Exercises of Activity Book

Second section

Grammar

The Future Simple

1  Underline the correct words to complete the text.

According to a survey of Internet experts, most people agree with predictions that in 30 years we (1) are going to become more dependent on Computers. However, 42% of the people surveyed think that humans (2) will not have the ability to control this technology.

Experts predict that some peopIe (3) will choose to live without the network. They agree that English (4) is going to be a universal language for communication, but they also predict that other languages such as Arabic (5) will become as important.

When people were asked this question: (6) Will the world be a better place in 30 years because of the Internet? 48% agreed and 52% disagreed.

3  Answer the questions and make your own predictions about the future.

1. What do you think the weather will be like at the weekend? ‘

l think the weather will be rainy at the weekend.

2. What subjects will you do best this term?

This term, I will do best in English and physics.

3. What job do you think you will do one day?

One day, l think I will become a doctor.

4. Do you think you will ever live In another country? Which one and why/ why not? 

Yes, I do. I think Italy is a very interesting country because it has a lot of ancient monuments

5. What important things do you think will happen In the world In the next five years?

I think people will start driving cars that fly in the next five years.

4  Complete the statements and questions. Use wiII/ won't or is/are (not) going to.

1. A: Look! There's smoke coming from the grass over there.

B: Someone has dropped a match. Quick, get some water. There is going to be a fire!

2. A: This orchestra is really the best in the competition.

B: I agree. I think they will win.

3. A: Do you think it will be warm enough to go to the park tomorrow?

B: I don't know, but I hope it won’t be windy. We are going to have a picnic lunch!

5  Imagine you are in each of the situations below. Write sentences about what you are going to do.

Student’s own answers.

Vocabulary Corner

6  Read the clues 1-7 and write the words in the puzzle. You are given the first letters.

1. something far away in place or time DISTANT
2. what is true and factual and not imaginary REALITY
3. something exact without any mistakes ACCURATE
4. something that could be a second possibility or a choice between two things ALTERNATIVE
5. development made in any field of study ADVANCE
6. something that has no weight and is not affected by Earth's gravity WEIGHTLESS
7. in a logical manner of thinking RETIONALLY

7  What is the word for number 8? Write its clue.

8. SCIENCE FICTION: a story based on imagined future or technological development.