#IELTStips 4 ways to make predictions using other words than "will". The population of Uzbekistan is likely to increase to 40 million by 2025. The average annual rainfall is predicted to be 10 percent lower than todays figures. A rise in unemployment is certain to cause problems next year. The number of learners at E-max is expected to rise over 2 months. @ForNinerss 244 viewsAbdulaziz, 10:04