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Does Ayu think that there is a possibility to solve the unemployment problem soon? Why? Why does Ayu not think that the government can eliminate poverty? What does Adib think about what the unemployed people should do? What is entrepreneurship? Why can the jobless people not wait until the government create jobs for all?
Task 9 Study the expressions below. Discussing Possibilities In the conversation above, you find some expressions to express different meanings. Here are the expressions. Asking for possibilities: Do you think there is a possibility to solve the unemployment problem totally soon? Is it possible that the government can eradicate poverty? Saying that something is possible: I’m sure there is. Saying that something is not possible: Well, I don’t think it is possible. Here are some other expressions. Asking for possibilities • Would there be any possibility …? • Is it possible …? • Would it be possible ...? Saying that something is possible • I think there is a little possibility … • Maybe/Perhaps/Probably … • I assume/believe … Saying that something is not possible • I don’t think … • It’s impossible/not possible … • Maybe/Perhaps/Probably not.
Is It True that Poverty is Caused by Unemployment?
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