Part 1 – Warm up: Choose the correct option
1. A: Oh no! We don’t have any bread.
B: Don’t worry, I ______ (go) to the bakery right now. (spontaneous decision)
2. A: Look at those dark clouds!
B: It ______ (rain). (prediction with evidence)
3. A: Can you help me with my homework later?
B: Sure, I ______ (help) you. (promise/offer)
4. She ______ (study) medicine when she finishes high school. (planned future action)
Part 2 – Reading & Interpretation
Text 1:
Next Saturday, Mary is going to visit her grandmother. Her brother will probably stay home because he doesn’t like long trips. Their parents think the weather will be nice, but the forecast says it’s going to rain. If it rains, Mary will help her grandma cook inside instead of going for a walk.
1. What is Mary’s planned action for next Saturday?
2. What is her brother’s prediction (opinion)?
3. What does the forecast say (prediction with evidence)?
4. What spontaneous decision might Mary make if it rains?
Part 3 – Identify the Function
Underline the sentences in the text below and classify them as: (a) Spontaneous decision, (b) Promise/offer, (c) Prediction (opinion), (d) Prediction (evidence), (e) Planned future action, (f) Formal statement.
Text 2:
“I’m sure you will love this new restaurant. They’re going to open a branch in our city next month. Look at the long queue already! It’s going to be very successful. Don’t worry, I will book a table for us tomorrow. The mayor will also attend the opening ceremony.”
Part 4 – Writing Practice
Write your own sentences using will or going to for each situation:
1. A spontaneous decision
2. A promise or offer
3. A prediction based on opinion
4. A prediction based on evidence
5. A formal statement
6. An arranged plan
7. An intention
Part 5 – Mixed Reading
Text 3:
Lisa is going to travel to London next month. She bought the tickets yesterday. She thinks she will love the museums there. Her parents will call her every day to make sure she is safe. If she forgets something important, her best friend will send it by mail. Look at the sky—oh no! It’s going to snow on the day of her flight.
1. Which sentence shows a planned action?
2. Which sentence shows a prediction based on opinion?
3. Which sentence shows a promise?
4. Which sentence shows a prediction based on evidence?
5. Which sentence shows a possible spontaneous decision?
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