Future simple

Form shall/will + infinitive

Use You use the FUTURE SIMPLE:

· to talk about future facts

Tomorrow will be the last day of our holiday.

· to make predictions with think, believe, be afraid, probably, etc.

I think the exam will be too difficult for me.

I believe life will change in the 21^st century.

· to talk about a decision about the future that is made at the time of speaking

It’s late I think I’ ll go to bed now.

· to offer, request or promise something

I’ ll help you carry your bags.

I promise I’ ll try harder next time.

Will you open the door for me, please? = (Can you open the door for me, please?)

· to ask for suggestions or instructions

What shall I do with all these letters?

· to show that someone (something) is unwilling or refuses to do something we use won’t

I’ve talked to Sue about her decision to leave, but she won’t listen (= She refused to listen)

The key won’t fit the lock.

The car won’t start.

Time expressions used with the FUTURE SIMPLE include: tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, next week/month/year, tonight, soon, in a week/month/year, etc.

Note:

· We do not use the FUTURE SIMPLE after: while, before, until, as soon as, after, if and when. We use the PRESENT SIMPLE instead.

I’ll make a phone call while I wait for you.

(NOT: …while I will wait for you.)

· “ When ” can be followed by the FUTURE SIMPLE if it is used as a question word.

When will you return?

I don’t know when Helen will be back.

· “ When ” is followed by the PRESENT SIMPLE if it is used as a time word.

Please phone me when you finish work.

Exercise 1. What will life be like in the 21^st century? Look at the prompts and make sentences using will or won’t, as in the example.

1. People / live longer People will live longer. 2. Robots / do most of the work 3. People / use electric cars 4. Pollution / disappear 5. People / die of serious diseases 6. Children / stop going to school 7. People / go on holiday to the moon

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Exercise 2. Ask questions using prompts, as in the example.

1. The garden is very untidy. (I / cut / the grass)

Shall I cut the grass?

2. It’s a lovely evening. (we / go for / a walk)

3. I need a hot drink. (I / make / some tea)

4. It’s very quiet in here. (I / turn on / the radio)

5. The Smiths are back. (we / visit / them)

6. I’ve cut my finger. (I / get / a plaster)

Exercise 3. Replace the words in bold with will/won’t or shall I/we, as in the example.

1. I’ve asked Paul to talk to the landlord, but he refuses to do it.

I’ve asked Paul to talk to the landlord, but he won’t do it.

2. Do you want me to make a reservation for you?

3. Can you call Barry for me, please?

4. Why don’t we try this new dish?

5. Where do you want me to put these flowers?

Exercise 4. Answer the following questions about yourself using I think / I hope / I expect I’ll … or I’m sure / I’m afraid I’ll …, as in the example.

1. Where will you be at 5 o’clock tomorrow afternoon?

I expect I’ll be at home.

2. Where will you go at the weekend?

3. Where will you spend your holidays?

4. What will you do if you fail your exams?

5. When will you buy your own car?

6. Who will you ask for help if you are in trouble?

GOING TO

Form am / is / are + going to + infinitive

Use You use going to

· to make predictions based on the present evidence or knowledge

Look at those clouds – it’ s going to rain!

· to talk about a decision or plan about the future that was made before the time of speaking.

I’ m going to go to Greece for my holidays this year.

Exercise 1. Fill in the gaps with shall, will or the correct form of be going to.

1.	A: B:	It’s too hot in here. You’re right. I will open a window.
2.	A: B:	__________ I put the baby to bed, now? Yes, he looks a little tired.
3.	A: B:	Have you seen Lucy recently? No, but I _________ meet her for lunch later today.
4.	A: B:	Have you done the shopping yet? No, but I __________ probably do it tomorrow, after work.
5.	A: B:	__________ we ask Mr Perkins for help with the project? That’ a good idea. Let’s ask him now.

Exercise 2. Fill in the gaps with shall, will or the correct form of

be going to and the verbs in brackets.

A: B: A: B: A: B:	^(1) Shall we go (we/go) to the football match on Saturday? I can’t. I ^(2) _________ (help) my sister. Oh, yes. She is moving house, isn’t she? That’s right.^(3)_________ (you/help) us? Yes, I’d like to. What time ^(4)________ (I/come) to your house? I’m not sure yet. I ^(5) _________ (probably/phone) you on Friday to
A: B: A: B:	tell you. Is that alright? Yes. I think I ^(6) _________ (be) in then. Okay. ^(7) _________ (we/go) for a walk now? I’d rather not. Look at those black clouds. It ^(8) __________ (rain). Let’s stay in and watch a video. Great idea.

Exercise 3. Fill in the gaps with shall, will or the correct form of be goingto.

1.	A: B:	The shops are closed tomorrow. I will buy bread and milk today then.
2.	A: B:	__________ we tell Mr Peck about the accident? That’s a good idea. Maybe he can help.
3.	A: B:	It’s too dark in here to read. Is it? I _________ turn on the light.
4.	A: B:	Please come and see us. We ________ visit you soon, that’s a promise.
5.	A: B:	__________ I wear a jumper or a coat? It’s very cold. Take your coat.
6.	A: B:	Can we go out to play, Mum? No, we ________ have dinner now.

Exercise 4. Match the first sentence (1-14) with the second sentence (a-n) to make short exchanges.

Example: O + 0

(0)	‘Look at all those dark clouds.’ ‘Mum, I’ve dropped my glass of milk.’ ‘The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 3 pm.’ ‘What time did she say she’s going to get here?’ ‘I told her to tidy her room but she won’t.’ ‘How much longer are you going to be?’ ‘I feel awful. I think I’m going to faint.” ‘I’ll come and help you clear the attic in a moment.’ ‘Tessa seems to have gained a lot of weight.’ ‘Shall we go now? I’ve had enough.’ ‘Will you please shut the door?’ ‘What shall I get for dinner?’ “When am I going to see you again?’ “What do you think you’ll do when you finish.’ ‘I’m just going to go to the post office.’
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n (o)	‘Shall I have a word with you?’ “I’ll be with you in just a minute.’ ‘That’s easy. I’m going to get a job that earns me lots of money.’ ‘Thanks. That will be very helpful.’ ‘Actually she’s going to have a baby.’ ‘Never mind. Accidents will happen.’ ‘I’m not sure I’ll be able to come.’ “She’ll probably be here by 9.30.’ ‘I’ll call the doctor right away.’ ‘Let’s just have fish and chips.’ ‘Perhaps I’ll see you tomorrow.’ ‘No, I won’t, Do it yourself!’ ‘Are you? I’ll come with you.’ ‘OK. I’ll just get your coat.’ ‘Yes, there’s going to be a storm.’

Exercise 5. Complete the conversation using will/won’t, shall/shan’t, going to/not going to and the verbs at the end of the lines. The first is given as an example.

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