Unit 7 - Will(2)

a. When we talk about the future, we often say what someone has arranged to do or intends to do. Do not use will in situation:

• Tom is playing tennis on Monday. (not Tom will play)
• Areyou going to watch television this evening? (not will you watch)

For arrangements and intentions see Units 4 and 5.

But often when we are talking about the future, we are not talking about arrangements or intentions. Study this example:

• When you return home, you'll notice a lot of changes.
• This time next year I'll be in Japan. Where will you be?
• When will you find out year exam results?
• Tom won't pass his exam. He hasn't done any work for it.

We often use will with these words and expressions:

b. Will and shall

You can say I will or I shall(I'll)

we will or we shall(we'll)

• I will(or I shall) probably go to Europe this summer.
• We will(or we shall) probably go to Europe this summer.

Will is more common than shall. In speech we normally use the short forms I'll and we'll:

• I'll probably go to Europe.

Do not use shall with he / she / it / they / you.

• John will help you. (not shall help you)

We use shall(not will) in the questions Shall I ... ? and Shall we ... ? (for offers, suggestions, etc.):

• Shall I open the window? (= Do you want me to open the window?)
• Where shall we go this evening?

For will see also Units 6, 8, and 9.

UNIT 7 Exercises

7.1 Decide which form of the verb is correct (or more natural) in these sentences. Cross out the one that is wrong.

Example: Tom isn't free on Staturday. He will work / is working.

1. I will go / am going to a party tomorrow night. Would you like to come too?
2. According to the weather forecast, it will rain / is raining tomorrow.
3. I'm sure Tom will get / is getting the jb. He has a lot of experience.
4. I can't meet you this evening. A friend of mine will come / is coming to see me.

5. A: Have you decided where to go for your vacation yet?

   B: Yes, we will go / are going  to Italy.

6. Don't worry about the dog. It won't  hurt / isn't hurting you.

7.2 Write questions using do you think ... will ... . Use a verb from the box each time.

1. Bill is taking his final exam soon. Do you think he will pass?
2. I've invited her to the party. Do you think she will come?
3. Jack and Ann are coming over this evening. What time do you think they will arrive?
4. The weather doesn't look very good. Do you think it will rain?
5. My car needs to be repaired. How much do you think it will cost?
6. They are in love. Do you think they will get married?
7. The meeting is still going on. When do you think it will finish?

7.3 Answer these questions using the words in parentheses (...).

Example: Who do you think will win the prize? (bet / Sue) I bet Sue will win.

1. What do you think she'll say? (probably / nothing) She probably won't say nothing.
2. Where do you think she'll go? (bet / South America) I bet she'll go to South America.
3. When do you think she'll leave? (think / tomorrow) I think she'll leave tomorrow.
4. How do you think she'll go there? (suppose / by plane) I suppose she'll go there by plane.
5. When do you think she'll be back? (think / quite soon) I think she'll be back quite soon.
6. Do you think you'll miss her? (I'm sure / very much) Yes, I'm sure I'll miss her very much.

7-4 Read each situation and hen write a question with shall I? or shall we? In each situation you are talking to a friend.

Example: It's very hot in the room. The window is shut. Shall I open the window?

1. Your friend wants you to call him/her later. You don't know what time to call. Ask your friend.

   You say: What time shall I call you?

2. You and your frined haven't decided what to have dinner.

   You say: Shall we have spagetti?

3. You and your friend are going out. You haven't decided whether to go by car or to walk?

   You say: Shall we go by car?

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