A: Are you watching TV tonight? – Yes, I .. watch the interview with the Queen.

Ex. 3

Complete the conversations using either Will / to be going to .

1. Vicky: Have you got a ticket for the play?

Daniel: Yes, I _______ (see) it on Thursday.

2. Harriet: The alarm is going. It’s making an awful noise.

Mike: OK, I _______ (switch) it off.

3. Daniel: Did you buy this book?

Matthew: No, Emma did. She ________ (read) it on holiday.

4. Laura: Would you like tea or coffee?

Sarah: Oh, I _______ (have) coffee, please.

5. Trevor: I’m going to miss a good film on TV because I’ll be out tonight.

Laura: I ________ (video) it for you, if you like.

6. Rachel: I’m just going out to get a paper.

Emma: What newspaper _______ (you/buy)?

7. Ann: I’ve lost my keys!

Bob: I ________ (help) you look for them.

8. Daniel: Watch out! You _______ (knock) the vase over!

Harriet: Oh! I didn’t see it.

9. Ted: This ice-cream is delicious!

Vicky: Don’t eat any more! You _________ (be) sick.

10. Daniel: Here’s the waiter! Would you like a drink?

Sarah: Yes, please. I ________ (have) a glass of wine.

11. Trevor: I’ll park the car here.

Harriet: Be careful! You _______ (hit) the wall.

12. Ann: _______ (you/have) a biscuit with your tea?

Laura: No, thank you. I’m on a diet.

Ex. 4

Complete the news report about the village of Brickfield.

We have learned this week that the local council has plans for Westside Park in Brickfield. The council (sell) the land to a builder, Forbes and son. The plans are all ready. “We (build) 50 houses,” said Mr. Forbes. “In two years’ time everything (be) finished. I’m sure people (like) the houses. Most of them (be) for young families. And we intend to take care of the environment. We (not/cut) down all the trees, only a few of them.” But people living near the park are angry. “This is a terrible idea. We are all against it,” said Mrs. Mary Brent. “We (have) a protest march on Saturday. I expect everyone in Brickfield (be) there. We’ve reached our decision. We (stop) this plan.”

Ex. 5

Which form do you feel is best:

1. Here’s the builder’s estimate. It will cost/is going to cost $7,000 to repair the roof. 2. I think it will cost/is going to cost about $3,000 to rebuild the garage. 3. Alice will have/is going to have a baby. 4. With a bit of luck, the baby will have/ is going to have Alice’s eyes. 5. I will play/am playing tennis with Stan on Sunday. 6. He will win/is winning. He always does. 7. Don’t tell her. She will tell/is going to tell everybody else. 8. What’s happening? The train won’t stop/isn’t going to stop! 9. One day everybody will have/is going to have proper housing. 10. She will get married/is getting married on Friday at the local church. 11. It will rain/is going to rain - look at those clouds. 12. If it gets any colder, it will snow/is going to snow.