Useful phrases

  • What do you think...?
  • Will...?
  • Why? / Why not?
  • I think... , but...
  • Maybe...
  • I am not sure...
  • It will probably...
  • That sounds possible.
  • I don't think so.
  • Maybe you're right.
  • That sounds exciting!

Look at the pictures, and agree on the future city you'd like to live in

High-tech

2

Cosy

3

Futuristic

4

Digital

5

Dynamic

1

a

warm, comfortable, and pleasant

b

b 

c

active and always changing

d

full of modern machines and smart technology

e

Match the words to their definitions

looking like the future, very modern and unusual

controlled or connected by computers and the internet

Spacious

2

Compact

3

Lively

4

Peaceful

5

Ultra-modern

1

a

small but well-organised; not taking much space

b

b 

full of life, activity, and energy

c

extremely modern, using the newest ideas and technology

d

calm and quiet, without noise or stress

e

with a lot of space to live or move comfortably

Match the words to their definitions

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1. The city is spacious/compact, with buildings close together.

2. It has many screens, so it is really cosy/high-tech.

3. Markets, music, and people make the city full of energy. It is so peaceful/lively.

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1. People move quickly on the street. It looks slow/dynamic

2. The cafe has digital/cosy screens on the walls. You can order with your phone. 

3. The building is new and full of smart technology. It is really dull/ultra-modern.

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The lunchbox is small and easy to carry. It is

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  • spacious
  • compact
  • dynamic
  • digital
  • futuristic
  • ultra-modern
  • cosy
  • peaceful

Read the situations and choose the correct word to match

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The game is full of action and fast changes. It is

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  • spacious
  • compact
  • dynamic
  • digital
  • futuristic
  • ultra-modern
  • cosy
  • peaceful

Read the situations and choose the correct word to match

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You can walk, turn around, and play in the room. It is

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  • spacious
  • compact
  • dynamic
  • digital
  • futuristic
  • ultra-modern
  • cosy
  • peaceful

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This place makes you feel warm, safe, and happy. It is

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  • spacious
  • compact
  • dynamic
  • digital
  • futuristic
  • ultra-modern
  • cosy
  • peaceful

Use new words to describe the pictures

  • cosy

  • high-tech

  • dynamic

  • ultra-modern

  • digital

  • spacious

  • compact

  • peaceful

  • lively

  • futuristic

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2

3

4

Watch the video

1. Lina did her homework before falling asleep.

True

False

False

True

2. When Lina fell asleep, she had a dream of a futuristic city.

False

True

True

False

3. The girl saw flying vehicles and glowing buildings. 

True

False

True

False

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4. Lina did a project based on her dream.

False

True

False

True

Dear future friends,

Today, our cities are dynamic and full of energy, and life is completely high-tech. Some homes are spacious, while others are small but cosy, and almost everything around us is digital. People move quickly, cars are smart, and there is always something new to discover.

In 100 years, I believe life will be very different. People will live in futuristic, ultra-modern cities where everything is connected. Homes may be compact, but they will be smart and comfortable, adapting to every person’s needs. Streets might be calm and clean, with flying vehicles and parks everywhere. Every day life might feel calmer, yet even more exciting.

I hope your world is peaceful, safe, and full of new ideas, where people are kind to each other, and life is filled with joy, friendship, and exciting discoveries.

Best wishes,
Lina

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Main body

Greeting

Ending

Dear future friends,

Today, our cities are dynamic and full of energy, and life is completely high-tech. Some homes are spacious, while others are small but cozy, and almost everything around us is digital. People move quickly, cars are smart, and there is always something new to discover.

In 100 years, I believe life will be very different. People will live in futuristic, ultra-modern cities where everything is connected.

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Main body 

Ending

Beginning

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Dear future friends,

In 100 years, I believe life will be very different. People will live in futuristic, ultra-modern cities where everything is connected.

Today, our cities are dynamic and full of energy, and life is completely high-tech. Some homes are spacious, while others are small but cosy, and almost everything around us is digital. People move quickly, cars are smart, and there is always something new to discover.

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Greeting

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In 100 years, I believe life will be very different. People will live in futuristic, ultra-modern cities where everything is connected. Homes may be compact, but they will be incredibly smart and comfortable, adapting to every person’s needs. Streets might be calm and clean, with flying vehicles and parks everywhere. Every day life might feel calmer, yet even more exciting.

I hope your world is peaceful, safe, and full of new ideas, where people are kind to each other, and life is filled with joy, friendship, and exciting discoveries.

Ending

Main body 

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Ending

Greeting

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Homes may be compact, but they will be incredibly smart and comfortable, adapting to every person’s needs. Streets might be calm and clean, with flying vehicles and parks everywhere. Everyday life might feel calmer, yet even more exciting.

I hope your world is peaceful, safe, and full of new ideas. I hope people are kind to each other, and and that your world is full of joy, friendship, and exciting discoveries.

Best wishes,
Lina

Beginning

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We use 'Dear... ,' to

greet the person we are writing to

give your opinion about something

say goodbye at the end of a letter

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I believe (that)...

In our time, ...

Best wishes, ...

Nowadays, ...

Beginning

Today, ...

Nowadays, ...

In our time, ...

Main body

I believe (that)...

I hope (that)...

Life may / might be...

Ending

Best wishes, …

Kind regards, …

With love, ...

Kind regards, … 

Today, ...

With love, ...

I hope (that)...

Life may / might be...

might

In

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1. ... future friends,

2. ..., people can travel in many ways, but the transport is often slow and crowded.
3. ... our ..., many people spend hours in traffic.

4. Transport ... become fast and digital in the future.

5. I ... that new technology will create futuristic and cosy vehicles for everyone.

6. ... ..., Anna.

Nowadays

Dear

Kind

time

regards

hope

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                         future friends, 

                                , people can travel to space, but it’s still difficult and expensive. Space missions are high-tech and full of new technology, but they can feel risky and tiring. 

    I                         space travel might become easier and more comfortable in the future. 

D

N

b

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People                   choose to live in compact space stations or even on other planets. The future of space might be dynamic and ultra-modern, but also calm and cosy.

    I                    space will be full of new planets to explore, bright ships, and really exciting cities.

    With                   ,

    Max

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h

m

l

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Useful phrases:

Useful phrases:

  • Dear... ,
  • Today, …
  • Nowadays, …
  • In our time, …
  • I believe / I hope (that) …
  • ... may / might...
  • Best wishes, ...
  • Kind regards, ...
  • With love, ...

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