Unit 3 cities of the future

(Pronunciation 1 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Mary was attracted by the urban lifestyle the city can offer.

(Pronunciation 2 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Old people who live in cities may feel lonely.

(Pronunciation 3 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Cities of the future will become smarter because of AI technologies.

(Pronunciation 4 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Living in high-rise apartments is becoming very common.

(Pronunciation 5 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Life in big cities is exciting for young people.

(Pronunciation 6 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

Many people get stuck in traffic jams during rush hour.

(Pronunciation 7 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

One of the disadvantages of this area is the lack of public transport.

(Pronunciation 8 trang 19) (Lựa chọn) Select all the places where a final consonant sound can be linked to the following initial vowel sound.

What are the major tourist attractions in your city?

(Vocabulary 1 trang 19) (Điền khuyết nhập từ bàn phím) Complete the crossword. Write the answers in lowercase. 1. The city needs to improve its ____ in order to develop its economy. 2. People living in a smart city may not develop a sense of ____ because of limited interaction. 3. The cities of the future will be ____ thanks to green technologies. 4. Many young city ____ prefer cycling to using public transport. 5. The best way to encourage people to walk is by providing more ____ zones. 6. People in smart cities fear the loss of ____ as cameras are installed everywhere. 7. Our city is one of the most ____ cities in the region owing to its clean air and good infrastructure. 8. Creating vegetable gardens on ____ is a growing trend in many cities. 9. The restaurant is at the top of a big ____ in the city centre. Mystery word: ____

(Vocabulary 2 trang 20) (Nối hai cột) Match the words to make phrases.

(Vocabulary 3 trang 20) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Complete the sentences using the phrases in the picture. Use each phrase once only. 1. People move to the city to enjoy a better [ ___ ]. 2. Cycling in the city is safe because cars are not allowed on the [ ___ ]. 3. The best way to build a strong [ ___ ] is to involve people in neighbourhood activities. 4. The building is known for its beautiful [ ___ ]. 5. Heavy rain in the summer often causes [ ___ ], especially during rush hour. 6. [ ___ ] save space and create homes for more people than low-rise buildings. 7. [ ___ ] use AI technology to collect and exchange information. 8. People in the city often prefer using [ ___ ] to driving their own vehicles.

(Grammar 1 trang 21) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. I ____ that smart cities offer a better quality of life. 2. There is a lot of noise coming from outside. My neighbours probably ____ a big party. 3. ____ the top of the skyscraper in the far distance? 4. My uncle ____ a big house in the city centre. 5. Roof gardens have recently become very ____ in big cities. 6. The idea of building a new urban centre sounds ____. 7. With its unusual architecture, the new skyscraper looks ____. 8. Minh became ____ after he graduated from university.

(Grammar 2 trang 21) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Decide whether each sentence is correct. If it is incorrect, choose the correct replacement. 1. The garden looked really beautifully after we planted all the colourful flowers. Status: ____. Incorrect word: ____. Correction: ____. 2. City dwellers often become unhappy about the lack of green spaces. Status: ____. Incorrect word: ____. Correction: ____. 3. All the dishes taste good. You should try them all. Status: ____. Incorrect word: ____. Correction: ____. 4. The room smells badly and needs cleaning immediately. Status: ____. Incorrect word: ____. Correction: ____. 5. I am thinking about buying a flat in Ha Noi. Status: ____. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____. 6. Are you remembering when the sensors were installed in the city? Status: ____. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____. 7. I am seeing your point, but I do not think there is anything we can do at the moment. Status: ____. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____. 8. My brother cannot talk to you now. He is having a shower. Status: ____. Incorrect phrase: ____. Correction: ____.

(Grammar 3 trang 21) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using the correct forms of the verbs in the box. Verbs: think, look, remember, have, seem, see, become, sound 1. I thought the man was American at first, but when he spoke, he ____ British. 2. We ____ our old teacher next weekend. 3. Our town is small, but it ____ many tourist attractions. 4. Villagers enjoy a simple lifestyle and ____ happier than city dwellers. 5. Underground trains ____ the most popular means of transport in big cities over the past few decades. 6. You look worried. What ____ you ____ about? 7. I ____ visiting the place, but I cannot tell you when I did that. 8. The new hotel will ____ impressive when it is finished.

(Reading 1 trang 22) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answer for each blank. What will smart cities be like? More and more urban areas around the world are moving towards smart development. These smart cities will be the cities of the future. They will use (1) ____ technologies to improve their infrastructure and services. Infrastructure will become more (2) ____ and eco-friendly. This will be achieved by reducing the use of natural resources and the amount of waste. In addition, city dwellers will have access to a transport system that combines different modes of transport, such as buses, underground and overground trains, and is (3) ____ and easy to use. Smart cities will also have larger pedestrian zones and more cycle paths. Poor areas will be rebuilt to make all neighbourhoods safer and cleaner. This will provide better living spaces for the growing population and improve people’s (4) ____ of living. Most services will be offered online and will be (5) ____ for everybody to use. People will also be able to give and receive feedback and monitor programmes and activities with the help of virtual workspaces. In addition, many health and education services will be (6) ____ online, ensuring a pleasant experience for residents. (7) ____, people will be able to book an appointment to see a doctor online. They will also receive prescriptions and all the necessary documents at home. Improved infrastructure and efficient services will make the cities of the future more (8) ____ and provide a better quality of life for city dwellers.

