Will vs. Be Going To

Will: Used for instant decisions (قرارات فورية) made right now, or predictions based on opinions (توقعات مبنية على الرأي) without proof.
Be Going To: Used for future plans (خطط مستقبلية) decided before now, or predictions based on clear evidence (توقعات مبنية على دليل واضح) you can see.

Complete the sentences using "will" or "be going to" in the correct form.

A: What would you like to order (تطلب)?
B: I think I __________ (have) a glass of mint tea and a Belgha pastry.
Yassine bought (اشترى) wood and tools yesterday. He __________ (repair/إصلاح) the old wooden door of his house this afternoon.
A: The sun is very strong and you don’t have a hat.
B: Oh, you're right. I __________ (sit) under the shade (ظل) of the Argan tree.
Salma saved (ادّخرت) money for six months. She __________ (visit) her grandparents in Ouarzazate next summer.
A: Someone is knocking (يطرق) on the door!
B: Don't worry, I __________ (open) it.

Circle (ضع دائرة حول) the correct option.

Look at those thick, dark clouds (غيوم كثيفة) over the Atlas Mountains! It will rain / is going to rain very soon.
I think Moroccan food will become / is going to become the most popular food in the world one day, but that's just my opinion.
Watch out (احذر)! That vendor (بائع) is carrying too many heavy Tajines, and they are slipping (تنزلق). They will fall / are going to fall!
In twenty years, I believe (أعتقد) Casablanca will have / is going to have flying taxis.
Our school football team is winning 4-0, and there are only two minutes left (متبقية) in the match. We will win / are going to win!

Read the dialogue between two friends in Marrakech and fill in the blanks with "will" or "be going to".

Anass: What are your plans for the weekend, Thami?

Thami: I (1) __________ (travel) to Agadir with my family. We already booked (حجزنا) the hotel room online.

Anass: That sounds amazing! The weather forecast (نشرة أحوال الطقس) says it is 38°C there. It (2) __________ (be) a very hot weekend!

Thami: Yes, we need to be careful. I (3) __________ (pack/يُحزم الأمتعة) my swimsuit and plenty of sunscreen (واقي الشمس). What about you?

Anass: I don't have any plans. I think I (4) __________ (stay) home and finish my homework.

Thami: Well, my father is driving us there. If you want, I can ask him if you can come.

Anass: Really? That would be great! If your father says yes, I (5) __________ (call) my parents immediately to ask for their permission (إذن).