The document discusses the second conditional, which refers to hypothetical or unlikely present or future situations. It is used to talk about possible outcomes if something were to happen but is not currently happening or very likely to happen. Examples provided are "If I worked in that factory, I'd soon change things" referring to a hypothetical situation, and "If she left her husband, she might be happier" referring to an unlikely situation. The second conditional uses the structure "if + past tense, would/could/might + bare infinitive."