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  1. 25-Oct-2011, 00:16 #1
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    Default The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London

    Everybody knows that the 2012 Olympic Games is to be held in London. In this context, do we say in everyday spoken English 'The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London'? Should 'The 2012 Olympic Games is going to be held in London' sound better?

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    Default Re: The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London

    Quote Originally Posted by joham View Post
    Everybody knows that the 2012 Olympic Games isare to be held in London. In this context, do we say in everyday spoken English 'The 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London'? Should 'The 2012 Olympic Games is are going to be held in London' sound better?

    Thank you in advance.
    Either is OK. I prefer "will".
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