Unit 9
Cities of the future
Lesson 3: Reading

Tomorrow’ city
Vocabulary
detect /dɪˈtekt/ (v)
city dweller/ˈsɪti - ˈdwelə(r)/ (n)
sensor /`sensə/ (n)
analyze /`ænəlaɪz/(v)
infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/ (n)
insoluble /ɪnˈsɒl.jə.bəl/ (adj)
(= insolvable)
promote /prəˈmoʊt/ (v)
= dò tìm, phát hiện ra
= cư dân thành thị
= bộ cảm ứng
= phân tích

= không giải quyết được

= đề xướng, đẩy mạnh
1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below:
The government has issued a(n)________that there might be another powerful earthquake.
Many devices has been invented to help doctors to _____ diseases early.
This lamp has a(n) ______ inside. You can adjust its brightness by touching the base.
The government has suggested different policies to _______ economic growth.
Air pollution is a(n) ________ problem in this city.
Many city _______, especially in developing countries, still live in poverty.
detect
 promote
warning
sensor
insoluble
dwellers
warning
detect
sensor
 promote
insoluble
dwellers
2. Read the text again
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.
1. What do Barbara and Mark do?
Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city planner.
2. How can Barbara’s centre predict and locate disasters?
It can predict and locate probable disaster by using the sensors installed in every home and public place
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
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.
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.
3. Read & answer questions
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
3. Complete the summary using the words in the text:
Do you think our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060? Explain your reasons.
Discussion
Vocabulary
Superstar City
Learn vocabulary
Read the text again
Prepare next lesson
Thank you
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