Not on the grammar test but part of the speaking test … Unit 12 Not on the grammar test but part of the speaking test …

Before you begin … p117 Which of these things do you think you are going to do in the next 5 years? How sure are you? (consider how you are feeling/ thinking about the situation) I will … I think I’ll probably … Maybe I’ll … I am going to… (talk about plans or decisions already made or in progress or predictions ) I may … I might…

P 118 Paul says it’ll be expensive to go to Europe. He’s sure about that. Laura thinks she probably won’t get a promotion. She’s 95% certain her boss will say no. Christy says she may study for a master’s degree. She’s not sure though. Laura says she might look for a better job. She says it’s possible. Joe says he’s going to retire next June. He’s already decided. Will / won’t Sure or certain (100%) could Less certain than will May or may not Less certain than could Might or might not Less certain than May. Going to Decision made / plan.

Talking about your future. What are you going to do at the end of semester? What will you do after graduating? Do you have any plans to travel or do something exciting? Are you planning on getting married early? How many children do you want? Where do you think you will be living in 10 years? What will you be doing? Do you have a “bucket list” of things you want to achieve in your life? What do you want your epitaph (burial note) to say?

Prediction Vs. reality. Think of your first impression of your partner (before you met them) Impression When I first saw you I thought you (must / might / could be … / probably were ) … When I met you I realized you were … Now? I think you are …

Prediction is different from reality! Look at your partner and give an impressions of what they have been doing … You seem tired, you () have been .. You look pretty today, you () have a hot date! I guess you have been … because you look … I think I guess Probably Maybe Might Will Must have

Guessing Questions/ scenario’s How old do you think my grandfather is? The lights are on, and the door is unlocked, but no one is here. My throat is sore, I keep coughing, and I can't taste my food. I'm sick of study, I'm tired, and I can't concentrate. Where's my wallet? I had it when I left home! You’re in bed and the lights are off ... What was that noise? More Probability Ghosts exist Fortune telling is nonsense Aliens visit the earth from time to time Governments hide facts about aliens from ordinary people People can read other people’s minds You can tell someone’s personality from their blood type Conspiracy theories have some truth ... (JFK, Roswell, Moon landings, 911)

Plan a date. When ? Where? What ? Who ? I am going to ask Miss X out on a date. If we go out at night, I’ll probably take her to my favourite restaurant. I think she might like it there. After that, and if it isn’t too cold we’ll go for a walk along Gwangan beach and …