a week / year, etc.

1. Write questions. All the sentences are future.

1. (you / go / out / tonight?) ………. Are you going out tonight? …………………..

2. (you / work / next week?) ……………………………………………………….

3. (what / you / do / tomorrow evening?) ……………………………………………

4. (what time / Rob and Sue / come?) ………………………………………………

5. (when / Liz / go / on holiday?) ……………………………………………………

2. Use the words in brackets to write sentences. All the sentences are future. Use the present continuous or present simple.

1. (I / not / go out / tonight)

…………….I am not going out tonight ………………

2. (the concert / start / at 8.15) ……………………………………………………………………………….

3. (I / meet / my friends this evening) ……………………………………………………………………………….

4. (Tom / not / come / to the party on Thursday)

………………………………………………………………………………

5. (The English course / finish / on 10 May)

………………………………………………………………………………

6. (my sister / get / married next December)

………………………………………………………………………………

7. (my train / leave / at 8.45) ……………………………………………………........................................

8. (I / not / go / to London tomorrow) ………………………………………………………………………………

3. These sentences are questions. All the sentences are future.

1. (what lime / the tram / leave?)

What time …………………………………………………………………..?

2. (what time / you / leave / tomorrow?)

.……………………………………………………………………………...?

3. (when / they / get married?) ………………………………………………………………………….…...?

4. (when / the next English course/ begin?) ……………………………………………………………………………...?

4. Make questions. Use going to .

1. (what / you / wear / to the party?)

………………………………………………………………………………...?

2. when / you / visit me again?) ………………………………………………………………………………...?

3. (what time / Tom / phone you tonight?)

………………………………………………………………………………...?4. (how long / your friends / stay here?)

………………………………………………………………………………...?

5. (what time / you / get up tomorrow?)

………………………………………………………………………………...?

5. Complete the sentences. Use …. going to + one of these verbs:

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1. My hair is dirty. ….. I’m going to wash it. ….

2. I don't want to go home by bus.

I ………………………………………………...

3. John's university course begins in October.

He ………………………………… engineering.

4. Take an umbrella with you.

It ……………………………………………………

5. I'm hungry, I ………………………………………………………this sandwich.

6. It's Val's birthday next week. We …………………………………. her a present.

7. I feel tired. I ………………………………………………… down for an hour.

6. Read the following sentences. Then, say what these people are going to do using the words from the list.

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1. Kim and Paul are tired. ...They’re going to sleep ….

2. Richard has written a letter. …………………………………………………….. .

3. Kate has missed the bus.

…………………………………………………….. .

4. Mrs Hunter's hair is untidy. ……………………………………………………... .

5. It is Jane's birthday.

……………………………………………………... .

6. Bob has an exam tomorrow. …………………………………………………… .

7. Fill in the gaps with the correct form to be going to and the verbs in brackets.

1. I ...am going to buy... (buy) a new car next month.

2. When ……………………………. (you / tidy) your bedroom? It's very messy!

3. Bob ……………………………. (play) football on Saturday because he has hurt his leg.

4. Barry and Jason ……………………………. (visit) their grandparents on Sunday.

5. ……………………………. (Denise / appear) in the new TV series?

6. Monica ……………………………. (sing) in the concert. She has got a sore throat. 7. I ……………………………. (walk) to school today. I’ll take the bus. 8. ……………………………. (you / help) me wash the dishes after lunch? 9. Helen ……………………………. (cook) dinner for some friends tomorrow. 10. Ruth ……………………………. (come) with us. She's too busy at work.

8. Fill in the gaps with will or be going to and one of the verbs from the box.

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1. A: The phone is ringing.

B: Okay. I’ll answer it.

2. A: You haven't finished your homework yet.

B: I know. I ………………………….. it after I have a bath.

3. A: Do you like singing?

B: Yes, I do. I ………………………….. a singer.

4. A: Do you wan to go out for dinner tonight? B: I can’t. I ………………………….. for my exams.

5. A: Please write to us.

B: I promise we ………………………….. regularly.

6. A: Have you made plans for Christmas?

B: Yes, I ………………………….. my parents in Brighton.

9. Fill in the gaps with will or will not.

1. You are late. You ….. won't... get there in time.

2. “The ice-cream is melting.” “I ………………… put it in the freezer.”

3. Perhaps Tom ………………… start looking for a better job.

4. I ………………… be able to help you tomorrow because I'm busy.

5. “We haven't got any milk.” “I ………………… buy some.”

6. Put on your coat or you ………………… get cold.

7. I'm afraid I ………………… have time to go shopping with you next Saturday.

8. I expect I ………………… see Brenda at the party the day after tomorrow. 9. It's Fay's birthday next week. I ………………… send her a birthday card. 10. Stuart is very tired. I think he ………………… go to bed early tonight.

10. Fill In the gaps with the verbs from the list in the future simple.

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1 A. I've lost my wallet.

B: I …….. help …..... you find it.

2 A I've forgotten my umbrella

B: I ………………… you mine.

3 A. We haven't got any milk.

B: Never mind. I ………………… and buy some.

4 A. The dog is ill.

B: I ………………… it to the vet.

5 A Have you got a new car?

B: Yes, I ………………… it to you later.

6 A: I don't want to cook tonight.

B: OK. I ………………… a pizza, then.

11. Write questions and negations.

1. They will be back soon.

...Will they be back soon?.....

…They won't be back soon....

2. Tom will go to Africa next year.

………………………………………. .

………………………………………. .

3. She will visit us next Tuesday.

……………………………………….. .……………………………………….. .

12. Fill In the gaps with the future simple, be going to or the present continuous.

1. The tree is falling. It ...is going to hit …… (hit) that car!

2. I can't meet you today I ………………………….. (have) lunch with my boss in an hour.

3. It's hot in here. I ………………………….. (take off) my sweater.

4. Tom ………………………….. (fly) to New York on Friday. He has already bought his ticket.

5. She likes children She ………………………….. (be) a teacher.

6. I’m sure Kim ………………………….. (not / let) you drive her new car.

7. I can't go to the cinema on Saturday. I ………………………….. (go) to the shops with my mother.

8. I think it …………………………. (snow) on Christmas Day this year.

13. Fill in will or be going to in the correct form.

1. What do you want to do when you leave school?

…… I'm going to be a dancer…..

2. I think the house is on fire!

I ………………………….. phone the fire brigade.

3. I'll get the sugar from the cupboard.

Watch out . You ………………………….. hit your head on the door.

4. Haven’t you finished those letters yet?

No, I …………………………… stay late and finish them.

5. ………………………….. you have another cake?

No, thank you, I've already had two.

6. Do you want to go to the park this afternoon?

I can't – I ………………………….. visit my grandparents