A new report on life in 2020 was published yesterday. This report predicts big changes, not just in technology but also changes in the way we liveA new report on life in 2020 was published yesterday. This report predicts big changes, not just in technology but also changes in the way we live. These are some of the predictions: - One in five fathers will be househusbands, while the mothers go out to work. - People will live near other people who have the same interests, for example, in golf villages. - There will often be three generations-grandparents, parents and children- living in the same house. - People will live until their mid-eighties, but women will still live slightly longer than men. - One in five school classes will be online through the Internet. Students will also often have video classes with a “superteacher” from another city or country. - Most workers will have short-term contracts. They will have to learn to do lots of different jobs because they will change jobs frequently. - Most people will work a twenty-five-hour week. This will usually mean working five hours a day, although some people may work three eight-hour days and have four days off. 1. 20% of fathers will stay at home and take care of their children. ………… 2. People will live near other people who like the same things. ………… 3. Men and women will live until they are 80. ………… 4. “Superteachers” will sometimes travel to give classes. ………… 5. Most workers will ………………………………………. A. work in the same job all their lives. B. have long-term contracts. C. have to learn to be able to do many jobs. D. get a lot of money. 6. The author’s main purpose in this passage is to ………………………………. A. talk about the improvements in technology. B. predict big changes in family life and work. C. enhance family traditions. D. encourage people to study harder. |