UNIT 3: CITIES OF THE FUTURE
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1. Smart technologies make people’s lives easier by reducing ________ chores.
A. home B. house C. family D. household
2. Most people use ________ transport such as trams and electric buses in big cities.
A. public B. private C. common D. particular
3. Tall buildings can actually limit the _______ of the built environment and help solve
housing problems in big cities.
A. exhibition B. impact C. carbon footprint D. roof garden
4. Traffic _______ are the city’s biggest problem, especially during rush hour.
A. jams B. vehicles C. skyscrapers D. urban centers
5. Building a good ______, basic systems such as transport, banks…, is important for the
country’s economy.
A. urban center B. infrastructure C. office D. environment
6. The new underground has allowed ______ to get around more easily.
A. rich people B. students C. city dwellers D. tour guides
7. With the help of technology, people can grow vegetables in roof gardens of ________
buildings.
A. high-standard B. high-quality C. high-rise D. high-level
8. Most people are moving away from the ________ of large cities to the suburbs.
A. urban center B. supermarket C. finance center D. city hall
9. A smart city is a modern _______ area that uses a range of technologies to provide
services, solve problems and support people better.
A. suburban B. crowded C. polluted D. urban
10. These smart technologies will help ______energy, reduce air pollution, and fight climate
change.
A. waste B. save C. use D. spend
11. Modern green infrastructure will be more ______ because most cities use renewable and
clean energy.
A. eco-chic B. eco-anxiety C. eco-friendly D. eco-warrior
12. Computed-controlled transport systems like electric buses and trains will produce less
greenhouse gas _________.
A. emit B. emissions C. emits D. emitted
13. _____ are the areas for walking only.
A. Cycle paths B. Roads C. Highways D. Pedestrian zones
14. These features will make future cities more _____ and will provide a high quality of life
to city dwellers.
A. live B. life C. liveable D. living
15. _______ are devices that can react to light, heat or pressure.
A. Sensors B. Remote controls C. Victims D. Computers
16. Street lights can _______ when the streets are empty and sensors can inform waste
collection teams when the bins are full.
A. turn up B. turn on C. turn down D. turn off
17. Cities in the future will have a lower carbon footprint and will be more _______.
A. sustainable B. changeable C. adaptable D. favorite
18. City _____ often face the challenges of high living costs and crowded spaces.
A. inhabitants B. residents C. dwellers D. citizens
19. Good _______ is crucial for the development and growth of any city.
A. architecture B. infrastructure C. biodiversity D. cybercrime
20. Implementing effective traffic management strategies can help alleviate ________ jams
in busy cities.
A. traffic B. sensor C. operation D. device
21. _____ energy sources like coal and oil contribute to environmental pollution.
A. Eco-friendly C. Non-renewable
B. Renewable D. Computed-controlled
22. James _____ an intelligent person but he sometimes asks silly questions.
A. is seeming B. seemed C. seem D. seems
23. Please be quiet. I ______.
A. think B. am thinking C. thought D. thinks
24. You should try this soup. It _______ very delicious.
A. is tasting B. tasted C. taste D. tastes
25. My city was ranked as the most _____ city in the country because of its excellent
facilities and clean air.
A. live B. life C. living D. liveable
26. Electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas ________.
A. emit B. emissions C. emitting D. emitted
27. Infrastructure will be made available ________ the city dwellers before winter comes.
A. for B. in C. off D. about
28. Nice restaurants and cafeterias in the downtown _______ tourists’ attention.
A. take B. invite C. attract D. create
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In the future, cities will experience many changes to adapt to ___(1)___ populations and
environmental concerns. These cities will use advanced technologies to make life better for the
people ___(2)___ live there. They will have smart transportation systems that are more efficient
and include things like self-driving cars and improved public transportation. The cities will also
focus ___(3)___ being more environmentally friendly by using renewable energy sources and
designing buildings that are good for the environment. ___(4)___ , there will be a greater
emphasis on including everyone in city life, with better access for people with disabilities and
opportunities for people to be ___(5)___ in decision-making through digital platforms. Overall,
the cities of the future will aim to create a better balance between technology and the well-being
of the people who call them home.
1. A. grown B. grew C. grow D. growing
2. A. which B. who C. when D. where
3. A. on B. about C. of D. in
4. A. Additionally B. Consequently C. However D. Therefore
5. A. interested B. specialized C. invested D. involved
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In the cities of the future, people will experience big changes in their everyday lives. These urban
residents will be part of a highly advanced and connected environment, where new technologies
and innovative infrastructure come together to make city life easier and more efficient.
Future cities will have smart systems that use resources well, make getting around easier, and
help protect the environment. Buildings will be energy-efficient and have smart sensors that
adjust things like temperature and lighting based on how many people are there. This will save
energy and reduce the amount of pollution. Transportation systems will be well-connected, so
people can easily move from one place to another. Electric and self-driving cars will also be
common, which means less traffic and less air pollution.
In addition, technology will change the way people interact with their city. Advanced augmented
reality (AR) systems will show digital information on top of the real world, giving people useful
and personalized suggestions. They will also be able to navigate the city with the help of
interactive holographic displays that show important places, public transportation options, and
real-time traffic updates. Also, there will be fast internet everywhere, so people can easily
communicate and connect everyday objects to the internet to make life easier.
But there will also be challenges along with these advancements. People in future cities will need
to adapt to new complexities and risks. As technology becomes more important for critical
infrastructure, there will be a bigger risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches. It will be important
to have strong security measures to protect people’s privacy and keep their information safe from
bad actors.
Question 1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Exploring the Possibilities of Smart Cities
B. The Benefits of Advanced Technologies in Cities
C. The Challenges of Future Cities
D. Urbanization and Its Impact on Everyday Life
Question 2. What are some features of future cities mentioned in the passage?
A. Smart systems, energy-efficient buildings, and well-connected transportation networks.
B. Limited availability of resources and inefficient transportation systems.
C. Lack of internet connectivity and minimal technological advancements.
D. Historical architecture and traditional infrastructure.
Question 3. The word "advanced" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ________.
A. elaborate
B. out-of-date
C. old-fashioned
D. state-of-the-art
Question 4. The word "they” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. interactive holographic displays
B. people
C. personalized suggestions
D. Advanced augmented reality (AR) systems
Question 5. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. Future cities will have fast internet connectivity.
B. Augmented reality (AR) systems will not be used widely in future cities.
C. Future cities will have energy-efficient buildings with smart sensors.
D. Transportation systems in future cities will be well-connected.
