A Weekend by the Lake
Practice be going to with plans that were decided before speaking.
Highlighted words show the be going to.
The bags are packed, the route is ready, and the forecast looks perfect.
Sofia and Ben are going to spend the weekend at a quiet lake. They have already booked a small cabin, and they are going to leave early Saturday morning. Sofia is going to bring food, while Ben is going to pack the fishing equipment.
On Saturday afternoon, they are going to rent a canoe. They are not going to use their phones unless there is an emergency. The sky is dark near the mountains, so it is probably going to rain later. They do not mind—they are going to bring rain jackets and enjoy the adventure.
UNDERSTAND THE TENSE
Why the Be Going To?
Use be going to for prior plans and predictions based on present evidence.
Three examples from the story
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They are going to stay by the lake.
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Sofia is going to bring food.
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It is going to rain.
One quick challenge
Complete: Ben ___ the fishing equipment.