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1. Choose the meaning of the following sentences: a. The company is definitely not downsizing this year. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present reality d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable b. Will you talk to the receptionist for me? a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present reality d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable c. How much are we allotting for travel expenses? a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present reality d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable d. When do we submit the proposal? a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable e. According to the agenda, lunch is at 12:30pm. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable

f. I'm going to ask for higher compensation. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable g. The corporate meeting is tomorrow. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable h. I'll lift that for you. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable i. I'm going to stop being such a workaholic this year. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable j. I'm going to talk to my employer about a raise. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable k. We're going to crunch the numbers of last year's sales after lunch. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable l. The students receive their scholarships in the summer. a. A decision or intention made at the moment of speaking

b. A decision or intention made before the moment of speaking c. A fixed decision or intention with a present effect d. An unchangeable future event based on a timetable

2. Complete the following sentences using will, be going to, the present continuous, or the present simple.  In some sentences, more than one way is possible. a. What time (your flight, leave)? What time does your flight leave?  b. What time (you, meet her) tonight?

c. (you, change the baby's diaper)?  I'm too busy to do it.

d. According to the schedule, the regional manager (come) to our branch on Tuesday, the 14th of March.

e. Is this too noisy?  Sorry, I (turn it down).

f. He is working so hard because he (submit the proposal) on Tuesday.

g. (that branch, be) open this weekend?

h. I have a good plan.  I (threaten) not to pay my rent if my apartment manager doesn't fix the shower soon.

i. Unless it (be) a distraction for you, we should listen to music while we study tonight.

j. Where are you going? (you, run) errands today?

k. This year, Christmas (be) on a Thursday.

l. When (you, offer) to pay for dinner tonight, he will insist that he pays.

3. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences: a. What time is the bus arriving? What time does the bus arrive? b. What will you do tonight?

c. It's raining tomorrow.

d. I'm going to open the door for you.

e. Where are you going to go shopping?

f. What time will you meet the personnel director?

g. What time will the receptionist start work today?

h. If you will interrupt me again, I will insist you change desks!

i. The laborers will start work at 7am tomorrow.

j. The police going to want relevant information about the crime.

k. Will you do anything this weekend?

l. We are getting married next year, but we will have a small wedding.