Language Focus

Complete the information. Use will and a word from the box. Listen and check.

Global warming is very real to the people of the Maldives. Scientists think it's likely that-sometime this century--the island nation (1) ___ because of global warming. When ice melts, ocean levels (2) ___. This (3) ____ a huge problem for the country. On average, the islands are only 1.3 meters above sea level. Because ocean levels rise about 9 millimeters per year, experts predict that many people (4) ____ able to stay in their homes. No one knows exactly where they (5) ____, but they (6) ____ to find a new place to live. To attract attention to their problem, the government recently held a meeting underwater. The president joked that it's where they (7) ____ their meetings in the future.

Circle the correct words. 

1. There will be (less / a) drinking water in the future.

2. There will be (less / more) electric car users than there is now.

3. I think there will be (fewer / less) trees in our forests.

4. Soon, (more / a) people will travel to space.

5. There will be (the / a) rise in (the / a) sea level here.

6. (The / A) government will give (the / an) order to stop electrofishing next month.