(Reading 2 trang 22-23) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the text and choose the best answer to each question. 1. What is the text mainly about? ____ 2. The word “overpriced” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____. 3. Which statement is NOT true about roof gardens? ____ 4. According to paragraph 2, smog is ____. 5. The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to ____. 6. What is on top of Vancouver Convention Centre? ____ 7. According to the text, by providing more green space, roof gardens help people ____.

(Speaking 1 trang 23-24) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the conversations by choosing the best answers. 1. Nam: Do you think our city will be recognised as a smart city this year? Minh: ____. There are still many challenges, such as air pollution and heavy traffic. 2. Peter: Do you think smart traffic lights can help prevent traffic jams? Mai: ____. Traffic lights will gather real-time information from smart sensors and regularly update their timing. 3. David: ____ you want your parents to buy you a bicycle instead of a motorbike? Lan: I think cycling is a great idea because it helps reduce my carbon footprint. 4. Mr Long: Will it be OK if we sell our house and move into a flat? Mrs Hoa: ____. Living in a flat will be as nice as living in a house, but we will not have a big garden or enough space for pets.

(Speaking 2 trang 24) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the ideas and complete the talk about the advantages of roof gardens. Advantages: - improving air quality - creating habitats for wildlife - increasing biodiversity - helping people connect with nature From my perspective, roof gardens have three main advantages. First, they can help improve the (1) ____ of our environment by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other pollutants. Second, they can provide a (2) ____ for wild animals such as birds, bees, and insects. As a result, they contribute to promoting (3) ____ in urban areas. Third, roof gardens can help city dwellers interact and (4) ____. In short, roof gardens improve air quality, create habitats for wildlife, and help people live closer to (5) ____.

(Writing 1.1 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Build / smart city / seem / impossible / 50 years / ago.

(Writing 1.2 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

I / not think / live / smart city / good / everyone.

(Writing 1.3 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

art museum building / look / impressive / a distance.

(Writing 1.4 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

great thing about / live / smart city / be / very / safe.

(Writing 1.5 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

Since / first driverless railway / open / Japan / 1981 / driverless trains / become popular / world.

(Writing 1.6 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

city tour / including / visit / new twin towers / sound / interesting.

(Writing 1.7 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

City dwellers / can easily / book / parking space / use / mobile app.

(Writing 1.8 trang 24) (Lựa chọn) Choose the sentence that is best written from the words and phrases given.

My parents / think / buy / new house / outside / city.

(Writing 2 trang 25) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Complete the sentences using the linking verbs and suitable adjectives. Adjectives: effective, upset, delicious, exciting, surprised, bad, high, active 1. This is one of the best restaurants in town. All the food there tastes ____. 2. The local authority has decided to build a bigger community centre. The idea seems ____. 3. My parents did not expect me to win first prize. I did win, but they did not appear ____. 4. Local people often complain about the new waste collection point in the area. It smells ____. 5. Some people do not earn much money. The cost of living seems ____ for them. 6. Mrs Hoa is involved in many activities in the neighbourhood. She is very ____. 7. Most city dwellers travel on crowded buses and trains during rush hour. They often become ____ about the delays, traffic jams, and crowded trains. 8. In this city, private cars are banned from the city centre during rush hour. This seems ____ in preventing traffic jams and improving air quality.

(Writing 3 trang 25) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the ideas and complete the article about the advantages and disadvantages of roof gardens. Advantages: - improving air quality - creating habitats for wildlife - helping people connect with nature Disadvantages: - being expensive - increasing the weight on a building - being difficult to repair and maintain Roof gardens have become increasingly popular in big cities. They offer several benefits, but they also have some disadvantages. On the one hand, roof gardens can (1) ____ by absorbing carbon dioxide and filtering harmful gases. They can also create (2) ____ by providing food, water, and shelter for birds and insects. In addition, green spaces on buildings allow city dwellers to (3) ____. On the other hand, roof gardens can be (4) ____ because their construction and maintenance require special materials and skills. They also add more weight to a building, which may cause problems for its structure. Furthermore, they can be difficult to repair and maintain, especially during (5) ____. In conclusion, roof gardens have both advantages and disadvantages. Their benefits are significant, but the possible risks and costs should also be considered.

(Writing 3 trang 25) (Bài làm trên giấy) Write an article of 120-150 words about the advantages and disadvantages of roof gardens in cities.

Advantages:

- improving air quality

- creating habitats for wildlife

- helping people interact and connect with nature

Disadvantages:

- being expensive

- increasing the weight on the building structure

- being difficult to repair and maintain