Will for the future

100%be + ~ing I’m flying to New York tomorrow.

~ 90%be + going to ~ We’re going to have dinner at 7 p.m.

< 90%Will

I guess you’ll need help tomorrow?

We’ll probably be busy on Saturday.

Maybe it will rain. / It may… / It might...

Perhaps I won’t have time to eat.

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probably ≈ 75%
may / perhaps ≈ 50%
might < may

* will not → won’t

Answer these questions. How sure are you? Use the patterns above.

a. You

1.What are you going to have for (lunch / dinner / breakfast)?

2.What are you doing (on Sunday / this weekend / next week)?

3.How will you get home today?

4.What are you going to do (later today / tomorrow)?

5.Are you going anywhere (this / next) (summer / winter)?

b. The world

1.How will the weather be tomorrow?

2.When will humans walk on Mars?

3.When are the next Olympic Games going to happen?

4.Which team is going to win the next FIFA World Cup?

5.How will the world be different in 2050?

1 Mars 火星 (the) Olympic Games オリンピック競技 happen 起こる

a. Read Janet and Don’s conversation and answer the questions.

1.What is Don doing on Sunday?

He’ll probably

2.What will Janet do on Sunday?

Maybe she’ll

3.What’s the problem?

It’s

4.How does Janet feel?

She’s worried / excited / OK.

JanetWhat are you doing on Sunday, Don?

DonI don’t know. I’ll probably just relax at home. How about you?

JanetI’m not sure, either. Maybe I’ll go jogging in the park.

DonThe weather news said it’s going to rain on Sunday. You’ll get wet.

JanetNever mind. The rain will cool me down.

DonYeah, I guess you’re right. Maybe I’ll do that, too.

b. Make your own conversation. Choose the words you like, or use your own ideas.

AWhat are you doing [on Saturday / next Monday / this summer/ ], [Bobbie / Bill / Belinda/ ]?

BI don’t know. I’ll probably just [stay home / watch TV / practice the piano/ ]. How about you?

AI’m not sure, either. Maybe I’ll [go skating / go swimming / play tennis/ ] [on the lake / at the beach / at the gym/ ].

BThe weather news said it’s going to [snow / be very cold / be really sunny/ ]. You’ll [need goggles / need a big coat / be too hot/ ].

ANever mind. The [snow / cold weather / sun/ ] will be [refreshing / nice / beautiful/ ].

B[Yeah, sounds good. Can I join you? / Well, have fun. / Hmmm… I think I’ll stay home, anyway. Have a good time!/ ]

2 I’m not sure. よく分かりません。 not… either も… ない the weather news 天気予報 get wet ぬれる never mind 気にしないで on the lake 湖上で go swimming 泳ぎに行く refreshing さわやかな sounds good いいですね Can I join you? 参加してもいいですか？

Are you hungry? I’ll make lunch!

I’m hot. I’ll get a glass of water.
It’s late. We’ll go home soon.

Lisa is having a party on Saturday. Kathy has some problems. How can Lisa help? Choose two ideas on the right for each problem, and draw lines.

Problem

1.I don’t have any nice clothes.

2.My hair looks terrible.

3.I don’t have enough money.

4.I don’t feel very well.

5.I don’t know anyone.

6.I need to wake up early on Sunday.

Idea

We’ll go shopping tomorrow. (a)

I’ll call you in the morning. (b)

I’ll get you some medicine. (c)

I’ll give you a massage. (d)

I’ll cut it for you. (e)

I’ll talk to you. (f)

I’ll pay for you. (g)

We’ll go home early. (h)

I’ll help you (to) style it. (i)

I’ll lend you some cash. (j)

I’ll lend you something to wear. (k)

I’ll introduce you to some people. (l)

3 terrible ひどい I don’t feel very well. 気分が良くないです。 medicine 薬 give ☺ a massage ☺をマッサージする style your hair あなたの髪をスタイリングする lend ☺ ~ ☺に〜を貸す something to wear 着るもの introduce ☺ to ☻ ☺を☻に紹介する

a. Listen and fill the blanks.

