Part Three: Speculation
Sometimes, the examiner will ask you to talk about what you think will happen in the future or how things will change in the future. Here are some phrases you can use:
- It is (highly) likely that ...
- It is (highly) probable that ...
- It is unlikely/improbable that ...
- It seems likely/unlikely/improbable that ...
- I doubt that ...
- I'm sure/I'm convinced that ...
You can also use verbs like may/could/might/will/won't
TASK
Look at the subjects below. How will these areas change in the next 10-20 years? Remember to record your answers! I have given a possible answer below.
- Your city
- The roles of men and women in the family
- New methods of communication
- Working
- The most powerful countries in the world
- The role of your country in the world
- Transportation
7. It is highly unlikely that we will use the same kind of fuel in our cars in the future. I am convinced that scientists will come up with a new way of fueling cars that will be much more practical than anything we have now. Because of this, there will be much less air pollution in the future.