lesson 9. future and predictions

Lesson 9. Future and Predictions


Learning ObjectivesAfter this lesson, students will be able to:

Lesson Objectives 2

1. Define what the prediction is.2. Conclude which events will likely happen in the future depending on its probability.3. Define vocabularies related to future and predictions.4. Discuss what earth will be like 100 years in the future.5. Contrast and employ the use of two different forms of the Simple Future Tense.6. Define idiomatic expressions using context clues.7. Distinguish the words being asked using the details given and pronounce them

correctly.

Warm Up 3


• Who is he?

• Name some of his

predictions.

Introduction 4

What is Prediction?

A prediction is a forecast. It is a statement about what you think will happen in the future. People who predict the future well are sometimes said to be psychic. But we all make predictions about the future, with more or less success. We confidently predict the sun will rise tomorrow, that ice will be cold, etc. But maybe we're not quite as good at predicting the future as we think.

Why are some people so invested in predicting the future?


Discussion Points 5


Rank the twelve events below according to how likely they will happen in the future. Which will be good or bad for society? Why?

1) People will take vacations on the Moon.2) Talking computers will translate English. You won’t have

to study English.3) People will live for 200 years.4) There will be no more wars.5) Robots will do all the housework.6) All information will be stored in computers, not in books.7) You will fly to work in your car.8) People will control the weather.9) All students will stay at home to study on the Internet.10) Smoking will become illegal.11) Scientists will find life on another planet.12) Everyone will stop eating meat.

Vocabulary Building 6

Match the definition with the words/phrases.

A. ulteriorB. presageC. clairvoyantD. posteriorE. futuristF. prognosticateG. doomsayerH. hunchI. imminentJ. discount

1. foretell or prophesy (an event in the future).2. beyond what is immediate or present; coming in the future.3. a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in

the future or beyond normal sensory contact.4. (of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something

bad) will happen.5. a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than known facts.6. regard (a possibility, fact, or person) as being unworthy of consideration

because it lacks credibility.7. ready to take place : happening soon8. coming after in time or order; later.9. someone who always predicts the worst outcome10.One who offers opinions or insights about the future based on study of

past and current events; this term is most appropriate for a serious discussion of modern predictions about societal issues based on trends.


Crystal Ball Prediction 7


Free Response

Before you begin reading the article, make a prediction based on what you think it will be about.

Reading Exercise 7

Read the rest of the article by clicking the source below.

Sources: Infographic: What Earth Will Be Like 100 Years in the Future (visualcapitalist.com)Samsung predicts the world 100 years from now (futuretimeline.net)

Predictions: What Earth Will Be Like 100 Years in the Future


Future Living

Science and Research

Medicine and Aging

To the planets.. and beyond

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/predictions-earth-in-100-years-future/

https://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2016/02/24.htm#.V3ShqVdnmBv

Reading Comprehension 8

Answer the questions below.1. What can be a fool’s errand?2. Who made the predictions?3. What company hired them?4. What will the future homes consist of?5. Where will our come from?6. Give one example of materials cities will use in the future.7. What will “Subaqueous Cities” do?8. Define arcologies.9. Define earthscrapers.10. How long is the telescope that will permit us a glimpse of the farthest reaches of the

universe?11. What will homes come standard with?12. What is CRISPR/Cas9?13. How will 3D-printed homes may become as mobiles?


Listening Exercise

Listening 9.1

Complete the excerpts from the dialogue below.

Transport of the future

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1. Yes, we've seen how air travel has become ______ for many people. Commonplace means

‘______’. And there's been the ______ of ______ - ______ train travel. But the main ______ has

been speed – going faster to make your ______ quicker.

2. ______ means ‘using ______ to do work that humans normally do’ and in terms of ______ this

means driverless ______. It won't be too long before we become the ______ in a driverless car.

3. And then she ______ a vacuum system - a vacuum is a ______ that has had all the air and any

other gases removed from it. So the tube these ______ travel in have no air in so there's no

______. And these ______ are more ______ and they save ______.

4. And you were wrong Neil. ______ does have some very fast trains. But the fastest ______ train

was a maglev from the Central Japan ______ Company, which ran on a test ______ at a speed of

603 ______ per hour.

