1. 1 FUTURE TENSES

2. Number the second column according to the first one. My mother is going to visit my grandmother in September. Daniel is going to take the test on Monday. He is sick today. The students are going to make a surprise party for the teacher next week. Look at the sky. It is going to rain. 1.Plans / Intentions 2.Predictions based on present events 2 1 2 1 2

3. 3 Going to Future What are the missing words? Affirmative Subject +To be +Going to +Main verb John and Ann___________going toget married. Negative Subject +To be negative +Going to +Main verb I___________going tostay up late. Interrogative To be +Subject +Going to +Main verb ____________Dennisgoing towork with us? are am not Is

4. Match the columns. 1. It’s mother’s day 2. I have an English test on Friday 3. I’m eighteen now 4. My cousin is sick 5. Vacations are over ( ) so my aunt is going to take him to the doctor. ( ) so I’m going to get my driver’s license. ( ) so I’m going to have classes tomorrow. ( ) so I’m going to buy a present for her. ( ) so my sister is going to study with me. 4 / 3 / 5 / 1 / 2

5. Mark  ( yes ) or X ( no ) according to your plans for next weekend. Then write sentences about them. 5 study for a test wash my father’s car go out with my boyfriend/girlfriend go to the club visit my grandparents go to the beach have classes go to church watch TV go out for dinner

6. What is going to happen next? 1. The man looks at the little dog at a dog’s shop and gets his check book. 2. The girl puts on her bikini and goes towards the swimming pool. 3. Pedro has breakfast, gets his schoolbag and leaves his house. 4. Maria goes to the bathroom and gets her toothbrush. 5. Dennis is putting some clothes in his suitcase. 6 He is going to buy the puppy. She is going to swim and get a suntan. He is going to school. She is going to brush her teeth. He is going to travel.

7. ( ) I’ll open the window. It is too hot. ( ) I will carry the books for you teacher. They are heavy. ( ) Germany will win the next world cup. ( ) Dear electors, I will build a new bridge to solve the problems. ( ) Son, I will take you to the amusement park on Sunday. ( ) I think the president won’t be reelected. ( ) She said she’ll not call him back. ( ) I will help you with the cooking at your birthday lunch. 1. Predictions2. Offers3. Promises4.Decisions Number the second column according to the first one. 4 / 2 / 1 / 3 / 3 / 1 / 4 / 2

8. 8 Affirmative SubjectWillMain verb Negative Subject Will + not = won’t Main verb Interrogative WillSubjectMain verb Future Simple - Will

9. You have just received the following news. Write what your first thought is about what you will do. 1. Your favorite actor/actress will come for an event at your school this afternoon. ______________________________________________ 2. The director announced classes will finish earlier today. ______________________________________________ 3. You got a prize and will receive R$ 2500,00. ______________________________________________ 4. A friend said your crush wants to talk to you. ______________________________________________ 9

10. Think about five years from now. Make five predictions for your personal life. 10

11. Make predictions for your country about the following issues. 1. Inflation 2. Unemployment 3. Poverty 4. Violence 5. Corruption 11

12. 12 Fernando didn’t get a good grade in Mathematics this term because he didn’t behave well in class, he didn’t do his homework nor studied at home. His parents were very said about the fact. Fernando is now very resentful and wrote in his diary four promises he made to his parents. What do you think Fernando’s promises are.

13. 13  Arrangements  Plans Present Continuous for Future  We are having lunch together next Saturday.  I am going on an exchange student program in January.

14. Sandra arranged to do the following things next weekend. Write sentences about her diary. Saturday 10:00 – tennis with Josh 1:00 – lunch with Anabel and Gisele 7:00 – dinner / movie with Daniel Sunday 10:00 – church with parents 1:00 – lunch with relatives 4:00 – study Math with Denise 14

15. Your friend is planning to have vacations. Ask questions about his/her plans. 1. I’m going to Buenos Aires. 2. I’m going by car. 3. I’m staying with friends. 4. I’m staying there for seven days. 5. I’m leaving on January 4 th. 6. I’m going with my sister. 15 1. Where are you going? 2. How are you going? 3. Who are you staying with? 4. How long are you staying there? 5. When are you leaving? 6. Who are you going with?

16. 16  Timetables  Schedules Simple Present for Future  The bus leaves at 7:00 on Saturday.  The Art class starts at 9:00 on Monday.

17. Look at the program for the School Olympic Games. Write sentences about the schedule. 17 September 25 th September 26 th 8:00 / 9:30Grand OpeningBasketball Games 10:00 / 11:30Soccer GamesHandball Games 2:00 / 3:30Swimming CompetitionsAthletics 4:00 / 5:30Volleyball GamesClosing Ceremony Example: The Grand Opening starts at 8:00 and finishes at 9:30.

18. 18 I’m going to Canada in July. / I will pay you back. / My mother thinks I will get married one day. / Carol and Dennis are going to get married in December. / They are going to announce the name of the new director on Friday. / They won’t get there in time, I’m afraid. / When I’m rich and famous, I will visit different countries and stay at the best hotels. / My father is going to have his knee operated on next Tuesday. PredictionsPlans Fill in the chart according to what each sentence represents. I’m going to Canada in July. I will pay you back. My mother thinks I will get married one day. Carol and Dennis are going to get married in December. They are going to announce the name of the new director on Friday. They won’t get there in time, I’m afraid. When I’m rich and famous, I will visit different countries and stay at the best hotels. My father is going to have his knee operated on next Tuesday.

19. Number the sentences according to their communicative functions. 1. Prediction. 2. Predictions based on a present event. 3. Intentions / plans. 4. Decisions. 5. Arrangements. 6. Schedules. 7. Offers 8. Promises ( ) I’m going to buy a new car next month. ( ) We are having lunch at 12:00. Don’t be late. ( ) I will fix your bike tomorrow, son. ( ) It’s too hot. I will open the window. ( ) The rain is about to start. I will close the window. ( ) Santos will win the Brazilian championship. 19 3 / 5 / 8 / 4 / 4 / 1

20. Number the sentences according to their communicative functions. 1. Prediction. 2. Predictions based on a present event. 3. Intentions / plans. 4. Decisions. 5. Arrangements. 6. Schedules. 7. Offers 8. Promises ( ) There is a loose stair. He’s going to fall. ( ) We are arriving on the 24 th. ( ) I’ll prepare lunch for you. ( ) I think Julianne will marry this guy. ( ) The bus leaves from the school on Friday at 5:00 PM. 20 2 5 7 1 6

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