11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023

11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023

11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023

UNIT 3.
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
CITIES OF THE FUTURE
I. Complete the sentences with the words given.
skyscrapers city dwellers roof garden high-rise urban centres
public transport traffic jam infrastructure smart city private vehicles
1. ______________ apartment buildings now stood where his childhood home had been.
2. Most transport investment has gone on road construction and not on ______________.
3. Some people think that in order to deal with the problem of congestion in cities, ______________ should be
banned in city centres while others consider this to be an unrealistic solution.
4. The war has badly damaged the country’s ______________.
5. A(n) ______________ uses information and communication technology to improve operational efficiency,
share information with the public and provide a better quality of government service and citizen welfare.
6. The restaurant is at the top of one of the big downtown ______________.
7. In 2021, nearly three in four Canadians lived in one of Canada’s large ______________.
8. The design of this ______________ is like an outdoor living room with cushy furniture, wall art, lighting and
enough green cover to turn it into a cosy spot.
9. ______________ have a higher death rate than that of country people.
10. I was stuck in a(n) ______________ for an hour yesterday.
II. Fill in each blank in the following sentences with the correct word / phrase below.
sustainable optimistic infrastructure quality of life city dwellers
detects renewable urban overcrowded inhabitants
1. Most of the ______________ population we will see in 2050 will be in cities that don’t even exist yet in
Africa, Southeast Asia, China, Central and South America.
2. In fact, India is projected to add 404 million ______________ to its population by 2050.
3. London has recently started a new traffic light system that ______________ when a lot of cyclists are
approaching and stays green longer to aid traffic flow.
4. The city of the future should have the ______________ and transportation which link the needs of citizens of
all generations.
5. Songdo is unique, offering city ______________ something they have never had access to before.
6. The city officials are ______________ that the downtown will continue to be a green population center.
7. This rapid growth of the population has caused daunting problems for city planners, such as ______________
roads.
8. It comes as no surprise that Seattle is the gold standard of ______________ city living.
9. New York City is expected to increase its ______________ energy capacity by 50% by 2050.
10. Our communities will be cleaner and more sustainable, so our ______________ will be better.
III. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word / phrase below.
classes dustbins qualities developers display
appliances infrastructure tutors technologies underground
1
Songdo, which means “Island of pine trees” in Korean, is called “The City of the Future” by many
2
______________. Up to now, Songdo has completed about 60 percent of its planned
______________ and buildings, developers say, and reached a population of about 70,000 - a third of the
number expected by 2028, when the city may be finished.
One morning, we found ourselves at Songdo’s waste-management center where we watched a video about the
city’s garbage-removal system. Narrated like a Hollywood film, it explained that all of Songdo’s trash is sucked
into 3 ______________ pipes, and is automatically sorted and recycled, buried, or burned for fuel. These pipes
connect all apartment buildings and offices; consequently, there are no street-comer 4 ______________ or
garbage trucks.
Next, at a nearby office building, we learned about Songdo’s so-called “telepresence” system, which is
currently being tested by 100 of the city’s residents. The system allows Songdo residents to sit in front of
custom television screens and chat with English 5 ______________ in Hawaii or take fitness 6
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
______________ from instructors elsewhere in Korea.
7
Finally, we visited Cisco’s Global Innovation Lab, where more technologies-in- development were on
8
______________ including mobile phone-controlled home ______________ and even micro-chip tracking of
Songdo’s children so they don’t get lost. These and other 9 ______________ were being pitched to the Songdo
government by Cisco, but had not been adopted yet, meaning that for the time being at least, the city’s children
were free to sneak over to friend’s houses without fear of surveillance.
Tourists often seek out history and natural beauty, but here is a history-less and especially unnatural city. These
10
______________, in many ways, actually make Songdo appealing.
IV. Complete the sentences, using the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. The information will be collected through the ______________. (detect)
2. Cities need to make full use of land in order to achieve urban ______________. (sustain)
3. Some of the other problems predicted for the near future include limited and diminishing arable land,
deforestation, ______________, and degradation of land and water. (urban)
4. For South Korea, Songdo is more than a hi-tech business district, but a template for future ______________.
(develop)
5. Songdo is the prototype for the green ______________ the Korean government wants to build the economy
on in the future. (invest)
6. The pace of ______________ is happening fast in the United States. (innovate)
7. I think the cities of tomorrow also need to consider the ______________ of open space. (available)
8. Cities at their best are social environments where ______________ and human ______________ go hand in
hand. (create - develop)
