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conflicts among specialists about whether oil demand is growing or not.

globalized crises among geologists and politicians about predictions for oil substitutes.

imminent collapse of modern society’s major source of energy subsequent to the recent declines in supply.

geological limitation of farming soil and the decline of the substances used in the pharmaceutical industry.

need for cheap and abundant alternative sources of energy to sustain the petrochemical industry

improbable guess.

future permission.

past ability.

scientific certainty.

reasonable expectation.

“…fierce…” (line 1) – passionate.

“…disrupt…” (line 11) – disturb.

“…impending…” (line 13) – approaching.

“…defective…” (line 21) – faultless.

“…acknowledge…” (line 29) – recognize

“In order to sustain the needs of an ever globalized world,” - lines 9-10. (So as to)

“Nonetheless, geological limitations will disrupt this improbable scenario.” - lines 11-12. (Moreover)

“Nevertheless, this methodology is dangerously defective on several key points…” - lines 20-21.

“Therefore, relying on the R/P ratio gives a false impression of security…” - lines 35-36. (Yet)

“Moreover, OPEC countries continue to present their reserves as flat…” - lines 56-57. (However)

banks cannot grow after the coronavirus pandemic.

modern banking technology can help reshape the present and the future of banks.

modern technology can frustrate the present and the future of the banking industry.

as result of the coronavirus pandemic, banks will not be able to meet customers’ demands in the future.

due to the coronavirus pandemic, banks are not able to meet customers’ expectations in the present.