Bài giảng môn Tiếng Anh Lớp 11 - Unit 9: Cities of the future - Lesson 3: Reading

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1. Unit 9: Cities of the future Lesson 3. Reading Tomorrow’s city
2. Vocabulary 1. Detect to discover/ dɪˈtekt or notice/ (v)something, especiallydũ tỡm, phỏtsomethinghiện that is not easy to see, hear, etc. phõn tớch 2. Analyse to examine/ ˈổnə thelaiz nature/ ( v) or structure of something 3. Threat the possibility/ θret / of trouble ( n) , dangerm orối disasterđe dọa , nguy cơ 4. Threaten / θretn / (v) đe dọa 5. Sensor a device/ˈsens thatə / can react( n) to lightbộ cảm , heat,biến pressure, đầu dũ , ect. in order to make a machine 6. Install to fix/ equipmentɪnˈstɔːl / or(v) furniturelắp intođặt position so that it can be used 7. Warning / ˈwɔːnɪŋ / (n) = caution lời cảnh bỏo 8. Colleague a person/ ˈkɒli:g that/ you(n) work with đồng nghiệp 9. Promote / prəməʊt/ (v) = encourage đẩy mạnh, ủng hộ 10. Wastewater used/ we waterɪstˈw ɔːthattə/( contains n) waste substancesnước thải from homes, factories and farms 11. Insoluble / ɪnˈsɒljəbl / ( adj)= insolvable khụng thể giải quyết được 12. Dweller A/ personˈdwelə that/ lives( n) in the particularn placegười dõn 13. Paradise / ˈpổrədais /( n) = heaven thiờn đường
3. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box detect (v) promote ( v) warning (n) sensor ( n) insoluble ( adj ) dweller (n) 1. The government has issued a(n) ___thatwarning (n) there might be another powerful earthquake. 2. Many devices have been invented to help doctors to ___diseasesdetect ( v) early. 3. This lamp has a(n) ___inside.sensor (n) You can adjust its brightness by touching the base. 4. The government has suggested different policies to ___economicpromote (v) growth. 5. Air pollution is a(n) ___probleminsoluble (adj) in this city. 6. Many city ___,dwellers (n) especially in developing countries, still live in poverty.
4. Read the text about Superstar City and choose the best title for it a. Superstar City’s Infrastructure Network b. Superstar City – a Safe Place to Live c. A Safe and Green City Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescue team to help the people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air efforts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
5. Read the text again and 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 greener. 5. Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work ?
6. 1. What do Barbara and Mark do ? Barbara is an engineer and Mark is a city planner Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
7. 2. How can Barbara ‘s centre predict and locate disasters? It can predict and locate probable disasters by using the sensors installed in every home and public place. Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
8. 3. What is the main function of Eco Infrastructure Network ? Its main funtion is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
9. 4. Find one example of people’s efforts to make the city cleaner and greener. An example is people's use of renewable fuels for cooking, lighting and heating. Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
10. 5. Why are Superstar City dwellers happy with their life and work ? Because they have more time for study, entertainment and relaxation; they can enjoy the highest quality of life. Now is the year 2060. Barbara is an engineer working for Hi-tech Operation Centre of Superstar City. Her job is to detect and analyse any threats to public safety such as floods, earthquakes, and even pollution. Thanks to various sensors installed in every home and public place, Barbara's centre can predict probable disasters, identify their locations and send a rescueteam to helpthe people in danger. If warnings and assistance are given in good time, people's lives are well protected. Barbara's husband, Mark, is working for Eco Infrastructure Network, whose main function is to deal with urban environmental problems to make Superstar City greener, cleaner and more sustainable. Mark and his colleagues are city planners. They design and carry out projects aiming to reduce fossil fuel consumption, find renewable fuels for public transport, and promote other clean air exerts. Thanks to these projects, city dwellers mainly use wind and sun energy for cooking, lighting and heating their homes. To ensure there is no shortage of fresh water, wastewater is treated and turned into drinking water. These projects have proved to be very effective in dealing with global climate change, which was considered an insoluble problem in the first thirty years of this century. Like most Superstar City dwellers, Barbara and Mark are quite happy with their life and work. They have to work only four days a week, four hours a day. Everybody has more time for study, entertainment and relaxation. This safe, environmentally friendly city is like a paradise for its inhabitants who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
11. Complete the following summary about Superstar City , using the words in the text It is the year 2060. Superstar City is a (1)___safe place to live in. Its Hi-tech Operation Centre is capable of (2) ___detecting and locating any (3) ___threats to public safety. This is also a clean and green city where environmentally-friendly (4) ___energy sources are used. The city planners design and (5)___carry out projects which aim to (6) ___deal with global climate change. Superstar City is a (7) ___forparadise city dwellers who can enjoy the highest quality of life.
12. Do you think that our cities will all be like Superstar City in the year 2060 ? Explain your reasons