Choose the correct verb in the sentences.

1. In ten years jobs will be/are going to be much more specialized, more virtual, and more part-time.

2. - Your printer doesn’t work.

- OK, I’ll/’m going to replace the cartridge.

3. -You look tired.

- I know. I’ll/’m going to take a break.

4. - Did you remember to order a new antibacterial filter?

- Oh no! I’ll/’m going to call the dealer.

5. I hope I’ll/’m going to find some information on available programs in our department in the Internet

6. I’m sure he’ll/’s going to use only printed or electric resources.

7. – I forgot to tabulate the latest quantitative indices.

- That’s OK. I’ll/’m going to do this for you.

8. I don’t think they’ll/ are going to do this experiment in our lab.

9. –It’s time to start work.

- I know. I’ll/’m going to put the specimen into the chamber.

10. If anything goes wrong the symbol will / is going to flash for two seconds.

11. –The internal temperature of the device is very high.

-OK, I’ll/’m going to adjust it.

12. - Don’t forget to close the door. The acoustic alarm will / is going to sound after

a minute.

3. Complete the sentences. Use will or be going to. Explain your choice.

1) Matt probably __________ (not come) with us. He doesn’t like football.

2) Don’t worry about the spot on your shirt. I’m sure nobody ________ (notice) it.

3) It __________ (be) a lovely day today. Look at the clear blue sky.

4) We can have the party here. I’m sure the neighbors ________ (not mind) the noise.

5) The traffic is very bad this morning. We __________ (be) late for our meeting.

6) Don’t worry, I _______ (pay) you back soon.

7) I’m sure he _______ (do) well at his interview.

8) In ten years’ time, people’s lives _______ (not be) very different.

9) I ___________ (stay) in today. I’m coming down with the flue.

10) I’m sure we _______ (win).

4. Complete the conversation with will or be going to. Act it out with your partner.

A: I’m sorry you don’t feel well.

B: Thanks, I’m sure I __________ (feel) better soon. I’ve decided to stay in bed today. I _________ (not do) any work on my report.

A: ___________ you come to the office tomorrow?

B: I don’t know. I haven’t decided yet.

A: I could give you a lift.

B: Really? That would be great! I don’t think my brother _______ (let) me borrow his car.

A: I _________(pick) you up at about eight. OK?

B: Yes, lovely! Thank you very much.

5. Complete the conversation with will or be going to and the verbs from the box. Act it out with your partner.

A: Do you plan to go to university?

B: Yes. I ___________ medicine in London.

A: Brilliant! I’m sure you ____________ a great doctor!

B: Thanks!

A: Where ____________ ?

B: I don’t know. I haven’t arranged anything yet. I think I ____________ a room in a house with some other students. The problem is that everything is very expensive.

A: My brother ___________ to London next month. He has just bought a flat there. I _______ you his phone number. He might be able to help you.

B: Thanks very much. I ________ him tomorrow.