General English Level 4 Version 2.1 © 2004 acl Pty Ltd GELEV4 Unit 03 Topic 05.doc Look They're bound to They are sure to I bet they I expect that they They will probably They are probably going to I think they're going I think they will It's likely that they will It's probable that they will There's a chance that they will win the game. More sure Less sure Examples Listen to the examples. 1. I know your team is really strong, but there's a chance they may lose this time. 2. What do you predict the result will be? 3. Our team is sure to win tonight. 4. I'm bound to see him at the game, we have seats in the same row. 5. I bet you can't throw the ball farther than me. WRITING 03 Making predictions In this activity you practise writing about the future. 1. Look at the pictures. 2. Make a prediction about the future for each picture. You can use any of the expressions below and write about any year in the future. 3. Write down your predictions. • …bound to….. • …sure to …… • I bet ………… • I expect ……. • …will probably • ..is probably going to • I think _______ will …. • It’s likely …….. • It’s probable ….. • There’s a chance 109