Read the article and put the sentences in the right place.
Does the future look bright?
1.☐ Although they mostly agree that the world will change, some believe that the changes will be positive while others argue that they will be negative.
A lot of people worry about environmental problems. They believe that our planet will become more polluted and that this will make it impossible to live in some parts of the world. They are afraid that sea levels will rise so high that many islands will disappear, and that certain areas will be very dry. 2.☐
3.☐ In their opinion, technology will keep making our lives easier and scientists will manage to find the cure for lots of illnesses. Moreover, we will be able to fight pollution with the help of technology.
The way I see it, our lives will certainly be more comfortable in the future. 4.☐ Let’s all hope for the best.
a. On the other hand, many people believe that the world will become a better place to live.
b. What’s more, certain animals will become extinct.
c. People like making predictions about the future.
d. However, I do worry that we might not be able to keep pollution under control.
Look at some predictions people have made about the future. Then write sentences stating if you agree or disagree with them. Use the phrases in the box.
• I think
• I don’t think
• The way I see it
• In my opinion
People will fight over drinking water.
The way I see it, people won’t fight over drinking water.
People will have holidays on other planets.
There won’t be any teachers.
People will eat food pills.
There will be fewer wars.
People will live in underwater cities.
Write an article with the following title: What does the future hold? Use the paragraph plan to help you.
Plan
• Introduction (presentation of the topic)
• Viewpoint
• Opposing viewpoint
• Conclusion (your personal opinion)