I am fearful that we are moving in the direction of a 'world government.' I believe that this is what the Obama administration is working towards. And trade unions will become stronger, not weaker. Yes, we will probably start using cash less and less. With the slowdown in population growth - especially in Europe - perhaps there won't be an official retirement age. However, this depends on if certain jobs become mechanized. As the 'baby boomers' (that's me) get older, there should be more of a demand for health care workers. And, yes, in many countries of the world water is already more valuable than oil! That is why there is a big push for desalinization. Living and working in space? Maybe; but I wouldn't want to do it!
Chaya --- On Tue, 11/3/09, claire <[email protected]> wrote: From: claire <[email protected]> Subject: [ESL Podcast] Which do you think could happen in the next 50 years?Please explain why.;) To: "ESL Podcast Study Group" <[email protected]> Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 1:06 AM Dear all, The business world has changed dramatically in recent times. Which of the following do you think could happen in the next 50 years? Please explain why. 1 People will have more leisure time. 2 Fewer people will have full time jobs. 3 There will be cities of 100 million people. 4 There will be a world stock market. 5 Cash won't be used anymore. 6 People will live and work in space. 7 Trade unions will disappear. 8 There will be no retirement age. 9 Countries will be run by big business rather than governments. 10 Fresh water will be more valuable than oil. Thank you in advance for your responses! Best regards, Claire --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ESL Podcast". To post to this group, send email to: [email protected] or just reply this message For invite your friends, visit: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/members_invite Know how help us, visit this FAQ at: http://groups.google.com/group/eslpodcast/web/frequently-asked-questions -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
