6A Grammar will / won’t (predictions)

 a Read sentences 1–12 and match them to predictions a–l. Complete the predictions with
will / won’t. Use the verbs in parentheses.

1 “I don’t believe it. I’ve broken Sam’s laptop.” f

2 “Marc’s going to see a movie in English tonight.”
3 “There’s a new coffee machine in the office.”
4 “The teacher isn’t going to be here tomorrow.”
5 “My brother’s going to sell his car.”
6 “I’ve started going swimming every day.”
7 “Estela’s going to buy another cell phone.”
8 “My daughter has a degree in IT.”
9 “My new coat was really expensive!”
10 “The meeting starts at 2:30.”
11 “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.”
12 “We’re going to Brazil next month.”

a “He much money for it. It’s very old.” (not get)
b “Yes, and I’m sure it really boring!” (be)
c “Don’t worry. You easily.” (pass)
d “Yes, but it a long time.” (last)
e “That’s good. You much healthier.” (feel)
f “Oh, no. He’ll be really angry.” (be)
g “The coffee very good.” (not be)
h “He anything!” (not understand)
i “Great! So we the test!” (not have)
j “Lucky you! You the people and the scenery.” (love)
k “She it, just like the other two.” (lose)
l “She a good job, I’m sure.” (get)

  b Read the conversations again. Are the predictions in a optimistic or pessimistic? Write O or P.

a P b c d e f

g h i j k l

activation

 c Work with a partner. A: read sentences 1–12. B: read the predictions. Use affirmative or
negative intonation. Then change roles.

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 6B Grammar will / won’t (promises, offers, decisions)
 a Complete the dialogues with will / won’t and the correct verb from the list.

ask be call close have help make not forget
not happen not tell take think

1 A 
Can you mail this letter for me today, please?
It’s very important.
B Don’t worry, I won’t forget.

2 A I’m cold.
B I the window.

3 A It’s a secret. You’re the only person who knows.

B It’s OK. I anyone.

4 A Oh, hello Nina. I can’t talk now. I’m at work.

B No problem. I you back this evening.

5 A I bought this toy for my son’s birthday, but it doesn’t work.

B I’m going into town soon. I it back for you.

6 A You’re 15 minutes late!

B I’m very sorry. It again.

7 A So, a bottled water and an egg sandwich. Anything else?

B Yes, I a bag of chips, please.

8 A Please don’t go!

B Don’t worry. I back soon.

9 A I’m going to paint my house on the weekend.

B I you if you want.

10 A What are your plans for the summer?

B I’m going to travel around Mexico. Why don’t you come with me?
A Maybe! I about it.

11 A I’ve had a terrible day today.

B Sit down, and I you a cup of tea.

12 A I’m nervous about the test tomorrow.

B OK. Give me the book. I you some of the questions.

activation

  b Practice the dialogues in a with a partner.

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 6C Grammar  review of verb forms: present, past,
and future
  Complete the dialogues with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses: simple present,
present continuous, simple past, past continuous, present perfect, going to + infinitive,
will / won’t + infinitive.
1 A  Does your sister sometimes get (get) angry 12 A Where Felipe
with you? (work)?
B Only if I wear her clothes without asking. He works in Nashville.
B 

2 A 
They (not answer) the 13 A I’m a little nervous about the shot, Doctor.
phone after six o’clock. The office is closed. B Don’t worry. It (not hurt).
OK, I
B  (call) them tomorrow.
14 A Hi! Can you talk now?
3 A 
Our goalkeeper (not play) Yes, I
B  (not work) right now.
very well right now.
B That’s strange. He’s usually so good. 15 A 
I already
(see) the new James Bond movie.
4 A 
Sorry, I (not make) B Did you like it?
anything for dinner yet.
Yes, I did. But not as much as the last one.
A 
B That’s OK. I’m not very hungry.
16 A 
What you
5 A Have you decided what to do with your car? (wear) to the party tonight?
B Yes. I (sell) it next month. B Probably black jeans and a white top.
6 A 
How they 17 A 
My plane is arriving at one o’clock in
(get) home last night? the afternoon.
B They (call) a taxi. OK, we
B  (meet) you at
7 A Oh, dear. I’m not very good at this. the airport.

B Don’t worry. I (help) you. 18 A 

What you
(do) tomorrow afternoon?
8 A Do you know about the election results?
B Nothing. Why?
Yes, I heard about them on the news when I
B 
(drive) home. A  you (want)
to see a movie?
9 A Coffee isn’t very good for you, you know.
19 A 
What you
Well, I
B  (not drink) (dream) about last night?
very much – just one cup a day.
B I can’t remember!
10 A  you ever
(speak) to your mother about the problem? 20 A W
 here you
(take) this photo?
B Yes, I have. But it was a long time ago.
When I
B  (walk) in the
11 A 
What you Himalayas.
(do) when I called?
B I was taking a shower.


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16–20 Excellent. You can use the past, present, and future very well.
11–15 Very good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book page 136) and look
at the exercise again.
1–10 This is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book page 136).
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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