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Lesson 3 – Talking about the future

There are three main ways of talking about the future. For example:

I think I will work late tomorrow = future tense


I am working late tomorrow = present continuous tense
I am going to work late tomorrow = ‘going to’ + verb

The future tense

The future tense is made by ‘will’ or ‘shall’ + the verb, as in the example above:
‘I think I will work late tomorrow.’ (Note that ‘will’ and ‘shall’ are often shortened = ‘ll.) This
tense is used to talk about a prediction or unplanned/uncertain events.

For example:
Summer will soon be here.
It’ll break if you drop it.
What will you do? I don’t know what I’ll do

The present-continuous tense


The present continuous is used when plans are discussed/ planned. It’s useful to talk about
definite arrangements in the near future, as in the example above ‘I am working late tomorrow.’

For example:
What time are you leaving tomorrow? I’m leaving at 8 o’clock. I’m going out tomorrow.
I’m getting a new car next week.

The use of ‘going to’


‘am/is/are + going to’ + the verb is used to talk about a decision.

For example:
What are you going to do this evening? I’m going to watch a film on TV.
He’s going to play football.
This form can also be used to predict something that there is already evidence of:
For example: I think it’s going to rain.
Summary:

Form Affirmative Negative Question

Will I will write the I won’t write the Will I write the letters?
letters letters
Going to You are going to You aren’t going to Are you going to write the
write the letters write the letters letters?
To be + verb+ ing I am playing I’m not playing Are you playing basketball
basketball basketball tomorrow tomorrow?
tomorrow.

Form Use Example


Will - Prediction I’m sure you’ll enjoy the film.
- Instantaneous or They’re here. I’ll open the door.
spontaneous decision, I’ll help you with your homework.
promise, request, warning. There will be a solar eclipse at 4.20
tomorrow.
- Certain (inevitable) action
in the future
Going to Future plan, intention They’re are going to get married
Prediction (with an Look at those clouds. It’s going to rain.
indication in the present)
Present continuous -Events that have already -I’m seeing David tomorrow.
been arranged.
-Time adverb.

Activity 1: https://wordwall.net/resource/74511992

Activity 2:

Listen and underline the correct option.

(1)I’m / I’ll be only one call away


(2)I’m / I’ll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
(3)I’m /I’ll only one call away

Call me, baby, if you (4) need/ ‘ll need a friend


I just wanna give you love
Come on, come on, come on
Reaching out to you, so take a chance
No matter where you (5) go /’ll go
You know you’re not alone.

Come along with me and (6)don’t/ won’t be scared


I just wanna set you free
Come on, come on, come one
You and me (7)can/will make it anywhere
For now, we can stay here for a while, ay
‘Cause you know, I just wanna see you smile
No matter where you (8)go /’ll go
You know you’re not alone.

And when you’re weak (9)I’m/ I’ll be strong


I’m gonna keep holding on
Now don’t/won’t you worry, it (10)will /won’t be
long, Darling
And when you feel like hope is gone
Just run into my arms.

I’m only one call away


I’ll be there to save the day
Superman got nothing on me
I’m only one call away
Call me, baby, if you need a friend
I just wanna give you love
Come on, come on, come on
Reaching out to you, so take a chance
No matter where you go
You know you’re not alone.

Come along with me and don’t be scared


I just wanna set you free
Come on, come on, come one
You and me can make it anywhere
For now, we can stay here for a while, ay
‘Cause you know, I just wanna see you smile
No matter where you go
You know you’re not alone

And when you’re weak (11)am/ I’ll be strong


I’m gonna keep holding on
Now don’t you worry, it (12) isn’t/ won’t be long, darling
And when you feel like hope is gone
Just run into my arms
Activity 3:
Complete with will or going to.

1) Philip....................................... (be) 15 next Wednesday.


2) They....................................... (get) a new computer.
3) I think, my mother...................................... (like) this CD.
4) Paul's sister.................................. (have) a baby.
5) They.............................. (arrive) at about 4 in the afternoon.
6) Just a moment. I....................................... (help) you with the bags.
7) In 2020 people....................................... (buy) more hybrid cars.
8) Marvin.................................. (throw) a party next week.
9) We...................................... (fly)to Venice in June.
10) Look at the clouds! It................................................ (rain) soon.

Activity 4:
Complete with will or going to.
1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?
B: I (write) ........................................ a letter to my friends back home in Texas.

2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!


B: I (get) ............................................. you a cup of coffee. That will wake you up.

3. A: I can't hear the television!


B: I (turn)....................................... it up so you can hear it.

4. We are so excited about our trip next month to France. We (visit)...............................................


visit Paris, Nice and Grenoble.

5. Sarah (come)................................... to the party. Oliver (be)................................. there as well.

6. Ted: It is so hot in here!


Sarah: I (turn)............................................ the air-conditioning on.

7. I think he (be)............................................. the next President of the United States.

8. After I graduate, I (attend) .............................................. medical school and become a doctor. I


have wanted to be a doctor all my life.

9. A: Excuse me; I need to talk to someone about our hotel room. I am afraid it is simply too
small for four people.
B: That man at the service counter (help) ....................................... you.

10. As soon as the weather clears up, we (walk) ..................................... down to the beach and
go swimming.
Activity 5
Fill in the gaps with the correct future tense - will, going to or present continuous.

1. Tomorrow they.................................... (drive) to New York.


2. I hope the weather............................................. (be) nice.
3. I offered him this job. I think he......................................... (take) it.
4. I promise I...................................... (not tell) anyone this secret.
5. Take your umbrella with you. It.............................................. (rain).
6. What are they........................................ (do) this evening?
7. I...................................... (go) to the cinema tomorrow.
8. They............................................. (fly) to Seattle next summer holidays.
9. I........................... (invite) 50 people to the party and I hope everyone ............................
(come).
10. That exercise looks difficult. I............................... (help) you.
11. ......................he......................... (go) to the football match?
12. Are you sure they........................................ (win) the match?
13. She probably..................................... (stay) until Thursday.
14. He......................................... (not leave) tomorrow.
15. We think he........................................ (come) late in the night.

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