Unit 11 travelling in the future

(Bài 1 - Pronunciation trang 84) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the sentences aloud. Pay attention to the stressed syllables. Choose the word that has the stressed syllable shown. 1. Let us talk about future transport. The word stressed on the first syllable is [ ___ ]. 2. Bamboo-copters are fun to fly. The word stressed on the first syllable is [ ___ ]. 3. People will think of new modes of travelling. The word stressed on the first syllable is [ ___ ]. 4. It'll be faster to travel by hyperloop. The word stressed on the first syllable is [ ___ ]. 5. New vehicles are greener to the environment. The word stressed on the first syllable is [ ___ ].

(Bài 2 - Pronunciation trang 84) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) How many stresses are there in each sentence? 1. Let us turn to future means of transport. [ ___ ] 2. People will go to rural places for holidays. [ ___ ] 3. School students will opt for solowheels. [ ___ ] 4. People can sleep while travelling in a driverless car. [ ___ ] 5. We won't have to worry about causing pollution to the environment. [ ___ ]

(Bài 1 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 84) (Phân nhóm) Match the verbs with the words or phrases.

(Bài 2 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 85) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Use the phrases in the box to complete the sentences. 1. People will not drive [ ___ ] in 10 years' time because they cause pollution. 2. Riding on a [ ___ ] is more comfortable than a traditional train. 3. [ ___ ] will be greener than the ships we are using today. 4. You can relax and read if you ride in a [ ___ ]. 5. [ ___ ] will certainly become popular in the near future. 6. A solowheel is fun and safe to ride. It is [ ___ ] so riders do not fall.

(Bài 3 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 85) (Kéo thả vào chỗ trống) Use the words and phrases in the box to complete the passage. As the world’s population has grown, and traffic jams have become a “nightmare” in many big cities, scientists are researching and (1) [ ___ ] new means of transport to solve the problem. Henry Ford was one of the first to think of a (2) [ ___ ] - a car that can fly - in 1936. It is a (3) [ ___ ] of an airplane and a motorcar. Later, more new (4) [ ___ ] about cars came about, including cars that have an (5) [ ___ ] or are driverless. Scientists have also worked to develop new means of (6) [ ___ ], and skyTrans is one of their inventions. Scientists have also invented (7) [ ___ ], which are not much different from traditional trains, but are much faster, safer, and more (8) [ ___ ]. They are also working on a (9) [ ___ ] system, which allows people to travel from one country to another in minutes.

(Bài 4 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 85) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Circle the correct word to complete each sentence. 1. This solowheel belongs to me. That one is [ ___ ]. 2. My scooter is red. [ ___ ] is blue. 3. [ ___ ] train leaves at 7 p.m. 4. Will your flight to Hong Kong be late? [ ___ ] is on time. 5. The new red car is [ ___ ].

(Bài 5 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 86) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Choose the best answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence. 1. People [ ___ ] not choose to have their holiday on other planets because it will be very expensive. 2. [ ___ ] we be able to inhabit Mars? Nobody knows for sure. 3. It [ ___ ] take a long time for travelling by teleporter to become a reality, I think. 4. People [ ___ ] consider travelling by public transport to reduce traffic jams. 5. Fumeless cars [ ___ ] pollute the environment like the cars we have now do.

(Bài 6 - Vocabulary & Grammar trang 86) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Put the verb in brackets in the correct form. Pay attention to positive or negative form. In the near future, there (1. be) [ ___ ] enough land for the world’s increasing population. Though skyscrapers are getting taller, there (2. be) [ ___ ] enough land to house everyone. Air pollution (3. get) [ ___ ] worse and worse. Scientists (4. look) [ ___ ] for new opportunities to live on other planets. Mars (5. become) [ ___ ] a new place for humans to live. Scientists someday (6. invent) [ ___ ] a way for us to go to Mars and return quickly. Scientists (7. plant) [ ___ ] trees on Mars to produce more oxygen. Additionally, they (8. build) [ ___ ] up hotels for holidays on Mars because there (9. be) [ ___ ] many people who want to go there. I think it (10. take) [ ___ ] a long time for this dream to come true.

(Bài 1 - Speaking trang 86-87) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Here is some information about vehicles and places. Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the predictions. 1. Electric buses will become more popular in the future. They will be able to carry [ ___ ] passengers. 2. Electric buses will provide [ ___ ] seats for everyone. 3. It will be [ ___ ] to travel by electric buses. 4. Bullet trains can carry [ ___ ] of passengers at the same time. 5. Bullet trains are fast, green and always [ ___ ]. 6. Resorts by the sea will be popular because they are [ ___ ]. 7. Beaches in rural areas will be popular because these places are [ ___ ]. 8. People can enjoy [ ___ ] at resorts by the sea and beaches in rural areas.

(Bài 2a - Speaking trang 87) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Look at the mind map and complete the information about a future means of transport students will use to go to school. 1. Popular future means of transport for students is [ ___ ]. 2. It will run on [ ___ ]. 3. It will run on / use [ ___ ]. 4. Each hoverboard will carry only [ ___ ] student. 5. It will be popular because it is [ ___ ]. 6. Students will like it because it is [ ___ ].

(Bài 2b - Speaking trang 87) (Nối hai cột) Make six questions for the six items in the mind map.

(Bài 1 - Reading trang 88) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer to fill each blank. A hoverboard can bring (1) [ ___ ] a lot of benefits. It is self-balancing so it is safe for (2) [ ___ ]. It is also fun because it connects to a music speaker with a phone, so riders can enjoy music while (3) [ ___ ] on the road. It can also give riders a smooth (4) [ ___ ]. It runs on electric battery. Its run time is 30 minutes but you may have to wait 2 - 3 hours for the battery to (5) [ ___ ]. Because hoverboards are safe, easy to use, and inexpensive, they will (6) [ ___ ] around for long for the children to enjoy.

