B1 Lesson 21: General Prediction + Technology 1

WARM UP

Think about technology and the future.

• Do you think driverless cars will become common in the future?
• Would you trust an autonomous vehicle? Why or why not?
• What kind of technology will change our lives the most?
• Do you think people will still need a driving licence in 50 years?
• What problems do you usually have with your internet connection?

Answer in full sentences.

VOCABULARY – TECHNOLOGY

• engineer – ingeniero/a
Example: An engineer designed the new transport system.

• autonomous – autónomo
Example: The company is developing an autonomous vehicle.

• driverless – sin conductor
Example: Many experts believe driverless cars will become common.

• licence – licencia / permiso
Example: You need a driving licence to drive a car.

• charge – cargar
Example: I need to charge my phone before leaving.

• connection – conexión
Example: The internet connection was very slow yesterday.

• display – pantalla / mostrar
Example: The display shows important information to the user.

Say each word out loud.
Think about how technology affects your daily life.

GRAMMAR – GENERAL PREDICTIONS WITH WILL

We use will to make predictions about the future when there is no specific plan.

Structure

• Subject + will + base verb

Examples

• Cars will become more intelligent.
• Technology will continue to improve.
• People will use more renewable energy.
• Driverless vehicles will become more common.

Negative Form

• Subject + will not (won't) + base verb

Examples

• People won't need cash as often in the future.
• Some jobs won't exist in fifty years.
• Drivers won't need a licence for fully autonomous cars.

Question Form

• Will + subject + base verb?

Examples

• Will robots replace workers?
• Will driverless cars be safe?
• Will technology improve education?

More Examples

• Every home will have smarter devices.
• Engineers will create more efficient batteries.
• People will charge their cars in minutes instead of hours.
• Internet connections will become faster.
• Vehicle displays will provide more information.

DIALOGUE – THE FUTURE OF TRANSPORT

Anna: Do you think driverless cars will become normal?

Mark: Yes, I think they will.

Anna: Will people still need a driving licence?

Mark: I'm not sure. They probably won't need one for fully autonomous vehicles.

Anna: What about car batteries?

Mark: I think people will charge their cars much faster in the future.

Anna: That sounds convenient.

Read again and practise.

SHORT ARTICLE

Technology is changing rapidly, and many experts believe that life will look very different in the future. Engineers are already developing autonomous and driverless vehicles that can travel without human control. Some people think drivers won't need a traditional licence in the future because computers will make fewer mistakes than humans. Vehicle displays will become more advanced and provide real-time information about traffic and safety. At the same time, battery technology will improve, allowing people to charge electric vehicles much more quickly. Internet connections will also become faster, helping smart devices communicate more efficiently. Although nobody knows exactly what the future will bring, technology will continue to transform the way we live.

Read the article twice. Focus on the use of will for predictions.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Making predictions

• I think technology will improve.
• I believe cars will become safer.
• People won't use cash as much.

Technology expressions

• an autonomous vehicle
• a driverless car
• a driving licence
• charge a battery
• internet connection problems
• a digital display

Full sentence model

• I think driverless cars will become common because engineers will continue to improve technology.

PERSONAL QUESTIONS

Answer in full sentences.

• What technology will change our lives the most in the next 20 years?
• Do you think driverless cars will be safer than human drivers? Why?
• Will people still need a driving licence in the future?
• What jobs do you think engineers will create in the future?
• How will people charge their devices in 50 years?
• Will internet connections become faster?
• What new features will future displays have?
• Which technologies won't exist anymore in the future?
• Would you travel in an autonomous vehicle? Why or why not?
• What prediction about technology do you think is most likely to come true?

HOMEWORK (WRITE & RECORD)

Writing

Write 8 predictions about the future.

• Use will in every sentence.
• Include at least 6 vocabulary words from the lesson.
• Write 2 negative predictions using won't.

Recording

Read your predictions aloud clearly.

Focus on the pronunciation of will, won't, and the technology vocabulary.