Ejercicio 1
1. A: I never have any energy, so I can never do anything except
work. I sleep all weekends, so don’t tell me to get more rest. What
do you think I should do?
• B: Have you considered talking to your doctor about your
fatigue? There might be an underlying medical reason for
your lack of energy.
2. A: My problem is a constant backache. I don’t know what to do to
get rid of it. If someone give me a massage, but it didn’t really
help.
• B: Maybe you could try over-the-counter pain relievers like
ibuprofen or naproxen to help manage the pain.
3. A: My doctor told me to get more exercise. She strongly
recommended swimming, but I find swimming so boring! I hate all
sports.
• B: Maybe you could try joining a fitness class with a friend or
family member. Having someone to exercise with can make
it more fun.
4. A: I’m very sociable, and I have great difficulty saying no. I end up
doing things every night of the week – going to parties, clubs, the
movies. I’m so tired all the time!
• B: Maybe you could try learning to say no politely but firmly.
You don’t have to justify yourself or feel guilty about
declining an invitation.
5. A: I like to be a good neighbor, but the woman next door drives me
crazy. She’s always knocking on my door to chat. And whenever I
go out into the yard, she goes into her yard and talks for hours!
• B: What about trying to establish some boundaries with your
neighbor? You could suggest specific times when you’re
available to chat.
Ejercicios 2
**1. What will or won’t you be doing in ten years? (Use the future
continuous.)**
* Example 1: I’ll be working as a software engineer in a big tech
company.
* Example 2: I won’t be living in a big city anymore. I’ll be enjoying the
peace of the countryside.
**2. How will cities of the future be different? (Use will)**
* Example 1: Cities will be more sustainable, with lots of green spaces
and renewable energy sources.
* Example 2: People will be using more public transportation and fewer
private cars.
**3. How will life in small villages in your country have changed in the
next 20 years? (Use the future perfect)**
* Example 1: In 20 years, many small villages will have become popular
tourist destinations.
* Example 2: By 2040, most villages will have access to high-speed
internet.
**4. How do you think the world’s weather will change during this
century? (Use will)**
* Example 1: The sea levels will rise, and many coastal cities will be
underwater.
* Example 2: There will be more extreme weather events, like hurricanes
and droughts.
**5. What advances will scientists have made by 2050? (Use the future
perfect)**
* Example 1: Scientists will have found a cure for cancer.
* Example 2: By 2050, we will have colonized Mars.
Ejercicios 3
Exercise 7:
Prompt: Think of four more ways that technology will affect how we live and work
in the next 20 years.
Here are some possible answers:
1. Robots will be cleaning our homes. (This one is already provided.)
2. Most people will work from home.
3. We will have self-driving cars.
4. Virtual reality will be a common part of our daily lives.
5. Artificial intelligence will be used to make many important decisions.
You can replace these suggestions with your own ideas.
Exercise 8:
Prompt: Write two paragraphs about one of these topics or a topic of your choice.
In the first paragraph, describe how one of these will be in the second paragraph,
describe how you think the future will be.
Here's an example using the topic of "health":
In the past, healthcare was often limited to basic treatments and surgeries. People
relied heavily on traditional medicines and remedies. Diseases like smallpox and
polio were common and deadly. Advances in medical research and technology
have significantly improved healthcare. For example, the development of vaccines
has eradicated many diseases, and antibiotics have revolutionized the treatment of
infections.
In the future, I believe that technology will continue to transform healthcare. We
can expect to see personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to an
individual's genetic makeup. Artificial intelligence will be used to diagnose diseases
more accurately and quickly. Additionally, wearable devices will monitor our health
in real-time, allowing us to prevent illnesses before they become serious.
You can choose a different topic and follow a similar structure:
Music: In the past, music was primarily consumed through physical formats
like vinyl records and cassette tapes. Today, digital music streaming
services allow us to access millions of songs instantly. In the future, I believe
that music will become even more immersive, with virtual reality experiences
allowing us to attend concerts from the comfort of our homes.
Space exploration: In the past, space exploration was limited to
government-funded programs. Today, private companies are playing a major
role in space exploration. In the future, I believe that space tourism will
become a reality, and humans will establish permanent settlements on other
planets.
Ejercicios 4
