Unit 12: “Looking ahead”

Helping you to …
• use will, going to, may and might to talk about the future.

• talk about what’s advisable, what’s necessary and what’s

preferable.
Talking about the…
AFFIRMATIVE (+) NEGATIVE (-) QUESTION (?) SHORT ANSWER

I I Will I?
you you you? Yes, ____ will.
he he he?
she she she?
it will it won't it? No, ___ won’t
we we we?
you you you?
they they they?
 Talking about the future.
1. We use will when you make a spontaneous decision.
EXAMPLE :
A: It’s so cold in here!
B: Yeah, I think I’ll close the window.

2. We use will for promises.

EXAMPLE :
I promise I’ll practice more English tonight!
• 3.- We use Will to give facts or predictions about the future.
EXAMPLE:
It will be expensive to travel around Europe.
I’ll be 40 in June.
It won’t be easy to find a job.
I think it will rain tomorrow.

NOW, THINK ABOUT SOMETHING THAT WILL HAPPEN.

TELL THE REST OF THE CLASS.
 Talking about the future- Partner Practice
Make a spontaneous decision with will, (+ or -) ,based on the
situation. Use the verbs in the box.
make, watch, buy, open, stay, cheer, turn on
1. It’s so hot right now! I think __________________________the fan.
2. I’m starving! I guess ___________________________a sandwich.
3. My best friend looks sad. I think ____________________her up.
4. Wow, these boots are on sale! I _______________________them!
5. I’m really tired. I think I_________________________ the Walking
Dead tonight.
6. This pasta needs more sauce. I think __________a bottle of
ketchup.
7. I’m late for class! I think _____________in the cafeteria any longer.
 Extra practice with will
Jack went to the fortune teller for predictions about his future.
This is what she told Jack:
• You (earn) __________________ a lot of money.
• You (travel) __________________ around the world.
• You (meet) __________________ lots of interesting people.
• You (not / have) __________________ any problems.
• Many people (serve) __________________ you.
• There (not / be) __________________ anything left to wish for.
• Everything (be) __________________ perfect.
• But all these things (happen / only) __________________ if you marry
me!
 Talking about the future.
Use going to for plans. The plans may be realistic or not.

EXAMPLES:
We are going to travel to New Zealand next year.

I’m going to work late tonight to finish up this project.

 Talking about the plans – going to STRUCTURE
Long forms - AFFIRMATIVE
I am going to play handball.
You are going to play handball.
He is going to play handball.
Long forms - NEGATIVE
I am not going to play handball.
You are not going to play handball.
He is not going to play handball.
Contracted forms
I'm going to play handball.
You're going to play handball.
He’s going to play handball.
Contracted forms
I'm not going to play handball.
You're not going to play handball.
You aren't going to play handball.
He’s not going to play handball.
He isn’t going to play handball.
 Talking about plans – going to STRUCTURE

Question Forms Short answers

Am I going to play handball? Yes, I am.
Are you going to play handball? No, I’m not.

Yes, he is.
Is he going to play handball? No, he’s not.
No, he isn’t.
Yes, they are.
No, they’re not.
Are they going to play handball?
No, they aren’t.

NOW THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE PLANS, SHARE THEM WITH THE CLASS. REMEMBER TO USE
“GOING TO”
 May and might

• You can use may and might to show you are not 100% sure
about the future.
EXAMPLES:
I might not be able to afford this card
He may study for a master’s dregree
I’m not sure what to do. I think I might look for a job.
NOW, CREATE A SHORT PARAGRAPH INCLUDING
YOUR FUTURE PLANS. USE WILL, GOING TO, MAY
OR MIGHT.