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be bound + "to" infinitive be sure + "to" infinitive	The city is bound to grow. The city is sure to grow.
There is/are bound + "to" infinitive There is/are sure + "to" infinitive	There are bound to be changes in the city's infrastructure. There is sure to be a change in the city's infrastructure.
Subj + be (un)likely + "to" infinitive It is (un)likely + that + clause	The government is (un)likely to change our economic model. It’s (un) likely that in a few years' time we will change our economic model.
Collocations with "(un)likely" VERY	all too, entirely, especially, extremely, highly, more than, overwhelmingly, particularly, very
Example	"It is extremely (un)likely that the treaty will be endorsed by an overwhelming majority of member countries."
Collocations with "(un)likely" RATHER	fairly, pretty (INFORMAL) quite, reasonably
Example	"The government is reasonably likely to change their stance on this issue."
Collocations with "likely" ALMOST NOT or NOT (NOTICE: only with likely)	hardly, remotely, scarcely not at all
Example	"She’s not at all likely to take over the leadership if the present leader resigns."
AFFIRMATIVE auxiliary + definitely/probably/surely/ certainly... + main verb	In the short term, media and advertising will definitely continue to box people into traditional gender roles, but eventually they will probably play a siginificant role in changing people’s perceptions about them.
definitely/probably/surely/ certainly... + NEGATIVE auxiliary + main verb	The death penalty certainly isn't going to be eradicated in the USA.
BE + definitely/probably/surely/ certainly... definitely/probably/surely/ certainly... + NOT to be	The painting is definitely genuine. Graffiti definitely isn't art.
I expect (that) I suppose (that)... I guess (that)... I imagine (that)... I doubt (that)... I'd say (that) I'm hopeful (that)	I expect there might be a shift in the way people travel. I doubt that there will be any significant changes in the near future
How might the education system in your country change in the coming years?	Well, I think it’s extremely likely to become more technologically advanced. More and more people have access to high-speed internet these days, so I suppose that distance learning will become even more popular. More students will surely have access to tablets and computers, but I seriously doubt that they will replace traditional textbooks any time soon.
How do you think gender roles will change in your country in the future?	We are already seeing massive change, so I’d say we can expect to see a very different landscape in the future. More women are working full-time than ever before and men are taking more responsibility for housework. I’m absolutely sure that these trends will continue in the coming years.
How do you think your city might change over the next 15 years?	I imagine it's going to undergo significant changes and be nothing like it is today. It’s certainly going to expand and get considerably bigger and more cosmopolitan. As a result, traffic is bound to get heavier and, unfortunately, it will become even more crowded. However, I think it’s entirely unlikely that the culture of the city will change too much. I guess it's possible that it might change a little, but things don’t move very quickly here and any changes are sure to be insignificant ones.
What will public transportation in your city look like in the future?	The government has already promised to invest a lot of money in infrastructure, and so I'm hopeful that it will lead to a more efficient system and ultimately, much less traffic congestion. However, I can’t see it happening in the next couple of years… It’s a long-term project that will need years to bring to fruition.
What major changes do you think will take place regarding urban planning?	I suppose the area that will undergo the most significant changes will be in mobility, specifically integrated mobility. Some major changes in how people move around in cities are already under way, but the trend will definitely accelerate further in the next decade, with electrification, autonomous driving, smart and connected infrastructure, and sustainable transport are sure to be the protagonists in any planning model. I'd say that in general people will travel less than they have in the past. With new urban planning concepts such as the ‘15-minute city’ promoting compact environments and connected corridors". Movements within urban areas are bound to decrease substantially and bicycles, scooters and even walking will increasingly be the preferred options in community neighbourhoods.
How do you envision tourism in the next 10-15 years?	If I were to speculate, I'd say that the travel industry as we know it could change substantially. Trends will most likely favor the end consumers and organizations that are the most adaptable to change. Customers will become empowered through more choice and control and will undoubtedly want more, in less time and with less effort. As connectivity continues to grow so will the power consumers have over their decision making. They're bound to insist on more customization, and the more companies can tailor their offering to suit personal preferences, the more likely they’ll win.

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