 Prepositions
V. Complete each sentence with the correct preposition.
1. There is a roof garden ______________ top of the hotel.
2. There are no simple solutions ______________ the problem of overpopulation.
3. The boy has impressed his doctors ______________ his courage and determination.
4. Unemployment ______________ urban areas is a big problem.
5. Customers under 25 are important, making ______________ a quarter of the total.
6. What are the qualities that are needed ______________ the job?
7. Industry has a huge impact ______________ the environment we live in.
8. The forest is home ______________ a wealth of wildlife.
9. Unworthy buildings should be demolished to make room ______________ modern construction.
10. Are there any tickets available ______________ Saturday?
11. We’re just weighing up the pros and cons ______________ moving to a bigger house.
12. The government provides financial support ______________ low-income families.
C. Grammar
• Stative verbs in the continuous form & Linking verbs
I. Choose the correct verb form.
1. Jane wants / is wanting to be a nurse when she grows up.
2. David is thinking / thinks about holding a party next weekend.
3. This soup is tasting / tastes delicious.
4. The chef always tastes / is tasting the food before it is served.
5. Why are you smelling / do you smell the flowers?
6. Phong is having / has a great time at the party.
7. Susan is having / has some great fancy dress costumes.
8. My brother believes / is believing in UFOs.
9. I think / am thinking they are tired.
10. We go / are going to a concert tonight.
II. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.
1. a The sun ______________ (feel) hot.
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
b He ______________ (feel) the jumper to see if it’s soft.
2. a He ______________ (have) three boxes of sweets.
b He ______________ (have) a party tomorrow.
3. a This soup ______________ (taste) awful.
b He ______________ (taste) the soup to see if it has enough salt
4. a She ______________ (think) the party sounds good.
b. She ______________ (think) of going away at the weekend.
5. a Nam ______________ (look) happy.
b Nam ______________ (look) for his costume.
III. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.
1. a I must stay in because I ______________ (expect) a parcel.
b I ______________ (expect) you are tired after your walk.
2. a They may not accept my plan but at least they ______________ (consider) it.
b Most people ______________ (consider) him to be the best guitarist in Viet Nam
3. a I ______________ (see) the price of petrol has gone up again.
b When you ______________ (see) Nam again?
4. a This jug ______________ (hold) one litre exactly.
b They ______________ (hold) a meeting to discuss the matter.
5. a He ______________ (taste) the wine to see if it is all right.
b This soup ______________ (taste) funny. What is it made of?
6. a Don’t let me down: I (depend) on you.
b Love? It ______________ (depend) what you mean by ‘love’.
7. a There’s something wrong with my eyes: I ______________ (see) double!
b I ______________ (see) much better with glasses than without.
8. a I ______________ (think) it is going to rain.
b I ______________ (think) of going to Hoi An next spring.
9. a He ______________ (appear) to be very ill.
b She ______________ (appear) in cosplay at the festival.
10. a “I’ve lost my handbag.” – “What _______ it _______ (look) like?”
b He ______________ (look) for a job because he needs a promotion.
IV. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.
1. She ______________ (go) to the doctor. She ______________ (have) a headache.
2. He ______________ (have) dinner now. He ______________ (have) a very good appetite.
3. They ______________ (live) in a rented house at the moment. They ______________ (like) to live in one.
4. He ______________ (mow) his lawn whenever I ______________ (see) him.
5. He ______________ (touch) the kettle. It ______________ (feel) hot.
6. They ______________ (smell) the coffee now. It ______________ (smell) good.
7. The sun ______________ (rise) now. It ______________ (appear) over the horizon.
8. ‘What he ______________ (do) there now?’ - ‘He (think) of his children. He ______________ (love) them
very much.’
9. We ______________ (look) at the streets in the sun. They ______________ (appear) very hot.
10. I ______________ (believe) you ______________ (enjoy) your holiday now.
V. Use either the simple present or the present continuous of the verbs in brackets.
1. Peter ______________ (have) a car. He ______________ (have) trouble with his car, so he has to take the
bus to work these days.
2. This box ______________ (weigh) a lot. It’s too heavy for me to lift.
3. I’ve just handed the box to the postal worker. Right now she ______________ (weigh) it to see how much
postage it ______________ (need).
4. I ______________ (do) this practice at the moment. It ______________ (consist) of both nonprogressive and
progressive verbs.
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
5. I ______________ (think) about the verbs in this practice right now. I ______________ (think) all of my
answers are correct, but I’ll compare my answers with my next partner’s when I finish to make sure.
6. Ms. Hoa is at the market. Right now she ______________ (look) at the apples.
7. Right now Mai is in the science lab. She ______________ (not want) to spill any of the acid. She
______________ (always / be) careful when she does a chemistry experiment.
• Use of English
D. Reading
III. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
The cities of the future will see a large number of intelligent homes that can interact with their owners. In fact,
things that were earlier considered science fiction are already coming to life in smart cities such as Masdar in
the United Arab Emirates, where an automated underground transport network fully fueled by solar power is
already running circuits.
With smart technology, the possibility of having huge savings on electricity and power is within our reach.
