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IV. SPEAKING
Discussing cities of the future
1. Work in pairs. Complete the diagram with the ideas below.
A. Quality of life will be improved thanks to the cleaner environment.
B. There will be no private vehicles because people will use public transport.
C. Green skyscrapers will replace old blocks of flats and offices in crowded urban centres.
Smart and sustainable cities of the future
Transport:
• (1) __________.
• Eco-friendly public transport will produce less carbon dioxide or waste, and will be controlled by computers.
Infrastructure:
• (2) __________.
• Smart street infrastructure with sensor technology will provide information for faster, cheaper, and better decision-making.
Infrastructure
Living conditions:
• (3) __________.
• People's lives will be easier because Al technologies will help them do many daily activities.
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2. Match the questions with the answers to make a conversation. Then practise it in pairs.
| 1. What do you think transport will be like in the cities of the future? | a. They will use public transport instead of their own vehicles. |
| 2. So, how will people travel in the city? | b. Because technology will make public transport faster, more convenient, and more eco-friendly. |
| 3. Really? Why do you think public transport will be popular with city dwellers? | c. Well, I think there will be no private vehicles in the cities. |
Tips
To keep a conversation going, use Wh-questions. They can help you find out important information about people, places, and things, and develop ideas.
Example: Where will people live? What jobs will they do? How will technology help city dwellers?
3. Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions about one of the features of future cities in 1. Use the model and the tips in 2 to help you.
4. Work in groups. Discuss what the cities of the future will be like and present your groups' ideas to the whole class.
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