Unit 9. Cities of the future. Lesson 3. Reading

Unit 9: Cities of the future
Lesson 3. Reading
Tomorrow`s city
Vocabulary
Detect / dɪˈtekt / (v)
Analyse / ˈænəlaiz / ( v)
Threat / θret / ( n)
Threaten / θretn / (v)
Sensor /ˈsensə / ( n)
Install /ɪnˈstɔːl / (v)
Warning / ˈwɔːnɪŋ / (n)
Colleague / ˈkɒli:g / (n)
Promote / prəməʊt/ (v)
Wastewater / weɪstˈwɔːtə/( n)
Insoluble / ɪnˈsɒljəbl / ( adj)
Dweller / ˈdwelə / ( n)
Paradise / ˈpærədais /( n)
to discover or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see, hear, etc.
dò tìm, phát hiện
to examine the nature or structure of something
phân tích
the possibility of trouble , danger or disaster
mối đe dọa, nguy cơ
đe dọa
a device that can react to light , heat, pressure , ect. in order to make a machine
bộ cảm biến, đầu dò
to fix equipment or furniture into position so that it can be used
lắp đặt
= caution
lời cảnh báo
a person that you work with
đồng nghiệp
= encourage
đẩy mạnh, ủng hộ
used water that contains waste substances from homes, factories and farms
nước thải
= insolvable
không thể giải quyết được
A person that lives in the particular place
người dân
= heaven
thiên đường
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box
The government has issued a(n) ______________that there might be another powerful earthquake.
Many devices have 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 ( v)
promote (v)
warning (n)
sensor (n)
insoluble (adj)
dwellers (n)
detect (v)
promote ( v)
warning (n)
sensor ( n)
insoluble ( adj )
dweller (n)
Read the text about Superstar City and choose the best title for it
Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. 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. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. 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. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
a. Superstar City’s Infrastructure Network
b. Superstar City – a Safe Place to Live
c. A Safe and Green City
Read the text again and answer the questions .
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 ?
1. What do Barbara and Mark do ?

Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara`s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city planner
2. How can Barbara ‘s centre predict and locate disasters?


Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara`s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
It can predict and locate probable disasters by using the sensors installed in every home and public place.
3. What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network ?


Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara`s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
Its main funtion 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.

Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara`s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
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 ?

Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara`s centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people`s lives are well protected.
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. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century.
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.
Because they have more time for study, entertainment and relaxation; they can enjoy the highest quality of life.
Complete the following summary about Superstar City , using the words in the text
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
Do you think that our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060 ? Explain your reasons