Test 6: The future with will, be going to and present tenses

Test 6: The future with will, be going to and present tenses (Units 23-27)
Test 6A
Put in the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
 I don’t want a steak. I think I’ll have the chicken.
1. There’s a fireworks display tomorrow. Janet is …………………. to watch it.
2. We’re at that table in the corner. ………………….. you join us?
3. I’m seeing the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I …………. her.
4. There will be drinks at the reception, but there will …………………… be any food.
5. The European heads of state are …………….. meet in Brussels on 3 October.
6. It’s a lovely day. ……………. we go for a walk?
7. My birthday ……………… on a Sunday next day.
8. My brother is engaged. He’s ……………………… married in June.
9. You won’t be allowed to go to your seat after the play ……………….. started.
10. Martin’s got his coat on. I thinks he’s ……………….. to go out.
Test 6B
Write the sentences correctly.
 I’m hungry. I think I have something to eat.
I think I’ll have something to eat.
1. You say you’re getting a coach at nine. What time is it getting to London?
………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I’ll give Polly the news. I’ll tell her when I’ll see her this evening.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Rupert looks really tired. He’s about falling asleep.
…………………………………………………………………………………...
4. We’ve arranged to go out. We meet in town later.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. I’m going to Spain next week. I send you a postcard.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I’m going to get to the airport early. I can read a book while I’ll be waiting.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I feel a bit tired. I go to lie down.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
8. Why not come to the party? All your friends shall be there.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. There’s been a bomb warning. No one can go into the building until the police will have searched it.
………………………………………………………………………………………
Test 6C
Read the news report and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
The Maxi-Shop company is (>) going to build a huge new shopping centre on the edge of Millingham, it was announced yesterday. There (1) …………….. be at least three hundred shops, including some big department stores. When the project (2) ………….. complete, there (3) ……………. be hundreds of new jobs for local people. But not everyone is happy. ‘We’re (4) …………… to fight this plan,’ said a spokesperson for the local Environment Group. ‘Just think what is going (5) ……………… happen to our countryside. When shopping malls (6) ………………. covered the whole country, there (7) ……………... be no green fields felt. So we’re ( 8 ) ……………. a protest meeting tomorrow evening at the town hall. It (9) …………… at half past seven.’ Owners of shops in the town centre are also unhappy. ‘The new centre (10) ……………….. take our customers away,’ said one of them.
Test 6D
Look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.
 A: Let’s go to the carnival, shall we?
B: Yes, good idea. I expect it’ll be fun.
a) it’ll
b) it’s
c) it’s being
1. A: Could I have a word with you, please?
B: Sorry, I’m in a big hurry. My train …………………... in fifteen minutes.
a) is going to leave
b) leaves
c) will leave
2. A: Have you decided about the course?
B: Yes, I decided last weekend. ………………… for a place.
a) I apply
b) I am to apply
c) I’m going to apply
3. A: I’m trying to move this cupboard, but it’s very heavy.
B: Well, ……………… you, then.
a) I help
b) I’ll help
c) I’m going to help
4. A: Is the shop open yet?
B: No, but there’s someone inside. I think ………………. .
a) it opens
b) it’s about to open
c) it will open
5. A: Do you mind not leaving your papers all over the table?
B: Oh, sorry. I’ll take them all with me when ………………….. .
a) I go
b) I’ll go
c) I’m going
6. A: It’s a public holiday next Monday.
B: Yes, I know. …………………. Anything special?
a) Are you doing
b) Do you do
c) Will you do
Test 6E
Write the sentences using a future form of the verb. Use the word in brackets.
 Express your instant decision to take a taxi. (I’ll)
I’ll take a taxi.
1. Express your intention to have a rest. (going)
……………………………………………………………..
2. Express the idea that the timetable shows the start of term on 6 September. (starts)
…………………………………………………………….
3. Predict a world war in five years’ time. (there)
…………………………………………………………….
4. Express the idea that you and Judy have arranged a game of tennis for tomorrow. (playing)
………………………………………………………….
5. Give your prediction of a probable fall in prices. (probably)
………………………………………………………….
6. Warn your passenger about the car crashing. (going)
………………………………………………………….

Test 6: The future with will, be going to and present tenses (Units 23-27)
Test 6A
Put in the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
 I don’t want a steak. I think I’ll have the chicken.
