Fill in the spaces using the Future Indefinite, the Future Continuous or the Future Perfect of the verb in brackets. The first is given as an example.

Rosa: When shall I come round (to come round)? Is Thursday still OK?

Maria: Well, don’t come at six – I (to work) then.

Rosa: What time do you think you (to be) free?

Maria: Let’s see, I (to work) on the manuscript all day as I told you, and I expect I (to complete) the

second chapter by about seven. OK?

Rosa: Yes, because I (to be) quite busy at about six tomorrow as well. I’ve got an appointment with my

dentist and I don’t think she (to finish) much before seven.

Maria: Well, we really must be getting on with the book, you know – by the end of this month we (to

work on) the project for a whole year. It’s taking far too long.

Rosa: Yes, I (to jump) for joy when it’s finished.

Maria: Me too. By the way, (to go) near the post office?

Rosa: Probably. It’s not far from the dentist.

Maria: You see, I’ve been expecting an important parcel and I think it (to arrive) by Thursday. If you (to

go) past there anyway, could you collect it for me?

Rosa: No problem. So, I (to see) you later. Bye for now.

Ex. 4

Choose between the Future Simple, Future Progressive, Future Perfect and Future Perfect Progressive to complete each sentence.

1. My parents … (arrive) soon to collect me from school after the tennis match. 2. By this time next month I … (finish) all my exams. 3. “Do you think you … (mark) most of the homework essays by nine o’clock?” the headmistress asked. 4. By 1^st September 2012 I … (work) as a teacher for ten years. 5. “The lesson … (start) in about ten minutes, so don’t go away!” our teacher said. 6. These examination candidates … (write) for over two hours before they are allowed to leave the room! 7. “What … you … (do) this time next Monday?” – “I … (go) on holiday to Ireland.” 8. He … (work) for ten days before he receives his play. 9. The builders … (finish) most of the work by Saturday.

Other ways of expressing future

Be going to

We use be going to: – for plans, intentions or ambitions we have for the future: Example: I’m going to become a famous violinist one day. (ambition) – in predictions when there is evidence that something will happen in the near future: Example: Look at the clouds! It’s going to rain. Note: a) we normally use be going to to talk about something we intend to do and Future Indefinite to give details or make comments: Example: I’m going to have a party next week. I’ll invite all my friends. b) we normally use the Present Continuous rather than be going to with verbs to go and to come: Example: Sam is going to the market in a few minutes. Sheila is coming to my house for tea this afternoon.

Ex. 1

What would you say in these situations? Use the words: to be sick, crash, get wet, lose, not stop, rain.

1. The sky is full of dark clouds.

2. Now it’s starting to rain. There’s nowhere to shelter, and you haven’t got an umbrella.

3. You feel awful. There’s a terrible feeling in your stomach.

4. You are playing a game. It’s nearly over and you are 100 points behind.

5. You can see a plane coming down. It’s out of control and it’s falling to the ground.

6. You are waiting for a train. There’s one coming, but you don’t know if it’s the one you want. It’s traveling very fast.

Ex. 2

Fill in will or be going to.

1. A: We’ve almost run out of petrol. – B: Don’t worry. We … get some on he way home.

2. A: Does your tooth really hurt? – B: Yes, I … see the dentist tomorrow.

3. A: Did you buy any stamps? – B: I forgot to, but I … get some now if you like.

4. A: Have you heard about Sharon? – B: Yes. She … have a baby.

5. A: When did you last speak to Susan? – B: Oh weeks ago, but I … meet her tonight.

6. A: Your car is very dirty. – B: I know. My son … wash it this afternoon.

7. A: Have you found your bracelet yet? – B: No, but I’m sure I … find it when I tidy my room.

8. A: Do you know what the weather forecast is for tomorrow? – B: No, but I expect it … be warmer than today.

9. A: Shall we go out tonight? – B: Sorry! I … eat at the Chinese restaurant with Paul.

10. A: What do you eant to eat? – B: I … have a hamburger and some chips, please.