We’re going to Europe.

He’s leaving next week.

I’m You’reHe’sShe’sWe’re

They’re

Going toLeaving next

weekFlying on Sunday

I’m going to Europe.He’s leaving next week.Their flying on Sunday.

Present verb forms are used to talk about the future.

For example, something is

going to happen.

PlansDecisions

Firm intentions

We’re going to get a new car soon.Jane is going to study chemistry in Jeddah.Children, there are going to be a few changes this term.

Going to – is common when we

predict the future by using

present evidence –

when we can see that a

future event is on the way, or

starting to happen.

What is going to happen?

Look – it’s going to rain. Look out – we’re going to crash. Great! We’re going to Paris next week. Oh, dear, there’s going to be a test next week. I’m going to a wedding in November. They’re going to a camel race next Monday. She’s going to class next week. He’s going to America in January.

Activity –Look at the

pictures.

What is going to happen?

1. Plane – He is going to fly to Paris by plane.

2. Aspirin – __________________. 3. Coffee - _________________. 4. Bridge - __________________. 5. Burger - __________________. 6. Luggage - ________________.

A friend is planning to go

on holiday soon. Ask her about

her plans. Use the words in brackets make

questions.

I’mYou’reHe’sShe’sWe’re

They’re

1. (where / go ?) ___________________ 2. (how long / go for?) _________________ 3. (when / leave ?) _____________________ 4. (go / family ?) _______________________ 5. travel / by plane ?) ___________________ 6. where / stay ?) ______________________

Shared Activity II:

Look at the dialogues and answer what you will/are

going to do for each one.

Complete the dialogues, and tell us what you

are going to do.

You have decided to clean your room this morning, but your friend asks you if you are going out this morning.

1. No, I’m going to clean my room.

You bought a sweater that is too big, so you have decided to take it back. Your friend says “that sweater

is too big for you.” I know. _______________________________________________

Activity continued:

What are you going to do?

Fill in the blanks with your

answers: what are you going

to do?

3. You have been offered a job, but you have decided not to accept it.

Friend: “I hear you’ve been offered a job.” You: That’s right, but _________________________.

4. You have to phone Rania. It’s morning now, and you have decided to phone her tonight.

Friend: Have you phoned Rania yet? You: No, ______________________________________.

Thank you for viewing my educational tool. This tool is not intended to replace the book, but, serves merely to support it. I hope it helped you. ~ Belinda Baardsen, Saudi Arabia