Vocabulary Review: The Future

What is the best definition of "foreseeable future"?

• soon, within our lifetime or just beyond.

• In the future to come.

• the future as far as can be predicted.

• about to happen in the near future.

What is the best definition of "the near future" OR "the not-too-distant future"?

• soon, within our lifetime, or just beyond.

• Definitely within our lifetime.

• In a time far from now.

• The future as predicted.

What does "on the horizon" OR "just around the corner" mean?

• A bit far from now.

• In the next few years or decades.

• About to happen in the near future.

• Not too far from now.

Which is the best explanation of the "the far/ distant future"?

• In an unpredictable time in the future.

• A point in time not too far from now.

• Five decades from now.

• A long time into the future, well beyond our lifetime.

Someone who lives forever is called____________?

(Choose the BEST word)

What do you call it when someone predicts the future?

• To prophecy

• A prophecy

• To prophesise

• To prophesies

Finish the following idiom:

"Take it with ____________".

Blade Runner is an example of a __________society where people have no freedom over their own lives.

• dystopia

• broken

• controlled

• dystopian

What is the best definition of "lifespan"?

• The length of time an animal lives in its habitat.

• The length of time a human or animal lives.

• How long people can function.

• The amount of years someone is health.

What is the best synonym for "skeptical"?

• Doubtful

• Not sure

• Uncertain

• Questionable