UNIT 3.

CITIES OF THE FUTURE

VOCABULARY
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. In the construction plan of this high-rise building, we decided to build a _______ for people to grow some
trees.
A. sunroof B. roof garden C. skyscraper D. parking area
2. Many _______, especially in developing countries, still live in poor living conditions although living standard
in the city has been improved.
A. city dwellers B. villagers C. lifestyles D. skyscrapers
3. The local authority plans to improve the ____ of some factories after many years of operation.
A. biodiversity B. land C. neighbourhood D. infrastructure
4. New York City is famous for a lot of beautiful ____ where we can see the sights from above.
A. skyscrapers B. atmosphere C. lifestyles D. services
5. More people are now moving to the _______ to find a well-paid job, so the population in the city is increasing
rapidly.
A. underground B. rural area C. urban centre D. environment
6. Hunting rare species of animals for commercial purposes is damaging the _______ of the environment and
leading to the extinction of these species.
A. biology B. green space C. natural habitats D. biodiversity
7. Every Saturday evening, my friends joined and walked together along _______ near my house.
A. cycle paths B. pedestrian zones C. future cities D. transport systems
II. Complete each of the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Human beings should use natural resources more (efficient) _____________ and reduce waste.
2. This is not the best city we've lived, but it is (live) ____________________ .
3. (Sustain) ______________ development is one of the most important goals in our country.
4. People in the city are worried about limited (private) __________________ because cameras and sensors are
installed in many places.
5. City dwellers are encouraged to use public transports to reduce greenhouse gas (emit) ___________________
6. We are living in a (neighbor) __________ with a large pedestrian zone and smart technologies.
7. Most cities of the future will probably use (renew) _____________ resources to protect the environment.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. These smart devices are expected to help people predict changes and cope with traffic jams.
A. interact B. fight C. operate D. replace
2. We can discuss how to make room for more pedestrian zones in our neighbourhood.
A. apartment B. hall C. chance D. space
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning
1. The growing population will cause some problems in the development of a nation.
A. decreasing B. increasing C. rising D. lowering
2. Cameras and sensors are set up in our building to make our residents secure.
A. harmful B. protected C. unsafe D. certain
 GRAMMAR
I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The high-rise building looks more _________ to visitors from a distance.
A. attracting B. attractive C. attraction D. attractively
2. I _______ that cities of the future should focus on the sustainable development.
A. will believe B. am believing C. was believing D. believe
3. We _______ of moving to the city to find a job now.
A. are thinking B. will think C. thought D. were thinking
4. The transport system seems more _______ for city dwellers to travel around.
A. convenience B. inconvenience C. convenient D. conveniently
5. The nightlife in cities seems more ___________ with many activities.
A. exciting B. excitingly C. excitement D. excited
II. Choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The city view looks/is looking more beautiful when you see from up above.
2. We look/are looking at the map of smart urban planning now.
3. I don’t feel/am not feeling very well in this area. There is too much air pollution here.
4. The city appears more modern/modernly as the local authority has improved the infrastructure.
5. Rooftop farming sounds a good idea / ideal for an environmentally-friendly lifestyle in the high-rise building.
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
1. My sister has a birthday party in the roof garden of our building next week.
A B C D
2. We are believing that the new underground will reduce traffic jams in the urban centre.
A B C D
3. The population gets larger in big cities. What do you think we should do?
A B C D
4. The air in the city seems more pollute, and many city dwellers are concerned about it.
A B C D
5. The high-rise building looks beautifully and becomes a symbol of the city.
A B C D
READING
I. Choose the best answer to complete the advertisement
SITUATION VACANT ADVERTISEMENT CLASS 11
1. Principal, Sunrise Global School, Agra requires a receptionist for her school. Draft (1)____suitable
advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns (2)___a national newspaper
giving all the necessary details of (3)___and experience required in the receptionist.

