The document discusses the differences between using will and be going to when talking about the future in English. It states that will is used for predictions, promises, and spontaneous decisions, while be going to is used for plans, intentions, and predictions based on present evidence. It then provides 15 sentences for the reader to complete using either will or be going to based on the context of the situation being described.

1. IES Peñalba FUTURE 4º ESO
WILL & BE GOING TO
We use these two tenses to talk about future actions but there are important differences
between them:
a) We use will to talk about:
- Predictions and promises: In 2050 people will travel in flying cars.
- Spontaneous decisions: A: It’s cold / B: Don’t worry, I’ll close the window.
b) we use be going to to talk about:
- plans and intentions: I’m going to play tennis in the afternoon.
- predictions based on a present evidence: Look at the dark cloud. It’s going to rain.
Complete the sentences using will or be going to.
1. A: Why are you turning on the television?
B: Because ____________________________(watch) the News.
2. A: Oh, I just realized that I don’t have any money.
B: You don’t? Well, don’t worry. I ________________________(lend) you some.
3. A: I have a headache.
B: You do? Wait a second, I ________________________ (get) an aspirin for you.
4. A: I’ve got a toothache and I___________________________(go) to the dentist in the
afternoon.
5. A: I love aeroplanes and I________________________ (be) a pilot.
6. A: Where are you going? Are you going shopping?
B: Yes, I___________________________(buy) something for dinner.
7. A: I don’t know how to use this camera.
B: It’s easy. I___________________________(show) you.
8. A: Did you mail that letter to me?
B: Oh, sorry! I completely forgot. I ___________________________(do) it now.
9. A: Has Dan decided what to do when he finishes high school?
B: Oh, yes. Everything is planned. He ___________________________ (take) some months
off and then he ___________________________ (start) classes at university.
10. A: My tea is not sweet enough.
B: I ___________________________(get) you some sugar.
11. A: Have you finished your homework yet?
B: No, I ___________________________ (stay) up late and finish them.
12. A: Why don’t we go to the park this afternoon?
B: sorry, I can’t. I ___________________________(visit) my grandparents.
13. A: Why is your father filling that bucket with water?
B: Because he ___________________________ (wash) his car.
14. A: I’ve decided to paint this room.
B: Really? What colour ___________________________ (you/ paint) it?
15: A: Shall we go to the cinema this afternoon?
B: Sorry, I ________________________(eat) out with my family tonight .