Express Yourself
Talk with your partner about future technologies using “Is it likely
that … ?”
that … ?”
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Smart Bins
monitor the fill level of
the bins in real-time
will be availablewithin a year -
Solar-Powered
Benches
provide wireless charging
ports
will be availablewithin five years -
Flying Taxis
fly over heavy traffic and
reduce travel times
will be availablewithin ten years
sample
A
Hey, did you read this news report about smart bins?
B
Oh?
What are they exactly?
A
They monitor the fill level of the bins in real-time.
B
Is it probable[possible] that ~?
Is it likely that they will be available in our city?
Is it probable[possible] that ~?
A
Well, this report says that we’ll see them in use within a year.
sample
A
Hey, did you read this news report about solar-powered benches?
B
Oh?
What are they exactly?
A
They provide wireless charging ports.
B
Is it likely that they will be available in our city?
A
Well, this report says that we’ll see them in use within five years.
sample
A
Hey, did you read this news report about flying taxis?
B
Oh?
What are they exactly?
A
They fly over heavy traffic and reduce travel times.
B
Is it likely that they will be available in our city?
A
Well, this report says that we’ll see them in use within ten years.
Role Play
