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‘Will referring to the future
Forming the future with will
The future with will is formed by adding will to the base form of the verb (infinitive without ta).
Ls will 4 ge Te will not (won't) +g
In speech and informal writing we normally contract the subject with vil
Twill + you will + you'll we will + we'll
Using will for the future
‘Will has many diferent meanings for future reference,
Too of these are predicting and informing about the future,
| Predicting
{think J finish ray degree next year.
PM probably be a iawyer wher I finish my studies,
2 Informing
The journey fo Brighton will take tr hours.
‘We won't be able to buy tickets or the bus,
‘We often use wil to make predictions with words
like probably and ater verbs which Indicate
a decision or judgement.
1'H probably take the train (0 work romorraw,
i think ll take a holidays next week.
'm sure you'tl be here in thme for diner
Limagine they'll win easly
6a Here are some questions about the future b Complete the tour guide's information using a a
with possible answers. Try to match the willfutute for informing and the verbs below.
‘questions (1-5) with the right answers (N-F), srelia "take leave be
0 [A What do you plan to do after your
Yes, the football = In sure we'll win!
11 probably ga to the einer, Now exchange ideas with the person next to
you. De you agree or disagree?
studies? “Good moming everyone. We would like to
1 Whatare Emilio’s plans for university? Se eae oe, "
: i programme for tomorrow. The bus tour of the
2 ( Whatdoyou bape ta do this weekend? decir ba hotel at 9:45, but don
3 [2 What job does Emilia not want to de? {WOHTY, YOU woos backat the hotel in tlme
4 (2 What willyou do if there's nothing on for dinner at 6 pam, The tour’ bout five
‘TWtonight? hours and stop forlunch in the old pert
8 Isthere aparticular programme you ‘of ihe clty. We hope you havea pleasant teat
wantloses? € Think about transport in your town/city.
A | probably become # teacher, ‘What do you think will be the major problems.
B He won't be a bus driver! In the next decade? Complete the sentences
below with your ideas,
€ He'll probably study town planning,
B_ In that case I" read or go to bed early 1 Ithink 3 Nienapine,
e 2 Fm sure. 4 ..will probably.
FComplete these sentences aboutthe Topic
phase with do and don’t.
Topie ‘Do's and Don'ts"
1 uu, memarise your topic! It may make
‘you feel more confident but it will almost