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

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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, ….

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

Question 8

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.

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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.

Answer 11

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/

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

/wɜːθ/

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

/ɪˈnɪʃəli/

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

/kənˈvɪnst/

Question 18

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

Answer 18

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

/ˈnɒvlti/

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

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.

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

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/

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

/ˈɡɪmɪk/

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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

Question 25

It's just an **advertising g\_**. It's not real life! (= рекламный трюк)

Answer 25

It's just an **advertising gimmick**. It's not real life! /ˈɡɪmɪk/

Question 26

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 )

Answer 26

Although details of his career remain largely unknown, his highly individualistic works **made a lasting impact** on 20th-century Chinese art.

Question 27

For many kids, computers are indeed **\_ o\_ a distraction t\_ (= скорее)** a learning opportunity.

Answer 27

For many kids, computers are indeed **more of a distraction than** a learning opportunity. /dɪˈstrækʃn/

Question 28

**It's l\_ \_** many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art. (= **probable or expected**)

Answer 28

**It's likely that** many would pause for a moment to enjoy the sudden appearance of the art.

Question 29

**\_ b\_** they'd take out their phones to snap a picture! (= **уверен; готов спорить, что**)

Answer 29

**I bet** they'd take out their phones to snap a picture!

Question 30

**It \_'\_ s\_ \_** if this trend caught on globally in the next few years. (= **не удивлюсь, если**)

Answer 30

**It wouldn't surprise me** if this trend caught on globally in the next few years.

Question 31

It wouldn't surprise me if this **trend c\_ \_** globally in the next few years. (= if it **became fashionable or popular**)

Answer 31

It wouldn't surprise me if this **trend caught on** globally in the next few years.

Question 32

In places with frequent rain, the art **\_ b\_ \_** become a common sight. (= **certain or extremely likely to happen**, **наверняка** станет)

Answer 32

In places with frequent rain, the art **is bound to** become a common sight.

Question 33

**It's q\_ p\_ \_** after seeing it a few times, some people might just walk past without noticing. (= **вполне возможно, что**)

Answer 33

**It's quite possible that** after seeing it a few times, some people might just walk past without noticing. -

Question 34

**\_’\_ d\_ \_ \_ wh\_ this is l\_ \_ become** a major trend in cities. (= **трудно сказать, велика ли вероятность, что...**)

Answer 34

**It’s difficult to say whether this is likely to** become a major trend in cities.

Question 35

**There's \_ w\_** the effect would remain the same after someone's seen it multiple times. (= **этого точно не произойдет**)

Answer 35

**There's no way** the effect would remain the same after someone's seen it multiple times.

Question 36

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**)

Answer 36

Honestly, **your guess is as good as mine**. Art trends can be so unpredictable!

Question 37

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**)

Answer 37

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/

Question 38

**It's h\_ u\_ \_** such an innovative idea would go unnoticed. People would certainly talk about it. (= **очень маловероятно, что...** = **велика вероятность, что не...**)

Answer 38

**It's highly unlikely that** such an innovative idea would go unnoticed. People would certainly talk about it.

Question 39

**There's \_ w\_** it would have the same impact in dry regions since it wouldn't be activated as often.

Answer 39

**There's no way** it would have the same impact in dry regions since it wouldn't be activated as often.

Question 40

**\_ \_ l\_**, the art would be more appreciated in cities that rarely see rain. (=**по всей вероятности**)

Answer 40

**In all likelihood**, the art would be more appreciated in cities that rarely see rain.

Question 41

**Ch\_ \_**, people would be more surprised to see it in a desert city than somewhere like Seattle. (=**it is likely**, **скорее всего**)

Answer 41

**Chances are**, people would be more surprised to see it in a desert city than somewhere like Seattle.

Question 42

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**)

Answer 42

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.**

Question 43

Suddenly our crazy flavours **c\_ o\_** (= **became fashionable and popular**) and the whole thing just took off (= все понеслось, стало набирать обороты).

Answer 43

Suddenly our crazy flavours **caught on** and the whole thing just took off.

Question 44

**Ch\_ \_** you've never heard of Preston Thomas Tucker, dreamer, inventor, visionary. (=**it is likely**, **скорее всего**)

Answer 44

**Chances are** you've never heard of Preston Thomas Tucker, dreamer, inventor, visionary.

Question 45

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**)

Answer 45

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/

Question 46

If I remove it, I'm simply removing a dead organ and **I\_ a\_ l\_** Tracy will lead a normal, healthy life. (= **вероятнее всего**)

Answer 46

If I remove it, I'm simply removing a dead organ and **in all likelihood** Tracy will lead a normal, healthy life.