Unit 7 Evaluating ideas (vocabulary to talk about the future) Flashcards

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PROMPT: I’m absolutely certain that most nations countries will transition away from fossil fuels in the coming years.
WORD: WAY
REFORMULATION: _ that most nations will solely rely on fossil fuels in the years to come.

A

There’s no way that most nations will solely rely on fossil fuels in the years to come.

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PROMPT: AI tools are highly likely to become increasingly more intelligent in the foreseeable future.
WORD: CHANCES
REFORMULATION: _ and more intelligent in the foreseeable future.

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Chances are, AI tools will be getting more and more intelligent in the foreseeable future.

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PROMPT: It’s quite possible that in the future, more countries will prioritize space exploration and even establish colonies on other planets.
WORD: LIKELY
REFORMULATION: Colonizing other planets _ more countries in the upcoming decades.

A

Colonizing other planets is likely to become a priority for more countries in the upcoming decades.
or: will likely become

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PROMPT: After studying the new traffic management system, I believe it’s highly likely that this innovation will help reduce accidents.
WORD: CHANCES
REFORMULATION: After studying the new traffic management system, I think _ reducing accidents.

A

After studying the new traffic management system, I think сhances are, this innovation will help in/with reducing accidents.

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PROMPT: The future of print media in the digital age remains uncertain.
WORD: GO
REFORMULATION: When it comes to the future of print media in the digital age, ….

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When it comes to the future of print media in the digital age, it could go either way.

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PROMPT: With the increasing research into brain-computer interfaces, it might well happen that humans will start to enhance their cognitive abilities through technology.
WORD: SURPRISE
REFORMULATION: It _ their cognitive abilities using advanced technology.

A

It WOULDN’T SURPRISE ME IF HUMANS STARTED TO ENHANCE their cognitive abilities using advanced technology.

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PROMPT: It’s uncertain which startups will become industry giants in the coming years.
WORD: ANYONE’S
REFORMULATION: Which startups _

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Which startups will become industry giants in the coming years is anyone’s guess.

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PROMPT: I’m absolutely certain that more companies will adopt zero-waste policies in the next decade.
WORD: BOUND
REFORMULATION: More _ adopt zero-waste policies as part of their sustainability efforts in the next decade.

A

More companies are bound to adopt zero-waste policies as part of their sustainability efforts in the next decade.

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PROMPT: A: So what do you think? What cinema technology will become mainstream next?
B: I honestly have zero idea.
WORD: GUESS
REFORMULATION: _

A

Your guess is as good as mine.
or
It’s anyone’s guess.

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PROMPT: Remote work is bound to become even more prevalent in the years to come.
WORD: likelihood
REFORMULATION: _ become even more prevalent in the years to come.

A

In all likelihood, remote work will become even more prevalent in the years to come.

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Honestly, I think it’s _ s_ i_ t_ r_ d_ (=шаг в нужном направлении). Anything that makes drivers pay more attention is worth a try.

A

Honestly, I think it’s a step in the right direction. Anything that makes drivers pay more attention is worth a try.

/dɪˈrek.ʃən/ or /daɪˈrek.ʃən/

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You know, _ f_ g_ (= на первый взгляд), it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.

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You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv/. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.

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You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake th_ _ _ b_ (= change something).

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You know, at first glance, it seems really innovative. It might be just what we need to shake things up a bit.

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I suppose if it saves even one life or prevents an accident, it’s w_ e_ p_ (=it’s money well-spent).

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I suppose if it saves even one life or prevents an accident, it’s worth every penny.

/wɜːθ/

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Well, it might turn some heads i_ (=at the beginning), but I’m not sure if it’ll it’ll have a lasting impact.

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Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll have a lasting impact.

/ɪˈnɪʃəli/

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W_ m_ much o_ a_ difference (= ничего особо не измениит) in the grand scheme of things, if you ask me.

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Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme /ɡrænd skiːm/ of things, if you ask me.

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It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not c_ it’ll change m_ (= I don’t think).

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It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.

/kənˈvɪnst/

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Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when _ n_ w_ o_ (= исчезнет эффект новизны)?

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Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?

/ˈnɒvlti/

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I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it m_ e_ u_ b_ (= может оказаться) more of a distraction than anything else.

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I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being more of a distraction than anything else.

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I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being _ o_ a distraction t_ (= скорее) anything else.

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I get why people might think it’s a good idea, but I’m worried it might end up being more of a distraction than anything else.

/dɪˈstrækʃn/

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Seems like a gimmick (= an attention-grabbing feature, without genuine value) to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?

A

Seems like a gimmick to me. What happens when the novelty wears off?

/ˈɡɪmɪk/

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Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll _ _ l_ i_ (= иметь долгосрочный эффект).

A

Well, it might turn some heads initially, but I’m not sure if it’ll have a lasting impact.

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It’s _ n_ idea (= nice), sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.

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It’s a neat idea, sure, but I’m not convinced it’ll change much.

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Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things, if_ _ a_ _ (= in my opinion).

