Bài giảng Tiếng Anh 11 - Unit 9: Cities of the future - Lesson 3: Reading Tomorrow’s city

Unit 9: Cities of the futureLesson 3: Reading Tomorrow’s cityVocabulary detect /dɪˈtekt/ (v)dò tìm, phát hiện rasensor /'sensə/ (n)analyze /'ænəlaɪz/(v) infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/ (n)cơ sở hạ tầngPhân tíchbộ cảm ứngcity dweller/ˈsɪti - ˈdwelə(r)/ (n)cư dân thành thịInsoluble /in´sɔljubl/ (adj)Không giải quyết được, không hòa tanPromote /prəˈmoʊt/ (v)Đề xướng,đẩy mạnh,khuyến khíchAct 1 : Use a dictionary to find the meaning of the words in the box. Then complete the sentences with their correct forms.1. The government has issued a(n)________that there might be another powerful earthquake2. Many devices has been invented to help doctors to _______ diseases early3. This lamp has a(n) ________inside. You can adjust its brightness by touching the base4. The government has suggested different policies to _________ economic growth5. Air pollution is a(n) __________problem in this city6. Many city _________, especially in developing countries, still live in povertywarningdetectsensor promoteinsolubledwellersAct 2. Read the text about Superstar City and choose the best title for it.What is the best title of this text?A. Superstar City’s Infrastructure NetworkB. Superstar City – A Safe Place to liveC. A Safe and Green City.Act3. Read the text again & answer the questions.1. What do Barbara and Mark do?2. How can Barbara’s centre predict and locate disasters?3. What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network?4. Find one example of people’s efforts to make the city cleaner and greener5. Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work? Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city plannerIt can predict and locate probable disaster by using the sensors installed in every home and public placeIts main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainableAn example is people's use of renewable fuels for cooking, lighting and heating.Because they have more time for study, entertainment and relaxation; they can enjoy the highest quality of life.Act 4. 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 safedetecting threats energycarry out deal with paradiseQuotations are commonly printed as a means of inspiration and to invoke philosophical thoughts from the reader.DiscussionAct 5:Do you think our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060? Explain your reasons.VocabularySuperstar CityLearn vocabularyRead the text againPrepare the next lessons: Period 83.Unit 9:Speaking + Listening; Period 84.Unit 9:Writing + Communication and Culture.