One situation in which will (but not going to) is appropriate is to make an offer:
Don’t carry that big bag of groceries, Mrs. Jones. I’ll take it for you.
If you want to sell your car, I’ll buy it for $10,000.
I’ll go to town—to the pharmacy—right now if you need that medicine immediately
nother situation where will (but not going to) is appropriate is to make a promise:
I’ll finish this work by 7:00 tonight.
I’ll call you later.
I’ll go to town for the big celebration if my team wins the championship
On the other hand, you can use going to (but not will) to express a prior plan:
We’re going to take our vacation in the winter this year, not the summer. We’ve already planned a trip to Antarctica.
Sorry I can’t be at work next week—I’m going to have minor surgery.
I’m going to go to town next Thursday—my class is having a reunion at the Central Hilton. I’ve bought a new outfit and
I’m very excited about it
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