U3 - Cites of the future READING and VOCAB review

What is a smart city?

• It has a large population

• It uses technology to provide services

• It has a lot of green space

• It is in the rural area.

By 2050 the world’s population is expected to reach 10 billion, and nearly 70 per cent of these people will live in cities.

• predicted

• populated

• operated

• carried

The cities of the future will be ‘smarter’ and more ________ to cope with a growing population and improve people’s lives.

What type of energy will most cities use in the future?

• Non-renewable and dirty energy

• Renewable and clean energy

• No energy at all

• Energy from fossil fuels

How can smart technologies help cities operate more efficiently?

• By predicting changes in traffic

• By increasing air pollution

• By reducing green space

• By using non-renewable energy

Cities in the future will become ______ to more plants and animals.

What is one way future cities can make room for biodiversity and nature?

• By building more skyscrapers

• By creating underground and rooftop farms

• By removing all plants and animals

• By using more fossil fuels

What type of transport systems will produce less greenhouse gas emissions?

• Computer-controlled transport systems

• Traditional petrol-powered cars

• Airplanes

• Motorcycles

Modern _________ will also be more eco-friendly.

Computer-controlled transport systems like electric buses and trains will produce less greenhouse gas ___________.