Life in the Future
Leah asks her friend, Josh, to help her with some ideas for a project…
Josh: Hi, Leah! How are you?
Leah: Hi, Josh. I’m doing good. I’m working on a project about what our living spaces might
be like in the future. Do you have time to help me with some ideas?
Josh: Yes – no problem… Well, I think that our future homes will be greener and more
environmentally friendly because of climate change and the level of air pollution which is
rising very quickly.
Leah: So, do you think houses and flats will stay the same?
Josh: No, I don’t think we’ll just have regular houses and flats… I think there will be
skyscrapers with many levels filled with plants inside and outside to help reduce air pollution.
Leah: Maybe you’re right… Our planet is likely to be over-populated and living space will
be limited.
Josh: Also, I think that because of technological innovations, everything at home will be
controlled by technology! People in the future will give voice commands to their smart
houses and electrical appliances.
Leah: That sounds amazing! Thanks Josh - you’re a life saver! I was struggling to think of
ideas, but you’ve helped me so much. Now, I need to go and write these ideas down…
Josh: No problem. Good luck with your project!
PHRASAL VERBS
Phrasal verb | Meaning | Example sentence | Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
To set about | To start to do something. |
| Future |
To look ahead | To think about what might happen in the future. | I’m trying to look ahead to see how I can expand the business. | Future |
To think ahead | To think about what might happen in the future | It’s time to think ahead and plan what we are going to do this year. | Future |
To carry something
out
| To do or complete something | I’m planning to carry out more research on digital technology for learning. | Future |
To look forward to | To be exciting about something that is going to happen. | I’m really looking forward to going on holiday this summer. | Future |