[Unit 5A] Talking about plans

Question 1

I’ll definitely go abroad for vacation _ _ _ (= когда-нибудь) next year.

Answer 1

I’ll definitely go abroad for vacation at some point next year.

Question 2

I definitely won’t sell our house a_ s_ (= in the foreseeable future).

Answer 2

I definitely won’t sell our house anytime soon.

Question 3

I’ll definitely take an AI course _ _ _ f_ months. (= в ближайшие несколько месяцев)

Answer 3

I’ll definitely take an AI course in the next few months.

Question 4

[add ‘ещё’]
I probably won’t retire for at least 20 years.

Answer 4

I probably won’t retire for at least another 20 years.

Question 5

[add ‘probably’]

He won’t retire for another five years.

Answer 5

He probably won’t retire for another five years.

Word order: probably / definitely / certainly / likely + won’t

Question 6

[add ‘likely’]

We’ll buy an electric car within the next couple of years.

Answer 6

We’ll likely buy an electric car within the next couple of years.

Word order: will + likely / definitely / certainly / probably

Question 7

I’ll probably apply for a promotion _ _ p_ next year.

= когда-нибудь, в какой-то момент

Answer 7

I’ll probably apply for a promotion at some point next year.

Question 8

We’ll probably move to a bigger apartment _ _ n_ future (= в ближайшем будущем), especially with the baby on the way.

Answer 8

We’ll probably move to a bigger apartment in the near future, especially with the baby on the way.

Question 9

I definitely won’t change my career path _ _ _ future (в обозримом будущем) —I love what I’m doing now.

Answer 9

I definitely won’t change my career path in the foreseeable future—I love what I’m doing now.

/fɔːˈsiːəbl/

also: for the foreseeable future

Question 10

I’ll probably start my own business o_ _ _ (= когда я закончу) my MBA.

Answer 10

I’ll probably start my own business once I finish my MBA.

once + present simple
or
once + present perfect

Question 11

My son is planning to take a gap year before _ (go) to university, but he hasn’t decided where he’ll go yet.

Answer 11

My son is planning to take a gap year before going to university, but he hasn’t decided where he’ll go yet.

before/after + ing

Question 12

We’ll likely buy an electric car within the next couple of years, g_ (учитывая) how things are progressing with the environment.

Answer 12

We’ll likely buy an electric car within the next couple of years, given how things are progressing with the environment.

Question 13

We definitely won’t sell our house anytime soon, a_ (= because) the market isn’t great right now.

Answer 13

We definitely won’t sell our house anytime soon, as the market isn’t great right now.

Question 14

I’ll most likely pick up a new hobby _ _ next few months—I’ve been thinking about learning pottery.

Answer 14

I’ll most likely pick up a new hobby in the next few months—I’ve been thinking about learning pottery.

Question 15

I might relocate abroad in the next few years, but nothing is _ _ stone yet. (= things can easily change)

Answer 15

I might relocate abroad in the next few years, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Question 16

[add grammar]
I / probably / take a sabbatical / next couple years / , but I not decide when exactly.

Answer 16

I’ll probably take a sabbatical in the next couple of years, but I haven’t decided when exactly.

Question 17

[add grammar]

We likely go on a long vacation some point next year, but it still up air.

Answer 17

We’ll likely go on a long vacation at some point next year, but it’s still up in the air.

Question 18

I might launch my own business within the next five years, but it’s all still t_ (= not certain, not set in stone).

Answer 18

I might launch my own business within the next five years, but it’s all still tentative.

/ˈtentətɪv/

Question 19

[add grammar]

We probably renovate the kitchen some point this year, but we wait for the right time.

Answer 19

We’ll probably renovate the kitchen at some point this year, but we’re waiting for the right time.

Question 20

[add grammar]
I may take a coding course near future, though I need to check my schedule first.

Answer 20

I may take a coding course in the near future, though I need to check my schedule first.

Question 21

[add grammar]

I’ll probably consider changing jobs in coming months, but nothing set stone yet.

Answer 21

I’ll probably consider changing jobs in the coming months, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Question 22

[add grammar]
We probably adopt a pet w_ next year, but we still discuss which one.

Answer 22

We’ll probably adopt a pet within the next year, but we’re still discussing which one.

Question 23

They won’t probably get married _ another few years—they focused on their careers right now.

Answer 23

They probably won’t get married for another few years—they’re focused on their careers right now.

Question 24

We most certainly won’t move to a new city for at least another year, given our current work c_ (= things we’ve planned / promised to do).

Answer 24

We most certainly won’t move to a new city for at least another year, given our current work commitments.

Question 25

They’ll probably renovate the house later this year, but it **depends \_ their \_ (= зависит от их бюджета, средств)**.

Answer 25

They’ll probably renovate the house later this year, but it **depends on their budget**.

Question 26

I’ll likely buy a house **once I \_ (save)** enough for the down payment.

Answer 26

I’ll likely buy a house **once I’ve saved** enough for the down payment. or: once I save

Question 27

I’ll most certainly double-check the contract **before \_ (sign)** it.

Answer 27

I’ll most certainly double-check the contract before sign**ing** it. or: before **I sign**

Question 28

He’ll most certainly look for a new job **once** his contract **\_ (end)** next year.

Answer 28

He’ll most certainly look for a new job **once** his contract **ends** next year. or: **once** his contract **has ended** once / after / before / when / if + present simple or present perfect

Question 29

I’ll definitely need to replace my laptop in the next few months—**it / start to / slow down.**

Answer 29

I’ll definitely need to replace my laptop in the next few months—**it’s starting to** slow down.

Question 30

**We’re likely \_ stay** in our current apartment for another couple of years before we think about moving.

Answer 30

**We’re likely to stay** in our current apartment for another couple of years before we think about moving.