Scientists, engineers and trend analysts are sharing predictions about how people will live, learn, travel and communicate in 2050. Some predictions are almost certain, some depend on real conditions, some are only possible, and some describe imaginary futures. Read each situation carefully and decide how sure the speaker is about the future. Then choose the sentence that expresses the correct level of certainty using the appropriate grammar structure.
 
1. Everyday Life in 2050: Smart Living
 
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Technology analysts predict that communication devices will become extremely advanced because artificial intelligence is improving very rapidly, and many companies are already investing heavily in this field.
Choose the sentence that best expresses this idea.
2. Learning, Work, and Technology in 2050
 
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Labour market analysts observe rapid changes in the types of skills required for future jobs. However, experts warn that technological development does not always follow one predictable direction, and some innovations fail to become widely used despite early enthusiasm.
Choose the sentence that best expresses this idea.
3. Planet Earth in 2050: Cities, Environment, and Big Changes
 
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Urban designers are considering deeper underground transport systems to reduce congestion in large cities. Nevertheless, the construction of extremely deep infrastructure involves significant engineering risks, and long-term safety conditions are still not fully predictable.
Choose the sentence that best expresses this idea.
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