5. Of course when you build a new car you need to make a ______ – that's the first ______ of

something which can be tested before it is produced in large ______. 'The prototype of a new

______ - ______ bike has been so ______ that it's now going into ______ ______.'

Grammar Bits 10

Source: 'Will' or 'be going to'? (perfect-english-grammar.com)


The simple future is a verb tense that’s used to talk about things that haven’t happened yet. Use thesimple future to talk about an action or condition that will begin and end in the future.

Future Tense – will vs going to

Will + infinitive Be going to + infinitive

A decision at the moment of speaking:Julie: There's no milk.John: Really? In that case, I'll go and get some.

A decision before the moment of speaking:Julie: There's no milk.John: I know. I'm going to go and get some when this TV program finishes.

A prediction based on opinion:

I think the Conservatives will win the next election.

A prediction based on something we can see (or hear) now:

The Conservatives are going to win the election. They already have most of the votes.

A future fact:The sun will rise tomorrow.

For promises / requests / refusals / offers:I'll help you tomorrow, if you like.

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/will-or-be-going-to.html

Grammar Exercise 11

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of verb to use.


Prompt Response

We don’t have any bread. I know. I _________ get some from the shop.

We don’t have any bread. Really? I _________ get some from the shop then.

Why do you need to borrow my

suitcase?

I _________ visit my mother in Scotland next month.

I’m really cold. I _________ turn the heating on.

Are you going to John’s party tonight? Yes. Are you going too? I _________ give you a lift.

What are your plans after you leave

university?

I _________ work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th .

(The phone rings) I _________ get it!

Are you ready to order? I can’t decide … Okay, I _________ have the steak, please.

Are you busy tonight? Would you like to

have coffee?

Sorry. I_________ go to the library. I’ve been planning to study all

day.

Why are you carrying a hammer? I _________ put up some pictures.

Useful Expressions 12


Match with the meaning of the highlighted phrases.

a. it will happen at some time in

the future, even though it might take a long time.

b. a sample of the events that are to occur in the futur

e.

c. emphasizing that it will always happen or always

be true.

d. Tomorrow will bring a chance for a better result, des

pite recent misfortunes, unpleasantness, or lack of

success

e. Often used hyperbolically or humorously when

suggesting someone or something is going to die.

f. do it very fast, in large amounts and

without thinking carefully:

g. it will happen very soon

h. One is poised or has the potential for a very

successful life or career in the future

i. you think it will happen fairly soon.

j. it will not be known until some time in

the future whether it is true or correct.

1. There is no way of knowing for sure whether the medication

has worked. Only time will tell.

2. Your future looks bright if you can keep up such an impress

ive level of performance.

3. Today's visit from the auditors is a sign of things to come.

4. So, might they finally have free elections in the foreseeable

future?

5. Sooner or later she would be caught by the police.

6. Argentina has lifted all restrictions on trade and visas are

about to be abolished.

7. After he won the lottery, he began spending money like there

was no tomorrow.

8. We can assume that the moon will continue to go around the

earth until the end of time.

9. My phone's days are definitely numbered—

the battery won't last more than an hour.

10. I know you're upset about losing the game, sweetie, but tomo

rrow is another day.

Speaking Drill 13

Express Yourself1. If you had a time machine, would you want to travel into the future? Why/not?2. Do you agree or disagree? In the future there will be a common language? If yes, which

language do you think it will be?3. Do you believe that some people can see into the future? Why/not?4. If your life goes as planned, where will you be in 5 years? 10 years? 30 years?5. If you could speak to a psychic, what questions would you ask about your future?6. World peace will happen in our lifetime. Do you agree or disagree? Why/not?7. Are you the kind of person who tries to plan out your future (life, vacation, or schoolwork, for

example) in great detail? Why/not?8. What major advancements will the human race achieve this century? Please explain.9. What do you think the future will be like 100 years from now? Please explain.10. Have you seen any movies that deal with time travel into the future? What happened? Were

they believable?11. In the future, our children will look back at what we did to the world. What parts of our history

do you think they will admire? What parts will they look down on? Why do you think so?


Pronunciation Exercise 14


Silent L Words

Word IPA PoS Definition

/wɔk/ verb To move with the legs

/kɑm/ adjective not angry, upset, or excited

/foʊks/ noun people in general

/hæf/ noun one of two equal parts

/tɔk/ verb To express thoughts in words

/ʧɑk/ noun A soft rock used for writing

/kʊd/ verb the past tense of CAN

**IPA = International Phonetic Alphabet **PoS = Part of Speech

Identify the words being asked and pronounce them.

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