‘Evarise 25 Unie 16) Expressing probability Use language from the following tables to discuss the probability of the events below. Introducing a personal opinion Introducing a more impersonal opinion Ti think/don't think ... It seemsfappears | | Ubelieve ‘There seems to be [In my opinion/view ‘They/people say ... iblefprobable/likely quite possible quite/very/highly probablellikely that X will happen. rather/veryfhighly unlikely rather/very/highly likely/unlikely to happen. Adverbs: certainly/definitely/probably/possibl certainly/definitely pecker ie Light possibility/chance/prospect | ‘ ofX happening. strong/90% probability aeberr pe is (very) little possibility/chance/prospect isn’t much likelihood possibility/chance ey 4, see ey “ad |The Prospectlikelinond _ 9°% bappening remote/small/sight. Questions | atisthe Possibility/chance ‘of X happening? | Whatis the rospectilikelihood: that X will happen? Other expressions * Inall probability, Leeds United will win the eup. (very probable) | © There's every possibility that the economy will improve before long. (very probable) # ies more than likely that there'll be a generat clection next year, (very probable) © There's little or no chance of finding any more survivors. (very unlikely) 1 Inyour opinion, what is the likelihood of the following events happening in the next twenty years? Give reasons for your answers. A woman will become president of the U! A cute for cancer will be found, 6 A British football team will win the World Cup. 7 Global warming will be reversed. 8 language of the USA, A non-polluting ‘green’ car will be developed. 208