Sensors are being developed so that street lights of the future will switch on only when you are close by. The
smart technology in self-driven cars will enable you to save on gas and other non-renewable energy sources. In
fact, smart cities will aim to neutralize the use of fossil fuels completely.
The cities of the future will have to adapt quickly to rapid technological advancements in IT and engineering.
The gap between technological leaps is going to decrease over time. Technology will help bridge the current
gap between the government and public in the cities of the future, given that IT and digitization will make these
cities more open and social.
Another thing that we can all agree on is that the cost of building in these smart cities is going to be
considerable. An estimate can be derived based on the latest smart city developments in India. With the
booming population, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pushing to attract investments to fuel rapid
development projects in the country.
1. Intelligent homes can have effect on their owners. _____
2. Some predictions made about smart cities have been put in practice. _____
3. The transport network in Masdar has run on a renewable source of energy. _____
4. Street lights will switch on after sensors are developed. _____
5. We will save energy with driverless cars. _____
6. Smart cities in the future will aim to make fossil fuels completely neutral. _____
7. New technological advancements make the cities in the future change so rapidly in order to become more
open and social. _____
8. Building a smart city costs a lot of money, so a country like India has to call for investment to supply fuel for
the project of smart cities. _____
IV. Read the passage about green cities, and then answer the questions.

What makes a city green? Factors such as recycling, renewable energy, transportation options, building
construction, air quality and emissions make green cities great. Here are some cities that are doing their part to
lead us on the global path to a greener future.
Working towards the goal of being the first carbon- neutral capital before 2025, Copenhagen has made a lot of
necessary changes. Lots of electric and manual bikes, organic food, clean water, sustainable buildings and
hotels, lots of green space and fewer cars are just a few of the ways that help Copenhagen stand at the top of the
green cities list.
As the UK’s 8th biggest city, and with a steadily growing economy, Bristol is set on making its mark, not only in
the UK, but in Europe as well. The next five years will see a huge focus on transportation and renewable energy
in the city, as well as a goal of doubling the number of cyclists in that time as well. Bristol is becoming a hub
for jobs in low carbon sectors.
Vancouver is pleasant for so many reasons - it’s mild and it leads the way for forward thinking and
environmental awareness in North America. Residents are very fond of walking and cycling, and government
laws have been designed with greenness in mind. It’s often considered to be one of the most liveable cities in
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
the world, and that isn’t enough, it’s working towards being powered entirely by renewable energy by the year
2050.
1. What makes a city green?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. Why does Copenhagen stand at the top of the green cities list?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. What will Bristol focus on in the next five years?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. Which economic sector will Bristol concentrate on?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. Why is Vancouver becoming attractive in North America?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
6. What purpose will Vancouver try to achieve by the year 2050?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
V. Read the passage about parent teenager problems, and then answer the questions.
What Life Will Re Like In 2050
I find it absolutely fascinating thinking about the future. as technology' is rapidly advancing and in 40 years'
time, who knows what we'll be able to do with it Scientists have recently predicted that by 2050 the population
of the world will be over ten billion and technology will have advanced so greatly that we will Have far more
information about all known diseases (and possibly cures!, we will all be living in eco houses and will no longer
face high electricity bills and we may even be able to take a holiday to Mars.
Our daily lives will definitely be filled with all kinds of new' technologies that help us do the things we hate
nowadays. House Robo's will be a likely feature in all homes and will help run the family home, take out the
rubbish, prepare food and hoover the house from top to bottom. Our kitchen gadgets (such as your fridge,
cooker, microwave and dish washer) will also be ‘robotic' and will email or text us, the users, when a food item
has gone out of date or has been used up. Similarly, the fridge has a built-in camera so that when you arc at the
supermarket you can log in to your fridge and cheek what you need to stock up on.
It is predicted that by 2050 w e w ill all have 'weekly digital health checks’ in our homes, which run sensors
over our bodies to check for signs of ill health and any abnormalities. Conditions can instantly be recognized by
the 'virtual doctor' inside the health machine and treated immediately, and if you need a prescription - it will be
ordered and sent out automatically. If die digital health check picks up on a person being overweight, they will
send a signal to the domestic house computer to modify their diet and book in for gym sessions. Because of all
this immediate treatment, people will live tar longer and won't be wiped out by disease or forms of cancer.
Medical conditions that are considered rare' today will be far more known about and will be able to be cured
quickly mid efficiently.
Task 1. Answer the following questions.
1. What will the world’s population be by 2050?
___________________________________________________________________________________
2. How will our kitchen gadgets help us?
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. What can you do with the fridge with a built-in camera?
___________________________________________________________________________________
4. How can our bodies be checked for signs of ill health and any abnormalities?
___________________________________________________________________________________
 11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
5. What are the benefits of the immediate treatment?
___________________________________________________________________________________
11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023
11A9-REVIEW- October 3, 2023