Which of the ten predictions in the text do you think is most likely to happen exactly as described? Why?, Which prediction surprised you the most, and why? Has anything similar already started happening in your country?, The text mentions “breathable food” as a revolutionary idea. Would you ever use a calorie-free chocolate inhaler? What advantages and disadvantages can you see?, The author predicts a big rise in electric vehicles and “pay-by-the-kilometre” motoring. How do you think this will change daily life in cities in the next 10–15 years?, Do you think priority queuing (paying to jump the queue) is a good or a bad development for society? Why? Would you personally pay extra to save time? In which situations?, The text talks about a “reverse brain drain” with professionals moving from Europe/USA to Asia. Would you ever consider moving to China or India for a better job? What factors would influence your decision?, Which prediction do you think is least likely to become reality, or might even be undesirable? Explain your reasons., The text was probably written around 2014–2015. Looking back, which predictions have already come true or are clearly developing now? Which ones seem outdated?, Overall, does the future described in the text seem exciting, worrying, or both to you? Why?, If you could choose one of these ten developments to happen in your lifetime, which would it be and why?, The text ends with cyber wars as the “fifth battlefront”. How realistic do you think this is today? What could be the consequences for ordinary people?

Future Things - Speaking 1

by
Print
Embed

Leaderboard

Visual style

Options

Switch template

Continue editing: ?