UNIT 3. CITIES OF THE FUTURE. LESSON 3. READING
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LESSON 3. READING
UNIT 3. CITIES OF THE FUTURE
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WARM-UP
Kim's game
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WARM-UP
KIM’S GAME
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- Ss work in two teams. Try to remember the things on screen without writing. - After that, Ss have 20 seconds to go to the board and write all the words (name of the things). - The team with more correct words is the winner.
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WARM-UP
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tall buildings
robots/computers
No traffic jam/ congestion
No pollution
PRE-READING
1. Discuss the questions
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PRE-READING
1. Work in groups. Discuss the questions
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1. What will future cities look like? 2. Do you think they will be ‘smarter’ and more sustainable? Why/Why not?
- Suggested answer 1
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PRE-READING
1. Work in groups. Discuss the questions
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.
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- Suggested answer 2
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PRE-READING
1. Work in groups. Discuss the questions
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.
Vocabulary
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- sustainable (adj)
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/səˈsteɪ.nə.bļ/
involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment
sustainable (adj)
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- operate (v)
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/ˈɒp.ər.eɪt/
to work in a particular way
operate (v)
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- efficient (adj)
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/ɪˈfɪʃənt/
working well without wasting time, money, or energy
efficient (adj)
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- renewable (adj)
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/rɪˈnjuːəbəl/
(of energy and natural RESOURCES) that is replaced naturally or controlled carefully and can therefore be used without the risk of finishing it all
renewable (adj)
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- pedestrian zone (n)
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/pəˈdɛstrɪən zəʊn/
an area that has been concerted for the use of pedestrians only, by excluding all motor
pedestrian zone (n)
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- liveable (adj)
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/ˈlɪv.ə.bļ/
fit to live in
liveable (adj)
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WHILE-READING
2. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases
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WHILE-READING
2. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
1. operate more efficiently
A. to work better without wasting time, money, or energy
B. to control a machine without wasting resources
B. to control a machine without wasting resources
- Number 2
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WHILE-READING
2. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
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
- Number 3
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WHILE-READING
2. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
3. pedestrian zones
A. areas for cars only
B. areas for electric buses
C. areas for walking only
- Number 4
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WHILE-READING
2. Circle the correct meanings of the highlighted words and phrases
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
4. liveable
A. suitable for farming
B. nice to live in
C. good for the environment
3. Read the article again and choose true (T) or false (F)
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WHILE-READING
3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) of false (F).
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
1. About 70 million people will live in cities by 2050.
True
False
- Number 2
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WHILE-READING
3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) of false (F).
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
2. Smart cities use modern technologies to save time and provide better services.
True
False
- Number 3
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WHILE-READING
3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) of false (F).
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
3. City dwellers will be able to grow vegetables underground or in roof gardens.
True
False
- Number 4
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WHILE-READING
3. Read the article again and decide whether the statements are true (T) of false (F).
Bài tập trắc nghiệm
4. Space for walking and cycling will be replaced with computer-controlled transport systems.
True
False
4. Read the article again and complete the diagram
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WHILE-READING
4. Read the article again and complete the diagram
Bài tập kéo thả chữ
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) ||infrastructure|| will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
POST-READING
5. Discussion
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POST-READING
5. Discussion
Would you like to live in a smart and sustainable city? Why/Why not?
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- Suggested answer
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POST-READING
5. Discussion
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.
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Would you like to live in a smart and sustainable city? Why/Why not?
CONSOLIDATION
Wrap-up
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WRAP-UP
What have you learnt today? - Some lexical items about characteristics of future cities - Reading for main ideas and specific information about future cities
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CONSOLIDATION
Homework
Homework
- Do exercises in the workbook. - Prepare for Lesson 4 - Unit 3.
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CONSOLIDATION
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Good bye
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Thanks for your attention
Good bye. See you again!