Looking Ahead
Here is Jim and Katie Conley's plan:“We’re going to have a baby in March, so both of us will probably take some time off from work. I’m sure the baby will keep us both very busy.”
1. Jim and Katie are going to/might have a baby.
Which form is correct according to their plan?
Jim and Katie are going to have a baby.
Here is the plan of Paul Reade:“Well, my friends are going to travel around Europe for two months. I hope I’ll be able to go with them. But it’ll be expensive, and I might not be able to afford it.”
1. Paul might go/is going to Europe with his friends.
Which form is correct according to his plan?
Paul might go to Europe with his friends.
Here is the plan of Joe Etta:“I’m going to retire – I’ll be 65 in June – and my wife’s already retired. So we’ll probably move to Florida in the fall, or maybe Arizona. We won’t spend another winter here – that’s for sure!”
1.Joe and his wife will probably/are going to move to Florida.
Which form is correct according to his plan?
Joe and his wife will probably move to Florida.
"Do you think you’ll be able to take a vacation next summer?" Write your answer using may/might.
I think I might go to Germany next summer. OR
I may go to one of the eastern countries next summer.
"Tomorrow my dad ______ (going to/ask) for a promotion at work, so our family _____ (will/move/probably) to Peru next summer."
Use the words in parentheses in its correct form and order.
"Tomorrow my dad is going to ask for a promotion at work, so our family will probably move to Peru next summer."
"I can't speak Spanish, so I probably ______ (make/won't) new friends quickly. Also, my brother _______ (might not/come) with us."
Use the words in parentheses in its correct form and order.
"I can't speak Spanish, so I probably won't make new friends quickly. Also, my brother might come with us."
Write the words in the correct order to make a statement.
thinks/ He / be an English teacher / he’ll / after graduation
He thinks he'll be an English teacher after graduation.
Write the words in the correct order to make a statement.
she / going / look for a job / to / after graduation / is
She is going to look for a job after graduation.
Andrew: What are you going to do when you graduate? Beth: Well,I may go to law school if I get good grades next year.
Complete the sentence below about Beth. Use the dialogue above to help you choose the correct verb form.
1. Beth may go to law school when she ______from college – if she __________ good grades.
1. Beth may go to law school when she graduates from college – if she gets good grades.
Circle the correct words. Then complete the sentences. Use your own information.
"When my English is/will be totally fluent, I hope I’ll be able to ___________ ."
When my English is totally fluent, I hope I'll be able to travel abroad.
Circle the correct words. Then complete the sentences. Use your own information.
1. If I earn/I’ll earn a lot of money in the next 10 years, I may _________ .
2. In the future, if I don’t / won’t have a good job, I might ______________ .
3. I hope I’ll be able to _____________ after I retire/I’ll retire.
1. If I earn a lot of money in the next 10 years, I may build my own house .
2. In the future, if won’t have a good job, I might quit and open my own bookstore .
3. I hope I’ll be able to move to another country after I retire.
Emily: When you _____ (get/ won't get) a promotion, will you earn more money?
Beth: Sure. But I _________ (don't make/ won't make) any definite plans before I (have/ will have) my degree.
Choose the correct form in the dialogue above.
Emily: When you get a promotion, will you earn more money?
Beth: Sure. But I won't make any definite plans before I have my degree.
Complete the sentences. Use after, before, if, or when and your own information.
1. I’m sure my family will be really happy ____ .
2. I may study _______ .
3. I hope I’ll be able to _________ .
1. I’m sure my family will be really happy if I get a master's degree.
2. I may study law after college .
3. I hope I’ll be able to speak Spanish fluently before the course ends.
- How are we going to get there? I can’t drive.
- Do we have to leave early? I might oversleep.
- I’m not sure I have the right kind of boots.
- Will you remember to bring a map this time?
- Who’s going to bring the food?
- Are we going to hike all day? I’m not in shape.
- a. I will. I’ll make some chicken sandwiches.
b. Don’t worry. I’ll plan a short walk if you want. - c. Yes. I won’t forget. I promise!
d. That’s OK. I can. I’ll borrow my parents’ car.
e. I have an extra pair in your size. I’ll bring them. - f. If you want, I’ll call you when I wake up.
Match the comments with the friend's offers and promises.
1. d / 2. f/ 3. e/ 4. C/ 5. a/ 6. b
Answer the question. Use All right or OK, and make an offer with I’ll.
1. Could you take a look at my computer today? I think it has a virus.
All right. I’ll stop by your desk after lunch.
Answer the question. Use All right or OK, and make an offer with I’ll.
1. I’m going to paint my apartment next weekend. Could you help me?
All right. I'll bring the necessary things before I come.
A: I'm so hungry, and I left my lunch at home.
B: That's OK. _______________ (lend some money).
Complete the dialogue. Use will or won’t and the words given.
B: That's OK. I will lend you some money.
A: I don't want to ride with you because you're never on time!
B: Don't worry. ________ (not be late).
Complete the dialogue. Use will or won’t and the words given.
B: Don't worry. I will drive fast not to be late.
"Can you help me pick out some music?"
Respond to the request with All right or OK and make an offer using your own ideas.
All right. I will help you if you tell me what kind of music you like.
"Could you pick me up on Saturday morning?"
Respond to the request. Then make an offer using your own ideas.
OK, I will pick you up with my car on Saturday morning.
OK, I will pick you up and bring you the shopping mall.