Example. Everyone will have a computer in his on her home

Everyone will have a computer in his on her home.

• ACTIVITY 2E

Fill in the blanks with going to or will. Remember, we usually use going to state an intention or to plan and will to make a promise or to offer help. (Either going to or will is correct in some examples. However, a native speaker usually follows the, rules we gave in this chapter.)

1. (JACK and Molly are in a restaurant.)

MOLLY: What's the matter, Jack?

JACK: There's a fly in my soup! I can't believe it. I am going to complain (complain) to the manager.

MOLLY: I__________(call) the waiter for you.

JACK: I _______ (be) sick.

WAITER: Oh, I'm sorry, sir. I ______(bring) another bowl of soup for you. Please sit right there. Don't leave.

JACK: Okay, I___________ (negative).

WAITER: Here's your soup, sir. We__________(charge)you anything.

2. (JACK is at ARNOLD'S apartment.)

ARNOLD: Jack, what's the matter with you? You look uptight.'

JACK: I am. My parents _______(come) into Manhattan tonight and _______ (take) me out to dinner. In a few minutes, I__________ (call) Molly and invite her to go with us, but I'm not sure if my parents___________ (like) her.

ARNOLD: You need something for your nerves, Jack. I have a great herbal tea. I _____(get) you some. It _______(calm) yon down.

JACK: Thanks.

ARNOLD: Here's your tea. Relax. But it's really hot, so don't drink it too fast.

JACK: I_____(negative).

ARNOLD: And don't worry about tonight.

JACK: You're right. I ________(negative) This tea is making me feel better already.

⁷Uptight means «anxious and uncomfortable».

• ACTIVE 2F

Madame Wiz knows everything. She sees into the future and reads minds. She is a famous fortune-teller. She has a crystal ball that gives her amazing powers. You are Madame Wiz, and you have her amazing power. People come to see you, and you look into your crystal ball and know everything. Tell the future of each of the following people. (You can use the questions as a guide). Role play this in class.

1. Molly is sitting in front of you and asking you a lot of questions. Answer her questions and tell her fortune.

When will Jack ask me out again?

Will we get married?

Am I going to leave home this year?

Am I going to get my own apartment?

When am I going to get a job?

Will I ever get rich?

Will Jack and I be happy together?

2. You are the President of the United States. You are very worried about the future. You are asking Madame Wiz a lot of questions about your future, your country's future, and the future of the world. Your partner is Madame Wiz and will answer your questions.

3. Choose a name for yourself, and choose a new career that you are starting. Ask Madame Wiz about your future. She will answer you.