1 We use both will and going to in predictions about the future, but there is a difference:
We use will to talk about what we think or believe will happen in the future.
That boat doesn't look very safe. It'll sink in that heavy sea.Don't climb up that tree. You'll fall andhurt yourself.
We use going to to talk about smth in the future which we can see as a result of smth in the present.
Look at that boat! It's going to sink.Look out! You're going to fall!
2 We use both will and going to to talk about what we intend to do, but there is a difference here:
We use will when we decide to do smth at the moment of speaking.
'Oh dear! I've spilt some wine on myjacket.' 'Don't worry. I'll clean it foryou.'What shall I do tomorrow? I know! I'll
paint the kitchen.
We use going to when we have already decided to do smth.
Why have you moved all the furniture out of this room?' 'I'm going to clean the carpet.''Why are you putting on those old clothes?' 'I'm going to paint the kitchen.'
EXERCISE 2
Complete the sentences using will or going to and the verbs in brackets.
Example:
'What can I do this evening? I know! I'll go (go) and see Sue.'
1 'Someone told me that you're moving from London.' 'That's right. I __(live)
in Manchester.'
2 'Would you like to come to my house this evening?' 'Yes, all right. I__(come) at 9 o'clock.'
3 I don't feel very well. I think I __(faint).
4 'It's Simon's birthday soon. I've decided to buy him the new Blues Brothers
record.' 'Oh, he doesn't like the Blues Brothers any more.' 'Oh, really? Well,
I __(get) him something to wear.'
5 Oh, no! Look at those cars! They __(crash)!
6 'I could lend you some money if you like.' 'Could you? I __(pay) you back