Will + going to

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Will + going to

Going to

Going to is used for:

a plan     We are going to build a factory in Indonesia next year.

an expected event     The boss has arrived. He's going to inspect the factory.

time expressions used with going to     

soon, this evening, tonight, tomorrow, next week, next month

Will

Will is used for:

opinions about the future     The project will involve a lot of organisation and planning.

decisions made at the moment of speaking about the future: 

I'll do it straight after the meeting.

offers     I'll help you if you like.

Have you got any plans for tomorrow?
- Yes, I ______
visit my grandparents.

1. will
2. am going to

Why is she learning Spanish?
- She ______
travel to Spain.

1. will
2. is going to

We are thirsty.
- Wait here. I _____
get some water.

1. will
2. am going to

What do you want the keys for?
- I _______
close the door.

1. will
2. am going to

If you don't take a taxi,
you ______
arrive on time.

1. won't
2. aren't going to

Why do you want so many oranges?
- I ______
make an orange juice.

1. will
2. am going to

We need one more player.
-
______ you play with us tomorrow?

1. will
2. are you going to

Why are you switching on the TV?
- I _______
watch a football match.

1. will
2. am going to