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ANUAL SAN MARCOS

WILL AND BE GOING TO

Differences Between Future Tenses

1. We use “going to” to talk about a planned activity for future.

For instance:

A: There is a good movie on TV tonight.

B: Yes. I know. I am going to watch it.

A: Why is Betty in a hurry?

B: Because she is going to meet her brother at the station at six.

2. We use “will” when we decide to do something at the time of speaking.

For instance :

A: What would you like to drink, sir?

B: I will have a glass of milk, please.

A: Oh, you have left the door open.

B: Have I? I will go and shut it.

3. We use “going to” for prediction in the near future. The speaker is sure because there are signs about it.

For instance :

She is standing at the edge of the cliff, she is going to fall.

A: What is the problem? There are strange noises in the lift.

B: I think the lift is going to break down .Let’s get out!

A: I feel cold.
B: Look at those black clouds. It is going to rain.

A: What is the matter with you?

B: I feel terrible. I think I am going to be ill.

4. We use “will” for prediction in the remote future

For instance :

A: How is he, doctor?

B: Don’t worry. He will get better.

A: The bridge is not so safe.

B: Yes. One day it will break down.

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5. We use “will” for requests, invitations and offers.

For instance :

Will you shut the door, please? (Request)

Will you come to the cinema with me? (Invitation)
That bag looks very heavy. I will help you. (Offer)

6. We generally use “will” for prediction with the following verbs and phrases.

Believe , expect , hope , think , wonder , I’m sure , I’m afraid ...etc

I believe he will pass the exam.

I hope he won’t leave us.
I am afraid he will fail the exam.
Do you think they will divorce?

7. We use “will” with the adverbs perhaps, probably, certainly

We do not use going to in this case.

Perhaps they will support you in the election.

Jackson will probably go to London next year.

8. We use “will” to express promise, not going to

I will study medicine at university.

I will stop going to the casino.

9. We use “will” for threat.

Study hard or you will fail.

Give me all your money or you will die.

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TEXT 1

BLACK CATS
Black cats have been considered symbols of both bad luck and good luck for hundreds of years. In colonial New England, black
cats were often considered “familiars” of witches, or, spiritual guides that helped witches commit evil. Others believed that
black cats were witches themselves who had shape shifted. Black cats that walked across the paths of people were thought to
be omens of misfortune. In the United States, black cats are common symbols of Halloween. Some people still consider black
cats symbols of bad luck. In fact, black cats are adopted from shelters less often than other kinds of cats. To combat superstitions
about black cats, the United States, England, and Ireland each have black cat appreciation or protection days built into their
calendars.
Conversely, black cats that wandered into people’s homes in Scotland signified prosperity. Fishermen’s wives sometimes kept
black cats at home because they thought that keeping such a cat might help their husbands remain safe on the high seas. Des-
pite the many superstitions attached to black cats, they are quite common and are really just ordinary house cats. There are 22
kinds of cats that can have black coats. Such cats may have completely black coats, or, coats that “rust,” or turn slightly reddish
or brownish from sun exposure. Some black cats can “gray” over time like humans! Most black cats have yellow or green eyes.

1. People in colonial New England…

A) had positive impressions of black cats.

B) held negative impressions of black cats.
C) believed black cats were symbols of Halloween.
D) believed black cats kept witches as pets.
E) thought black cats are just an ordinary house cat.

2. Which of the following is evidence that some people still consider black cats symbols of bad luck?

A) They were kept by fishermen’s wives

B) They are actually just normal house cats
C) They are adopted less often from shelters than other cats
D) Some people believe black cats signify prosperity
E) In some countries black cats have a protection day into their calendars.

3. Which of the following is an example of a superstition?

A) Black cats are effective in hunting mice.

B) Breaking a mirror will result in something bad happening
C) Black cat fur can turn reddish or even grayish
D) Black cats were once considered spiritual guides to witches
E) Black cats can have yellow and green eyes.

4. Which of the following best describes the passage?

A) It mainly explains why black cats should be adopted

B) It mainly explains how black cats are similar to other cats
C) It mainly explains how black cats were viewed in colonial New England
D) It mainly explains the genotype of black cats.
E) It mainly explains the different ways black cats have been viewed in history

5. Which of the following word in the passage means “warning” or “sign of danger”?

A) omen
B) prosperity
C) exposure
D) superstitions
E) luck

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TEXT 2
BLUEBIRDS
Bluebirds are among the most well - known and popular groups of birds in North America. They are members of the thrush family and
are thus related to robins. There are three species of bluebirds: the eastern bluebird, the western bluebird, and the mountain bluebird.
Bluebirds can grow to lengths of about seven inches. They weigh a couple of ounces.
The Eastern Bluebird – This bird is common in southeastern Canada, the eastern United States, and northern Mexico. It eats insects and
berries and can be attracted to feeders with mealworms. Males are sky blue above and orange below. Females are similar to males but
paler in coloration. Eastern bluebirds nest in tree cavities but can be attracted to man - made nest boxes. They are usually found in open
areas with scattered trees, including suburban neighborhoods. The eastern bluebird is the state bird of New York and Missouri.
The Western Bluebird – The western bluebird is similar to the eastern bluebird. It is found mostly in the western United States and nor-
thern Mexico. Like the other bluebirds, the western bluebird nests in tree cavities or man - made nest boxes. Unlike the other bluebirds,
however, western bluebirds prefer forests rather than open areas. Males look like male eastern bluebirds except they have orange on
their backs. Females are more grayish than males.
The Mountain Bluebird – The mountain bluebird is found in western North America. Unlike the western bluebird however, it can be
found as far north as Alaska and northern Canada. The mountain bluebird is found in alpine meadows and open areas. It often feeds
by catching insects in mid - air. Males are dazzling blue above and lighter blue below. Males are told from other bluebirds by a lack of
orange on the underparts. Female mountain bluebirds are largely gray with hints of blue. Mountain bluebirds nest in tree cavities and
man - made nest boxes. The mountain bluebird is the state bird of Idaho and Nevada.

1. Which is NOT something all three bluebirds have in common?

A) Females have duller colorations than males

B) All are state birds of at least one state
C) All bluebirds are related to robins
D) All will nest is man - made boxes
E) They have the same weight.

2. How is the mountain bluebird dissimilar to the other bluebirds?

A) It lacks orange on its underparts

B) It prefers open area habitats
C) It nests in tree cavities
D) It is about seven inches in length
E) It eats insects

3. What do the mountain bluebird and eastern bluebird have in common?

A) They are both found in the same parts of the United States.
B) They both hunt insects in mid - air
C) They both prefer open area habitats
D) They both have similar colorations
E) They both are states bird of New York and Missouri.

4. Which is NOT true?

A) Two of the three bluebirds live in the same kinds of habitats

B) Two of the three bluebirds live primarily in the western part of North America
C) All three sometimes nest in tree cavities
D) Two of the three are state birds
E) All three will catch insects in flight

5. Which could be a title for this passage?

A) Bluebirds of the Western United States

B) Comparing and Contrasting the Three Bluebirds Species
C) Bluebird Conservation
D) Attracting Bluebirds to Your Yard
E) Bluebirds’ Diet