Question 1.
A. the B. no article C. a D. an
Question 2.
A. at B. on C. with D. of
Question 3.
A. qualifications B. qualifying C. unqualifying D. qualifier
II. Choose the best arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter/ conversation in
each of the fallowing questions.
Question 1.
a. Please come to join the singing and dancing activities with us
b. Dear Hoa,We are having a birthday party for my little brother Nam this Saturday evening. My family and I
would like to invite you to join us.
c. Of course there will be lots of food and drink such as cakes, candies and fruit juices.
d. The party will take place at 7 p.m. at my house
e. We plan to invite some of our friends that you've already known. This is an opportunity for all of us to meet
each other for such a long time
f. I will be very happy if you can come, Ngoc. Please let me know whether you can come.Love,
A. b — d — e — a — c — f B. b — c — a — e — d — f
C. b — e — d — a — c — f D. b — a — d — e — c — f
Question 2.
a. Also, Students can educate themselves on various topics using social media.
b. In addition to this, live lectures are now possible because of social media. You can attend a lecture
happening in America while sitting in Viet Nam.
c. Firstly, The most important being a great device for education. All the information one requires is just a click
away.
d. Last but not least, You can get great opportunities for employment through social media too.
e. When we look at the positive aspect of social media, we find numerous advantages.
A. e — a — c — b — d B. c — e — a — b — d C. c — a — b — d — e D. e — c — a — b — d
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/letter/conversation in each of the fallowing questions.
Question 3.
a. I am interested in this job because I am a regular visitor of the Museum and I would love to challenge myself
working in a new environment. I also appreciate the pay rate and benefits that this position can offer
b. Dear Sir/Madam,My name is Hannah Eastwood. I am a 26 years old female from Nottingham
c. Thank you for your consideration and I am looking forward to hearing back from you.
d. I came across your advertisement in the Sun newspaper and want to apply for the temporary cashier position
at City Museum Shop.
e. I have 3 years experience working in the customer service sector. I used to work as a cashier at an ASDA store
for 2 years and as a store helper for a year.
f. Yours sincerely,
A. b — d — e — a — c — f B. b — c — a — e — d — f
C. b — e — d — a — c — f D. b — a — d — e — c — f
Question 4.
a. Also, you can also make new friends through this platform. When you connect with people from all over the
world, it opens doors to learning about new cultures, values and traditions from different countries.
b. In addition to this, it is also a great source of information and news. It helps in staying updated with the
latest happenings in the world and subscribing to popular fan pages to get the latest updates
c. Firstly, Most importantly, it allows you to get in touch with people from the other side of the world without
spending a penny. It is also a great way to connect with old school friends and college friends.
d. Last but not least, You can get great opportunities for employment through social media too.
e. When we look at the positive aspect of the facebook, we find numerous benefits.
A. e — a — c — b — d B. c — e — a — b — d C. c — a — b — d — e D. e — c — a — b — d
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits
Online classes have been the best possible solution for educational institutions as well as students during the
pandemic. Online education or online classes were not a new concept, but online classes’ prominence was seen
only(1)___. The online class provides a flexible and quick learning option. Its adaptability and efficiency
(2)___during the pandemic’s early days. It lowers the distance between learning locations. There are a lot of
advantages as well as disadvantages to online classes. It is a versatile method of learning which helps connect
with people from various parts of the globe,(3)___. Students were given their comfort zone to study,(4)____. It
reduced a lot of paperwork, ultimately saving mother earth. Many renowned institutions have changed (5)____to
online methods because it made education more accessible. There are also a few disadvantages, like, as a lot of
students misuse these benefits and get(6)____. But it all depends on the individual and if they want to make their
career bright. Therefore it is essential to know the limitations of everything.
Question 1.
A. when the pandemic B. while the pandemic
C. in the pandemic D. during the pandemic
Question 2.
A. made them more popular B. made more popular
C. made it more popular D. made them more popularly
Question 3.
A. which was not possible in offline classes B. that was not possible in offline classes
C. this was not possible in offline classes D. it was not possible in offline classes
Question 4.
A. resulting in better performance and productivity
B. resulting from better performance and productivity
C. results in better performance and productivity
D. resulted from better performance and productivity
Question 5.
A. their learning methods B. its learning methods
C. his learning methods D. her learning methods
Question 6.
A. addicted to different games and social media B. addiction to different games and social media
C. addicted for different games and social media D. addiction for different games and social media
IV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Studies show that the design of a built environment, such as a city, can have a huge impact on lifestyle
choices, health and wellbeing. The implementation of accessible walkways and pedestrian routes not only helps
reduce city traffic and pollution, but can (1) ______ a lasting effect on the health of communities.
Until recently, the design of a city and its pedestrianisation efforts have been selfreported and, in some
cases, guessed at. Now, (2) ______, mobile tech, smart sensors and other smart city technology offers city
planners the ability to analyse city design through sensor data and activity monitoring.
Smart cities can now learn from their technology and adapt city spaces to pedestrianise urban areas and
promote healthier lifestyle behaviours, such as cycling and walking. City (3) ______ and officials can further
elevate these efforts by deploying new technology into their pedestrian spaces.
Walking tracks such as those developed by Pavegen, encourage well-being whilst also generating
