Question

Will and be going to (A-C) What would you say? Use will or be going to. ► You want to express your intention to look round the museum. Your friend: Do you have any plans for this afternoon? You: Yes, I'm going to look round the museum. 1. You hate dogs. Dogs always attack you if they get the chance. Your friend: That dog doesn't look very friendly. You: It's coming towards us......................................... 2. You predict the landing of aliens on the earth in the next ten years. Your friend: All this talk about aliens is complete nonsense, isn't it? You: Is it? I think ............................................ 3. You know that your friend's sister has decided to get married. Your friend: Have you heard about my sister? You: Well, I heard that ............................................. 4. You suddenly decide you want to invite Ilona for a meal. Your friend: Did you know Ilona will be in town next weekend? You: No, I didn't. ........................................................

Answer 1

1. It's coming towards us. It's going to attack us! 
2. Is it? I think they'll land on our planet in the next ten years.
3. Well, I heard that she's going to get married.
4. No, I didn't. I'll invite her for a meal.

Answer 2

1. Your friend: That dog doesn't look very friendly. You: It's coming towards us. I'm going to run away. (Be going to)
2. Your friend: All this talk about aliens is complete nonsense, isn't it? You: Is it? I think they will land on Earth in the next ten years. (Will)
3. Your friend: Have you heard about my sister? You: Well, I heard that she's going to get married. (Be going to)
4. Your friend: Did you know Ilona will be in town next weekend? You: No, I didn't. I will invite her for a meal. (Will)