Grammar: Will p. 103

Complete the sentences with the correct form of will or shall. Use the contracted form where possible.

1 Jem hasn't studied much lately and doesn't think he ________ pass the exam.
2 I ________ talk to you again if you don't come to my party.
3 Are you sure Naima ________ get the job? She said she didn't do well in the job interview.
4 ________ we go to the park, today. The weather is gorgeous!
5 Don't worry about Karen, Mum. We ________ look after her while you are at work.
6 Experts think we ________ reach all the sustainable development goals by 2030.

Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first using the words in brackets.

1 Raj's intention is not to work overtime. (going)
Raj ________ overtime.
2 Would you like me to help you with your homework? (shall)
________ you with your homework?
3 We've just decided to apply for a summer job. (will)
We ________ for a summer job.
4 Look at the lightning in the distance. A thunderstorm is coming. (going)
Look at the lightning in the distance. There ________ a thunderstorm.
5 Jack's turning 15 on 16^th March. (will)
Jack ________ 15 on 16^th March.
6 I plan to do an internship at the local bank. (going)
I ________ an internship at the local bank.

Spot the mistake in the sentences below and rewrite them correctly.

1 Shall you help me make dinner?
________?
2 Scientists think AI is going to replace teachers in the future.
________.
3 She going to send in an application for the job.
________.
4 I already know what job I will do in the future.
________.
5 We think grandma won't retire next year but the year after that.
________.
6 I promise I am going to lend you my new video game.
________.

Complete the elevator pitch in which Liam introduces himself, talks about his personal qualities and the summer internship he would like to do. Is it similar to yours? Make any changes you need and use it for your oral production.

Hello, my name is Liam McCallum and I am currently attending the sixth form at Exeter College. I am studying Maths, Physics and IT. I'm crazy about programming and ________ innovative projects for my college. That is why I ________ computer programming at university next year. I've also done some research into the use of apps in healthcare and I know your company is a leader in that field. As there is a ________ in your ________ programme for the summer, I hope you will take my application into consideration. I am sure it ________ me develop important skills for the future. I am very ________: I am full of ideas when dealing with programming. I am also ________ even though I will ________ to work as I live 20 miles away from your company headquarters.
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