Exercises

11.1 What will life be like in the 21^st century? Look at the prompts and make sentences using will or won’t:

11.2 Complete the sentences with I’ll + a suitable verb:

1. I’m too tired to wolk home. I think …… a taxi.

2. It’s cold in this room. – Is it? …… on the heating then.

3. We haven’t got any milk. – Oh, I forgot to buy some. …… and get some now.

4. Shall I do the washing-up? – No, it’s all right. …… it later.

5. I don’t know how to use this computer. – OK, …… you.

6. Would you like tea or coffee? - …… coffee, please.

7. Goodbye! Have a nice holiday. – Thanks. …… you a postcard.

8. Thanks for letting me borrow your camera. …… it back to you on Monday, OK?

9. Are you coming with us? – No, I think …… here.

11.3 In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts as in the example:

A: He won’t come to work today.

B: Will he come to work tomorrow, then?

1. He / not come / to work today.

2. She / not cook / a meal today.

3. They / not go out / tonight.

4. She / not visit / them tonight.

5. I / not study / tonight.

6. He / not sing / tonight.

11.4 In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below, as in the example:

A: Will you have a party on your birthday this year?

B: Yes, I will. / No, I won’t.

1. have a party on your birthday this year?

2. go to university when you finish school?

3. travel abroad if you have enough money?

4. go out with your friends at the weekend?

5. watch TV this evening?

6. study hard for next term’s exams?

7. learn how to drive next summer?

11.5 Fill in the gaps with will (‘ll) or won’t:

1. You are late. You …… get there in time.

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

3. Tom doesn’t like his job, perhaps he …… start looking for the 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.

11.6 Read the situations and write sentences with I think I’ll … or I don’t think I’ll…:

1. It’s a bit cold. The window is open and you decide to close it. You say:

I think I’ll ……

2. You feeling tired and it’s getting late. You decide to go to bed. You say:

I think ……

3. A friend of yours offers you a lift in his car, but you decide to walk. You say:

Thank you, but I ……

4. You arranged to play tennis today. Now you decide that you don’t want to play. You say:

I don’t think ……

5. You were going to go swimming. Now you decide that you don’t want to go. You say:

……

11.7 Complete the sentences with will (‘ll) + the following verbs:

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1. I’ve lost my wallet. – I …….you find it.

2. Don’t worry about the exam. I’m sure you ……

3. I’ve forgotten my umbrella. – I …… you mine.

4. Why don’t you try on this jacket? It …… nice on you.

5. You must meet George sometime. I think you ……him.

6. We haven’t got any milk. – Never mind. I …… and buy some.

7. It’s raining. Don’t go out. You …… wet.

8. Do you think people …… longer in the future?

9. Goodbye. I expect we …… again before long.

10. The dog is ill. – I …… it to the vet.

11. I’ve invited Sue to the party, but I don’t think she ……

12. Have you got a new car? – Yes, I …… it to you later.

13. I don’t want to cook tonight. – OK. I …… a pizza, then.

14. When the new road is finished, my journey to work …… much shorter.

11.8 Put in will (‘ll) or won’t:

1. Can you wait for me? I …… be very long.

2. There’s no need to take an umbrella with you. It …… rain.

3. If you don’t eat anything now, you …… be hungry later.

4. I’m sorry about what happened yesterday. It …… happen again.

5. I’ve got some incredible news! You …… never believe what happened.

6. Don’t ask Amanda for advice. She …… know what to do.

11.9 What does will/be going to express in each sentence?

1. I’ll have some cheesecake. (on-the-spot decision / promise)

2. Don’t go out! You’ll catch a cold. (intention / warning)

3. Pamela is going to have a baby in June. (evidence / threat)

4. You will meet a very rich and handsome man. (prediction / intention)

5. Stop that noise or I’ll send you to your room. (on-the spot decision / threat)

6. Mary’s going to buy a present for Tom this afternoon. (intention / promise)

7. I’ll help you cut the tree tomorrow. (prediction / promise)

8. Tidy your room or I won’t let you go to the party. (threat / request)

9. Your daughter will have a very successful career. (warning / prediction)

10. I’ll buy a present for my mother. (on-the-sport decision / prediction)

11. Will you take out the rubbish? (suggestion / request)

12. Shall I carry your shopping bags for you? (offer / suggestion)

11.10 Fill in the gaps with will or be going to and one of the verbs from the list:

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1. The phone is ringing. – OK. I ……it.

