Unit 9
Cities of the future
Lesson 3: Reading
Vocabulary
detect /dɪˈtekt/ (v)
dò tìm, phát hiện ra
sensor /`sensə/ (n)
analyze /`ænəlaɪz/(v)
infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/ (n)
cơ sở hạ tầng
Phân tích
bộ cảm ứng
city dweller/ˈsɪti - ˈdwelə(r)/ (n)
cư dân thành thị
Insoluble /in´sɔljubl/ (adj)
Không giải quyết được
Promote /prəˈmoʊt/ (v)
Đề xướng, đẩy mạnh
Complete the sentences
1. The government has issued a(n)________that there might be another powerful earthquake
2. Many devices has been invented to help doctors to _______ diseases early
3. This lamp has a(n) ________inside. You can adjust its brightness by touching the base
4. The government has suggested different policies to _________ economic growth
5. Air pollution is a(n) __________problem in this city
6. Many city _________, especially in developing countries, still live in poverty
warning
detect
sensor
 promote
insoluble
dwellers
Practice
1. Read and choose the best title for it
What is the best title of this text?
A. Superstar City’s Infrastructure Network
B. Superstar City – A Safe Place to live
C. A Safe and Green City.
2. Read & answer questions
1. What do Barbara and Mark do?
2. How can Barbara’s centre predict and locate disasters?
3. What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network?
4. Find one example of people’s efforts to make the city cleaner and greener
5. Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work?
 Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city planner
It can predict and locate probable disaster by using the sensors installed in every home and public place
Its main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable
An example is people`s use of renewable fuels for cooking, lighting and heating.
Because they have more time for study, entertainment and relaxation; they can enjoy the highest quality of life.
3. Complete the summary
It is the year 2060. Superstar city is a (1)_______ place to live in. its Hi-tech Operation Centre is capable of (2)___________ and locating any (3)_________ to public safety. This is also a clean and green city, where environmentally friendly (4)_________ sources are used. The city planners design and (5)__________projects which aim to (6)__________global climate change. Superstar City is a (7)____________ for city dwellers who can enjoy the highest quality of life
 safe
detecting
 threats
 energy
carry out
 deal with
 paradise
Quotations are commonly printed as a means of inspiration and to invoke philosophical thoughts from the reader.
Discussion
Do you think our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060?
Explain your reasons
Vocabulary
Superstar City
Learn vocabulary
Read the text again
Prepare next lesson
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