Talking about hypothetical situations

Question 1

Use expressions with WHAT IF and WOULD to talk about hypothetical situations.

Answer 1

…A: WHAT IF we didn’t do anything to protect the environment?
B: Melting glaciers would cover some islands with water.

…A: WHAT WOULD you do if you could make your own laws?
B: I’d make sure everyone stored and used rainwater.

…I’m not sure WHAT WOULD happen if greenhouse emissions stopped now.

Question 2

You can also use expressions like these to talk about hypothetical situations.

Answer 2

…IMAGINE IF you were emperor of the world.
…LET’S SAY you have all the money in the world.
…PRETEND FOR a moment that you’re a climate change scientist.
…PRETEND FOR a moment you’re the ruler of the world