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Wouldn’t make much of a difference in the grand scheme of things, if you ask me.

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It's just an **advertising g\_**. It's not real life! (= рекламный трюк)
It's just an **advertising gimmick**. It's not real life! /ˈɡɪmɪk/
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Although details of his career remain largely unknown, his highly individualistic works **made a lasting impact** on 20th-century Chinese art. (= имели долгосрочный эффект, оказали большое влияние )
Although details of his career remain largely unknown, his highly individualistic works **made a lasting impact** on 20th-century Chinese art.
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For many kids, computers are indeed **\_ o\_ a distraction t\_ (= скорее)** a learning opportunity.
For many kids, computers are indeed **more of a distraction than** a learning opportunity. /dɪˈstrækʃn/
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**It's l\_ \_** many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art. (= **probable or expected**)
**It's likely that** many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art.
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**\_ b\_** they'd take out their phones to snap a picture! (= **уверен; готов спорить, что**)
**I bet** they'd take out their phones to snap a picture!
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**It \_'\_ s\_ \_** if this trend caught on globally in the next few years. (= **не удивлюсь, если**)
**It wouldn't surprise me** if this trend caught on globally in the next few years.
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It wouldn't surprise me if this **trend c\_ \_** globally in the next few years. (= if it **became fashionable or popular**)
It wouldn't surprise me if this **trend caught on** globally in the next few years.
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In places with frequent rain, the art **\_ b\_ \_** become a common sight. (= **certain or extremely likely to happen**, **наверняка** станет)
In places with frequent rain, the art **is bound to** become a common sight.
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**It's q\_ p\_ \_** after seeing it a few times, some people might just walk past without noticing. (= **вполне возможно, что**)
**It's quite possible that** after seeing it a few times, some people might just walk past without noticing. -
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**\_’\_ d\_ \_ \_ wh\_ this is l\_ \_ become** a major trend in cities. (= **трудно сказать, велика ли вероятность, что...**)
**It’s difficult to say whether this is likely to** become a major trend in cities.
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**There's \_ w\_** the effect would remain the same after someone's seen it multiple times. (= **этого точно не произойдет**)
**There's no way** the effect would remain the same after someone's seen it multiple times.
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Honestly, **\_ g\_ \_ \_ g\_ \_ m\_**. Art trends can be so unpredictable! (= **I have no way of knowing exactly what happened or what will happen**, **я знаю не больше вашего**)
Honestly, **your guess is as good as mine**. Art trends can be so unpredictable!
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It’s difficult to say whether this is likely to become a major trend in cities. **\_'\_ s\_ \_ c\_ \_ e\_ w\_.** (= **я бы сказал, что события могут принять любой оборот**)
It’s difficult to say whether this is likely to become a major trend in cities. **I'd say it could go either way.** /ˈaɪ.ðər/ OR /ˈiː.ðər/
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**It's h\_ u\_ \_** such an innovative idea would go unnoticed. People would certainly talk about it. (= **очень маловероятно, что...** = **велика вероятность, что не...**)
**It's highly unlikely that** such an innovative idea would go unnoticed. People would certainly talk about it.
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**There's \_ w\_** it would have the same impact in dry regions since it wouldn't be activated as often.
**There's no way** it would have the same impact in dry regions since it wouldn't be activated as often.
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**\_ \_ l\_**, the art would be more appreciated in cities that rarely see rain. (=**по всей вероятности**)
**In all likelihood**, the art would be more appreciated in cities that rarely see rain.
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**Ch\_ \_**, people would be more surprised to see it in a desert city than somewhere like Seattle. (=**it is likely**, **скорее всего**)
**Chances are**, people would be more surprised to see it in a desert city than somewhere like Seattle.
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A: We have to get out of here right now. Any suggestion on which way to go next? B: **\_ g\_ \_ \_ g\_ \_ m\_.** (= **I have no idea, just like you**)
A: We have to get out of here right now. Any suggestion on which way to go next? B: **Your guess is as good as mine.**
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Suddenly our crazy flavours **c\_ o\_** (= **became fashionable and popular**) and the whole thing just took off (= все понеслось, стало набирать обороты).
Suddenly our crazy flavours **caught on** and the whole thing just took off.
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**Ch\_ \_** you've never heard of Preston Thomas Tucker, dreamer, inventor, visionary. (=**it is likely**, **скорее всего**)
**Chances are** you've never heard of Preston Thomas Tucker, dreamer, inventor, visionary.
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I saw that he genuinely cared for her, very much, but as I turned it over and over in my mind I realized **it c\_ g\_ e\_ w\_**. (= **события могут принять любой оборот**)
I saw that he genuinely cared for her, very much, but as I turned it over and over in my mind I realized **it could go either way**. /ˈaɪ.ðər/ OR /ˈiː.ðər/
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If I remove it, I'm simply removing a dead organ and **I\_ a\_ l\_** Tracy will lead a normal, healthy life. (= **вероятнее всего**)
If I remove it, I'm simply removing a dead organ and **in all likelihood** Tracy will lead a normal, healthy life.