2. You haven’t finished your homework yet. – I know. I …… it after I have a bath.

3. Do you like singing? – Yes, I do. I …… a singer.

4. Do you want to go out for dinner tonight? – I can’t. I …… for my exams.

5. Please write to us. – I promise we …… regularly.

6. Have you made plans for Christmas? – Yes, I …… my parents in Brighton.

11.11 In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below, as in the example:

A: Are you going to pay the bill?

B: Yes, that’s what I’m going to do.

A: Are you going to complain to the manager?

B: No, that’s not what I’m going to do.

1. pay the bill (+)

2. complain to the manager (-)

3. take the skirt back to the shop (+)

4. buy the jumper (+)

5. ask the bank manager for a loan (-)

6. order the food (+)

7. book the airline tickets (-)

11.12 Complete the sentences using will (‘ll) or be going to:

1. Why are you turning on the television? – I …… the news. (I / watch)

2. Oh, I’ve just realised. I haven’t got any money. – Haven’t you? Well? Don’t worry. …… you some. (I / lend)

3. I’ve got a headache. – Have you? Wait a second and …… an aspirin for you. (I / get)

4. Why are you filling that bucket with water? - …… the car. (I / wash)

5. I’ve decided to repaint this room. – Oh, have you? What colour …… it? (you / paint)

6. Where are you going? Are you going shopping? – Yes, …… something for dinner. (I / buy)

7. I don’t know how to use this camera. – It’s easy. …… you. (I / show)

8. What would you like to eat? – …… a sandwich, please. (I / have)

9. Did you post that letter for me? – Oh, I’m sorry. I completely forgot. …… it now. (I / do)

10. The ceiling in this room doesn’t look very safe, does it? – No, it looks as if …… down. (it / fall)

11. Has George decided what to do when he leaves school? – Yes. Everything is planned. …… a holiday for a few weeks. (he / have) Then …… a computer programming course. (he / do)

12. Why are you buying flour and eggs? – Because …… a cake. (I / make)

13. Did you ask Jackie to the party? – Oh no! I forgot! …… her tonight. (I / ask)

14. I’ve decided what to buy Mum for her birthday. – Really. What …… for her. (you / buy)

15. What are your plans for the weekend? - …… some time with my friends. (I / spend)

16. What are you doing on Friday night? – Oh, …… at home with my family. (I / probably / stay)

17. Have tidied your room yet? – No, but I promise …… it this afternoon. (I / do)

18. Look at that boy! – Oh yes! …… the tree. (he / climb)

19. Jason is very clever for his age. – Yes. He says …… a doctor when he grows up. (he / become)

20. I’m too tired to cut the grass. – Don’t worry! …… it for you. (I / cut)

11.13 Read the situations and complete the sentences using will (‘ll) or be going to:

1. The phone rings and you answer. Somebody wants to speak to Jim.

- Hello. Can I speak to Jim, please?

- Just a moment. I …… him. (I / get)

2. It’s a nice day, so you have decided to take a walk. Just before you go, you tell your friend.

- The weather’s too nice to stay in. …… a walk. (I / take)

- Good idea. I think …… you. (I join)

3. Your friend is worried because she has lost an important letter.

- Don’t worry about the letter. I’m sure …… it. (you / find)

- I hope so.

4. There is a job advertised in the paper recently. At first you were interested, but then you decided not to apply.

- Have you decided what to do about that job you were interested in?

- Yes, …… for it. (I / not / apply)

5. You and a friend come home very late. Other people in the house are asleep. Your friend is noisy.

- Shh! Don’t make so much noise. …… everybody up. (you / wake)

6. Paul has to go to the airport to catch a plane tomorrow morning.

- Liz, I need somebody to take me to the airport tomorrow morning.

- That’s no problem. …… you. (I / take) What time is your flight?

- 10.45.

- OK, …… at about 9 o’clock then. (we / leave)

Later that day, Joe offers to take Paul to the airport?

