Will vs. Going to
NAME:______________________ GRADE: 11_______
I. Complete the text using "will" or "going to"
John and Lisa are talking about their future plans.
John: Hey Lisa, have you decided what you
____________ (do) this summer? Lisa: Yes! I
____________ (travel) to Europe. I have already booked
my flight. John: That sounds amazing! I think I
____________ (visit) my grandparents in the
countryside. Lisa: Nice! What about your job? Are you
staying at the same company? John: Actually, I
____________ (start) a new position next month. Lisa:
Congratulations! I'm sure you ____________ (do) great.
John: Thanks! But what about you? Do you need any
help planning your trip? Lisa: Not really. I ____________
(meet) my cousin there, and we ____________ (go) on
a road trip together. John: That’s exciting! I hope you
____________ (have) a fantastic time. Lisa: Thanks!
And I hope you ____________ (enjoy) your time in the
countryside.
II. Complete the sentences with "will" or "going to"
1. Look at those dark clouds! It _____________
rain soon.
2. She has already decided—she _____________
become a doctor.
3. I feel tired. I think I _____________ go to bed
early tonight.
4. They _____________ get married next year.
They have already planned everything.
5. I promise I _____________ help you with your
homework.
6. Be careful! You _____________ drop your
phone.
7. We _____________ visit our grandmother this
weekend. We have made all the arrangements.
8. That bag looks heavy. I _____________ carry it
for you.
9. I ____________ call you later when I get home.
10. He _____________ study harder because he
wants to pass the exam.
III. Reading Comprehension
Read the text and answer the questions below:
Lucy has always dreamed of becoming a professional
musician. She has been taking piano lessons since she
was six years old, and now she is about to finish high
school. She has already made plans for her future—she
is going to study music at a prestigious university. She
has also decided that she is going to move to a big city
to pursue her dreams. However, she is still unsure about
some things. She doesn't know if she will be able to find
a good apartment or if she will have enough money for
all her expenses. Despite these concerns, she is
optimistic that she will succeed.
Questions:
1. What has Lucy always dreamed of?
2. Since when has she been taking piano lessons?
3. What are her future plans?
4. Where is she going to study?
5. What is she uncertain about?
6. What has she decided to do besides studying?
7. Why is she moving to a big city?
8. Does she feel positive about her future?
IV. Match the uses with the correct sentences
USES:
a) A spontaneous decision
b) A prediction without evidence
c) A previously made decision
d) A planned action
SENTENCES:
a. She is going to buy a new car next month. ( )
b. I will call you when I get home. ( )
c. I think she will win the competition. ( )
d. We are going to visit my aunt next weekend. ( )
V. Future with Modals
Complete the sentences using "will," "going to," and a
modal verb (must, might, could, should):
1. He __________ (go) to the doctor because he
has been feeling unwell.
2. They __________ (be) late due to traffic.
3. You __________ (study) harder if you want to
pass the test.
4. We __________ (travel) to Japan next summer.
5. She __________ (call) you later if she has time.
6. I __________ (help) you with your project if you
need assistance.
7. They __________ (not be) at the meeting
because they are out of town.
8. It __________ (rain) later, so take an umbrella.
9. He __________ (get) promoted soon because
he is very hardworking.
10. You __________ (not spend) all your money in
one place.