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Teacher in charge: Ha Thi Van Anh
WARM-UP
CROSSWORD: Match the letters in the same lines or the same columns to make the meaningful words about the topic “Cities of the future” (9 words). Then, form a proper noun from the first letters of those words. It is the name of a city.

WARM-UP
CROSSWORD: KEY

: SUSTAINABLE, RELAXATION, SAFE, PROMOTE, ENJOYABLE
: URBAN, AFFECT, THREAT, RENEWABLE

Key word: SUPERSTAR
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
I. Before you read
Vocabulary:
1. detect [dɪˈtɛkt] (v) : phát hiện ra, khám phá ra
-> detection (n) : sự phát hiện, sự khám phá
2. promote [prəˈməʊt] (v) : đẩy mạnh, xúc tiến
-> promotion (n) : sự khuyến khích hoặc giúp đỡ cho tiến bộ
3. warning [ˈwɔːnɪŋ] (n) : sự báo trước, dấu hiệu báo trước
4. sensor [ˈsɛnsə] (n) : thiết bị báo, bộ báo (ánh sáng, sức nóng, độ ẩm… ở những lượng nhỏ)
5. dweller [ˈdwɛlə] (n) : cư dân, người (vật) ở nơi nào đó
E.g.: city dweller : người sống ở đô thị, cư dân thành thị
6. insoluble [ɪnˈsɒljʊb(ə)l] (adj) : không giải quyết được
-> insolubility [ɪnsɒljʊˈbɪlɪti] (n) : tính không giải quyết được
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
I. Before you read
Complete the sentences with their correct forms of the words in the box.



1. The government has issued a(n)___________ that there might be another powerful earthquake.
2. Many devices have 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.
detect (v) promote (v) warning (n)
sensor (n) insoluble (adj) dweller (n)
a warning
detect
a sensor
promote
an insoluble
dwellers
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
Read the text about Superstar City and do the following tasks ( textbook, page 50 & 51 )
1. Choose the best title for it
2. Answer the questions.
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
1. Read the text about Superstar City and choose the best title for it



Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
1. Read the text about Superstar City and choose the best title for it
( textbook, page 50 & 51 )
A. Superstar City’s Infrastructure Network
B. Superstar City- A Safe Place to Live
C. A Safe and Green City
(P.3: Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life )
C
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)

What do Barbara and Mark do ?
How can Barbara ‘s centre predict and locate disasters ?
What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network?
Find one example of people’s efforts to make the city cleaner and greener.
Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work?
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)
What do Barbara and Mark do ?
-> Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city planner

( P.1: Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City.
P.2: … Mark and his colleagues are city planners.)
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)
2. How can Barbara ‘s centre predict and locate disasters ?
-> It can predict and locate probable disasters by using the sensors installed in every home and public place.

(P.1: …Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara’s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescue team to help the people in danger.)
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)
3. What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network?
-> Its main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable.

(P.2: Barbara’s husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable.)
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)
4. Find one example of people’s efforts to make the city cleaner and greener.
-> An example is people`s use of renewable fuels for cooking, lighting and heating.

(P.2: They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport and promote other clean air efforts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes.)
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
II. While you read
2. Read the text again and answer the questions. (textbook, page 50 & 51)
5. Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work?
-> Because they have more time for study, entertainment and relaxation; they can enjoy the highest quality of life.

(P.3: Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life )
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
III. After you read
Complete the following summary about Superstar City, using the words in the text. (textbook, page 51)
It is the year of 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

detectingg
threats
energy
carry out

deal with with
paradise
Unit 9: Cities of the future
Skills: Reading
Tomorrow’s city
Homework:
1. Write a short paragraph to explain the reasons why you think/ don’t think that our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060.
2. Learn by heart vocabulary