Complete the news report about the village of Brickfield. Use will or be going to. Sometimes either is possible. We have learned this week that the local council has plans for Westside Park in Brickfield. The council 1) (sell) the land to a builder, Forbes and Son. The plans are all ready. 2) (we / build) fifty houses,' said Mr Forbes. 'In two years' time everything 3)(be) finished. I'm sure people 4) (like) the houses. Most of them 5) (be) for young families. And we intend to take care of the environment. 6) (we / not / cut) down all the trees, only a few of them.' But people living near the park are angry. 'This is a terrible idea. We're all against it,' said Mrs Mary Brent. ' 7) (we / have) a protest march on Saturday. I expect everyone in Brickfield 8) (be) there. We've reached our decision. 9) (we / stop) this plan.
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the Present Simple or Present Continuous.
1. What time (the film / start)?
2. I (finish) work at 4 o’clock on Fridays.
3. I (meet) Daniel at the station at 10.30.
4. What (you / do) this evening?
5. The museum tour (start) at 11 a.m.
6. The school term (finish) on 31 May.
7. Mick (come) to see us tomorrow.
8. When (your college course / begin)?
Look at the examples in the box and say what tense is used for each. Then underline the correct alternatives in the sentences below.
A The lesson starts at 8.00 tomorrow.
B I’m meeting Olga tonight.
C What time does the train leave?
D I’m going to Lviv in the morning.
1. We use the Present Simple / Present Continuous when we talk about timetables or programmes.
2. We use the Present Simple / Present Continuous when we talk about more personal arrangements.
Complete these dialogues with the correct form of be going to or will. Use contracted forms if possible.
1. A: (you) visit Mary this evening?
B: Yes. drive there at about six o’clock.
A: Good. I come too. I haven’t seen her this week.
2. A: What (you) buy Vanessa for her birthday?
B: I’m not sure. I think I get her some flowers.
A: That’s a good idea. I choose a pretty vase to go with them.
3. A: Jane and I watch TV this evening.
B: Oh, I think I join you.
A: OK, but come early. We (not) stay up late. We have an early night.
4. A: How (you) travel to the airport on Sunday?
B: Pete take me by car.
A: Lucky you. Do you think I can come with you?
B: I ask him.