LisaAre you to the on ?

KathyI . I have any .

LisaIt’s OK. I’ll you some money.

KathyThanks, but I be able to you .

LisaThat’s OK. I’m in no . I’ll even for you if you like.

KathyReally? That’s very of you.

Lisa problem. So you’ll on Saturday?

Kathy, I’d to.

LisaAll ! I’ll go to house at and we’ll go .

b. Your turn

What is Tommy’s problem? How can Ian help? Use the board or your own ideas.

help you mall I need to rest club am working take care of you you’re not a doctor give you some money pick you up talk to your boss pay for a taxi see you then game am sick need to study I really can’t go park

IanAre you coming to the on Saturday?

Tommy

I can’t. I .

Ian

It’s OK. I’ll .

Tommy

Thanks, but .

Ian

That’s OK. I’ll even if you like.

TommyReally? That’s very kind of you.

IanNo problem. So you’ll come on Saturday?

TommySure, I’d love to.

Ian

All right. I’ll .

4 (be) able to (pay) 支払うことができる (be) in no hurry 急いでいません (I’ll) even (pay for you) （あなたに）の分も（支払います） if you like もし良かったら All right! よし！ take care of ☺ ☺の世話をする pick ☺ up ☺を迎えに行く

Use will, would, can, or could to ask for something. Would and could are a little more polite.

Hey! Will you turn the music down?

Excuse me, would you pass me my pen?
Can everyone please be quiet?
Could you two come with me, please?

Look at each situation. Choose two requests on the right, and draw lines.

Situation

1.I’m thirsty.

2.It’s raining.

3.I’m too hot.

4.We need to go home.

5.The homework is hard.

Request

Would you come to the shop with me?

Would you open the window?

Could you give us a lift?

Will you help me to do it?

Will you put your coat on?

Could we stay home today?

Can you pass me a drink?

Could you explain it for me?

Can you lend me an umbrella?

Will you turn the air conditioner on?

5 polite 丁寧な turn (the music) down （音楽）を小さくする hard 難しい give ☺ a lift ☺を乗せて pass ☺ ~ ☺に〜を渡す explain ~ 〜を説明する turn (the air conditioner) on （エアコン）をオンにする

a. Read the conversation and mark the words you say strongly.

KathyWhat is the party for this Saturday?

LisaIt’s Angie’s birthday. Can you bring a present?

KathyI can make a cake… Will you help me?

LisaOK. Sounds fun!

KathyCan you come to my place on Saturday afternoon, then?

LisaYeah. Would you send me a link to Google Maps?

KathyCould you pass me my phone? I’ll do it now.

LisaHere you are.

KathyThanks.

b. Your turn

Plan a birthday party with your friends. Use the board and the request words.

Will you…? Would you…? Can you…? Could you…? food drink cake decorations music balloons people make bake buy choose put up bring play blow up call + Sure! / OK! Good idea! Sounds good! − Sorry, I can’t. I don’t want to…

Ex.

AHey, B! Will you make some food for the party?

BSure, I’ll make pizza and sushi! C, would you choose some music?

CSorry, I can’t. I’ll bring a karaoke machine. Can you sing for us?

6 What is ~ for? 〜は何のため？ blow up a balloon 風船をふくらませる put up some decorations 飾り付けをする bake ~ 〜を焼く *Also blow / put ~ up

Teacher’s page — Listening script (answers to page 4, part a)

Listen to the conversation between Lisa and Kathy and fill the blanks.

LisaAre you coming to the party on Saturday?

KathyI can’t. I don’t have any money.

LisaIt’s OK. I’ll lend you some money.

KathyThanks, but I won’t be able to pay you back.

LisaThat’s OK. I’m in no hurry. I’ll even pay for you if you like.

KathyReally? That’s very kind of you.

LisaNo problem. So you’ll come on Saturday?

KathySure, I’d love to.

LisaAll right! I’ll go to your house at seven and we’ll go together.