Grammar: Construction “To be going to”. “going to (do)” is used
when one says what one intends to do in the future.
- Are you going to watch the ten o'clock news?
- No, I am too tired, I am going to have an early night.
when the speaker knows something is about to happen. Usually there is something in the present situation that makes the speaker sure about what will happen:
- Look at that little boy at the puddle. He is going to fall into it.
The sky is overcast with black clouds. It is going to rain.
Ex. 5. Say when you are going to do something. Have you spoken to the manager? (after lunch)
Have you made the tea? (gust)
Have you bought a car? (soon)
Have you done your homework? (just)
Ex. 6. Write questions with going to. 1. It is unexpectedly hot today. (what/you/wear)
2. Vlad has given me his latest painting. (where/you/hang it)
3. I've decided to sell the house. (what/you/buy/instead)
Ex. 7. Answer the questions using was/were going to. 1. Did you ask Melany to help you? No, I … but I changed my mind.
2. Did they visit the Tate Gallery? No, they … but they changed their mind.
3. Did he attend the meeting? No, he … but he changed his mind.
Ex. 8. You have to say what you think is going to happen in these situations. You are my best friend. We have been friends for many years. Now you are going away. (miss)
The children went to the woods all by themselves. They don't know the area well. (get lost)
There is a hole in Tom's jacket pocket. He's put some small change in it. (lose)
Ex. 9. Translate into English. Ты почистил машину? - Нет еще. Я почищу ее завтра.
Вы уже пообедали? - Нет еще. Мы как раз собираемся сделать это.
Небо такое голубое. Будет чудесный день.
Я решила устроить званый вечер. - Кого ты собираешься пригласить?
