This document discusses the use of the phrase "be going to" to indicate plans or intentions for the future, as well as predictions based on present evidence. It provides examples of using "I am going to" to list planned activities for the day and "is going to" to predict upcoming events like rain or having a baby based on current observable conditions.

1. BE GOING TO

2. I AM GOING TO : I HAVE DECIDED TO DO STH.
Today, I am going to drive my new
motorcycle, then I am going to
phone my best friend and finally I am
going to read my favourite novel.

3. IS GOING TO HAPPEN: The situation now make us
believe that.
Look at those black clouds!
It’s going to rain.
She is pregnant.
She is going to have a baby.
PREDICTIONS WITH
PRESENT EVIDENCE