Unit 8 : life in the future
Lesson 45: Speaking
CHINESE ASTRONAUTS LAND ON MARS
25th October, 2099
By the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
Unit 8: Life in the future-Speaking- Task 1
NEW MOON CITY OPENED
The third city on the moon was declared open yesterday.
The new city has a population of over 200,000 people- 16th may, 2089

By the end of the 21st century,
a new moon city will have opened.
THE COLD WAR ENDS
Scientist have found a for the common cold
4th September, 2099

By the end of the 21st century, scientists will have found a cure for a common cold.
150th BIRTHDAY PARTY!
Oldest world citizen celebrated his 150th birthday yesterday.
2nd July, 2087
By the end of the 21st century, an oldest man will have held his 150th birthday party.
Holiday resort
on Jupiter
Vietnam tourism welcomes
the fiftieth holiday-maker back from Jupiter.
12th April, 2098
By the end of the 21st century, people will have built holiday resorts on Jupiter.
CARS ON SEA WATER
At last, the first car running on sea water was finished yesterday.
9th August, 2087
By the end of the 21st century, cars will have run on sea water.
Unit 8: Life in the future-Speaking- Task 2
Eg: By the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
A: I think it’s very unlikely that by the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
B: Why do you think so?
A: Because it’s too far from the earth.

A: I think it’s very likely that by the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
B: Why do you think so?
A: Because of the developments of science and technology.

Giving opinion :
Unit 8: Life in the future-Speaking-Task 2
Work in pairs:
A: I think it’s very unlikely that by the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
B: Why do you think so?
A: Because it’s too far from the earth.

A: I think it’s very likely that by the end of the 21st century, Chinese astronauts will have landed on Mars.
B: Why do you think so?
A: Because of the developments of science and technology.

Model:
A: What do you think life will be like in a hundred years from now?
B: Maybe, there will have been no offices.
A: Why?
B: Because people will have worked at home on computers linked to a head office.
Unit 8: Life in the future-Speaking-Task 3
Making predictions:
Homework:
Imagine your life in ten years. Say at least five sentences about yourself and your family.



Goodbye!