Future living

What will be life like in 2050?

 World population will reach 11 billion.

 Your every move will be tracked.
 Work from home will become a norm.
 We’ll use video calls for all kinds of meetings .
 We’ll see a rise in E-sports.
 Virtual tourism will be a substitute for actual
travel.
 Telemedicine or virtual consultations will
replace the vistis to the doctor.
 Our homes will be controlled by robots.
 Social robots will become family members in
the homes of the future.

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Listen to Anna’s report about life in a home of tomorrow. Choose the
correct word/ expression in each pair to complete the sentence.

 a) The technology in future homes helps them make

efficient use of energy / space compared to ordinary
houses.
 b) The shower water is heated by wind / solar energy.
 c) Anna’s alarm clock/ mattress wakes her up.
 d)Her smart wardrobe/ watch tells her waht to wear.
 e)Anna doesn’t have to try anything on/ look at the
mirror.
 f) Her inteligent phone/ mirror helps her choose an
outfit.
Speaking.Answer these questions.

 a) What would Thomas like to see in the house of the future?

 b) What about you ? Which of those future ideas are you most looking forward
to?
 Future Homes
Reading comprehension
What tech advances will make our
homes smart?Complete the diagram.
A-solar
energy

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B.
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entertainmen robots
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D.

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What are the predictions for the homes
of the future?
 Future robots will 1 a become more interactive .
 Smartphone apps will 2 b do the household chores.
 Other apps will 3 c to worry about doing the shopping .
 You won’t need 4 d turn on the oven or start the washing

machine.
 Home automation will 5 e tell robots to do daily activities at
home.
 Entertainment systems will 6 f allow you to use pre- programmed

smart home technology.

Vocabulary -Find the words / expressions in the
text that mean the following.
 A) important positive developments ( para. 2)
 strides
 B)enormous considerably , significantly ( para. 3 )
 exponentially
 C)food and other ordinary goods needed by people every day( para.4)
 supplies
 D) to control it yourself any time you want .( para 4)
 override it at will
 E)extremely good.( para 5)
 out of this world
 F) newly received information about na invente that is currently occuring or developing ( para. 5)
 breaking news
Look at the last paragraph.

 a) What adjectives are used to describe future homes?

 b) Which adjectives apply to your future home?
 c) Read the sentence: There will be many advantages of future homes.
1- What does the verb refer to?
a) a plan or intention
b) a prediction
c) a planned event
Grammar-Future
tenses (revision)

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 /s h a ll/ ’l l + in f i nit i v e
Will
Predictions

Technological changes
will become more and more important.

Global warming will cause a lot of problems.

 /s h a ll/ ’l l + in f i nit i v e
Will
Decisions made at the time of speaking

Ok, then we’ll meet on Sunday afternoon.

Asking for urgent advice

“I’ve lost my passport. What shall I do?”

“You should go straight to the police. Shall we go
together?”
 /s h a ll/ ’l l + in f i nit i v e
Will
Requests, agreements and refusals

“Will you help me?”

“Yes, I will.”
“No, I won’t!”
 /s h a ll/ ’l l + in f i nit i v e
Will
Invitations and offers

“Will you come to my party?”

“Yes, I‘ll be delighted to.”
“I’m afraid I will not be able to.”

“Shall I carry your computer?” “Yes, please.”

 Will/shall/’ll

Promises, threats, hopes, fears

I’ll bring you a surprise gift from my holiday.

I’ll be really angry if you’re late again.

I’ll have to punish you.

I’ll see you again, won’t I?

Well, I hope we’ll meet again, but I’m not sure.
Be g oin g to + inf in iti v e

Future events that are already decided

I’ve decided what to get Mary for her birthday.

I’m going to buy her the latest mobile phone.

“What are you going to do this afternoon?”

“I’m going to finish revising this book.”
Be g oin g to + inf in iti v e

Prediction with present evidence

Look at the time! We’re going to be late again!

Look at that cloud – there’s going to be a tornado!

Pres ent con ti nu o us

Definite plans and arrangements

“Are you doing anything this evening, honey?”
“Yes, I’m meeting my boyfriend at 8 o’clock.”

The old factory is going to be demolished and a new

hotel is going to be built.
Present simple

Normal states, in subordinate time clauses,

timetables, programmed events

If water is heated to 212 degrees Farenheit, it boils.

I will phone you as soon as I arrive.

“What time does the film begin?”

“It doesn’t begin until 3:30.”
Be a bo u t t o + inf in it iv e

Something that will happen very soon

Ladies and gentlemen, please sit down.

The show is about to start.
I was just about to leave the stadium when our
team scored a goal.
Let’s practice !
Electronic means of communicating ___________
will become more and
more important. (to become)
_____
Shall we ______
meet tomorrow to spend some time together? (to meet)
I’ve made up my mind! I ‘m
____________
going to get that tablet I saw at the mall. (to get)
Just look at those clouds! _______________
It’s going to start raining soon... (to start)
I ’m
__________
starting at a new school tomorrow! (to start)
It’s 8.59 – the news programme ______________.
is about to start (to start)
Spot the mistake and correct each
sentence or question.
 a-It’s oficial! The new soap opera is starting tonight at 9 pm.
 b-Can you wait a second, please?I’m going to be ready in a minute!
 c-Oh no! It’s already 10 pm . I’ll be late for my interview at the radio station.
 d-Perhaps I’m going to see you at John’s apartment later.
 Have you heard the news ? Jason will move to London next month.
 Pass me the classified ads, please! I’ve decided that I’ll get a part-time job for the
weekends.
Other perspectives
Watching :” How smart home tech
helps me live independently”.
 Homework: writing

 What will your home look like in the future?

 What smart gadgets will you have in it?
 Will you have a robot to help you in your daily life?
 What will it do for you?
 Will you robot look like a human or a machine?