Future Predictions

A: By 2070, there will probably be no oil.
B: Yeah, but I think there ...... probably be other ...... we can use.

A: True. Many scientists say new forms of energy are likely to be developed by then.
B: Exactly. It’s just a matter of time.

• will / natural resources

• is going to / climate change

• may / factory smoke

A: Look at this satellite image - the storm is massive!
B: Whoa, that looks dangerous. There ...... be serious ...... in the coastal areas.
A: Yeah, and the emergency team says they’re already preparing for evacuations.
B: Let’s hope people will stay safe.

• may / ozone layers

• is going to / flooding

• will / ecosystems

A: Why are they installing so many wind turbines here?
B: The city ...... rely on wind power to reduce the use of .......
A: Makes sense. They already signed a deal with a green energy company.
B: Yeah, the news says that it starts next month.

• will / alternative energy

• may / renewable energy

• is going to / fossil fuels

A: I saw a documentary about melting glaciers yesterday.
B: Yeah, ...... ...... rise a lot in the next 50 years, but scientists aren’t completely sure yet.
A: And that may make some islands disappear completely.
B: That would be terrifying.

• sea levels / may

• natural disasters / are going to

• water pollution / will

A: Did you hear? The sky turned orange in Canada again because of wildfires.
B: Terrible news, it’s the third time this year! I think there ...... be more of these ...... in the future if climate change continues like this.
A: It’s clearly becoming a global trend.

B: Scary but true.

• will / forest fires

• may / carbon emissions

• is going to / air pollution

A: Do you think AI will replace news reporters?
B: I’m not quite sure. There ...... be fewer human ......, but some roles will still need real people.
A: You can say that again. Especially when it comes to interviews and emotional stories.
B: Yeah, machines aren’t great at empathy.

• may / journalists

• will / weather forecasters

• is going to / news editors

A: With all the fake news these days, do you think readers will stop trusting media?
B: Possibly. Some ...... are ...... lose their audience if they keep spreading misinformation.
A: That’s worrying.
B: Yeah, especially with elections coming up.

• media outlets / likely to

• reporters / may

• news anchors / will

A: That journalist flew to the earthquake zone just hours after it happened.
B: Really? Situations like that ...... be dangerous for war and disaster ...... in the future.
A: You’re right. It’s not always predictable.
B: Still, someone has to report the truth.

• may / correspondents

• will / copy writers

• is going to / editorial assistants

A: I read that in ten years, most newspapers will only be online.
B: Yeah, I think ...... newspapers ...... definitely disappear by then.
A: That’s sad. I kind of like the feel of real paper.
B: Me too. But it’s probably inevitable.

• printed / will

• online / may

• tabloid / are going to

A: Did you see that viral video where a robot gave a news report?
B: Crazy, right? I think robots ...... take over some tasks in the ...... .
A: Like writing headlines?
B: Or perhaps sorting breaking news alerts.

• might / newsroom

• will / TV studio

• are going to / press room