Future Predictions, Degrees of Probability, Artificial Intelligence, Space Exploration & Writing About Future Trends (E12.4)

Örnekler

1. Örnek 1Rewrite the following sentence using 'be likely to' and 'be unlikely to': 'Perhaps electric planes will replace short-haul flights, but they probably won't replace transoceanic flights soon.'

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   'Electric planes are likely to replace short-haul flights, but they are unlikely to replace transoceanic flights soon.' (Olumlu olasılık için 'are likely to + V1', düşük olasılık için 'are unlikely to + V1' kullanılır.)

2. Örnek 2What is the grammatical difference in word order between 'definitely/probably' in affirmative (positive) and negative future sentences?

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   Olumlu gelecek zaman cümlelerinde kesinlik zarfları 'will' yardımcı fiilinden sonra gelir (They will definitely/probably succeed). Olumsuz cümlelerde ise 'won't' (will not) kısaltmasından önce gelir (They definitely/probably won't succeed).

3. Örnek 3Explain the meaning of 'autonomous vehicles' and state one advantage and one disadvantage of this future trend.

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   'Autonomous vehicles' insan sürücüye ihtiyaç duymadan sensörler ve yapay zekâ yazılımlarıyla hareket eden sürücüsüz araçlardır. En önemli avantajı insan kaynaklı trafik kazalarını azaltması (reducing human error), dezavantajı ise siber saldırı riski ve profesyonel şoförler için iş kaybıdır.

4. Örnek 4Combine the two sentences using an appropriate contrast linker: 'Artificial intelligence increases productivity in factories. Many manual workers are worried about losing their jobs.'

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   'Artificial intelligence increases productivity in factories; however, many manual workers are worried about losing their jobs.' veya 'Although artificial intelligence increases productivity in factories, many manual workers are worried about losing their jobs.'

5. Örnek 5Complete the sentence with the correct future form: 'By the time we reach the year 2060, space agencies ___ (establish) the first permanent research base on Mars.'

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   'will have established' (Future Perfect Tense). 'By the time + Simple Present / By 2060' ifadesi gelecekte belirli bir noktadan önce tamamlanmış olacak bir eylemi gösterdiği için 'will have + V3' kullanılır.

6. Örnek 6What does 'be bound to' express when making future predictions? Give an example about renewable energy.

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   'Be bound to + V1' gelecekte gerçekleşmesi kaçınılmaz olan, çok yüksek kesinlik taşıyan durumları ifade eder. Örnek: 'Due to climate change, solar and wind power are bound to become our primary energy sources.'

Soruları çözün; her cevaptan sonra doğru mu yanlış mı olduğunu hemen göreceksiniz.

1. 1Choose the option that has the closest meaning to the given sentence: 'It is almost certain that quantum computers will revolutionize data encryption in the near future.'

   AQuantum computers are unlikely to change data encryption in the near future.BQuantum computers are bound to revolutionize data encryption in the near future.CQuantum computers might have a minor effect on data encryption in the past.DQuantum computers probably won't revolutionize data encryption anytime soon.EQuantum computers were supposed to change data encryption decades ago.

2. 2Read the sentence and choose the correct word order: 'Commercial space travel is still extremely expensive, so ordinary citizens ___ afford a ticket to orbit in the next five years.'

   Awon't probablyBprobably willCprobably won'tDare bound toEdefinitely will

3. 3Choose the appropriate vocabulary item to complete the sentence: 'Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered several ___ exoplanets that have liquid water and suitable atmospheric temperatures.'

   AhabitableBobsoleteCmaliciousDartificialEExhausted

4. 4Which linking word best completes the following paragraph from an opinion essay? 'Smart home systems offer great convenience and energy savings for families. ___, they can make households vulnerable to cyber attacks if strong security protocols are not used.'

   AFurthermoreBConsequentlyCIn addition to thisDOn the other handEAs a result

5. 5

   • The structure 'be likely to + V1' is used to express that something will probably happen in the future.DoğruYanlış
   • In negative predictions, adverbs like 'definitely' and 'probably' are placed after 'won't' (e.g., won't probably).DoğruYanlış
   • 'Autonomous vehicles' refers to self-driving cars and trucks that operate without human intervention.DoğruYanlış
   • Linking words such as 'Moreover' and 'Furthermore' are used to show strong contrast between two opposing ideas.DoğruYanlış
   • The phrase 'In conclusion' or 'To sum up' is typically used at the beginning of the final paragraph of an essay.DoğruYanlış

6. 6

   Soldan bir öğeye, sonra sağdaki eşine dokunun.

   be bound toartificial intelligencehabitableautonomouson the other hand

   Suitable or good enough to live in (especially regarding planets or environments)Certain or extremely likely to happen; unavoidable in the futureComputer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligenceCapable of operating independently without direct human controlA transition phrase used to introduce a contrasting point of view

7. 7

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   1. With rapid advances in biotechnology, 3D-printed organs are to save thousands of lives in the future.
   2. By the year 2050, astronauts will built the first permanent lunar station.
   3. Many factories use learning algorithms to predict equipment failures before they happen.
   4. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station experience gravity while orbiting the Earth.
   5. conclusion, technological progress brings both exciting opportunities and serious ethical responsibilities.
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8. 8Write a short structured paragraph (or outline) discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will affect education and jobs in the next 20 years, using at least two probability expressions (be likely to, be bound to, will probably) and two linking words (Furthermore, However, In conclusion).

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