-No thanks, Joe. …… me. (Liz / take)

11.14 Fill in the gaps with the future simple, be going to or the present continuous:

1. The tree is falling. It …… (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.

11.15 Which is correct?

1. Did you phone Lucy? – Oh no, I forgot. I phone/I’ll phone her now.

2. I can’t meet you tomorrow. I’m playing/I’ll play tennis.

3. I meet/I’ll meet you outside the hotel in half an hour, OK? – Yes, that’s fine.

4. I need some money. – OK, I’m lending/I’ll lend you some. How much do you need?

5. I’m having/I’ll have a party next Saturday. I hope you can come.

6. Remember to get a newspaper when you go out. – OK. I don’t forget/I won’t forget.

7. What time does your train leave/will your train leave tomorrow?

8. Are you doing/Will you do anything tomorrow evening? – No, I’m free. Why?

9. I don’t want to go out alone. Do you come/Will you come with us?

10. Diane isn’t free on Saturday. She’ll work/She’s working.

11. I’ll go/I’m going to a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come too?

12. I think Jenny will get/is getting the job. She has a lot of experience.

13. I can’t meet you this evening. A friend of mine will come/is coming to see me.

14. Have you decided where to go for your holiday? – Yes, we’ll go/we’re going to Italy.

15. There’s no need to be afraid of the dog. It won’t hurt/It isn’t hurting you.

11.16 What do you say in this situation? Write sentences with shall I …? or shall we …?

1. You and a friend want to do something this evening, but you don’t know what.

You ask your friend. What shall we ……

2. You try on a jacket in a shop. You are not sure whether to buy it or not. You ask a friend for advice. ……

3. It’s Helen’s birthday next week. You want to give her a present, but you don’t know what.

You ask a friend for advice. What ……

4. You and a friend are going on holiday together, but you haven’t decided where.

You ask him/her. ……

5. You and a friend are going out. You haven’t decided whether to go by car or to walk. You ask him/her. ……

6. Your friend wants you to phone later. You don’t know what time to phone.

You ask him/her. ……

11.17 Write questions using do you think … will…? + the following:

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1. I’ve bought Rosa this picture. Do you think she’ll …… ?

2. The weather doesn’t look very good. Do you …… ?

3. The meeting is still going on. When do you …… ?

4. My car needs to be repaired. How much …… ?

5. Sally and David are in love. Do …… ?

6. I’m going out now. – OK. What time …… ?

7. The future situation is uncertain. What …… ?

11.18 Ask questions using the 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) ……

11.19 Replace the words in italics with Will you, Shall I or Shall we, as in the example:

1. Why don’t we spend our holidays in Spain this summer? Shall we spend our holidays in Spain this summer?

2. Do you want me to go to the supermarket for you? ……

3. Can you pick up the children from school for me, please? ……

4. Why don’t we listen to that new CD? ……

5. Do you want me to book the tickets for you? …..

6. Can you take my jacket to the dry-cleaner’s for me, please? ……

11.20 Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or the Future Simple:

1. They …… (go) to school when they …… (be) five years old.

2. I …… (call) you before I …… (leave) for Paris.

3. He …… (write) a letter to her every day while he …… (be) at college.

4. We …… (do) our home work when we …… (get) home.

5. John …… (fix) the tap as soon as he …… (come) back from work.

6. When …… (you / pack) your suitcase?

7. I …… (not / do) anything until you …… (be) ready.

8. When …… (you / phone) me?

9. I promise I …… (buy) you a present when I …… (return) from my holiday.

10. When she ……. (pass) her driving test, she …… (buy) a car.

11. I …… (phone) you when I …… (get) home from work.

12. I want to see Julia before she …… (go) out.

13. We’re going on holiday tomorrow. I …… (tell) you all about it when we …… (come) back.

14. Brian looks very different now. When you …… (see) him again, you …… (not / recognise) him.

15. …… (you / be) lonely without me while I …… (be) away?