renewable energy with (4) ______ footstep to help power interactive LED lighting. The kinetic smart city
technology creates a unique user experience, (5) ______ extends far beyond the initial touchpoint, creating a
small amount of green energy and having an even bigger impact on the user’s sustainable behaviours.
Adapted from https://www.pavegen.com/blog/how-can-smart-city-technology-improve-
Question 1: A. take B. make C. have D. cause
Question 2: A. therefore B. as C. moreover D. however
Question 3: A. development B. developers C. redevelopment D. developing
Question 4: A. every B. a C. little D. some
Question 5: A. that B. who C. where D. which
V. Read the following passage and mark the correct answer to each of the questions.
In the future, cities may see flying vehicles, mega bridges, and underground space. Those cities will be
controlled by the Internet and the development of technologies. Technology will also be used to create a new
quality of life in well-planned developments.
Transportation through tunnels will be more popular. Technology is much faster and cheaper today, so the
city of the future will see more solutions, such as an underground network of tunnels that could ship 600 million
packages a year. Some cities are developing the above-ground tunnel travel system in which passengers and cargo
could be transported in shorter time.
The bridge of the future will do more than connect two points. An exciting example is that a skybridge will
offer everything from pedestrian and bike lanes as well as services for people on it. Future cities will see
skybridges as a large area with houses, offices, and restaurants.
The streets of the future city are smart. One good example is streetlights that react to what's going on around
them. For example, if a crowd is leaving a stadium at night, the lamps may brighten to light the way or even warn
a nearby ambulance.
(Source: https://blog.tkelevator.com)
1. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Lifestyle in cities of the future
B. Traffic in cities of the future
C. Accommodation in cities of the future
D. Education in cities of the future
2. The word transported is closest in meaning to _______.
A. travelled B. produced C. carried D. packed
3. Which of the following statements about transportation through tunnels is true?
A. It will not be used in many places.
B. It makes travelling more expensive.
C. It could deliver millions of packages every year.
D. There is only an underground tunnel now.
4. The word lanes can be best replaced by _______.
A. systems B. devices C. parks D. paths
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of a smart street?
A. The lights in a smart street can help in some situations.
B. The lights in a smart street can brighten to make your skin better.
C. The lamps can brighten when people go past the street at night.
D. The lamps can brighten when a transport passes.
III. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
Obviously, with the development of technologies, smart cities can improve city dwellers' quality of life such as
transports, health, and safety.
Better traffic
Traffic is one of the main issues for many city residents, but smart city technology offers some solutions. For
example, intelligent traffic lights can improve traffic jams and flow. In many cities, public transport users can
track their bus or train locations and change routes if needed.
Efficient energy use
As there is a growing population, natural resources can be used up. Smart technologies give the households the
tools to identify and reduce unnecessary waste of water and electricity. Smart sensors now allow people to know
leaks in water pipes and fix them in a shorter amount of time.
Better health
City dwellers can ask their doctor for some advice via video calls and timely messages about vaccinations or
sanitation. Technologies can also help community health by remind users of following healthy lifestyles.
Safer cities
Smart city technology like cameras and sensors can improve safety or help people cope with dangerous situations.
New camera features like facial recognition, fire, and smoke alarm, and even door locking and unlocking all help
lower the risk of crime. These technologies work together to make communities safer.
(Source: https://skyfii.io/blog)
1. The main purpose of this passage is to _______.
A. describe city dwellers' lifestyles
B. discuss the problems of smart cities
C. explain the benefits of smart city technology
D. analyze city dwellers' dangerous situations
2. According to the passage, city dwellers can avoid traffic jams by _______.
A. following transports' locations and changing directions
B. turning the traffic lights on
C. increasing the speed of transports
D. building underground transport systems
3. What can be inferred about the use of smart technologies to save energy?
A. The use of smart technologies can produce more natural resources.
B. Smart technologies can fix the water pipes quickly.
C. The households can calculate and reduce the energy use when necessary.
D. The use of smart technologies doesn't last for long.
4. Which is NOT mentioned about the benefits of smart city technology on health?
A. Smart city technology can help patients contact doctors.
B. Smart city technology can give us some health tips.
C. Smart city technology can help us send messages to doctors.
D. Smart city technology can give us medicine.
5. What is the writer's opinion of safer cities by the use of smart city technology?
A. The safer cities are possible, but it is not easy.
B. The safer cities require the use of different methods together.
C. It costs a lot of money to make the city community safer.
D. The technology is not modern to make city dwellers safer.
WRITING
I. Smart phones have become more and more popular. Many people buy their kids mobile phones as they are
useful, but others do not allow their kids to have their own personal smart phone. Write an article (120-150)
about your opinion whether kids should have their own smart phones or not.
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II. Smart cities are becoming more popular in the world. Write a paragraph of at least 150 words to discuss
the advantages of living in a smart city. You can use the suggested ideas.

Advantages of living in a smart city

• The traffic system seems much better: the development of infrastructure and various
transports.
• The lifestyle looks more excited and convenient: more services for everyday life.
• People's safety is improved thanks to the development of smart devices.
• The healthcare system is developed.

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