Characteristics of future cities

1. Work in groups. Discuss the questions.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi)

1. What will future cities look like?

2. Do you think they will be ‘smarter’ and more sustainable? Why/Why not?

Answer:

1. What will future cities look like?

• Future cities are likely to be more technologically advanced and densely populated than they are today.

• They may also be more sustainable, with green spaces and renewable energy sources.

• There may be a greater focus on public transportation and walkability, rather than car-centric design.

2. Do you think they will be ‘smarter’ and more sustainable? Why/Why not?

• Yes, I think future cities will be smarter and more sustainable.

• Technology will play a key role in optimizing resource usage, reducing waste, and improving efficiency.

• There is also a growing awareness of the need to reduce our impact on the environment, and sustainability will be a key consideration in urban planning and development.

2. Read the article. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases.

(Đọc bài báo. Khoanh tròn nghĩa đúng của các từ và cụm từ được đánh dấu)

By 2050 the world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion, and nearly 70 per cent of these people will live in cities. The cities of the future wili be ‘smarter’ and more sustainable to cope with a growing population and improve people’s lives.

A smart city is amodern urban area that uses a range of technologies to provide services, solve problems, and support people better. The new technologies can help save time by predicting changes in the traffic and warning people of possible traffic jams. They will also help cities operate more efficiently. For example, street lights can turn off when the streets are empty, and sensors can inform waste collection teams when the bins are full. These smart technologies will help save energy, reduce air pollution, and fight climate change.

Cities in the future will also be sustainable. They will include a lot of green space and become home to more plants and animals. Making room for biodiversity and nature can be done in various ways including underground and rooftop farming, green roofs, and roof gardens. As people will care more about the environment, most cities will use renewable and clean energy. Modern infrastructure will also be more eco-friendly. Computer-controlled transport systems like electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, more pedestrian zones for walking and cycle paths will be made available for people in all neighbourhoods.

These features will make future cities more liveable and will provide a high quality of life to city dwellers.

1. operate more efficiently

A. to work better without wasting time, money, or energy

B. to control a machine without wasting resources

C. to cut a body open for medical reasons in a more careful way

2. sensors

A. devices that can react to light, heat, or pressure

B. instruments that can be played by people

C. devices for discovering rubbish

3. pedestrian zones

A. areas for cars only

B. areas for electric buses

C. areas for walking only

4. liveable

A. suitable for farming

B. nice to live in

C. good for the environment

Answer:

1. operate more efficiently

A. to work better without wasting time, money, or energy

2. sensors

A. devices that can react to light, heat, or pressure

3. pedestrian zones

C. areas for walking only

4. liveable

B. nice to live in

3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).

(Đọc bài báo một lần nữa và quyết định xem những câu phát biểu là đúng (T) hay sai (F))

Answer:

4. Read the article again and complete the diagram with information from the text. Use no more than TWO words for each answer.

(Đọc bài viết một lần nữa và hoàn thành sơ đồ với thông tin từ văn bản. Sử dụng không quá HAI từ cho mỗi câu trả lời)

Cities of the future

Smart

* Modern technologies are used to (1) ____________ people better.

* Smart devices help cities (2) ____________ more efficiently.

Sustainable

* Cities will include a lot of (3) ___________ and become home to more plants and animals.

* Eco-friendly (4) ___________ will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer:

Cities of the future

Smart

* Modern technologies are used to (1) support people better.

* Smart devices help cities (2) operate more efficiently.

Sustainable

* Cities will include a lot of (3) green space and become home to more plants and animals.

* Eco-friendly (4) transport systems will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

5. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau)

Would you like to live in a smart and sustainable city? Why/Why not?

Answer:

Yes, I would like to live in a smart and sustainable city because it would provide me with a better quality of life. I believe that the use of modern technologies and eco-friendly infrastructure would make the city more efficient, reduce pollution, and provide more green spaces.