(Bài 2a - Reading trang 88-89) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose T (True) or F (False). My uncle is working at a car company. His company is now developing a new flying car. The car will have solar panels on its roof and wings, and it will charge its battery as it moves. When the traffic is not heavy, you can use the road. But when the traffic is crowded, you can use flight mode to avoid traffic jams. It will be able to carry eight passengers. The car will have an autopilot function, so a driver is not needed. All passengers can relax, read books or play games when travelling. I was worried about safety because it does not have a driver, but my uncle said that it would be much safer than traditional cars. It will also be more comfortable and greener because it uses solar energy. 1. The writer’s father is working at a car company. [ ___ ] 2. The car runs on solar energy. [ ___ ] 3. You can use it in flight mode when roads are crowded. [ ___ ] 4. You have to be a very careful and skillful driver to drive this car. [ ___ ] 5. It will be more comfortable than a traditional car. [ ___ ]

(Bài 2b - Reading trang 88-89) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answers. My uncle is working at a car company. His company is now developing a new flying car. The car will have solar panels on its roof and wings, and it will charge its battery as it moves. When the traffic is not heavy, you can use the road. But when the traffic is crowded, you can use flight mode to avoid traffic jams. It will be able to carry eight passengers. The car will have an autopilot function, so a driver is not needed. All passengers can relax, read books or play games when travelling. I was worried about safety because it does not have a driver, but my uncle said that it would be much safer than traditional cars. It will also be more comfortable and greener because it uses solar energy. 1. How will the car be powered? It will be powered by [ ___ ]. 2. When will its battery be charged? Its battery will be charged when [ ___ ]. 3. What can it do in traffic jams? It can [ ___ ]. 4. What can passengers do when travelling? They can [ ___ ]. 5. Why is it greener than a traditional car? Because it is [ ___ ].

(Bài 3a - Reading trang 89-90) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and find the words that have a similar meaning to these words or phrases. Tel Aviv will be the first city in the world to have a skyTran system. This system will help the city reduce traffic jams. Moreover, skyTran will provide a greener, less expensive, faster and more comfortable way of travelling than cars and buses. The system has many pods and each pod has two seats. Passengers can get a pod by using a smartphone app. The pod glides along the rails above to reach its destination. The pods run on electricity and can travel at up to 150 miles per hour while passengers will have a smooth ride. The system is about 70 m above the ground. It is more expensive than travelling by bus but cheaper than taking a taxi. Therefore, many people think it will be a perfect mode of transport to replace traditional ones. The USA and many Asian countries are interested in building skyTran networks in the near future. 1. decrease: [ ___ ] 2. more eco-friendly: [ ___ ] 3. riders: [ ___ ] 4. move smoothly: [ ___ ] 5. be used instead of something: [ ___ ]

(Bài 3b - Reading trang 89-90) (Lựa chọn)

Tel Aviv will be the first city in the world to have a skyTran system. This system will help the city reduce traffic jams. Moreover, skyTran will provide a greener, less expensive, faster and more comfortable way of travelling than cars and buses. The system has many pods and each pod has two seats. Passengers can get a pod by using a smartphone app. The pod glides along the rails above to reach its destination. The pods run on electricity and can travel at up to 150 miles per hour while passengers will have a smooth ride. The system is about 70 m above the ground. It is more expensive than travelling by bus but cheaper than taking a taxi. Therefore, many people think it will be a perfect mode of transport to replace traditional ones. The USA and many Asian countries are interested in building skyTran networks in the near future.

What is the best title of the passage?

(Bài 3c - Reading trang 89-90) (Điền khuyết chọn từ danh sách) Read the passage and choose the correct answer. Tel Aviv will be the first city in the world to have a skyTran system. This system will help the city reduce traffic jams. Moreover, skyTran will provide a greener, less expensive, faster and more comfortable way of travelling than cars and buses. The system has many pods and each pod has two seats. Passengers can get a pod by using a smartphone app. The pod glides along the rails above to reach its destination. The pods run on electricity and can travel at up to 150 miles per hour while passengers will have a smooth ride. The system is about 70 m above the ground. It is more expensive than travelling by bus but cheaper than taking a taxi. Therefore, many people think it will be a perfect mode of transport to replace traditional ones. The USA and many Asian countries are interested in building skyTran networks in the near future. 1. One benefit of skyTran is that [ ___ ]. 2. It will be more comfortable and faster than [ ___ ]. 3. To get a pod, people can [ ___ ]. 4. The pod glides fast, and the trip is [ ___ ]. 5. The system is [ ___ ].

(Bài 1 - Writing trang 90) (Trả lời tự luận) Make sentences using the words and phrases below. Change the forms of the words and phrases when necessary.

1. In the future \ cities \ be more crowded \ traffic \ get worse.

2. Traffic jams \ happen \ every day \ air \ get more polluted.

3. There \ be \ many new means of transport \ solve traffic problems \ help environment.

4. New means \ public transport \ be faster \ more convenient.

5. People \ think \ spending holidays \ new and faraway places.

(Bài 2 - Writing trang 90-91) (Trả lời tự luận) Rewrite the following sentences so that their meanings stay the same, using the word given.

1. Why don’t you travel by public transport? This will help protect the environment.

2. Electric buses are eco-friendly. They will become popular in big cities soon.

3. Resorts by the sea are still expensive. Not many people will go there for their holidays next year.

4. We are not sure whether our city will have a skyTran system in the near future.

5. In a decade, people will have new green modes of travel. They will spend their holidays in new places.

(Bài 3 - Writing trang 91) (Trả lời tự luận) Imagine a means of transport that you will use to travel to school in the future. Write a passage of about 60 words to describe it.