Vocabulary
A small, portable electronic or wearable technological device, such as a bendy phone or smartwatch.
Gadget.
Which auxiliary verb is used to express predictions about future events or technology?
Will.
Build a future prediction sentence about smart clothing in 2050 using "will" and "useful".
Smart clothes will be very useful in 2050.
Complete the sentence: "Solar energy is clean, so it ________ (will / won't) reduce environmental pollution".
will
Spot and correct the mistake: "In 2040, self-flying vehicles will to be very popular."
"will to be" → "will be" — 'will' is followed by the base verb without 'to'.
The four core elements of marketing strategy: Product, Price, ________, and Promotion.
Place.
Which modal auxiliary verb is used to give advice or make recommendations?
Should.
Build a polite weekend invitation to go to a concert using "Would you like...".
Would you like to go to a concert on Friday?
Complete with the correct modal verb: "To avoid stress from digital hyperconnectivity, experts believe we ________ (should / have to) unplug from technology every now and then".
should
Spot and correct the mistake: "I am not sure if graphene will is cheap."
"will is" → "will be"
A substance or organism that causes an allergic reaction, identified in health and science lessons.
Allergen.
What is the difference in meaning between "don't have to" and "shouldn't"?
"Don't have to" indicates a lack of obligation/necessity, whereas "shouldn't" expresses negative advice/recommendation.
Express a strong high-certainty opinion about 3D printing replacing factories using "It's obvious that...".
It's obvious that 3D printing will replace traditional factories.
Complete with an opinion marker and modal verb: "In my ________ (view / opinion), human colonies on Mars ________ (will / won't) be technically feasible before 2050".
view/opinion and won't
Spot and correct the mistake: "You don't should work late on Friday night."
"don't should" → "shouldn't" or "should not"
A revolutionary 2D carbon material described as stronger than steel and tremendously important for future electronics.
Graphene.
What is the correct word order for a Wh- question making future predictions with "will"?
Wh- word + will + subject + verb in base form...?
Formulate a business recommendation for a food truck using "should", "reasonable prices", and "convenient location".
A food truck should set reasonable prices and choose a convenient location.
Complete with a modal and business vocabulary: "To start a food business, you ________ (have to / could) select a convenient ________ (location / brochure) and set competitive prices".
have to and location
Spot and correct the mistake: "In my summary of the scientific article, I included my personal opinion that the water purifier is amazing."
Summaries must be objective and omit personal opinions.
The accounting process of recording daily financial transactions, income, and business expenses.
Bookkeeping.
According to the Writing Tip for summarizing scientific texts, what key criteria must a summary meet regarding length and personal view?
It must be concise and objective, and it must NEVER contain personal opinions.
Combine a contrasting statement about biofuel using the connector "however" with "cyanobacteria" and "ethanol".
Fossil fuels cause heavy pollution; however, ethanol produced from cyanobacteria is much cleaner.
Complete with the modal and technical term: "Scientists believe that ingestible polymer devices ________ (could / couldn't) deliver chemotherapy without causing severe side ________ (effects / affect)".
could and effects.
Spot and correct the mistake: "Roger don't have to hire an accountant because he doesn't know bookkeeping."
"don't have to" → "has to" or "needs to" — he needs/has to hire an accountant because he lacks bookkeeping skills.