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Unit 26

The document explains the use of 'going to' for future intentions and predictions, emphasizing that it indicates a decision made in the present for future actions. It provides examples of sentences using 'going to' and contrasts it with the present continuous for future arrangements. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice with the structure and application of 'going to' in various contexts.

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Unit 26

The document explains the use of 'going to' for future intentions and predictions, emphasizing that it indicates a decision made in the present for future actions. It provides examples of sentences using 'going to' and contrasts it with the present continuous for future arrangements. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice with the structure and application of 'going to' in various contexts.

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Unit

26 I’m going to …
A I’m going to do something

I’m going to watch TV this evening.

morning this evening


She is going to watch TV this evening.

We use am/is/are going to … for the future:


I am do …
he/she/it is (not) going to drink …
we/you/they are watch …

am I buy … ?
is he/she/it going to eat … ?
are we/you/they wear … ?

B I am going to do something = I have decided to do it, my intention is to do it:

I decided to do it I’m going to do it

past now future


I’m going to buy some books tomorrow.
Sarah is going to sell her car.
I’m not going to have breakfast this morning. I’m not hungry.
What are you going to wear to the wedding next week?
‘Your hands are dirty.’ ‘Yes, I know. I’m going to wash them.’
Are you going to invite Mark to your party?
We also use the present continuous (I am doing) for the future, usually for arrangements (→ Unit 25):
I am playing tennis with Julia tomorrow.

C Something is going to happen


Something is going to happen = we can see now
that it is sure to happen:
Look at the sky! It’s going to rain.
(black clouds now → rain)
Oh dear! It’s 9 o’clock and I’m not ready.
I’m going to be late.
(9 o’clock now and not ready → late) It’s going to rain.

present for the future ➜ Unit 25 will ➜ Units 27–28


Exercises Unit

What are these people saying?


26
1 2

I’m going to I
watch TV.

3 4

I We

Complete the sentences. Use going to + these verbs:


do eat give lie down stay walk wash watch wear
1 My hands are dirty. I’m going to wash them.
2 What are you going to wear to the party tonight?
3 It’s a nice day. I don’t want to take the bus. I .
4 Steve is going to London next week. He with some friends.
5 I’m hungry. I this sandwich.
6 It’s Sarah’s birthday next week. We her a present.
7 Sue says she’s feeling very tired. She for an hour.
8 Your favourite programme is on TV tonight. you it?
9 What Rachel when she leaves school?

Look at the pictures. What is going to happen?


1 2 3 4

1 It’s going to rain.


2 !e shelf
3 !e car
4 He
What are you going to do today or tomorrow? Write three sentences.
1 I’m
2
3

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