1. There’s a fireworks display tomorrow. Janet is going to watch it.
2. We’re at that table in the corner. Will you join us?
3. I’m seeing the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I meet her.
4. There will be drinks at the reception, but there will not be any food.
5. The European heads of state are going to meet in Brussels on 3 October.
6. It’s a lovely day. Shell we go for a walk?
7. My birthday will be on a Sunday next day.
8. My brother is engaged. He’s getting married in June.
9. You won’t be allowed to go to your seat after the play is started.
10. Martin’s got his coat on. I think he’s going to go out.
Test 6B
Write the sentences correctly.
 I’m hungry. I think I have something to eat.
I think I’ll have something to eat.
1. You say you’re getting a coach at nine. What time is it getting to London?
=> What time will it get to London?
2. I’ll give Polly the news. I’ll tell her when I’ll see her this evening.
=> I’m going to tell her when I’ll see her this evening.
3. Rupert looks really tired. He’s about falling asleep.
=> He’s going to falling asleep.
4. We’ve arranged to go out. We meet in town later.
=> We are meeting in town later.
5. I’m going to Spain next week. I send you a postcard.
=> I’m going to send you a postcard.
6. I’m going to get to the airport early. I can read a book while I’ll be waiting.
=> I can read a book while I’m waiting.
7. I feel a bit tired. I go to lie down.
=> I will lie down.
8. Why not come to the party? All your friends shall be there.
=> All your friends will be there.
9. There’s been a bomb warning. No one can go into the building until the police will have searched it.
=> No one can go into the building until the police will have search it.
Test 6C
Read the news report and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.
The Maxi-Shop company is (>) going to build a huge new shopping centre on the edge of Millingham, it was announced yesterday. There (1) …………….. be at least three hundred shops, including some big department stores. When the project (2) ………….. complete, there (3) ……………. be hundreds of new jobs for local people. But not everyone is happy. ‘We’re (4) …………… to fight this plan,’ said a spokesperson for the local Environment Group. ‘Just think what is going (5) ……………… happen to our countryside. When shopping malls (6) ………………. covered the whole country, there (7) ……………... be no green fields felt. So we’re ( 8 ) ……………. a protest meeting tomorrow evening at the town hall. It (9) …………… at half past seven.’ Owners of shops in the town centre are also unhappy. ‘The new centre (10) ……………….. take our customers away,’ said one of them.
(1 )will
(2)is
(3)will
(4)going
(5)to
(6)is
(7)will
(8)having
(9)is
(10)will
Test 6D
Look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.
 A: Let’s go to the carnival, shall we?
B: Yes, good idea. I expect it’ll be fun.
a) it’ll
b) it’s
c) it’s being
1. A: Could I have a word with you, please?
B: Sorry, I’m in a big hurry. My train …………………... in fifteen minutes.
a) is going to leave
b) leaves
c) will leave
=> a) is going to leave
2. A: Have you decided about the course?
B: Yes, I decided last weekend. ………………… for a place.
a) I apply
b) I am to apply
c) I’m going to apply
=> c) I’m going to apply
3. A: I’m trying to move this cupboard, but it’s very heavy.
B: Well, ……………… you, then.
a) I help
b) I’ll help
c) I’m going to help
=> b) I’ll help
4. A: Is the shop open yet?
B: No, but there’s someone inside. I think ………………. .
a) it opens
b) it’s about to open
c) it will open
=> b) it’s about to open
5. A: Do you mind not leaving your papers all over the table?
B: Oh, sorry. I’ll take them all with me when ………………….. .
a) I go
b) I’ll go
c) I’m going
=> a) I go
6. A: It’s a public holiday next Monday.
B: Yes, I know. …………………. Anything special?
a) Are you doing
b) Do you do
c) Will you do
=> c) Will you go
Test 6E
Write the sentences using a future form of the verb. Use the word in brackets.
 Express your instant decision to take a taxi. (I’ll)
I’ll take a taxi.
1. Express your intention to have a rest. (going)
=> I’m going to have a rest.
2. Express the idea that the timetable shows the start of term on 6 September. (starts)
=> The term starts on 6 September.
3. Predict a world war in five years’ time. (there)
=> There will be a world war in five years’ time.
4. Express the idea that you and Judy have arranged a game of tennis for tomorrow. (playing)
=> I and Judy are going to play tennis tomorrow.
5. Give your prediction of a probable fall in prices. (probably)
=> I’ll probable. The price will probably fall.
6. Warn your passenger about the car crashing. (going)
=> I’m going pass about the car crashing.