When to use GOING TO

The structure BE GOING TO is normally used to indicate the future but with some type of connection to the present. We use it in the following situations: 1. When we have already decided or we intend to do something in the future:

They're going to retire to the beach - in fact they have already bought a little beach house.

2. When there are definite signs that something is going to happen:

I think it is going to rain - I just felt a drop.

3. When something is about to happen:

Get back! The bomb is going to explode.

When to use WILL

In other cases, where there is no implicit or explicit connection to the present, use WILL: 1. For things that we decide to do now.

I'll buy one for you too. I think I'll try one of those. (I just decided this right now)

2. When we think or believe something about the future.

My team will not win the league this season. I think it will rain later so take an umbrella with you.

3. To make an offer, a promise or a threat.

I'll give you a discount if you buy it right now. I promise I will behave next time.

1) Philipp 2) They 3) I think my mother 4) Paul's sister 5) They 6) Just a moment. I 7) In 2020 people 8) Marvin 9) We

15 next Wednesday. (to be) a new computer. (to get) this CD. (to like) a baby. (to have) at about 4 in the afternoon. (to arrive) you with the bags. (to help) more hybrid cars. (to buy) a party next week. (to throw) to Venice in June. (to fly) soon. (to rain)

10) Look at the clouds! It

Choose the correct verb for the following sentences. Do not use abbreviations:
1) Next summer, I (travel) to New York. My sister lives there and she bought me a plane ticket for my birthday. 2) It's getting cold. I (take) my coat! (go) with you!

3) Are you going to the cinema? Wait for me. I 4) Jane and Tom

(not/study) medicine next year. Jane (take) a gap year. (help) you carry them.

(study) French and Tom 5. Mrs Simons, those bags seem quite heavy. I 6. Experts say the Earth 7. Look at those black clouds. I think it

(suffer) seriously if we continue polluting. (rain).

8. Bye Bye Joe. I 9. What

(phone) you as soon as I arrive home! (do) tomorrow? I (visit) my grandparents.

10. Anne: "I don't have enough money to pay for my lunch." Peter: " I (lend) you some."

Philipp will be 15 next Wednesday. 2) They are going to get a new computer. 3) I think my mother will like this CD. 4) Paul's sister is going to have a baby. 5) They will arrive at about 4 in the afternoon. 6) Just a moment. I will help you with the bags. 7) In 2020 people will buy more hybrid cars. 8) Marvin is going to throw a party next week. 9) We will fly to Venice in June. 10) Look at the clouds! It is going to rain soon.