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6D
a
We can use the modal verbs
and
may
to say that something is possible.
b
We can also use
+ adverb
or adjective to express degrees of probability.
c
Probably
,
definitely
and
go after
will
but before
won’t
.
d
Perhaps
and
go before the
subject +
will
.
Reference and practice 6.4
Workbook page 115
11
Rewrite the sentences. Use the words in brackets.
1
It’s very likely that I’ll earn lots of money. (definitely)
2
It’s possible that I won’t own a big house. (probably)
3
I’ll probably have a dog or a cat. (may)
4
I might buy a motorbike instead of a car. (possible)
5
I’m sure that I won’t live in another country. (certainly)
6
It’s possible that I’ll marry someone from my school.
(maybe)
7
I might not go to university. (perhaps)
8
But perhaps I’ll write a book of poetry! (might)
12
SPEAKING 
Work in pairs. Which of the sentences
in exercises 10 and 11 might be true for you? Give
reasons for your answers.
Vocabulary bank
School: compound nouns page 139
Glossary
* in his mind’s eye = in his imagination
* clinging to = holding on tightly to
* longed to = wanted to
* drab = dull
* stranglehold = complete control over someone
* fade away = disappear
Expressing probability
10
Read these students’ life goals. Study the phrases in
blue. Then complete the diagram and the rules.
1
I
will probably
travel to other countries. I’d like to visit
America.
2
Perhaps
/
Maybe
I
will
learn to drive. I
might
/
may
buy a
car, too.
3
I
definitely
/
certainly won’t
get married or have
children.
4
I
will definitely
/
certainly
learn another language.
5
It’s
possible
that I
will
find a good job.
0%
very unlikely
very likely
100%
50%
I
will probably
travel to other countries.
4
Then halfway through his final term
he took ill and never returned.
He never got to that place on the map
Where the green leaves of the orange trees burned.
5
The maps were redrawn on the classroom wall;
His name forgotten, he faded away*.
But a lesson he never knew he taught
Is with me to this day.
6
I travel to where the green leaves burn,
To where the ocean’s glass-clear and blue,
To places our teacher taught me to love –
And which he never knew.