16. We must do something soon before it …… (be) late.

17. I don’t want to go without you. I …… (wait) until you …… (be) ready.

18. Sue has applied for the job, but she isn’t very well-qualified for it. I …… (be) surprised if she …… (get) it.

19. I hope to play tennis tomorrow if the weather …… (be) nice.

20. I’m going out now. If anybody …… (phone) while I …… (be) out, can you take a message?

11.21 Make one sentences from two:

1. It will stop raining soon. Then we’ll go out.

We’ll go out when it stop raining.

2. I’ll find somewhere to live. Then I’ll give you my address.

I …… when ……

3. I’ll do the shopping. Then I’ll come straight back home.

…… after ……

4. It’s going to get dark. Let’s go home before that.

…… before ……

5. She must apologise to me first. I won’t speak to her until then.

…… until ……

11.22 Read the situations and complete the sentences:

1. A friend of yours is going on holiday. You want to know what she is going to do.

You ask: What are going to do when you are on holiday?

2. A friend of yours is visiting you. She has to go soon but maybe there’s time for some more coffee.

You ask: Would you like some more coffee before …… ?

3. You want to sell your car. Jim is interested in buying it, but he hasn’t decided yet.

You ask: Can you let me know as soon as …… ?

4. Your friends are going to New York soon. You want to know where they’re going to stay.

You ask: Where are you going to stay when …… ?

5. The traffic is very bad in your town, but they are building a new road at the moment.

You ask: I think things will be better when they …… .

11.23 Put in when or if:

1. Don’t worry …… I’m late tonight.

2. Tom might phone while I’m out this evening. …… he does, can you take a message?

3. I’m going to Rome next week. …… I’m there, I hope to visit a friend of mine.

4. I think Jill will get the job. I’ll be very surprised …… she doesn’t get it.

5. I’m gong shopping. …… you want anything, I can get it for you.

6. I’m going away for a few day. I’ll phone …… get back.

7. I want you to come to the party, but …… you don’t want to come, that’s all right.

8. We can eat ay home or, …… you prefer, we can go to a restaurant.

11.24 In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below, as in the example.

A: When will you do the gardening?

B: I’ll do it after I’ve done the shopping.

1. do the gardening / do the shopping

2. post the letters / buy the stamps

3. iron the clothes / tidy the bedroom

4. water the plants / make the bed

5. do your homework / have my dinner

6. pay the bills / take the car to the garage

11.25 Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple or the Present Simple:

1. I’m going to the gym tonight. – Well, while you …… (be) there, I …… (do) the shopping.

2. …… (you / call) me when you …… (get) home? – Yes, of course.

3. As soon as John …… (come) in, tell him to come to my office. – Certainly, sir.

4. I’m exhausted. – Me too. I wonder if David …… (come) to help tonight.

5. Are you going to visit Aunt Mabel this afternoon? – Yes, I …… (visit) her before I …… (do) the shopping.

6. Is George going to eat dinner with us? – No, by the time he …… (get) home it …… (be) very late.

7. When …… (you / pay) the rent? – When I …… (get) my pay cheque.

8. What are your plans for the future? – I want to go to the university after I …… (finish) school.

9. If you …… (pay) for dinner, I …… (pay) for the theatre. – Okay, that’s a good idea.

10. Can you give this message to Mike, please? – Well, I’ll try, but I doubt if I …… (see) him today.

11.26 Put the verbs in brackets into the Future Simple, the Present Simple or the Present Continuous:

1. I …… (see) Roger at seven o’clock tonight. – Really? I thought he was out of town.

2. …… (you / do) anything on Friday morning? – No, I’m free.

3. I …… (go) to the cinema. There’s a new film on. Do you want to come with me? – What time …… (the film / start)?

4. Helen …… (have) a party the day after tomorrow. …… (you / go)? – As a matter of fact, I haven’t been invited.

5. The new exhibition …… (open) on April 3^rd and …… (finish) on May 31^st. – I know. I …… (go) on the first day.

6. Aunt Maggie …… (come) to visit us tomorrow. – I know. What time ….. (she / arrive)?

7. Excuse me, what time …… (the train / leave)? – At the half past three, madam.

8. I’m really thirsty. – I …… (get) you a glass of water.

9. Are you looking forward to your party? – Yes. I hope everyone …… (enjoy) it.

10. What are you doing tonight? – I …… (probably / watch) TV after dinner.